I Discovered The Forgotten Art of Instant Polaroid Photography

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @tobinhaasdehejia
    @tobinhaasdehejia  Рік тому +16

    500 views!!! Thank you all so much for the support! ❤

  • @gpocollectorboy3391
    @gpocollectorboy3391 Рік тому +62

    Only modern Polaroids take so long to develop. Original Polaroid film from 2008 and prior developed in 90 seconds, completely developed in 3 minutes. Basically the speed of Instax now.

    • @GonzoTheRosarian
      @GonzoTheRosarian 2 місяці тому +1

      Agree! The new film takes longer. The B&W is quicker.

  • @ahmedkhan5107
    @ahmedkhan5107 4 місяці тому +3

    It was never forgotten, it has always been an active and vibrant community!

  • @caytonhopson3200
    @caytonhopson3200 Рік тому +18

    I feel like it’s a growing trend lowkey i don’t ever think it’ll replace digital because of the prices and stuff but it really is refreshing taking shots on instant photo cameras, and i agree it really does open your eyes.

  • @or1ng385
    @or1ng385 Рік тому +27

    How does this guy have 60 subs, his videos are insane and so well edited. If you keep uploading like this consistently you will become huge!

    • @tobinhaasdehejia
      @tobinhaasdehejia  Рік тому +3

      Thank you!!! Recording a new video today as we speak!

    • @jimmyurbals8028
      @jimmyurbals8028 Рік тому

      ik I just subbed to him when I saw his sub count, I was astonished.

  • @irbeej
    @irbeej Рік тому +4

    Hey great video! The Poloroid photos from the 1980's and '90's developed in just a minute or two, just as fast as the Fujifilm Instax film does today. When the alternative was waiting a week (or even an hour) to get your 35mm film and prints back it was definitely "instant." Granted, modern Poloroid film is NOT "instant" but the developing times have dropped from 30 minutes in the Impossible Project day to "just" 15 minutes. Hopefully Polaroid film chemistry will continue to improve!

  • @just_walkman8177
    @just_walkman8177 Рік тому +9

    I love this video so freakin much. As a fellow instant photographer, I really admire the fact that you wanted to give it a shot. Everything you said was true, it really improves your ability and photographic eye. I already liked and subscribed. Excellent work 🫰

  • @doriyancoleman
    @doriyancoleman Рік тому +2

    One of the best Photography videos I’ve ever watched. Recently fallen in love with instant photography myself. Looking forward to seeing more!

  • @dean_5234
    @dean_5234 Рік тому +3

    wow fire video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @andreapaolucci7380
    @andreapaolucci7380 Рік тому +3

    Great video! Also fun fact, old Polaroid film used to develop a lot quicker than new film. You’d have a developed picture in 2-5 minutes and the film itself was a lot more durable. Now because of new manufacturing processes and chemicals being used, the film takes longer

    • @tobinhaasdehejia
      @tobinhaasdehejia  Рік тому

      Thanks for the info! Glad u stopped by to watch the vid :)

    • @elk3407
      @elk3407 7 місяців тому +1

      I mean, the current Polaroid basically had to make the film from scratch with the old machines and a few notes. Absolutely crazy they even managed results this good

  • @anaymakan6989
    @anaymakan6989 18 днів тому

    My sisters have owned a fujifilm instax camera which i've taken now, the best/ worst thing about it when taking group photos, everyone always wants one :)

  • @christopherwelch5568
    @christopherwelch5568 4 місяці тому

    I am glad you've embraced the imperfection of instant photography. Your Polaroid camera design actually comes from the early 80's, not the 90's. May I suggest looking at thrift stores and estate sales for older models? I got a mid-eighties Sun 600 at Goodwill for $5 and it works like new.

  • @D_R_Martin
    @D_R_Martin 2 місяці тому

    It seems to me that Polaroids are making a come back from the dead rather than dying out. For so many years, I would see polaroid cameras lining the shelves at thrift stores for a few dollars each. Now, you are lucky to get one for under $20 vintage and way more than that at the box stores. Even 10 minutes is instant compared to waiting for film to be sent off, developed, and returned. Anyway, it is great to see the younger generations setting aside the instant gratification for the slower process. Good luck on your journey.

