Polaroid obsession!

[mooge]

Originally Posted by Ezzie

I do one of two things. Either take just one picture and not pull it, just let it be until I get indoors, wait for a while so the film and chemicals have attained room temparature, and then pull the film and let it develop normally. Or pull it immediately and use the cold clip, which is prewarmed and then warm the packet in an inner pocket for several minutes. I try not to separate print and negative before I'm indoors no matter what. But waiting too long will result in print and negative sticking. This works for for self terminating films only of course.

okay! makes sense. thanks.

[Ezzie]

On my way to work in the dark of winter. FP3000B, negative reflective scan. Shot on a monopod.


Office space to let by Eirik0304, on Flickr

[paulfish4570]

i saw a nice-looking supercolor in a thrift store last night. what is the sucker price for it?

[Ezzie]

I wouldn't know Paul. But I wouldn't pay more than $10 if it can't be tested. $25 if its a good one. If I remeber correctly you can only test them with cartridge (it contains the batteries) inserted. I've seen a video of Michael Raso of FPP demonstrate a test with an exposed sheet reinserted into the cartridge. If camera spits out the sheet after pressing the release the motor is ok, and it should work.

[whitecat]

Here's my contribution.....


http://www.rangefinderforum.com/phot...me=&way=&date=

[paulfish4570]

ah. thanks, Ezzie.

[paulfish4570]

whitecat, those polaroid shots are fantastic. did you manipulate them with a retracted ballpoint pen or something like that? i think i clicked on almost all of them. did you invent the style or was it something in vogue at some time or another? whatever the case, i absolutely love them. the girl in the gown might be my favorite ...

[ped]

Originally Posted by paulfish4570

whitecat, those polaroid shots are fantastic. did you manipulate them with a retracted ballpoint pen or something like that? i think i clicked on almost all of them. did you invent the style or was it something in vogue at some time or another? whatever the case, i absolutely love them. the girl in the gown might be my favorite ...

Seconded... I like the Chevy one the best!

[whitecat]

Thanks, guys, a little history is in line. When I first joined the photos were questioned about qualifying to be in the forum since this is a rangefinder forum. Well the original SX 70 camera is a rangefinder camera! The film is (or was) made up of layers of different colors. Once the exposure was made the "sandwich" of colors is still soft. You were able to manipulate it by using a tool and this is where the fun begins. It had to be done within the first 20-30 minutes. Various tools provided different results. I preferred a knitting needle since the tip was rounded and firm. Different pressures or circles or pressure directions provided different results. I am saddened this SX 70 film went the way of other cherished films. I just saw a pack of 10 a few years old selling for over $100.00 on Evilbay. It used to be $8.95 at the time which was very expensive.

[paulfish4570]

aha! a knitting needle would be perfect. my bride knits.

[Ezzie]

I too am impressed. Wonderful technique.

[kuzano]

Originally Posted by whitecat

Thanks, guys, a little history is in line. When I first joined the photos were questioned about qualifying to be in the forum since this is a rangefinder forum. Well the original SX 70 camera is a rangefinder camera! The film is (or was) made up of layers of different colors. Once the exposure was made the "sandwich" of colors is still soft. You were able to manipulate it by using a tool and this is where the fun begins. It had to be done within the first 20-30 minutes. Various tools provided different results. I preferred a knitting needle since the tip was rounded and firm. Different pressures or circles or pressure directions provided different results. I am saddened this SX 70 film went the way of other cherished films. I just saw a pack of 10 a few years old selling for over $100.00 on Evilbay. It used to be $8.95 at the time which was very expensive.

Popsicle sticks... the bonus... you had to eat the popsicle first, and manipulate away with that great taste in your mouth.

