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This has led him to being a go-to expert for camera and lens reviews, photographic and lighting tutorials, as well as industry analysis, news and rumors for publications such as Digital Camera Magazine (opens in new tab), PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine (opens in new tab), N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine (opens in new tab), Digital Photographer (opens in new tab) and Professional Imagemaker, as well as hosting workshops and demonstrations at The Photography Show (opens in new tab). An Olympus and Canon shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras. The Polaroid Spectra System was an all-new line of cameras and had its own corresponding film. In this time he shot for clients as diverse as Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals. Polaroid introduced the Spectra system of cameras in 1986. The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a magazine and web journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus).

What type of instant film do I need? (opens in new tab)Ĭheap instax film deals (opens in new tab) – great buys on print packs in an instant! The best instant camera (opens in new tab) in 2019: perfect for party season! Dear Spectra photographers, Since 1986, Spectra has played an important part in Polaroids film offering and in the world of analog instant photography. It is also unusual compared with most instant cameras, including Polaroids most famous 600. It is running a closeout on its final batch of Spectra film, available for $19.99 per pack or $55.99 for a triple pack. The Spectra System cameras allow an exceptional degree of control. There is, unfortunately, no simple fix.'Ĭonsequently, Polaroid Originals no longer offers restored cameras on its website. This fault is completely random and depends on many variables with each pack of film and the configuration of the camera circuitry. We also carried out multiple battery tests with different voltages and currents from different suppliers. 'We optimized the dimensions and deflection angle of the ejecting film, reduced the pod weight, and lowered the mask friction through different coatings. 'Our manufacturing team led an intensive, 6-month testing and improvement plan on Spectra cameras and our film.' said Andrew Billen, head of Global Manufacturing. After 30 years, Spectra cameras are simply starting to break down beyond repair – and jamming seems to be an insurmountable issue.

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The issue, it seems, is simply one of mechanical aging. The Polaroid Image/Spectra Full Switch camera is an especially unique instant camera that is ideal for both experienced and novice instant photographers. Polaroid Originals puts the nail in the coffin for Spectra cameras and instant film (Image credit: Polaroid Originals)