SLR680 + "600 Speed" film by The Impossible Project
SLR680 + "600 Speed" film by The Impossible Project
SLR680 + "600 Speed" film by The Impossible Project
Last week I visited Sequoia National Park and snapped a couple photos with IP's "600 Speed" film. Like I have mentioned in previous posts, there is a slight green tint to this new version of their film. I really love the tint and it really benefited me while I was in the forest above Central California. Here are two shots from the "Congress Trail".
SLR680 + "600 Speed" film by The Impossible Project
Project Update: I have not been posting much on my blog the last two weeks as I am working on getting caught up on scanning polaroids for my next book project, "I Was a Pioneer". A book full of polaroids from when I was an "Impossible Project Pioneer", testing the first versions of their film.
I had the chance to order some of The Impossible Project's new film for my trip to Lake Tahoe last week. The first thing I noticed when I received them was the beautiful new branding, the film packs simply look great! And if that wasn't enough, the new formula is incredibly predictable. If you have been too scared to dive into instant film, this film is your chance!
All images were taken 10/19/13 in the Tahoe National Forest.
SLR680 + "600 Speed" film by The Impossible Project
Last weekend I visited Lake Tahoe, Ca and spent some time shooting some instant film around the lake. These were shoot with a Polaroid Land Camera 220 /w Fuji FP-100c instant film. Devolved for 70 seconds in about 80 degrees F.
Last Thursday Oct 3rd I attended Fresno's monthly event, Art Hop. I spent most of my evening with Love The Captive at 1830 Van Ness taking some pictures of some really great bands: Actess, Dirty Limbs, and Light Thieves. Those photos will follow soon but I took some polaroids while I was there and really wanted to share them with you. These are of the band Actress, you should go listen to them, Here.
Today I converted a Polaroid Land Camera 220 to AAA batteries and wanted to take some test shots to get used to the camera. I had some expired (August 2000) Polaroid 669 Packfilm laying around so I decided to give it a shot. I shot both of these images with the ISO set to 75 and because the film is 100 ISO I moved the dark/light wheel two notches to lighten to compensate. I let each of these images develop for 80 seconds in approximately 78 Degrees F. Overall I am very pleased with the results, the cyan is gorgeous and I can't wait to get my hands on more.
Here are two more shots from my short trip to
Bass Lake, Ca last weekend. Most likely the best two from the whole day.
SLR680 + IP Px680
The last two months I have gone a expired film adventure with very limited successful results. I bought numerous packs of expired Time Zero craving the gold and blue tones they produce but was unable to get any shots that processed correctly. The only two shots that have come out over 7 packs of film are these two. This pack of Time Zero expired 10/09. I doubt I will be making a switch to any other ebay films soon; to much of a gamble to be consistent.
Risa Rodriguez was kind enough to pose today for a couple of snap shots. Make sure you check out her band: Risa and the Loyal! Taken with Px680 Film + Polaroid 680slr.
SLR680 + Px680
Polaroid 680slr + IP Px680
Over the last couple of months I have grown tired of slow shutter speeds and blurry(ish) pictures in evening light with my Sx70 + Px70 combo. It was hard to commit to buying film continuously when I knew my multiple unserviced Polaroid cameras weren't giving me what I needed. So I took the plunge and bought an Impossible Project refurbished Polaroid 680slr Camera. This camera is extremely similar to the Polaroid Sx70 in almost every way except for two things. First, it has an automatic flash that can be turned on and off with ease which provides great fill light for those night time gatherings. Secondly, it shoots 600 speed film which opens up my options to use IP's Px680 film.
And for the non photographers: The original Polaroid Sx70 takes 100 speed film and the 680slr takes 600 speed film. 600 speed film is a lot "faster" which enables pictures to be taken in lower lit situations while still obtaining the same exposure.
My first test shot was of Mr. Khan Shadid. SLR680 + Px680 @ 1/8th to Dark. The photo was super sharp in evening light. Bravo Impossible! I will post a full review here in the next couple weeks, so stay tuned.