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March 2011

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No. 62

Workshop: "Girls on Film" with Chloe Aftel

Dave Bias, | 814 days ago

Sunday, March 13th - 12:30pm to 4pm
Impossible Project Space NYC
425 Broadway
5th floor
New York
NY 10013

The Impossible Project is proud to announce the first in an ongoing series of hands-on instant photography workshops. To kick off the series, we are thrilled to host photographer Chloe Aftel in our New York City retail and exhibition space.

Chloe has a special love for our Impossible instant films and has built her career around her “one frame movies”, confidently moving between fashion, commercial and fine art photography without ever compromising her distinct vision. Check out the images in the slideshow at right and see much more at her website.

During this very hands-on workshop, Chloe will go over her basic techniques working with Impossible instant film, vintage Polaroid SX-70 cameras and flash bars.  We will be making photographs in our Space, as well as outside in various Soho locations with Chloe’s chosen female model serving as both subject and muse.

Since this is our first Workshop in the NYC Space, we are offering a very special discounted registration fee of $125. The fee includes 1 pack of Impossible film, 1 flash bar, free use of an SX-70 camera for the afternoon, and a one-time 20% discount on anything in the shop during the workshop.  If you already own an SX-70, you are encouraged to bring your own.

There is a limit of 15 “seats” for this workshop, on a first come, first served basis.

To register for this workshop, please call us toll-free at 888-250-6020, 11am-7pm EST. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

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No. 63

Follow Us From Your Desktop!

Frank Love, | 813 days ago

The IMPOSSIBLE Project Blog now has an RSS Reader Widget for Mac desktops. Get all the latest news right in your Dashboard making it easier to keep up to speed with all things IMPOSSIBLE. You can Download It Here

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No. 64

Fullgive Bags now available!

Josie Keefe, | 812 days ago

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a brand new edition of fullgive bags in the NYC Project Space. Specially designed for the Impossible Project by Fullgive, these bags fit an Sx 70 and a few packs of Impossible film. The bags come in mahogany and tan, and are made from 100% reclaimed leather. They retail for $150. Stop by or call the NYC space to grab one and show off your love for instant film with style!

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No. 65

Swapping Film Packs - in detail

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 805 days ago

Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you have one type of film in your camera, but want to shoot a different film?

Unless you have multiple cameras, chances are you’ll have to swap the film packs. Watch this video to learn how to do this without losing a frame!

In this video, you’ll get a detailed in-depth explanation on how to swap film packs both using an existing frame and a darkslide.

No. 66

For Instance: a showcase of instant photography

Josie Keefe, | 804 days ago

March 23rd 7-11pm
The Artful Dodger
47 Court Square
Harrisonburg VA

We are pleased to announce an exciting exhibit opening. Our friends at The Artful Dodger‎ are showcasing the beautiful products of instant analog photography.

On display will be works from artists: Angela Albanese, Wade Vanover, Jeremiah Jenkins, Allie Toro, Tim Estep, April Sedeen, Mike Keane, Chris Whitmore, Dave Lafy, Annie Cantrell, Lara Mack, Ella Somers, Andrew Jenner, and Rachel Jenner.

If you are in the Virginia area stop by and check out this lovely showcase of instant film.

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No. 67

The Best Polaroid Photo Exhibition

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 800 days ago

March 20 - April 3
Photo Gallery Lang
Langova 15 Samobor
Croatia

BLUR Magazine from Croatia has always been one of the closest and most passionate followers of our Impossible venture.

The outcome of the international Best Polaroid Photo Contest that was held last year will now be presented in The Best Polaroid Photo Exhibition.

The exhibition features a variety of Polaroid photographers and will be held between from March 20 – April 3 at the Photo gallery Lang in Samobor, Croatia.

Photo gallery Lang
Langova 15
Samobor
Croatia

Opening hours:
11 – 13 and 16 – 19

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No. 68

Katja Sonnewend – »7 minutes«

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 795 days ago

until May 20, 2011
Schauraum im Literaturhaus Darmstadt
Kasinostrasse 3
64293 Darmstadta

As a kick-off for the program of the Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie the Schauraum shows works of German photographer Katja Sonnewend.

The exhibition title »7 minutes« referes to the development time of an analog instant image.

In her multi-part works Katja traces the connective elements in as different cities as Berlin, Poznan, New York oder Tokyo – and shows them on Polaroid as well as Impossible instant film.

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No. 69

Alpenrosen Annual

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 793 days ago

Alpenrosen is an annual dedicated to women, published by the cultural office of the province Bozen, Italy. Featuring 10 interviews and photographs of remarkable women it is published annually around the International Women’s Day.

