ISO 640
Box speed
Instant
Type
Instant
Process
Discontinued
Status
2013–2019
Years made
Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Polaroid
- Film
- Spectra film
- Type
- Instant film
- Speed
- 640
- Process
- Instant
- Formats
- 103x 101mm
- Base
- N/A
- Made in
- Netherlands
- Status
- Discontinued
Character & history#
General purpose instant color or black and white film in various frame styles. In October 2019, Polaroid Originals announced the discontinuation of the Spectra film format due to poor reliability of the remaining Spectra cameras.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 640#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/640 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 | — | — | — | 1/1600 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | — | 1/3200 s | 1/800 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | — | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | — | 1/3200 s | 1/800 s | 1/200 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | — | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s | 1/100 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s | 1/100 s | 1/25 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/400 s | 1/100 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/50 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1/13 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s | 5 s |
Similar films#
Other instant film around ISO 640.
- Polaroid 600 film ISO 640
- Polaroid 8x10 film ISO 640
- Polaroid i-Type film ISO 640
- Fujifilm Instax Square ISO 800
- Fujifilm Instax mini ISO 800
- Fujifilm Instax wide ISO 800
More Polaroid films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Polaroid Spectra film?
640 — set your meter to ISO 640 for box speed.
Is Polaroid Spectra film still made?
No, it has been discontinued (2013–2019).
How do I develop Polaroid Spectra film?
Instant process.
Is Polaroid Spectra film available in 35mm?
Not according to our data — formats: 103x 101mm.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources