polaroid 600 film

Polariod 600 Film

The Polariod camera and instant is an American classic. Started back in 1948 by Edwin Land, Polariod produced the first instant camera.

Unforunately, the digital age caught with Polariod. The company was slow to adopt the practices of the digital age and digital cameras. As a result, it is now hard to come by Polaroid 600 Film.

However, I still enjoy the instant camera. Printing a digital photo on my printer is simply not comparable to the instant picture available with Polaroid 600 Film.

Rumor has it that Polariod plans to bring back the instant camera and the Polaroid 600 Film, so hopefully both will be readily available in the near future. For now, the trick is finding cheap polaroid 600 film.

Polariod 600

The Polariod camera has been a fixture in my family for years. My grandparent swore by it. There was not one occasion as a child where someone wasn't taking and instant picture, and I have more memories of shaking the pictures to watch them develop than any other one thing.

One drawback though is that the picture is often to thick to place in photo album. The thinkness and weight prevent the static electricity from securing the picture.

But, other than that, were can you get such a piece of American history. Photography buffs and collectors simply love the Polariod camera. There is nothing that can compare to having the picture in your hands moments after snapping it.

The Impossible Project

Other film manufacturers have picked up making film for the Polaroid 600. The Impossible project has been working since 2008 to produce instant film that is a suitable replacement for Polaroid 600 Film. Recently, this new film has hit the market. There are two styles, the Polariod 600 and the Polariod SX-70.

So far, I haven't tried this film, so I'm unable to verify the quality personally. Also, since it is so new, it's difficult to find any reviews of it. I have read that the shipping is expensive.

Polaroid SX-70 camera

Can you use 600 film in a Polaroid SX-70 camera? The Polaroid SX-70 camera uses Polaroid Time Zero film which is no longer being made. It is possible to use the 600 film, but it has problems.

600 film has an ASA speed of 600. The SX-70 expects a lower speed. Photos will come out over exposed. In addition, the 600 film has extra metal tabs that the SX-70 doesn't expect. This means it is difficult to even use the film in the camera.

You can take the SX-70 to a professional and have the camera modified to accept 600 film. The light sensor can be modified to work at the new speed. Alternatively, there are websites online that describe how to make the change yourself.

Bottom line, it is possible to use the 600 film but you will want to modify your camera to do so.