My my ... New Film! (Polaroid Originals)

I've been working with fresh packs of the PO 600 color and B&W lately in the MiNT SLR670a.

I'm very pleased with the B&W ... dial in just a little underexposure and it looks great right out of the camera. Color similar, but getting truly rich, natural color is less consistent.

I think one key is that learning the film behavior is difficult because it's expensive and takes a while to develop fully. Consistency is much improved over previous generations of Impossible film, but it is still a bit twitchy. Freshness is critical, so I now buy three or four packs, max, at a time.

I find the same to be true in large part with the Instax Square film, but that's a bit more consistent on color and exposure.
 
my PO b&w shots are already getting brown and faded, and color is fading and getting odd color shifts. :bang:
 
That’s exactly it, instant puts the fun back into photography. 20-year olds, and younger, who have never seen a Polaroid print are amazed when I show them a picture of themselves in a few minutes. Older folks, who remember Polaroids, always smile when I pull out my SX-70. Nice.

Jim B.
 
Godfrey said:
Good for you. Buy some film for it now...
Sheesh.

G
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Well, the films were different back then (I really miss my 110B). There is nothing wrong composition wise with your image, but there is quite a lack of contrast.

I used to shoot with an SX-70 back when they were brand new, and while they had a use, I always felt the films were too soft. All those cameras were sold a long time ago, but I picked up an SX-70 couple of years back with the leather case for $10, and in March I ordered a pack for it. Now you only get eight shots!

Of course, I'll have to get the film shield when I put in another order (they were out of the color at the time), because I forgot about it (still haven't shot the first pack).

My tastes have changed after using quite a few different camera systems since I was retired. I finally had the time, and occasional resources to try all the stuff I never got to use before when I was stuck with just one system each in 35mm and medium format.

Sorry if my little remark offended you, Godfrey. It wasn't meant to.

PF
 
farlymac said:
Well, the films were different back then (I really miss my 110B). There is nothing wrong composition wise with your image, but there is quite a lack of contrast.

I used to shoot with an SX-70 back when they were brand new, and while they had a use, I always felt the films were too soft. All those cameras were sold a long time ago, but I picked up an SX-70 couple of years back with the leather case for $10, and in March I ordered a pack for it. Now you only get eight shots!

Of course, I'll have to get the film shield when I put in another order (they were out of the color at the time), because I forgot about it (still haven't shot the first pack).

My tastes have changed after using quite a few different camera systems since I was retired. I finally had the time, and occasional resources to try all the stuff I never got to use before when I was stuck with just one system each in 35mm and medium format.

Sorry if my little remark offended you, Godfrey. It wasn't meant to.

PF
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It is hard for such a comment not to, but eh? who cares. I'm over it. :)

I like the tonal scale provided by the latest B&W film. Polaroid themselves never produced B&W for the SX-70, Impossible started that, and I like this latest film a lot.

The sharpness and qualities of an SX-70 photograph ... Well, it is what it is, and if you like it, it's great. If not, go find something else. I enjoy it: it's simple and expressive.

I haven't been using the film shield at all. It's not too necessary any more, as long as you are not in direct sun, and even then I just quickly flip the camera over, pluck the print away, and stick it somewhere dark for a few minutes.

I have three packs worth of film sitting on my desk, maybe I'll get a chance to scan it today.

G
 
Well, I couldn't help but snap a quick shot of this one ...

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MiNT SLR670a
Polaroid Originals B&W 600 film
Scanned with iPhone 8 Plus using the Impossible app

Sorry for the cheesy scan, I'm setting up to do some nice scans but don't think I'll get there today.

enjoy!
G
 
My friend down in SoCal at whose shop I had the suspension, wheels, and tires upgrade to my motorcycle installed took a photo of me before I left with my camera.

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My gods, I love Polaroid photographs!

enjoy!
G
 
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