Was ready to purchase, but damn Polaroid film quality is still trash. And this is coming from someone who spent $1,000 on an RF70. Fuji instax is half the price, and doesn't blow out the highlights on every shot. Gonna have to think long and hard about this camera.
It’s the film stock that is holding this product back not the camera. I shoot a Polaroid weekly and inconsistent image quality makes it harder and harder to justify the cost. Lastly, the vintage 90s shots are still much better product to my eye.
a $600 polaroid camera is unhinged... and the images were not any different from any other cheaper one... sure you get double exposure but most will only play with that a couple of times or just an every now and then thing... wow ... just wow lol
You can do double exposures with previous polaroid cameras too with a few tricks... and it has been a default feature on some fujifilm cameras for a while. I say this being a polaroid stan too, 600 bucks is pretty damn steep I gotta say.
Also even considering it's film it's total bullshit, the different size doesn't change the actual depth of field, just the percieved depth of field cause the medium format is bigger so you will end up with more stuff out of focus but if you cut it to a full frame the resulting depth of field is exactly the same
Thank you for posting the camera details with the photo. It makes learning much quicker. I'm curious how the exposure dial comes into play when you have manual mode. Thoughts?
I think the ability to use multiple different films is unique and definitely a camera I may keep an eye on to see if the price drops for people saying about the price think about this 4 years of R&A'ing this in a new but old outlook 5/600 isn't bad for memories.
The nostalgia is great, but I don't use my original SX-70 because film cost is crazy. Now, our phone cameras and a Sprocket printer do the job, when we want photos for our travel diaries/journals.
@dogzbestfrnd1, don't knock traditional film photography; it's still the bomb, and I still occasionally shoot film photos (my set-up for this is a Minolta Maxxum 7000 SLR using either Kodak Portra 800 or CineStill 800, mostly shooting pics of sci-fi cosplayers indoors at 1600 ISO, then having them pushed processed when they're being developed.)
@@Neville60001 "Shooting" cosplayers sounds like fun. Though I no longer use film, I still haven't been able to bring myself to let go of my old Mamiya and Nikons. The darkroom was always a fun place, but I donated my enlarger a while ago. The last few generations of phone cameras have spoiled me to the advantages of going digital. I have a mirrorless 4/3 camera, but use my phone camera much more, especially when traveling abroad. 🙂
This is cool... I'm still gonna choose a modded polaroid back for a medium format camera, but its a step in the right direction. I'd also love to see polaroid film with better dynamic range and a touch less highlight bloom. Yeah its the signature Polaroid look, but it can be toned down without losing the Polaroid charm and let that better sharpness come through more.
What a uniquely-edited video! Loved it! Just one question. When you guys shot your low-light stuff in the dark, what was that long light you guys were holding behind the camera? Cheers!
Without knowing the price tag of this camera, I was really excited for it. Like people mentioned, the film holds it back. I was not necessarily awed by the processed images - I felt like you can recreate most shots with a 50 dollar Polaroid off of Ebay. I was more excited that there was a newer Polaroid out. Looked at the price tag and at 600 bucks... I don't know if it's all that worth it. I guess if you have the coin to throw at it, then go on ahead.
There's no market for a $600+ camera when most people are content using their phones for photography. If prints are desired, they can be easily obtained. Moreover, one can purchase a Polaroid camera for around $50 to enjoy instant photos. Investing $600 in a Polaroid camera is impractical in 2024, regardless of its quality.
The feeling of this camera is nice... the manual control and looks are dope... however the actual photos still lack sharpness, they look like the 90s Polaroid photos. And, even though I love the vintage feeling of it. The price is too high for the quality of these images.
The highlight is that is accepts all forms of Polaroid film stock. But it's costly, definitely a fun camera to use rarely...just like my current Polaroid.
