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Polaroid I-1

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3.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • It s a fairly simple camera to pick up and figure out
  • cheaper
  • more accessible route

Cons

  • flash fires
  • and dial in a bit of negative or positive exposure compensation
  • Colours are washed out

Key specs

  • Mechanical
  • yes
  • 82 mm

Polaroid I-1 - Pros & Cons

Polaroid I-1

Pros

  • It s a fairly simple camera to pick up and figure out
  • cheaper
  • more accessible route
  • The interface is simple while the communication is fast
  • automatic focus works decently well
  • Polaroids are crowd pleasers and always a fun gift
  • The automatic focus works decently well
  • s efficient
  • relatively accurate
  • The app is intuitive to use and works as advertised
  • sharper and easier to use

Cons

  • flash fires
  • and dial in a bit of negative or positive exposure compensation
  • Colours are washed out
  • focus isn t always spot on
  • it ll be very awkward
  • defects in the film sometimes producing odd artefacts
  • The picture should be ejected straight away from the slot
  • There s no grip built into the camera
  • no email service can overcome a bad domain name
  • eight lights that make up the ring flash around the lens
  • it's a bit weird to hold

Polaroid I-1 - Full Specifications

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Shutter typeMechanical
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Flash
Built-in flashyes
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Weight15.52 oz
Width4.33 in
Height3.9 in
Depth5.71 in
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Optics and sensor
Focus adjustmentManual
Minimum focus distance0.3
Focal length3.23 in
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Other features
Self-timeryes
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Power
Battery typeLi-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes

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Polaroid I-1 Polaroid - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Polaroid I-1 Impossible I-1 review: a slick new toy for the Polaroid faithful
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The Verge
Published: 21.06.2016
Impossible I-1 review: a slick new toy for the Polaroid faithful

Modern design and smart features don't betray the camera's roots

Polaroid I-1 This Slick Camera Brings Polaroid Into the Digital Age
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Gizmodo
Published: 01.07.2016
This Slick Camera Brings Polaroid Into the Digital Age

In 2008, Polaroid announced it would no longer produce instant film. Then, the Impossible Project took the opportunity to buy up what little was left of this division of the company and has spent the last eight years reformulating and reviving the once-popular original format instant film. The I-1 ($300) is Impossible’s first proprietary camera, and it has done an excellent job of marrying the old school format with new school technology. It’s basically a funky-looking Polaroid camera you can control with your phone.

Polaroid I-1 Impossible Project I-1 Polaroid Camera: The Gizmodo Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 04.07.2016
Impossible Project I-1 Polaroid Camera: The Gizmodo Review

In 2008, Polaroid announced it would I-1 ($US300) is Impossible’s first proprietary camera, and it has done an excellent job of marrying the old school format with new school technology. It’s basically a funky-looking Polaroid camera you can control with your phone. My greasy handprints aside, the camera is sexy....

Polaroid I-1 Impossible I-1 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 31.10.2016
Impossible I-1 Review | Photography Blog
3.0

The brand new Impossible I-1 is the first new camera system in over twenty years for the original Polaroid photo format. Read our Impossible I-1 review now to find out what it offers...

Polaroid I-1 Camera Review: Impossible Project I-1 | PDN Online
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PDN Online
Published: 13.09.2016
Camera Review: Impossible Project I-1 | PDN Online

An instant film camera for the modern age.

Polaroid I-1 Impossible I-1 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 23.11.2016
Impossible I-1 Review
3.0

The Impossible I-1 is a modern instant camera with advanced tech, including manual control via Bluetooth, but it has some issues that are tough to ignore.

Polaroid I-1 The Impossible Project's I-1, a Hands-On Review
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Popular Photography
Published: 16.12.2016
The Impossible Project's I-1, a Hands-On Review

We took the Impossible Project's I-1 camera for a spin in and around the Pop Photo HQ, here's what we thought.

Polaroid I-1 Impossible I-1 Review: First Look - Amateur Photographer
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Amateur Photographer
Impossible I-1 Review: First Look - Amateur Photographer

AP Technical Editor Andy Westlake takes a quick first look at the new Impossible I-1 instant camera it its London launch event

Polaroid I-1 Review: Impossible Project I-1 (Fun and Serious Polaroids)
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The Phoblographer
Published: 11.08.2016
Review: Impossible Project I-1 (Fun and Serious Polaroids)

The Impossible Project I-1 camera is by far the best camera to spit out Impossible Project film. But we're sure it can go even further.

Polaroid I-1 Impossible I-1 Instant Camera Review
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ePHOTOzine
Impossible I-1 Instant Camera Review
4.0

We review the Impossible I-1 instant camera, which brings modern technology to instant film.