Impossible 8x10 with a Polaroid 81-05

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Written By Lucas Saugen

I made a short instructional video demonstrating how to load, shoot, and process the new Impossible Project 8x10 Instant Film with the Polaroid 81-05 film holder and standard Polaroid 8x10 Processor. You can download a PDF instruction manual for the 81-05 holder below.

 If you have the Polaroid 81-06 Holder then you must also use the 81-09 Loading Tray.

I made myself a checklist that I follow. At $20 per shot mistakes can be costly.

  • Open the 81-05 Holder

  • Load Negative (“This side up” towards dark slide. Orange tabs on the two dashes.)

  • Close Holder

  • Pull out Protective Sleeve

  • Check Rollers

  • Check Focus

  • Close Lens

  • Insert Film Holder

  • Remove Dark Slide

  • Cock Shutter

  • Fire

  • Replace Darkslide

  • Slide Positive Into Film Holder

  • Process

  • Wait 5 -10 Minutes

  • Picture

Thanks to Beatriz Escobar for helping with this video. http://beatrizescobar.net/

Lucas Saugen
Photographer.
http://www.SaugenPhotography.com
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