Hey Matt thank you so much for posting this. My dad had an original Polaroid 100. He passed in 79 I don't know what happened to the camera. But I was driving along the road here in Florida, saw a garage sale. Stopped and they had a Polaroid 104 and mint condition. I asked the guy how much you wanted for it he said three bucks I said I'll give you two and he said give me the two bucks and it's yours. now with your wonderful video I'll be able to buy some film and go out and shoot it, oh and the battery. Thanks John for doing the video on this.
My grandfather had one of these, he bought it in 1967. For about a year he was snap happy. Pictures of grandma, my aunt, uncle, my mom, my cousins, all of us, parties, Christmas, trips they took, you name it. He loved taking pictures with that camera. My aunt and uncle bought their Polaroid about a year later and we got a Polaroid in 1971, a Square Shooter. Great cameras that were good for family gatherings, but for really good pictures, Kodak was a better choice, or a 35 mm SLR was the ultimate.
You'll need a #532 3v battery. Make sure that your battery leads are not corroded.If you're handy with a solder iron, you can convert the battery to (2) AAA batteries. Battery holder sold at Radio Shack.
I have been thinking about this camera for 20 years. In the movie Crazy / Beautiful (2001) with Kirsten Dunst, her character is shown using this camera and then directly transferring the photo on to a thicker kind of paper. The minute markers are 1:22:56 - 1:23:26, if you want to check it out. I’m wondering if this is actually a method that can be used to transfer these photos. I have seen emulsion lifts done but they take a lot of time and patience. Thanks for your time!
Enigma758 there is a control arm that says push to retract on the top part of the camera if you are still wonderingdon't add to much pressure or you might break the arm
So I found this camera on the attic, and it seems to be pretty neat preserved, anyway; I would like to experiment a little bit, but in the cheap way, I got some photographic paper, and I was wondering if I could cut a piece and use it as the film, then develop it in the dark room. Any thoughts?
@buggiala Hi. The 104 is different than the 420. The 104 uses Index Finder focus (see video above). The 420 ia a rangefinder focusing. (See our 420 video). Both are great and shoot awesome film prints.
If your battery holder is corroded, you should clean it out, discard the old battery. Clean the battery leads using White Vinegar. Soak for 5 minutes and then clean with a soft cloth or brush. Best of luck!
@rikicarvu1 Press and hold down the shutter til it opens and closes. Look through the back of the camera (through the lens) as you do this. You should see the shutter open and close. See our other video - Polaroid Shutter Test
I know this video is older but I recently thrifted this camera and im trying to figure out if there is a different replacement i could use for film since I can't find the type used in the video
Sadly as of August 2020 there is no widely distributed replacement film for Polaroid 100 film (fp-110c)...BUT...there is always hope. savepackfilm.supersense.com
Hi, is the 430 just like the 104? I mean does the 430 also have an indexfinder? And do the fotos come out looking vintage like? Cause that is what I'm looking for?
Shipping time from The Film Photography Store depends on what shipping service you choose. First Class will take a few weeks - Priority Mail will take up to two weeks - Express Mail will be much quicker. Costs are automatically calculated by weight (by US Postal Service) Visit our store - Google Film Photography Store.
I just bought one of these, there's a battery in it but I only get one click when testing it out. Is the battery dead, or is something wrong with the camera?
Thank you for this video! I had a job for a while in a recycling plant and this camera ended up in my hands! Never new it had a battery slot or a flash attachment at the top as mine is Missing it.
Michael Raso thanks! you wont believe it though, after writing this comment yesterday i went to extremes and said that i'll just buy flashbulbs. i bought a lot of 60 flashbulbs for 25 dollars. but i'll end up buying the electronic flash one day
Vlado Blazevic wow Croatia! I love geography but I do not know much about your country. I will learn now. Have you ever traveled to the United States before?
im 16 year old && i saw one this morning i only payed $20 but the battery looks super nasty im not sure if i bay a new one if it well still work can anyone help me ?
you may need to rewire the camera. if the original fixtures are too corroded, they won't work. make sure to rewire it to use 3 volt batteries (or 2 AA batteries). good luck.
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Hey Matt thank you so much for posting this. My dad had an original Polaroid 100. He passed in 79 I don't know what happened to the camera. But I was driving along the road here in Florida, saw a garage sale. Stopped and they had a Polaroid 104 and mint condition. I asked the guy how much you wanted for it he said three bucks I said I'll give you two and he said give me the two bucks and it's yours. now with your wonderful video I'll be able to buy some film and go out and shoot it, oh and the battery. Thanks John for doing the video on this.
Acquired this exact model. Thanks for the overview. Looking forward to experimenting with the camera.
My grandfather had one of these, he bought it in 1967. For about a year he was snap happy. Pictures of grandma, my aunt, uncle, my mom, my cousins, all of us, parties, Christmas, trips they took, you name it. He loved taking pictures with that camera. My aunt and uncle bought their Polaroid about a year later and we got a Polaroid in 1971, a Square Shooter. Great cameras that were good for family gatherings, but for really good pictures, Kodak was a better choice, or a 35 mm SLR was the ultimate.
You'll need a #532 3v battery. Make sure that your battery leads are not corroded.If you're handy with a solder iron, you can convert the battery to (2) AAA batteries. Battery holder sold at Radio Shack.
Just acquired this camera! Super excited. But the top battery lead is corroded. How do I clean it up? I’m hoping I can salvage this beauty
Fuji FP-100c is color / FP-3000b is the BW - available at the Film Photography Store on-line
I have been thinking about this camera for 20 years.
In the movie Crazy / Beautiful (2001) with Kirsten Dunst, her character is shown using this camera and then directly transferring the photo on to a thicker kind of paper. The minute markers are 1:22:56 - 1:23:26, if you want to check it out. I’m wondering if this is actually a method that can be used to transfer these photos. I have seen emulsion lifts done but they take a lot of time and patience.
