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What Polaroid camera should I get?
Preferably one that is compact/smaller, cos I’d like to carry it around, slung over my shoulder or hanging round my neck..
Also, suggestions on where I can PURCHASE the specified model and any other info when it comes to Polaroid photography. I am inexperienced in it! Where to get film..how much etc etc..
And please, no “don’t do polaroid” answers. I hate digital photography with a passion. Everyone is a photographer these days, people think higher megapixels and cleaner edges equates to a better photographer. I believe Polaroids are raw, in their imperfection I FEEL something from them. They have the magical ability to capture not only light, but the mood and atmosphere and emotion behind a photograph.. In my opinion at least.
Thanks guys.
If you are looking for a polaroid camera that makes the square images with white border, with space to write at the bottom, you want to buy a camera that takes 600 film. Although there are some really cool cameras that take SX-70 film, the film is discontinued and takes a lot of work to get the exposure right when converting it to take 600 film. You can get 2 different “brand new” polaroid camera types at local stores like Target…one normal, the other with added bonuses like timer and red-eye remover. If you want to go thrift-store hunting there are plenty of older versions that take 600.
If you are willing to try something different, but still want to have the ability to have a instant photo, there are polaroid land cameras. I personally have a polaroid land camera 100. It takes 669 film that can be found at many photo supplies stores, or ordered off of websites like B&H Photography. You can find one of these cameras easily at thrift stores or ebay!!! I love my land camera because for one, you get the instant camera, but you also have lots of options like my personal favorite…polaroid lifts and transfers!!! Lots of fun!!! (http://www.alternativephotography.com/articles/art057.html)
Have fun!
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