• Polaroid FADES away! – Worldwide manufacture of Polaroid films is on a scheduled wind down, with the objective being to put only enough stock into the supply channel to last till next year. After that, it's over! [expand story >>>]
The original Polaroid company ceased trading in 2001. The new company that licenses, markets, and in some cases even manufactures, Polaroid products, and trades under the Polaroid name, is to cease manufacture of film by 2009. If any one else wants to make these instant films, that company will sell them a license. This means photographers and shops offering ID photos may still be able to get compatible supplies after 2009.
Production of professional and commercial instant film cameras has already stopped. (For instance, there has been no new supply of Polaroid ID Cameras for nearly two years now.) Large format instant film production will end before April. Medium format professional film (for Polaroid backs), ID photo film and consumer film will all cease production before the end of this year. Global inventory is expected to decline to zero across all lines during 2009. [add comment]
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