Playing with an Impossible Project Polaroid

One of our biz friends sent us a very sweet gift last week. It's an Impossible Project Polaroid Camera + film! I haven't used a polaroid in a few years (since my last box of expired film from eBay). I was super excited to try it out. I used to take polaroid photos all the time and was pretty devastated when the film stopped being produced. Here's how it's different from old school polaroid film- 

Images are blue while exposing. They are also sensitive to light, so you are supposed to leave them covered for a bit. 

Here's what my first few photos look like. They definitely look and feel like polaroids, but I can tell that the film is completely different. I am so happy that Impossible Project exists and that I've had a chance to try it out! I have some color film to try next. Happy dance!

Have you tried this film yet? What did you think? xo. elsie 

Comments

[irene]

so cool... i never tried this.. but i hope i can try it.. so cool.. :)
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[Becky]

So glad you did this post! I have a few vintage polaroids I bought off eBay and have had no luck with the impossible films. Any tips for a better result? The film so expensive to waste on trial and error

Becky, K.
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[Sacha]

I am so glad the Impossible Project exists! My mother used to have a Polaroid...I need to get my hands on it! I want to use some of their film :)

~Sacha

[Elsie]

Becky, I am not sure because I've only tried it with one of their (refurbished) cameras. I would read some of the info here to try to figure it out- http://support.the-impossible-project.com/home hope that helps. sorry I don't have more info! XOXO. elsie

[Sarah Jasmine]

I really love impossible film. They worked great with my cameras, but it's so expensive I only buy it when I have extra money. You can get it at some Urban Outfitters too I believe.... xoxo good luck with your polaroid endeavors!
Sarah Jasmine

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[Lela]

My friend and I have been having trouble with the impossible project film and that model of polaroid camera. What technique did you use for covering your photos when they come out of the camera? How long did you keep them in the dark/how long did you let them be in the light after developed? Also did you use any settings on the camera to produce your images? Indoors or outdoors? Thank you for your help!

[Elsie]

Lela, I took all these photos indoors with the flash on. In the second photo you can see that the impossible refurbished cameras have a little plastic "shield" that comes out with your photo. I just leave mine under that for a few extra seconds before removing it!
Sorry to hear that your friend is having problems! xoxo. elsie

[lexie]

I think Allister Ann who takes pics for the civil wars uses it?
Your pics turned very pretty, I really want to try a polaroid someday, even through digital photos open up to a milion oportunies (as take 100 pics and delete the 98 you looked like if you were drunk and additing filters) I think the good old polaroid and film cams bring a special beauty to the photos. hehe
Just my opnion.

[cristina]

wow! i do miss poloroids,pug love!

[Val]

That sounds awesome!

Val
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[Jill]

My Polaroid isn't refurbished - I bought it at Urban probably 10 years ago, before they stopped producing them. The Impossible film has been pretty good for me - I definitely had to shield it when it comes out, and the colors are much lighter, very muted. I haven't used the b&w yet, though, so I'm glad to see samples! And definitely keep it in the fridge! I noticed the colors are much different after the film's been sitting in the camera for a while... Please update us on how your color ones come out, Elsie!! <3

[Allison]

I have a vintage polaroid I've just started using. I haven't had great results so far and at $40 for 10 photos, I'm not entirely sure it's worth the price. I'm going to continue to tinker with my camera but I can't say that I'd continue to use it if the photo quality doesn't improve.
Have you heard of their new iPhone attachment that allows you to turn your cellphone photos into Polaroids?
xx
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[Rima]

wow... this looks pretty awesome. i have 2 polaroid cameras and i miss using them!! maybe i should buy a box or two from them!

[Chelle]

I've been wanting to order some film from them for so long! I have several Polaroid cameras, but I haven't had a chance to see if any of them even work. Looks so fun!

[Daisy Nguyen]

How cool! LOVE polaroids!
XOXO
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[Raquel]

Wow cool pictures!! :)

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[Loulou]

A few years ago on New Year's Eve, a friendly guy at a club we were at offered to take a polaroid photo of my husband and me and gave it to us. It's one of my favourite pictures and I treasure it. And now that I realize the film is very expensive and hard to get, I appreciate this kind gesture from a stranger even more!

Loulou

[Annette]

Polaroid saw this hole in the market and amended it by producing Polaroid cameras and film again. And they're really cheap and easy to get your hands on.. And the film isnt inconsistent and dodgey.
So worth getting!

[Lisa Gutierrez]

I bought myself a pack of their PX 100 silver shade, last Christmas. I really enjoyed it, though the first few shots didn't come out too well. Once I got a hang of it, though? Love. This one was my favorite-- http://www.flickr.com/photos/yarnattacks/6561075043/

[Alice C.]

Thanks for sharing! I'm definitely going to check this out!

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