Experience Using New55 Film?

[Norway]

Bump!

Seems like this film can produce some wonderful images. But seems quite challenging? Is it worth the price? I do love instant film, and not many options left now..

Would love to see some more examples of this film, if there is someone here that still shoots it!


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[Alan9940]

I was a Kickstarter supporter of this film and went through 3 or 4 boxes before I finally gave up. I so wanted it to work for me because I always loved using Type 55. But... I never got a complete negative (the developing regent always missed part of the film), it was hard to load into my holders (my guess is that it's thicker than 55), the packets leaked goo all inside the roller area, etc. Honestly, for the price of 55 I can buy real Type 55 cheaper and not be concerned if a couple sheets don't turn out.

[EdSawyer]

This:

>Honestly, for the price of 55 I can buy real Type 55 cheaper and not be concerned if a couple sheets don't turn out.

Not only is it cheaper, it's better. And 2009 Type 55 seems to be mostly good still, from my experience.

[Norway]

I was a Kickstarter supporter of this film and went through 3 or 4 boxes before I finally gave up. I so wanted it to work for me because I always loved using Type 55. But... I never got a complete negative (the developing regent always missed part of the film), it was hard to load into my holders (my guess is that it's thicker than 55), the packets leaked goo all inside the roller area, etc. Honestly, for the price of 55 I can buy real Type 55 cheaper and not be concerned if a couple sheets don't turn out.

Hmm. That does not sound too good. Still I have seen many good shots made with this film.

Is it really that inconsistent now, they have made the film for some years now?

BTW, where can I get Type 55 film?


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[Alan9940]

Hmm. That does not sound too good. Still I have seen many good shots made with this film.

I, too, have seen many well executed shots from this film. All I'm saying is that I was not successful with it.

Is it really that inconsistent now, they have made the film for some years now?

No idea. Buy a box, try it, and report back your results.

BTW, where can I get Type 55 film?

https://shop.new55.net/collections/f...nt=22471703811

[Sal Santamaura]

...BTW, where can I get Type 55 film?...

I just exercised the Google machine:

https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=40117419...pp=true&chn=ps

[Alan9940]

Oh, sorry, I read that wrong...you're looking for Polaroid Type 55. Thanks for the correction, Sal.

[Norway]

Thanks for the replies. I know about Google Was just hoping to avoid that auction site..


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[Alan9940]

Thanks for the replies. I know about Google Was just hoping to avoid that auction site..


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Sorry, eBay is the only way that I know of to get Polaroid Type 55 as it's been long out of production.

[Norway]

So not so many users and fans of New55 Film on this forum?

Well I still think I will give it chance as I really love instant film


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