How Does a Polaroid Work?

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  • @ShawneeUnion
    @ShawneeUnion  5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If you enjoyed this video and want to shoot Polaroids feel free to use this link. amzn.to/2TigtzX Helps supports my channel so I can continue making this content.

  • @NBHRaven
    @NBHRaven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Looked up how a Polaroid Camera worked, clicked on this simple 2 minute video and was not disappointed. Simple and elegant explanation. So awesome. Thank you!

  • @robertknight4672
    @robertknight4672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    These instant cameras were invented becouse Edwin Land's daughter asked him why she couldn't see the photos he took right way.

  • @b.ventii
    @b.ventii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I was so pleased to see a HIGH-QUALITY video explaining this process. Very well explained as well. Thanks, Shawnee Union!

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment.

  • @helium73
    @helium73 7 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    cool how you used animation to teach.

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +helium73 thanks man!

    • @Exilir8
      @Exilir8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's stop motion, but yeah, I agree.

    • @crashlandon7957
      @crashlandon7957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Exilir8 stop motion is a type of animation. It’s cool, though.

  • @maclac48
    @maclac48 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I will never forget these things. I thought that they were the best thing since sliced bread. (Exhaling Heavily) boy O boy time is flying, I mean really flying. I’m 47 now, & I think I’m going to buy one of these & show my grandchildren how we used to take pics way back when, I’m sure it’ll amaze them. God Bless, & God Keep whoever reads this. Stay Safe, & Stay Healthy! 🙏🏿

  • @evielouis7636
    @evielouis7636 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is amazing! I have always wondered how a polaroid camera works. I have one, and its awesome!

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! Glad you liked it.

  • @DeYoungFamily47
    @DeYoungFamily47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow. I'm doing the Polaroid camera for my invention project in school, and this video was SO helpful! Thank you!

    • @brianmartinez1777
      @brianmartinez1777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know this was 3 years ago but how did it turn out?

  • @CarmineTavernaPhotography
    @CarmineTavernaPhotography 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    7 years ago, you made this educational wonderful 😊 video ❤️ thanks 😊

  • @ElizabethAmanna
    @ElizabethAmanna 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    YOU DESERVE BILLIONS OF VIEWS!!!

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +LiveLaughElizabeth Thanks Elizabeth!

  • @dmitrydyachenko4301
    @dmitrydyachenko4301 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    that video was so informative and presentative, thank you just so much!
    I definitely have a better understanding of what Polaroids work like!

  • @TheRival
    @TheRival 9 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I got interested in how this works cause of Life Is Strange game :)
    Thanks for the vid :)

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never heard of that, I need to check it out.

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jay Azarcon I watched this. th-cam.com/video/KKCX4v8ug7Q/w-d-xo.html as someone who doesn't play a lot of video games I am putting the pieces of my mind back together.

    • @connormaclane
      @connormaclane 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha, that brought me here too, I also take physics so wondered if polarisation affected things.

    • @maggley
      @maggley 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Robert Zg
      I loved Life is Strange! I was attracted to Maxine's camera!

    • @demivideos8887
      @demivideos8887 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rival if you didnt save chloe at the end i will come to your house

  • @stefanolassandro886
    @stefanolassandro886 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice video about the topic, straight to the point and elegantly executed (just like the Polaroid mechanism!)

  • @TaoNaomi
    @TaoNaomi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you, I found one in my garage and I was just fascinated on how this thing works.

  • @teocrawford
    @teocrawford ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovelyyy stop motion animations!! :o

  • @heroknaderi
    @heroknaderi 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I enjoyed it very informative. Even today I find these very handy to have.

  • @afychy
    @afychy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    im looking for these kind of inventions. thanks for this vdo

  • @opsgamerz5833
    @opsgamerz5833 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nostalgic indeed..I still have some of our family pictures taken from Polaroid camera..

  • @Leyla-hk5us
    @Leyla-hk5us 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely enjoyed this video despite my debuts at the begging! Well done and thanks! x

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have my debuts about it too 🙋‍♂️

  • @rebeccawnuk7725
    @rebeccawnuk7725 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an awesome video! Love seeing what’s inside one of my favorite types of cameras :)

  • @AlopexLagopus1401
    @AlopexLagopus1401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great concise explanation of how a polaroid works,thank you :) !

