Polaroid Instant Camera – They’re Back, and They’re Awesome
With the announcement in that the Impossible Project will begin producing instant film for Polaroid cameras in the very near future, the time has never been better to get into Polaroid photography.
The Polaroid instant camera system represents a series of cameras that have been in production since the 1960s that use a unique self developing film to instantly provide a photograph from each shot taken.
Polaroid instant cameras have recently had resurgence in popularity, as a new generation has fallen in love with the instant memento and quirky and unique photographic characteristics produced by these special cameras. With their nostalgic retro styling and the ability to produce instant physical photograph, Polaroid instant cameras have been embraced by hipsters the world over, and you’ll see the coolest of the cool clutching theirs at nightclubs and other hotspots all over the world.
Polaroid instant cameras use a range of film or film packs, the type of which will depend on the model of camera you have. Very early models use a set of two film rolls, later models used a ‘film pack’, that required the photographer to removed the film from the camera and separate the pack to end the developing process. The more common and recent film used by Polaroid cameras is the 600 film, which is the iconic integral developing film, which requires no steps to be taken by the photographer to develop.
The most popular model, and the model you are most likely to find in good working order either in your uncle’s attic or for a steal on eBay, is the 600 series. The 600 uses the classic integral film packs that produce the iconic white bordered Polaroid photographs.
A Polaroid instant camera is a great way to experience old school instant photography, and they can be found for a steal online and in second hand stores or garage sales.
About the Author
Kristine is an avid photographer and writer on vintage cameras, instant cameras and other unique film cameras.
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