Please bring a super8 poloroid, for a startup light version, 18fps, 1 minute reel. If this goes well, you can upgrade it and hopefully get to 16mm, as most people hate to wait long for labs to develop and developing at home also is a hassle for some. This would take away all the hassle of buying chemicals and setting up dark rooms and get our results right away, where we can remove the back paper and only have the film for projection, and the roll can be fed back in the camera, with backlighting, to view it on the, drumroll....back LCD screen This does not however eliminate darkrooms and labs, because that is another process people love to dive into. My idea is a dream world where all artforms exist, for people who love them
Most advanced but with a non-replaceable battery that will leave it a brick in about 10 years while our 50 years old SX70's keep on going. Dang, this is such a dissapointment.
Good video, these pictures look amazing. But to the camera: The catch of Polaroids was that the cameras were cheap and the film expensive and instant. Now they implemented some of the most basic features that should've been added decades ago and try to convince us it's worth 700€? For that price the comparison to the competiton has to be made and for that price you can get second hand a Sony Alpha 7 body and a decent lens with no additional operating costs. What's the catch of this camera? These photos could've been taken with a 10€ second hand polaroid too. As someone who's a polaroid enthusiast I don't see why I should get this camera when the Now+ does EXACTLY the same but not on device.
cameras are “ in “ right now, everybody wants to shoot and a $600 price tag for a polaroid is just them trying to capitalize on that popularity, but, No.
This is a fun review, I love your youthful enthusiasm! Seeing your moms table she made with the Polaroid photos was really touching and emphasized what instant photography is really about, and the powerful generational legacy of Polaroid!
02:01 I call bullshit, depth of field doesnt change with frame dimension in absolute sense, it can make a difference if you print on the same dimansion starting from two different format becaus one will be more enlarged, but it works opposite to what you suggest, a medium format would appear sharper so less bokeh
So for the 4x price of the cheapest Polaroid camera with 3 pro photographers the photos are still super unreliable and getting a really good pic you still need a lot of luck
No thanks This kind of camera is a waste of money U will get a good vintage looking photo but if u don't save the photo on album or something it will destroyed with so much scratch on it and ur memories will be ruined
They finally got a good camera, now they just need better film. The current Polaroid film is awful compared to the old school film. Not only that, no one selling it stores it properly. Its just out sitting on shelves and ruined by the time you get it. Nothing like paying an absurd amount of money for trash film. Instax is still the much better option.
Um no. Way overpriced for the country it comes from. 1) Cut the price to $300 2) Return film emulsion to the original formula. 3) Increase the film pack to ten exposures like it was before. 4) Reduce the film price to $10 5) Or keep it For them price or less you can get a good used 35mm film camera and lens, get 35 frames per roll and save even more money by learning to develop your film yourself.
Garbage camera terrible pictures...and very expensive, def not needed any longer, a phone takes better pictures...and besides I'll stick to my Cannon 70d .....
@@Genshi it would broaden the appeal of the device. You would get the immediate satisfaction of an analog process, with a digital archive of the image to use for other purposes. I just believe it’s a missed opportunity.
@@emcnair2 huge difference between a "missed opportunity" and "a complete failure!" So many unnecessary alarmists in these comments. While all of you complain about how wrong it is, some of us will be enjoying the nostalgia and aesthetics of this camera...
I understand and appreciate your prospective. I just don’t believe there is a large enough market to support an analog only Polaroid camera. That is what I meant by failure. It’s the marketplace that I was concerned about. I actually hope I am wrong.
@@emcnair2 Fair enough, but I think you'd be surprised... there are a lot of us Professional Photographers who still love film of all kinds (which is who I think this is targeted to) and, I hate to say it, a lot of rich Hipsters that will be into this. But I guess we'll have to see... The problem with the video here is, and no disrespect to the young lady in the video (this is the second video of hers I've seen touting this new Polaroid) the results she is getting are not very good. And it's not the camera or film stock, but the photographer (I've gotten better images with the same film stock using a Pinhole camera!) And she didn't even mention the hidden mode of the camera that allows you to change the metering depending on if you are using the I-Type film or SX-70 film. For better results and are more thorough video, along with why this Camera is going to keep the new Polaroid in business, check out the channel "In An Instant" and his review (yes, he is obviously a huge Polaroid fanboy, but still, much better video than I've seen from anyone else.)
