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May 2012

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No. 398

Factory Shots 5/8

Factory Team | 383 days ago

Photo by Lia Sáile

The Reactor

This image shows our reactor wherein we mix the chemical paste when we are moving the film’s paste from laboratory samples onto a larger production scale.

The developer used in instant film is a viscous liquid, and all ingredients are mixed in this reactor under controlled conditions. The developer is oxidation sensitive; air is removed using a vacuum. The reactor is purged with nitrogen when chemicals are added, to prevent air coming in. Never operate this machine without protective clothes…!

This is one of our oldest and legendary, and for sure most important machines when it comes to producing new instant films.

8 Factory Shots will present one photo a week for eight weeks.

No. 399

Time Zero Film Premiere!

Patrick Tobin, | 383 days ago

This past weekend, the Impossible US team traveled to Massachusetts, the birthplace of Polaroid, for the premiere of Grant Hamilton’s documentary Time Zero: The Last Year of Polaroid Film.

The film debuted as part of the Independent Film Festival Boston at the famous Somerville Theatre. On hand were Mr. Grant Hamilton himself and some of the cast and crew, including Tod Brilliant, Sean Tubridy, Dan Weissman, Jackie Neal Chadwick, our own Dave Bias and Polaroid legend Paul Giambarba.

Please enjoy these photos, taken with PX 70 film, PX 600 Cool film and Instagram.

To watch the trailer for Time Zero, click HERE

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No. 400

Opening - Project Space Paris

Marlene Kelnreiter | 382 days ago

May 3, 7 pm
Impossible Project Space Paris
77
rue Charlot
75003 Paris
France
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The city of lights finally sees the Impossible daylight! What has once upon a time started in a small office in the Neutorgasse in heart of Vienna is growing and expanding faster than we could ever have dreamed of. With incredible pride and joy we are after New York City, Vienna and Tokyo presenting the newest addition to the Impossible Project Space network:

May 3 will see a glamourous Opening Party that will bath Paris in an analog ecstasy and make the French capital a new center of analog instant photography. There will be beer, karaoke and DJ Boris Gagarine – don’t miss it!

Befriend Impossible Paris on Facebook!

Celebrate & get PX 680 Cool Paris Edition feat. a 5,- Euro off Coupon!

No. 401

Viewfinder: James Erin de Jauregui

Patrick Tobin, | 382 days ago

Hello, Viewfinder fans. Welcome back to our feature celebrating interesting projects that incorporate Impossible film. This week, we bring you photographer and new father James Erin de Jauregui…

“Shortly before my daughter was born, I began thinking of a personal project that I could do with her. Being a photographer, taking pictures of her was a given. So, I began to think of how I could challenge myself. I knew that I wanted to do something that wouldn’t be easy and would have lots of options to be displayed in a possible final art piece.

With that in mind, I decided that I would try my best to take at least one Polaroid of her a day. From there, I decided to limit myself to only SX-70 cameras. I do have a Polaroid 600 SE, a Spectra camera, a couple of folding Land Cameras, Polaroid backs for medium format cameras and a 4×5. I could try to utilize them all, but keeping this project to just integral film would give me a consistently-sized medium. Plus, the folding SX-70 is a great camera that can be taken anywhere without being cumbersome.

Another reason I choose to use Impossible Project film is because I really wanted this medium to work. Being born in the late 70s, it was easy to take Polaroid for granted. They were always there and available just about everywhere. Polaroid film was one of those items that you just never thought would be gone. However, when Polaroid ceased production in 2008, I was heartbroken.

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No. 402

Parmaroid

Marlene Kelnreiter | 381 days ago

MAY 5 - 26, 2012
Rosso Amapola
Borgo del Correggio 48a
43121 Parma
Italy
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Parmaroid exhibition is composed by 19 analog instant images.. The author of the pictures is Roberto Cavalieri who has collected lots of experience with Polaroid and Impossible films after a long period of activity as a photoreporter in Africa, where he created photography books such as “Prima della libertà” – “Before freedom” (about the life in the prisons of five African countries and its overcrowded reality, non-existent justice, great injury of human right) and “Volti di guerra” – “War faces” (portraits of soldiers and war victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo).

The photo exhibition is to remember Parma, Roberto’s home town, using instant images, capturing left-in-time spaces.

No. 403

ANALOG FEEDBACK NIGHT RECAP

Jon Campolo | 380 days ago

Photo by Adam Custins

Last week at the NYC Space we had our first ever Analog Feedback Night. Impossible photographers and enthusiasts gathered to discuss their images in an informal open table discussion. The night was a warm gathering of like minded individuals and an excellent way for people to meet other passionate Impossible photographers. We discussed shooting methods, differences in film types, and the advantages and disadvantages of shooting analog instant film in various settings. Adam Custins came in with his portfolio and talked about how he integrates instant film into his commercial work. Dave Knapik was preparing for an art exhibition (up now!) and requested input about framing and presentation methods. We also had some great imagery shown by Josie Keefe, Patrick Tobin and Wendy Strauss.

