Polaroid Outlook, or should I buy a Polaroid Holder

[lwg]

I am thinking about buying a Polaroid holder for my 4x5. I know Polaroid is suffering financially, has there been a commitment to produce film for the forseable future? I don't want to buy a holder and find out next month that film production was halted. Also, how long does Polaroid film keep in the freezer? Can it be frozen.

[scott_walton2]

As you know, they are trying to restructure with a buyout wanted. I

personally hope the sheet films will be available for a long time but

whos can tell. You shouldn't freeze the sheets being that it will

effect the chemical pods. As far as buying a back Larry, it is a real

crap shoot right now. I have heard that Fuji was looking at the

operation and a few other companies but who is to tell.

[ellis_vener_photography]

Do not freeze polaroid films!<P>

Even if for some bizarre reason Polaroid corporation fails to

reorganize, some other company will buy the technology. For the

forseeable future they will be making and distributing film.

[fred_de_van1]

Fuji already has the technology and has been producing Polaroid sheet

films for decades. One is sold here under the Poloroid name now. The

only reason you cannot buy Fuji made Polaroid is licensing. Thet

restriction would fall away if Polaroid was to fail in the US. Konica

may also have it since they made a version of the 195 type camers for

Japan.

[bob.]

I recall that Polariod UK said at the time this all blew up that they

are financially independent (and profitable) from the US parent

company and have all rights to continue to produce instant film in

the UK.

 

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Bob.