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November 2011

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No. 186

Chloe Aftel's Nude Models Workshop

Patrick Tobin, | 570 days ago

Saturday, November 5th, 2011; 9AM-12PM
Impossible Project NYC Space
425 Broadway
5th Floor
New York
NY 10013

Having won multiple photo awards, Chloe Aftel has also photographed for L’Uomo Vogue, Vanity Fair, Wired and Lula among many others. Ms. Aftel features strong narratives in her work and creates an effortless sensuality. She is certainly a master of the one-frame movie stills and working with with the female form.

On Saturday, November 5th, 2011, Aftel will host a Nude Models Workshop from 9AM till 12PM. Participants will be acquainted with not only how best to direct and position a model, but also in creating a comfortable environment for both the model and the photographer. Chloe will also share her expertise and personal techniques working with Impossible instant film and vintage Polaroid SX-70, 600 and Spectra Cameras.

We are offering this unique workshop with Ms. Aftel for $149.99, which will also include two packs of Impossible film, free use of a camera of your choice (SX-70 with a flash bar, Spectra or 600 – You will need to decide on your camera of choice upon registration) and a 10% discount on anything in the store during the workshop. If you already own a camera, you are encouraged to bring your own. Limited places are available. To register for this workshop, please call us toll-free at 888-250-6020, 11am-7pm EST or email nycspace@theimpossibleproject.com.

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No. 187

Manipulation with Cold Clip Pen

Marlene Kelnreiter | 568 days ago

Impossible images are not only variable depending on the temperature, but they are also ready for all kinds of manipulation. Manipulation with Impossible images is different compared to the old Polaroid materials, but produces its own peculiar results. The Cold/Hot Clip comes with a pen for manipulation, cleverly integrated within the Clip. The pen features just the right point to manipulate your Impossible images and turn them into exceptional pieces of art.

No. 188

Impossible On Set - "I Believe In Unicorns"

Patrick Tobin, | 568 days ago

I Believe In Unicorns tells the story of an awkward teenage girl who, through the use of her old Polaroid camera, escapes to a fantasy world when her first romantic relationship turns abusive.

Impossible film plays a small role in the film, and Executive Producer David Kupferberg recently sent us a collage of instant film portraits of the entire cast & crew of Unicorns.

Unicorns is currently in production. Stay tuned for release dates.

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No. 189

8 Exposures...with Dan Ryan.

Patrick Tobin, | 568 days ago

Welcome to another exciting edition of 8 Exposures, our new interview series highlighting interesting people using Impossible film. This week we talked with UK-based photographic wizard Dan Ryan.

1) Q: What kind of polaroid camera(s) do you use?

A: I’ve got loads of Polaroids in various states of repair, but day-to-day I normally use a battered, brown SX-70 Alpha and a nice and shiny 180.

2) Q: Why do you like instant photography?

A: I don’t know…Why do you like breathing?

3) Q: What is your earliest memory of instant film?

A: I have a bit of a false memory of instant film which, as it turns out was taken on a Kodak. It was a family snap of a walk, with dad and a backpack. I rediscovered it a few years ago in an old album. My modern love affair with Polaroid came at a party about 6 or 7 years ago, when someone pulled out an old 330 or something – I was blown away with the simple beauty of it.

(More after the jump!…)

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No. 190

Back In Stock - Spectra Spectacular Kits!

Patrick Tobin, | 566 days ago

That’s right! We now have the popular Spectra Spectacular Camera Kits back in stock in the US Online Shop. Each kit comes with a refurbished Spectra camera, 1 pack of PZ 680 Color Shade film and 1 pack of PZ 600 Silver Shade UV+ film.

First introduced in 1986, Spectra cameras offer a wider frame, so you can include more friends, puppies, motorcycles, or whatever you like to photograph in each frame. Spectra cameras also feature sonar autofocus, so you can get the sharpest image possible.

People have been going wild for PZ 680’s unique tonal range and colors. Get a kit for yourself and see what everyone is talking about!

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No. 191

Viewfinder: Joe Western

Patrick Tobin, | 566 days ago

This new feature is a sister project of “8 Exposures.” It provides an opportunity for interesting people in the Impossible film community to tell us about themselves and the projects they’re working on. This first edition focuses on NYC-based photography student Joe Western.

