I made a big ol’ list of instant film effects, defects, manipulations, and everything else that helps create the distinct ‘look’ of Polaroid photography. I’m going to be working on this article for a while, as people are continuously pushing the boundaries for what is possible with instant film photography. There’s also definitely many things […]
Read More...New Article Alert: Why Shoot Polaroid?
When there’s a thousand easier (and cheaper!) ways of taking a picture out there, why are so many people, including me, even bothering with instant film? Because it’s really, really fun, basically. If you want to read all the details, check out my new article on the subject and maybe you’ll be inspired to give […]
Read More...New Review Alert: Polaroid 680
At long, long last, I’ve finally gotten my hands on the one glaring omission from my Polaroid camera lineup: the venerable Polaroid 680. The most advanced version of the original Edwin Land-designed folding Polaroid SLRs, the Polaroid 680 is an incredible camera. It’s a blast to use and worth every penny. Now, if only I […]
Read More...Mailbag December 2016
It’s time for another roundup of emails and tweets! Below are some highlights from the past few months, and answers to questions that might help you out in your adventures in instant film photography. Darkslide Sticking “I have a Polaroid Impulse with a new pack of film, but when I inserted it, it spit out […]
Read More...Newsletter and a chance to win a Polaroid 600 camera!
Update: The contest is over, but you can still sign up for my monthly newsletter below! If you’re wondering what it looks like, you can read the newest issue right here. I’m starting a new monthly newsletter, and to celebrate, I’m giving away a Polaroid OneStep Closeup camera (or something very similar)! One lucky subscriber […]
Read More...New Article Alert: How to Troubleshoot Broken Cameras
I get questions on a regular basis from people who are struggling with misbehaving cameras, and there’s nothing worse than losing expensive film to a problem you’re not even sure exists. To help, I’ve put together a guide to how troubleshooting and identifying broken cameras. Because Polaroid cameras tend to be ‘all or nothing’ in […]
Read More...Impossible Project Color Film for 600 Generation 3 Beta Preview
What a difference a few years makes. It’s been a while since the Impossible Project has overhauled their Color Film for 600 line. Gen 2 was teased, but then set aside. There were some incremental improvements, but overall the film has stayed pretty much the same since 2013. The Impossible Project is now back with […]
Read More...Mailbag – January 2016
I get emails on a daily basis filled with great questions, so I figured I’d start sharing my answers with the internet. Here are a few questions I’ve received recently, paraphrased for clarity: “No matter how I set my Polaroid Spectra, all the shots seem to be coming out severely over exposed. I realized it […]
Read More...Fuji Instax vs Impossible Project vs Polaroid Instant Film
It’s the battle royale of modern instant film formats! Unlike digital, the quality of a film image largely rests upon the film itself rather than the camera. An ultra-expensive Nikon F6 using the same 35mm film as a Fuji Quicksnap will essentially have the same ‘sensor’. The same thing goes for instant film. People often […]
Read More...Impossible Project Scan Adapter for Image/Spectra Film Review and Guide
Unlike 35mm and medium format, Polaroids are relatively easy to digitize. Any flatbed scanner will do the trick, and there are a lot of very high quality flatbeds out there that run for a modest few hundred dollars. However, there is one big problem with scanning Polaroids: the dreaded Newton Rings. I didn’t even notice […]
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