  • @kpzcbttp
    @kpzcbttp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Thank you! I have had the series 1000 rainbow since the 1970s however I have just started using it again, but, the film is not as good as the original as I can't even remember ever taking a bad photo with it.

  • @danielbustillo7735
    @danielbustillo7735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really LOVE this video! I work for a institution for the promotion of science and I was wondering if we could borrow this video for a pair of tweets on the anniversary of the Polaroid and, of course, mention you as the owner of the video :)

  • @kupolaf2031
    @kupolaf2031 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's awesome. Although, we had some fun dark room developing parties in college. Good times.

  • @lnroche5
    @lnroche5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you should use Polaroid film when referring to Polaroid (and not Fuji instax). I feel a lot of people refer to all instant film as "Polaroids" when this is just a brand name. Helpful video though!

    • @robertknight4672
      @robertknight4672 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just like every brand of tissu is called Kleenex.

  • @TheP3rspective
    @TheP3rspective 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm just now getting into instant camera's, got myself a polaroid Sun 600 LMS, mostly due to Life is Strange lol ^~^

    • @Maybe_Its_Keira
      @Maybe_Its_Keira 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same lol I got a sq6 instead (nowhere stocks polaroid on my country)

    • @C-Jay7
      @C-Jay7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Viewing channel only omg same wth 🤯

  • @robertknight4672
    @robertknight4672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The different layers in the Fujifilm is arranged a little differently because of Fuji cameras do not have a mirror inside.

  • @ashrafkhokhar8834
    @ashrafkhokhar8834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting to see how a Polaroid camera works

  • @wafiqessop4034
    @wafiqessop4034 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, well made. Your efforts are appriciated!

  • @SarahIsAFishy
    @SarahIsAFishy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I came here after I got curious with my Fujifilm Insta camera
    So amazing 😍

  • @squiggle2054
    @squiggle2054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    man ik these are old af now but the design is genius

  • @Electro-sportDe
    @Electro-sportDe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice explained! Thanx!

  • @drewsquickfix
    @drewsquickfix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cool video thanks for sharing. I always wondered about poloroid

  • @BboyGraphicx
    @BboyGraphicx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks , was really curious how that worked :)

  • @knoptop
    @knoptop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!

  • @EveryDayDabble
    @EveryDayDabble 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video! Someone just gave my son a polaroid camera at a garage sale and I wasn't sure how to answer the question, "what is film?" So you did!

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! That really makes my day, I hope your son enjoys it. You can still get film for it!

  • @Ecksterphono
    @Ecksterphono 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They now have the cannon Zink Ivy camera. Works differently however it electronically projects the image onto a heat roller, as the 3 layered ink card goes through the roller pad on the variable heated strip the photo image is produced on the cars

    • @mepsiemopar8991
      @mepsiemopar8991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool story bro. Maybe explain that on the video for that camera. We wanted to know how a Polaroid works.

  • @plestj
    @plestj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We’re you able to get The Button camera back together? You don’t see this SX-70 film camera very often. Nice video.

  • @emilywequestrian519
    @emilywequestrian519 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video really helped me with my school assignment thankyou :)

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome, I’m glad it helped!

  • @nadya2105
    @nadya2105 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would always think before I go to sleep how a Polaroid was made u just answered it for me ily

  • @ayo-joe3665
    @ayo-joe3665 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought a brand new one from a yard sale and thought how do these things generate power. Never knew after all the years it was in the film.

  • @frannydarko2698
    @frannydarko2698 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty ingenious for the time..

  • @b00tyfru1ty_70_
    @b00tyfru1ty_70_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cute animation

  • @kingasparagoose6849
    @kingasparagoose6849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is really cool

  • @areamusicale
    @areamusicale 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that's exactly what i wanted to know.
    thanks.

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      areamusicale thanks man!

