Photography Bay

Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips

Polaroid PIC 1000

By

Polaroid PIC 1000

Polaroid film died a while back, but then was reborn with plans to re-release the old instant film cameras and the famous Color 600 instant film.  We got our first sneak peek at what the new Polaroid film cameras will look like when they hit the storefronts later this year.  It looks like Polaroid will be offering some unique finishes for the new instant shooter, including a wood-grain finish as shown in the mockup above.  The new camera will be called the PIC 1000 and should cost less than $100. [Read more…]

 

Polaroid Instant Film Making a Comeback

By

Polaroid

Polaroid film, which appeared to be dead not too long ago, looks to be coming back to market.  This resurgence of the brand is thanks to a 5-year licensing deal with the owners of the Polaroid brand and Summit Global Group.  It looks like Summit will reintroduce many of the famous Polaroid film formats and, as a result, many of the old instant cameras will be given new life.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Fuji Instax Mini 7S Instant Camera

By

Fuji Instax Mini 7S Instant Camera

The Fuji Instax Mini 7S instant camera is becoming available in the US. The Instax cameras have been available overseas for many years.  While the professional market has had the Instax 200 instant camera since last year, consumers have been without many options in the instant film department, particularly since Polaroids have dried up.

The Instax Mini 7S  uses ISO 800 speed film and produces a 2″ x 3″ instant print.  It should be available September 2009 at an initial retail price of $95.99, while the film will retail for $19.99 for a 10-pack.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer Review at PC Mag

By

PC Mag has review the new Poloroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer.  With the PoGo, Polaroid takes a step back to its roots and tries to deliver instant photo prints in the digital age.  Unfortunately, it seems that Polaroid has kept with the tradition of marginal image quality in its instant photos.

Output quality is far from ideal, or even what you’d expect from your local drug store. Colors in more than half of my test photos were noticeably off, shifting some light colors to yellow, some shades of red to purple, and making some photos seem faded or washed out.