ILFORD Photo & The 'Impossible' Project

[jasonhall]

Seems to me Ilford could or might offer a variation to the offerings from Fuji. In regard to the film from Fuji; it is indeed a great product and it would most likely do more harm than good for ilford to go head to head with it. I would not think there is enough demand for the two to compete.

Maybe my statement needed more thought before posting. I still wish the best of luck on the current endeavor, although I would not likely be buying any.

Jason

[PHOTOTONE]

I think the integral film market is probably the widest market for instant films, for purposes such as evidence gathering, accident documentation, as well as "art" purposes. I can understand why members of this forum may not be aware of all the possible markets for integral film, since we tend to be more centered on conventional film and processing, although there is a Polaroid and Toy Camera forum here.

[kevs]

Simon,

I wish all parties the best of success with this project. Although it's not something I'd rush out and buy (but who knows?), it's so good to hear the promise of new analogue materials when almost everyone else is declaring that 'film is dead'. Good on you all; let's hope it comes to fruition.

[Tom Kershaw]

If the polaroid type products involve colour imaging, does the Harman involvement in this project demonstrate colour film manufacturing capabilities?

Tom.

[PHOTOTONE]

Originally Posted by Tom Kershaw

If the polaroid type products involve colour imaging, does the Harman involvement in this project demonstrate colour film manufacturing capabilities?

Tom.

Ilford/Harman in England has made color films and papers over the years, they just choose to limit themselves to b/w now. Their modern coating line is quite capable of multi-layer coatings for b/w or color materials. As a custom coating vendor I have no doubt they have the technical ability to coat color emulsions.

I am unsure if the former Polaroid plant acquired by Impossible B.V. did coating, or just did cutting and assembly. If they did not do coating, then they NEED a partner to coat the light-sensitive materials. Polaroid may have shipped bulk rolls of "film" to the plant for finishing into final product.

[scottmj]

Sounds Great Simon. As always thanks for the updates.

[arigram]

Whatever the details are and what the future holds, I applaud the bravery of Ilford Harman and all those involved. There are no companies that make such romantic crusades for the sake of artists. I really do hope that the niche market takes a strong hold and secures itself, so artists can continue having this kind of media at their disposal.

[Henning Serger]

I wish all who are involved in this project the best. Good luck!

Best regards,
Henning

[Fleath]

I demand Type 55 in 16x20 format, or I'll never buy Ilford again

Wonderful news, thank you for keeping this alive. I actually cared a lot more for the integral product than the peel-apart, and as has been mentioned, Fuji has that covered just fine. I'll be keeping a close eye and spreading the word.

[wrench]

YAY!! I could not be more excited about this. My SX-70 was one of my favorite cameras (I still have 3), and I can assure you that when the time comes, you will find me to be a good customer. Is there anything we can do to help/support this effort?