I received an e-mail from Film Photography Podcast associate Rob Nunn the other day asking me about the various Polaroid film formats. The e-mail prompted me to produce this little video about the fantastic Polaroid Colorpack II camera.
In 2009, I launched The Film Photography Podcast, an hour-long, bi-monthly Internet radio program exploring my passion for film photography and covering a wide range of topics relevant to the experienced / aspiring photographer using film as a medium. Listen to The Film Photography Podcast http://filmphotographypodcast.com
I came across a pack of 500 film that had the words “Black Haus” printed on the film. The back of the film had a Polaroid web site for “events” printed. I imagine that back in the 1990s Polaroid produced special personalized film for corporate events. A quick google search yielded no information (most likely because of the infancy of the web in the early 1990s)
That's me in a dramatic pose on Polaroid “Black Haus” film
This oddball film format was produced for the 1990s-entry Captiva and JoyCam cameras began circa 1993 and disappeared by the early 2000s.
Pat Sansone “100 Polaroids” / Image Randy Babajtis - www.randybabajtis.com Michael Raso welcomes guests Pat Sansone, Dave Bias and Anne Bowerman - celebrating Pat’s new book “100 Polaroids” at the Impossible Project NYC. Plus listener letters, the Kodak Pony II camera, three big giveaways and more!
This episode I’m joined by enthusiastic film photographer Joe Kolbek.
Joe Kolbek and his trusty Canon AE-1
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Topics and links discussed:
THE IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT NYC Party for Patrick Sansone's "100 Polaroids." Interviews with Pat Sansone (Wilco, The Autumn Defense), Impossible Project’s Dave Bias and Anne Bowerman
Desiree’s cameras on loan… The Mamiya C22 and the YashicaMat 124
Kodachrome Only two months to shoot Kodak Kodachrome – processing will end December 30, 2010 http://www.dwaynesphoto.com/
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Film Photography Podcast Episode 19 / November 5, 2010 Recorded live from the PDN Photo Expo in New York City
PDN Photo Expo
Film Photography Podcast Episode 20 / November 12, 2010 Passion for Instant Film Photography: A Conversation with Dr. Florian Kaps and Dave Bias - The Impossible Project
Film Photography Podcast Episode 21 / November 19, 2010 Studio roundtable with Michael Raso, Duane Polcou and John Fedele
Film Photography Podcast Episode 22 / November 26, 2010 A conversation with artist April-Lea Hutchinson April is a photographer / model from London Ontario
“My work as a photographer is part of a longstanding relationship with the camera that began with modeling. I have a fondness for film and a deep desire to photograph people as people, breaking from expected norms of beauty. In my work, I look for emotion, try to tell a story, and reveal the beauty in my characters. Beyond the aesthetic qualities imparted by instant film and long exposures, my empathetic relationship with the person in front of the camera infuses my images with comfortable intimacy and perhaps a touch of nostalgia. I create timeless images using a mix of Medium Format and Polaroid Film. I am a purist at heart.” - http://aprilleaphoto.carbonmade.com/about
blog by Michael Raso producer / host - The Film Photography Podcast
When I started the Film Photography Podcast Internet Radio Show (FPP) one year ago, one my goals was to provide a forum through which photographers using film could obtain news, tips, and share their art. As a photographer myself, it seemed logical and fun to offer giveaways as part of the bi-monthly show. To date, I’ve donated hundreds of rolls of film and over a dozen vintage film cameras from my personal collection. As the show began to pick up listeners, a funny thing happened – listeners started sending me their prized and quirky film cameras!
What makes her contribution even more special is the fact that she took the time to shoot some images with the Vivitar and included them in the package.
Emily said in her letter enclosed with the cameras – “I sent a couple of prints from the Vivitar PN2011…I really love that camera…It takes nice Lomo-quality shots and the panoramic option gives the photos even more character.”
Emily's donation cameras will be offered up in a "listener draw" later this year on the FPP.
Ian Cook (from the UK) turned me on to the 35mm Olympus Trip 35. Marketed in the UK from 1967 to 1984, this amazing camera was practically unknown in the United States. Ian, an authentic Trip enthusiast (known as a “Tripper),” has donated one to the pod cast, and I look forward to passing it along later this year.
