I completely agree with the sentiment of this video, and am someone else who would consider purchasing a second I-2 “just in case”. I’ve been shooting with this camera manually since it came out, and using it is one of my favorite experiences. There’s nothing that can replace it for me.
It’s people like you that we have polaroid today.I remember the bitching back in the days about the quality expense yada yada etc… but the community that believed in it resulted in where we are today. I bought so many packs of impossible back in the day as I was just so happy it never died, so I am grateful for that. Instax is great but lacks a bit of soul. I love your passion for the format, you are a good man, cheers. Now bring back Spectra!!!
I shoot instax. Sure most of the Instax cameras can nail the exposure pretty good but I envy the manual controls on the Polaroid I2 so much! Instax would never do it. So good to see that Polaroid is catering to the more pro and knowledgeable photographers out there.
Now they just need an update that sorts out the unnecessarily proprietary, difficult-to-replace battery that requires complete dismantling of the camera to access :)
@@theinstantcameraguy yeah I wasn’t aware of this concern until somewhat recently. I guess since everything is made with a lithium ion battery now I just wasn’t that surprised or concerned. I guess we’ll see how long it lasts.
Easy, took about a year to do a basic software update to fix exposure, could be only 10-15 years! (Love my i2 but man the battery placement is such an anti consumer move)
The I-1, even lightly used or new in box, is borderline unusable. Internal battery that just wasn’t made to last, and now they all die in like 1.5 packs of film. Sad, I liked how it looked, but want to actually use it. I shoot on these very rarely and hope to pull it out some day decades from now. I guess the sx-70 is still the only option for that.
I bought it for its classic retro like pictures, the pics look like they were taking back in the day, like 1970. And I like the vintage look so it works for me. So far, not bad. If I smashed I accidentally broke it would I buy another, yep.😊
would like to see the polaroid i2 tested with identical shots against a regular polaroid 660/670 AF camera. Interesting to see the picture differences, if any.
I was super excited when Impossible made their announcement but held off on buying any 600 film till they had some time to get the chemistry right and trust me never complained because the same issues happened when new reel to reel tape went back into production. That being said i dusted off my old trusty one step express that has laid dormant for 25 years and to pop a feesh new second generation packnof 600 film in it and saw what came out..... Im sucked right back into the good old days of genuine polaroids that nothing digital could ever touch. Like DOC said its the experience and the excitement of what devolpes because no two shots will come out the same and technology can never replicate that. Thank you for a great video as i have watching your videos on the I2. Going to order one and a butt load of film 😂
Loved this video and resonate with your perspective on the I-2, feel the same! Well, except that I only own one and don't feel like I need two...or...three, hahaha. I have my SX-70 Alpha 1 modified for 600 film and I think it is still my overall favorite, BUT, actually, I love that the I-2 feels like the modern day equivalent in so many ways and they feel like incredible bookends of a sort. Anyway, keep up the great work - love your channel.
Enjoying the fact I was able to find 4 different versions of the One600 Ultra Polaroid camera brand new in sealed packaging I think is far superior than anything Polaroid makes today. I’ll probably never buy a modern Polaroid until they give you a battery you can swap out. Also I think in the summer living in Florida I will use instax wide. And from November to March I’ll use Polaroid where the weather is more Polaroid friendly in Florida.
@@WhoIsSerafin the battery swap out would be cool for sure, but it doesn’t bother me a ton. I haven’t seen any battery weakness yet after a year of use.
@doublenegative4real I contacted Polaroid and tried to get a price quote for a new battery replacement they didn't have an answer. And I think in the Instant Camera Guy video it took him 52 steps to finally get to the battery for the I2. So he isn't sure if he is going to offer it as a service because of the high price he would have to charge. So for me it's the principle, if you're going to offer what they call a pro Camera either the battery replacement should be very easy or offer the service.
Hey… this is great news. I’ve been checking the app everytime I remember for the last few weeks, since that fella got the beta version. It’s late here now but I’ll be updating first thing in the morning. I’m guessing you’ve maybe shot this camera more than anyone else out there by now.. do you have any extra tips you’ve yet to share like maybe in what conditions you’ve felt the results really shine? Anyway, thanks for making these videos, I’m looking forward to getting out a bit more with a more reliable auto mode and good luck with your 365 project, I can see you’ve got some pretty, pretty nice shots so far. Cheers!