“I’m 25 years old, living here in NYC. During my teenage years I spent lots of time photographing friends, or concerts I attended, all of which I captured using disposable cameras. I eventually was able to take some photo classes during my time at college, where I became completely hooked after learning the dark room process. While learning more about the history of photography, and discovering different artists, I began finding my own unique subject matter. What I eventually discovered by looking at different artist’s images, was that I was able to relate the most to portraiture, representing a certain time and place… one example being Brassai’s photos of his fellow artists in Paris’ Montmartre district. Another example is Nan Goldin’s work, which is essentially a diary full of personal references. I decided to take a close look at my own environment, attempting to find if there was anything there worth capturing.

(more after the jump!…)

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No. 192

Chloe Aftel's Nude Models Workshop - Recap

Patrick Tobin, | 565 days ago

This past Saturday morning, we were lucky enough to have the amazing and talented Chloe Aftel in the Impossible Project NYC Space. Chloe led a workshop on nude photography and taught a group session explaining the ins and outs of working with a model in an intimate setting. The small group of photographers learned how to talk with and pose a model to make them feel comfortable and get the best results from a nude photo shoot.

Chloe also walked the photographers through the process of using Impossible film, demonstrating how the film performs in different types of light. The photographers got the chance to work with two different nude models, shooting them in various locales throughout our NYC Space. Thanks to workshop atendees Richard Kacprowski, CJ Isaac, Robert Sweeney, Pete Plaia, Justin Higgins and Arturo Sanchez for the use of their instant images. All digital images by Kisha Bari.

This Thursday night from 6-9 pm, Chloe Aftel will be displaying a solo show, LIPS, shot on impossible project PUSH film. Click HERE for details.

No. 193

Mademoiselle Pola

Marlene Kelnreiter | 564 days ago

Mademoiselle Pola is our favorite doll, staged by French photographer Hervé Plumet.

After seducing the visitors of the Impossible Exhibition in Arles and Beijing, you are now able to meet Mademoiselle Pola online and let yourself be taken away by her life and style.

RENDEZ-VOUS Mademoisse Pola!

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No. 194

Dr. Love's Diagnosis - Vertical Stripes

Patrick Tobin, | 563 days ago

The good doctor.

Occasionally, your Impossible film shots may exhibit a dark vertical stripe, or band covering 1/3 or more of the image. Impossible USA’s Camera Resources Manager Frank Love explains what causes this phenomenon…

There are several causes for these kinds of effects but they all relate to the chemical pod. First let me explain that the chemical developer which performs the amazing feat of producing a positive print from a film negative in a few minutes is locked away in what we call pods. The chemical pod is the entire reason behind the larger white border at the bottom of integral instant frames. Along that border there are 3 separate ‘pods’ which hold the developer. It is the process of being ejected and running through the camera’s rollers that spreads this paste over the film sheets to initiate the image processing.

(More after the jump!)

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No. 195

Amanda Mason - A Land Far Away

Patrick Tobin, | 562 days ago

Australian photographer and designer Amanda Mason recently assembled a video slideshow containing images taken with Polaroid Chocolate film and several types of Impossible film. Her video was compiled for PushPullPhoto, a monthly photography slideshow screening and social event in Sheffield in the UK. Please enjoy Amanda’s slideshow, entitled, “A Land Far Away,” here…

A Land Far Away from Amanda Mason on Vimeo.

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No. 196

Chloe Aftel - "LIPS" Exhibition

Patrick Tobin, | 561 days ago

Thursday November 10th, 2011. 6-9pm
Impossible Project NYC Space
425 Broadway
5th Floor
New York
NY 10013

On Thursday, November 10th, Chloe Aftel’s debut New York exhibition entitled “LIPS” opens on The Impossible Project NYC Space’s South wall.

Through “LIPS,” Aftel explores the distinct look of The Impossible Project’s PX 70 PUSH! film while capturing the expressions in women’s mouths and all the effortless ways they can convey stories and feelings. In this striking show, Chloe’s large format images impact the viewer with a close-range look at her sensual subjects and the PUSH! film’s more romantic qualities.