Analog Feedback Night will be a reoccurring event at our space. If you miss those art school class critiques or just want to discuss other people’s work while getting feedback on your own, come to the next Analog Feedback night on May 31st!

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No. 403

Death Republica

Marlene Kelnreiter | 380 days ago

until MAY 11, 2012
En Face
2 rue Jacquard
75011 Paris
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In this dark exhibition French photographer Thibault Tourmente presents Polaroids and other dead stuff at Art Azart in Paris.

Thibault is using Impossible instant images in the most creative and wild way possible: “For me, Polaroid is not a photographic medium, it’s more a plastic support! You can do so many things with it: dissect, embroider, sew it… When you have a Polaroid in your hand you are not only holding a picture but an object. You catch the moment and you materialize it.”

The exhibition is more of an installation, consisting of manipulated Impossible images, curiosities, strange objects, collages and drawings.

This is the second exhibition of Thibault Tourmente in Raul Diaz’s shop/gallery En Face – a very special place is in Paris for the fans of analog instant photography.

Visit Thibault’s website
Visit the Exhibition on facebook

No. 405

8 Exposures...with Rommel Pecson.

Patrick Tobin, | 380 days ago

Welcome back to 8 Exposures, our instant film Q&A series. This entry turns the lens on our very good friend and extreme photographic talent, Rommel Pecson

Q1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

A: My prime Polaroid cameras are two SX-70 Alphas. I also have large format cameras for the 4×5 and 8×10 Polaroid films.

Q2) Why do you like instant photography?

A: There is an inherent risk and reward that all digital photography lacks which makes instant photography much more compelling for me. Also, instant photography for me is a great tool for honing my photographic skills. You really have to work hard and know your tools to translate your vision to the camera. Yes, there are quirks with instant camera and films, but this challenge is what makes you more aware of your tools and subject because the image taken is final.

Q3) What is your earliest memory of instant film?

A: My aunt taking instant photos of me when I was a kid, it was magic to see the images slowly appear on those small frames.

Q4) What’s your favorite Impossible Project film type?

A: PX 100, hands down. I really like the silvery tone that makes the image appear timeless and nostalgic.

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No. 406

HOLDEN X IMPOSSIBLE CYCLE 4 WINNERS!

Jon Campolo | 379 days ago

Photo by Michelle Karpman

Cycle 4 of the Holden x Impossible Timeless In An Instant photo contest has closed.

The winners of round four were chosen by American photographer Jimmy Fontaine. A fashion and music photographer by trade, Jimmy is interested in communicating candid truth through portraiture.

And the winner is…

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No. 407

The Camera Museum: Polaroid 50th Anniversary Sun 600 SE

Patrick Tobin, | 379 days ago

In 1987, Polaroid celebrated its 50th anniversary. Fittingly, a special edition of the popular Sun 600 LMS camera was released, with gold face and marked, “Polaroid 50, 1937-1987”.

Aside from its appearance, the Polaroid 50th Anniversary camera sported the same features as the earlier Sun 600 LMS. A basic 600-series camera, the 50th Anniversary camera features a 116mm single-element plastic lens, fixed focus with a minimal focal length of 4 feet, electronic shutter and a built-in electronic flash.

Additionally, this special-edition camera was accompanied with a matching “Polaroid 50” carrying case.

The 50th Anniversary Sun 600 works with any of Impossible’s 600-speed film. For a complete selection of compatible films, click HERE

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No. 408

Impossible's Sunday Brunch

Patrick Tobin, | 378 days ago

Photo by Thomas Krauss

Hi friends, and welcome to Impossible’s Sunday Brunch. Each week, we’ll be posting 5 tasty photos that caught our eye over the past week.

Photos this week were taken by Thomas Krauss, Bradley Johnson, Thomas Bottcher, Josie Keefe and Zia Khan, using the following film types: PX 680 Cool, PX 70 Cool and PX 100

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No. 409

8 Exposures...with Juli Werner

Patrick Tobin, | 377 days ago

Hi there, instanteers. Welcome back to 8 Exposures, our instant film Q&A series. This week, we bring you New Mexico-based Juli Werner…

Q1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

A: I have 14 Polaroid cameras in my collection, give or take. The ones that I use the most are an original SX-70 that I mainly use to shoot expired Polaroid 600 film and two SX-70 Alphas that I use for Impossible films. I also love my SLR 680 and Spectra. I have a couple of different cameras for peel-apart film, but my favorite is the 250 that I bought from Dave Bias a few years ago. I love being able to have a couple of different cameras loaded up with different films.

