Polaroid Lovers, Hold Onto Hope! Euros Try to Make Instant Film
he New York Times reports today that a group of European scientists and salesmen are trying to revive instant film in an old Dutch factory that once produced Polaroid material. They think there is a market for people who love analog photography and value the retro art look of Polaroid, which discontinued manufacturing of its film stock last year. Let's wish them luck! There really is something kinda wonderful about the tones and emotional impact of Polaroid imagery. The problem is that Polaroid made its own chemicals, and these new guys in the Netherlands can only try to duplicate the brew. At least they have some of the original equipment in the old factory, which was saved only by accident. In 2005 an American entrepreneur, Tom Petters, bought Polaroid's name and assets, but he was later indicted for running a Ponzi scheme, which seems to be what everyone private equity firm was doing for the past few years. Because of his current troubles, Polaroid was eager to sell its Dutch factory.--David Schonauer
Excellent! Bring it on.
Posted by: William | May 28, 2009 at 03:43 PM
I hope they can pull this off. My well loved 450 is the closest that I'll ever come to a large format camera.
Posted by: robin m | May 28, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Can't wait. Don't want my Land Cameras to gather two much dust.
Posted by: Joan | May 28, 2009 at 09:27 PM
I miss SX-70 manipulation. Anyone know where to get Time-Zero film? (not 669, a poor substitute).
Posted by: Kevin | May 31, 2009 at 03:56 AM
Everyone seems to be unaware that Fuji has taken over the mfg. of all these film types - its all still available!
Posted by: vic | June 02, 2009 at 04:47 PM
Great!
Film is such an underrated medium in a quickly changing digital world.
Posted by: Clane Gessel | June 05, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Yeah - "everyone private equity firm" is running a ponzi scheme. All of which is facilitated by oversight of a caliber equal to that of you editing.
Posted by: Joe | June 08, 2009 at 12:09 AM
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Posted by: mahuya | August 20, 2009 at 07:45 AM
nice camera
Posted by: imhkki | September 30, 2009 at 03:35 PM
20x24 Polaroid Film is still available. www.20x24studio.com
Posted by: Jen | October 01, 2009 at 03:56 PM
did they ever make a tilt and shift polaroid?
Posted by: Pompo | October 18, 2009 at 02:38 AM