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December 2010

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No. 33

20 x 24 Camera at Levis Workshops, December 4th!

Anne Bowerman, | 900 days ago

Saturday, 12/04/10 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Levis Workshops
18 Wooster Street
New York
NY

In collaboration with the Impossible Project and the 20×24 Studio NY, artists Jen Trausch and Rada dada invite you on an impossible analog adventure into the wonders and magic of large format instant photography at the Levi’s Photo Workshop in New York City. Using the legendary original 20×24 Polaroid Camera, (one of five globally in existence) as well as a secret and never before seen selection of wild, expired and unpredictable film treasures, this demonstration will reveal rarely seen dimensions of this outstanding medium.

This event will take place Saturday, December 4th at the Levi’s Photo Workshop, 18 Wooster Street, NYC from 3:00 to 5:00pm.

The 20 × 24 Studio. Established in 1986, the NY studio has housed the 20×24 Polaroid Camera making it available to artists and photographers around the world. The camera has a long history of working with artists such as Mary Ellen Mark, Julian Schnabel, Chuck Close and William Wegman. In 2008, as Polaroid closed its factory doors, the Studio went independent saving the last rolls of 20×24 Film from extinction.

No. 34

The Decemberists Project

Josie Keefe, | 900 days ago

The Impossible Project is please to announce a special collaboration with The Decemberists and photographer Autumn De Wilde.

The Decemberists upcoming album The King is Dead will feature deluxe limited edition packaging. Each of the 2,500 box sets will be unique and distinctive, featuring a one of a kind polaroid from De Wilde. The clamshell box will include the CD, 180 gram vinyl….(more after the jump)

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No. 35

8 Photos in 8 Hours: What would you shoot?

Dave Bias, | 895 days ago

Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 8-10pm
Bar DeVille
701 North Damen Ave
Chicago
IL

Design Bureau magazine & The Impossible Project present Inspiration Behind Instant Film.

A select group of Chicago artists were chosen to exhibit their creative process on instant film showcasing their design inspirations and creative catalysts. Using The Impossible Project film, each participant was tasked with capturing a moment every hour for eight hours in effort to emphasize the importance of instant film in photojournalism. 10 pieces will be on physical and digital display throughout the “Inspiration Behind Instant Film” event, taking place December 8th at Bar DeVille in Chicago, Illinois from 8 to 10 PM. Post event coverage, including the exhibit pieces will be available online.

About Design Bureau magazine:
Design Bureau delivers an honest and inspirational global dialogue on design from diverse disciplines and points of view. It gathers people like you – creative professionals, style arbiters and industry leaders – and connects you with a like-minded community of design enthusiasts across the world with one common idea: discovering great design and the people who make it happen. Published bi-monthly in Chicago by ALARM Press and is available in bookstores nationwide.

Download the Invite »

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No. 36

"Facing the Impossible" Opening Reception

Josie Keefe, | 891 days ago

Wednesday December 15th, 6-9 pm
The Impossible Project New York Space
425 Broadway 5th Floor
New York NY 10013

Its been a long journey, but with the help of our dedicated customers and supporters, we’re on the path to reinstating the instant film.

Join us for the opening reception of our new exhibit, “Facing the Impossible”. The exhibit will open this Wednesday, December 15 from 6-9 pm at our NYC project space. The exhibit will display 31 original portraits shot by some of our favorite photographers; Adam Goldberg, Adarsha Benjamin, Chloe Aftel, Irène Nam, Jen Altman, Lou O’Bedlam, Mikael Kennedy, Patrick Winfield, Rommel Pecson, The Gentlemen Amateur, Thibault Tourmente and Tim Mantoani. Come to the space and check out these stunning enlargements of our historic integral films.

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No. 37

Levi's + 20x24 + Impossible

Dave Bias, | 885 days ago

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No. 38

The Mark Weaver Prints Have Arrived!

Dave Bias, | 884 days ago

a portrait of Edwin Land by Mark Weaver - 24 in square
  • number and signature detail

We here at The Impossible Project are huge fans of artist, illustrator and designer Mark Weaver. We have been waiting patiently for just the right opportunity to commission a print from the good Mr. Weaver, and what could be a better time than Christmas?!? And what better subject for the prints than our spiritual leader and genius inventor, Edwin Land.

Using a never-before published portrait of Dr. Land as a starting point, Mark has crafted a beautifully evocative image that cleverly references Land’s wonderful contributions to our world.

As of today, in the Impossible Project Space NYC, we have an exclusive, extremely limited edition of 48 hand-numbered and signed, 4-color silkscreen prints on heavyweight French Paper – available just in time for the holidays.

