Polaroids Last Stand: Polaroid I-Zones Birth and Demise In An Instant 2025-07-08 | In 1999, Polaroid debuted their smallest instant format ever, Polaroid I-Zone. It soon became a quintessential chapter in Polaroid's fall from grace, as what once started as a massive success soon turned into abject failure. In this episode of In An Instant, we leaf through the history books and learn what exactly happened to the smallest instant format of all time.Thank you again to those who donated cameras to this episode: Aki Soga, Jamie Swick, Micah Souza, and Tiimestamp. Also thanks to Patreon donors who enabled the acquisition of some truly outrageous I-Zone products! You can contribute at http://www.patreon.com/inaninstantchannel.Find me on Instagram at instagram.com/the.instantgramAnd, for the love of tiny formats, please smash subscribe.
In An Instant Live from Polacon NYC feat. legends from Polaroid, 20x24 Studio, BFC, & more! In An Instant 2025-06-11 | Welcome to In An Instant...LIVE. Well, recorded live, with a lovely studio audience. We set up the studio on stage and welcomed an all-time rotation of guests only possible thanks to the summit that is PolaCon NYC. The roster of stars includes John Reuter and Harriet Browse from the 20x24 Studio, Ruben Oude Nijhuis from Polaroid, Lou Noble from The Photographic Journal, and Kyle Depew from Brooklyn Film Camera. We play games, talk film, fire off some trivia, and have one heck of a time!Thank you to Natt McFee (@nattmcfee) for his work on this live production, as well as Bret Watkins (@intothepolaroid), Nick Marshall (@monodistortion) and Pete Madden (@petemaddenjr) for manning cameras! Also shoutout to this awesome crowd who made the show particularly special, what a surreal experience. You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of everything digital and analog, bop that subscribe button. Grazie!
Instax Wide Evo Review/Breakdown - Shooting Digital in an Analog World In An Instant 2025-05-06 | FujiFilm continues to muddy the concept of digital and analog with the Instax Wide Evo, a hybrid camera with a digi sensor that exposes onto Instax Wide film. As an ardent analogsman, many of the ideas brought forth by the Wide Evo challenge the very notions of why I love photography. It is for that reason that I take on this bizarre looking camera for an in-depth look!You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of everything digital and analog, bop that subscribe button. Grazie!
Polaroid Flip - Review and walkthrough of Polaroids newest camera In An Instant 2025-04-15 | Polaroid has flipped the switch on us again, and introduced a brand new camera to their lineup that stands alone as one of the most capable ever made. With the revival of sonar autofocus and the clamshell flip up design, there is much to discuss, as I weigh in my experience using this very different release from Polaroid. You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of all flipping cameras, bop that subscribe button. Grazie!
The invention of a new analog format - 100 sheets of 4x5 per roll! In An Instant 2025-03-20 | As we push into the uncharted depths of an analog industry in the digital age, there remain thinkers and tinkerers who resist the urge to only revel in past photographic processes. One such inventor is Ethan Moses, aka Cameradactyl, who has spun numerous remixes of famous formats and cameras, notably his 20x24 "instant" process previously featured on this channel. But now he brings us something truly different, what one could reasonably consider an entirely new way of shooting, and in this episode we make the journey to Cameradactyl HQ in Albuquerque to discover how analog is actually the future. Learn more at cameradactyl.comThanks to everyone who helped with this video including Ethan of course (@cameradactyl on Instagram), Kyle (@upsidewalkdown), Jermz (@dr.sx70), and Joe (@jvcabacus). You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of all roll paper formats, bop that subscribe button. Grazie!
Lomo Daylight 35mm Developing Tank - How easy can it be? In An Instant 2025-03-18 | Developing film at home can be quite easy and not scary at all. Lomography has developed a new daylight 35mm processing solution which makes dev'ing a roll easier than ever. In this video I walk through my first use of this tank and everything I learned from the process.You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of all film stocks, bop that subscribe button. Grazie!
My new 6x12 panoramic camera by UK camera maker Chroma Camera, shooting some test rolls! In An Instant 2025-02-20 | ...
Instax vs Polaroid Film: In-depth look at color and performance, side by side tests 🧪 In An Instant 2025-01-28 | As Instax and Polaroid skyrocket in popularity, many are left to wonder how they directly compare as film stocks. Today we finally have them "square off" in a side by side test of the film's color science, dynamic range, sharpness, and camera compatibility. Special thanks to Holly and Natt for their awesome contributions to this episode, Holly can be found at instagram.com/hollyjsalerno and Natt at instagram.com/nattmcfee. They do amazing art, follow them. You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of all film stocks, bop that subscribe button. Grazie!
