Modify Your Polaroid Spectra Camera to use Non-Polaroid Film

Step 10 Update

 I've been using my modified Spectra for a few weeks now and I thought I would update the instructable with a few issues I've encountered:

1.  Springs.  The camera has two metal springs that ensure the film pack is pressed against the film plane.  With all the putting in and taking out of the cut film holders, one popped out.  Upon closer examination, it appears that the springs have a small hook that could impede the cut film holder.  To solve the problem, I took out the other spring and bent it in the opposite direction so the hook is facing down and reinstalled the springs.  Once I was satisfied with the position, I epoxied the springs in place so they could not come out again.

2.  Light leaks.  Although using the camera indoors seemed OK, the small light leaks ballooned when I was taking photos in bright sunshine.  To help this, I added some extra electrical tape to the sheet film holders.  I added the tape right up the the edge of the image produced by the camera.  That is about 1.5 inches.  Remember to add a backing to the tape so the darkslide can move freely.

I'll keep on updating this instructable as it seems like there is a lot of interest now that the Impossible Project film has hit the streets and at least for now has some issues...