Polaroid Impulse
![]() Polaroid Impulse, anthracite black | |
Overview | |
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Maker | Polaroid Corporation |
Type | 3-element 116mm f/9.4 plastic lens |
Production | 1988-1994 |
Sensor/medium | |
Film format | 600 series |
Film size | 79mm × 79mm ( 3 1/8" × 3 1/8" ) |
Film speed | 640 |
Recording medium | Instant film |
Film advance | Automatic |
Focusing | |
Focus | Manual; Automatic (on Sonar models) |
The Polaroid Impulse is a camera produced by Polaroid Corporation between 1988 and 1994.[1] The camera uses Polaroid's 600-series integral film. The Impulse is distinguished from Polaroid's other 600-series cameras by its always-on flash, binocular-style grips, larger viewfinder, and self-timer (autofocus models only).[2][3]
Models[edit]
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The Polaroid Impulse was manufactured with two different lens configurations. The first featured a fixed-focus lens (sometimes paired with a secondary close-up lens), while the second featured Polaroid's sonar autofocus system.[4] Both configurations were released under a variety of names in gray, black, yellow, blue, green, and magenta colorways.[5]
Model | Lens type | Self-timer |
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Impulse | Fixed-focus | No |
Fixed-focus with close-up lens | No | |
Impulse Close-up | Fixed-focus with close-up lens | No |
Impulse CL | Fixed-focus with close-up lens | No |
Impulse Portrait | Fixed-focus with close-up lens | No |
Impulse AF* | Autofocus | Yes |
Impulse SE | Fixed-focus | No |
Fixed-focus with close-up lens | No | |
Autofocus | Yes | |
Impulse QPS | Fixed-focus | No |
Fixed-focus with close-up lens | No |
*Some versions of the Impulse AF include a remote control port, compatible with the Polaroid Spectra System Remote Control.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Halgand, Sylvain. "Polaroid Impulse AF". Collection Appareils. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ "Polaroid 600 Impulse Instant Camera". Polaroid US. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ Impulse Series Camera User Guide (PDF). Polaroid.
- ^ Hedgecoe, John (1992). The photographer's handbook (3rd ed., rev ed.). New York: Knopf. p. 22. ISBN 0-679-74204-2. OCLC 25547991.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Polaroid Impulse - Learn more about the 600 instant camera and films". Filmphotography.eu. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
External links[edit]
- Polaroid Impulse at The Land List: SX-70 Cameras (fan site)