@@milesmonroe65 Good contrast-y, dramatic light is always best with Polaroids in my experience . My favorite ones are in harsh sunlight with a lot of shadows. Times of day that might not be great with a regular camera I tend to like best with Polaroids
@@doublenegative4real lithium ion batteries have steady voltage output compared to something like alkaline cells that you can "feel" lose their charge A lithium ion cell used in a scenario like this will generally have a very consistent power output until one day it just doesn't work what you'll likely notice, more than performance issues such as the motor becoming weak etc, is the battery not lasting as long between charges. Ask any former owner of the I-1 :)
I get it: we all want to back our favourite company but to produce a camera that can't expose properly and then take a year to update...just code? For US $600? That is a company that doesn't care about its customers. It should not have been released until it was past beta testing on its customers.
The thing is ALL Polaroid cameras need this Update. I have a Polaroid Go gen 2 and this thing is literally unusable. When I am shooting outside without flash or inside with flash every photo comes out super overexposed and washed out. When deactivating flash inside the light is not enough to expose the film properly. I really like Polaroid because of the way their Photos can look. I want them to succeed but at this point I cant recommend this camera to anybody. It simply does not work. I think Polaroid should fix this Issue quick because small format instant cameras can be the entry drug (at least for me) to instant photography. My next bigger camera will be an Instax square although I would like to buy a Polaroid now+
@@RechtschreibrichterReiner I’ve never used a Go but I definitely had similar issues with the Now+ so I get what you’re saying. I’m not sure why they don’t fix those since they proved that they can fix the I-2.
You say you have polaroids that are crystalized and the pictures gone. I had a similar problem with polaroids from the 80s. They looked white and faded. What I did is I took them apart and washed them. There was a white powdery substance that I washed off. I washed it of with my fingers because when I used a hard object the picture got scratched.
@@77tubuck interesting. I may take one apart and see if that would help. These are faded orange though and early impossible project film so I’m not sure it will be the same
I have watched your videos on this camera with great interest and all the info helped me to decied to purchase it , i noted some of the issues you were having with the exposure either too light or too dark which seemed to be a common problem with almost every review video on YT but i've got to ask were you aware that prior to putting in a film you needed to set which type you are using weather it's i-type , 600 or SX-70 to obtain the correct exposure this is not mentioned in the instruction manual or in any video here on YT , I put a i-type film straight in and didn't check and guess what all my photo's are crap oh and i did the update first so next time i shall set it up correctly
@@chriscass9322 yes I did know to do that, where you open the film door and select the film setting, however I only switched that when I used SX-70 film in the I-2. 600 and itype are the same ISO so I don’t see why I’d have to adjust that.
@@doublenegative4real Do you prefer or get better results with one particular film , here in the UK the SX-70 isn't readily available until Polariod re-start manufacturing next year , I have to say that so far the results i'm getting is really poor i have some original photo's taken over 40 years ago taken with my old Polariod that are far better in colour and details so maybe i'm doing something wrong but not going to give up yet trying to get it right
@@chriscass9322 older Polaroid film was definitely a better more stable formula and the current film is made by Impossible who licensed Polaroid’s name, so it is different. It’s definitely quirkier compared to the older film.
Which update are your i-2 on? My i-2 is on firmware 1.02.1 ,is this the same firmware your using? My i-2 is still a little over exposed ,but i can't update it anymore.
What's about this huge clunky cameras actually it's expensive it produces small images you can't reproduce them and they are bad quality and you have all sorts of problem and little control over the image why not just take image with the phone and use Polaroid filter on them and print whatever u like
Rock and Roll. Preach it. Polaroid I-2 is the best camera they've made. Totally agree.
It's an absolutely amazing video, brother! U just inspiring us like no one bout Polaroids and instant photography. Thank u sooooo much, man!
I completely agree with the sentiment of this video, and am someone else who would consider purchasing a second I-2 “just in case”. I’ve been shooting with this camera manually since it came out, and using it is one of my favorite experiences. There’s nothing that can replace it for me.
@@kevinscotton glad to know there are more lovers of this camera out there!
It’s people like you that we have polaroid today.I remember the bitching back in the days about the quality expense yada yada etc… but the community that believed in it resulted in where we are today. I bought so many packs of impossible back in the day as I was just so happy it never died, so I am grateful for that. Instax is great but lacks a bit of soul. I love your passion for the format, you are a good man, cheers. Now bring back Spectra!!!
@@Lanesra71 thanks! Appreciate the kind words and very grateful we have so many instant film options. That said, I agree, we need spectra back!
