View Full Version : How to keep instant prints from sticking together?


wildbill
09-13-2008, 12:31 AM
I've been shooting lots of fuji fp-100c in both medium and 4x5 sizes. I like to shoot and move on but i have to wait for the print to dry. This can take a long time and if it's humid, they'll stick to anything resulting in a damaged finish. Anyone have a solution for this? Is there a folder with envelopes made for this?

amuderick
09-13-2008, 08:19 AM
I cut a stapled together a few sheets of wax paper which I keep as a little booklet under the spring of the front cover of my Polaroid 360 camera.

imazursky
09-15-2008, 05:44 PM
When i used to work in a studio, we would steel a hair dryer from the stylist and lightly dry them.
It took a minute or so on the light setting. I still have many of the polaroid from years ago with no visible deterioration.

wildbill
09-15-2008, 06:07 PM
Thanks folks. I've made a wax paper folder and I'll try it out next time i shoot.
I like the hair dryer idea but I don't have enough extension cords to reach from my place to most of the landscapes i shoot. :)

vinny

PHOTOTONE
09-15-2008, 07:50 PM
If you are within walking distance of your vehicle, just put them in the back seat, and they will dry fairly fast, while you go about shooting another shot.

brofkand
09-21-2008, 12:03 AM
Wax paper is a good idea.

Also, one of those accordion coupon holders would be a good idea as well.

patrickjames
09-21-2008, 04:08 AM
I use a Moleskin.

wildbill
09-25-2008, 12:10 AM
Well, i tried the wax paper thing and it appeared to work fine. The prints sat out a while before I added them to the wax paper booklet. I got home and removed the prints to find it dulls the finish in patches. I'll try something else.


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