***** If you go to the main page of my RUclips channel and click the link to my Flickr, I have a lot of shots that I took with it on there. The SX-70 is tricky to get the right settings, the 600 cameras do a lot better with impossible film.
ahmad rizky I've never used one before, but if it is in good working condition then that sounds very reasonable. I think those are getting harder and harder to come by.
***** I'm not sure, I've never been able to get it for $9, it's always been around $25 a pack when I buy it, but I really do wish that they would make it a little more affordable.
Your camera thinks the ISO of your film is 80- like the old Polaroid film was. Impossible's sx70 film is ISO 100. More sensitive to light. That's why it's recommended to turn the exposure compensation wheel about 1/3 into the dark setting. It's being properly exposed that way for a normal lighting condition picture.
That's an awesome deal on the camera, but yeah the film is crazy expensive. If you are interested in the Fuji instax cameras, I have a TON of videos on them on my channel that may help you decide if it is for you :)
The old film for the SX-70, you could do post exposure squiggly lines on the picture emulsion, and you could get interesting effects. Can you do that with the Impossible Project film? Oops, never mind. I answered my own question: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaroid_art
I have a SX-70 polarid camera, which I just tried out this weekend. One came out horrible and the other one was ok. The problem is that they're coming out blueish. I don't know what's the problem. I also don't want to keep testing it without seeking advice because like you said, film is super expensive. Any advice? Thank you.
They shouldn't be doing that. Perhaps the wheel on the front is set to be too dark? Usually after they fully develop the blueish color goes away. Make sure you put the film in a dark area immediately after taking the photo until it is fully developed (usually 45-50 minutes).
Erick Marroquin Sorry I'm late. It'll be more blue if the temperature is cold when it's developing, or developing in little light. All film cartridges vary in color a little bit anyways, but that shouldn't be causing an issue like that.
No, 600 film only works in 600 cameras and the 70 film works in SX-70. I find that I get better results with the 600 cameras but the 70 cameras look cooler.
It could be an issue with the film. Contact Impossible Project because they might be able to do something to help. Even if the weather is cold it shouldn't be all white. Do you know if the camera works properly? It could also have to do with the rollers in the camera, but this is experimental film so it could just as easily be the film.
Did you use a ND filter or something? Because my first two photos I took turned out very over-exposed (like really) altough the settings were right (normaly lighten room and the exposure wheel in its standard setting (between black and white).
i just bought some film for a 600 polaroid camera and I havent taken my first picture yet. Im praying to multiple gods that it comes out good. wish me luck.
It is no longer Polaroid brand film. This company has tried their best to mimic the chemical make up and technology of the original film ...but the man behind the original Polaroid film was a genius so Impossible still hasn't developed a film that can develop in that short of time.
Lol so worse quality than Polaroid but more expensive tha Polaroid was.. Yea that makes sense . Whoever bought out Polaroid is just taking advantage of hipsters and nostalgic old people and it sucks everyone's letting them do this instead of just finding a new instant brand
MrJcastanedaM No one ever said it was worse quality! I would say picture wise they are just about as good as original Polaroid film. Polaroid was never bought out as they are still a thriving company, they just do not sell instant film anymore. Anyone using Impossible film is someone who is really into the instant film, it is so expensive because there really is no demand for instant film anymore besides the recent release of the Fuji little instant mini camera that came out and that still I believe is just a glorified printer. If everyone and their mothers had instant cameras like when the Polaroid film was being sold, I am sure Impossible film would make more sales and could afford to make their product slightly lower in price. And even then... Polaroid film was never cheap. I do not think there are any new instant brands TO find...so anyone using Impossible doesn't really have a different option.
They can't use the same chemicals as Polaroid did in the past because some are now forbidden, so they're trying to reproduce the original polaroid with a different formula, therefore money goes into research and that's why the film is so expensive.
Nah there are alternatives, maybe. It Polaroid friendly but there are other instant cameras out there and if they can't even formulate the film correctly why even use them...
Well in 1982 the film was 10 dollars (24 dollars in todays money) for 10 pictures and now it's 22 to 25 dollars for 8 pictures so it's not that big of a difference in cost.
***** If you go to the main page of my RUclips channel and click the link to my Flickr, I have a lot of shots that I took with it on there. The SX-70 is tricky to get the right settings, the 600 cameras do a lot better with impossible film.
ahmad rizky You get 8 shots per pack.
ahmad rizky I've never used one before, but if it is in good working condition then that sounds very reasonable. I think those are getting harder and harder to come by.
***** I'm not sure, I've never been able to get it for $9, it's always been around $25 a pack when I buy it, but I really do wish that they would make it a little more affordable.
where did you get your frog tongue from
Your camera thinks the ISO of your film is 80- like the old Polaroid film was. Impossible's sx70 film is ISO 100. More sensitive to light. That's why it's recommended to turn the exposure compensation wheel about 1/3 into the dark setting. It's being properly exposed that way for a normal lighting condition picture.
Did you manipulate emulsion with blunt tip object
Good stuff very informative. Thanks
how long do you have to keep the polaroid in the box?
Rose Hahr until it developed, their newer film doesn't take as long though.
Where do you get your film from usually if not from the impossible project?
Yay!! Thank you thank you thank you... Now I finally figure out my settings!