Please join us at an opening reception on the evening of the 10th in celebration of this beautiful exhibition.

UPDATE: Chloe will also be performing a live demo at the exhibition opening!

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No. 197

8 Exposures...with Jessica Reinhardt

Patrick Tobin, | 561 days ago

Welcome back to 8 Exposures! This week, we talked with LA photographer/sweetheart Jessica Reinhardt

1) Q: What kind of polaroid camera(s) do you use?

A: I consider myself extremely fortunate when it comes to my cameras. I have four Polaroid cameras that I use all the time…as well as an ever growing collection of wayward cameras rescued from various states of neglect. I have two Land Cameras…a 360 that belonged to my father. He won it as a college student—-a top of the line set with filters, self-timer, cable release, and portrait lens—-the works. When I was in college he had it reconditioned and gave it to me as a birthday gift. It was the camera that really solidified my love affair with Instant Film. My other Land Camera is a 320 I found languishing in the supply closet at work. It had not been touched pretty much since it was purchased. My boss was impressed with what the camera could do with a fresh battery and some film. My Polaroid cameras that I don’t leave home without are two original model SX-70s. My first SX-70 was a Swap Meet find, complete with a carrying case and manual.

(more after the jump!)

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No. 198

Viewfinder: Nate Matos

Patrick Tobin, | 559 days ago

Welcome back to Viewfinder, our newest feature highlighting interesting people and the Impossible projects they are working on. This week, we trained our lens on Nate Matos…

“I’m 24, living in (the dream of the 90s) Portland, Oregon. About a year ago I had decided I wanted to do a 365 project. It was something I had always been aware of but never found the gumption to do. I have a bad habit of starting projects and not completing them. I wasn’t sure how it would help me to complete it either if it was a series of snapshots I popped off with a digital camera either.

Lucky for me about 6 months prior to this I had made my first order from Impossible for a few packs of PX 70 First Flush and some PX 600 First Flush and instantly (pardon the pun) fell in love with the process. I was still very new to instant photography, other than the occasional photo with the family Polaroid, or the very few samples I still have from my iZone, which happened to be the first camera I ever purchased for myself. Since then however, I have amassed a small army of instant cameras. But I always seem to turn to the first SX-70 I purchased years ago.

So I saw starting a year long journey with Impossible film as a great commitment to both myself and the brand. I started out by planning very carefully things I could shoot in case I ran out of ideas.

(More after the jump!)

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No. 199

Chloe Aftel - "LIPS" Exhibition Opening - Recap

Patrick Tobin, | 558 days ago

Last Thursday, The Impossible Project NYC Space held an opening for LIPS, a new solo exhibition by the talented Chloe Aftel. Trained as a filmmaker, Chloe’s background reveals itself in the series as she creates a micro narrative through her studied close up portraits of 10 different woman’s mouths. Executing the luscious series on The Impossible Project’s PX 70 PUSH! film, she shows the versatility and subtle tones of one of our earliest color films.

Ms. Aftel was available throughout the duration of the opening to talk about her work and answer questions. Friends of Chloe and Impossible came together to celebrate the exhibit, drink wine and take in the brilliant new work gracing the South Wall of the Impossible NYC Space.

LIPS will be on display in the New York Project space until December 13th.

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No. 200

Win A Poladarium 2012 Calendar & Gold Edition Film!

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 557 days ago

We are giving away a few Poladarium 2012 calendars, revealing a Polaroid or Impossible photo every day + a fresh pack of our new Gold Edition film to capture all upcoming precious moments.

Post your favorite moment of 2011, captured on Impossible film until December 1st, here on our Impossible Facebook Wall .

Amongst our favorites we’ll raffle of these beautiful prizes. Lucky winners will be notified via direct message.

No. 201

Dr. Love's SX-70 CPR

Patrick Tobin, | 556 days ago

The good doctor.

This week, Impossible USA’s Camera Resource Manager Frank Love provides some tips on how best to care for your beloved Polaroid SX-70…

For anyone with a folding SX-70, you know how beautiful they are, but some of you may have also found that they are delicate instruments, and you may have one that doesn’t work so well or consistently, and maybe it’s just sitting around and hasn’t worked at all recently. There’s a chance that if this camera hasn’t received any trauma, it may simply need a little ‘Love’ to get it going again.

