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Save Polaroid

As new technologies rise, old technologies fade. While most people take is as a sign of the times, some consumers fight the change. Save Polaroid, for example, is a blog that was developed after news broke in February the company would stop producing the instant film as well as the big, boxy cameras.

SavePolaroid.com isn’t dedicated to saving Polaroids, it’s dedicated to saving the instant film technology invented by Edwin Land. They’ve created a Flickr group (featured in the gallery) where they encourage users to share photos that depict what Polaroid means to them. They’ve launched an “Action Pack” which includes flyers and pre-addresed cards to send to companies like Polaroid, Ilford and Fuji about why Polaroid should allow other companies to continue to offer the tech. And, of course, they have a petition they’re asking people to sign and tons of ideas on how supporters can promote the site with tools like Digg and Stumble Upon.

As my part, I’ve written this post as well as included the following Polaroid tribute posts:

Digital Here To Stay - No More Polaroids

Polaroid cameras have allowed instant access to embarrassing pics for decades- changing the photography industry forever. You would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t have at least one Polaroid pic thrown in an old shoe box. But, everything changes - especially the way we preserve our photo… [More]

Polaroid Anti-Paparazzi - RoidRage by Jeremy Kost (VIDEO)

The Polaroid may be nearing extinction, with none to be produced again, but Jeremy Kost refuses to swap his clunky camera to join the rest of the world in digital photography. Whether or not you consider 20 ft tall men in their underwear making funny faces art or not, the fact of the matter is tha… [More]

Polaroid Postcards (GALLERY)

I love these! Did you know you can send a Polaroid pic through the mail just like a postcard? Just slap on a stamp and make sure the address is clearly written and it will get sent through the post. You’ve got to check out the Polaroid Postcards the clever people who read this blog have sent in. The… [More]

Polaroid Tribute - Digital Polaroid Frame (GALLERY)

With the imminent death of Polaroid, David Friedmans designed a digital picture frame concept that makes sure the familiar look of a Polaroid photo lives on. The design incorporates retro features such as a “Classic” mode where the photos gradually appear over about a minute or so, just like a rea… [More]