Q2) Why do you like instant photography?

A: Because it’s magic. It captures a moment in time like no other medium. And it brings joy to so many people, myself included. Instant film always makes me feel better. If I am down or having a bad day, shooting a few shots seems to turn things around. Magic!

I also love the imperfections of instant film. I tend to be a perfectionist, but instant film forces me to let go and be open to anything that happens. I find that I eventually fall in love with most of my instant shots, even the ones that I initially cast aside as mistakes. I even love the film jams that occasionally happen. The color changes that some of the Impossible films go through are incredible.

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No. 410

Factory Shots 6/8

Factory Team | 376 days ago

Photo by Lia Sáile

The Film Production Machine

On the top floor of Building North is the heart of Impossible film production – the production hall. There are 9 giant production machines located as well as several pod filling machines, 1 big slitter, the reactors, 2 molding machines and many additional tools.

This area is the loudest part of the factory and the machines can be heard and felt throughout the entire building like heavy heartbeats.

This photo shows only one part of the production machine; it is the rotating part with several stations in wich different adjustments (folding, glue, filmcode etc.) are made to package our film into the nice inner box.

8 Factory Shots will present one photo a week for eight weeks.

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No. 411

Viewfinder: Rambler's Bone

Patrick Tobin, | 375 days ago

On April 5th, American born photographers Mikael Kennedy & Sean Sullivan set out from Los Angeles, CA, deep into the heart of the country on a 30 day road trip to explore America, sponsored by Wolverine boots.

The project, titled Ramblers Bone, chronicles Sullivan & Kennedy’s trek east into the high deserts of New Mexico before turning north through the Rockies, into the wild lands of Montana, across to the Pacific for the last leg of their journey, bringing them down the California coast where the wilderness meets the water.

Mikael brought along some PX 70 film on his journey and he has captured some beautiful moments.

To see more of the duo’s photographic work from their trip, please visit www.ramblersbone.com/

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No. 412

In the Press: Holland Herald

Marlene Kelnreiter | 374 days ago

Mark Smith has recently paid a visit to the Impossible factory in Enschede for an interview with Impossible’ co-founder and production manager André Bosman.

This interview along with a brilliant article has now been published in the in-flight magazine of KLM, the Holland Herald.

Luckily, you don’t have to board a KLM plane to enjoy it but can simply click here to read the whole article

No. 413

PZ 680 Color Shade COOL

Marlene Kelnreiter | 373 days ago

We are proud to present the last film of our Spring 2012 Cool Edition Film Line – a new color film that works with your beloved Spectra, Image & 1200 cameras. Enjoy extra wide shots with soft and dreamy color tones, imbuing your cinematic instant images with a modern spin on vintage color characteristics.

In order to bring out the coolest colors ever you’ll have to understand this film and in which situations it will create the greatest colors:
> For best results on bright days, turn your L/D switch to DARKEN
> This film performs best in diffuse light and loves overcast days
> The film does not respond very well to flash (images will be muddy)
> Make sure you shield this film well
> Keep the photos warm for the first few minutes of development

Get the film in our Online Shop

No. 414

TRACES OF TIME - OPENING RECEPTION RECAP

Jon Campolo | 373 days ago

Last Thursday we celebrated the opening of our latest exhibition, Traces of Time, at the NYC Space. The show consists of images taken by photographers and fellow travelers Varial and Fabrice Nadjari along their travels in the deserts and villages of Afghanistan.

Guests enjoyed the vibrant showcase of Impossible films alongside a video presentation of the artists’ journey. DJ Rodolphe filled the room with vinyl music, refreshments were generously provided by Brooklyn Brewery and Impossible photographers captured the night on the new PX100 COOL film.

Thank you to all who attended, and congratulations to the artists. Traces of Time will be on display at the Impossible Project NYC Space during regular open hours: Monday through Friday 11am–7pm and on Weekends 12pm–6pm until June 3rd. Don’t miss your chance to see it!

No. 415

SX-70 WORKSHOP @ THE NYC SPACE

Jon Campolo | 373 days ago

SUNDAY, May 20, 2012
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Impossible Project NYC Space
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Photo by Kisha Bari

Master an Iconic Tool in the History of Analog Photography!

The Impossible Project NYC Space is excited to welcome back a classic workshop on the most celebrated of Polaroid cameras, the SX-70. On Sunday, May 20th, the Impossible team will host a three hour interactive workshop on maximizing Impossible film in the Polaroid Sx-70 Camera. Our introductory workshops are designed to give you the confidence you need to let your imagination run wild! We’ll discuss the features of the SX-70 camera and focus on shooting techniques to ensure you achieve the best results out of the newest Impossible films available.

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No. 416

Anna Paquin for Zooey Magazine

Marlene Kelnreiter | 373 days ago

Anna Paquin by Derek Wood

Impossible is proud to announce its collaboration with the lovely Zooey magazine.

