Polaroid film phase-out timetable

Karl K · Feb 21, 2008

This is the link to the official timetable published by Polaroid. There is a possibility of Fuji continuing to market some of the films in the future.

http://www.polaroid.com/ifilm/en/index.html

David A. Goldfarb · Feb 21, 2008

They project that 809 will be unavailable in the third quarter of '08, but it seems to be pretty much unavailable now.

BrianShaw · Feb 21, 2008

It's not just 809 that seems to be unavailable prior to the date in the timetable! Their disclaimer seems to be accurate - deman is affecting the availability dates:

"Projected Availability subject to change depending upon demand. Date of Expiration is based on the last date of manufacturing which varies by product. As the Projected Availability Date approaches, the closer we are to the Date of Expiration."

Barry S · Feb 21, 2008

See: "deckchairs" + "Titannic"

Shmoo · Feb 21, 2008

Where's my bottle of antidepressants when I need them???

imazursky · Feb 21, 2008

Im taking Advil by the bottle load for Type 55.
I am still in shock! IDK what im going to do without it.
Lets pray to the Fuji or Ilford gods for a licensing agreement.

Ray Heath · Feb 21, 2008

oh woe, the situation is hopeless, photography is finished, abandon image making

Akki14 · Feb 21, 2008

*hugs her small pile of 600 film close along with her sx-70*

jasonjoo · Feb 21, 2008

I just called Freestyle and they have 2 boxes of Polaroid 667 for internet sale and 2 boxes at their brick and mortar store. I placed a hold on the 2 boxes the have at their store to pick up tomorrow.

I'm hoping to snag at least 5 boxes for an upcoming project.

Removed Account · Feb 21, 2008

If anyone is interested we have a pile (at least 6 boxes) of 667 in the fridge at the drug store I work at. I am unsure of cost or the expiration date (it's been there untouched at least since I've begun working there in September) but if anyone is interested PM me and I can find out the details, acting as liaison for a purchase. That or horde it in my own freezer for later ebay sale... but that would be wrong

- Justin

amuderick · Feb 21, 2008

Or you could buy Fuji FP-3000B which is a superior alternative...

I applaud Polaroid for posting this detailed information. Even in their death throes they have been very forthcoming with information as products are discontinued.

BrianShaw · Feb 22, 2008

Justin Silber said:
... That or horde it in my own freezer for later ebay sale... but that would be wrong

Yes, Justin, that would be wrong. But not for ethical reasons, for practical reasons. Polaroid products can not be frozen.

PHOTOTONE · Feb 22, 2008

amuderick said:
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I applaud Polaroid for posting this detailed information. Even in their death throes they have been very forthcoming with information as products are discontinued.

Uh, I think you are wrong about POLAROID being in "death throws" in regards the company. It is just their instant film products that are being discontinued. The obviously feel that their BRAND licensing, and marketing of mass market digital consumer TV's and other stuff is more profitable. The are NOT going out of business as a Brand Name.

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