Polaroid I-2 vs SX-70: Ultimate comparison of the top Polaroid cameras of all-time In An Instant 2024-12-18 | The introduction of the Polaroid I-2 brought about a generational camera debate: how does it square up against the SX-70, widely considered one of the greatest cameras of all time? Both are the unquestionable titans of Polaroid hardware, but as many find themselves forced to choose between them, I set out to set them apart in this inevitable episode of In An Instant!You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of all instant cameras, bop that subscribe button. Grazie!
A bird stole my film & flew away with it and other tales from Italy on film 🇮🇹 🎞 🕊️ In An Instant 2024-12-09 | Vignettes from an incredible journey through Italy on Polaroid, 35mm, and more (there's always more). Special thank you to all the people who made this exploration so amazing, from my wife (obv) to the folks at Foto Fratticoli, and thanks but no thanks to the bird that stole my film with its honking beak. You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please premi il pulsante iscriviti. Grazie!
Lomography LomoInstant Wide Glass - A new top tier Instax Wide camera - Review, Sample Shots, Tips In An Instant 2024-10-23 | After what feels like a century, Lomography has finally bestowed upon us the long awaited Lomo'Instant Wide Glass. Smashing onto to the scene as an immediate candidate for all-time-top-wides, we dive into this camera's unique skillset on this episode of the In An Instant program.You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of all that is wide, bop that subscribe button. Grazie!
Polaroid Reclaimed Green - Shooting this strange yellow & green frankenfilm [Instant Breakdown] In An Instant 2024-10-01 | Polaroid Reclaimed Green is here and already sits atop the "strangest film" charts, bringing a wild yellow-green bizarro combo to the mix. In this episode of In An Instant, we talk to Polaroid scientist Jennifer about the film and take a look at how I've been shooting with it. Thanks Jennifer!Thanks Andy Billen!Thanks Brian!You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of go green on that subscribe button. Grazie!
DONT Shake it Like a Polaroid Picture 🫨 Examining a great American myth [Instant Breakdown] In An Instant 2024-09-02 | In 2003, Outkast gifted Polaroid an explosive marketing opportunity with only years left in the company's existence. In this episode we dive into this synonymous global phrase, where it came from, and why you actually should NOT do it...please.You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of gosh shake that subscribe button. Grazie!
Instant Film Q&A - Future of Instax cameras, packfilm, photography on social media, & Polaroid tips! In An Instant 2024-08-19 | On this episode, we go through a myriad of instant film topics to check in on the state of the industry, from packfilm to hot tips.You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of gosh crank that that subscribe button. Grazie!
How to Fly with Film: X-Ray Damage, Airport Security, Hand Checking & More! (Detailed Guide) In An Instant 2024-08-05 | Unlike most film safety videos, which only detail the damage X-Rays can do to film, this video primarily aims to walk you through the practical procedure of how to pack your film and transport it safely while traveling via the the air. Dealing with security and managing your film safely may seem scary at first, but if you follow the steps described in this Instant Airlines Safety Film, you will finally feel peace and preparedness for your next trip!Special thanks to Natt McFee for his cinematography on this episode, you can find him @nattmcfee on IG! You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of gosh crank that that subscribe button. Grazie!
Instax Wide 400 - FujiFilms first wide camera in a decade, is it worth the wait? [Instant Review] In An Instant 2024-06-19 | After a full 10 years of anxious waiting and hoards of commenters demanding blood, FujiFilm has finally released a new Instax Wide camera in the Instax Wide 400. In this episode we crack open its features and take a look at image samples, highlights, and some things that maybe could have used a second pass.You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAll In An Instant reviews, including this one, contain products provided by manufacturers prior to release for review or testing purposes. And, above all else, please for the love of gosh crank that that subscribe button. Grazie!
Shooting Instax Square in a Hasselblad camera with the Nons Instant Back - Review & Image Samples In An Instant 2024-05-14 | Why shoot Instax Square in a Hasselblad camera? Because it rips.You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAll In An Instant reviews, including this one, contain products provided by manufacturers prior to release for review or testing purposes. And, above all else, please for the love of gosh crank that that subscribe button. Grazie!