Analog instant art lover and photographer Derek Wood will from now on be shooting very special Impossible images for upcoming issues.

Anna Paquin, lead of “True Blood”, is not only gracing the cover of the current issue of Zooey magazine but is also the first Impossible model for Derek’s upcoming Impossible images.

Get Zooey on newsstands now.

Get Gold Frame film in our Online Shop

No. 417

Paris - we're open!

Marlene Kelnreiter | 373 days ago

Photo by Eglantine Aubry

We’re Open! Come and visit our new and brilliant Impossible Project Space in Paris.

Situated close to Republique in the “Haut Marais” in one of the most creative and bustling district of the city we’ve opened our doors, providing you with all Impossible films and accessoires, refurbished Polaroid cameras, books and magazines.

Befriend Impossible Paris on Facebook

Click for all Store details

Buy PX 680 Cool Paris Edition online and get 5 Euro off your first purchase in Paris!

No. 418

8 Exposures...with Thomas Krauss

Patrick Tobin, | 373 days ago

Hello, Impossibles! Welcome back to 8 Exposures, our instant film Q&A series. This entry brings you photographic Frenchman Thomas Krauss…

Q1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

A: From the moment I fell for instantaneous photographs I‘ve tried different ones, but mostly those that use 600 film. The very first one, the trigger, the Archduke of Austria, was the fruit of an exchange for a Holga. Lately I’ve mostly been using an SLR 680, a 690, and an instant Type 100 back for my 4×5 camera.

Q2) Why do you like instant photography?

A: I honestly don’t know, my banker is after me. My wife and him agree so much in restraining my buying frenzy that I’m beginning to think there’s something between them…My photographs lack perfection. I don’t master any of the parameters at shooting…

Q3) What is your earliest memory of instant film?

A: The one and only time during my childhood when I used a Polaroid was for Manu’s birthday. Manu was the little fair-haired boy who lived opposite us. (Since then he has grown and moved).
The boy I’ve always known.
The boy I cycled with.
The boy I watched the Tour de France with – the boy who made me hate the Tour de France.
The boy I played Monopoly with – the boy who made me hate Monopoly…So maybe he’s the one who made me hate birthdays and love Polaroid!

Q4) What’s your favorite Impossible film type?

A: Meat is my hobby-horse. The colour of meat. I’ve...Read All

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No. 413

Viewfinder: Chloe Aftel at Coachella

Patrick Tobin, | 372 days ago

Recently, our good friend Chloe Aftel attended Coachella to shoot for Spin Magazine. While there, she also captured some beautiful, dreamy shots using Impossible PZ 680 film

Chloe says, “Using the new Impossible films at Coachella was a real pleasure. From the overcast days to the bright sunlight, I got nothing but extraordinary colors. The film really creates its own atmosphere that only enhances the lighting conditions of the day.”

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No. 420

Impossible's Sunday Brunch - Issue 2

Patrick Tobin, | 371 days ago

Photo by Worth Goddard

Hi friends, and welcome back to Impossible’s Sunday Brunch. Each week, we’ll be posting 5 tasty photos that caught our eye over the past week.

On the menu today, photos taken by Worth Goddard, Santi Navarro Benavente, Scott Southall, Matt Widmann and Mark von Minden.

The photos were taken with following film types: PX 70 12/11 and PX 70 Nigo

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No. 421

Dr. Love's Tips: The Impossible Flash Bar by Mint

Patrick Tobin, | 369 days ago

Hello again, Dr. Love fans! This week, Dr. Love talks about the occasional hiccups you may experience when using the Impossible Flash Bar by Mint with your SX-70…

We’ve had several people write in asking for some help in how to use their new Impossible Mint Flashbars. For many people, they are only now using a flash on their cameras for the first time. Either that, or they haven’t used a flash for a long while.

It is not uncommon to encounter some issues when first trying a flash on your camera. These cameras as you all know are old, and even ones repaired to the best of anyone’s ability can show some quirks when first using a flash again.

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No. 422

MAURIZIO GALIMBERTI ARTIST TALK & WORKSHOP RECAP!

Jon Campolo | 369 days ago

Last weekend we were lucky enough to host TWO special events with Italian maestro and analog instant master photographer Maurzio Galimberti at the NYC Space.

During his visit to New York, Maurizio shared his experiences and thoughts on the instant analog medium and on his transition from Polaroid to Impossible films. Some lucky guests were selected as subjects for some of his unique instant mosaic work, and the Impossible team was there to capture a video of the action.

To send him off in style, The NYC Space will host one final event with Maurizio, a farewell pizza party and documentary screening!

