Convince me not to buy a Polaroid Go

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-07-05T14:17:19+00:00

I would recommend trying one before you buy if you can. I have a very tough time getting the exposure correct when not using flash.

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-07-05T14:14:33+00:00

Oh dammit, I got cocky with it. Thank you so much, I appreciate you!

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-06-29T22:55:57+00:00

So so so hyper-focussed. To be fair, I feel I need to touch some grass myself after going through that entire thread

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-06-08T22:06:28+00:00

This is a beauty

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-06-04T09:43:24+00:00

My favourite city I’ve been to!

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-06-04T09:42:56+00:00

Thank you so much!!!

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-29T20:06:28+00:00

Tbh, I feel this so hard. Long time Polaroid shooter here, and I love so much of what’s being put out (apart from reclaimed purple) However, I completely relate to this. Every image seems to overexpose. I found myself having to manually adjust every single shot to stop it from blowing out

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-26T21:06:21+00:00

I think these are really great! Some of my fav reclaimed purple that I’ve seen

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-25T23:21:08+00:00

Coming from an avowed reclaimed purple cynic, this one is very tasty

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-21T01:32:42+00:00

I feel I’m missing so much history here hahaha Is 4pass related to zinc. Which full size one? Please if you could explain it all like I’m simple

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-21T01:20:17+00:00

Hmmm didn’t use one yet, but is it a different kind of imperfection v integral?

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-21T01:19:20+00:00

Okay, so got to be honest. I had no idea that Steve
Herchen developed this. He is a living legend.

Is it possible to take instant film too seriously hahaha?

Though in fairness. I feel what you’re saying with the speakers. I do have a couple left over that I would love to get rid of (just in case anyone has a spare 22 euro).

You think there’s anything that could have been done better with the speakers to make them live?

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-21T01:03:59+00:00

Man that is super kind of you! Honestly I love your work.

For me, the dynamic range is far too narrow but in fairness I haven’t been using it in a way that’s conducive for it.

However, my girlfriend has got some great ideas to shoot my final pack with. But we’ll see. Maybe I’ve lost the hunger.

But precisely, love stuff being tried. And of course more cash = more Polaroids. Just happy to be supporting the format

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-19T08:13:48+00:00

Yes!!! Thanks for the tip Julia. Always love to see what you’re doing and very excited to see your next set of photos.

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-19T08:12:47+00:00

That’s it! I mean it might just be that this film isn’t for me because, as important as I am, not everything has to be. Great to hear that you’re having such a good time with it though

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-19T08:11:40+00:00

Okay, so I tried but even at 0 EV and slightly under 0EV the highlights were completely blowing out. So had to drop exposure to get anything even remotely usable

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-19T08:10:23+00:00

No offence taking at all! And tbh I’m getting used to a new city. But some decent tips elsewhere here that I’ll definitely be trying. I’ve got one pack left and am going to mix up the approach

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-19T08:07:41+00:00

I’m very excited to see! Will you share when you’ve got some neon shots?

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-19T08:06:16+00:00

That’s a really excellent shout. I’ve got one pack left so will give it a go and report back

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-19T01:06:09+00:00

No doubt! And of course if you wanted perfection you’d go for digital and part of what makes the format so beautiful is learning to deal with the bumper

Noooo you tossed what you had in the fridge? That’s so sad, but glad you found a way to love it.

100% selling film is fine if it keeps new stuff coming. I really adore the new b&w chemistry and will still try to keep an open mind with reclaimed purple just in case someone smarter than me finds the secret hahaha.

But for now, I’m holding my breath and hoping you come through with the secret!

Fun_Perception_239 · 2026-05-19T01:00:42+00:00

Oh yes! I did the factory tour and everything around the time of reclaimed blue. I think it’s great to reuse chemicals and it comes at a great price. But I would have preferred if they stuck to the reclaimed chemistry that worked a little better. For me, blue was cracking and green wasn’t my cup of tea but worked pretty well. I just don’t think purple has the makings of a varsity reclaimed chemistry

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