I shoot instax. Sure most of the Instax cameras can nail the exposure pretty good but I envy the manual controls on the Polaroid I2 so much! Instax would never do it. So good to see that Polaroid is catering to the more pro and knowledgeable photographers out there.
Thank you for this video. It confirms my experience. It's great to watch your movies, you get so much information.
@@thias1107 glad you’re enjoying them!!
Now they just need an update that sorts out the unnecessarily proprietary, difficult-to-replace battery that requires complete dismantling of the camera to access :)
@@theinstantcameraguy yeah I wasn’t aware of this concern until somewhat recently. I guess since everything is made with a lithium ion battery now I just wasn’t that surprised or concerned. I guess we’ll see how long it lasts.
@@doublenegative4real it'll depend on use tbh
My guess based on experience with other itype cameras is 2-10 years
Easy, took about a year to do a basic software update to fix exposure, could be only 10-15 years!
(Love my i2 but man the battery placement is such an anti consumer move)
The I-1, even lightly used or new in box, is borderline unusable. Internal battery that just wasn’t made to last, and now they all die in like 1.5 packs of film. Sad, I liked how it looked, but want to actually use it. I shoot on these very rarely and hope to pull it out some day decades from now. I guess the sx-70 is still the only option for that.
I bought it for its classic retro like pictures, the pics look like they were taking back in the day, like 1970. And I like the vintage look so it works for me. So far, not bad. If I smashed I accidentally broke it would I buy another, yep.😊
would like to see the polaroid i2 tested with identical shots against a regular polaroid 660/670 AF camera. Interesting to see the picture differences, if any.
They should make the same changes to the Now+.
I was super excited when Impossible made their announcement but held off on buying any 600 film till they had some time to get the chemistry right and trust me never complained because the same issues happened when new reel to reel tape went back into production. That being said i dusted off my old trusty one step express that has laid dormant for 25 years and to pop a feesh new second generation packnof 600 film in it and saw what came out..... Im sucked right back into the good old days of genuine polaroids that nothing digital could ever touch. Like DOC said its the experience and the excitement of what devolpes because no two shots will come out the same and technology can never replicate that. Thank you for a great video as i have watching your videos on the I2. Going to order one and a butt load of film 😂
Have one-was disappointed but haven’t tried it yet with software updated. I do have two SLR680’s 😊
Loved this video and resonate with your perspective on the I-2, feel the same! Well, except that I only own one and don't feel like I need two...or...three, hahaha. I have my SX-70 Alpha 1 modified for 600 film and I think it is still my overall favorite, BUT, actually, I love that the I-2 feels like the modern day equivalent in so many ways and they feel like incredible bookends of a sort. Anyway, keep up the great work - love your channel.
@@MyPersonalPlayground glad I’m not the only one that feels this way! Thanks for watching!!
Solid video! Just updated it!!! I hope it gives me the same results.
@@charlesoberlin6217 thanks! Hope it works well! It’s been working for me so far
If i shoot a sign at night what settings should i use with no flash. Also what would be a good setting for a close up subject in a dark area ?
Enjoying the fact I was able to find 4 different versions of the One600 Ultra Polaroid camera brand new in sealed packaging I think is far superior than anything Polaroid makes today. I’ll probably never buy a modern Polaroid until they give you a battery you can swap out.
Also I think in the summer living in Florida I will use instax wide. And from November to March I’ll use Polaroid where the weather is more Polaroid friendly in Florida.
@@WhoIsSerafin the battery swap out would be cool for sure, but it doesn’t bother me a ton. I haven’t seen any battery weakness yet after a year of use.
@doublenegative4real I contacted Polaroid and tried to get a price quote for a new battery replacement they didn't have an answer. And I think in the Instant Camera Guy video it took him 52 steps to finally get to the battery for the I2. So he isn't sure if he is going to offer it as a service because of the high price he would have to charge. So for me it's the principle, if you're going to offer what they call a pro Camera either the battery replacement should be very easy or offer the service.
Hey… this is great news. I’ve been checking the app everytime I remember for the last few weeks, since that fella got the beta version. It’s late here now but I’ll be updating first thing in the morning. I’m guessing you’ve maybe shot this camera more than anyone else out there by now.. do you have any extra tips you’ve yet to share like maybe in what conditions you’ve felt the results really shine? Anyway, thanks for making these videos, I’m looking forward to getting out a bit more with a more reliable auto mode and good luck with your 365 project, I can see you’ve got some pretty, pretty nice shots so far. Cheers!