Come by The Impossible Project NYC Space on Tuesday the 22nd of May for a one time screening of a wonderful documentary on the photographic life of Maurizio Galimberti. If you missed the chance to meet him earlier this month, now’s your chance to eat pizza and drink some beers with Maurizio himself at this informal event.

MAURIZIO GALIMBERTI DOCUMENTARY & PIZZA PARTY!

WHEN: TUESDAY, MAY 22ND, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE: Impossible Project NYC Space, 425 Broadway, 5th Floor Between Howard & Canal Street
FREE and open to the public!

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No. 423

Factory Shots 7/8

Factory Team | 369 days ago

Photo by Lia Sáile

The Read-out panel

One of the huge advantages of our analog project is that also our working tools are very analog. Being around 40 years old, the old Polaroid film production machinery is just as analog as we and our products are.

In general there is no complicated computer programming needed (although there were some digital adjustments made in the past) in order to keep all machines up and running. Whenever any problem occurs, the corresponding light flashes up on the read-out panel. We then know where to find the problem to repair or to replace an old and tired feature of the machine – and zack! everything is up and running again.

8 Factory Shots will present one photo a week for eight weeks.

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No. 414

Viewfinder: Kyle Vaughn

Patrick Tobin, | 368 days ago

Welcome back to Viewfinder, our ongoing series showcasing interesting projects that incorporate Impossible film. This week, we bring you Texas photographer Kyle Vaughn…

“My name is Kyle Vaughn, and I am a writer, teacher, and photographer in Dallas, Texas. As an artist, though I’ve predominantly worked as a writer over the last 15 years, I’ve increasingly turned to photography for inspiration and have even made a go at photography at a more professional level, publishing images and making and selling Polaroid posters. And though I continue on mainly as a writer, I’d say that photography somewhat saved my writing, teaching me how to better see the images I was after and how to study multiple points of view (even the inside of something), somewhat like the sculptor Auguste Rodin challenged his secretary to do. As it happens, his secretary was the poet Rainer Maria Rilke! I learned that as a writer, I am not separate from the things I am writing about, not somehow above the world, not in character nor in spirit nor in mind. I learned that I needed to interact with the world, be involved. That merging of the metaphysical back into the physical is what, in part, drew me to instant photography. And as an artist who loves to both preserve the important parts of my past, but also experiment, I have been fascinated and inspired by the Impossible Project from the moment I read of their plan to continue...Read All

No. 425

Light Night Impossible Pop-Up Shop

Marlene Kelnreiter | 368 days ago

MAY 18, 2012, 5.30 - 10 pm
Open Eye
19 Mann Island
Liverpool Waterfront
Liverpool
L3 1BP
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Founded in 1977 Open Eye is an independent not-for-profit photography gallery based in Liverpool. They are one of the UK’s leading photography spaces, and the only gallery dedicated to photography and related media in the North West of England.

Come along to Open Eye Gallery on Liverpool Light Night with your friends and loved ones and get snapped vintage-style! Open Eye is well and truly hooked on Impossible Project’s new instant film, so they decided to invite Incognito artist and Impossible expert Tom Wright to spread the love.

Tom is setting-up a pop up studio outside the gallery, creating gorgeous snapshots of you and yours to take away.

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No. 426

Ruvan & Kasia in Dazed Digital & at Aria London

Marlene Kelnreiter | 367 days ago

MAY 18 - JUN 15, 2012
Aria’s Barnsbury Hall
Barnsbury Street
Islington
London N1 1PN
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Kasia Bobula

Tonight sees the opening of a brand new Impossible exhibition at contemporary lifestyle store Aria.

The exhibition features the Impossible artworks of Ruvan Wijesooriya and Kasia Bobula.

The two artists were talking to Dazed about their analog instant experiences and thoughts – read the interview herel

No. 427

VARIAL & NADJARI ARTIST TALK @ THE NYC SPACE

Jon Campolo | 367 days ago

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Impossible Project NYC Space
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To celebrate the recent opening of Traces of Time, the vibrant new exhibition to open on our South wall, photographers and fellow travelers Varial and Fabrice Nadjari will visit the NYC Space to talk about their experience shooting Impossible film in the remote deserts and villages of the Wakhan corridor, Afghanistan. Guests will have the opportunity to ask the artists about their shooting and survival techniques and hear the inside story on their adventure. If you haven’t had a chance to see this unique exhibition, Traces of Time will be showing in the NYC Space until June 1st.

While you prepare your burning questions for the artists, check out their story on The New York Times LENS blog or listen to their interview on NPR!

WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WHERE: Impossible Project Space NYC 425 Broadway, 5th Floor Between Howard & Canal Streets
RSVP: Email rsvp@theimpossibleproject.com or call +1 212 219 3254
FREE and open to the public!

