Introduction to the
Film Families
next
Film Families
Contents
Objective
This program is designed to introduce
the three major Polaroid Film Families,
and to describe the unique attributes,
features and applications for each group.
Objective
Polaroid Film Families
Polaroid Business
Integral Film
Peel-Apart Film
35mm Film
Box Information
next
2
Film Families
Film Families
Polaroid manufactures and sells
three general types of film:
:
❏
❏
❏
Integral
Peel-Apart
35mm
next
3
Film Families
Revenue by Media Type (US)
20.5%
Peel-Apart Film
70.3%
Integral Film
5.2% Video Tape
4.0% 35mm Film
next
4
Film Families
What is Integral Film?
Integral film ejects from the camera
and develops before your eyes.
Every pack includes:
❏
Dark slide that protects
the film from light
❏
10 self-developing film
sheets
❏
Built-in battery pack
that powers the camera
film
sheet
dark
slide
battery
pack
next
5
Film Families
Integral Film
There are six types of integral film:
❏
❏
❏
❏
❏
❏
600
Time Zero SX-70 (also known as TZ Film)
Spectra
500
AutoFilm
Pocket Film (regular & sticker)
600 and TZ films are the
same size, but have
different photographic
characteristics.
next
6
Film Families
Integral Films & Cameras
OneStep
& 600 film
Pocket Camera
& Pocket Film
1200 & Spectra film
Microcam SLR
& T339 film
JoyCam & 500 film
next
7
Film Families
Two ways to define
the size of a photograph
Format & Image Area
IMAGE AREA =
Linear dimensions of photo image
FORMAT =
Linear dimensions of the print
next
8
Spectra Film
Format size
4 x 4 1/8 in.
Image area size
(10.2 x 10.5 cm.)
3 5/8 x 2 7/8 in.
(9.2 x 7.3 cm.)
600 & TimeZero, SX-70 Film
Format size
3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Image area size
(8.9 x 10.8 cm.)
3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.
(7.9 x 7.9 cm.)
Type 500 Film
Format size
4 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.
Image area size
(11.1 x 6.4 cm.)
2 7/8 x 2 1/8 in.
(7.3 x 5.4 cm.)
next
AutoFilm
Format size
4 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.
Image area size
4 x 3 in.
(11.4 x 10.8 cm.)
(10.2 x 7.6 cm.)
Pocket Film
Image area size
1 2/5 x 1 in.
(3.6 x 2.4 cm.)
next
Film Families
Who uses integral film and how?
Business and family users have
different needs for integral film:
A real estate agent
documents prospective
properties with Polaroid
Spectra film.
Parents admire their
child’s antics with a
Polaroid 600 photo.
next
11
Film Families
More customers and applications...
Medical practices document the
health and progress of their patients
with Spectra Grid Film.
A special events
photographer captures
Christmas with Santa
using T339 AutoFilm.
next
12
Film Families
What is Peel-Apart film?
This is the film of choice for
professional and technical
users needing sharp, high
quality images.
➚
developer pod
❏ After exposure, peel-apart films are pulled
negative sheet
➚
➚
positive sheet
through rollers, timed and separated.
❏ Each sheet contains positive and negative
materials, and a developer pod.
next
13
Film Families
Peel-Apart Film & Cameras
MP4+ Camera
& Type 809 film
Daylab II &
Type 669 film
545i Camera Back
& Type 59 film
next
14
Film Families
Peel-Apart Film
There are four film types, categorized
by size, which make up this group:
❏
❏
❏
❏
3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.
3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.
4 x 5 in.
8 x 10 in.
(8.5 x 8.6 cm.)
(8.5 x 10.8 cm.)
(9 x 12 cm.)
(20.3 x 25.4 cm.)
next
15
Film Families
Peel-apart films are sold in packs and
in boxes containing individual sheets.
Pack
Contains 8 or 10 sheets in a metal cartridge which is
loaded into a camera or camera back.
-3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (8.5 x 8.6 cm.)
-3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (8.5 x 10.8 cm.)
-4 x 5 in. (9 x 12 cm.)
Sheet
Individual sheets of film contained in a light
tight envelope which are individually loaded
into a camera back.
- 4 x 5 in. (9 x 12 cm.)
- 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)
next
16
Film Families
Peel-apart films are exposed
and processed in three
different systems:
Pack film camera,
sheet film holder,
or 8x10 processor.
next
17
3 1/4 X 3 3/8
Format size
3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.
Image area size
(8.5 x 8.6 cm.)
2 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.
(6.9 x 7.2 cm.)
3 1/4 X 4 1/4
Format size
3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.
Image area size
(8.5 x 10.8 cm.)
2 7/8 x 3 3/4 in.
(7.3 x 9.5 cm.)
4 X 5
Format size
4 x 5 in.
