Digital BW, The Print

Thanks for the perspective, Mark.

For me, as a kid, Polaroid had a "look". Hard to shake that impression. I don't want instant film for instantness. I may have to content myself with the polluted, exhausted D-76 look :  )

gar

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On 3/15/08 at 6:28 AM Mark Savoia wrote:

>Besides the fact the neg from Type 55 is Pan-X, what we be the  
>advantage of shooting it any longer unless you need the instant proof  
>and do not have a darkroom? Fuji Quickloads with Acros 100 makes a  
>great "no film holders to carry with you" alternative. The film is  
>very nice too, very fine grain. Scans great.
>
>Mark
>http://www.stillrivereditions.com
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>On Mar 15, 2008, at 2:19 AM, Gary Weaver wrote:
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>> Polaroid is Bye-Bye, but Field Photogs regularly process and odd  
>> stuff while out and about. Some use holding bags 'til they get home.
>>
>> If you already have a back, I'd grab what you can and make the best  
>> of it. It's been suggested that the stuff won't sit for long periods  
>> in the freezer. I don't know that you loose resolution, they are  
>> both direct like positive and negative films.
>>
>> good luck. I had hopes of getting some polaroid through my Pressman.  
>> Maybe Fuji or someone will give us something afforable.
>>
>> gar
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