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No. 422

8 Exposures...with Heather Polley

Patrick Tobin, | 366 days ago

Photo by Nick and Dave Photography

It’s time for another foray into 8 Exposures territory. This entry revolves around California photographer Heather Polley

1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

I have several folding SX-70s, as well as a plastic box-type Pronto SX-70. For pack film, I shoot an Automatic 104 Land Camera. My dad is conveniently a vintage camera dealer. He recently gave me three Spectra cameras that are so new to me, I haven’t had a chance to shoot them yet.

2) Why do you like instant photography?

Instant film breathed new life into my work. I’ve always been an analog photographer, and I work a lot with alternative print processes because the element of chance brings a freshness and beauty that you don’t often see in digital work. I like happy accidents and imperfections. I shot with 35mm film for many years, but I have found that shooting instant film adds a new layer of complexity to my compositions.

3) What is your earliest memory of instant film?

Most of the pictures my parents took of me as a child were with a Polaroid camera, probably a One Step. It was there for every milestone and event while I was growing up.

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No. 429

Polaroid Classic Line presents: Factory Jacket

Marlene Kelnreiter | 366 days ago

The Polaroid Classic Line – presented by Impossible in collaboration with Polaroid – brings you a selection of the most memorable products and designs from Polaroid’s history. Today we are proud to present the latest addition to this carefully developed product line.

During the 70s and 80s, Polaroid factory workers wore the original Polaroid jacket at special occasions. Its classic, sporty yet elegant design features the legendary Polaroid Color Spectrum and emanates classic Polaroid style.

The Polaroid Classic Line now makes this replica garment available to the worldwide fans of analog instant photography. The Polaroid factory jacket is produced with the highest attention to the original details in state of the art modern production, made of hi-tech breathable polyester microfiber. Please check the details on available sizes in the online shop to find a jacket that perfectly fits you, available in XS, S, M, L and XL – GO TO SHOP

No. 430

HOLDEN X IMPOSSIBLE CYCLE 5 WINNERS!

Jon Campolo | 365 days ago

Photo by Melanie Rodriguez

Cycle 5 of the Holden x Impossible Timeless In An Instant photo contest has closed.

The winners of round five were chosen by California born photographer Kassia Meador. A world traveler at heart, Kassia draws influence from the sun and surf, communicating youthfulness through her sun soaked images.

And the winner is…

BARCELONA
by Melanie Rodriguez
Film: PX 70 Color Shade

And Runner Up:

SUMMER
by Dylan Boyd
Film: PX 680 COOL

Congratulations to Melanie and Dylan! Each will receive an Impossible film pack and a Holden t-shirt.

Don’t miss your chance to become a winner of the 6th and FINAL ROUND and win the last of the bi-weekly prizes – SUBMIT HERE and best of luck!

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No. 431

The Camera Museum: Polaroid 1200si

Patrick Tobin, | 365 days ago

The Polaroid 1200si camera was first released in 2000, with an updated rounded body, as opposed to the square body of the earlier Spectra System cameras. Additionally, it differs from earlier Spectra models in that the film counter counts upward rather than downward and it was designed for compatibility with the foreign-market 12-exposure “1200” film pack.

The Polaroid 1200si features a 3-element 125mm “Quintic” plastic lens, electronic shutter, programmed automatic exposure automatic focus using Polaroid’s Sonar AF system, focus distance indicator in viewfinder which can be set for feet or meters, built-in electronic flash, a built-in self timer and a socket for electronic remote control. The Polaroid 1200si is silver in color, with navy blue trim.

The Polaroid 1200si works with all of Impossible’s PZ films. For a complete selection of compatible films, please click HERE

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No. 432

Impossible's Sunday Brunch - Issue 3

Patrick Tobin, | 364 days ago

Photo by Sara Robinson

Hi friends, and welcome back to Impossible’s Sunday Brunch. Each week, we’ll be posting 5 tasty photos that caught our eye over the past week.

Now that the weather is improving we’ll enjoy this brunch on a picnic table. We’re loving all the great outdoor shots people are taking!

This week’s photos were taken by Sara Robinson, Emily Hunt, Cristina Corduneanu, Inger Margrete and win†erwald using the following film types: PX 70 12/11 film, PX 680 Cool and PZ 680

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No. 433

Factory Shots 8/8

Factory Team | 362 days ago

Photo by Lia Sáile

The 8×10 Film Production Machine

In late 2009 we managed to save the last intact production machinery for the legendary 8×10 inch film format. We carefully re-located this unique equipment from Waltham near Boston to the Impossible factory, where the 8×10 production machinery is now set up.

We have already done some successful tests with Impossible 8×10 film and hope to make this new format available to worldwide customers sometimes in 2012. Keep your fingers crossed when it comes to upgrade lab samples to production, one of our biggest challenge in film production.

