UPDATE: How to get MORE Instax film in old Kodak Instant cameras!

I got multiple, repeatable exposures of Instax film to work in an old Kodak camera. No Instax camera necessary!
This is an update to the first video: • How to use Instax film...
Also, I realize I should have used "-2" and "-1" for my exposure compensation notes, but I messed up. Oh well!

[@debsavimusic8033]

Your a genius don't give up on that 3D printer thingy mabober!!!! This help us Polaroid/Kodak collectors! I have a lot of polaroids and kodaks and I want to be able to use my kodaks.

[@trolleyjnr]

Agreed!

[@Eitanofjerusalem]

You should sell the inserts in packs with film on Etsy! I would definetly get

[@deanos32]

Yeah

[@milaliams]

I‘d take one!

[@RomanaHamilton]

This is awesome! I can't wait to try it out - thank you for continuing to tinker with this, I love playing around with my old EK4!

[@Arturo.H.M]

I just get a EK8. And I want to try it too. Is really estrange that no other videos exist in KZbin about recover Kodak instant cameras using actual films. Is very useful your videos and I appreciate it very much.

[@atacant]

Great video! Both methods you tried are very smart. Love having such a DIY community in photography

[@KeigoMoriyama]

This is great! I have 2 of them and I would like to help to find a good way! Can you share the 3D print file?

[@SuperWollibolli]

wow this is such a great job. I just got a kodak EK 100 but realised that it's missing the cartridge, therefore I'm maybe leaning towards making some kind of adapter to the instax mini cartridge. but it would be great if you could show a bit more of the cartridge, how the mechanism works and what the mesurements are. but thank you so much for showing this!

[@Jts441]

This is a great idea! I just picked up a Pleasure II for 1.50$ and was sad they diddn't make film for it, i'm so glad it came with a empty cartrage!.

[@stephenmeck9285]

this is really cool! I have a bunch of old cameras I would love to use! thanks for the awesome video. the 3d printer thing is really cool!

[@michaelaneuman1820]

Thank you so much for these videos! I found an EK6 because I found some old kodak instant film, and was wondering how to make use of the camera after I'm done with the kodak film, this helps so much

[@awalden]

I'm very impressed! Keep trying! You're almost there! Let us know what you come up with.

[@bocar4127]

I just purchased a Kodamatic 960 and will definitely be experimenting with it. Thanks for the videos! It gave me some ideas

[@elizmyers2206]

Wow! You make your own film. That's awesome!

[@SilntObsvr]

You convinced me. I just bought a Kodak 960L (folding Kodamatic instant camera) and a double pack of HS144-10 (the "high speed" film, one stop faster than the original PR-10, matches the camera) on eBay. I'm pretty sure I can at least get Instax Square to fit, probably Instax Wide (print size is close to the peel-off part of the Trimprint film i bought). By hook or by crook, I'll get it to work. Ideally, I'd like to 3D print an adapter insert to just plug the Instax pack into the Kodak camera, but the sheet inserts would be acceptable...

[@SlightlyDank]

can't wait for the next update!

[@trolleyjnr]

Don't give up! this is great! Any update on this video since Feb 2017?

[@IainHC1]

Loved this! Really informative.... Thank you. I'm off to shoot some obsolete Kodak cameras now :-)

[@edouardobeniche9375]

if you put some candle wax in the "white slider piece" of the 3D printed adapter, it will maybe help.. i use that for drawer without bearings.

[@Z.Ilovehotmoms.Z]

Just came from watching your first part, and loved this video too! Why don’t you upload more videos?

[@lilwadina]

This is awesome! Thankyou!!

[@jamesmohhenghai]

Awesome ! Thanks Mate .

[@lilydegraauw9898]

i love these videos so much where did this guy go?!

[@chronosomnus]

These videos are awesome! One thing I wasn't clear on, do we have to have the cartridge? Also, I have the Partytime II which doesn't have a manual crank. Were you ever able to successfully pull photos from cameras without the crank? Thank you!!

[@lyndajonesthesoapmaker]

Amazing help, thankyou. I have a Kodak EK100 with no cartridge, was wandering if you knew how i can get my hands on one....?

[@lunan.6022]

This is great!

[@hippywonder1]

Hi! Thanks for the helpful video! Just wondering if the Intax Square SQ10 86 mm x 72 mm would fit?

