HOW TO USE AN INSTANT BOX CAMERA WITH DIRECT POSITIVE PAPER

One way of using an Instant Box Camera is with Direct Positive paper. With this black and white resin coated or fibre based paper you can create unique images.

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The Instant Box Camera is a portable lightweight darkroom and camera in one. Photographs can be taken and developed on the spot in black and white and in colour. The camera comes in a self-assembly kit including a 110mm f4.5 lens, trays and a tripod. The Instant Box Camera offers an affordable and easy-to-use solution for street photographers, schools and universities, as well as anyone who wants to experience the magic of darkroom photography.


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Supplies for the camera:
Paper and chemicals are pretty much available everywhere. Our material partner in Europe is Fotoimpex (https://www.fotoimpex.com) and in the US Freestyle Photo & Imagine Supplies (https://www.freestylephoto.biz). We don't get paid for posting links.

Photography paper:
You can use any type of paper. Variable contrast, fixed grade, fibre based or resin coated.
The native paper size for the camera is 10,5x14,8 (4x6in) or with our adapters you can use a 12,7x17,8cm (5x7in) paper and cut it in half or quarter (economical option).

Fomaspeed 311 - this is a resin coated, variable contrast paper. It is the cheaper and easier to handle option.
Europe: https://www.fotoimpex.com/photopaper/...
USA: https://www.freestylephoto.biz/catego...

Fomabrom 112 - this is a fibre base, variable contrast paper. They are a bit more expensive and need longer developing, washing and drying time. But Fibred based papers are beautiful and certain add value to your photo print.
Europe: https://www.fotoimpex.com/photopaper/...
USA: https://www.freestylephoto.biz/catego...

Foma multigrade Filter. This filter allows you to change the contrast. We suggest to use the Y filter to create a soft negative for better tonality. You can also use Iford filters but they do require a bit of a longer exposure time.
Europe: https://www.fotoimpex.com/darkroom/va...
USA: https://www.freestylephoto.biz/137633....

Chemicals:
We recommend powder chemicals here as they are easy to transport and when sealed properly last a very long time. You can use any kind of paper developer and fixer though. Some box camera photographers prefer Ilford as they say the image developed slower.
Adox Adotol Developer.
Europe: https://www.fotoimpex.com/chemistry/b...
USA: https://www.freestylephoto.biz/catego...
Adox Adofix P II
Europe: https://www.fotoimpex.com/chemistry/b...
USA: https://www.freestylephoto.biz/catego...

Colour Photography RA-4
Adox RA-4 Kit. Europe: https://www.fotoimpex.com/chemistry/c...
RA 4 chemicals in the USA: https://www.freestylephoto.biz/catego...
Paper in the Europe: Fotoimpex Ra 4 Paper. https://www.fotoimpex.com/photopaper/...
Paper in the US - https://www.freestylephoto.biz/catego...


Direct positive paper
Harman Direct Positive Paper .
Europe: https://www.fotoimpex.com/photopaper/...
USA: https://www.freestylephoto.biz/search...

Photoemulsion to create your own paper
Europe: Foma Fotoemulsion Fomaspeed N250ml + hardener https://www.fotoimpex.com/chemistry/l...
In the US - Rockland

Sheetfilm for your camera:
Fomapan 100 & Adox CHS 100 II. Get in in the EU / US
Europe: https://www.fotoimpex.com/films/sheet...
USA: https://www.freestylephoto.biz/catego...
Film developer (fixer you can use the same as for the paper)
Adox Atomal 49 / Iflord Ilfosol - Get in in the EU / US
Europe: https://www.fotoimpex.com/chemistry/b...
USA: https://www.freestylephoto.biz/catego...


APP for creating a positive digitally
KODAK Mobile Film Scanner