What type of film should I use with a Polaroid EE 33 camera?

Question

A friend bought me a vintage polaroid camera in Paris. It's a Polaroid EE 33 and apparently uses Packfilm. I'm not sure what type though, or where I can buy this. Also, on the back it says I should place the film in a Cold Clip. What is this? Thank you!

Answer 1

The Polaroid 33 uses the old type 80 pack film, which no longer made. Fujifilm has licensed the pack film technology, but only makes replacement film for the larger type 100 pack films.



If you want to find a working Polaroid, look for one of the following cameras that can use the Fuji Packfilms:

3v Folding Pack Cameras:

100 Series: Automatic 103,104,125,135

200 Series: Automatic 210,215

300 Series: Automatic 315,320,330,335,350,355,360,M60

400 Series: Automatic 420,430,440,450,455, Countdown 70, Countdown 90

Pro Models: 180,185,190,195

New Style Folding Cameras: EE100,EE100 Special, The Reporter, ProPack



All plastic Body:

Big Swinger, Colorpack II, Colorpack III, BigShot, Colorpack IV,Colorpack M6, Colorpack V, Minutemaker, Minutemaker Plus, Super Colorpack, Super Shooter.



For film, look for Fujifilm FP-100B or FP-100C packfilms in the 3.25x4.25 size



You are more likely to find the cheaper plastic body cameras at the thrift stores. If you do find the older, nicer folding pack cameras, be aware that a little mod might be necessary for the battery.



Batteries:

The folding Land cameras use an odd battery that has snaps on either end. Some of the Polaroid cameras use a 4.5v battery, which is hard to find and harder to hack a replacement, which is why I recommend finding a 3V camera. You can convert the camera from the special battery to use a small 2-AAA battery pack, or you can just clip the connectors off, making sure you mark the polarity on a bit of tape. Then tape the bare ends of the wire to the corresponding end of a 3v lithium battery.



The 100, 101, 102, 220, 225, 230, 240, 250, and 340 use one No. 531 (4.5 volt) alkaline battery.



The 103, 104, 125, 135, 210, 215, 315, 320, 330, 420, 430, 440, M60, and Countdown 70 all use one No. 532 (3 volt) alkaline battery. The 335, 350, 360, 450, M80, and Countdown 90 use two No. 532 batteries, one of which is used for the built-in electronic development timer.



All the rigid plastic cameras and new style folding pack cameras use two standard AA batteries



The above info was gleaned from the Land List

Polaroid Packfilm Cameras:

http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landhome.htm



I have how to load videos posted on my youtube channel:.



How to load a plastic Polaroid packfilm camera:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZExnzVx0VJ4



How to load a Folding Polaroid Packfilm Camera:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j87o9WAdaYI

Answer 2

It does indeed use pack film. You can use Fuji's FP-100 films in place of the old Polaroid types. The only other source is The Impossible Project in the Netherlands, which has resumed production of some Polaroid films. Don't buy the expired junk from the old Polaroid that is being sold by crooks all over the internet.



The cold clip should be on the back of the camera, although they often get lost. It slides out to the side. It's hinged in the middle. Polaroid film doesn't develop properly if it is too cold, so the idea was that the photographer would put the cold clip in a pocket or under an arm to keep it warm, then put exposed film in the cold clip to develop. It's a nuisance. You only need to do this when the temperature is below a certain point. I think it was 50 degrees F. My advice is to leave the Polaroid at home if it's too cold.

Answer 3

Polaroid Type 100 Film

Answer 4

i was googling and found film for your cam on the following site from where you can buy.







http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=film+for+Polaroid+e33&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&BI=6846&KBID=7390