Fujifilm has officially committed to producing compatible film for our beloved cameras. My heart is full knowing that this analog craft will survive because of the thousands of you who refused to let it fade away.
We, the artists and photographers, whose work relies on Polaroid instant film and cameras have recently had our preferred artistic media taken away from us. In a recent article http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2008/02/08/polaroid_shutting_2_mass_facilities_laying_off_150/ we learned that Polaroid is, in fact, interested in licensing its technology so that some other interested party can continue the manufacture of its instant film types. In particular, we are targeting Fujifilm, which seems like the most likely candidate, though we would be glad to present this petition to other interested parties. This is an art form which should not yet die. Please, sign to help keep the instant film types available to artists and photographers!
I have been spending my nights printing out your signatures to include in my formal letter to Fujifilm. Seeing the names of so many artists who refuse to let this medium vanish gives me the fuel to keep pushing for a solution.
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 16, 2008
February 15, 2008
Seeing one hundred people sign this in such a short time feels incredible. For those of us who have spent years in the darkroom, knowing I am not alone in wanting to save this medium means the world.
Reached 100 supporters
February 13, 2008
13 Comments
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Oliver Otcasek
2 years ago
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Fuji has shown they don't care about consumers, only gimmicks, after they discontinued pack film.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
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Many folks rely on this film with no suitable substitute available. Please continue to produce this film
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schwab
12 years ago
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My work was with Polaroids 4x5 film, also other formats. Then own with Fuji FP-100C 45 and smaller format. this is the biggest loss in my work. After Polaroid i did take me some time to discover Fuji and now again.
Very sad and all because of digital cameras.
S
Sarah Palmer
18 years ago
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so tired of them killing off everything that actually has character. fuji needs to listen to their base instead of just chasing the latest phone trend.
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Jason Reddy
18 years ago
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PLEASE keep making this. I have three cameras sitting on a shelf collecting dust because I cant get film for them anymore.
M
Mark Garcia
18 years ago
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Digital is fine for some things but nothing beats the real thing. My 4x5 work is basically dead without this film. Bring it back.
Fujifilm has officially committed to producing compatible film for our beloved cameras. My heart is full knowing that this analog craft will survive because of the thousands of you who refused to let it fade away.
We, the artists and photographers, whose work relies on Polaroid instant film and cameras have recently had our preferred artistic media taken away from us. In a recent article http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2008/02/08/polaroid_shutting_2_mass_facilities_laying_off_150/ we learned that Polaroid is, in fact, interested in licensing its technology so that some other interested party can continue the manufacture of its instant film types. In particular, we are targeting Fujifilm, which seems like the most likely candidate, though we would be glad to present this petition to other interested parties. This is an art form which should not yet die. Please, sign to help keep the instant film types available to artists and photographers!
I have been spending my nights printing out your signatures to include in my formal letter to Fujifilm. Seeing the names of so many artists who refuse to let this medium vanish gives me the fuel to keep pushing for a solution.
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 16, 2008
February 15, 2008
Seeing one hundred people sign this in such a short time feels incredible. For those of us who have spent years in the darkroom, knowing I am not alone in wanting to save this medium means the world.
Reached 100 supporters
February 13, 2008
13 Comments
O
Oliver Otcasek
2 years ago
Featured
Fuji has shown they don't care about consumers, only gimmicks, after they discontinued pack film.
A
Anonymous
10 years ago
Featured
Many folks rely on this film with no suitable substitute available. Please continue to produce this film
S
schwab
12 years ago
Featured
My work was with Polaroids 4x5 film, also other formats. Then own with Fuji FP-100C 45 and smaller format. this is the biggest loss in my work. After Polaroid i did take me some time to discover Fuji and now again.
Very sad and all because of digital cameras.
S
Sarah Palmer
18 years ago
Featured
so tired of them killing off everything that actually has character. fuji needs to listen to their base instead of just chasing the latest phone trend.
J
Jason Reddy
18 years ago
Featured
PLEASE keep making this. I have three cameras sitting on a shelf collecting dust because I cant get film for them anymore.
M
Mark Garcia
18 years ago
Featured
Digital is fine for some things but nothing beats the real thing. My 4x5 work is basically dead without this film. Bring it back.
Fuji has shown they don't care about consumers, only gimmicks, after they discontinued pack film.