Olympus Trip 35 UK TV Advert featuring David Baily
Video by Revere Eye-matic EE 127 camera winner James Wells.
I’d like to thank Dan Domme, Tony Kwong, Susan Goodwine and everyone else that has contributed recently to the show. Not only do you make my FPP experience special, but your generosity is helping film enthusiasts around the globe!
And, this month the fine folks at Freestyle Photographic in California USA donated a Holga 120 TLR camera. The Holga line of cameras are hugely popular and are used by amateurs and professionals alike! (Holga photography - think magazine photojournalist David Burnett’s fantastic Holga shot of US Vice President Al Gore!). Thanks to Freestyle for contributing to the Film Photography Podcast Give-Away program!
To enter this month’s contest, send an e-mail to FilmPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com Include your name, mailing address and a little about you and your photography. Please write “Holga” in your e-mail header and get entries in by October 21, 2010. One winner will be drawn on the November 15, 2010 episode.
That’s not all. We’re also giving away a copy of musician and photographer Pat Sansone’s book “100 Polaroids” (with a Polaroid camera) and free c-41 film processing courtesy of Sharp Photo & Portrait!
Listen in to Episode 17 / October 15, 2010 to get the scoop!
Thanks to your input and contributions, the Film Photography Podcast is becoming a global film project where everyone is a winner. Those donating are thrilled to put their cameras in the hands of eager, enthusiastic film shooters. The contest winners are ecstatic to receive a film camera they’ve never used or was never available in their corner of the world. Way to go, guys!
The Film Photography Podcast (Internet Radio Show) is celebrating Instant Photography by giving away a copy of Patrick Sansone’s new book “100 Polaroids.”
100 Polaroids is a Limited edition, hard bound book of 100 Polaroid photographs taken by Patrick Sansone on his various travels. Each book is individually numbered and signed. * * From the Wilco Store
Musician, Photographer Pat Sansone is a multi-instrumentalist in the rock bands The Autumn Defense and Wilco.
Sansone's tremendously tuned ear has led him to become a studio musician and producer. His own project The Autumn Defense was formed in New Orleans in 1999 with friend John Stirratt of Wilco, and the band is responsible for three full length albums. Pat and John’s new album “Once Around” will be available November 2, 2010. - http://theautumndefense.com/
While on tour, Pat roamed around downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, Polaroid in hand, snapping photographs of old parking lots and buildings. As he notes that Polaroid discontinued their line of film, he muses on the passing of an era. “It’s been interesting going around the country and going into small towns, because a lot of what I like to shoot is little details of old downtowns, capturing these little pieces of a fading America with a fading technology.”
My Polaroid One Step Close-Up camera that I'm giving away with Pat's book.
To make the giveaway extra special, I’m donating a Polaroid 600 One Step Close-Up from my personal collection of Polaroid cameras.
To enter the contest, send an e-mail to FilmPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com Include your name, mailing address and a little about you and your photography. Please get entries in by October 21, 2010. One winner will be drawn on the November 15, 2010 episode.
Listen in to Episode 17 / October 15, 2010 Pat’s book is discussed as well as 4x5 Large Format Photography, Digital Darkroom vs. Digital Darkroom, Polaroid 300 Goes National plus our other giveaways!
Pat was recently in Los Angeles and New York for a book signing. FPP listener Randy Babajtis covered the Los Angeles event at Paper Chase Press. I visited the New York signing at The Impossible Project NYC. Pat along with Dave Bias and Anne Bowerman from Impossible USA will be featured on the November 1, 2010 Film Photography Podcast.
About The Film Photography Podcast Launched in October of 2009, the Film Photography Podcast is a 90 minute, bi-weekly Internet radio program, exploring a wide range of topics relevant to the experienced and aspiring photographer using film as a medium. Hosts Michael Raso and Duane Polcou enthusiastically dissect and debate the pros-and-cons of film formats, do-it-yourself techniques, digital technologies, and vintage and contemporary cameras and accessories in a thorough, informative and casual manner. Regular features include Camera tests and reviews, “book of the month”, interviews, a listener-generated Q&A, and film-related giveaways.
