Polaroid Corporation announced in february that all instant films
(the first process that could make a finished print in 60 seconds)
will no longer be produced after 2008.
Even if it was expected, I became instantly saddened by the news.
This is the end of an art.
Polaroid (created by Edwin Land) introduced its first instant camera:
the Model 95, in 1948.
My favorite familly pictures will always be those fabulous unperfect polaroids. Hopefully for the last polaroid users, a spokesman for the company says there will be enough film in stock to keep shelves stocked until 2011.
Artist Stefanie Schneider sayed " It’s an era ending again. No more family pictures developing in front of the children’s eyes. A piece of beauty disappearing… a piece of culture.
You can upload your polaroids on this flickr group.
Before The Film Runs Out if you want to try a polaroid buy a SX-70s camera and find some 600 film on ebay.
"Please help save polaroid,sign the petitions and take action!
all infos here!
I love those lovely Jen polaroid and if you want to see more polaroid addicts look to Alice Polaroid space.
