Recently I’ve had a few readers write in and ask how long it is safe to stockpile Impossible Project film. While I have no scientific tests on the subject, according to my experience one should shoot their IP film within 6 months of when it was made for the best results. Because Impossible Project instant […]
Read More...Testing out the Impossible Project’s New Opacifier
Every once in a while, the Impossible Project will open up some test versions of upcoming types of film to their ‘pioneers’ aka people who bought a ton of IP film even when it didn’t always work. Well, Impossible Project did just that recently, and last week I got four shiny new packs of IP […]
Read More...Clean Your Rollers!
If you’ve been shooting Polaroid cameras for some time, you’ve probably come across this defect at some point: Recognize it? Weird underdeveloped marks, usually on the side, all in a row, like some sort of… roller caused them. Yup, you guessed it, that’s indeed a roller issue. And the majority of the time, some simple […]
Read More...New Article: An Introduction to Using Polaroid Cameras and Instant Film
Even though I’m in the midst of moving, I still managed to put together a new guide this week! For those who are starting from the very beginning, this short guide is here to help those take their first steps into the brave new (old?) world of analogue instant film. Enjoy!
Read More...Farewell to Polaroid Image Soft Tone Instant Film
Earlier this week I shot my last remaining pack of Polaroid Image Soft Tone film. It feels like the end of an era. Back when the Impossible Project was still in its infancy, it used to sell what remained of a stockpile of expired Polaroid instant film. 600 and SX-70 film all flew off the […]
Read More...Where can you get cheap Polaroid film?
Update April 2020: Polaroid Originals has rebranded to Polaroid, but it’s still the same company selling the same film. Update November 2017: The Impossible Project has rebranded itself as Polaroid Originals. The film is the same excellent instant stock that Impossible has been steadily refining for years, but with one big difference. It’s more affordable […]
Read More...New Review: Impossible Project Color Film for Spectra/Image (Late 2013)
Whew, we’re finally at the end of all these new Impossible Project films! The last (but certainly not least) of these is the Color Film for Spectra/Image (Late 2013). Nothing too crazy to report here, the film is almost identical to Color Film for 600 in every way except for the shape of the frame. […]
Read More...New Review: Impossible Project Color Film for SX-70 (Late 2013)
This crazy train of Impossible Project instant film reviews continues with Color Film for SX-70. Like it’s brothers and sisters, this film is excellent, held back only by the limitations of the slow speed of all SX-70 films. If only there was something faster… like Polaroid 600. Check out the review for all the details!
Read More...New Review: Impossible Project Color Film for 600 Cameras
This crazy week of all new film reviews for all new Impossible Project instant film continues! I just put up a review of the excellent new IP Color Film for 600. This new generation of IP color film combines the great opacifier of PX 680 Color Protection and the bright colors of PX 680 Color […]
Read More...New Review: Impossible Project B&W Film for 600 (Late 2013) Instant Film
After a long wait, the Impossible Project has finally released a new black and white film formula! While I sometimes miss the sepia toned film of old, this new generation is easily Impossible’s best. Check out the review for all the details!
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