I was really impressed with this latest version of Polaroid film. I've been using Impossible Project film for about 4 years, and understood they were trying to replicate the lost recipe of the original Polaroid film and were constantly updating to find the closest thing to the original. This latest version builds on where Impossible left off, so it's not going to be the Polaroid film you last used in the early 2000's--that recipe has been lost. You still need to shield the film from light, and let it take 10-15 minutes to finish exposing. The colors are the best yet of the new generation of Polaroid film. I did crank the exposure on my 690 all the way to the darkest setting, because in my experience, this Polaroid film tends to develop too light. That turned out to be the ticket for outdoor exposure. For indoor flash photography, leave the exposure on the middle light setting for it to expose perfectly.
Now if only the film didn't cost $20 a box!
I have been an Impossible Project film user for a long time and I started using the new Polaroid Originals film since they came out last year so it was about time to give my review.
In short, these are amazing film packs. A big improvement from the Impossible Project film. The pictures come out with a bit more contrast, but I like that result. Overall the film works great while giving you the same vintage feel of the classic Polaroid days.
Please note that the film cannot fix defective cameras! I see a lot of reviews saying that the film did not work for people but it is most likely due to a bad camera, not bad film. I have used this film many times before and I have not got a bad film pack yet.
Pros:
- Quality photos.
- Easy to use.
- Works great with classic vintage cameras.
Cons:
- Pictures can be fragile while developing. Make sure to keep them covered from light and in a flat area after taking the picture.
So I have been enjoying beautiful Polaroid pictures for about 4 years from my pack film cameras. Fuji has decided to stop selling their pack film. I moved on to other instant film and have several instant film cameras. I used impossible film before and it was so so. Never having the best desired results. They have really out done themselves with the new Polaroid originals film!! I can not explain the difference I can only show you. Trust me when I say that this film is worth every dollar. I wish that they would come up with either a recycling program for the batteries or a refill system as it would cut down on cost and price. Seriously outstanding job!!!
The Pumpkin Patch is the new film and the other two photos are from the impossible film. The old film always had a weird halo effect to it and colors were never as bright as they are now.
I have a 12 yo son who you can say has an "old soul". Anything obsolete or old tech, he likes to own , as part of his early collections. We found this Polaroid camera from a thrift store,so for $6 it's worth the gamble. Lucky for us after cleaning the camera, I loaded the film cartridge straight from the box. The camera cycled and took his first "vintage" Polaroid shot of his mum. Polaroid brand is better priced than the "Impossble" brand by a couple of dollars.
Love these! Works great on my old Polaroid wish there were more in the pack but worth paying for since it's a nostalgic item.
Feature Product
- Versatile film: two packs of Polaroid instant film for one low price. Our double pack of film contains two sets of color 600 film for a total of 16 photos. Compatible with for 600 cameras and I-type cameras.
- Light it up: Polaroid instant film loves light. The more light in your shot, The better your photo will turn out. Always shoot in bright light or use the camera flash.
- Develop: all photos appear blank at first. Photos develop within 15 minutes. Shield photos from the light and place them face down as they develop.
- Create: every photo you create is rich textured and unique. Unpredictable, imperfect, and impossible to reproduce.
- Backward compatible: film is compatible with Polaroid 600, Polaroid Impulse, Polaroid SLR680, and newer Polaroid I-type one step 2 cameras.
- Store chilled: temperature affects how the film works so keep it stored chilled in the fridge, do not freeze.
Description
Like 600 film? Say no more. These 600 film double packs offer two brand new packs of film in a single box, and for a lower price than buying each pack individually - and each pack comes in its own individual foil wrap, so it stays fresh until you’re ready to use it. So you stock up, save money, and stay fully loaded for your next big shoot. Hey, don’t mention it.
This is my second instant camera I bought off ebay, my first was a Polaroid Land Camera with Peel apart film. I got a newer 600 camera to replace the land camera since Fuji stopped making pull apart film in 2016.
I never tried the impossible film and i was just a kid when polaroid was making the 600 film but anyway. This film needs lots of light to get a great picture but once the picture ejects it needs to be shielded from the light for a few minutes. This film can take upto 20 minutes to develop. Indoors the flash is worthless, i get lots of under exposed imaged. It takes some time to learn how to shoot this film but it does produce beautiful retro images. The film is pricy but it is also instant and includes developing costs. In comparison 12 shots of 120 film costs $22.00 (film cost + developing + prints) so it works out to very close to the same. Its a great film and the only thing better is Fuji Instax film. Not sure how long the pictures will last or if this film is prone to fading but in general film out lasts digital so its a great film to invest in if you need instant. If you don't I would recommend a 35mm camera.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this film, its not as great as the original, which is understandable, but I think its always improving. I love all instant films, anything keeping the instant film community alive I am good with. I feel the most important thing is direct sun, too much shade or overcast and the images can be disappointing. They key is to make sure you have a quality camera, there are lots on the market and they don't all work as one would hope, and second take your time with the film, don't expect perfection and embrace the imperfections. I rarely have a failed shot and I cannot think of one that was due to the film itself. The more we support the various instant film companies the better their products will become (look at how far Impossible/Polaroid Original has come). Don't give up after one pack, invest some money and time and learn the film's nuances. Shooting instant film has made me a better photographer, I shoot only film of all sorts and I have learned to embrace shots that before I ignored due to their lack of perfect. Some of my favorite instant shots are perfectly imperfect. As more films are discontinued (Fuji fp100c being the latest casualty in the jnstant world) our options become so limited and prices climb. The only way to save films to to actively purchase and support both the small companies and the large. They will always follow the money...
I used a Polaroid 660 SE and was very pleased with the results of this new Polaroid Originals film. I was worried spots would show up at the botton of some photos as I have seen with the 600 Impossible Project films I have used in the past, but the photo is clear. I hope they all work this well, as I am planning to order another pack now. Color seems to be the same as the Impossible Project photos had, which has been described as dreamy. I do like the color format. Development time is just as advertized (about 15 minutes).
worked perfectly! Found a vintage camera in a thrift store for $3 and couldnt resist! Wasnt sure the newer film would still work in such an old camera but it was great! About double the price of the instax film though so thats a bit of a bummer.
I have never actually owned my own regular sized polaroid camera, this is my first. I bought a used one on ebay and then bought this film to use with it. So far, it's okay. I'm not able to give a professional or well-educated review, but I'd say that this is kind of cool. My only issue is that it's so expensive. Also, when I first loaded the film, one exposure got wasted, but I don't know if that was due to the camera or the film. My guess is the former. I would say it's probably better to buy new film than old expired film because the old film that came with my camera was so bad and didn't give much of a picture. All of those old ones were fit for the trash can. Don't expect real rich deep color, I don't know that you get that with polaroids anyway, not from my memory. It's probably about the same quality you'd have gotten with the film in the past. I took one selfie and it washed me out, the lighting must have been too bright and the camera too close to my face, so use it for shots that are at a moderate distance. Just my unprofessional opinion.
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