Polaroid announced it would stop producing film early last year. An era came to an end...or did it.
Remaining Polaroid film and cameras are available. Some of it has gotten quite expensive, though. Film that could be found at the drugstore is now available only at special camera shops and online retailers for a premium. There are also new websites dedicated to saving Polaroid. The Impossible Project has even gone as far as to buy some of the equipment from Polaroid and has taken on the task of reinventing "Polaroid" film. Thankfully, this is not the only option.
Unknown to most Americans, Fuji produced instant film in Japan but was unable to sell it in the US. Due to the demise of Polaroid, the Fuji film is now available. Unfortunately, it is not available in the popular 600 or Spectra formats. It is, however, available for professional Polaroid backs as well as Fuji's own line of cameras.
I purchased a Polaroid 600se camera last year and have been experimenting with new options. I'm even working on the idea of offering an original series of Polaroids as part of a special session. If you are interested in being a guinea pig, let me know.