@@milesmonroe65 Good contrast-y, dramatic light is always best with Polaroids in my experience . My favorite ones are in harsh sunlight with a lot of shadows. Times of day that might not be great with a regular camera I tend to like best with Polaroids
@@doublenegative4real lithium ion batteries have steady voltage output compared to something like alkaline cells that you can "feel" lose their charge
A lithium ion cell used in a scenario like this will generally have a very consistent power output until one day it just doesn't work
what you'll likely notice, more than performance issues such as the motor becoming weak etc, is the battery not lasting as long between charges.
Ask any former owner of the I-1 :)
I get it: we all want to back our favourite company but to produce a camera that can't expose properly and then take a year to update...just code? For US $600? That is a company that doesn't care about its customers. It should not have been released until it was past beta testing on its customers.
The thing is ALL Polaroid cameras need this Update.
I have a Polaroid Go gen 2 and this thing is literally unusable. When I am shooting outside without flash or inside with flash every photo comes out super overexposed and washed out. When deactivating flash inside the light is not enough to expose the film properly.
I really like Polaroid because of the way their Photos can look. I want them to succeed but at this point I cant recommend this camera to anybody. It simply does not work.
I think Polaroid should fix this Issue quick because small format instant cameras can be the entry drug (at least for me) to instant photography.
My next bigger camera will be an Instax square although I would like to buy a Polaroid now+
@@RechtschreibrichterReiner I’ve never used a Go but I definitely had similar issues with the Now+ so I get what you’re saying. I’m not sure why they don’t fix those since they proved that they can fix the I-2.
You say you have polaroids that are crystalized and the pictures gone. I had a similar problem with polaroids from the 80s. They looked white and faded. What I did is I took them apart and washed them. There was a white powdery substance that I washed off. I washed it of with my fingers because when I used a hard object the picture got scratched.
@@77tubuck interesting. I may take one apart and see if that would help. These are faded orange though and early impossible project film so I’m not sure it will be the same
I love my spectra. I still have B&W film. I recently took it on a trip and it got jammed every shot 😢
@@Coonzt yeah…it’s a real bummer
Snap!
I have watched your videos on this camera with great interest and all the info helped me to decied to purchase it , i noted some of the issues you were having with the exposure either too light or too dark which seemed to be a common problem with almost every review video on YT but i've got to ask were you aware that prior to putting in a film you needed to set which type you are using weather it's i-type , 600 or SX-70 to obtain the correct exposure this is not mentioned in the instruction manual or in any video here on YT , I put a i-type film straight in and didn't check and guess what all my photo's are crap oh and i did the update first so next time i shall set it up correctly
@@chriscass9322 yes I did know to do that, where you open the film door and select the film setting, however I only switched that when I used SX-70 film in the I-2. 600 and itype are the same ISO so I don’t see why I’d have to adjust that.
@@doublenegative4real Do you prefer or get better results with one particular film , here in the UK the SX-70 isn't readily available until Polariod re-start manufacturing next year , I have to say that so far the results i'm getting is really poor i have some original photo's taken over 40 years ago taken with my old Polariod that are far better in colour and details so maybe i'm doing something wrong but not going to give up yet trying to get it right
@@chriscass9322 older Polaroid film was definitely a better more stable formula and the current film is made by Impossible who licensed Polaroid’s name, so it is different. It’s definitely quirkier compared to the older film.
Update 😂 just purchased my I2 and a few cases of film . Bet polaroid loves my order tonight 😂
Ah a fellow polaroid photographer in sc! Small world
@@raamenstallings there aren’t many of us!!
Dig your style. Your deserve to shill. Keep it rockin rad dude!
@@RyanDillon-RJD haha appreciate it
2:13 the Button took better pics than I-2 on auto mode before update 😂
Which update are your i-2 on? My i-2 is on firmware 1.02.1 ,is this the same firmware your using? My i-2 is still a little over exposed ,but i can't update it anymore.
@@PiafHG you’re on the updated version. I think it still likes to overexpose a bit when metering for shadows, just not nearly as bad as before
Good sermon!
@@willisjlong thanks!!
What's about this huge clunky cameras actually it's expensive it produces small images you can't reproduce them and they are bad quality and you have all sorts of problem and little control over the image why not just take image with the phone and use Polaroid filter on them and print whatever u like
Must have plenty ££ to be able to buy so much film lol
@@andrewbradford5028 it’s definitely been pricey lol