On 8 February 2008.
BBC News says “Polaroid snaps out of making film“.
USATODAY.com says “Polaroid waves good-bye to instant film“.
CNET says “Like Polaroid film? Better start hoarding“.
CNN.com says “Polaroid fans ponder a filmless future“.
Telegraph.co.uk says “Shutter closes on Polaroid’s iconic instant film“.
Just when I thought about buying a Polaroid camera – preferably a Polaroid SX-70 – I have to bury that thought deep.
But keep some dreams alive though because as The New York Times wrote
“Loyal users take heart, though — Polaroid said it would happily license the technology to other manufacturers should they want to go on supplying the niche market with film after 2009.”
And there are also some people trying to save the Polaroid film. Lead by Save Polaroid and Save Polaroid Flickr group.
I believe almost everyone has their own personal story with Polaroid. So do I, back in the 80’s.
Even though I’ve always thought that this kind of event will come sooner or later, I want to save Polaroid.
Why?
Because everytime I remember about Polaroid, I remember the fun of photography and the smile of the people.
Photography is fun indeed. And everyone is happy. I want to save them all.
So save Polaroid, save the world.