  • @angrylbrylvr612
    @angrylbrylvr612 Рік тому +1

    Very nice! A day at the lake and historic Oakland looks really nice

  • @MarkARhodie
    @MarkARhodie Рік тому

    I'm old enought to remember Polaroid, first time round, tho I never had one. It's cool to see you enjoying it.

  • @troliroli
    @troliroli Рік тому

    i got into analog and instant photography this year and i feel the same way about it. it’s such a fun process and i really like the physical aspect of it. i keep all my polaroids and developed 35mm film in a box and my collection growing fast

    • @photonik-luminescence
      @photonik-luminescence 11 місяців тому +2

      Yep. I am an hobby chemist and also amateur astrophotographer and i tought of trying to capture the moon on a physical film. This got me into thinking more of the scientifically fascinating process of developing films and that Polaroids give of a nice, warm, comfy feel. Sometimes it's not about the resolution

  • @jayve2348
    @jayve2348 Рік тому

    the quality and cinematography of this video is insane! just bought the new polaroid now + and am using ur video for composition inspiration. keep it up bro 🤙

    • @tobinhaasdehejia
      @tobinhaasdehejia  Рік тому +1

      Wow that means so much thank you!! Have fun experimenting and enjoy it!

  • @designthedays
    @designthedays Рік тому +1

    I bought a Polaroid 600 instant camera a few years ago. I love using it!
    Although 600 film costs $20 for a pack of 8 photos, so I only use it every now and then, haha.

  • @Neptunite
    @Neptunite Рік тому

    what a wonderfully nostalgic video

  • @Dakota96_
    @Dakota96_ 4 місяці тому

    Need more of theses Polaroid photos

  • @DesertPunks
    @DesertPunks 11 місяців тому

    That's such a sweet camera, great video!

  • @pierrezapata90
    @pierrezapata90 Рік тому

    Hope you have great success on UA-cam! Your videos are fantastic and your passion for photography is infectious. Great to see younger people still doing photography.
    I am a photographer and have a channel here on UA-cam as well.

  • @KimEngvoldsen
    @KimEngvoldsen Рік тому

    Good video. I ordered me a vintage camera to . And Looking forward to talking pictures with it .😊

  • @itzyoung
    @itzyoung Рік тому +1

    Wow! What a quality video, hope all the new comments will bring more viewers! :)
    I never thought about buying one but i must admit that taking pictures with a Polaroid looks a lot more fun than other professional equipment. Looking forward to new amazing content by you!

    • @tobinhaasdehejia
      @tobinhaasdehejia  Рік тому

      Thanks for all the support and welcome to the community ❤️

  • @CodyandJillian
    @CodyandJillian Рік тому

    The match cut in the intro was fire!! Keep up the awesome work man! -Cody

  • @jossmounsey4451
    @jossmounsey4451 Рік тому

    This video was excellent and has seriously sold me on giving instant photography a try!

  • @RavenclawFtW3295
    @RavenclawFtW3295 2 місяці тому

    Some people mention that it's not instant because you have to wait 15 minutes for the picture to develop. But think about this: Polaroids and Instax are still the shortest amount of time from pressing the shutter button to holding a physical print in your hands.

    • @trinity4574
      @trinity4574 Місяць тому

      You don’t have to develop the film. That’s why it’s called an instant camera.

  • @kumozumo
    @kumozumo Рік тому

    I did some in 2017-2019 and i’m getting back to it soon! planning on buying an instax sq6

  • @SelVanaShow
    @SelVanaShow Рік тому

    great video! hope to see more from you! you should look into polaroid sx-70 cameras...they're manual focus and come out amazing

  • @Mr.Rayxne
    @Mr.Rayxne Рік тому

    WHATT I TOUGHT HE WAS FAMOUSS- HE DESERVES MORE IM SHARING THIS RN

  • @matthewpierrelys6155
    @matthewpierrelys6155 Рік тому

    Just got into instant photofraphy after wanting to do so for a long time
    So glad i was able to buy a pack of 16 shots for 30 pretty wild prices but, we do it for the love for the art