8 Factory Shots presented one photo a week for eight weeks. Thank you for following!

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No. 434

Viewinder: Ignas Kutavicius' Instant Experiments

Patrick Tobin, | 361 days ago

Welcome back to Viewfinder, our blog series highlighting interesting projects that incorporate Impossible film. This week, we are happy to present Ignas Kutavicius…

I was born in Lithuania at the ending of the Soviet Union era. These were the times when all foreign things were extremely rare and popular. At that time I had only heard of a camera that develops a picture moments after it was taken. I don’t think I even believed my friends when they told me about it, until I saw and experienced it myself. It was like magic! Unfortunately to own something like that you had to work in ships that go abroad or have special connections.

I started working with instant film as a photographer in the summer of 2008. My brother invited me to music and arts festival Satta Outside that took place in an old yacht club on the coast of the Curonian spit – a stone’s throw away from my hometown Klaipeda. Photography stores were selling their last reserves of Polaroid 600 film when I bought about 5 packs that I used for photographing the festival. I fell in love with this material from the first few shots and was extremely happy a few years later when I heard about Impossible Project and its important mission giving instant film a new life!

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No. 435

Analog Feedback Night is Back!

Jon Campolo | 360 days ago

THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Impossible Project NYC Space
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Let’s talk about PX, baby!

Tackling the Impossible takes time, dedication and expertise − and we can all get by with a little help from our friends. Come join in on the ever-growing Impossible community for our next monthly Analog Feedback Night.

Next Thursday, May 31st, come by the NYC Space to show off your work. Talk film and photography with like minded instant enthusiasts over a few beers. Discover new camera and film secrets, geek out and maybe even get your work featured on The Impossible Blog – this is your chance to connect with other artists and photographers involved in the instant film community!

WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE: Impossible Project Space NYC 425 Broadway, 5th Floor Between Howard & Canal Streets
RSVP: Email rsvp@theimpossibleproject.com or call +1 212 219 3254
FREE and open to the public!

No. 436

Dr. Love's Tips: New PZ 680 COOL

Patrick Tobin, | 360 days ago

After some testing here at Impossible, we’ve come to realize our latest version of the new PZ 680 COOL film has some unique properties that we thought we should address. Here’s Dr. Love…

Some of the conventional wisdom that has come to be associated with how to work with our films, may actually lead to making your images look worse instead of better. Some things we want to point out are…

1. The film is NOT fast, as we originally reported. It actually tests a little slow. It is however VERY sensitive in opacification failure, EVEN with the use of a Frog Tongue. Be very careful to shield completely!
2. If you have tried adjustments to counteract blown highlights and crushed blacks (little latitude and range), there are some things that you might be doing that actually compound the problem.

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No. 437

8 Exposures...with Tyler Tyndell

Patrick Tobin, | 359 days ago

Welcome back to 8 Exposures, our popular instant film Q&A series. This week, we turn our lens on Texas teacher and photographer Tyler Tyndell…

1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

The truth is that by the time this interview runs, it will have changed. Realizing the potential for all Polaroid camera models to be useful, I acquire them readily. Of course, my SX-70 is with me at all times as well as two 250 Land Cameras. Being as it is, when my SX-70 needs troubleshooting, my father-in-law is kind enough to lend me one of his. Other cameras that are usually with me are an SX-70 Pronto and a Polaroid Spectra.

2) Why do you like instant photography?

Can I give a dissertation? In all seriousness, instant photography breathes creativity. For me it provides an avenue for creativity that I would have never been exposed to otherwise. I believe the addictive quality induced from instant photography is best explained by truly understanding the magnitude of what happens the moment you press the shutter. It could be everything or nothing that you imagined. The 35-year-old camera could false shoot and you may end up transferring the pack to another camera, just to harvest the image.

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No. 361

The Camera Museum: Polaroid OneStep Express

Patrick Tobin, | 358 days ago

In 1997, Polaroid reissued their plastic-bodied 600 cameras with a more modern, rounded trim. The Polaroid OneStep Express camera is otherwise the same as the earlier One Step Flash, with a built-in flash and a sliding close-up lens. It came in various color schemes, most common being the pictured green & grey and navy blue & grey.

The Polaroid OneStep Express sports a single-element 116mm plastic lens, fixed focus of 4 feet (2 feet with the close-up lens in place), electronic shutter, programmed automatic exposure and a built-in electronic flash.

The Polaroid OneStep Express works with all of Impossible’s 600 film. For a complete list of compatible films, click HERE.

To purchase your own Polaroid OneStep Express camera kit, click HERE.

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No. 439

Impossible's Sunday Brunch - Issue 4

Patrick Tobin, | 356 days ago

Photo by Hannes Caspar

Hi friends, and welcome back to Impossible’s Sunday Brunch. Each week, we’ll be posting tasty photos that caught our eye over the past week.

