Testing Polaroid Type 55 Positive/Negative Film

Posted by Surplus Camera Gear on 8th Jul 2016

No frills demo testing the efficacy of our stock of Polaroid Type 55 4x5 in Positive/Negative Instant Film (1) 20 Sheet Box. This case was among the last Type 55 film manufactured by Polaroid before they stopped production. Each box bears the yellow “Product being discontinued” label as seen in the main product image. The “Use before” date on each 20 sheet box is JAN 09. The test image was made with a sheet of film from a box that I had opened some three years ago; the boxes available for purchase are all still factory sealed in their original packaging.

Graflex 4x5 inch Crown Graphic camera pointed at the subject on a Marchioni Tiltall tripod
A vintage Graflex 4x5 inch Crown Graphic Press Camera pointed at the subject atop a classic Marchioni Tiltall tripod.

The positive and negative halves of the sheet of Polaroid Type 55 Instant Film after pealing
The positive and negative halves of the sheet of Polaroid Type 55 Instant Film after pealing.

The Polaroid Type 55 Instant Film positive image after pealing
The Polaroid Type 55 Instant Film positive image after pealing.

The uncleared negative of Polaroid Type 55 Instant Film after pealing
The uncleared negative produced by Polaroid Type 55 Instant Film after pealing.

An open 20 sheet box of Polaroid Type 55 4x5 in Positive/Negative Instant Film with Polaroid 545 4x5 Film Holder
An open 20 sheet box of Polaroid Type 55 4x5 in Positive/Negative Instant Film with Polaroid 545 4x5 Film Holder.