[@carolinazapata3633]

Thanks good video

[@mariovsquez]

Any word in when the new square fuji film will be released? I'm dying to try it my kodak camera

[@tommygladwell]

I hope your still working on this! I just got a Kodak instant and would love to use it

[@stopmo6845]

The light spots he talks about at 11:32 (in my experience) are caused by the rollers pressing too hard on the film, squeezing the chemicals too thinly over those spots

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

I’d love one of those 3D printed cartridge holders for my SX-70. Do you think maybe it would be better to try with instax square film since it’s a bit wider which means the white pick arm doesn’t have to be as long? And I also just realised the pick arm is on the opposite side isn’t it lmao.

[@jorgelotr3752]

I have found that Fuji instax films come in 4 sizes: mini (the one you're using), square, wide and FP-100C. The question is: would any of those other sizes work the same or better? I fact, the "wide" format has the same height as the mini but is 4.25 inches wide, while the square has the same witdh as the mini's height but is 2.83 inches wide (it would have to be places sideways, though). Additionally, the FP-100C are like a sideways Wide, but just a single millimeter short of width.

[@22Dragonborn]

Hey man, do you know much about the Kodak Colorburst 250. I bought one from a thrift store, not realizing it was missing the cartridge. I thought maybe I could 3d print one but I have zero experience with one. You seem pretty handy with your 3d printer and very knowledgeable with Kodak cameras. Do you have any tips on how I could make what you did in this video for my camera?

[@segadotnet]

Any update on this? :o I really would like this for my agfa family printer! :o :3

[@helimaster360]

Where could I get an empty cartridge is the question?

[@nophunsarah9423]

I just bought a kodak pleaser at a flea market and the person before me left an empty cartridge in there. my advice would be to go to flea markets and inspect the cameras before you buy. not only to see if a cartridge is left but also make sure the mechanisms work and to make sure there isn’t any corrosion in the battery compartment. Ik this is two years too late but I hope it helps lol

[@al8a854]

Is it reslly necessary? I mean Cant i build a little cartidge by mysefl just.for support the photo And then just open it AND take the photo ? Or it has somenthing really essential :c?

[@_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-]

maybe if the white slider thing traveled on a tongue and groove type of rail it might lend some better stability and overcome the tolerance issues

[@StickPeopleAndPuff]

Following as my mom just gave me a Colorburst 50 and I would like to be able to use it. I'm not engineer but would a more tightly bound spring in the 3D printed mechanism fix the binding problem?

[@davsalxs]

Hi! I have the same camera and I went through the same things with it :( by any chance do you still have the .obj or .stl digital archive for the 3D print? It would be really helpfull! Thanks.

[@dannycool3000]

the pictures came out amazing, too bad i'm not talented enough to create all that

[@TranscendentalAirwaves]

Man if you can figure out how to get that 3d printed insert thing to work I will definitely buy it. Maybe try having some parts machined by a machine shop instead of printed? That would give you really accurate tolerances.

[@swishpan]

Exiting work! Do you have link to the 3d file? This could definitely work with some tweaking.

[@jojon.270]

Can you do a tutorial on how to place the square film?

[@sarahkelly988]

Hi quick question just bought a kodamatic 950 instant camera and thought it was a gem, I know nothing about Polaroids or instant cameras so this is all a bit a new for me as to how it all works, by loading up the Polaroid what do you mean?

[@TheDarkplace]

Would you consider releasing the 3D file onto Thingi verse so that others could try to perfect it?

[@nonotatall2490]

Yes please!

[@HORSEDICKoMPEG]

I've got a file Almost Finished, I will update on thingiverse (eose) when I get it fully working.

[@augustogarbarino4111]

@@HORSEDICKoMPEG I just got 2 Kodaks and I’m really looking forward to your 3D file, I was trying to go his way but would be much easier with the adapter

[@lucialopezcerutti7878]

@@HORSEDICKoMPEG Any updates on this?!?