I swear some of these comments... if you don't get what analog film photography is about (or why some people still love it) then why are you even watching or commenting on this video? Makes no sense other than you're just trolling.
You must have rocks in your head if you believe polaroid pictures look good. Yes, I agree film does have an excellent quality to it, but polaroid still looks like blurry dog turds when compared. Oh yeah, I'm watching this video because it's a public video and because I'm able to watch it.@@Genshi
@@duncangarnett1976 so you go right to insults, typical troll. And I never said Polaroid pictures look good, but there is a certain nostalgic aesthetic to it that people enjoy, and that's the whole point to it that I was making. But hey, if you want to waste your time complaining about something you won't ever use, then maybe it's YOU that has rocks in your head...
The quality of the film isn’t that good to justify the prices I’ve got one in the cupboard and I don’t use it. I’m thinking of taking it out and selling it secondhand.
599 for the camera and 2 dollars a photo. Yep I am too poor for this product 😂
Just skip this bulky thing and get a portable printer and a used compact like an rx100 instead.
Totally agreed, the films is way too expensive, it won’t be as popular as Fujifilm instax due to it films cost.
Time to hoard M43 camera and lenses before the hipsters catch wind of M43 system 👀
Get an Instax camera. Much cheaper cameras and way better film
@rougecrown hoarding cameras you say? This is my time to shine 😂
The portion of taking photos of your grandparents was so dope. Something that will be cherished and never forgotten!
Thank you so much!
That was very intimate I enjoyed that!
@@thud6823 right? So dope
@@momentwhat camera was this video shot on?
Was ready to purchase, but damn Polaroid film quality is still trash. And this is coming from someone who spent $1,000 on an RF70. Fuji instax is half the price, and doesn't blow out the highlights on every shot. Gonna have to think long and hard about this camera.
It’s the film stock that is holding this product back not the camera.
I shoot a Polaroid weekly and inconsistent image quality makes it harder and harder to justify the cost.
Lastly, the vintage 90s shots are still much better product to my eye.
agree totally. better film. someone release instax film in polaroid cassettes!
exactly, you could buy a cheap 80s polaroid 600 camera and get similar results as the film is so low grade nowadays
this guy gets it
I never have issues with SX70 film…
@@TheRelentlessAssaultidk. Even the sx70 is just okay.
a $600 polaroid camera is unhinged... and the images were not any different from any other cheaper one... sure you get double exposure but most will only play with that a couple of times or just an every now and then thing... wow ... just wow lol
You can do double exposures with previous polaroid cameras too with a few tricks... and it has been a default feature on some fujifilm cameras for a while.
I say this being a polaroid stan too, 600 bucks is pretty damn steep I gotta say.
spectra cameras had that feature decades ago too
That price is a no. Cool stuff, but it doesn’t seem like it would be worth it
I just saw the price on it 😮😮😂😂😂
Your a no
$599 .... no thanks, Polaroid look from the 80's & 90's is what I remember and cherish. Cool video though :)
@@ninlat9273 that shit is so played out... typical gen-z, no originality.
ok spongle@@ninlat9273
2:09 "the camera's sensor size" 😆
Also even considering it's film it's total bullshit, the different size doesn't change the actual depth of field, just the percieved depth of field cause the medium format is bigger so you will end up with more stuff out of focus but if you cut it to a full frame the resulting depth of field is exactly the same
Amazing camera for the enthusiast. Will buy at the holidays. Can’t wait.
Thank you for posting the camera details with the photo. It makes learning much quicker. I'm curious how the exposure dial comes into play when you have manual mode. Thoughts?
I think the ability to use multiple different films is unique and definitely a camera I may keep an eye on to see if the price drops
for people saying about the price think about this 4 years of R&A'ing this in a new but old outlook 5/600 isn't bad for memories.
