Polaroid will stop making instant film in February.

[Darrah]

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/200...4601228770251/

Published: Dec. 8, 2008 at 4:04 PM WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Polaroid Corp. said it would stop making instant film in February, calling a halt to the production of a U.S. product icon The film that allowed pictures to develop in the consumers' hand has been a symbol of modern technology and a marvel for photographers for decades. But, like cars with big fins and the phonograph album, instant film has been shoved aside by progress -- albeit with a dedicated base of nostalgic customers. CNN reported Monday. One devotee, Tacey Willis, a Los Angeles artist, abruptly spent the money she'd saved for the down payment on a car to buy film, when Polaroid announced in late 2007 that it would stop making the instant film. Half way through a project of taking one instant-film snapshot each day, "I really freaked when they came out with the memo," she told CNN. More recently, devoted fans have started a Web site, SavePolaroid.com, with 4,000 members who are dedicated to convincing another company to produce the film. "For me, watching a Polaroid picture develop is like watching a memory form right before your eyes," wrote Sean Tubridy, who helped start the Web site.

[HypoLuxa-HermesPan]

Polaroid or someone will come out with a digital version soon... I seem to remember one already existing.

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by HypoLuxa-HermesPan Polaroid or someone will come out with a digital version soon... I seem to remember one already existing.

With digital cameras and easy to use portable printers, there's just no need anymore for traditional Polaroid film. It truly was an amazing and innovative technology, but it's time has come and gone. I remember when I used to yearn for a "One Step" type Polaroid camera when I was young.

Polaroid already has tried to introduce some small portable printers to fill the gap. Here's a couple of them from Amazon:

Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer - currently $99

"Polaroid has reinvented instant photography for the digital age with the Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer. Sleek, stylish, and easy to use, the Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer lets you share photos whether you are on vacation or just hanging out with your friends. Bring Polaroid magic from your camera cell phone or digital camera with ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology from ZINK Imaging. Mobile and easy-to-use, the Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer provides a new, innovative way to share digital photos directly from your camera cell phone or digital camera, instantly. The Polaroid Way."

[Darrah]

Here's a website I heard about. http://www.the-impossible-project.com/

We aim to re-start production of analog INTEGRAL FILM for vintage Polaroid cameras in 2010. We have acquired Polaroid's old equipment, factory and seek your support.