Polaroid Archives

February 7, 2023

The Three Fs of Polaroid Photography

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During a televised comedy special in the 1980s, a once-beloved comedian famously spoke the old witticism that the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” After that,…

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November 28, 2022

Fuji Instax and Polaroid Instant Camera Buyer’s Guide!

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We spotlight every single instant film camera available to buy right now in today’s instant camera buyer’s guide!

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November 16, 2022

Shooting Polacon with a Toyo Super Graphic and Instax Wide

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Shooting Polacon, a massive annual gathering of instant film fiends, on Fuji Instax film with a large format camera.

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November 3, 2022

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Review

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The Instax Mini Evo is Fuji’s newest Instax Mini instant film camera, and it’s also a digital camera. See why that’s so great in this review.

James Tocchio
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September 19, 2022

What Is Polaroid Up To?

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Polaroid is poised to announce something new (not a camera, they say) on September 21st. What could it be?

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May 1, 2022

Polaroid’s The Button is a Surprisingly Good Instant Camera

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James reviews a somewhat anonymous and simple Polaroid instant film camera – 1981’s The Button.

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November 26, 2021

Instant Camera Buyer’s Guide for the Holidays and 2022

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We profile every instant camera you can buy today, including Fuji’s Instax series and Polaroid models, just in time for holiday shopping!

Juliet Schwab
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May 28, 2021

A Brief History of See-Through Cameras

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James gives a very quick history of the cutaway camera, the see-through camera, and where these collectible models come from.

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April 23, 2021

Polaroid Lab Review

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Jeb Inge reviews the Polaroid Lab, a new device for printing cell phone photos onto Polaroid instant film.

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April 7, 2021

The Beautiful Alternative Processes of Amy Marie Gladding

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Danielle’s latest interviewee is Amy Marie Gladding, an artist who makes use of alternative photographic processes to make stunning art.

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March 24, 2021

My Limitless Talent, Shot On Expired Polaroid Film

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James’ limitless creativity is unbound when he loads a pack of expired Polaroid film into his One Step camera. See the masterpieces within.

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March 2, 2021

New Product Announcement : Instant Processor from Brooklyn Film Camera and Negative Supply

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We have a preview of a new product from Brooklyn Film Camera and Negative Supply – The Instant Processor for instant film photographers.

James Tocchio
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January 27, 2021

Polaroid Now Instant Camera Review

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Aidan reviews the Polaroid Now, the newest entry-level instant camera from Polaroid.

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May 8, 2020

Our Five Favorite Cameras Not Made in Japan or Germany

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Today’s thought experiment – with so many industry leading cameras coming out of Japan and Germany, what are our favorites not made in those countries?

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