21st Century Tintypist - Using an 1800s photographic process in the modern day @ Penumbra Foundation In An Instant 2024-04-16 | Tintypes date back to the mid-19th century, as one of the original ubiquitous photographic processes. Not only is the process ancient in the general timeline of photographic history, it also holds up as one of the most gorgeous and detailed formats in the lifetime of the form. Tintypes, or "wet plate collodion" processes, have seen a renaissance in the last two decades, and an organization the forefront is the Penumbra Foundation. In this docu-short, we explore this special process through the hands and eyes of of Sam Dole, Penumbra's in-house tintypist.Special thanks to Sirui for providing the lens for this short, you can find out more about the Sirui Venus FF anamorphic lens at my affiliate link: amazon.com/dp/B07KD3V7L8You can use the code 5OFFVENUS for an additional 5% off on any Venus anamorphic lens.Big appreciation to the Penumbra Foundation for hosting me during this production, find out more about their mission, workshops, classes, and portrait sessions here: penumbrafoundation.orgElsewhere, follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of gosh crank that that subscribe button. Grazie!
Best Polaroid Camera of All-Time?! Discovering why a non-functioning camera is actually way better. In An Instant 2024-04-09 | The building bricks have long been laid for a revolutionary instant camera to seize the day. In this episode we discuss an incredible, highly non-functional camera that has rapidly become my favorite Polaroid camera ever produced! The return of the SX-70 OneStep is here, and now it’s produced with the finest materials available to camera manufacturers (LEGO bricks).Pick up your own LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep Camera with my affiliate link! lego.com/en-us/product/polaroid-onestep-sx-70-camera-21345?cmp=IFL-YT-US-EN-SHOP-LA-ben_snapYou can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelLast but not least, click your bricks onto that subscribe button!This video contains a paid collaboration with The LEGO Group. #sponsored
What is Polaroid 8x10? Breaking down Polaroids largest format with the Intrepid Camera 8x10 MKIII In An Instant 2024-04-02 | Have you often wondered about Polaroid's 8x10 film? In this episode we break down Polaroid's specialty format, a jumbo sized Polaroid with the same chemistry as the square format. This story covers The Impossible Project's heroic efforts to save the format and how I shoot it, with the Intrepid Camera 8x10 MKIII. You can check out our new photo studio at www.instagram.com/analogonhudson, please smash that follow button if you can spare it. Elsewhere, follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd, above all else, please for the love of gosh crank that that subscribe button. Grazie!
Instax Mini 99: FujiFilms Best Instax Mini Camera Ever - Review, Crazy Features, Breakdown, Images In An Instant 2024-03-14 | FujiFilm has just released the Instax Mini 99, a surprise left turn by a brand that was slowly transitioning into the digital/film hybrid camera space. Instead, the Instax Mini 99 is an all-analog camera with a genuinely shocking array of features, some of which I've never seen before. To me, it's unequivocally the best Mini camera Fuji has ever released!You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and help the channel thrive via Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAll In An Instant reviews, including this one, contain products provided by manufacturers prior to release for review or testing purposes. And, above all else, please for the love of gosh crank that that subscribe button. Grazie!