[atlcruiser]

Crown graphic
135/4.7
fuji fp-100C45


cc mid719.jpg by urbanlandcruiser, on Flickr


cc mid724.jpg by urbanlandcruiser, on Flickr

[atlcruiser]

Crown Graphic
135 ektar
Fuji Instant 100c45

#25B flash bulb

the two dysfunctional boys


112 fuji 45 2.jpg by urbanlandcruiser, on Flickr

[Ezzie]

Nice David. Polaroid 4x5 looks very good indeed. Like the overhead train shot. Nice composition, dynamic, and pleasing pastels.

[ped]

Those dogs look mischievous!

[ped]

I've been playing with my 450 and SX70 type in the snow... here are a few shots (taken rather hastily on my iPhone for now)

Really look the look of the black frame PX600 film.

[Ezzie]

I agree. The black framed shot really adds to the illusion of the shot being a negative, not a postive. Well seen.

Last few, also wintery scenes. Exposed in minus 5-10C, developed indoors.


5/15 by Eirik0304, on Flickr


Old farm in winter by Eirik0304, on Flickr


Cabin in winter by Eirik0304, on Flickr

[ped]

I love that style of building... can just imagine getting a fire going and being all cozy in there with the snow belting down outside. Lovely.

[ped]

Some better shots of my.. err... shots:

[whitecat]

[bigeye]

If you are not familiar with Polaroid Type 55, search Flickr for "polaroid type 55" (w/"Interesting") to see some great stuff. It seems that a great lot of creative people are still involved with instant - a good argument can be made that some of the best galleries are in this medium.

(A startup is trying to bring a 55-like product out that also doesn't have the split exposure values for pos/neg. We'll see: New55 blog.)

My children think the 100 automatic is the most fun of all the gear - beyond the instant exposure, they like the look of the images. I do, too. They look like memories.

There was a clothing ad on the radio this week that painted the suggestion that I wander about town with my girlfriend and a Polaroid on Valentine's Day. (There is a marketing person out there who is either well-tuned to the hip or been in a space station for 6 years.) I'm hoping the hipsters provide enough demand to get some good films/formats back. I want to get the Pola 545 back cranking again...

-Charlie

[unixrevolution]

Great shots, all! I am going to have to reprioritize and scan my instant shots soon. I end up giving most instant pics away, but I do have some I've kept. I shoot 4x5 and 100-series instant in a Super Graphic and Toyo Monorail, and I also have a fair collection of actual polaroid cameras:

SX-70, 600 One-Step, Spectra Image 1200, 600 Impulse AF, Automatic Land Camera 250, MiniPortrait 201, 600SE (with 127 and 150 lenses...it's in the shop right now)...

And I have owned a second 250, a land 230, an automatic land 101 and one of the new Polaroid 300s. The second 250 and the 230 I sold, the 101 I gave to my dad, and the 300 I gave to my fiancee.

I adore instant. I think even in today's world of digital everything, instant analog pictures are magic. Viva Polaroid!

Originally Posted by 3rdtrick

I am kinda getting interested in the instant film thing. I see a few pack film Polaroids on Craigslist. I think the instant gratification would be fun but then if you give your print away you have nothing. Not sure how good the negative is from the Fuji film.

This guy sells instant prints from his Speed Graphic:



Anyone here selling them at events? Looks like it would be a fun way to make a few bucks...
Pete

I had, and have, been considering doing exactly that in DC during tourist season.

[Ezzie]

I must admit, I get infatuated rather easily. As such it shouldn't have come as a surprise that I am impressed with FB100C from the get go. Sunrise on my way to work this morning, as most mornings in mid winter they can be quite stunning. This morning was better than most, but camera was loaded with FB3000B. Two remaining frames got shot off in a hurry, ran indoors and loaded up the FB100C and ran out again. The deep red colours were already fading as the sun was ready to break the horizon, but I managed to get off two shots. This is an iphone shot of the two. I will post the better of the two from a proper scan later.




I can easily see myself doing more colour polaroids!

[ped]

Wow, beautiful. I have only tried the silk finish stuff and must try it again!