Polaroid Impulse
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]
 Polaroid Impulse, anthracite black | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Models
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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, red, and purple colorways.[5]
| Model | Lens type | Self-timer |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
- "Polaroid Impulse - Learn more about the 600 instant camera and films". Filmphotography.eu. Retrieved 2022-04-11.