How to take better Polaroid Go pictures! Review of Generation 2 Go, Tutorial & Texas Photo Road Trip In An Instant 2024-03-07 | The Polaroid Go Generation 2 cameras are here, representing the first ever update to Polaroid Go hardware. In this special episode, we discover how to make the most out of this unbearably adorable baby doinker in a road trip across Texas, USA. Find the Polaroid Go Gen 2 here: polaroid.com/products/go-polaroid-cameraThis collaboration with Polaroid came about when they asked me, simply, to show how I use the Go. Considering I was hot off of my "Polaroid Go Summer" Instagram barrage, the timing was surreal for a Go-themed extravaganza. I worked with Polaroid on the campaign for the Go when it was first released in 2021, writing & directing the How To video for their channel/website. So, the Go has had a cozy place in my heart, and I hope you dig this bigger episode on it!Check out the incredible neon artwork of Todd Sanders of Roadhouse Relics here: roadhouserelics.comYou can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAll In An Instant reviews, including this one, contain products provided by manufacturers prior to release for review or testing purposes. And, above all else, please for the love of gosh crank that that subscribe button. Grazie!00:00 Cold Open00:42 Gen 2 Go Introduction02:27 Lighting with Flash04:01 Composing on the Go05:26 Photo Road Tripping in Texas07:06 Lighting with Natural Light08:10 Neon in Austin10:20 Improvements in Gen 2
Lomography Lomomatic 110 - Camera Review, Image Samples & A Brief History of 110! [Instant Review] In An Instant 2024-03-06 | Lomography has just released the Lomomatic 110, their finest 110 camera ever and possibly the most beautiful analog device to come out of the Lomo think tank. In this episode I run down a brief history of 110, then get into the nuts and bolts of this awesome new camera.You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelHot tip, you can find 110 dev reels at FilmStuffLab on Etsy: filmstufflab.etsy.comAll In An Instant reviews, including this one, contain products provided by manufacturers prior to release for review or testing purposes. And, above all else, please for the love of gosh crank that that subscribe button. Grazie!00:00 Cold Open00:48 Lomomatic 110 First Look01:17 Brief History of 110 Film03:57 Lomography Rescues 11005:10 Lomomatic Overview05:53 Image Samples06:12 The Lens 07:53 Exposure Settings08:52 The Flash09:55 Pros & Cons11:53 Price
The Lomography Lubitel 166+ // A USSR TLR bringing the soviet chill to modern medium format shooters In An Instant 2024-01-23 | When Soviet camera engineers cranked out their first twin lens reflex camera, they could hardly have believed it would outlive their country. That's precisely what has happened as Lomography once again revives the Lubitel, a wonderful work of the USSR that brought medium format to the masses.You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAll In An Instant reviews, including this one, contain products provided by manufacturers prior to release for review or testing purposes. And, above all else, please for the love of gosh demolish that subscribe button. Grazie!
Mint InstantFlex TL70+ // A TLR that shoots instant film, the new king of Instax Square cameras! In An Instant 2023-12-05 | It is truly an amazing time to be alive. Mint Camera, the creators of numerous high-end Instax cameras has finally released a TLR that shoots Instax Square! In this episode we dive into this future classic and why it's earned its place in my arsenal forever.You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAll In An Instant reviews, including this one, contain products provided by manufacturers prior to release for review or testing purposes. And, above all else, please for the love of gosh demolish that subscribe button. Grazie!
SAVE PACKFILM...yourself?! Supersenses DIY Peel Apart Film Breakdown, History, and How To! In An Instant 2023-11-16 | After Polaroid and FujiFilm discontinued their beloved packfilms, Florian 'Doc' Kaps undertook the impossible task of reviving the format with his company Supersense. Their keystone product, One Instant packfilm, is a one-shot film using legacy materials to keep the format alive. In the quest for sustainability, Supersense's Chris Holmquist visits the studio to show us their newest product, a DIY packfilm that puts the power in the shooters hands.Find the DIY packfilm here: the.supersense.com/collections/packfilm/products/one-instant-diy-film-kit-type-100-packfilm-8-shotsAs always, you can follow me on IG @the.instantgram and donate to the Patreon at www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannel Go ahead and DIY your own subscribe button for more instant goodness!00:00 Intro00:58 How Supersense Saved Packfilm05:08 DIY Packfilm Tutorial12:40 Shooting with One Instant
The Albuquerque Box Camera, a camera & darkroom all inside one mammoth photography machine In An Instant 2023-11-01 | The dawn of photography brought many wild camera concoctions, including the famed Afghan Box Camera. These chunky cubes were designed to contain not only a lens and holder for traditional image capture, but also tanks within for processing on-site. Ethan Moses of Cameradactyl returns to In An Instant with his IAI Artist Residency episode about his unique revival of this camera-type, the Albuquerque Box Camera.The In An Instant Artist Residency brings photographers from around the world to the In An Instant channel, offering unique perspectives within the global film photography community. Thank you to Ethan for capping our final entry in the series with this awesome episode.Find Ethan's work at www.cameradactyl.comYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
Polaroid I-2 Review & Breakdown - A generational camera, is it the SX-70 killer?! In An Instant 2023-09-07 | Polaroid has released the long-awaited I-2, a massive swing for the fences and the most significant camera Polaroid has produced in 50 years. With an advanced lens and on-board manual controls, the I-2 shepherds in an entirely new concept for what a Polaroid camera can be. In this episode we break it all down, including a walkthrough of controls, and how it fairs against the SX-70!You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAll In An Instant reviews, including this one, contain products provided by manufacturers prior to release for review or testing purposes. And, above all else, please for the love of gosh demolish that subscribe button. Grazie!00:00 Introduction to the I-202:34 Image Samples03:38 SX-70 vs I-204:01 The I-2 Lens04:40 Autofocus Breakdown05:32 Viewfinder Analysis06:33 Shooting Modes Walkthrough08:19 Camera Design & Features09:22 SX-70 Mode09:57 Filter Compatibility10:17 Exposure Precision10:50 I-2 Nomenclature11:25 Price & Value12:06 SX-70 vs I-2 Notes
Shooting 35mm film inside Polaroid cameras! - Forbidden formats in the SX-70, Go, Spectra, & I-Zone In An Instant 2023-06-27 | Polaroid cameras were designed to shoot Polaroid film, of course, but with the right blend of lunacy, patience and trickery, you can shoot 35mm, 120, or 4x5 in any Polaroid camera! In this episode we show you how, and do so with the full lineage of Polaroid cameras: Go, SX-70, Spectra, Captiva, and even I-Zone!Special thanks to the homies that joined the mission! They are: Abel (@instantflamingo), Nick (@nickcollingwoodvintage), Steph (@hallacreative), and Dan (@ifeellikedan).You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd please for the love of gosh demolish that subscribe button. Thanks!
