polaroid filter-making film

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DonSchaeffer
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polaroid filter-making film

#1 Post by DonSchaeffer » Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:10 pm

Does anyone know where I can get polaroid film to try polaroid imaging. I don't even know what to look up. I keep getting listing for Polaroid cameras.

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Re: polaroid filter-making film

#2 Post by imkap » Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:34 pm

https://us.polaroid.com

They seem to have an online shop, free shipping after a certain amount...

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#3 Post by Phill Brown » Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:18 am

I got camera filters from ebay.
Polariser filter or polarized. not poleroid.
Made from glass,can be taken out of the mounting, lots of sizes available.
Good luck.
I got 27mm fitted in the socket for the head dovetail.
49mm over the light,helps if it's easy to rotate.
Both where Bandridge branded £4 each.

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#4 Post by DonSchaeffer » Fri Mar 18, 2022 1:39 am

thanks. I'll say "polarized" this time.

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#5 Post by Greg Howald » Fri Mar 18, 2022 2:35 am

Hi Don "polarizing sheets" (plastic) are available on Amazon in various sizes. Glass "Polarizing Camera Filters" are available there also in various sizes.

I mostly use the sheets. I cut out circles. Mount one under the head of the scope. Remove the illuminator lens, take it apart, and mount the film on top of the diffuser. Then when you put it back together you can adjust for extinction by rotating the entire illuminator. This gives excellent and stable control. If you can't find the sheets, send me an email and I will mail a sheet to you at no cost to you. If you need assistance I will be happy to guide you through it over the phone.
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If it won't adjust to extinction, turn the sheet over in the head and it will work.
Greg

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#6 Post by DonSchaeffer » Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:13 am

Thank you very much greg. When I get involved in this I'll be in touch.

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#7 Post by imkap » Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:23 am

:D :D :D I missed completely...

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#8 Post by MichaelG. » Thu May 19, 2022 7:16 am

imkap wrote:
Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:23 am
:D :D :D I missed completely...
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Not the great company that Polaroid once was
… just another ‘Brand’ these days
Edwin Land must be turning in his grave.

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#9 Post by Finelld » Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:52 pm

B&H photo sells good quality film from B+W. That is what I used initially before I got glass filters.

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