To buy one of these masterpieces, email nycspace@theimpossibleproject.com, call us at 888-250-6020 or stop by our 425 Broadway, NYC shop. If you make your purchase no later than Tuesday before 1pm and ask for “express shipping”, we can make sure these land on your doorstep by Christmas Eve!

The price is only $85 – and at that price, we don’t expect them to sit around here very long… NY residents will pay sales tax. Priority Mail shipping is $11 and Express Mail shipping is $25.

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No. 674

The Camera Museum: Polaroid SX-70 OneStep

Patrick Tobin, | 159 days ago

With its rigid white and black plastic body and its iconic rainbow stripe, the classic SX-70 OneStep is one of the most recognizable cameras Polaroid ever produced. It was first released in 1977 as a more affordable alternative to the folding SX-70s and has been a fan favorite ever since.

The SX-70 OneStep has a single-element plastic lens with fixed aperture (103mm, f14.6), 4 ft minimum focus distance, an exposure dial and a socket for flashbars. The OneStep can be used with the Impossible Flashbar by Mint or disposable flash bars, and works with any of our film for SX-70s, which can be found HERE.

Just in time for the holidays, we have a very limited quantity of SX-70 OneSteps available in our special White Christmas Rainbow SX-70 Kit. Act now and make your holiday merry and bright!

No. 592

The Camera Museum: Polaroid Business Edition

Patrick Tobin, | 232 days ago

The Polaroid Business Edition camera was first released in the early 1990s. It was similar in body style to Polaroid’s Sun 600 series but has a more advanced flash system with automatic charging, and a built-in sliding close-up lens.

It was a sister camera to the Polaroid Job Pro camera, but aimed toward a different market, “Designed for extra durability and ruggedness.”

The Business Edition has a single-element 116mm plastic lens, fixed focus with a standard minimum focal length of 4 feet (2 feet when close-up lens is in place), electronic shutter, programmed auto-exposure system and a built-in flash.

The Business Edition works with all of Impossible’s 600 film, which can be found HERE

To purchase your own Business Edition Camera Kit, click HERE

No. 548

The Camera Museum: Polaroid's See-Through Sun 660

Patrick Tobin, | 267 days ago

The Polaroid Sun 660 Autofocus camera was first released in 1981. It is similar in style to the earlier 600 cameras, with a rigid plastic body, but the Sun 660 utilizes Polaroid’s patented Sonar Autofocus technology. The distance to the subject is calculated by firing a high-frequency sound wave that bounces back to a gold-colored receiver beside the lens. The minimum focal length for the Sun 660 is 3 feet.

The see-through Sun 660 was actually a dealer model. It was given to camera shops so that they could demonstrate the functions and inner workings of Polaroid 600 cameras to customers.

The Sun 660 features a single-element 116mm, f/11 plastic lens, electronic shutter, built-in flash and Polaroid’s Light Management System, allowing the user to make exposure adjustments via a lighten/darken switch under the lens.

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No. 539

The Camera Museum: Polaroid's Neon Cool Cam

Patrick Tobin, | 274 days ago

In 1988, Polaroid released its Cool Cam, which was essentially the Sun 600 with flashy colors and branded with the “Cool Cam” moniker. It came in several color combinations, including Pink & Grey and the Red & Black. More rare is the Neon version, pictured here! The Cool Cam also came with a matching carrying case and a sheet of word bubble stickers that could be adhered to your photos to add some COOLNESS!

The Cool Cam features a single-element 116mm plastic lens, fixed focus, with minimum focal length of 4 feet, electronic shutter, programmed auto-exposure system and a built-in electronic flash.

The Cool Cam works with all of Impossible’s 600 films. For a complete list of compatible films, click HERE

You can also click HERE for a Polaroid 600 camera manual

No. 532

The Camera Museum: Polaroid Supercolor 635

Patrick Tobin, | 281 days ago

The Supercolor 635 was one of many variations in the simple plastic-bodied 600 camera line featuring the Light Management System.

A basic 600-series camera, the Supercolor 635 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. It is similar to the Sun 600 series in design, except for the beloved rainbow stripe which would be a characteristic true of the later Supercolor 635 CL edition as well.

To see a user manual for Polaroid 600 cameras like the Supercolor 635, click HERE.

The Supercolor 635 works with any of Impossible’s 600-speed film. For a complete selection of compatible films, click HERE

No. 525

The Camera Museum: Polaroid Amigo 620

Patrick Tobin, | 288 days ago

The Amigo 620 was introduced in the early 1980s for Polaroid’s 600-series integral film. The Amigo is a strange model because, although it lacks a built-in flash (a socket on its flip-up hood requires special “Flash 600” flashbars), it does include the added sliding close-up lens, allowing for photos as close as 2 feet.

