Polaroid devotees bring back film - thestar.com

Polaroid devotees bring back film - thestar.com

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Halleluyah!! There is hope after all. Our prodigal film has returned. Everyone's favorite films, the SX-70/600 film system is being produced once more. Now if they would produce Type 55 and 669 film as well, I'd be in heaven.

Polaroid Lovers Try to Revive Its Instant Film

There just might be hope after all! In a small town just across the border from Germany in the Netherlands, a small group of Dutch scientists and one irrepressible Austrian salesman have dedicated themselves to the task of reinventing one of the great inventions of the 20th century — Polaroid’s instant film. Florian Kaps a biology PHD. has leased the former Polaroid factory from the Dutch owner and has raised almost 3 million dollars so far in capital since June of 2008 when it shut down. Toted as "The Impossible Project" a former business manager, several employees and Dutch scientists must research the chemical processes and chemicals themselves, since the last of the intellectual property and property was sold this month and the buyer refuses to make comment. When the plant shut down they made pleas to Polaroid and managed to save a few pieces of machinery that was destined for a Dutch landfill. Mr Kaps is optimistic despite hurtles and plans to start production and is convinced that there is still a market for that old fashioned look.

Check out this article on the New York Times website.

Also check out what people say about what Polaroid means to them.

New Found Passion

I've known about Polaroid for some time. Used it during photo school in the studio, used Type 55 film in large format cameras and even in pinholes. It wasn't until I found an old Land Camera that belonged to my grandmother in my parents basement did I begin to wonder about the possibilities. I searched the house for old Polaroids from my parents era and was amazed, not only at the nostagia of the images, but the quality had a certain something usual and unique to it. The camera that my grandmother had was not so great so I went to the local antique store and found a better camera. Used it to my hearts desire. Some of my polaroids have been my best sellers. Power to the Polaroid!! Then just recently a few years ago Polaroid filed for Section 11 and my new found passion crumbled as soon as it began. All those who are disgruntled, fear not. Fuji has recently picked up the slack and produces a "Polaroid pack film", that in my opinion replaces and surpasses the quality of the old polaroid films. And as far as I know Fuji will continue to produce this film for all die hard Pola-nerds out there. My new discovery sparkles once again with delight. Now if only they would pick up the slack and produce the 600 and the Type 55 film that I love so dearly. My life would be renewed once again.