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New: Spectra System and Spectra AF Camera Guide

March 19, 2018 By Dan Finnen

The Polaroid Spectra System and Spectra AF cameras are some of the best low-cost vintage Polaroid cameras out there for serious shooters, and one of the things that makes them so great is all the controls they give. To help understand how to use them, I’ve created a new guide to how to shoot the […]

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New: Video Tutorials!

March 4, 2018 By Dan Finnen

At long last, I’m adding video to this site! I’ve always wanted to do video tutorials, but wasn’t sure how to approach what seemed like a monumental task. This weekend I decided to dive right into the deep end, and created three brand new videos. I’m going to be making more, so let me know […]

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Kodak 3200 ISO Black and White Film Returns

February 27, 2018 By Dan Finnen

After the recent fall of packfilm, some good news in the world of film photography! Kodak is bringing back the venerable 3200 ISO black and white film… sort of. It doesn’t seem to be exactly the same film as the old version, but it should hopefully get similar results. The new version of the film […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: 35mm film, film photography, Ilford, Kodak, p3200, Portra, Tmax

New: Impulse AF Camera Guide

February 18, 2018 By Dan Finnen

The Impulse AF is my favorite cheapie 600 camera, and was also the first instant camera I ever used back when I was a kid. With a bright viewfinder, sharp lens, and sonar autofocus all in a small plastic package, what’s not to love? Now I have a guide to how to use this great […]

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The End of Peel-Apart and Packfilm

January 30, 2018 By Dan Finnen

Before the iconic square Polaroid SX-70 and 600 formats dominated popular imagination, there was packfilm. Packfilm, or ‘peel-apart’ as it is often known, is one of the earliest instant film formats. Unlike 35mm and 120 negative and positive films, it didn’t require the use of a darkroom to develop the image. Simply peel it apart […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: fuji fp100, new55, news, packfilm, peel-apart, Polaroid

New: Polaroid SLR 680 Guide and Instax Wide Monochrome Review

January 14, 2018 By Dan Finnen

We’re starting the year right with two new articles! First, I have a beginner’s guide to the Polaroid SLR 680, hands down my favorite Polaroid camera. Like most Polaroid cameras, it’s fairly straightforward to use once you know the controls. On the Fuji Instax side of the fence, I have a new review of Instax […]

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New: Beginner’s Guide to Instax Mini 8 and 9 Cameras

December 1, 2017 By Dan Finnen

For ages I’ve had creating camera ‘how-to’ guides for specific models of instant film cameras. Just in time for the holidays, I’ve put together a complete beginner’s guide to the Instax Mini 8 and 9 cameras! These are perfect cameras for people just getting started in instant film, so I thought it would be a […]

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New Article: Best Instant Film Camera for Beginners

November 26, 2017 By Dan Finnen

I have detailed buying guides for both Fuji Instax and vintage Polaroid cameras, but even those articles can be a bit intimidating for those who just want a simple answer to the question ‘what camera should I get?’ For those who just want to get started without any fuss, I’ve put together this article that […]

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New Review: Polaroid Originals OneStep 2

November 19, 2017 By Dan Finnen

For the first time in decades, it’s a new Polaroid camera! Well, sort of. The Impossible Project, now Polaroid Originals, made their first attempt at a new Polaroid camera with the I-1 last year. It was an ambitious camera, but the simplified, streamlined, and significantly cheaper OneStep 2 is exactly the camera the company needed […]

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New Review: Polaroid Originals 600 Film (Late 2017)

October 28, 2017 By Dan Finnen

The Impossible Project is dead, long live Polaroid Originals. With a new brand, there’s also a big update across Impossible…er, Polaroid Originals’ product line. Polaroid Originals claims that there’s a whole new chemistry in their films, and sure enough, they look better than ever. The best part about the new films, however, has nothing to […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Impossible Project, new review alert, news, Polaroid, polaroid originals

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