  • @BobbyGogios
    @BobbyGogios Рік тому

    Well made video 👍🏼 Liked your take on Instant photography as well. I'm a photographer/ filmmaker and I just ordered an Instax mini evo. Can't wait to started 😂

  • @gottanikoncamera
    @gottanikoncamera 5 місяців тому

    Welcome to film photography. Since you’re in Oakland, you should consider joining us on our bi-monthly Eastbay Photo Collective walks, film and digital welcome. We also have a gallery space on 8th Street in Chinatown, and a new darkroom. Everyone is welcome on our walks, member or not.

  • @devinccimarquez
    @devinccimarquez Рік тому

    I would love to see more Polaroid videos just subscribed

  • @NeuroPOP1
    @NeuroPOP1 7 місяців тому

    I have the Sony and Polaroid combo too ❤

  • @King_Dragon_13
    @King_Dragon_13 Рік тому

    I have a r5 that sits… I use my Polaroid and carry it everyday. I love it

  • @devinccimarquez
    @devinccimarquez Рік тому

    Yo loved this video !

  • @DariaHupov
    @DariaHupov Рік тому

    Welcome to the instant photography/analog community! You'll enjoy it here. 😊📸

  • @deadwolftv8571
    @deadwolftv8571 2 місяці тому

    Nice video

  • @QuirijnVerheul
    @QuirijnVerheul Рік тому

    U deserve more subs men..❤😮

  • @polatronic8139
    @polatronic8139 Рік тому +1

    That camera design is from the 1980's, not from the 1990's.
    The original Polaroid corporation had two types of film speed. SX-70( ISO 100), and 600, Spectra( ISO 600). The SX-70 Time-Zero film took only 1 minute, the 600, Spectra took around 5 minutes to fully develope. After Polaroid went bankrupt in 2008, the film producion was stopped, the factories were closed. The original chemical formula was gone. They have the recipe, but they don't have tha names of the chemicals, only some secret codes. The suppliers would know what are those chemicals are, but they are gone after Polaroid's bankrupcy. After 2008 a team wanted to save the instant film. The team called ,,The Impossible Project". They bought the basic film technology from the leftover Polaroid company and they started to develope the technology again. At the begining it took 45 minutes to fully develope. Now it's 10-15 minutes. I hope that they will found the perfect formula to a new Time-Zero film.

    • @tobinhaasdehejia
      @tobinhaasdehejia  Рік тому +1

      Super interesting history on Polaroids! Thanks for the date correction and for watching the vid!

    • @polatronic8139
      @polatronic8139 Рік тому

      @@tobinhaasdehejia I know how exciting is to try Polaroid. My first camera was Polaroid Close Up 636. If you want to dig in more in to instant photography, I suggest to buy SLR cameras like SX-70 folding cameras, or SLR-680, SLR-690. The 680-690 is better becouse of the faster film speed and the built in AF and flash.
      I don't recomend to buy new Polaroid cameras. Sadly they not the best quality...

    • @SchroderPhotography
      @SchroderPhotography Рік тому

      I would say even 1970s really give or take some design elemnets. Andy Warhol made the Polaroid fampus in the early 70s with the beautiful sx-70

  • @artur-jg9bx
    @artur-jg9bx 5 місяців тому

    you should put in more of your photos in the video

  • @ryanbabbit
    @ryanbabbit Рік тому

    Really cool video, I'm subscribing. Keep it up! #keepfilmalive

  • @zooeyou7907
    @zooeyou7907 Рік тому

    Hi. Do you recommend Fujifilm instax or Polaroid ?

    • @tobinhaasdehejia
      @tobinhaasdehejia  Рік тому

      I haven’t tried Fujifilm or Instax yet so I’m not sure!

  • @87visuals49
    @87visuals49 Рік тому

    How do you create your photo book ? Is it a program ?

  • @gagasgrande
    @gagasgrande Рік тому

    great video, love the enthusiasm. makes me really proud to work for this company !