Maybe around the holiday season they’ll go on sale!
This Polaroid looks dope. This vid looked super clean too. What camera did you film this vid with?
Thanks so much! We had a blast making it :)
this was filmed on a sony fx3 with the new Sony 16-35mm GM II lens and a sony 24-70mm GM
The nostalgia is great, but I don't use my original SX-70 because film cost is crazy. Now, our phone cameras and a Sprocket printer do the job, when we want photos for our travel diaries/journals.
@dogzbestfrnd1, don't knock traditional film photography; it's still the bomb, and I still occasionally shoot film photos (my set-up for this is a Minolta Maxxum 7000 SLR using either Kodak Portra 800 or CineStill 800, mostly shooting pics of sci-fi cosplayers indoors at 1600 ISO, then having them pushed processed when they're being developed.)
@@Neville60001 "Shooting" cosplayers sounds like fun. Though I no longer use film, I still haven't been able to bring myself to let go of my old Mamiya and Nikons. The darkroom was always a fun place, but I donated my enlarger a while ago. The last few generations of phone cameras have spoiled me to the advantages of going digital. I have a mirrorless 4/3 camera, but use my phone camera much more, especially when traveling abroad. 🙂
This is cool... I'm still gonna choose a modded polaroid back for a medium format camera, but its a step in the right direction. I'd also love to see polaroid film with better dynamic range and a touch less highlight bloom. Yeah its the signature Polaroid look, but it can be toned down without losing the Polaroid charm and let that better sharpness come through more.
What a uniquely-edited video! Loved it! Just one question. When you guys shot your low-light stuff in the dark, what was that long light you guys were holding behind the camera? Cheers!
Search for "ice light". The Yongnuo is the best "budget" one out there.
Thanks so much! We were using a Godox LC500 LED Light Stick
Without knowing the price tag of this camera, I was really excited for it. Like people mentioned, the film holds it back. I was not necessarily awed by the processed images - I felt like you can recreate most shots with a 50 dollar Polaroid off of Ebay. I was more excited that there was a newer Polaroid out. Looked at the price tag and at 600 bucks... I don't know if it's all that worth it. I guess if you have the coin to throw at it, then go on ahead.
oh my god this looks beautiful
"sharpest lens ever" image quality still looks like garbage lmao
It would be cheaper to get mamyia rb67 and putting a Polaroid back on it.
Just gonna wait for the fujifilm version since their instant photos look nicer
Oh gosh, I want to take a picture with this new Polaroid camera of these two ladies in a fashion pose mode.
Wabi Sabi! That thing is awesome. Why not mention the price tho?
the video would lose it's meaning, as nobody is getting this for that price
... watching this video while I have an old Polaroid Swinger (circa 1966) setting in it's original box on the shelf behind me.
Is the viewfinder just a window or is it like a digital display like a lot of viewfinders now? thanks!! @moment
There's no market for a $600+ camera when most people are content using their phones for photography. If prints are desired, they can be easily obtained. Moreover, one can purchase a Polaroid camera for around $50 to enjoy instant photos. Investing $600 in a Polaroid camera is impractical in 2024, regardless of its quality.
The feeling of this camera is nice... the manual control and looks are dope... however the actual photos still lack sharpness, they look like the 90s Polaroid photos. And, even though I love the vintage feeling of it. The price is too high for the quality of these images.
Best Polaroid Vid Ever! That shih tzu scene makes my day! 😍🤣
HAHA We love the baby shih tzu 🐶❤ Glad you also love the I-2!
@@moment off course. 😄😊
The highlight is that is accepts all forms of Polaroid film stock. But it's costly, definitely a fun camera to use rarely...just like my current Polaroid.
Great video
Please bring a super8 poloroid, for a startup light version, 18fps, 1 minute reel.
