I recently picked up this Polaroid Impulse camera at a thrift store, and it’s honestly such a cool find! This model features a pop-up flash that turns the camera on, a large viewfinder, and a simple focus slider (though no autofocus on this version).
In this video, I load up some Polaroid 600 film, take a few shots, and test how well this vintage camera still works. We also go over some common misconceptions—like why you shouldn’t shake your Polaroids while they develop!
❌ Nothing Happens When You Press the Shutter? Try This!
At first, the camera wouldn’t take photos—even though the dark slide ejected properly when we loaded it. If you’re having this issue, try leaving the flash up for a while to let the battery charge. Since these cameras rely on the film pack’s built-in battery, sometimes the capacitors need time to recharge. After a few minutes, the red light came on, and it started working again! I also just kind of hit the camera on it’s side and that also causes it to work as well.
📷 Fun Facts About the Polaroid Impulse:
🔹 Produced between 1988-1994
🔹 Uses Polaroid 600 film (still available today!)
🔹 Large viewfinder for easy framing
🔹 Always-on flash (which can be a pro or a con)
Polaroid 600 film is still available at major retailers like Amazon and Target, making this a great option for anyone looking to shoot on an authentic vintage Polaroid.
Watch the full video to see how the photos turned out—and let me know in the comments if you’ve ever used a Polaroid Impulse or another vintage instant camera!
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I have the af one do you think it will work with 600 film? It says 600plus on the inside of the camera
sx70 uses sx70 film not i type
"the Fujufilm version of the Polaroid" what? Polaroid doesn't produce any Fujifilm.
i got the same camera, has 8 photo slides preloaded but its being sitting for a whillllee, is the light supposed to be red for charging or does it change to any other color after. mine lights up but its like fading in and out till it fully dies, i guess the film battery has ran but idk if i should wait to see if it lights up or just scrap the film all together
The green/blue shift happens when the photo is developing in temps below 55. Temps above 80 will result in a red shift. For cold weather, its best to let the pics develop in a warm pocket or inside at room temp.
the flash is so satisfying!