Question
What is the definitive guide to using expired Polaroid film according to Scott Kivowitz?
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Answer
Hi there!
I have not published anything I would call the “definitive guide” to using expired Polaroid film. In one of my videos I actually show the opposite experience: I loaded my Mamiya RZ67 with expired Polaroids and the film was so dried up it was basically useless, and I ended up deciding I just needed fresh instant film instead.
If you are working with expired Polaroid or instant film in general, I usually suggest:
- Expect color shifts and loss of contrast
- Overexpose a bit to compensate for age
- Store it cold before use
- Test one pack before relying on it for anything important
Are you shooting a specific camera or film type (Polaroid, Instax, peel-apart, etc.)?