  • @kalvaso
    @kalvaso 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a question for you! My 1000 polaroid,old, doesn't work..I found a spring inside,when i opened the camera , at the bottom. A tiny one . Where exactly i have to put it back? This is not its correct place down

  • @AB.926
    @AB.926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello there, thank you for the helpful video. Is there a way to develop and fix a Polaroid without using a camera. Can I use my own diy roller or is it very finnicky about the chemical spreading

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The rollers are really finicky. I would savage them from a camera if you plan on exposing the chemicals. They didn’t have a lot of wiggle room and even buildup on rollovers would result in uneven exposure.

  • @MrCheesysmell
    @MrCheesysmell 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome vid!!

  • @Netroking
    @Netroking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!

  • @dianag7470
    @dianag7470 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank god I was high enough to enjoy this ASMR

  • @faithhunt6114
    @faithhunt6114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can somebody PLEASE tell me what that black plastic filmsy sheet is in the roller part of the camera body!? i keep having cameras malfunction due to this thing but i cant figure out what that thing is called so i can research into it.

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s actually called a frog tongue, no joke. If it is blocking the film from ejecting I would just tape it out of the way. The only downside of this is the negative may have more light exposed to it. Impossible film is kinda tricky with this but it’s something to try.

  • @cbo208
    @cbo208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always wondered! And you have such a nice voice by the way. Very cool video.

  • @moosejuice2166
    @moosejuice2166 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw a polaroid and was like how did the pictures get developed so quickly now I know

  • @seiichiosabe4571
    @seiichiosabe4571 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is so AAAMMMAAAZZZIIINNNGGG!

  • @Talossssss
    @Talossssss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good

  • @amaziahofjudah9722
    @amaziahofjudah9722 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    extremely rad content! you more than earned your sub

  • @Kris-xm7ve
    @Kris-xm7ve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. What device is it that you used to power up the camera?

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had connected an external dc in power source with the correct voltage. It runs continuously though, a great way to see how the camera works.

  • @kyungsookaisehun
    @kyungsookaisehun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool

  • @PirateB99999
    @PirateB99999 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool great to see it opened up cheers :)

  • @jessicajobst9714
    @jessicajobst9714 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi i have a problem with my polaroid the button. Who put i the front of? Do you know what i mean? I need help

  • @spot6056
    @spot6056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have learned something

  • @mariobros237
    @mariobros237 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, you put 6 volts, but how much amps did you use?

  • @jinjikikko4713
    @jinjikikko4713 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, very informative. Thank you xx

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Dolores Haze Glad you liked it!

  • @deleteaman
    @deleteaman 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was an amazing way to explain this

  • @suzie-dawson
    @suzie-dawson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi how did you get the door off of this model, I'm trying to get the door off of mine but it seems impossible

  • @rossvoorheis2391
    @rossvoorheis2391 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how polaroids used to be "instant gratification" and basically all they were was a crappy "instant camera," but now they're "isntant permanence" because not many people develop photos anymore.

  • @laughingvampire7555
    @laughingvampire7555 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had one of this as a child, but I couldn't buy a lot of film because it was expensive for my family.

  • @markylon
    @markylon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fuji Film is not polaroid! Interestingly Kodak came up with an Instant Camera in 1976 called Kodak's EK and Kodamatic which worked without mirrors but Polaroid bought a law suit which mean Kodak had to stop making these cameras and film. I remember working in a camera shop at the time and we allowed anyone who had bought a Kodak Instant Camera to return it to us and we'd swap it for a Polaroid.

  • @bran7n
    @bran7n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    13 reasons y made me wanna get 1

  • @beberinho
    @beberinho 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, cool video !

  • @powell1333
    @powell1333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Motors are not engines

  • @anthonykidd7978
    @anthonykidd7978 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you do a tutorial on how to disassemble this model? I recently found one but the viewfinder and mirror is very dirty and need to be cleaned.

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't have a copy anymore. It wasn't pretty to take apart either. Sorry.

    • @robertknight4672
      @robertknight4672 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here's a video the shows how to get the front off.th-cam.com/video/m1HFk_QaR_A/w-d-xo.html

  • @watcheem
    @watcheem 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So what does the "shaking the picture" part do?

