what to look out for when buying a polaroid?

[iRaphael]

hey guys, i was thinking of getting a polaroid, but not sure which model to look for, especially in the BNS.

wondering if you guys got any tips for me.

very much appreciated.

 

[escapologist]

the type of film it uses, wether it's in production or not.

OPPS!
all polaroid films are not in production anymore. awww..

 

[cullenjeremy]

get SX70 dont think

 

[eamesboy]

Look for your budget..:bsmilie:

Films is very important to any type of film camera.
Same go to polaroid cameras! 600 film, spectra film and peel type..
Fix focus or SLR type..

This link will give you a rough idea on which instant camera
and which type of films to choose.
http://polanoid.net/


Good luck and have fun.


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[sloth]

hey guys, i was thinking of getting a polaroid, but not sure which model to look for, especially in the BNS.

wondering if you guys got any tips for me.

very much appreciated.

....make sure you can still get film for it...!

While all the film is out of production, CERTAIN FEW Polaroid cameras can take Fuji's FP100C film as a replacement. NOT ALL CAN so be careful of what you buy.

I shoot FP100C in a Polaroid Land Pack back for a Bronica SQ.

 

[iam8bit]

you can use the fp100c for packfilm, 20odd dollars for ten exposure
600films are really expensive now most of the stores are selling a twin pack for 60dollars which is pretty much a rip off. Yes production has stopped but the last batch expires in oct 2009. lol. Wait for fuji to buy over 600films

 

[eamesboy]

Wait for fuji to buy over 600films

Yup! Wait till Fuji got the license to make 600 film! :thumbsup:
Very big different on how polaroid make their film!
Much sharper pictures and much more colorful than polaroid? :thumbsup:

Keeping my finger cross!:sweat:

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[iam8bit]

Yea, polaroid colors fade. fuji's better and the instax mini are sharper than 600 too.
*waits* I'm sure they won't stop production for instant, instant instant.

 

[Am3thyst]

Yea, polaroid colors fade. fuji's better and the instax mini are sharper than 600 too.
*waits* I'm sure they won't stop production for instant, instant instant.

hmm..i've got polaroid's that were taken about 20 years ago..and the colours STILL have NOT faded..