STACK #198 Apr 2021

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INSTANT ACTION

“But I just have my phone to take photos.” Yeah, I hear you, but where is the fun in that? An Instant Film Camera brings a little excitement and unpredictability into taking pictures without getting caught up in the technical aspects of photography – for the most part, they are easy to pick up and play. Most importantly though, the charming and endearing feeling of holding a picture of loved ones in your hand will never be beaten by a digital image in your phone.

Polaroid Now i-Type Instant Camera

Just like the Polaroid cameras used in the '70s, the current evolution of Polaroid’s Now series still has a distinct vintage feel to it. The

camera produces vibrant colours, has great autofocus specs for clarity, and a subtle flash to avoid blowing out your images with artificial lighting – a moment maker if you’ve ever seen one.

Tips

Don ’ t get too close

Shake it like a Polaroid picture Well actually, you shouldn’t. It’s a long- standing myth that you should shake a freshly printed Polaroid photo to help it develop – what you should do is pop it in a dark, cool place so all the colours develop properly. But where’s the fun in that?

LIGHT IT UP Although this applies to most forms of photography, it is particularly helpful with instant cameras to avoid your images looking washed out.

Background details Instant cameras aren’t made for capturing sharp detail, so taking portraits of your subject with blank or light backgrounds will help get as much detail in the parts of the image that are most important: your subject.

Keep It Cool This might sound

strange to newcomers to instant photography, but to get the most out of your film, store it in the fridge. The cool and mostly dark environment

Most instant cameras have a minimum focus distance, usually about an arm’s length away. Keep this in mind to keep your shots in focus.

helps your film last longer and produce better images.

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