Impossible PX 680 Color Shade First Flush Film for Polaroid 600 Cameras
by Impossible
$23.49
At Amazon on 4-18-2012.
Film must be protected from light during first 3 minutes of development
Film responds well to warming during first minutes of development to enhance color saturation
8 Exposures per cassette
Film Speed: ISO 600/DIN 29
Development: approx. 10 minutes at 70 F 21 C
From the Manufacturer
Soho scooters in PX 680 see more samples above
PX 680 Color Shade First Flush
The Color Shade line of Impossible films present a vibrant color palette completely unique from anything in Impossible - or Polaroid - history. PX 680 Color Shade First Flush film is Impossible's first, experimental color material for type 600 cameras and introduces a magical new color palette to the classic white frame. Being our First Flush edition, it may show variances in color balance, saturation and contrast and a light dot pattern in the dark areas.
PX 680 Color Shade First Flush film is intended for use in any vintage Polaroid 600 camera as well as the SLR 680/690. Typical units go by the names OneStep, Sun, Impulse, One600 and JobPro - however there were many more.
600 & SX-70 cameras with Impossible Frog Tongues
Typical Polaroid 600 camera styles
How to Use Color Shade films
PLEASE NOTE: All Impossible films MUST be shielded from light during the first 5 minutes of development, and most critically in the first 30 seconds.
Repeat - for best results, please shield the film from light for the first 5 minutes! This means no shaking please, but straight into your pocket, box or bag, or upside-down on a flat surface. You can use an Impossible Frog Tongue in your Polaroid 600 or SX-70 plastic "box-type" camera or a PX Shade in your SX-70 folding camera to greatly assist you in this important part of the process. Fans all over the world have developed many techniques that you can learn about with a simple web search.
It's important to also note that PX 680 Color Shade First Flush develops slowly, unveiling an image 10-15 minutes into development. In addition, it will continue to process for up to 24 hours, resulting in a higher contrast, more color-saturated final image.
Generally, if your images appear too light, overexposed, low contrast, or excessively red - it's a result of not shielding the film fast enough. Also, please remember that Impossible films are used in vintage cameras of varying ages and degrees of wear. Be sure that you have a fully working camera before attempting to use Impossible films.
How to Further Enjoy Color Shade films
Color Shade chemistry allows for a wide variety of photo manipulations with tools, heat and other methods. Here we explain just two:
1. Manual Manipulation You can also use any sort of blunt-tipped object to "draw" using the actual chemistry inside the frame. Traditional Polaroid artists perfected this technique in the 1970's to astounding effect. Experimenting with various implements, as well as time after exposure and application of temperature, will help you find the right combination to realize your artistic vision of the final image.
2. Emulsion Lifts By removing the white frame on the film, you can separate the layers. By soaking the top layer in hot water, the emulsion will come loose and can be reapplied to watercolor paper or other surfaces. This technique was popular for certain Polaroid films of the past and now all new Impossible films open this opportunity for creative expression.
More Tips
All PX 680 films may also be used in SX-70 cameras with the use of the Impossible ND Filter Twinpack. No camera modifications necessary.
Film responds well to warming during first minutes of development. Holding it under your arm will shield from light and warm it!
The first fresh color film for Polaroid 600 cameras since 2009!
For best results and longest shelf life, we suggest you "pop it in the fridge" until use.
About Impossible
Since taking over the former Polaroid film factory in Enschede, Netherlands, in 2008, Impossible celebrates analog instant photography by passionately manufacturing various new instant films for vintage Polaroid cameras. The unique and exciting Impossible films push analog instant photography beyond all traditional limits and offer a new, broad range of possibilities, characteristics and results.
After I bought my one600, I wanted to use it, but I had no film. The original Polaroid film has been discontinued and the ones out there are all expired and too expensive. So I bought this film and read through the manual and the tips on how to use it on the Impossible website, and I took my first shot.It took 3 minutes to develop enough for a picture to show up and a whole day for the picture to be fully developed. Although this is a long time, I was prepared for this and I am quite satisfied with the outcomes. The pictures have not a great contrast and all have that grey-yellowish hue, but that gives them a vintage look that I really like.The one thing that I don't like is that even though these are cheaper than most original Polaroid films, they only contain eight exposures compared to the ten in the original film packaging. If shipping (to Canada) is counted, that would make each exposure about 3.50 dollars, which is quite overpriced. Maybe the price will drop after the company develops the film even better and more people start buying it...So if you are not patient, if you dislike the vintage look, and if it is too expensive for you, you might as well buy an Instax 210 instead, which produces way more colorful pictures and is cheaper. Otherwise, I would really recommend this film!
