Id like to take more instant photos, but Im really on a budget. I sometimes buy outdated conventional film to save money, but how well does Polaroid film keep after the expiration date?
First of all, I suppose I should note that expired film is not guaranteed in any way by Polaroid Corp, and should always be considered an “AS-IS” “where-is” purchase. In addition, there are so many variables involved in whether or not you’ll get acceptable results with outdated film that there’s no assurance that you’ll have good luck even if you follow these guidelines. Your mileage may vary. Of course, if the project you have in mind requires any level of quality or consistency, then you should really be using fresh film and not taking chances with the outdated stuff in the first place. Having said that, I will mention that I’m really a cheapskate at heart, and in fact probably most of the Polaroid film I’ve ever bought has been close-dated or out-dated stuff from the bargain bins at stores or camera swaps. One nice thing about outdated Polaroid film is that if it’s bad, you’ll know as soon as you try to use it, and not days or weeks later when you’ve finally gotten the film processe
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