Can you still get Spectra film?
Polaroid Originals has announced that it is discontinuing production of its wide-format Spectra film. The reason, CEO Oskar Smolokowski said in a statement on the company’s blog today, is due to the degraded nature of existing wide-format cameras. Smolokowski said the film will be on sale for a few months.
What film can you use for Polaroid Spectra?
The Polaroid Spectra System uses a type of Polaroid film that’s slightly wider than the classic 600/SX-70 square frame. This film is interchangeably called Spectra, Type 1200, and Image.
What film does Polaroid 1200si use?
Spectra film
The Polaroid Spectra 1200si, using the bright Spectra film, produces superb photos in almost any circumstance.
Is Polaroid Spectra same as 600?
The Spectra film (called ‘Image’ outside North America) differs from 600 integral films in that it has a different image format: the 600 film is a square, while the Spectra film is a rectangular 9.2 x 7.3 cm dimension. Spectra cameras are thought to take better pictures than a conventional 600 Polaroid camera.
Can I still buy Polaroid film?
The Polaroid cameras ahead are all models that you can still buy, either online or in some cases, at a local store. You can also still purchase the film required to shoot with these cameras, and you won’t need to amass a stash of expired film to enjoy your Polaroid camera for years to come.
Will Spectra film come back?
After 33 years, Polaroid Spectra film is about to be discontinued. Polaroid Originals has just announced that it will no longer produce it, and if you want to stock up, the final batch is now on sale. After the last batch is sold out, you will no longer be able to buy Spectra film, neither color nor black and white.
What is the difference between I-type and 600 film?
The important difference between 600 and i-Type film is the absence of a battery inside the film cartridge. This means that i-Type film will not work with vintage Polaroid cameras. However, if you want to use 600 film with your Polaroid camera, such as a special edition film pack, it will still work.
Can you still buy Polaroid film?
But Polaroid itself has long quit making instant cameras and even instant film. You can also still purchase the film required to shoot with these cameras, and you won’t need to amass a stash of expired film to enjoy your Polaroid camera for years to come.
What is the difference between I-type film and 600 film?
Will 600 film work in a SX-70?
SX-70 Type SX-70 cameras operate slightly differently from other Polaroid instant cameras, so they need their own film. SX-70 film is only available in classic color and black & white editions, but if you want to use a special edition 600 film in your SX-70 camera, you can do so with a Neutral Density Filter.
Does expired Polaroid film work?
After 12 months from the date of production, it is unlikely that the film will produce images that meet Polaroid standards of quality. Therefore, a film may continue to produce acceptable results for some time after it has officially expired if it has been stored correctly.