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Film comparison

Polaroid B&W i-Type Film vs Polaroid i-Type Film

On paper these two films are very close. The differences are in the look.

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SpecificationB&W i-Type Filmi-Type Film
ManufacturerPolaroidPolaroid
TypeInstantInstant
Box speedISO 640ISO 640
ProcessInstantInstant
Formatspolaroid-i-typepolaroid-i-type
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Price, 35mm——
Price, 120——
AvailabilityCurrentCurrent

Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.

How they look

B&W i-Type Film
Battery-free black-and-white integral instant film for i-Type cameras (I-2, Now, Now+, Flip, OneStep 2 and others), 8 photos per pack. Polaroid gives ASA 640 and 5 to 10 minutes' development; not compatible with vintage cameras.
i-Type Film
Integral instant film without an in-pack battery, for Polaroid i-Type and Now/I-2 cameras; colour and B&W.

Which suits what

Better pick: B&W i-Type Film

Portrait

Both work well

Snapshots

Better pick: i-Type Film

Portraits