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]

Impulse
Polaroid Impulse, anthracite black
Overview
MakerPolaroid Corporation
Type3-element 116mm f/9.4 plastic lens
Production1988-1994
Sensor/medium
Film format600 series
Film size79mm × 79mm ( 3 1/8" × 3 1/8" )
Film speed640
Recording mediumInstant film
Film advanceAutomatic
Focusing
FocusManual; 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, green, and magenta 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

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  1. ^ Halgand, Sylvain. "Polaroid Impulse AF". Collection Appareils. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  2. ^ "Polaroid 600 Impulse Instant Camera". Polaroid US. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  3. ^ Impulse Series Camera User Guide (PDF). Polaroid.
  4. ^ Hedgecoe, John (1992). The photographer's handbook (3rd ed., rev ed.). New York: Knopf. p. 22. ISBN 0-679-74204-2. OCLC 25547991.
  5. ^ a b "Polaroid Impulse - Learn more about the 600 instant camera and films". Filmphotography.eu. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
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