I first want to state that if you don’t feel comfortable doing anything here, don’t, but if you follow these simple instructions you should have a good shot at getting your camera working again…

(More after the jump!)

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No. 202

Ace x Impossible - Gallery and Contest

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 556 days ago

Together with Ace Hotel we have not only created a beautiful Film Edition but also presented the superb exhibition 24 hours at Ace presenting Impossible artworks by artists such as Adam Goldberg, Chloe Aftel, Elijah Wood, Pat Sansone and many more.

For a follow-up show in fall 2012 Ace is collecting submissions of everyday and exalted Impossible images at an ever-evolving gallery at acehotel.com/impossible. Ace’s ad hoc panel of romantics and analog enthusiasts will co-curate a physical gallery show at Ace Hotel New York next fall, comprised of selected shots from this community gallery.

Come check out the growing collection and pick your favorites or submit your own.

No. 203

Andrea Jenkins - Instant Images of Kosovo

Patrick Tobin, | 555 days ago

Recently, instant photographer Andrea Jenkins traveled to Gjilan, Kosovo with a group of artists from her church to work with high school art students there, as well as hold workshops for the greater art community.

While there, Andrea captured images in a documentarian style, using Impossible film and Polaroid 600 film, providing a glimpse into the everyday life of Kosovo.

From her blog: “I’m going because I believe art is a powerful way to connect with people. I believe it transcends language and a mess of barriers. I believe it gives voice to the voiceless.”

We thank Andrea for allowing us to include her images on the Impossible Blog. To see more, visit her blog at hulaseventy.blogspot.com/

No. 204

Impossible's Dave Bias at A&A Studios

Patrick Tobin, | 555 days ago

Saturday, November 19th; 3-6 PM
Vintage Photo Shop @ A&A Studios
128 Harrison St. Oak Park
IL 60304

This Saturday, November 19th, from 3-6 PM, Impossible VP Dave Bias will be at The Vintage Photo Shop at A&A Studios in Chicago to give a demo and talk on Impossible film and field some Q and A.

The Vintage Photo Shop will be offering film and camera specials all night, portraits shot with Impossible film, snacks, drinks and a raffle!

WHEN: Saturday, November 19th from 3-6 PM.
WHERE: Vintage Photo Shop @ A&A Studios; 128 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304
For more info, please call 312.278.1144

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No. 205

Impossible USA 600 Camera Workshop

Patrick Tobin, | 554 days ago

Sunday, November 20th; 10am-1pm
Impossible Project NYC Space
425 Broadway
5th Floor
New York
NY 10013

On Sunday, November 20th, The Impossible NYC space will hold a 3 hour interactive tutorial on getting the best out of your Polaroid 600 type camera and getting the most out of all the Impossible film range.

After briefly exploring your 600 camera’s full potential and versatility including unique accessories and attachments, we will then outline all that our new instant film has to offer. From shielding techniques to temperature control to identifying and managing each film types unique characteristics.

We’ll let you loose in the city streets to explore all the photogenic wonders of Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown with two of our experienced photographers and then re convene back at the space to discuss your images, ask questions and talk about image preservation techniques.

WHEN: Sunday November 20th, 2011, 10AM–1PM

WHERE: 425 Broadway, Floor 5, New York, NY 10013

REGISTRATION: $50 (price includes 1 pack PX 680 film & Impossible Frog Tongue)

Note: Please notify us when registering if renting a camera at no extra cost!

RSVP/QUESTIONS: (212) 219 3254 or nycspace@theimpossibleproject.com

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No. 206

8 Exposures...with Brad Elterman.

Patrick Tobin, | 554 days ago

Welcome back to 8 Exposures! This week, we spoke with the amazing Brad Elterman, who since the 1970s has been photographing celebrities and musicians such as Blondie, David Bowie, Michael Jackson and The Who!

1) Q: What kind of polaroid camera(s) do you use?

A: Polaroid One.

2) Q: Why do you like instant photography?

A: It’s so sexy.

3) Q: What is your earliest memory of instant film?

A: My mom was a painter and in the 70’s she went out and got an SX70. That was really something special. I still have it, somewhere.