Fuji Instax SQ40 Review & How to: A first look at the newest Instax Square camera In An Instant 2023-06-15 | A first look at FujiFilm's newest Instax Square camera, the SQ40. We dive into the features and compare it to other Fuji models to help you choose which square daddy is right for you. This sweet slice of design follows the retro look of the Instax Mini 40, also retaining a highly simple point & shoot style.You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd please for the love of gosh demolish that subscribe button. Thanks!
Make stunning Polaroid transparencies! How to craft DIY Duochromes, Gold Leaf Polaroids, 8x10 & more In An Instant 2023-06-06 | Did you know that Polaroid black & white film is capable of being turned into transparencies!? On this episode we dive into this fascinating manipulation technique that redefines the possibilities of Polaroid. We're joined by Pete Madden Jr (aka @PolaroidEmoji), who has been utilizing Polaroid transparencies as a cornerstone in his portfolio, and we walk through a variety of applications for this unique concept.You can follow me on IG at @the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd please for the love of gosh demolish that subscribe button. Thanks!
Shooting Expired IMAX 70mm film, Pan-X, & Polaroid SX-70 in LA w/ Bad Flashes, Bret Watkins, & More! In An Instant 2023-05-16 | In this episode from the In An Instant mini-series "Are You Feeling Lucky?" we try our hands at another round of expired films with special guests in Los Angeles. This roulette of expirees includes 70mm IMAX Kodak 50D film, Polaroid SX-70, Polaroid 690, Panatomic-X, and more!Our guests for this west coast ep!Bret Watkins - @intothepolaroid Austin Armbruster - @aarmbrusterCaleb Knueven - @calebknueven Tyra Lee K - @ktyralee Jason Kummerfeldt - @50_shades_of_jason Chris Visser - @visst0pher Kat Ispache-Hernandez - @katbeets Rafael Hernandez-Ispache - @2071photo Milo Rollei - @milorollei Special thanks to Natt McFee (@nattmcfee) who brought his stellar cinematography to this episode!Audio solutions provided by Saramonic USA, check out their mics and sound tech here: saramonicusa.comYou can follow me on IG at @the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd please for the love of gosh demolish that subscribe button. Thanks!
Polaroid Film Q&A at the Polaroid Factory w/ Heads of Production - Future of Chemistry, 8x10, & more In An Instant 2023-05-02 | In this episode we get cracking on some burning Polaroid questions from within the Polaroid factory. Andrew Billen (SVP, Film Manufacturing) and Wim Nijmeijer (Global Head of Film Quality) walk us through 8x10 production, the future of Polaroid chemistry, ideas for special editions, and even 600 vs SX-70 film.Additional interviews and segments will be published on my Patreon in the coming weeks! You can subscribe here: http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram Cinematography by Melvyn Connell (@melvynconnell)Special thanks to Andrew Billen, Wim Nijmeijer , and the rest of the Polaroid team!Go ahead and doink that subscribe button!
The Polaroid Factory: 5 of the Most Amazing Things I Saw Inside In An Instant 2023-04-20 | Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/ZK4jd4RbgsoFollowing Polaroid's bankruptcy in 2008, their legendary instant film was on the brink of disappearing for good. But not for long...a team of heroes banded together and formed the Impossible Project, purchasing whatever Polaroid machines they could get their hands on and claiming their last factory remaining on Earth. In this episode, we tour through this miracle factory, the amazing place where Polaroid was ultimately rescued and continues to be produced today.
