The Polaroid OneStep Closeup is my go-to recommendation for a cheap, simple way to jump into the world of vintage instant film photography. While its fixed-focus lens isn’t nearly as sharp as the SLR 680 or even an Impulse AF, it’s a hardy, easy-to-use camera that won’t let you down.

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Polaroid Spectra is one of my favorite formats, but now that Polaroid is no longer making film for it, it’s effectively dead. To send it off, I made this video where I discuss what made Spectra/Image/Type 1200 awesome, why Polaroid no longer makes new film for it, and what it all means for photographers who […]

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The holidays have come and gone, and I bet a whole lot of people out there have been taking their first instant film photos. But now what? If you want to share your Polaroids and Fuji Instax pictures with the world, you’re going to have to turn them into ones and zeroes. I have a […]

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As part of my yearly update of my Polaroid Camera Buying Guide, I’ve finally gotten around to making another video! Just like in the article, I cover the basics of what it means to buy Polaroid these days, and give specific recommendations on different kinds of cameras for different kinds of budgets and shooters. Enjoy […]

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