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Hi- well- I got my new (old) Polaroid 195 yesterday and am having

the most fun with it. I was hoping someone could offer some tips on

31/2 x 41/2 processing time. Is it best to follow the films

instructions or do you find it better to go over or under that time.

Also- do you start counting as soon as the photo is out? Or before?

Actually- any tips you can offer would be great.

 

Here is my first shot...I did not focus- and guessed at the exposure

just to see how to take a photo. It's blurry and probably

underdeveloped a bit...but somehow- beautiful :)<div>00Cvg2-24743584.jpg.6270e6b3324ff74ade4fb42a49cd6927.jpg</div>

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Stacy,

 

Your best bet is to use the time indicated on the package, at least until you've got a handle on the camera and film behaviours.

 

Start counting when the picture has been completely pulled out. Make sure to pull out in a quick, steady motion, but don't yank it.

 

Best of luck, hope to see more!

 

BJ

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You can experiment with processing times, but the film starts developing when you pull the sheet from the camera through the rollers. Also, clean the rollers after each pack you shoot.

 

 

As an aside, one of the best, most intimate exhibitions I've seen was Marie Cosindas. She has done some of the most beautiful portraiture on pack-sized Polaroid film:

 

 

http://www.robertkleingallery.com/gallery/cosindas/aai

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Thanks you guys. After a lot of film today I think I'm getting better at it. Those portraits are really inspiring too Erik- I think I'll try some portraits and still lifes :)

 

I emailed this guy who has a portfolio on Polaroids website:

www.carmackphoto.com

and he was very generous with information and books to read.

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