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      not much but it looks pretty cool

    • @truthbydesign5146
      @truthbydesign5146 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember using a poloroid back in the 80s, and shaking the film made it develop faster. I assume the increased air/oxygen hastened the interaction of chemicals.
      P.s. right now I'm reading the book "A Triumph of Genius" about the man who invented the Poloroid. Very interesting read.

  • @FlorMartinez-hw7pi
    @FlorMartinez-hw7pi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does any type of film work with a polaroid camera or it has to be a specific one?

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has to be designed for the camera. The packs are different sizes and ISOs.

  • @avahcathey5784
    @avahcathey5784 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love the 80s so I am here because I’m collecting the digger t types of polaroids

  • @JayseGreene
    @JayseGreene หลายเดือนก่อน

    I could not understand anything you said because I fell asleep, your voice is too relaxed and passive to make how-to videos.

  • @QARIB_JEWELRY
    @QARIB_JEWELRY ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @francotenn1334
    @francotenn1334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fkn cool! Thx

  • @Jocelyn_Harris0156
    @Jocelyn_Harris0156 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I discovered an old polaroid 600 camera in my house I got new film to use it, but it won't take a picture idk whats wrong

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could be busted. Did it eject the first frame when inserted?

  • @mae1204
    @mae1204 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    *camera disembling*
    me : * intense sweating *

  • @UNOwen-eb1yf
    @UNOwen-eb1yf 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came to this from google trying to find a video of a polaroid actually printing the picture, come on dude

  • @edenkeeping2298
    @edenkeeping2298 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What type of batteries does this run on?

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Eden Keeping Good question, "The P80 and P100 are 6V at 250ma-hr and Zinc-Manganese dioxide. The P500 are 6V at 1400ma-hr and Lithium-Manganese dioxide." from here bit.ly/1QdQh57

  • @monmioamio
    @monmioamio 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool animation. Why show an Instax Photo?

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I didn't have any polaroids at the time, also great catch!

    • @monmioamio
      @monmioamio 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shawnee Union - haha. That is what I thought. Note : one important difference I think is that instax photos are exposed from the back. That side faces the lens. The Polaroid picture is facing upwards and gets exposed via the front. Another difference: As you point out in the video, Polaroids get exposed by the light that gets reflected via the mirror. There are no mirrors in Instax cameras. Inspiration for your next animation (?)

  • @themilkman4064
    @themilkman4064 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why am I watching this at 1 in the morning

  • @17ricegrains
    @17ricegrains 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    here from school

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is this on the syllabus?

  • @bffforlifeandafterlife8764
    @bffforlifeandafterlife8764 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I allways saw it with shone the shep cartoon

  • @Anonymous-qx7nf
    @Anonymous-qx7nf 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    the new cams work without the battery 🤓

    • @TheAndroidGamer367
      @TheAndroidGamer367 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You realize it made 9 year ago?

    • @ShawneeUnion
      @ShawneeUnion  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah new ones have batteries in the body. I actually prefer that over the old school ones.

    • @richiedebitcard
      @richiedebitcard 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@@ShawneeUnion
      It's anonymous on an alt account, I have a Polaroid now+

  • @silviacazares5751
    @silviacazares5751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    T H A N K Y O U

  • @Ziemniaczekful
    @Ziemniaczekful 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those little pictures are not polaroids, since they don't come from a polaroid camera.

  • @alexispurcell9842
    @alexispurcell9842 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    rad

  • @EndOfLineTech
    @EndOfLineTech ปีที่แล้ว

    You got a video camera, use it

  • @stevenrevels8969
    @stevenrevels8969 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Decent video, thank you. However, your voiceover is so monotonous and kind of hard to listen to.

  • @JumpingTuna
    @JumpingTuna ปีที่แล้ว

    DC what? Surely you mean a DC motor? An engine uses fuel to produce its work. A motor uses electricity to produce its work. There's a HUGE difference.

  • @godmusikk2078
    @godmusikk2078 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    ASMR

  • @melly995
    @melly995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just found a polaroid SX-70 and i want to know how to use this things thanks to this i know how it works now :D