Image area size
(9 x 12 cm.)
3 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.
(8.9 x 11.7 cm.)
8 X 10
Format size
8 x 10 in.
Image area size
(20.3 x 25.4 cm.)
7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
(19 x 24 cm.)
next
Polaroid manufactures many types of peel-apart film.
Here are some popular color ones...
3 1/4 X 4 1/4
4X5
8 X10
3 1/4 X 3 3/8
next
Polaroid manufactures many types of peel-apart film.
Here are some popular b&w ones...
3 1/4 X 4 1/4
4X5
8 X10
3 1/4 X 3 3/8
next
Film Families
Markets and Applications
A research scientist chooses
T667, 3 1/4x4 1/4 film to document
electrophoresis gels.
A fine art photographer
creates beautiful images
with T665, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 film
for final artwork.
Government agencies
choose T559, 4x5 film to
produce document/
passport photographs.
next
Film Families
Markets and Applications
A scientist uses T53, 4x5
sheet film for capturing
images under a microscope.
A photographer chooses
T809, 8x10 film for a studio
product shot.
A law enforcement officer
uses T51, 4x5 sheet film for
fingerprint documentation.
next
22
Film Families
What is 35mm Film?
❏ A cartridge of light sensitive negative*
❏ The film requires development in
either a photo lab or a Polaroid
instant slide processor.
➚
film negative
➚
film cartridge
*instant slide film is a
positive transparency film
next
23
Film Families
35mm: Conventional / Instant
Conventional 35mm film is
developed in a photo lab.
Instant slide film is developed at home or
in the office with Polaroid’s inexpensive,
easy-to-use 35mm AutoProcessor.
next
24
Film Families
35mm: Slides / Prints
Conventional films for
high quality color prints
Instant films for 35mm slides
next
25
Film Families
Applications
Office personnel produce
business presentations
in-house using Polachrome
HC slides.
Amateur photographers enjoy
the crisp, bright colors of 35mm
color print film.
Photographers use Polagraph,
positive, instant slide film,
taking advantage of its high
contrast & bright images.
next
26
Film Families
The Polaroid film box...
A valuable source of information
for customers and dealers.
Every box provides:
❏
❏
❏
❏
Expiration Date
Warranty
Caution
Storage & Handling
next
27
Film Families
Expiration Date
Polaroid films must be used
before the expiration date
stamped on the box.
❏
expiration date
If the box is not available
the age of the film can be
determined from the line
code on the back of the
individual sheet of film.
10631058047
month
year
POLAROID
month
D410851L
year
next
28
Film Families
Warranty
The Warranty is printed on the
side of every box of film.
Warranty: Polaroid will replace any film that is defective in
manufacture, labeling or packaging, provided representative
samples are returned to your dealer or to the nearest Polaroid
office. This warranty excludes all consequential damages
and does not apply to outdated film.
next
29
Film Families
Caution
There is also a Caution regarding the materials
used in the film and directions to follow in case
of accidental contact or exposure.
This film uses a small amount of caustic paste. If any paste appears, avoid
contact with skin, eyes and mouth and keep away from children and animals. If
you get some paste on your skin, wipe it off immediately, then wash with water to
avoid an alkali burn. If eye contact occurs, quickly wash the area with plenty of
water and see a doctor. Do not cut or take apart pictures or battery. Do not burn
battery or allow metal to touch its terminals.
next
30
Film Families
Storage
Every box gives instructions on
how to store film for best results.
Film Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
Refrigerate when possible. Do not freeze.
For best results, have film between 70-80
degrees Fahrenheit at time of use.
❏ In addition, the proper storage procedures are
illustrated graphically on all cases of Polaroid film.
Avoid exposure
to radiation.
Keep dry and avoid
high humidity.
Do not stack more
than 16 cases high.
Shield from direct sunlight/
avoid high temperatures.
next
31
Film Families
Handling Polaroid Film
Polaroid film requires careful handling.
Here are some tips which will help
customers avoid potential problems.
❏ Hold the film pack by its edges
❏ Lay the developing picture on a flat surface
Waving a Polaroid picture
DOES NOT
speed up the development process
AND may damage the photo.
next
32
Film Families
Speaking of boxes...
Polaroid films are sold to customers and
dealers in a variety of configurations.
❏
❏
❏
❏
Single pack
Double pack
Boxes,Cases,Mini-Cases
Skids
Remember to confirm the
configuration, before quoting
a unit price for film.
next
33
Film Families
Additional material in the Library
related to Polaroid Films:
click any title below to open
❏
Film Data Sheets
❏
Problem Analysis (Integral & Peel-Apart)
❏
Film Training/Vale of Leven
❏
How the Films Work
❏
Film Characteristics
❏
Photo Tips Brochure
34