This week, we’re delivering extra flavor, with 9 scrumptious Impossible images, from Hannes Caspar, Amanda Raney, Barbara Stellmach, Chris Stapledon, Ben Lormore, Dan O’Connor, Claudia Toloni, Timothy Logan and Jessica Reinhardt

All images were taken with the following film types: PX 70 12/11 film, PX 680 Gold Frame film, PX 70 NIGO film and PX 600 Black Frame film

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No. 440

8 Exposures...with Marion Lanciaux.

Patrick Tobin, | 356 days ago

Greetings, Instanteers! Welcome back to 8 Exposures, our instant film Q&A series. For this week’s entry, we bring you Parisian wonder Marion Lanciaux…

Q1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

A: I have several Polaroid cameras but mainly use my SX-70 and my 600 SE.

Q2) Why do you like instant photography?

A: First of all, instant film has a special way to turn something trifle into a strange chemical dream. It makes you feel like an alchemist as you can tear it open, torture it and play with it. Besides, when you work on portraits, it creates a very special bond between the person who takes the picture and the person who strikes the pose as both can discover the image appearing on film at the same time. Sharing this is rather intense as you tell a lot to someone without using words.

Q3) What is your earliest memory of instant film?

A: Family snapshots taken when we used to live in Terre Haute, Indiana. I think they were shot with a Kodak instant camera though. I was hardly thirteen when I fell in love with Sarah Moon’s work but didn’t know it was Polaroid film then.

Q4) What’s your favorite Impossible film type?

A: So far, I’ve enjoyed PX 680 the most but I’m having a blast at testing the new PX 70.

Q5) What are your favorite subjects to photograph?

A: I’m lucky enough that my loved ones and dear friends are always up for a shooting and they are...Read All

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No. 441

East Village Boys - "For Personal Use" Exhibition at Impossible NYC

Patrick Tobin | 355 days ago

Thursday, June 7th, 2012
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Impossible Project NYC Space
425 Broadway
5th Floor
Between Howard & Canal Streets
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Photo by Andrew Yang

Once upon a time, horny boys, pornography dilettantes, sneaky voyeurs, slutty exhibitionists, and queers of all types were confined to instant photography to document their private activities and tastes in all things a little less than appropriate. As a part of the Queer New York International Arts Festival, East Village Boys is bringing together a few of their favorite artists to create new work specifically for an exhibition at the Impossible Project’s NYC Space.

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No. 442

Viewfinder: Ray Lego

Patrick Tobin, | 354 days ago

Named one of the world’s best photographers by Lurzers Archive, Ray Lego loves shooting with Impossible Project film for commercial and personal projects. Some of his commercial clients include Nike, ESPN, Warner Brothers, Atlantic Records and Death+Taxes Magazine.

The Polaroid 690 is his weapon of choice and Impossible film is his ammo.

“I love the visual bombardments, from the moments of calmness to the ambush,” says Lego. “The Polaroid camera and Impossible film help me take random pictures that describe how we see – not all at once but in separate glimpses. Shooting the Impossible film on commercial projects is a great ice-breaker; the tactile and tangible quality of instant film is so unique, most subjects are in awe. On personal projects, experimentation, creativity, innovation with the film helps me push the envelope of photography.”

You can see more of Ray’s work at www.raylego.com

No. 429

Polaroid Classic Line presents: Factory Jacket

Marlene Kelnreiter | 366 days ago

The Polaroid Classic Line – presented by Impossible in collaboration with Polaroid – brings you a selection of the most memorable products and designs from Polaroid’s history. Today we are proud to present the latest addition to this carefully developed product line.

During the 70s and 80s, Polaroid factory workers wore the original Polaroid jacket at special occasions. Its classic, sporty yet elegant design features the legendary Polaroid Color Spectrum and emanates classic Polaroid style.

The Polaroid Classic Line now makes this replica garment available to the worldwide fans of analog instant photography. The Polaroid factory jacket is produced with the highest attention to the original details in state of the art modern production, made of hi-tech breathable polyester microfiber. Please check the details on available sizes in the online shop to find a jacket that perfectly fits you, available in XS, S, M, L and XL – GO TO SHOP

No. 413

PZ 680 Color Shade COOL

Marlene Kelnreiter | 373 days ago

We are proud to present the last film of our Spring 2012 Cool Edition Film Line – a new color film that works with your beloved Spectra, Image & 1200 cameras. Enjoy extra wide shots with soft and dreamy color tones, imbuing your cinematic instant images with a modern spin on vintage color characteristics.

In order to bring out the coolest colors ever you’ll have to understand this film and in which situations it will create the greatest colors:
> For best results on bright days, turn your L/D switch to DARKEN
> This film performs best in diffuse light and loves overcast days
> The film does not respond very well to flash (images will be muddy)
> Make sure you shield this film well
> Keep the photos warm for the first few minutes of development

Get the film in our Online Shop