  • @ayanpado
    @ayanpado Рік тому

    should put “dying trend” in the empty spaces

  • @BobbyBrady2000
    @BobbyBrady2000 Рік тому

    I had one back in the 80's but the film is way too expensive.

  • @JIducttapewallets
    @JIducttapewallets Рік тому

    Yoooo, pls post more !!!!

    • @tobinhaasdehejia
      @tobinhaasdehejia  Рік тому

      Working on a new vid now! Hopefully will be out in a couple weeks

  • @eyhtwozed2606
    @eyhtwozed2606 Рік тому

    The new polaroid film is a rebrand of impossible project. I was an early adopter of their experimental film and i thought i give them my support since i love film and instant film so much. I didnt last 3 batch and thought i gave em 2 years before picking up the film again hoping they could improve them like how it used to be. Sadly, i see no hope at all in this company since the stability of their film and number of exposure remains the same through the years. I also quit film altogether when fuji film peel apart film stops their production and that shooting film now is more expensive

    • @gabvideo
      @gabvideo 7 місяців тому

      From the sx70 pictures I’ve seen lately the quality is very much acceptable and nearly on par with the original pre bankrupt Polaroid film. Back in the day of film photography SX70 film was never cheap compared to say 35mm film but the experience of shooting instant print was worth the extra cost. Incidentally some of the original chemicals used in Sx70 are no longer available or legal so Impossible had to create new formulas which are thicker so only 8 films could fit in the constrains of the film cartridge. I think though that with the i type film (no battery in cartridge) they could make with 10 shots?? So I agree with you there.

  • @skade245
    @skade245 5 місяців тому

    Not sure why you'd pay 200 bucks for a refurbished basic 600 camera when you can get the original ones for 20 bucks online, and even if it doesn't work the next one you buy certainly will, these things are hard to break unlike camcorders.

  • @aeish
    @aeish 9 місяців тому

    i love this video so much you don't understand

    • @aeish
      @aeish 9 місяців тому

      honestly i'd love to be more consistent with polaroids if the film were cheaper 😔😔

  • @ZahidHussain-rt3gj
    @ZahidHussain-rt3gj 10 місяців тому

    You (Sony camera) VS The guy she tells you not to worry about (Polaroid)

  • @nednelp9051
    @nednelp9051 3 місяці тому +1

    Forgotten?

  • @okwhatever_
    @okwhatever_ 6 місяців тому

    i have autism and this is really beautiful do you hjave autims too like me
    ?

  • @johnkelly-pd3vq
    @johnkelly-pd3vq Рік тому

    I don't understand, nobody forces you to take hundreds or thousands on a photo shoot, you can walk in to any shop and get 6x4 prints or order online and wait to have them delivered creating that sense of anticipation, just baffled by all this mixed up thinking

    • @tobinhaasdehejia
      @tobinhaasdehejia  Рік тому

      That’s true. I think part of it is having the capabilities of a fast camera at your fingertips is very enticing to use

    • @gabvideo
      @gabvideo 7 місяців тому

      I sort of agree that one can get actual prints via online/home printer/photo machines in shops etc. but taking instant pictures via Polaroid or Instax is a different emotional experience. Using a digital camera/smartphone is not the same even though pictures are instantly visable and cost virtually nothing per shot apart from hardware/software/internet etc.

  • @myperspectiveisimnotblind
    @myperspectiveisimnotblind 5 місяців тому

    More Polaroids please ❤❤❤

  • @simonedeiana2696
    @simonedeiana2696 Рік тому +1

    You discovered the "forgotten" art of a company that still makes new products, has ads all over the place and is currently the obsession of instagrammers?
    Glad to have adblock enabled to protect myself from these stupid titles

    • @kumozumo
      @kumozumo Рік тому

      i’m sorry your life must be sad to leave comments like this on people enjoying stuff

  • @guidomista
    @guidomista Рік тому

    "forgotten" by whom? maybe you meant unknown to you

  • @mr_deyvson
    @mr_deyvson Рік тому

    karai legel seu video