[@forgether222]

@@HORSEDICKoMPEG any updates?? just got one of these cameras and it doesn’t have a cartridge :(

[@atacant]

Hey, could you share the STL files for the conversion adapters you made? I want to maybe see if I can design a workaround

[@chanehall2125]

I would really like to know if there's any way that you could use integral film in a pack film camera🙏🏼🥺

[@belbras]

Polaroid has introduced in the market the "vintage" Polaroid camera, just like the 'old days' cam"; did you try already using their 'classic Polaroid Originals 600 film' (3.5" x 4.2") in those old instant cameras? l got recently from a relative his old Kodak EK160 instant camera and l am just making some researches on internet on how to use it and get the film: l found the batteries available for purchasing (as you also found on amazon) and your videos which are quite nice explaining how to fix those mini instant films in it. Before l buy a 120 British pound new 'vintage' Polaroid l would like to try to fit those new instant films available into my Kodak (as l learned from your videos); but there is this 'classic polaroid 600 film' and l was wondering whether you had tried already... Also, what about the inserted batteries?

[@nicolehammer9156]

Belbras I’ve tried the Polaroid originals 600 films with my Kodak ek 300 and unfortunately they don’t fit. I think in the original Kodak cassette is kind of a recess which the Polaroid cassettes don’t have. So the cassette doesn’t fit in to the mechanism which made me really depressed because the size seemed so perfect. But well yeah.. seems we have to figure out something different.

[@RetroAP]

@@nicolehammer9156 are u able to modify the cassette to fit somehow?

[@briansegarra9312]

Any updates on the 3d printed model ?

[@ausgeknipst]

Anything new on this one? Just found a old EK 100 and wondering if I need to throw it away :(

[@lohdhshs]

Do you have a link to the 3D file for that adapter?

[@morgangabor2062]

Does the backing folder need to be black? Does this affect the outcome of the image on the film?

[@RyanJosephh]

anyone know if tbis would work for my kodak colorburst 250 from the 1980's

[@fiadeocampo7288]

Hey guys! I was wondering if this method would also work on Kodak’s “The Handle” Instant Camera? I recently found it in my grandma’s house and salvaged it hoping that I could use it.

[@catalinadog157]

it should considering the EK4’s are basically the same as the handle

[@yemilopez1224]

Wish there was another update

[@evacelentano_0645]

Where did you get your kodak film for the cartridge

[@lofianddiy]

I did something like this a couple of months before you published the first video on this. I don't suppose an article on a blog gets to the top of the search, so you probably didn't see it. My blog is lofianddiy com. I just simply removed the pods on an existing pack of unused film for my sleeve. Then I loaded the film in a changing bag. I have since taken several pictures this way.

[@youtumax1996]

how do you do it exactly? I'd love to know

[@MethodAudioVisual]

Could you fit an instax wide cartridge in that camera? Would that work?

[@lukasjedlicka9708]

I wonder if you tried wide instax format:)

[@johnny-becker]

Fuji now makes a wider version of it's Instax I am going to see if it will fit fairly close in the original Kodak film cartridge. I have a sneaky suspicion that it is as if Fuji was making film for these old cameras which I know is preposterous but if it does fit... it would be too coincidental

[@youtumax1996]

hi did it work?

[@johnny-becker]

@@youtumax1996 I have not gotten a old "new" stock of Kodak film yet to get the plastic tray. Money is a bit tight but should clear up next week. I'll keep you posted.

[@youtumax1996]

@@johnny-becker ok thank you so much

[@eveking6289]

Ooo!

[@my-m4dness590]

@@johnny-becker any news?

[@scilerjames1514]

I have a partytime Kodak that doesn't have a crank would this still wirk

[@cat313]

I bought one of these cameras off of Savers. Its a Kodak Colorburst 250. The thing is that I don't have an empty cartridge to attempt this with do you know where I could get one or what the name of the old film cartridges were so i can atleast buy an expired pack of ebay?

[@IrynaKrasnova]

Check this 3D model www.thingiverse.com/thing:1904050. It's probably PR-10 kodak instant film.

[@bruh1129]

Is there any way you can send me or i can buy one of those adaptors

[@aeyagmann5484]

i’m a bit confused on how he gets the polaroid films out without ruining them, what do you mean by a changing bag? i’m new to this

[@TheDarkplace]

A changing bag (or dark bag) is a double layered fabric bag which allows you to reach in and handle film without exposing it to light.

[@1loveand1hate]

Anybody still trying to expand on his plans and has some success? Does the Fujifilm square film cartridges work?

[@arianekulik5629]

Wouldn't that be great having another chance for larger formats

[@salinarios6607]

Do you sell or have you tried selling the cartridges you made?

