old and busted vs new hotness

This morning I was so excited, I had just obtained four packs of expired 779 and I was anxious to see if they would yield anything. I carefully warmed the film to room temperature and placed it in the camera. It spat out the dark shield and I squealed a happy sound. I thought for sure it was good. The first test pic came out with a little brown around the edges, just enough for art sake, I thought. Then the excitement turned to worry as my camera stopped spitting out images. I tried two or three more shots.... nothing, so I opened it up stuffed the two shots that were jammed back in and reshot. This became the drill over two packs, and then eventually a third. To say I was dissapointed is an understatement.

I know the risks, and I accept them but there is something of a buzz kill when things don't work out the way I planned. I came home and went to  put the few shots that were at least somewhat developed into the scanner. When I opened the lid I found another polaroid from my last scanning session. I turned it over and remembered I had purchased some of the new 600 film from Beau Photo. Now I won't say I 'll never buy expired film again (come on, I'm a polaholic, that's what we do!) but when I compare the old and busted 779 against the new hotness of the latest version of the 600 film, I have to say, the new hotness is coming up roses!

Post script: Now that the sting of dissapointment has worn off I'm totally thrilled with what I got out of the 779, they are beautiful in their own right. :-)