Inside the Last Polaroid Factory in the World 🌎 Full tour at Polaroids Netherlands film facility In An Instant 2023-04-18 | Following Polaroid's bankruptcy in 2008, their legendary instant film was on the brink of disappearing for good. But not for long...a team of heroes banded together and formed the Impossible Project, purchasing whatever Polaroid machines they could get their hands on and claiming their last factory remaining on Earth. In this episode, we tour through this miracle factory, the amazing place where Polaroid was ultimately rescued and continues to be produced today. This was truly a dream come true and I'm thrilled to present to you a comprehensive look at the processes and people that make Polaroid possible. Additional interviews and segments will be published on my Patreon in the coming weeks! You can subscribe here: http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram Cinematography by Melvyn Connell (@melvynconnell)Special thanks to Andrew Billen, Ruth Bibby, Connor Lundy, and the rest of the Polaroid team!Go ahead and doink that subscribe button!
Inside Polaroid Film Design feat. Polaroid Reclaimed Blue In An Instant 2023-04-08 | An excerpt from the newest episode of In An Instant, filmed from within the last remaining Polaroid factory in the Netherlands!
Inside Polaroid Reclaimed Blue Film 🔵 Experimental Polaroid chemistry from within the film factory In An Instant 2023-04-04 | We've made it to the mothership. In this episode I come to you from the Polaroid factory in Enschede, Netherlands, where we explore a radical new film: Reclaimed Blue. We go inside the lab to meet Brian, the film's inventor, and discover the unbelievable process that brings all of our beloved films to life. We then experiment with the film and get a one of a kind treat to cap it off.This is the very first remixed color film released by the modern Polaroid company and to be inside the factory for this moment was truly breathtaking. I hope you all enjoy this wild ride!You can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelLocation cinematography by Melvyn Connell (@melvynconnell)Special thanks to Brian Slaghuis, Ruth Bibby, Connor Lundy, and the rest of the Polaroid team!Go ahead and doink that subscribe button!
Did I just save Polaroid Spectra!? 🤯 Shooting wide field Polamorphic images with the SX-70 In An Instant 2023-03-14 | The Polaroid Spectra format may be a distant memory, but the lust for wider Polaroids rages in our hearts. In this episode we discuss a unique lensing technique for capturing anamorphic Polaroid images that might change the world. This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantSX-37 Adapter: http://www.brooklynfilmcamera.com/accessories/sx-37You can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
Mysterious Expired Film in Vegas & Death Valley ♠️ Portra 160 VC ♦️ ELVIS cam ♣️ Polaroid 669 & more In An Instant 2023-02-28 | VIVA LAS VEGAS and MUERTE AL DEATH VALLEY! On this special episode of In An Instant, we debut the new series "Are You Feeling Lucky?" In this mini-series we dive into the film fridge and pull out unknowable expired film to see what we can get out of these ancient chemicals. Film photography gets saucy when you're gambling with fate, and in this episode we dance with notorious devils in expired Portra 160 VC, Fujifilm NPS 160, Polaroid 669, and a very unusual Elvis disposable camera. I hope you enjoy this extra jacked In An Instant and I'd like to dish a special thanks to Natt McFee (@nattmcfee) who brought his stellar cinematography to this episode and more to come! This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantYou can follow me on IG at @the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannelAnd please for the love of gosh demolish that subscribe button. Thanks!00:00 Intro01:19 Vegas - Elvis Camera05:39 Vegas - Polaroid 66909:10 Death Valley - Portra VC & Fuji NPS
An Instax SLR Camera Built Like a Tank - Meet the Nons SL660 [Instant Review] In An Instant 2023-02-21 | In the age where everyone is ceasing the production of SLRs, one small business decided they'd make a new one...and make it for Instax Square! That is outrageous. We get into that and much more on this episode of the In An Instant Program.This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
Lomography Lomo LC-A 120 Camera - Review, Shoot on Route 66, and 30 years of Lomographic history In An Instant 2023-01-24 | Breaking: Lomography has turned 30 years old! And they don't have any student loans! With this momentous occasion, we dive into the legendary Lomo LC-A camera series, shooting with the LC-A 120 along Route 66 in California.This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!00:00 Intro at Joshua Tree00:53 Shoot at Roy's on Route 6602:03 LC-A History06:00 LC-A Camera Lineup06:48 LC-A Features07:48 First Reaction08:20 Tips & Experience10:04 Sprocket Rocket10:33 Exposure Compensation11:00 LC-A Project11:38 Pros & Cons