If this goes well, you can upgrade it and hopefully get to 16mm, as most people hate to wait long for labs to develop and developing at home also is a hassle for some. This would take away all the hassle of buying chemicals and setting up dark rooms and get our results right away, where we can remove the back paper and only have the film for projection, and the roll can be fed back in the camera, with backlighting, to view it on the, drumroll....back LCD screen
This does not however eliminate darkrooms and labs, because that is another process people love to dive into. My idea is a dream world where all artforms exist, for people who love them
Sensor size?
Most advanced but with a non-replaceable battery that will leave it a brick in about 10 years while our 50 years old SX70's keep on going. Dang, this is such a dissapointment.
Good video, these pictures look amazing.
But to the camera: The catch of Polaroids was that the cameras were cheap and the film expensive and instant. Now they implemented some of the most basic features that should've been added decades ago and try to convince us it's worth 700€? For that price the comparison to the competiton has to be made and for that price you can get second hand a Sony Alpha 7 body and a decent lens with no additional operating costs. What's the catch of this camera? These photos could've been taken with a 10€ second hand polaroid too. As someone who's a polaroid enthusiast I don't see why I should get this camera when the Now+ does EXACTLY the same but not on device.
What camera did you use to film this video? The colours are so vibrant and dreamy looking.
Sony FX3, Moment and Cinebloom for the dreaminess! www.shopmoment.com/products/moment-cinebloom-diffusion-filters/37mm-20-strength
@@moment Thank you!
if y’all complaining bout the price get y’all bands up
a fool and his money will soon depart, so you got money , but no sense to know whats worth it or not ... just say that.
okay I am definitely getting this for Christmas !!!
Instant…want!
Our kids are gonna be like dad and mom you took the crappyiest photos ever 😂
🤣
What was this shot on?
cameras are “ in “ right now, everybody wants to shoot and a $600 price tag for a polaroid is just them trying to capitalize on that popularity, but, No.
This is a fun review, I love your youthful enthusiasm! Seeing your moms table she made with the Polaroid photos was really touching and emphasized what instant photography is really about, and the powerful generational legacy of Polaroid!
I'm so glad you appreciated that as well. I totally agree, this means a lot thank you so much!
Just bought the starter pack but forgot to sign up for the newsletter for an extra 10% off 😂 dang!
They should work more on a film that isn’t total shit instead of putting out new cameras every year.
for that price though, its a no for me
I would get that but im spoiled don't like the 80s look of photos and 600 dollars is crazy
can you use strobes with this camera?
Yes!
02:01 I call bullshit, depth of field doesnt change with frame dimension in absolute sense, it can make a difference if you print on the same dimansion starting from two different format becaus one will be more enlarged, but it works opposite to what you suggest, a medium format would appear sharper so less bokeh
Sorry kids, that’s a hard no.
$600 lol. $300 maybe $200 yes.
meanwhile Instax...
exactly ... results look so much the same.. i get the whole experience if different.. but damn $600 ... the photos were not that unique or different
Seriously... just paid $200 for an Instax evo. I thought that was crazy. So happy with it though.
So for the 4x price of the cheapest Polaroid camera with 3 pro photographers the photos are still super unreliable and getting a really good pic you still need a lot of luck
Meh. Packfilm was way better. RIP FP-100C, ID-UV and the rest.
That blonde chick has exactly one pose
No thanks
This kind of camera is a waste of money
U will get a good vintage looking photo but if u don't save the photo on album or something it will destroyed with so much scratch on it and ur memories will be ruined
Very cool, but definitely not worth $600.
They finally got a good camera, now they just need better film. The current Polaroid film is awful compared to the old school film. Not only that, no one selling it stores it properly. Its just out sitting on shelves and ruined by the time you get it. Nothing like paying an absurd amount of money for trash film. Instax is still the much better option.
fuji needs to buy polaroid and combine the two
IS AUTO FOCUS ?
600 bucks for a polaroid smh. you can't be serious
What instant camera would you recommend for the average person who wants to capture memories?
polaroid 660af or 670af , very cheap and will take similar pics to this.
so awful colors in polaroid examples and overall bad quality(
no, thanks
I was exited firstly, but know just disappointed
Way too expensive for that
I spent a 100 quid on a 20 yo compact camera, takes photos waaay better than these, and has a better Polaroid effect than the Polaroid
Good for you man !
