Polaroid Impulse AF [Instant Review] 

@Otis Emmitt nope couldn't care less

@@turnerrobert7605 Hey how about you get the heck out of here with this crap

I’ve gotten these comments on like half the videos AND comments I’ve left on other channels 😂😂 no idea what prompted the spam flood

LOL about the AF, always think that every time I see it. The weird 80s look to it definitely has some merit, and I agree about the cool binocular-like ergonomics. Those ebay sellers will be dealt with in The Purge!

Yeah, when i was looking for one a bunch of listings said AF. But, as with most of the listings for these cameras, they didn't have that godlike golden circle-sonar plate behind that plastic vent.

Hilariously, I bought one of these whenI was little entirely because I though instant cameras looked and sounded cool. Nearly a decade later I'm patting my younger self on the back because now that I'm actually digging into photography my Impulse AF is cool all over again, with a quick dusting, a lens cleaning, and some new 600 film it'll be a fun... if odd.. partner to carry with my Rebel T6 DSLR

Honestly, same here…

Wow that is so dope! Clutch find, enjoy that camera and make some magic with it! Thanks for the love regarding the channel 🙌🏻

Cheers Thilo! That's the roasted blend of content I'm looking to serve the customers!

Yeah that whole situation is quite unfortunate (and I do have a video coming up about it). Funny enough the Impulse and initial Spectra releases mirror a lot of aesthetic touchstones, so it's no surprise they share some features. The shutter button, curvatures, and overall design of both cameras are definitely cut from the same weird cloth. I'll continue shooting with my Spectra until the last pack dries up! Thanks for watching Nick!

This is probably the most professional new RU-vid channel I've ever seen. Incredible!

Much appreciated Manuel!

I savor any moment to go on a riff like that 😂 thank you so much mate!!

Damn I wanna see that backpack pic! Agreed, that’s a consideration with quite a few cameras which can be pressure-triggered inside bags. Unfortunate that your AF broke, I’ve had some faulty moments but in general the gears are still turning! I love the Spectra cams across the board, still use my Image 1200 and Spectra 1 (which looks pretty similar design wise to the impulse).

That’s awesome Rogério!! Very creative mod. And thank you for the kind words

I am honored and I love you!

Just go for it! Definitely a great doinker to mess around with

Hey dude! As you mention it, I am working on both of those episodes now. The first, coming in a few weeks, is about the SX-70 and SLR680. It's more of a review/comparison, but I do have a future concept that really gets into why the SX-70 is so special. And as for the second idea, I think you'll dig something coming up in the future about that very topic!

Thank you Justin!! Will keep it up!

That’s such a sweet story, glad you’re continuing the legacy ♥️

Dude thank you James! Really appreciated.

Dude that’s awesome! Thanks for checking the channel out dude

Haha thanks Bri!!!

Very true, crazy that some Polaroids don't have it!

Exactly why I love this camera. Dont know why they didnt include it on the poalroid now cause that also has a timer button

For sure! One of the weirdest omissions. If you’ve got a timer button, you gotta offer a way to use it practically

Thank you mate! Gotta produce like a popular channel to become a popular channel, hope those metrics keep rising 🙏

Everyday Epic together we will ride this film into the sunset 🌅

It's Doinker Appreciation Month and I'm more than thrilled to see a thumbs up for it!

Haha that’s what I’m here for Ghost! Glad I could help.

@@InAnInstant I've got the camera now but am still waiting for the 600 film to arrive, because of course nobody around me sells it! In the meantime I have watched every single one of your videos and it's kinda a problem. I love you, you madman.

@@quadrupleheart Haha I live for this!! Hope your 600 film arrives soon and you can pop off!

@@InAnInstant Thanks man, me too!

Love your stuff!

Thank you for laying waste to that subscribe button!

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That might even be a benefit! I find the flash kind of gets in the way with this camera, would be nice if it could be toggled off without covering it up. I think it's a good opportunity to shoot with it in natural light!

Awesome, thanks for peeping the vids! The little OneStep is a keychain you can get on Amazon by searching "World's Coolest Polaroid Camera" - a boastful designation but a worthy buy. It even ejects little film!

@@InAnInstant Very cool, thank you so much. I love your videos. Thanks again.

Purple doinker squad!!

same!! just scored at thrift for $10

We all yearn for the yellow but we'll save that color for other things in our life!

You're the man Mike, thank you! Sofort review is a good idea!

Hell yes! Happy shooting!

I know! It's such a simple but extremely useful thing to have on a camera, especially a Polaroid which was long used to capture family memories - you'd think a 10 second timer would be a requirement. Glad the Impulse has got it at least!

Hi there! Vintage Polaroid cameras do not have batteries. The battery is inside the film cartridge. This camera only accepts 600 type film.