This year, photographer Caroline Renzler produced all photo material in the magazine on analog instant film – original Polaroid film but also brand new Impossible instant films – a truly fruitful collaboration.

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No. 70

25% OFF ALL Camera Bags at the NYC Store!!

Frank Love | 791 days ago

Come by, email or call us at the NYC Space for 25% off all Vintage camera bags & kit cases, including some original Polaroid!
We currently have small One-Step & 600 bags to original SX-70 bags and kit cases ranging from $12 – $45. Sale runs for the next week!

Send us an email or call us on 212 219 3254.

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No. 71

Impossible Positions Offered

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 787 days ago

We are producing more and more instant films and our team at the Impossible Factory in Enschede (The Netherlands) is growing and growing – to stenghten our factory team Impossible is looking for the following people:

Planner
We are looking for someone at MBO+ level with the following qualities:
Accurate, systematic, analytical, communicative and a team player. Good knowledge of English language. Knowledge of German language is preferred. Extensive experience with MRP software and MS Office (especially extensive knowledge of Excel) is required.

Junior Electrical / Mechanical Mechanic
In this position you will be trained to be a full member of Technical Department. You will be working on projects, services and maintenance of all the production machines in the factory. We are looking for a dynamic individual with a finished education at MBO level who would like to develop him/herself within our company.

Student Operator
In this position you will be trained as an all-round operator. You will work with a range of production machines in the factory. We are looking for a dynamic individual with a finished technical education at LBO/MBO level who would like to develop him/herself within our company.

Your response (including personal resume) can be sent to:
Impossible B.V., att. N. Dikken, P.O. box 242, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
or to n.dikken@the-impossible-project.com.

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No. 72

Impossible at Photoshow 2011 Milan

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 786 days ago

Supported by our beloved Italian partner Nital Impossible spent a great weekend at the Impossible Booth at Photoshow 2011 in Milan, Italy.

Thanks to photographer Beppe Bolchi, 20 students of the Istituto Italiano di Fotografia and to several members of the Italian Polaroiders community we could present a various program, featuring workshops and demonstration.

Hundreds of people visited the Impossible booth and of course immediately fell in love with the magic and possibilities of analog instant photography.

For a closer look, please watch the slideshow!

Photos taken by by Nital, Alan Marcheselli, Francesca Todde.

No. 73

The Polaroid Collection Is Preserved!

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 786 days ago

Thanks to the commitment and the analog efforts of Impossible, the Vienna based Museum of Photography WestLicht purchased the International Polaroid Collection.

The Polaroid Collection had been put on the market by the liquidators dealing with the assets of the insolvent company. Last summer 1.000 artworks were scattered in all four winds at an auction at Sotheby’s. The future of the unique Polaroid collection was fairly uncertain – until the spectacular acquisition by WestLicht at the last moment that secures the continued existence of this historic collection and presents it to a broad public for the first time.

WestLicht takes over 4.400 artworks from 800 artists (from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol) and will exhibit a fine selection of these iconic images combined with some new contemporary works by international artists shot on the new Impossible instant film materials from June 17th, 2011.

POLAROID (IM)POSSIBLE – THE WESTLICHT COLLECTION
June, 17th to August 21th, 2011
WestLicht. Museum of Photography Westbahnstraße 40 1070 Vienna, Austria
www.westlicht.at

Photo Credit: David Levinthal 1988 / Sammlung WestLicht

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No. 74

Impossible Mug Shot

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 785 days ago

Hold on – this is a real story which could also be entitled with “Germany’s Stupidest Criminals”:

Two thieves are burgling a photo shop somewhere in Germany. They take all the digital cameras and then find something they’ve never seen before – a Polaroid camera. They take their time and start to play around with it by taking fun shots of each other. Apparently that camera is not working as the images that the camera ejects are only blue… they throw the images into the basket and rush out of the shop with their theft.

When the employees return to the shop they discover the incident – as well as the Impossible images in the basket, that have in the meantime developed and show the burglars’ photos – an easy case for the police, thanks to the criminals in digital times who don’t know what they’re doing whilst shooting their own mug shots – Watch the German Report here (ca. 42:30, re-enactment)

No. 674

The Camera Museum: Polaroid SX-70 OneStep

Patrick Tobin, | 163 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, | 237 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, | 272 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, | 279 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, | 286 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, | 293 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, | 300 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, | 307 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, | 314 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, | 335 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, | 342 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, | 370 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