Go Beacasso go 🫡
SHE ROCKS!! We loveee her so much
Nice video but the photo quality is utter garbage, not worth the price tag IMO
Um no. Way overpriced for the country it comes from.
1) Cut the price to $300
2) Return film emulsion to the original formula.
3) Increase the film pack to ten exposures like it was before.
4) Reduce the film price to $10
5) Or keep it
For them price or less you can get a good used 35mm film camera and lens, get 35 frames per roll and save even more money by learning to develop your film yourself.
$599.99-why, Polaroid, why?
😊
A definite no. Too pricey for a novelty.
Ah ah ah ah fucking god
Great camera but at the at 500 dollar price!
films are too expensive.
I guess a turd CAN be polished. Huh.
Buy a printer and Polaroid filter, cheaper option
Kai took crap pictures
599$ for a toy camera. Nope
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Garbage camera terrible pictures...and very expensive, def not needed any longer, a phone takes better pictures...and besides I'll stick to my Cannon 70d .....
No point releasing this when the film quality is still trash. Sigh.
Instax still cheaper and better
What a rip off smh
In my opinion, it's a complete failure without the ability to simultaneously record to an SD Card.
Seriously? That misses the whole point of Analog film photography.
@@Genshi it would broaden the appeal of the device. You would get the immediate satisfaction of an analog process, with a digital archive of the image to use for other purposes. I just believe it’s a missed opportunity.
@@emcnair2 huge difference between a "missed opportunity" and "a complete failure!" So many unnecessary alarmists in these comments. While all of you complain about how wrong it is, some of us will be enjoying the nostalgia and aesthetics of this camera...
I understand and appreciate your prospective. I just don’t believe there is a large enough market to support an analog only Polaroid camera. That is what I meant by failure. It’s the marketplace that I was concerned about. I actually hope I am wrong.
@@emcnair2 Fair enough, but I think you'd be surprised... there are a lot of us Professional Photographers who still love film of all kinds (which is who I think this is targeted to) and, I hate to say it, a lot of rich Hipsters that will be into this. But I guess we'll have to see...
The problem with the video here is, and no disrespect to the young lady in the video (this is the second video of hers I've seen touting this new Polaroid) the results she is getting are not very good. And it's not the camera or film stock, but the photographer (I've gotten better images with the same film stock using a Pinhole camera!) And she didn't even mention the hidden mode of the camera that allows you to change the metering depending on if you are using the I-Type film or SX-70 film.
For better results and are more thorough video, along with why this Camera is going to keep the new Polaroid in business, check out the channel "In An Instant" and his review (yes, he is obviously a huge Polaroid fanboy, but still, much better video than I've seen from anyone else.)
Yup. Have teenagers review the most advanced instant camera ever made. No thank you.
But that environmental impact though.. ugh.
y'all should put a flash warning for epilepsy at the beginning for that intro. 😵
Why? Nothing a phone camera and a filter app can't do.
I swear some of these comments... if you don't get what analog film photography is about (or why some people still love it) then why are you even watching or commenting on this video? Makes no sense other than you're just trolling.
You must have rocks in your head if you believe polaroid pictures look good. Yes, I agree film does have an excellent quality to it, but polaroid still looks like blurry dog turds when compared. Oh yeah, I'm watching this video because it's a public video and because I'm able to watch it.@@Genshi
@@duncangarnett1976 so you go right to insults, typical troll. And I never said Polaroid pictures look good, but there is a certain nostalgic aesthetic to it that people enjoy, and that's the whole point to it that I was making. But hey, if you want to waste your time complaining about something you won't ever use, then maybe it's YOU that has rocks in your head...
The quality of the film isn’t that good to justify the prices I’ve got one in the cupboard and I don’t use it. I’m thinking of taking it out and selling it secondhand.