Holga 120N Rundown & History - Celebrating 40 Years of the Plastic Fantastic [Instant Review] In An Instant 2023-01-10 | Coming in every shape and color under the sun, the Holga has long been the dreamy plastic toy camera beloved by pros and beginners alike. In this episode we celebrate 40 years of this remarkably historic camera with the Holga 120N.Check out Plastic Perspective, a wonderful Zine series by Anna Starr which collects a wide range of Holga work by talented artists - a definite inspiration! Link: etsy.com/listing/1351159817/plastic-perspective-issue-3This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
Future of Film Photography, Film Prices, Pentax & Leica Releases, Aerocolor Q&A [Instant Lounge] In An Instant 2022-12-29 | Happy freakin New Year, baby! Film prices may be going up, but so are our spirits as we sojourn into 2023. Thank you to everyone who drops comments, destroys their subscribe button, and keeps this community warm. You're a lovely bunch, the lot of you! This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantYou can grab those Kodak Aerocolor jawns at BFC: brooklynfilmcamera.com/collections/35mm-film/products/flic-film-elektra-100-colorYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
Inside the biggest film processing lab in Latin America - Lab Lab! [In An Instant Artist Residency] In An Instant 2022-12-20 | In this episode, Nathan Santiago (@nathansantiagor) takes us on a journey to Lab Lab, the highest volume film development lab in Latin America. The projects they've worked on and processes they have developed are truly groundbreaking - check them out here: https://lablab.com.br/The In An Instant Artist Residency brings photographers from around the world to the In An Instant channel, offering unique perspectives within the global film photography community. Thank you to Nathan for taking us on this wonderful analog journey! This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
How to do Polaroid emulsion lifts & creatively manipulate photos [In An Instant Artist Residency] In An Instant 2022-11-29 | Cali Banks (@bankscal) joins In An Instant for a special showcase on her work with Polaroid emulsion lifts, image transfers, and structural photography. Cali's amazing style challenges the Polaroid form and in this residency episode, she shares some trade secrets on her craft!The In An Instant Artist Residency brings photographers from around the world to the In An Instant channel, offering unique perspectives within the global film photography community. Thank you to Cali for bringing her great talent to this platform.This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
Film Photography in the Philippines - Industry, Art, and Community [In An Instant Artist Residency] In An Instant 2022-11-22 | On the debut episode from the In An Instant Residency Program, photographer Daryl Dy (@daryldy) takes us through the unique state of film photography in the Philippines. Special thanks to Adrielle Marie for helming the directorial role of this episode!The In An Instant Artist Residency brings photographers from around the world to the In An Instant channel, offering unique perspectives within the global film photography community. Thank you to Daryl for kicking us off with aplomb! This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
SX-70 Spooktacular - Building a Human-Sized Polaroid SX-70 Camera Halloween Costume In An Instant 2022-10-28 | BOO! Today we're making a scarily enormous SX-70 Halloween costume that may completely dominate your life.Link to the Heavy Diagram here! dropbox.com/s/qjjztb3kjthkmho/SX-70%20Halloween%20Costume_IAI.jpg?dl=0This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
LomoApparat 35mm Point & Shoot from Lomography - WIDE Rundown and WIDE Reflections In An Instant 2022-10-12 | Le WIDE - on this episode of In An Instant we take a look at the LomoApparat 35mm camera! Its high character 21mm lens offers an awesome experimental twist for point & shoots, and at $89 its a higher tier Lomo camera.This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantYou can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
Kodak H35 Half Frame 35mm Film Camera - Review/Shooting with Strangers in Brooklyn [Instant Review] In An Instant 2022-07-12 | It's not every day new 35mm cameras come to the market, much less ones that shoot a unique format like half-frame! In this world of rising film prices, we check out a tool that can get you bang for your buck in an almost weightless package.This episode is powered by Wasabi Power. Use code INSTANT for 15% off your first order at http://www.wasabipower.com/instantFind Matty Ice at @whoismattlucier! You can catch me on IG at http://www.instagram.com/the.instantgram and contribute to the Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/InAnInstantChannelGo ahead and doink that subscribe button!
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