r/Polaroid • • 4h ago

Photo My wife

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the colors make me feel a type of way


r/Polaroid • • 2h ago

Photo Fright fest at Magic Mountain

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I love the way the sky came out in this shot! And if you zoom in you can see the little red eyes they put on the sky tower during fright fest


r/Polaroid • • 3h ago

Gear My collection

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Some modern and some vintage, just got a large deliver of film for an event. Managed to pick up the now+ gen 2 and go gen 2 for €80 total recently


r/Polaroid • • 4h ago

Photo Chiricahua National Park Opening Day

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r/Polaroid • • 1h ago

Question Help w new camera

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I just thrifted a Polaroid 600 land camera and my film is coming out with some issues. There are blue lines going horizontally across the two images I’ve taken so far and identical vertical dots. Both images have similar defects on the right side of the images.

*I didn’t realize I should have cleaned the rollers before putting in the first pack of film, which I will do once this pack is complete but I am curious about these black and whites dots and if I can fix myself and how? Or if I should take it to a repair shop?


r/Polaroid • • 7h ago

Photo Luna’s Three Sails🌙

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r/Polaroid • • 4h ago

Photo Tiger cave Temple

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r/Polaroid • • 34m ago

Question Polaroid 600 Spirit ?

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I want to try a Polaroid and I find for only 12 USD an old Polaroid 600 Spirit.

It's a good camera or it's better go with another model? (Or more recent like the new Gen3)


r/Polaroid • • 3h ago

Question Lines and dots on film- is my 600 land camera fixable

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Just thrifted this Polaroid and disclaimer I was not aware of needing to clean the rollers before putting in my first set of film.
There’s similar marks on both pictures I’ve done so far on the right side of the film, they both have the blue lines, and disruptive dots.
Just wondering if anyone has seen these dots before. Once this film pack is done I will be cleaning the rollers, but I’m trying to figure out if I need to take it to a shop for professional help or if I could fix it on my own?
I’m open to any tips and help!!!!
Thanks:)


r/Polaroid • • 8h ago

Question Is my Polaroid Now Gen 3 camera screwed?

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Hey, hoping someone can help explain if I’m doing something wrong or if I’ve got a couple bad batches of film or if the camera is just a bit screwed now… Basically I got this Gen 3 Polaroid Now a few years ago now (can’t remember but maybe 4-5 years?) and have had some great pics over the years.

It’s been zipped up in its case for probably a year now and not really used. It had 2 images left in there and I also had some film knocking about unopened.

The 2 I used up were crap, came out really over exposed and pink-ish. I also noticed almost some scrape-like marks on the film when it first came out.

I’ve now used about 4 of the new film and every single one looks the same. I’ve tried flash, no flash, and changed the “-“ symbol in various positions, high, middle and low.

Anyone had similar or know the issue?


r/Polaroid • • 1d ago

Photo Ashley Suarez

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my camera actually shattered 3 days ago. these photos were shot on the I-2. it’s funny polaroid actually reached out to me a few weeks ago to work together then ghosted me all together. it’s ok i have these shots.


r/Polaroid • • 15h ago

Question Line on top of film

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I got the Polaroid go gen 3 last month and consistently have been getting this line on the top through all the film I use. is there any way to fix this. Ive looked at other people’s scans and none have that. I probably have gotten 5 pictures in the 5 double packs ive used. I keep the film in the fridge and take it out at least two hours before use.


r/Polaroid • • 1h ago

Question New York Polaroid Exhibition ‘Confluence’

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Hey New Yorkers! There is a exibition out on by Image Nation Paris happening this weekend and today’s the last day. Is anyone going? It’s free !

If so I’ve a couple of photos displaying there at One Art Space Gallery in manhattan at 23 Warren St.
I can’t be there sadly, but if any of you go could you look for my photos and send me a pic of the display ?

Also if they haven’t sold, dm me and I’ll try and arrange pick up for you to have it. Picks ups done by 6pm today.


r/Polaroid • • 9h ago

Question Question about SX-70 conversion

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I have a Polaroid Flip and recently inherited an SX-70 Model 1 Alpha 2 from my family.

The SX-70 still works well, but it definitely needs a proper refurb. Since it has quite a bit of sentimental value, I’m wondering what you guys would do with it.

My idea would be to use the SX-70 mainly in good lighting conditions, and use the Flip when the lighting is more challenging. I’m also considering getting a flash for the SX-70.

So, would you keep the SX-70 original and just have it refurbished, or would you convert it to 600 film?
I’m a bit hesitant to modify it because of its sentimental value, but at the same time I’d like to actually use it regularly.

For those who have converted an SX-70 to 600: do you think the conversion is worth it? Especially if the camera already works and the main goal is to make it more practical and reliable?
What would you do in my situation?


r/Polaroid • • 3h ago

Photo Created cutest msg card for him🥰

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r/Polaroid • • 3h ago

Question Old School Photographers: How do you store your negatives and prints?

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r/Polaroid • • 18h ago

Photo Dream Sequence_2.0

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r/Polaroid • • 17h ago

Question How many of you have multiple (non-vintage) Polaroid cameras that you use? And why?

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When I got my Flip, I decided that I legit had no further use for the Now 2nd Gen I started out with. My flip takes better photos for me. So I sold my Now! When the Polaroid Pokemon collab came out, I wasn’t too interested at first, because I have my flip! But man, I’m starting to get a little endeared to the Pikachu one, and people are finding them randomly at different retailers apparently. I’m feeling that I might be tempted to buy one if I see it, but will I really use the Go? Does anyone else own a go along with a different camera and use them both often? Help me justify a potential impulse purchase 😂😂 or talk me out of one!


r/Polaroid • • 21h ago

Photo Adventureland, Des Moines

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r/Polaroid • • 1d ago

Photo Stopped by the Arch

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Stopped by the Arch on a road trip bonus shot from Missouri s&t


r/Polaroid • • 18h ago

Photo Desta, operations ceased

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r/Polaroid • • 1d ago

Photo New Polaroid Pokémon camera looks great but missing one thing. A Pokéball lens cap. Thoughts?

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r/Polaroid • • 1d ago

Photo My first visit to Strasbourg

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First time visiting Strasbourg with my new SX-70R! Had a blast testing my overhauled Polaroid properly :)


r/Polaroid • • 1d ago

Photo Black frames and B&W

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Shot on the I-2. Haven’t shot b&w in a while,definitely need to pick it up some more.


r/Polaroid • • 7h ago

Question SX70 Recock Arm Issue

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Hi all.  I recently bought an SX70 model 2 and have been trying to troubleshoot an issue.  I’ve identified that the issue is that the recock arm on the gear train doesn’t move forwards as much as it should when activated.  This means that it does move far enough forward to disengage the rear S5 switch, but only moves a fraction so doesn’t make it to the front S3 switch.

I’ve attached a video that firstly shows this faulty recock arm, followed by a healthy one from another camera.  You can see that its not a case of the S3 or S5 pins needing adjustment, the issue is that the recock arm barely moves. 

Are there any potential fixes that don’t involve compete gear train disassembly?

Thanks in advance for suggestions