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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/26/technology/26polaroid.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
Published by Victor Krag 26th May 2009 |
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Mike O'Pray
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26th May 2009, 08:16 PM
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Isn't this what Ilford was in talks to do but decided eventually to abandon the idea? Presumably the difference is that Ilford needed to transport the equipment to Mobberley. It might be easier if the whole process can be kept on the original site. Maybe Ilford couldn't persuade those with the expertise to move to Mobberley - even if it was only for a temporary period while that expertise was taught to new staff. On the other hand maybe it couldn't be handed over in less than several years or tens of years. Allegedly film making has an element of almost alchemy in it which prevents mastering of the secrets by any normal instructional process. I now this sounds as if I am being disparaging and alluding to a kind of "voodoo" system and I am not. It's just that I have never quite got my head round what is different in film making compared to other processes which are capable of transfer such as Ford in Liverpool turning into a Jaguar factory turning out models that are indistinguishable from those made at the home of Jaguar, namely Coventry.
It begs the question: If Ilford with its expertise, resources and revenue couldn't or wouldn't take the chance to invest, I wonder what the current owners think they have by way of a product that will repay the investment? The very least you can say is that it is a brave initiative Mike Mike |
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Victor Krag
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28th May 2009, 02:05 AM
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Don't sell those (nearly) worthless polaroid film holders yet !
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Akki14
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28th August 2009, 08:16 AM
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My SX-70 loves it. I love it. and now news.bbc have posted an article on it too
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8222753.stm And the best bit? "They recently managed to produce their first complete and stable instant picture, and are confident they can have their first black-and-white film on the market by early 2010." They've made it!! And the proposed price of £14/8shot packs doesn't sound too unreasonable considering the old 10shot packs are now going for £20 (double their original price). |
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IanB
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28th August 2009, 09:01 AM
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The Impossible Project
Well we can only hope it is a misnomer, as it seems there are distinct signs of hope - I wonder if they will re-manufacture the large format versions such as 8x10 or even 20x24?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8222753.stm http://www.the-impossible-project.com/ Certainly won't be cheap (as if it ever was!), but could be good. Ian |
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