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 […]
Read More...New Review: Polaroid Originals 600 Film (Late 2017)
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 […]
Read More...The Impossible Project is now Polaroid Originals
Okay, settle in everyone, because this one is a doozy. The Impossible Project, the company that rose from the ashes of the discontinuation of Polaroid instant film, is now Polaroid Originals. The film and cameras that Impossible Project made independently of Polaroid is now… well, Polaroid. Sort of. Sound confusing? If you’ve been with us […]
Read More...Unit Portables SX-70 Carrying Case Mini-Review
Update October 2017: The Impossible Project rebranded itself as Polaroid Originals, and briefly took this product offline. It’s back up on their site, and is still the same good ol’ bag! For our purposes, whenever the Impossible Project is mentioned below, assume I’m talking about Polaroid Originals, they’re the same thing. The original SX-70 land […]
Read More...New Article: How to Create the Polaroid ‘Look’
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 […]
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