[@nicolasraffapirra21]

Hi! First let me apologize for the english, i am writing you from argentina. I wanted to ask you for the 3d file of the insert for the kodak instant camera, if you would be so kind. I would be immensely gratified. Thank you!

[@luchyelnoob8391]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:1904050

[@cat313]

Anyone know what bulb the Kodak Colorburst 250 uses for flash? I can't find any details anywhere. I need to replace mine

[@nicolehammoudi49]

cat Do you know what film is compatible with the Kodak colorbust 250? I just purchased one but can not find any film for it

[@josepmariasabate7550]

May be you can help me about this issue with your experience with the old Kodak instant camera I have just bought 3 Color burst Kodak cameras and after shot one photo in the next shot the motor of the camera don't stop. Do you know why? Trying to figure out why my motor is always running? Do you know where I can resend this email? Regards jmsabate

[@groovymattooze]

Is there a chance it could also work with one step Polaroid 600? Or just this Kodak model?

[@photochemicals7565]

It will sort of work, but the image will be flipped horizontally, and I'm not sure about getting the developer to spread evenly. But check this out: instagram.com/p/BR7bTTjlrQh/

[@groovymattooze]

Thanks for replying and thanks for showing how it would look. If I can't find a better way I definitely wanna try the way you did with the Kodak camera!

[@groovymattooze]

What might be causing the photo to come out flipped as horizontally?

[@photochemicals7565]

It actually comes down to the differences in how Polaroid film and Kodak instant film / Instax film work, because they're a little different. Polaroid film is exposed from the front side and uses a mirror on the inside of the camera to flip the image so it will look correct. Kodak and Instax film is exposed from the back side of the film, and does not need a mirror, making the camera simpler and cheaper.

[@groovymattooze]

What if we put the instax film backwards on to the card? Then will it come out normal?

[@cookinglions2840]

You should sell the Accessories cause I got the Kodak colorburst 50

[@KeigoMoriyama]

Hello any chance to share the 3d file?

[@triggerwarnussy]

have you tried the square film yet?

[@corvidinthewoods1263]

Will James Hi! I just tried this with the square film, it’s the same process just the slots are slightly differently placed to fit the specs. Works great! Hope this helps.

[@corvidinthewoods1263]

I will say, after a couple more tests, that darkening it for me hasn’t worked so well. It could be the camera I’m using (Kodak Partytime instant camera) but so far the best images have been on the no darken/lighten setting. Haven’t yet tried with lighten though.

[@ConductorCatnip]

goatinthewoods so even with square Fuji film you need to make the insert like he did in the video?

[@corvidinthewoods1263]

Tristan Wilson yeah the square film is still a bit too small, I managed to get some of the actual film from the 80’s and I measured it against that, and it’s a bit shorter in both dimensions. Cause of that you do need inserts still. I played around. With just having some extensions, so plastic is only on the side, but that didn’t work either. His method with the inserts has worked best so far.

[@KenyanL-zg9lu]

can we get the 3D stl files?

[@RicoJuan1998]

I have a colorburst 250 what do i do🤔😭

[@Quiparounddreams1999]

Kinda doing something similar with A Polaroid Captiva

[@vanessarojas6536]

Can't you show us how to do it step by step and also can't we just use wide fuji film?

[@weirdasswhitekid]

I may be able to help you if you release the STL's if your looking to keep them privet I sill may be able to help if we send them privately I got a hand full of these cameras after your last vid and I have a print in-place replacement for those springs iv meant to make a converter my self but bin a bit sidetracked with other projects but if your interested just DM me

[@evacelentano_0645]

Where could I get an empty cartridge

[@fairsweets]

Can i please have the file for the insert 🥺

[@amybalderas2688]

Make more vids! 👍

[@captainlud]

Bonjour peux tu envoyer le fichier 3D (STL). merci de ton aide . Ludovic

[@davides.8980]

fujifilm instant wide for 200 and 300??

[@photochemicals7565]

Wide won't fit, it's just a little too wide. The upcoming Square format film should work thought.

[@lucyii]

Arn't you a clever cookie !!!!!!!!

[@AisuruMirai]

If you had the proper equipment to do it, designing a proper Instax-to-Colorburst or Polaroid-to-Colorburst adapter would make you an instant (pun intended) multi-thousandaire. Maybe I should buy all the Colorburst cameras on eBay just in case you make it happen.