4) Q: What’s your favorite impossible film type?

A: PX 680.

5) Q: What are your favorite subjects to photograph?

A: Modern Pop Culture

(More after the jump!)

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No. 207

SX-70 Silver Sonar Special!

Patrick Tobin, | 552 days ago

First released in 1978, the sleek and sexy Polaroid SX-70 Silver Sonar camera is now available in a very special kit in the Impossible US Online Shop.

The Silver Sonar SX-70 is the swaggering younger brother of the SX-70 Original. Silver has all the same features you loved about Original (SLR, glass lens, shiny chrome, manual focus), but comes with a glossy black coat and the option to shoot with sonar autofocus, which comes in handy when trying to photograph on the fly.

This unique kit contains a carefully refurbished SX-70 Silver Sonar camera, warranty, CD with original scanned SX-70 manuals, two packs of PX 70 Color Shade film and the amazing PX Shade to protect your images from light.

Round out your SX-70 family now with the SX-70 Sonar PX Shade Kit!

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No. 208

David Sankey - The Queerest Old Quaker

Patrick Tobin, | 551 days ago

New York-based graphic designer and musician David Sankey recently released his first album under the name The Queerest Old Quaker. The album artwork features an image taken with Impossible’s PX 70 Color Shade film. We asked David to tell us a little about the album and his experience with Impossible film.

“The Queerest Old Quaker project and this first album are the result of several years of casual songwriting, but it wasn’t until early this summer that these songs began to develop a relationship to one another. I recorded most of the instrumentation in my bedroom here in New York and then had my sister, Rebekah Sankey, work out some harmonies. Her boyfriend, Vincent Castoro, recorded our vocals. They’re both incredible musicians…

(More after the jump!)

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No. 209

Polaroid: Ann McGarry

Patrick Tobin, | 548 days ago

From December 2nd, 2011 through January 4th, 2012, Portland, Oregon-based photographer, writer and television producer Ann McGarry will be exhibiting some of her best instant film photography at Albina Press Hawthorne in Portland.

Ann provided us with a bit of information about herself and her upcoming exhibit…

“Starting with my first 600 camera in San Jose, California and my first Spectra and Land Camera in Los Angeles, I continue to take photos with a menagerie of old, beat-up and much-beloved Polaroid cameras in sunny Portland, Oregon…

(More after the jump!)

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No. 210

Opening of Impossible Corner Store Rome

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 547 days ago

December 2 + 3, 2011
Impossible Corner Store Rome
Via degli Scipioni 24
00192 Rome
Italy

OPENING PROGRAM
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FRIDAY December 2, 7 pm

Official opening + vernissage of the exhibition of Alessandro Imbriaco. Fabio Severo, the curator of the project, and Alessandro will be present. Further guests: photographer Beppe Bolchi, Impossible Vincenzo Auteri, the whole ars-imago staff.
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SATURDAY December 3, 10am – 7pm

Workshop:
The new Impossible instant films – Lab with Beppe Bolchi.

Program: – Presentation of Impossible, short story of the rebirth of the instant photography and description of the new films – Explanation of the usage of the new Impossible films – Explanation of the technical characteristics – Workshop on emulsion lift, transparency and manipulations.

There will be two set ups where participants can experiment and try the new films: – one still life and portrait set – lab for testing the artistic techniques

In the afternoon Beppe Bolchi will create a big mosaic of all participants with the magic POLAROID SRL MACRO 5.
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The workshops and opening to the two-day event is open and free of charge.

During the opening days ars-imago will offer a discount of 10% on the whole Impossible products and the very first 10 customers will be giving free of charge a Impossible frog tongue.

You can follow the activity of the Impossible Corner Store Roma under
http://www.facebook.com/ImpossibleCornerStoreRoma

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No. 211

8 Exposures...with Oliver Zelinski.

Patrick Tobin, | 547 days ago

Hello friends, and welcome back to 8 Exposures! This week, we spoke with German photographic wizard Oliver Zelinski…

1) Q: What kind of polaroid camera(s) do you use?

A: There is a Barilla pinhole and some old plate cameras with Polaroid backs, a Macro 3, a couple of 636s, an EE100, an Image Spectra, two SX-70 Alpha, a 340, two EE44 and something in the cellar

2) Q: Why do you like instant photography?