I'm so glad I found a Polaroid camera for $6 that works. I spent more on the film than I did the camera though... I might have to move to fujifilm
That's an awesome deal on the camera, but yeah the film is crazy expensive. If you are interested in the Fuji instax cameras, I have a TON of videos on them on my channel that may help you decide if it is for you :)
The old film for the SX-70, you could do post exposure squiggly lines on the picture emulsion, and you could get interesting effects. Can you do that with the Impossible Project film?
Oops, never mind. I answered my own question:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaroid_art
I have a SX-70 polarid camera, which I just tried out this weekend. One came out horrible and the other one was ok. The problem is that they're coming out blueish. I don't know what's the problem. I also don't want to keep testing it without seeking advice because like you said, film is super expensive. Any advice? Thank you.
They shouldn't be doing that. Perhaps the wheel on the front is set to be too dark? Usually after they fully develop the blueish color goes away. Make sure you put the film in a dark area immediately after taking the photo until it is fully developed (usually 45-50 minutes).
Erick Marroquin Sorry I'm late. It'll be more blue if the temperature is cold when it's developing, or developing in little light. All film cartridges vary in color a little bit anyways, but that shouldn't be causing an issue like that.
I put sx 70 film into a one step 600 and the first photo is all blue. Do you think it can work on the second?
劉曉穎 Unfortunately I don't think 70 film will work in the 600.
sx-70 film is blue before it developes
okay if i only take one shot do i take the film out or can i leave it in the camera?
You have to leave the film in the camera because if you take it out it will ruin the film.
Just to double check, does the 600 film works in SX70 camera? The end result will be the same as SX70's film or different? Thanks
No, 600 film only works in 600 cameras and the 70 film works in SX-70. I find that I get better results with the 600 cameras but the 70 cameras look cooler.
You can use either film in either camera
Hey there, I have issue with my black and white film, it wouldnt develop (all white), do you think it's because of the cold weather?
It could be an issue with the film. Contact Impossible Project because they might be able to do something to help. Even if the weather is cold it shouldn't be all white. Do you know if the camera works properly? It could also have to do with the rollers in the camera, but this is experimental film so it could just as easily be the film.
I've tried shooting indoor again and put my film close to radiator to develop and it was fine. thanks for the response!
Did you use a ND filter or something? Because my first two photos I took turned out very over-exposed (like really) altough the settings were right (normaly lighten room and the exposure wheel in its standard setting (between black and white).
+TurboMaxStardust I turned my exposure setting slightly to darken. No filters.
+NReluctant Thanks, I think I got the wrong film... for 600, oops
+TurboMaxStardust Ah, that will do it!
i just bought some film for a 600 polaroid camera and I havent taken my first picture yet. Im praying to multiple gods that it comes out good. wish me luck.
dave rumbear good luck!
Where did you buy the Polaroid?
Simone Fico eBay
One little change can make the picture look different I guess :P
So true! I think I'll be good after I figure out how to use it properly haha.
Oooohhhhh can I have one 😭😭😭
1 pocket=1000 films?
45-50 minutes?????? Used to be 1 minute ! What happened?
It is no longer Polaroid brand film. This company has tried their best to mimic the chemical make up and technology of the original film ...but the man behind the original Polaroid film was a genius so Impossible still hasn't developed a film that can develop in that short of time.
Lol so worse quality than Polaroid but more expensive tha Polaroid was.. Yea that makes sense . Whoever bought out Polaroid is just taking advantage of hipsters and nostalgic old people and it sucks everyone's letting them do this instead of just finding a new instant brand
MrJcastanedaM No one ever said it was worse quality! I would say picture wise they are just about as good as original Polaroid film. Polaroid was never bought out as they are still a thriving company, they just do not sell instant film anymore. Anyone using Impossible film is someone who is really into the instant film, it is so expensive because there really is no demand for instant film anymore besides the recent release of the Fuji little instant mini camera that came out and that still I believe is just a glorified printer. If everyone and their mothers had instant cameras like when the Polaroid film was being sold, I am sure Impossible film would make more sales and could afford to make their product slightly lower in price. And even then... Polaroid film was never cheap.
I do not think there are any new instant brands TO find...so anyone using Impossible doesn't really have a different option.
They can't use the same chemicals as Polaroid did in the past because some are now forbidden, so they're trying to reproduce the original polaroid with a different formula, therefore money goes into research and that's why the film is so expensive.
how does he afford this
Parents probably. It's not very expensive, they just need to have jobs.
Völundr Frey That would be nice, but I buy everything myself. I've had a job since I was 15. That would be great though :)
5?:o jealous:(
Yeah, I'm basically broke now lol. Impossible Film is definitely going to keep me from having any extra money...
Really expensive films tho
hella expensive films though
k ly Yeah but it's totally worth it!
Nah there are alternatives, maybe. It Polaroid friendly but there are other instant cameras out there and if they can't even formulate the film correctly why even use them...
Film too expensive!
It's only 22 dollars
videogamelover287 its $22 for only 8 pictures
Well in 1982 the film was 10 dollars (24 dollars in todays money) for 10 pictures and now it's 22 to 25 dollars for 8 pictures so it's not that big of a difference in cost.
For eight pictures .. That's ridiculous , those dumb carnival film strips are two bucks each ..
videogamelover287 but old polaroid pics had better quality than Impossible
God how much money do you have to waste on this XD