Polaroid Originals Colour I-Type Film

Amazing prints every time. Great quality and the color output leaves me speechless all the time. Brings me back to the old days. Perfect if you still enjoy physical photo albums.

Defective

I purchased the film last month and after taking 14 photos I still don't have any that are usable. All of the photos have a very dark green film over them with light blue streaks running vertically. I have taken the photos in various locations at various times and I always get the same results. I only have 2 photos left and I am almost positive that they will turn out green

Great to still have polaroid around, film still has room for improvement though.

I shot a pack of polaroid 600 film (production date 2/2020) which is chemically identical to I-Type with the exception that the film pack has a battery. The camera I used was a Polaroid SLR 680. This was my first experience with Polaroid, after switching from Instax. Really impressed with the images. Much prefer them to instax because of the size and overall aesthetic of them. Colours seem to be ok, but not perfect. Portraits had good skin tones but landscapes had strong green/magenta colour casts. There is also uneven lightness across the image on a couple of the photos. I assume this is an issue with the chemical pouch. The dynamic range is also poor, shadows have almost no detail and highlights blow out easily. However, when you get a well exposed photo, all the ... MoreI shot a pack of polaroid 600 film (production date 2/2020) which is chemically identical to I-Type with the exception that the film pack has a battery. The camera I used was a Polaroid SLR 680. This was my first experience with Polaroid, after switching from Instax. Really impressed with the images. Much prefer them to instax because of the size and overall aesthetic of them. Colours seem to be ok, but not perfect. Portraits had good skin tones but landscapes had strong green/magenta colour casts. There is also uneven lightness across the image on a couple of the photos. I assume this is an issue with the chemical pouch. The dynamic range is also poor, shadows have almost no detail and highlights blow out easily. However, when you get a well exposed photo, all the details pop. I think the black and white might be better since it won't be effected by the colour accuracy. Definitely recommend this film, but know what you're getting into so you don't get disappointed when your results aren't perfect!

Nostalgic Disappointment

I really wish I could leave a positive review for the I-Type film. In the last few months I’ve shot two packs of I-Type and one pack of 600 style film for an older Polaroid camera. On a positive note all of my pictures developed except for one that had a strange defect. My issue with the film is the color and sensitivity to cold and heat. All of my photos have a pink or orange hue. My film was stored correctly prior to use and was shielded after ejecting from the camera. The film is also prone to being underexposed. If you’re looking for a highly filtered style of photography, this film might be for you. If you’re looking for the vivid Polaroids of yesterday, these aren’t them. I commend The Impossible Project for their work resurrecting Polaroid but they still have ... MoreI really wish I could leave a positive review for the I-Type film. In the last few months I’ve shot two packs of I-Type and one pack of 600 style film for an older Polaroid camera. On a positive note all of my pictures developed except for one that had a strange defect. My issue with the film is the color and sensitivity to cold and heat. All of my photos have a pink or orange hue. My film was stored correctly prior to use and was shielded after ejecting from the camera. The film is also prone to being underexposed. If you’re looking for a highly filtered style of photography, this film might be for you. If you’re looking for the vivid Polaroids of yesterday, these aren’t them. I commend The Impossible Project for their work resurrecting Polaroid but they still have a lot of work to do. Especially considering the high cost of the film.

Nostalgic Fun

I’ve always liked the look and feel of a Polaroid picture. When the One Step 2 was released, I knew it would be my go-to instant film camera. I like how the colors turned out and I’m impressed with the crispness of the image. I would never compare it to my full frame Sony DSLR but what I’m expecting is the classic Polaroid look and feel— and Polaroid Originals delivered. I like that the cost is $2 a picture and there isn’t a battery pack inside the film. Instead, I can rely on the camera’s battery to be charged.

Not bad not good

Magenta overcast - that's what every shot I've taken with this film has. Also prone to over exposing. Not sure what makes this different from the 600 film, but 600 is far more consistent. Hoping that they keep working on this film, because the new iType cameras have a lot of exciting features that need to be taken advantage of.

Polaroid Originals i-Type Colour Film

I have been using my Polaroid camera ever since the Impossible project started making the film again. This generation is vastly better than anything before it (excluding the old time zero film) and is still improving. Yes it slower to develop than the original Polaroid SX70 film but I find that no problem. I highly recommend this film.

Prefer it to the B&W version

Used with the I-1 camera and gives pleasing results. I don't always follow the makers' suggestion to use the flash even with outdoor shots. One of the sample images was taken this way. Use the smartphone app for better control.

Price is ridiculous.

I mean, it’s good for what it is but it’s expensive to only have 8 pictures worth of film inside. I regret buying my daughter the Polaroid brand camera for Christmas. I wish I would have gotten to Instax brand instead. The camera is over $100 by itself.

Unusual but ok

I’ve been shooting 600 film a while now but bought a new Polaroid camera and thought would give the i type film a whirl. Image quality is as to be expected and lots of light is recommended. It’s creates that dream like image so many kids are calling out for these days. I find i type black and white to be the more complete product.