Polaroid

Why Polaroid Originals and the New One Step 2 Matter
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It’s been a long time since an announcement from Polaroid has lit the photography world on fire. But that’s what happened Wednesday when the long-dormant inventor of instant cameras unveiled a new brand, a new…

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Polaroid Spectra Pro / Minolta Instant Pro – The Most Creative Polaroid Cameras Around
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In 1990, Minolta and Polaroid both released an improved version of the Spectra camera called the Instant Pro and Spectra Pro, respectively. These cameras were essentially the same as one another (though the licensed-from-Polaroid Minolta…

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Fujifilm’s Instax Square SQ10 Solves the Problem of the Instant Camera
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When I first heard that a new Instax camera was coming from Fujifilm, I was skeptical. Another instant camera pumping out tiny, expensive prints, I thought. Great. But I was wrong. Fujifilm’s Instax Square SQ10 is an…

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5 American Cameras Worth Owning and Shooting
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Today is the 4th of July, and while I’m no history professor, I at least know that this is the day we Americans celebrate the resistance and subsequent victory over our alien invaders way back…

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Polaroid SX-70 Instant Film Camera Review – The Pinnacle of Polaroid
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James reviews the Polaroid SX70, the most impressive Polaroid camera ever made.

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5 Polaroid Cameras Worth Owning, Shooting, and Collecting
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Polaroid cameras are a dime a dozen, and utterly fantastic. But some are more fantastic than others. While I love the ubiquitous 600-series machines for their ease of use and their ability to pull me right…

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Polaroid Snap – Camera Review
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Polaroid is back with a brand-new instant film camera. Good stuff! But wait, what year is it? Did we slip backwards through a wormhole? Did the space-time continuum rip itself to shreds? Does anyone have…

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The Best First Film Camera for Any Shooter
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It’s one of the questions we’re asked most often here at CP, across our social media accounts, and through our online shop. Every day, new shooters and experienced digital photographers ask us to help them choose their…

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5 Great Film Cameras Under $100
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These days, film cameras are a dime a dozen, and while they may not be as alluring as the newest mirror-less marvel from Sony, they’re definitely worth owning. Not convinced? Then consider that just a…

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5 Best Travel Cameras – Film Edition
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One of the greatest joys in life is travel, and one of the greatest joys in travel is taking pictures. Whether you’re looking to populate an album with touristy shots of famous landmarks, or taking…

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