Launched in October of 2009, the Film Photography Podcast is a 90 minute, bi-weekly Internet radio program, exploring a wide range of topics relevant to the experienced and aspiring photographer using film as a medium. Hosts Michael Raso and Duane Polcou enthusiastically dissect and debate the pros-and-cons of film formats, do-it-yourself techniques, digital technologies, and vintage and contemporary cameras and accessories in a thorough, informative and casual manner. Regular features include Camera tests and reviews, “book of the month”, interviews, a listener-generated Q&A, and film-related giveaways.
The Film Photography Podcast SHOW NOTES Episode 17 – October 15, 2010 4x5 Large Format Photography, Digital Darkroom vs. Digital Darkroom, Polaroid 300 Goes National, Mega-Giveaways are More! Hosted by Michael Raso with Duane Polcou
Later in the show - Duane Polcou will introduce 4x5 photography to Michael and the audience.
Michael Raso's blog on the new Polaroid 300 Instant Camera being stocked by Target.
Target in Riverdale, NJ USA stocks Polaroid 300 camera and film
Discussion on the fact that placement of the Polaroid 300 in a "Big Retail Store" is a victory for film photography. Find your local Target store in the USA!
Remember, Dwaynes Photo in Parsons, KS USA will stop processing at the end of the year - so get your film in now!
Get your FREE roll of Kodachrome film! If you can commit to shooting and having it developed, Michael will send you a roll of Kodachrome from his private film vault, just email to filmphotographypodcast@gmail.com with your details.
Please also check out the FPP Flickr Group - Kodachrome Film Photography Project 2010 - the place for all photos taken with Kodachrome. Please join and add your Kodachrome photographs!
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Win 35mm Film, Processing, Prints and Scans Spencer, from Sharp Photo and Portrait in Wisconsin, has donated some amazing processing prizes - ten certificates for 1 free roll of processing for c41, black and white or cross processed e6 film, 35mm OR 120, plus 1 set of prints and a hight resolution cd! To go with this amazing freebie, Michael has dipped into his film vault, and with each certificate he'll be giving away a roll of 35mm Kodak Ektar 25 (expired '94 - cold stored and batch tested) Film! E-mail us at filmphotographypodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to have a chance of winning, please put "Processing" in the subject line, and tell us a little about yourself, including what camera you'll be using. We'll be picking the winners in November.
Freestyle Photographic have kindly donated a Holga 120 TLR please email us at filmphotographypodcast@gmail.com with "Holga 120 TLR" in the subject, and a little about yourself in the body of the email. We'll do the draw in November.
Win Patrick Sansone's book "100 Polaroids" and a Polaroid 600 Close-Up camera! We're giving away a signed copy of Patrick Sansone's "100 Polaroids" with a Polaroid 600 One-Step Camera (with Impossible Project Film!), emails to filmphotographypodcast@gmail.com to enter the contest. Please put in the subject line "100 Polaroids" and tell us a little about yourself in the email.
FPP listener Tony Kwong and Duane Polcou say "Thumbs Up" for the low-bandwidth version of the podcast, which is available at http://www.filmphotographypodcast.com/
Peter Gowland shot more than 1,000 magazine covers, mostly glamour shots of female models but also portraits of celebrities including Rock Hudson and Robert Wagner. His covers included Rolling Stone, Playboy, and Modern Photography. He invented elite cameras and equipment that he used to shoot pinups and magazine covers. Check out Peter Gowland's Website. Sadly Peter died on March 10th 2010.
Here's a couple of posts explaining diffraction - one from the Luminous Landscape, and another from Cambridge In Colour. (Basically our lenses tend to be sharpest a couple of stops up from wide-open, so with an f/3.5, you'll get sharpest shots at f5.6 or f8. (It does depend on the lens though.)
THE IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT NYC Party for "100 Polaroids," A book by Patrick Sansone. Join us for the official NYC launch of my first book of Polaroid photography. Drinks, tunes, books and Polaroids!
There will be free wine, books for sale, and special on-the-spot discounts on Impossible products.
Two notes about this event: • Due to limited space, we ask that you please RSVP. Either call 212-219-3254 or send an email to nycspace@theimpossibleproject.com • Signing will be limited to "100 Polaroids." Please, no outside memorabilia.
Thursday, October 14 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm The Impossible Project Space 425 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY
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Film Photography Podcast friend / photographer Randy Babajtis attended the Los Angeles book signing last Thursday. We’re happy to share these images from the event.
