Expired Roll Film

[Instant Integral]

Have any of you ever used expired Polaroid roll film? If you have do you have any tips?

I just bought some type 47 exp. 1992 and I can't wait to see if it works. I do know that its better to let it develop for afew minutes (because of its age) instead of 15 seconds like the packs say.

I always wanted to try Polaroid Roll film and I do have 10 Polaroid roll film cameras. I think I might use the 95a. Kinda wish I was older when they still made it. pff

[consommable]

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[cath]

hi instant integral

i will answer you more precisely after my work, but yes, i bought 1992 roll films, and contrary to 1981 ones, it's still working and it's fun.
don't wait too long for the developping (10-15 sec it's perfect)
http://www.polaroid-passion.com/galerie ... 549&from=c
this is a picture made with 120 pathfinder and the 1992 rollfilms (did you buy them last month on ebay usa, 2 boxes ?)

[Instant Integral]

hi instant integral

i will answer you more precisely after my work, but yes, i bought 1992 roll films, and contrary to 1981 ones, it's still working and it's fun.
don't wait too long for the developping (10-15 sec it's perfect)
http://www.polaroid-passion.com/galerie ... 549&from=c
this is a picture made with 120 pathfinder and the 1992 rollfilms (did you buy them last month on ebay usa, 2 boxes ?)

Ohh ok thanks! I will try what u said. Most articals I read said to leave it develop longer but if I can get mine to develop like yours Ill be happy!

I got my roll of ebay afew days ago.

[Theezm]

What about roll film that expired back in the 1950s or 1960s? Would it still work? I have a J66 camera that I wouldn't mind testing with this stuff.

[jonrev]

Picked up some Type 42 that expired in 1980; any recommendations for timing or should I stick with 10-ish seconds? Going to fire this stuff in my 700 LC.

[Theezm]

Best of luck. From what I remember, polaroid films that expired in the 50s through to the early 70s are usually dead as a doornail. But from the 1980s? I'd like to see what you come out with.

I've been away from this site for too long. Glad to be back.

[jonrev]

^I thought so too, and actually used my phone and searched YouTube and Flickr for a bit before buying it at the flea market, to see if anyone had any luck with rolls this old. Surprisingly there are quite a few who have had usable (albeit thrashed) results with even 60 year old stock; it seems that so long as it remained sealed in the foil wrap, and wasn't subjected to extreme temps or anything, it will produce a very faint image.

I'm going to test it on a building this week, and with temps as cold as they've been lately I'll probably just follow the instructions and let it develop for a bit over a minute or so. If it's still a bust, oh well... it was $6.

[Theezm]

Did you shoot your roll yet? How did they turn out?

[jonrev]

First shot was a bust but even though I had it in my coat for warmth, the wind chill was probably close to 0*F. Will try another shot later - I'd like to get a battery for the flashgun, too (and not pay an arm + leg).

[jonrev]

Dry as the desert. Oh well.

[Crosshill]

I justt bought a beautiful Polaroid 800. I know it is (was) using roll film. What film types are (were) applicable? Were there any color film available?

[Photawam]

"Rollfilms" are unavailable for many years...
Unless it is coverted like many 100a/b are.

[ulf]

I justt bought a beautiful Polaroid 800. I know it is (was) using roll film. What film types are (were) applicable? Were there any color film available?

color and b/w, but no way to find anything still usable nowadays.

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