The Amigo has a single-element 116mm plastic lens, fixed focus of 4 feet (2 feet with close-up lens), electronic shutter, and exposure correction dial and a creamy tan plastic body.

When shooting in low light or indoors, you’ll need “Flash 600” flash bars, which can be found on Ebay or Craigslist from time to time (Sorry, the Impossible Flash Bar by Mint has a very different contact and will not work on 600 flashless cameras like the Amigo!)

The Amigo 620 works with any of Impossible’s 600 film, which can be purchased HERE

No. 518

The Camera Museum: Polaroid SX-70 Time Zero AF Model 2

Patrick Tobin, | 295 days ago

As many consumers had difficulty with the manual focus on their original SX-70s, Polaroid began producing autofocus models in 1978. The Time Zero Autofocus Model 2, introduced in the early 1980s, differed from the 1978 version only in that the body is plastic instead of chrome-plated. It utilized the same advanced sonar technology.
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a series of ultrasonic chirps is emitted from an electrostatic transducer located under a plate over the lens. These chirps travel to the subject and bounce back to the camera’s receiver, alerting the camera to the subject’s distance, and the lens is turned on a motor to focus accordingly.

The Polaroid Time Zero Autofocus Model 2 features a 4-element 116mm glass lens, manual or autofocus capabilities, with a minimum focal length of 10.4 inches, electronic shutter, programmed automatic exposure and a socket for flashbars or electronic flashes. Another nice feature is a socket for an electrically-actuated remote shutter release.

The Time Zero AF Model 2 works with all of Impossible’s SX-70 films, which can be purchased HERE

To see a user manual for the SX-70 Sonar models, click HERE.

No. 511

The Camera Museum: Polaroid One 600

Patrick Tobin, | 302 days ago

In the early 2000s, Polaroid released one last line of instant cameras, including the One 600. Though similar in function and capabilities, these cameras are sleeker in design, opening and closing in a clamshell fashion.

The One 600 features a 100mm lens with minimum focus distance of 3 feet and a built-in electronic flash. Some models in this line omitted exposure control while others had the addition of a self-timer.

Please note that while it is possible to install the Impossible Frog Tongue in this camera type, it is not as simple as installing in the earlier 600 cameras. You will need small jewelers’ screwdrivers to access the factory frog tongue to remove it. We do not recommend attempting this unless you feel 100% comfortable with taking apart your camera.

To see a user manual for the One 600, please click HERE

The Polaroid One 600 camera works with any of the Impossible 600 films available HERE

No. 486

The Camera Museum: Polaroid Sun 650 SE

Patrick Tobin, | 309 days ago

The Sun 650 SE was one of many variations in the simple plastic-bodied 600 camera line.

A basic 600-series camera, the Sun 650 SE features a 116mm single-element plastic lens, fixed focus with a minimal focal length of 4 feet, plus a sliding close-up lens, allowing for photos as close as 2 feet, electronic shutter and a built-in electronic flash. It is similar to the Sun 600 series in design, except for the blue accents on the nameplate and the sliding close-up lens, and the blue button, which often signified a Polaroid special edition.

The Sun 650 SE works with any of Impossible’s 600-speed film. For a complete selection of compatible films, click HERE

To see a user manual for Polaroid 600 cameras like the Sun 650 SE, click HERE

No. 475

The Camera Museum: Polaroid SX-70 Sonar Blue Button Special Edition

Patrick Tobin, | 330 days ago

As many consumers had difficulty focusing with their original SX-70s, Polaroid released an autofocus model of their folding SX-70 in 1978. The SX-70 Time Zero Auto-Focus utilized a new and very advanced sonar technology. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a series of ultrasonic chirps is emitted from an electrostatic transducer located under a plate over the lens. These chirps travel to the subject and bounce back to the camera’s receiver, alerting the camera to the subject’s distance, and the lens is turned on a motor to focus accordingly.

The Polaroid SX-70 Time Zero Auto-Focus features a 4-element 116mm glass lens, manual or autofocus capabilities, with a minimum focal length of 10.4 inches, electronic shutter…

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No. 468

The Camera Museum: Polaroid Supercolor 635

Patrick Tobin, | 337 days ago

The Supercolor 635 was one of many variations in the simple plastic-bodied 600 camera line featuring the Light Management System. Polaroid released so many slightly different iterations in this line of cameras. This particular model has a silver face in place of the more common black face of Supercolors, and contains no sliding close-up lens.

A basic 600-series camera, the Supercolor 635 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. It is similar to the Sun 600 series in design, except for the beloved rainbow stripe which would be a characteristic true of the later Supercolor 635 CL edition as well.

The Supercolor 635 works with any of Impossible’s 600-speed film. For a complete selection of compatible films, click HERE

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