Doing a vid sort of like that coming out next month!

Yeah, that's high. I wouldn't pay more than $45 for one.

Thanks Micha! I've found that, at worst, images are a little underexposed with the flash covered. In daylight, this is usually only a positive with Polaroid film (when shooting people, mostly).

@@InAnInstant Thank you for the reply, I might give the Impulse another chance!

Yeah the new film is wayyyyyy better! Have fun mate!

This is a slippery slope. This comment is a warning shot. Refer to it in one year when your pile of cameras and film reaches human height.

Underrated comment 😍

Totally agree, all cameras need a 10 second timer! Why not??

Polaroid 600 Film!

Damn, is film not ejecting? Luckily the AF can be replaced at a pretty low cost if you get it in the grey color.

In An Instant nah, it’s whenever you put a pack into it, it just keeps trying to eject the film. The counter keeps going down.

@@AeromaticXD woh that's a strange malfunction, never heard of that before!

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Hey mate!! First of all; thank you! Secondly, I haven’t planned to review the 660 because it’s essentially the same as the Impulse but with flash override. Other distinction is that the Impulse has a 10 second timer and the 660 doesn’t. The flash override and 10 second timer are essentially the only distinctions so to me it hasn’t warranted its own video, but maybe down the road!

Ooof we don't love that

If it doesn't have the grid and sonar plate, then it doesn't have AF. I have to do more research on why exactly they called it the QPS, which is misleading, later QPS Spectra cameras did have the AF plate.

@@InAnInstant thank you it does not have the grid so no AF then but wierd they called it that.

@@zubzero91 yeah very weird, though it was the 80s so very little made sense

Hi Corbin! Those cameras are all very similar, and it's cool that you have all three! The main distinction between the Sun 660 and the Impulse is that the Sun 660 has flash override. The Impulse has a 10 second timer, whereas the Sun 660 doesn't. Otherwise they are very similar cameras with virtually the exact same optics. So it's cool you have both for whatever situation shooting situation you're going to be in! If you want flash or the timer, use the Impulse. If not, grab the 660. The newer Polaroid Now and OneStep+ are also similar optically.

We see plastic chunks, we buy plastic chunks, IT’S SIMPLE MATH!!

In my eyes you’re still doing amazing 🤣

Unfortunately no.

They work, yes! As long as it’s 600 film, it will work.

Hi Ross, vintage Polaroid cameras don't require additional batteries. The film itself has the battery (specifically 600 film, which is the type needed for this camera).

@@InAnInstant thank you very much!

Greetings from America, Saúl! If you'd like to get creative, try the OneStep+ - I think you will like the extra bluetooth features!

Unfortunately no - there are very expensive modifications but at that point you may as well go with the SX-70 or SLR-680.

I’ve got a Yongnuo light wand rigged up above the seamless, love that thing! There’s also one positioned to my back right.

It does not, only Polaroid 600 film

The AF model has a "3 element lens" so while that is never explicitly advertised as 3 zones of focus, I think that's the assumption!

@@InAnInstant Cool, thanks!

Absolutely shield it from the light, if they are exposed to light as they develop you will see a lot of problems with the photos. Tuck it away in a pocket or face down on a surface.

You're cool AF!!

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Good luck!!

Def a possibility! Great cam

@@InAnInstant How does the Sun 660 AF compare to the Impulse AF? Would you recommend one over the other? Was going to get the Impulse until i saw the 660 also has AF

Optically they are basically the same camera. Only difference is the Impulse has the flash always on and a 10 second timer, whereas the 660 has flash override and no 10 second timer. You just have to weigh which of those features you care more about.

@@InAnInstant awesome thank you

The shutter will immediately eject the photo so unfortunately that wouldn't be possible.

In An Instant noted, is there other way in making double exposure? And to speak, are 660 AF’s better than Impulse AF?

@@denztingz Unfortunately no, it's not something the camera can pull off.

And proud of it!! #DoinkerSquad

What kind of camera is it? Most likely it will ONLY take 600 film. But I need to know what model first to be sure.

@@InAnInstant hi! It’s the Polaroid impulse

Oh great! Yes; that is 600 film only

@@InAnInstant thaaaaaaanks💓

@@InAnInstant i can use a new i-type Peanuts film in this camera? thanks♥

Pardon the phrasing of this response, but what about it?

@@InAnInstant is the QPS, nothing special like the reg impulse or is it special like it’s auto focus brother

I’d personally avoid it, nothing special!

Dark?

The film/photo just won’t come out. Could it be the film being bad??

Are you using brand new 600 film?

@@InAnInstant NO, I had the film like 5 years 😔😔

@@christineschultz8688 There's your issue! Have to try it with fresh film.