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New55 Update
« on: September 03, 2011, 02:47:10 PM »
I missed this post from July about the effort to revive a new Type55.  Did anyone see it? http://chervinsky.wordpress.com/2011/07/10/new-instant-positive-negative-film/

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Re: New55 Update
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2011, 03:18:28 PM »
Nicely spotted, Ann.

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Re: New55 Update
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2011, 03:46:58 PM »
Sounds like a big step has been taken here...

I just hope they document things better than polaroid did...
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Re: New55 Update
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2011, 06:54:28 AM »
I didnt see this blog post, no, but I have been keeping up with them on facebook. Not a lot of posts but still, each one is very exciting. Thank you for sharing Ann!
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Re: New55 Update
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2011, 10:25:51 AM »
Great news :)
I'm really looking foward for this, I like the test result very much.

Sadly I didn't had a chance to use the Polaroid 55 type as I really wanted. I had a go at the college shooting a few sheets and that was it unfortunately, by the time I had my 4x5 equipment the prices were going mental on ebay. I just refuse to pay what most of sellers are asking for lately...
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Re: New55 Update
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2011, 10:54:29 AM »
I suppose Type-55 is easier to make than Type-665, but I'd be happy with either! Skj.

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Re: New55 Update
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2011, 12:12:44 AM »
..............I'm not sure if this is of any interest to anyone (or even if this should be posted on this thread) but I've acquired a soft-back A4 book called "Polaroid Black & White Land Films - A Guide" by Polaroid Instant Photography. It was published in 1983 by Focal Press. It's in extremely good condition, despite being almost 30 years old.

The book contains 48 pages loaded with information, history and prints from the 40, 50, 80, 100, 500 and 600 series films  together with 20 pages of technical data sheets on types 667, 107c, 107, 084, 87, 57, 47, 552, 42, 665, 55, 612, 611, 51, 146, 46 films.

I've had a good read through it but, as I'm not really a Polaroid aficionado, it's not really "up my strasse", so to speak. However, it would almost certainly be of great interest to anyone who wants to learn more about Polaroid mono films.

So, if any serious Polaroid user / fan wants it, I'll send it to them gladly (anywhere in the world) as I'd like to see it go to a good home. I'll send it, free of charge, to the first person to send me a PM asking for it. All I ask is that only real, techie fans of Polaroid PM me as this isn't just a book of photos - it's a proper reference book.

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Re: New55 Update
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2011, 12:27:17 AM »
I monitored Bob Crowley's blog frequently up until the start of the summer. It's been a bit crazy life-wise since then and so I've not been keeping up with the photo world in general and missed this big step forward in the New 55 journey.

Wow!

It's a L.O.N.G. way from here to a product which you can buy, but bl**dy hell I'm excited about this news. Go Bob!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: New55 Update
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2011, 02:35:41 AM »
I see this happening... and it's just so exciting :)

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Re: New55 Update
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2011, 02:36:48 AM »
Erin, what's the name of the FB group or page?