Instant Analog Photography
It still works well after almost 50 years of age and use.
The first Polaroid camera to use a drop-in film pack, a significant leap from the roll film of the first generation of camera models.
It's too bad that Lady Johnson was instrumental in getting Land to concentrate on the SX-70 concept (she objected to the trash collected in the National Parks that consisted of so many Polaroid pull apart negatives) because IMO it took better photos than my SX-70.
My daughter, taken with a Model 100 and Type 42 film and available light in the breezeway between our home and my workshop.
Another Model 100 photo of my daughter on Type 108 color film in the same location.
The paper mural she created is hung behind her as a backdrop. I probably used a tripod.
Another breezeway photo using Type 108 film, this time in front of a sheet of black Formica.
These three shots were deliberate and posed, as opposed to the "grab shots" that follow.
My daughter working in my studio on a school project.
The light is from a skylight and the film is Type 42.
A sculptor as well as graphic artist, here she is in a grab shot of a snow cat she made.
Shot with Type 42 film.
Buffy, the cat model, caught examining the sculpture with a bit of annoyance, I think.
Unlike digital photogaphy, these came to life instantly as photos in hand to be passed around and enjoyed.
Published in 1969 and sold as a trade book by Doubleday, this title contained Type 108 color and Types 42 and 44 black-and-white photos that I took with off the shelf Model 100, 350, and Colorpack II cameras.
Scroll down for examples of photos taken with this extraordinary camera.
Thanks very much, Bill. That's very kind and generous of you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Paul Giambarba | December 24, 2011 at 03:51 PM
Paul, I love looking at your photos and sweet memories. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Bill LaRocque | December 23, 2011 at 08:27 PM