charjohncarter
Veteran
Although, many have achieved greatness with Polaroid film or its clones, this media is not entirely for 'art impact' it is for the fun of it (as you have said.) Just because the "Impossible Projects" images aren't to your taste, does mean the project or the film is bad.) So go out buy a Polaroid camera (the Polaroid Auto100 is a good start) slap some instant film into it and enjoy yourself.
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Todd.Hanz
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Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I still can't get my head around how this will succeed if there's not a substantial improvement in what we've seen so far.
It seems a little like re-releasing the ill famed East German 'Trabant' car to me ... except the new version is actually less reliable and worse to drive but we're expected to buy it anyway because ... "Hey it's an icon and deserves a second chance!"
It seems a little like re-releasing the ill famed East German 'Trabant' car to me ... except the new version is actually less reliable and worse to drive but we're expected to buy it anyway because ... "Hey it's an icon and deserves a second chance!"
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
Fuji instant negative side...
Todd
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eli griggs
Well-known
Sure, but it lacks soul.../QUOTE]
If we're talking about Type-55, I agree, however all the rest just lack programing
Eli
Eli
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
Excellent shots, Todd. As always.
I think I'll let some of my Polaroid 55 and 57 free this weekend. With my Crown Graphic.
I think I'll let some of my Polaroid 55 and 57 free this weekend. With my Crown Graphic.
palec
Well-known
These definitely have one. Strong ones!
palec
Well-known
Have you bleached the negative part or processed any other way? I've read it's possible with Fuji instant film, but haven't tried that myself, yet.
patois
Established
That looks like a beautiful camera.
I've gotten some good results with my polaroid pack camera. You have to be ok with failure or they are going to drive you insane.
vdonovan
Vince Donovan
Chris, for the record film is no longer available from ANYONE for that camera. There is lots of info on the web about converting it to a hand-held 4x5, or converting it to packfilm.
Fuji's excellent instant packfilms are readily available in the US and have been for many years. They fit the Polaroid pack film series (1XX - 4XX). You can also put packfilm backs on most interchangeable back cameras (RB67, view cameras, etc.).
The new film from the Impossible Project replaces Polaroid's integral film for the SX-70 and 600-series cameras. This film doesn't peel apart but the image appears before your eyes.
Fuji also has an integral film called Instax that they have also started distributing in the US. It only works in their special cameras, not in the old Polaroid cameras. It is an excellent film too, with nice rich colors, but the cameras are clunky.
Fuji's excellent instant packfilms are readily available in the US and have been for many years. They fit the Polaroid pack film series (1XX - 4XX). You can also put packfilm backs on most interchangeable back cameras (RB67, view cameras, etc.).
The new film from the Impossible Project replaces Polaroid's integral film for the SX-70 and 600-series cameras. This film doesn't peel apart but the image appears before your eyes.
Fuji also has an integral film called Instax that they have also started distributing in the US. It only works in their special cameras, not in the old Polaroid cameras. It is an excellent film too, with nice rich colors, but the cameras are clunky.
vdonovan
Vince Donovan
I've come to think of the irreproducibility of Fuji Instant films as a strength rather than a weakness. Each picture is a unique artifact, a singular work of art. Perhaps in an age when most images are transient, appearing only on a screen, this will have some value.
This framed tryptich of instant pictures was recently accepted into a juried gallery show. The images were taken with a pinhole camera on Fuji Instant 3000b. It's Salt Lake City, very late at night.
This framed tryptich of instant pictures was recently accepted into a juried gallery show. The images were taken with a pinhole camera on Fuji Instant 3000b. It's Salt Lake City, very late at night.
charjohncarter
Veteran
I've come to think of the irreproducibility of Fuji Instant films as a strength rather than a weakness. Each picture is a unique artifact, a singular work of art. Perhaps in an age when most images are transient, appearing only on a screen, this will have some value.
This framed tryptich of instant pictures was recently accepted into a juried gallery show. The images were taken with a pinhole camera on Fuji Instant 3000b. It's Salt Lake City, very late at night.
How right, I'm glad they saw your work as unique. I sure do.
fbf
Well-known
type 55 film is great...but not at $10 per sheet price. I also like the polaroid 665...just can't afford it.
andreas
i am not digital.
jan normandale
Film is the other way
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
vdonovan, andreas... great shots!
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russelljtdyer
Writer
Why Polaroids?
Why Polaroids?
For those who want to appreciate the artistic appeal of Polaroid photography, but can't quite get it, there's an interesting article I can recommend on the topic. It was published at the end of December 2006, in a Polish magazine I used to like to read--the articles are in English and Polish. The magazine is called Art & Design WebEsteem Magazine. They have several articles about Polaroid art and artists. This one is the main one:
http://art.webesteem.pl/17/polanoir_en.php
The article is written by Florian Kaps (mentioned in the article from the original poster of this thread) and Andreas Höller, the founders of The Impossible Project. There are several examples of this art form shown in the article. The photographs are not high-resolution, digital images. However, there is something artistically appealing and inspirational about their images. I recommend at least looking at the pictures, even if you don't want to read the article.
Why Polaroids?
For those who want to appreciate the artistic appeal of Polaroid photography, but can't quite get it, there's an interesting article I can recommend on the topic. It was published at the end of December 2006, in a Polish magazine I used to like to read--the articles are in English and Polish. The magazine is called Art & Design WebEsteem Magazine. They have several articles about Polaroid art and artists. This one is the main one:
http://art.webesteem.pl/17/polanoir_en.php
The article is written by Florian Kaps (mentioned in the article from the original poster of this thread) and Andreas Höller, the founders of The Impossible Project. There are several examples of this art form shown in the article. The photographs are not high-resolution, digital images. However, there is something artistically appealing and inspirational about their images. I recommend at least looking at the pictures, even if you don't want to read the article.
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vdonovan
Vince Donovan
I'll jump on the kudos bandwagon for Todd and Andreas. Buckets o' soul!
Chris101
summicronia
I'm curious to play with a couple packs of that "Fade to Black" film, which develops all the way to completely black all over in 24 hours. I can see losing sleep because I wanted to catch the look of it at 3am!
It's the kind of medium that requires a LOT of experimentation though. Plus I'd need a camera for it. I always used 4x5 polaroid before, with a filmback. If I were to buy some of this new stuff, this new stuff, what is the best option for a camera? Oh, and money IS an object!
It's the kind of medium that requires a LOT of experimentation though. Plus I'd need a camera for it. I always used 4x5 polaroid before, with a filmback. If I were to buy some of this new stuff, this new stuff, what is the best option for a camera? Oh, and money IS an object!
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charjohncarter
Veteran
Chris, (I think you and I think a little alike????????????????), but here is a camera that I made, it is pinhole:
This one was made from a ColorpackII, they go for around $20 on ebay. I like the real lens version better:
It has a very nice plastic lens and Fuji Film 100 or 3000 B&W work great in it. I know you want to use a different film but this would be a cheap try.
This one was made from a ColorpackII, they go for around $20 on ebay. I like the real lens version better:
It has a very nice plastic lens and Fuji Film 100 or 3000 B&W work great in it. I know you want to use a different film but this would be a cheap try.