Most of the time we associate instant photography with small prints from Polaroid or Fujifilm. I was asked before regarding this process and how the prints looks like compared to peel apart Polaroid 809. This film is an integral film (similar to Impossible PQ, PZ and Instax). I would like to share a video walkthrough regarding the usage of this film done up recently by a group of enthusiasts.
Thoughts:
Tonality is excellent when well exposed. The exposure latitude is narrow similar to slides. I rated the film at ISO 640 and shot with indoor halogen spot lights and the exposure was pretty spot on at this rated speed. The emulsion spread covers the entire negative when used with the Polaroid processor operated electrically without streaking. Price wise, it is as expensive as a sheet of Velvia 8x10 and may not last long if poorly kept, however I suppose the thought of an instant photo at the size of 8x10 is priceless.
Precautions:
Care should be taken to wipe off the excess goo (developing paste) at the sides and the end of the photo. At the same time the photo has to be peeled apart to dry completely especially in the humid environment of Singapore will take up to 2 weeks. Some photos I shot had turned yellow as a result of not wiping the excess goo.
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Thoughts:
Tonality is excellent when well exposed. The exposure latitude is narrow similar to slides. I rated the film at ISO 640 and shot with indoor halogen spot lights and the exposure was pretty spot on at this rated speed. The emulsion spread covers the entire negative when used with the Polaroid processor operated electrically without streaking. Price wise, it is as expensive as a sheet of Velvia 8x10 and may not last long if poorly kept, however I suppose the thought of an instant photo at the size of 8x10 is priceless.
Precautions:
Care should be taken to wipe off the excess goo (developing paste) at the sides and the end of the photo. At the same time the photo has to be peeled apart to dry completely especially in the humid environment of Singapore will take up to 2 weeks. Some photos I shot had turned yellow as a result of not wiping the excess goo.