A: Because of its own limitation and in connection the results + the smell on x-posed in polanoid.

3) Q: What is your earliest memory of instant film?

A: I remember my mum dissing grandpa’s Sun 660 and those unstable pictures with the boring frame.

4) Q: What’s your favorite Impossible Film type?

A: PX 100 FF and PX 680 beta.

5) Q: What are your favorite subjects to photograph?

A: Mr Giulio Stucchi but generally I am trying not to see the subjects as such but let them speak out. Then you can listen, looking at the picture…

(More after the jump!)

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No. 212

Impossible NYC Space - Black Friday Deals!

Patrick Tobin | 546 days ago

This Friday, in honor of Black Friday, the Impossible Project Space in NYC will be offering special deals!

3-HOUR IMPOSSIBLE ROLLING DEALS!

9AM – 12PM: Any 5 of the same film type for the price of 4!

12PM – 3PM: Holiday variety pack 600 Smorgasboard!

2 x PX 680 FF
PX 600 UV+
PX 600 UV + Black Frame
PX 600 UV+ Grey Frame

ALL FOR $89.99!!!

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No. 213

Le Guess Who Festival

Marlene Kelnreiter | 546 days ago

Le Guess Who Festival is currently taking place in the Dutch city of Utrecht, presenting a fine selection of contemporary musician’s and artists.

Photographer Nick Helderman is capturing the atmosphere of the festival on Impossible PX 680 Color Shade film.

Head to the festival’s website to check out the program for the weekend – or enjoy the slideshow!

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No. 214

Hello Again, Sepia!

Patrick Tobin, | 545 days ago

Photo by Brian Henry.

We recently were able to acquire a small stash of Polaroid Type 100 Sepia film from our European Warehouse. This is great news for US and Canadian customers who love Sepia film!

Packs of Sepia are now available in the US Online Shop for $17.99 per pack. Get it while it lasts, because once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Click HERE to pick up some Sepia now!

please note, Sepia film is also available in the European warehouse

No. 215

Get ready for an Impossible Christmas

Josie Keefe, | 545 days ago

We are getting ready for christmas here at the Impossible NYC Space. There are gifts galore for everyone on your shopping list. Our new animatronic photographer Santa brought a basketful of gifts, including a bunch of new products that are perfect stocking stuffers. Come stop by the store and pick up some new PX 600 Goldframe, postcards, or special vintage deadstock holiday cards.

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No. 216

When Impossible Took Chicago...

Patrick Tobin, | 544 days ago

Last weekend, Impossible’s VP Dave Bias travelled to The Vintage Photo Shop at A&A Studios in Oak Park, IL, to give a camera and film demonstration and to answer questions about The Impossible Project. The event had a great turnout, with one lucky guy winning a Red Stripe 600 Camera and 4 packs of film, courtesy of The Vintage Photo Shop.

Vintage Photo Shop is part of 312photobooth, and we are very proud to have them working with us to lovingly restore vintage Polaroid photo booths (one of which will be in our NYC Space very soon!).

If any Chicagoans are in need of Impossible film, head over to The Vintage Photo Shop in Oak Park today!

No. 217

The Photogram Workshop with Patrick Winfield

Jon Campolo, | 544 days ago

December 3rd, 2011
5 - 6:30pm

Impossible Project NYC Space
425 Broadway
5th Floor
New York NY 10013

On Saturday, December 3rd, from 5pm-6:30pm, artist Patrick Winfield will appear in person at The Impossible Project Space NYC to present a brief slideshow history of The Photogram. Then, using Impossible instant film material, he will demonstrate his own distinctive techniques to create photograms similar to the ones pictured here.

Attendees will be supplied with one pack of Impossible color film, a Polaroid 600 camera, flashlights, transparencies and colored gels. You’re welcome to bring your own photogram objects also! Each participant will get 10% off any store purchase the night of the class.

Don’t miss this very rare opportunity to be involved in an exclusive interactive class by one of the world’s leading instant artists!

