ISO 400
Box speed
Instant
Type
?
Process
Discontinued
Status
c1985–c2003
Years made
Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Polaroid
- Film
- PolaGraph HC
- Type
- Instant film
- Speed
- 400
- Process
- ?
- Formats
- 135-12
- Base
- ?
- Made in
- USA
- Status
- Discontinued
Character & history#
Intended for reproducing graphics. Produces high contrast images.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 400#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/400 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | — | — | 1/1000 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s | 1/15 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/250 s | 1/60 s | 1/15 s | 1/4 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/30 s | 1/8 s | 0.5 s | 2 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1/8 s | 0.5 s | 2 s | 8 s |
More Polaroid films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Polaroid PolaGraph HC?
400 — set your meter to ISO 400 for box speed.
Is Polaroid PolaGraph HC still made?
No, it has been discontinued (c1985–c2003).
How do I develop Polaroid PolaGraph HC?
? process.
Is Polaroid PolaGraph HC available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135-12.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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