(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best photographic film

I usually pay USD20 for 20 photos. You can [buy it] (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/fujifilm-instax-mini-instant-color-film-2-pack/2015049.p?id=1219145277854&skuId=2015049) anywhere, it's easier to find than the film for the polaroid ones, which is also more expensive :(

I bought the camera for something like USD99. One of the best purchases of my life! Not expensive at all. I'm not sure about the polaroid ones though.

People love having their pictures taken with it, and it's also a cute token of friendship to gift your friends.

Personally I would keep it as a shelf piece, but I'm as much of a fan of film box graphic design as I am of the actual product inside said box.


Having said that, you could still give it a go regardless. This discussion on Flickr deals with developing a slightly different version of your film (Isopan F instead of IF).


As for shooting it, might just be easier to buy a reloadable cassette (if you don't have one) and use that. Sometimes the packaged films are already mounted to their own spools, other times it's just straight up rolled (depends on maker). If it feels like the film is already on a spool you could just pop open the reloadble cassete, remove the spool, and replace it with your film on the spool (in the dark obviously). Be sure to slide the film leader out before you seal it with the cap.

Yep here is a link I will say they are a bit pricy and if you aren’t used to Polaroid cameras I would watch some videos on the OneStep 2. Most of the bad reviews on the camera are people who don’t know how to use them at all lol. It’s a very cool camera though I love the look of it and I love all the little details they added.

When you buy film in bulk like that

https://www.amazon.de/Ilford-Plus-135-30-Schwarz-Negativ-Filme/dp/B000JLK5KU

... how does one get it on a spool and into the camera? Thanks :)

Awesome thanks for the advice. Is this what you were speaking of?

http://www.amazon.com/Grafix-Clear-0-005-Dura-Lar-40-Inch/dp/B0015LWRZY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1405868191&sr=8-4&keywords=mylar+.005+clear

They are pretty cool! It's the film. You can find it here if you want to give it a shot!

I use Amazon to buy my film, it's been pretty reliable, and not too expensive really. Although I have only just started out with taking photos, so I could be wrong.
I've been using the Fujifilm Superia range, which aren't too badly priced.

ISO 200, fuji superia film - 5 pack for £14.89


ISO 400, fuji superia film - 3 pack for £9.27

ISO 200, fuji superia - 3 pack for £3.90

The film you wanted to use did seem rather more expensive, is that because the fim you want to use is of a better quality?

Okay, just googled the Kodak Portra film and it sounds way out of the league of Fujifilm superia, so I apologise haha. I'll still post this though.

I've been able to purchase it on amazon still if you're interested. Also, thank you! (http://www.amazon.com/Rolls-Kodak-BW400CN-Process-Dating/dp/B00EZBIDC2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1422397378&sr=8-3&keywords=kodak+bw400cn)

I have an cyan Polaroid one touch 600 which originally had the 10 exporsue cartidge still inside but it looks like these types of instant film go bad after months. When I tried to shoot just yellow expired squares came out.

I don't think this type of film last as long as those 35mm rolls. There are some options like the impossible project 8 exposure cartridge

Impossible PRD4514 Polaroid 600 and Instant Lab Film, Color https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F6Q9IUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xQFczbMYRWPBF

But they do, IMO, cost a lot and there's no other option unless you buy the smaller format instant cameras.

Best of luck!

Edit

Yes refrigerated film last longer, long as in longer than if it were not refrigerated cuz once it expires all you can do is just slow down the degradation process, there's usually a temperature recommendation on the labeling of the box rather than the carriage itself.

If the instant film has just been out and about then who knows if it still works.

Quick search in amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-6034052-Ultra-Film-Yellow/dp/B003HLXNJO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419010586&sr=8-1&keywords=film&pebp=1419010570323

http://www.amazon.com/Lomography-Three-Color-Negative-120mm/dp/B004CI7RI4/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1419010590&sr=1-1&keywords=film+for+holga&pebp=1419010592454

http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Instax-Instant-Sheets-packs/dp/B004U7JYXS/ref=lp_172450_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1419010633&sr=1-1

You don't even have to move of your comfy chair :)
Delivered at your door in a couple of days or less.

This is close <3! I hope! You know who else blows a mean piece of brass

That doesn't sound like a bad idea...couple that with u/Deluxe_Used_Douche's suggestion of a storage bin and done deal...safe for storage and travel :)

https://www.amazon.com/containers-professional-laboratory-GUARANTEED-geocoaching/dp/B01HYBGNL2/ref=pd_lpo_421_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KQ2S64A0EMVQBZF73EAX

Hi! This one https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Instax-Mini-Black-Film/dp/B01M1KE1NZ

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It appears there are some bundles that include a few packages of film, frame stickers, and a cleaning cloth on Amazon US ($35). All options appear to be sold by importers and fulfilled by Amazon. Unsure of International Amazon availability.

yeah it is very warm, try a blue filter on your lens? I swear my shop has Impossible cool toned, but I don't see it on their website.

here- http://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Color-Shade-Polaroid-Cameras/dp/B009S9OMNK/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1369674564&sr=1-4&keywords=impossible+film+cool

Yeah, if you're not signed up for Smile it won't work. Use this link instead if you don't want to use Smile:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00160359G/

(it's the same link but with smile.amazon.com replaced with amazon.com)

Purtroppo hai beccato una polaroid un po’ troppo di nicchia per essere ancora tanto in voga tra gli amanti del vintage ma le pellicole si possono ancora trovare

[queste vanno bene ma costano](Fujifilm FP-100 C - Pellicola istantanea, brillante https://www.amazon.it/dp/B00005K491/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bR3nDb9S89MFN) oppure puoi guardare se c’è compatibilità cercando i produttori di marca “Impossible” che però non credo facciano anche quel modello :)

Check it out here
Good stuff, the battery is in the film pack itself so no batteries required to run the camera

This because I want to take more pictures of things. I like taking pictures and looking back at them.

$14 for 2x10. So more like 70c/per.


Edit; assuming it's Fuji insta and not like vintage polaroids

Yep, use SX-70 film like this. You can get it many places online.

Here's a user manual if you don't have one.

Check out the r/Polaroid sub

SX70 film is $18.99 on Amazon. Link https://www.amazon.com/Polaroid-Originals-4676-Color-SX-70/dp/B075H5YKL5

https://www.amazon.com/Polaroid-Originals-Onestep2-Vf-Stranger/dp/B07QJ7S561/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=One+step+2+Stranger+Things+camera&qid=1557557314&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

I ordered this version:

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Polaroid-Originals-OneStep-stranger-things/dp/B07QJ7S561/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=polaroid+stranger+things&qid=1562075262&s=gateway&sr=8-1

People are right here is a link for some film. https://www.amazon.com/Polaroid-Originals-4676-Color-SX-70/dp/B075H5YKL5

PS. yeah i should add that to the ny post that people should bring fuji instax mini Polaroid film! ill def bring at least 30 this time but they run out quick if people wanna contribute or pick some up thatd be dope.

The plastic containers will protect the film from humidity and dust, which aren't really huge issues - but with the leader flopping around, I keep the film in until I shoot it.

As for the metal canister that the film is loaded in - only reason to keep one would be as a souvenir, since they get trashed by opening them. If you want something load film into, you can buy bulk-loader cassettes, they're cheap and reusable. The top screws off and you attach film to the spool with masking tape.

You can get 30m bulk rolls, comes to about 3.25 EUR per 36 exp roll. Plus you can make smaller rolls so you don't have to wait to shoot 36+ frames. Reloadable canisters are 1-2 EUR.