Thanks for your time!
That was super informative! Thank you!
love this mans way of narating so specific&detailed GREAT :)) thanks
So how to you close (retract) the camera one's it's extended? Extending it is easy, retracting it seems hard.
Enigma758 there is a control arm that says push to retract on the top part of the camera if you are still wonderingdon't add to much pressure or you might break the arm
So I found this camera on the attic, and it seems to be pretty neat preserved, anyway; I would like to experiment a little bit, but in the cheap way, I got some photographic paper, and I was wondering if I could cut a piece and use it as the film, then develop it in the dark room. Any thoughts?
arael M did it work haha
@buggiala Hi. The 104 is different than the 420. The 104 uses Index Finder focus (see video above). The 420 ia a rangefinder focusing. (See our 420 video). Both are great and shoot awesome film prints.
Thank you very much for your videos!
Hi, Mike do you, have Polaroid film, type 108
Model 420 & flashbacks ?
Hi Steven. Long gone and Polaroid Type 100 film was completely discontinued in 2017. :( Only hope - the.supersense.com
If your battery holder is corroded, you should clean it out, discard the old battery. Clean the battery leads using White Vinegar. Soak for 5 minutes and then clean with a soft cloth or brush. Best of luck!
this was my first pack film camera. RIP pack film :(
@rikicarvu1 Press and hold down the shutter til it opens and closes. Look through the back of the camera (through the lens) as you do this. You should see the shutter open and close. See our other video - Polaroid Shutter Test
@zhezzi24 You need Fujifilm FP-100c film.
I know this video is older but I recently thrifted this camera and im trying to figure out if there is a different replacement i could use for film since I can't find the type used in the video
Sadly as of August 2020 there is no widely distributed replacement film for Polaroid 100 film (fp-110c)...BUT...there is always hope. savepackfilm.supersense.com
Is this camera still functioning well? Im planning to buy
:( Film was discontinued in 2017 :(
@@FilmPhotographyProject oh that sucks :/ do u have any other recommendations? i really want to throw my phone and take a pic everywhere
@FilmPhotographyTube THANK YOU =D
Could you put a link to a battery? I can't seem to find the one you said.
@juliusum Try watching our other vid called "Polaroid Tips - Shots too dark? Exposure using Folding Pack Cameras "
the battery that was inside it corroded and I need to replace the negative connecting piece. where would I find that?
3v Battery available at Film Photography Store on-line. Google it.
Where can you get film for this camera? Anyone know?
Film was discontinued in 2017. :(
@darche62 The Vivitar 252 Flash.
Hi, is the 430 just like the 104? I mean does the 430 also have an indexfinder? And do the fotos come out looking vintage like? Cause that is what I'm looking for?
I'm trying to fix this camera. I need help could you give me advice?
Yes, film still available!
filmphotographyproject.com/store/instant-film/polaroid-type-100-pack-film
Shipping time from The Film Photography Store depends on what shipping service you choose. First Class will take a few weeks - Priority Mail will take up to two weeks - Express Mail will be much quicker. Costs are automatically calculated by weight (by US Postal Service) Visit our store - Google Film Photography Store.
can you make a review about the kodak ek160-ef??
Grazie!
Can you please do a review on Polaroid 215? :) I'm planning to get one soon
did you ever get it and figure it out
Hi!
I'd like to know what kind of film can i use if i want my pictures in color?
hope u can help me
I just bought one of these, there's a battery in it but I only get one click when testing it out. Is the battery dead, or is something wrong with the camera?
probably a dead battery
@rolofoto90 Hi. The 215 is very, very similar to the 104.
i have a Polaroid 125, and all my B&W pictures come out super dark! What does that mean? and how can i fix it?
Thank you for this video! I had a job for a while in a recycling plant and this camera ended up in my hands! Never new it had a battery slot or a flash attachment at the top as mine is Missing it.
Is there a colored film I can use with the camera
How do I get film for this camera?
can you use 3000b in this or the 210?
Thanks
where can i find the electronic flash that you used in the video? can anyone help me find it?
edit : i found it on there website. but it's out of stock. is there anyway i can get in contact with anyone at film photography project?
It is a discontinued item but there is 1 left in stock - filmphotographyproject.com/store/fpp-new-268-electronic-flash-holder-w-electronic-flash
Michael Raso thanks! you wont believe it though, after writing this comment yesterday i went to extremes and said that i'll just buy flashbulbs. i bought a lot of 60 flashbulbs for 25 dollars. but i'll end up buying the electronic flash one day
I have Polaroid 430. And I want to sel it.. but for what price?
donate to me
digitalblasphemy1100 Im like very far away from u xD
Vlado Blazevic how u no dis?
cause Im from a small country named Croatia xD thats how :D
Vlado Blazevic wow Croatia! I love geography but I do not know much about your country. I will learn now. Have you ever traveled to the United States before?
Will it work without a battery?
No, without a battery the shutter will not open.
*sink!* Hahaha! :D
Sorry, but Claire already figured this one out. Thank you though you’re a very nice uman!!!
im 16 year old && i saw one this morning i only payed $20 but the battery looks super nasty im not sure if i bay a new one if it well still work can anyone help me ?
you may need to rewire the camera. if the original fixtures are too corroded, they won't work. make sure to rewire it to use 3 volt batteries (or 2 AA batteries). good luck.
Do they still make film for this or has it become a completely useless plastic paperweight?
Garras Porgratix stupid fucking question considering he took a damn picture in the video
I have a 103 and it is plastic
The 103 was plastic......
Is there a colored film I can use with the camera
Yes, you can use the Fuji FP-100c.