Guest blog by Christopher Fecio A few months ago I was chosen as a winner in the Polaroid Packtastic Giveaway over on the Film Photography Podcast. Michael sent me a beautiful, well-loved Polaroid 100 camera. It needs a bit of tending every now and then, but I don't mind showing it the extra love that it deserves. From the day I opened the package, I've kept this camera close by my side. It's one ... [Read More]
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Episode 44 – October 1, 2011
Defunct Polaroid Formats! 35mm Instant Polaroid, The Swinger and The Joycam / Captiva Polaroid cameras are demonstrated! Polaroid 500 and Lomo Smena 8m giveaways! Hosted by Michael Raso, Mat Marrash, John Fedele and Lauren Bagley. Listen to this episode now [podbean type=audio-rectangle resource="episode=itewf-20ada6" skin="1" auto="0" height=100 ] Podcast Powered By Podbean ... [Read More]
Kodak Portra 160 Underexposure Results
Blog by Tomas Webb Let’s be honest. How many of you purchase film based on the manufacturer’s data sheet and/or reviews on how good a film looks at x magnification? Personally I want to know how it performs in real situations. When FPP’s Michael Raso offered me a chance to test out the new Kodak Portra 160, I wasn’t about to fuss about with a controlled environment test - I wanted to see results ... [Read More]
Jim Austin’s Amazing Polaroid Manipulations!
Sixty Seconds in the Sunshine - Guest Blog by Jim Austin The white bordered photograph whirrs out of the camera. Under the sun, it develops in sixty seconds. I am thinking "this is a bloody miracle." Then, I find I can make it into a little painting with dental tools. Yup, you guessed it, we're talking Polaroid SX-70. I manipulate the surface of the Polaroid Print. I feel the colors ... [Read More]
Mat Marrash: Pushing Kodak Portra
Over the past 15 months, I’ve burned a whole mess of film, with formats ranging from 110 all the way up to 8x10! I’ve discovered firsthand the kinks and quirks of each emulsion, and have found myself coming back to certain favorites. Above all else, the film that I’m always shooting some of is the new Kodak Portra. It’s been quite an interesting year shooting it, so let’s just start from the ... [Read More]
Polaroid 100 – Can I Use Different Lenses?
Love your podcasts. I had my Polaroid 1oo Land Camera reconditioned recently and have been shooting over the last couple of days. I'm new to it and been having both good and bad results. I was hoping you may be able to answer a few questions for me? My first question - is it possible to have the lens changed on the 100? I'm finding that it's really not possible to do any close up work. My other ... [Read More]