More after the jump…

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No. 218

New Spectra Workshop at The Impossible Project Space NYC

Jon Campolo, | 544 days ago

December 11th, 2011
10am - 1pm
The Impossible Project Space NYC
425 Broadway
5th Floor
New York NY 10013

By popular demand, The Impossible Project is pleased to announce the return of The Spectra Workshop at the New York Space.
On Sunday, December 11th, the Impossible NYC space will hold a three-hour interactive tutorial on getting the best out of the Polaroid Spectra camera and the Impossible film range.

This workshop is designed to explore the Spectra camera’s full potential and versatility, including an outline of all the camera’s unique accessories and attachments. We will cover in detail all that The Impossible Project film has to offer, including shielding techniques, temperature control and identifying and managing each film type’s unique characteristics.

Workshop participants will then have the opportunity to explore all the photogenic wonders of SOHO, Little Italy and Chinatown with two of Impossible’s experienced staff photographers and then re-convene back at the space to discuss images, ask questions and talk about image preservation techniques.

More after the jump…

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No. 219

Le Guess Who Festival - Finale

Marlene Kelnreiter | 542 days ago

Low

Le Guess Who Festival in Utrecht, The Netherlands, saw a truly Grande Finale on Sunday.

For everyone who missed it, please dive into the slideshow with Impossible images created by Nick Helderman, capturing the lovely music festival’s atmosphere.

No. 220

Dr. Love's Film Tips - Swapping Packs

Patrick Tobin, | 542 days ago

The good doctor.

This week, Impossible USA’s Camera Resource Manager Frank Love talks about swapping film packs between cameras…

One common question we get asked a lot is “Can I swap a film pack from one camera to another before it’s done, without ruining the film?”

We know sometimes you start one pack of film, but then you see something that would be perfect with a different film, but your pack isn’t done yet, or maybe you want to take the same film and put it in a different camera. Either way, the concern is the same…

(More after the jump!)

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No. 221

Colette X Impossible

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 542 days ago

We are truly excited about the fact that Parisian boutique colette fell in love with analog instant photography and Impossible. Together we created a limited, unique Edition: the latest Impossible PX 680 Color Shade film in a unique colette designed packaging, and an original Polaroid SX 70 camera (limited to 50 pieces), carefully re-skinned with the peculiar colette design cover.

The colette edition will exclusively be available at colette starting December 5.

colette, 213 rue Saint-Honoré 75001 Paris
www.colette.fr

Impossible Exhibition @ colette gallery

To celebrate the launch of this collaboration, the colette gallery will present Impossible images taken by photographers Mark Borthwick, Lisa Eisner, Vava Ribeiro, Ed Templeton, Todd Selby, Matt Jones, Olivier Zahm and Terry Richardson. This exhibition is on display from December 5, 2011 – January 7, 2012.

No. 222

Viewfinder: Nick Leonard

Patrick Tobin, | 541 days ago

The title of “Impossible King of Las Vegas” belongs to Nick Leonard. His shots of the strip are stunning and beautifully capture the city’s long history. As Nick has been compiling photos of hotels and motels all over the Southwest for some time now, we thought he’d make for a great Viewfinder feature:

“I live in Las Vegas, NV and I am 18 years old (19 in Jan.). I began taking photographs in 2006 with a little point & shoot and progressed to a Nikon D40 that my mom bought me for Christmas. Soon after acquiring the Nikon, I found myself shooting lots of concerts for a local rock magazine. In my downtime, I also explored around town and shot whatever caught my interest.

One day while browsing through Flickr, I ran across many Polaroid-related groups and discussions with people stressing over Polaroid closing their film division. It’s unfortunate that such negative news spiked my interest in instant photography! After acquiring my first Sun 600 (another x-mas gift), I was hooked. The Polaroid bug bit me hard and I have a crazy range of instant cameras varying from many integral film cameras to pack film cameras. Finding the Impossible Project on the web and the variety of film they offer truly fanned the flames, not only for me but also my beloved Polaroid cameras, and I really appreciate their loyalty in keeping instant film alive.

(More after the jump!)

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No. 674

The Camera Museum: Polaroid SX-70 OneStep

Patrick Tobin, | 164 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, | 238 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, | 273 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, | 280 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, | 287 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, | 294 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, | 301 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, | 308 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, | 315 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, | 336 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, | 343 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, | 371 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