The Spectacle and not the Art

by EveNSteve

After watching this video of U2 playing in disguise in Grand Central I was immediately upset that it was not until it was revealed that they were U2 that the crowd really cared about the music. It was the same music, but now the spectacle had a name and value… kinda like when you go to see the $40 million dollar Picasso at a museum– are you going to see a Picasso or the $40 million dollar painting? For most people I feel it is the latter. I also find Fallon’s remarks about supporting local artists to be right on— if you want art in your life and community you have to support it, whether it is U2, or a local painter, art enriches our lives and makes life worth living.

Does Impossible Project Instant Film Need Light Shielding?

by EveNSteve

As I have stated in previous articles, all Impossible Project instant films need to be shielded from light during processing/ development. This is especially important for the first few minutes, but the longer you can keep the print out of the light while it develops, the better. The new V2.0 B&W films both SX-70 and 600 are said not to need light shielding but as you can see from the attached sample photos this is not exactly true— the film is getting better but still not 100%. The sacrifice of contrast, density and sharpness when not shielded is crazy and it gets worse the brighter the light is.

The image on the left was shielded where as the image on the right was not… big difference!

With color film you have to shield the image for 30-40 minutes minimum and process at 65-75F for best results!

Making instant film is a very, very complicated process and I am confident that given time these films will become more user friendly and cost effective.

Viva la Revolution- Steve

3 Color Instant Films Compared: Impossible 600 Color, Fuji Instax Wide and Fuji FP-100C

by EveNSteve

So a quick test looking at Fuji 100C, Fuji Instax Wide and Impossible Color 600 (newest version). All images were shot on a tripod within minutes of each other. Click on the audio button to here my thoughts and the testing procedures…

Viva la Revolution- Steve

FUJI Instax Wide Data Sheet

FUJI FP-100C Data Sheet

LOMO Instant Wide Review

by EveNSteve

Review of the new LOMO Instant Wide and a comparison to the cult classic Fuji Instax 500AF. This is the first in a multi part series on instant materials and cameras…

Sample Pictures: I chose a difficult mixed lighting situation to show the contrast range of the material and low enough light that the camera would choose F8. My focus with the LOMO is much better than using the default settings because of my focusing scale (see below) and even then it is not as crisp as the Fuji 500AF. All shots were on a tripod for maximum stability.

Note on changing film… I discovered that you can not change the film while on the tripod with the LOMO camera due to the tripod socket placement, on the Fuji 500AF you can change film while the camera is on the tripod.

One correction from the video… I mention that Instax Wide film is approximately $18 for 10 shots, that of course is the price for 20 shots. Also, I purchased both cameras used in this review and all reviews here on FR.

Viva la Revolution- Stephen

 

 

Instant Cameras and New Instant Films

by EveNSteve

In a week or two I will be posting an extensive review on the camera above as well as thoughts on the MiNT SLR 670 M and A as well as Impossible new 600 Color and V2.0 BW in SX 70 and 600 and how they compare to Instax materials… stay tuned!

Viva la Revolution-

Stephen