As well as developing our interests in large and ultra large format photography we aim to experiment and explore the possibilities of other image making processes � alternative processes, printing, digital experimentation, the combination of digital and traditional � and to start we have looked at the relatively new instant film materials produced for classic Polaroid cameras made by
The Impossible Project.
I have used Polaroid products, mainly for proofing, since the start of my photographic career � Polachrome 35mm, pack film for medium format cameras, sheet film for 4x5 and 8x10 (only as a wide eyed assistant with the ridiculously expensive 8x10), and I have experimented with emulsion lifts and transfers. I was also a user of 55P/N as I loved the quality of the fragile negatives.
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| Meadows, 55P/N scanned with Epson 750 Pro |
But if I am honest I was not one of the many distraught users around the globe when Polaroid announced they were to cease production of instant film in 2008 - digital capture was too far advanced. However, the re-introduction of instant print material by
The Impossible Project with its clever marketing has ignited a curiosity into the possibilities of instant print material.
The camera used is a 600 series Polaroid camera and the images have been scanned with no adjustment or �tweaking� of saturation.
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| Liberty, SX70 Color Shade |
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| Shri Swaminarayan Mandir SX70 Color Shade |
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| Garage, SX70 Color Shade |
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Roses, SX70 Color Shade
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The
SX70 Color Shade film is not the correct dedicated film to the camera yet it produces interesting results and the lesson learned is that it produces more favourable results in strong lighting conditions.
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| Helter Skelter, PX680 Color Shade First Flush |
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| Dylan, PX680 Color Shade First Flush |
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Garage, PX680 Color Shade First Flush
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| Hook A Duck, PX680 Color Shade First Flush |
The
PX680 Color Shade First Flush is considered a 'prototype' film and on first use the results appeared to be disappointing. However after the initial surprise of the underexposed pastel like appearance I am beginning to appreciate its qualities and can for see projects, applications and investigations when this film can and will be used effectively.
In conclusion using the Impossible Project materials will be very enjoyable to most (when mastered the art of shielding the exposed print from the light) and I am certain I will use the film again in the future. It will also be very interesting to see if the company can develop on its experimentation with
larger formats. As well as The Impossible Project there is a group who are committed to re-introduce the now iconic
55P/N - something that I am very interested in.
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