Polaroid Film Types Explained - Understanding the differences between i-Type, 600, SX-70, Go, & 8x10

On this episode we walk through the various film types currently produced by Polaroid. Between i-Type, 600, SX-70, Go, and 8x10, there's a variety of options that are only compatible with certain cameras.
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[@idlfoto]

Protect Polaroid at all costs

[@edwardgrabczewski]

Thanks for this helpful summary. I'm having my new SX-70 delivered tomorrow from BFC. Can't wait to try it out! 😎

[@jeffchastain2977]

I really wish that Polaroid would bring back type 55 positive/negative film. The negatives that I made with that film were completely grainless, and could print at huge sizes.

[@patrickwilson1440]

Recently purchased a Polaroid Now Gen2 camera and while the camera function okay i.e as it should the I-type film is prone to inconsistency/unreliability. I have shot two packs of film and so far have had about a 25% failure rate with some photos showing distinct colour banding or parts of the photo being not developed properly. I've been taking photos for nearly 50 years so I'm not some beginner and the film i used was well within it's expiry date. I also have an Instax Mini 90 and an Instax Wide 300 and the photos I've taken with them have all come out exposed properly under the same or similar conditions so it's obvious that Instax film is far more reliable and stable the Polaroid film. "Discover the beautifully imperfect world of Polaroid photography " as it says on their website is not a valid USP if it means one is to expect a product that isn't reliable.

[@virgilplays]

I would have been shocked if instax sponsored this

[@mdbdoc]

love this - thank you for breaking it down

[@grain_eyed_photography]

So helpful 😊. And now, I’ll order my i-films & 600s. Thank you very much.

[@brooklynfilmcamera]

Thank YOU!

[@asialonraquel8204]

I have a Polaroid sun 600 lms. I had a film pack that was said to work for I type and 600. I had another one that was only for 600 with color/b&w. The one for I type and 600 is useless on my camera. Won’t even turn on. Cuz it doesn’t have the film pack battery. You answered a huge question.

[@ianbakke]

2:55 Original Polaroid SX-70 film was never 100 ASA, it was always 150. A negligible difference compared to today’s film. The whole 100 ASA thing comes from the early Impossible days when their black and white film was 100 ASA, and color 125. Up until 2013-2014 Impossible’s 600 film was actually rated at 680 ASA, a really odd film speed.

[@deaconh]

Muchas gracias.

[@seabeanmanorbier4106]

Brilliant presentation and well explained. Before I invest in Polaroid 600 film and store it flat in the fridge until I use it could the film be damaged in Amazon/store storage and during shipping/transportation if purchased online? Thanks again Simon UK

[@ahh613]

I see film for my 640 camera advertised on Ebay with very old expiration dates--sometimes 20 years back or more. Is this film reliably functional? If not, why would anybody buy it? How much past the expiration date can one safely go?

[@igeeadventure4641]

hi how about autofocus 636?? what will be the compatible film?

[@novag9954]

Hi, thanks for this video! I live in Sweden where it gets quite cold during winter and when shooting with SX-70 on two different Polaroid Land Camera 1000 I keep running into problems where the battery pack in the film just dies immediately, and then I have to buy a new package of film and start over. I know it's not optimal to shoot in cold weather with any Polaroid camera, but I thought at least they should be able to handle a few minutes outdoors during winter? Both cameras are working just fine indoors.

[@IsidoroAbramowicz]

Would you know which polaroid film can I use with my Rollei Polaroid Magazin System 6000? Thanks

[@Papou_Pete]

Why nothing for 4x5?

[@Civic_Sketch]

Hello, can you tell me which Polaroid film is suitable use for the Bonica SQ 6 x 6 camera? I got a Polaroid SQ film back.

[@ebptmny54]

I was recently gifted a Polaroid Land Camera Square Shooter 2. Will 600 film work on it?

[@Looper_vr]

So what if I get a polaroid now ( so the newest ones ) what would be better type i or 600 because I noticed type I was 20$ for 8 photos

[@problematic01]

I-type and 600 have the same qualities. The only big difference is the built-in batteries that is needed in 600 cameras. I-type is a bit cheaper. But 600 has variety of different film. If you are just using normal color film, I would say go for I-type.

[@breekeller9918]

I just got a Sears Special One Step Land Camera second hand and it said that it takes SX-70 film, but I LOVE the round 600 option. Am I able to use 600 film? Thanks!

[@AyaYuzu]

I have the dumbest question but I need answers and google is not answering so. Can I use smaller in size films in my Polaroid Now camera? Like the same-ish size to Polaroid Go films. The lady at the electronics shop that I could but I'm really not sure (p.s. idk if my camera is gen 2 or not but it charges with an USB-C)

[@daniruwu]

Hey I'm new to understanding what film goes with which camera. In need of help. Just purchase a "polaroid square shooter 2 land camera". What film name do I need?

[@clutzolisa]

Found my grandparents old one step Polaroid land camera google tells me that it takes SX-70 film but will it also use the 600 (I have a pack of both film wondering if both will work)

[@bigshooter461]

3:30 Wildly over exposed? Putting slower film into a cameras designed to shoot faster film?

[@rajendrabiswas]

are these film types better than pack film ?

[@rafaignasiak9082]

which film will fit the 405 holder?

[@Jambivids]

Thanks for the video, I have a question that I'm not sure if you fan answer... If I have a film back that I know 100% takes poloroid 664, would the 600 or the I type work in it ?

[@DanielKitchka]

Thank you!

[@denisgauert5438]

does the SX-70 film really have finer grain, punchier colors, higher contrast? i never used any other film other than 600. even in my SX70 i use 600 with an ND filter. and i adore the pictures it gives me! love the colors, love the look. the reason i use 600 film is that my wife preferes the 660 AF. so we share the same film. we simply get the 5 pack bundle and always have fresh film in the fridge. it works well. now i wonder, would it make a noticible difference if i got SX70 film? is it worth it? what do y'all think?

[@brooklynfilmcamera]

It definitely does! Completely different film, but if you're loving what you're getting from 600, there's really no reason to switch. Might be worth grabbing a couple packs to try it out, though!

[@jeffchastain2977]

It has deeper, more neutral blacks than 600. I see no grain on either of these films.

[@Markybug-Keira-Cody]

its the same film..

[@bigmike3189]

i wish they would bring back peal apart film.

[@63MacGuy]

No Spectra Film🥲