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The film counter display provides a lot of information about your camera: from how many photos are left to battery level.
Display | This means: |
Unlit | → Camera is off |
- | → Darkslide is inside |
0 | → No film |
0 (blinking) | → No film |
1 | → One photo remaining |
1 (blinking) | → Exposure 1 of Double Exposure |
2 | → Two photos remaining |
2 (blinking) | → Exposure 2 of Double Exposure |
3 | → Three photos remaining |
4 | → Four photos remaining |
5 | → Five photos remaining |
6 | → Six photos remaining |
7 | → Seven photos remaining |
8 | → Eight photos remaining |
d o o r | → Film door is open |
→ Eject film animation | |
→ Brighter +½EV | |
→ Neutral | |
→ Darker –½EV | |
c | → Subject too close |
F | → Subject too far |
b (blinking 5×) | → Battery too low for camera to turn on |
With the Polaroid Now+, you can unlock extra creative tools inside the Polaroid app. Download the Polaroid app to your mobile phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Switch on Bluetooth® wireless technology. Open the app and tap 'Now+' from the menu. A permission message will pop up. Tap 'OK' to confirm. The +Button on the camera will turn blue to indicate that it's now connected to your phone. The connection is made through the app, so there's no need to pair the camera with your phone. This means the Polaroid Now+ camera will not appear in your phone's list of Bluetooth® devices.
The Polaroid Now+ camera is always ready to connect to the mobile app. Check the connection status with the +Button.
→ Camera is searching for the mobile app.
→ Camera is connected to the mobile app.
→ Camera is not connected to the mobile app but is searching for it.
Add stars, contrast, or color to your photography with the lens filter kit. To add a colored filter, press it over the lens. For the starburst and red vignette filters, turn the filter until the small notch aligns with the light meter at the bottom of the lens. The filter will then click into place.
The Polaroid Now+ camera also has some creative tools you can access outside of the app.
Get everyone in the photo with the Polaroid Now+ self-timer. Press the +Button and the +Button mode indicator (the LED below the viewfinder on the front of the camera) will turn orange. Once you have framed your photo, press the shutter button. The orange LED will blink to indicate the self-timer countdown. You have 9 seconds before the photo is taken. If you change your mind, you can cancel the self-timer by pressing the shutter button before the end of the countdown or simply turning off the camera.
Combine two exposures in the one photo with double exposure. Double tap the +Button to start. The +Button mode indicator will turn green. The film counter display will blink '1'. You can now take your first exposure. It will then blink '2' as a signal to take your second exposure.
A custom shortcut makes creating easier. Choose your favorite mode from the app and send it direct to your Polaroid Now+ camera to use whenever you like — without needing to connect your phone. To set a shortcut, go to your favorite mode within the app and press the +Button at the top of the screen. Now this mode is saved in your camera. To activate it, long press the +Button on the camera. The +Button mode indicator will turn red to show that the shortcut is now active. To deactivate it, press the +Button again.
To check which creative mode you're in, turn to the +Button mode indicator. It sits just below the viewfinder.
→ Self-timer. Press +Button once to activate. Press once to deactivate.
→ Double exposure. Double press +Button to activate. Press once to deactivate.
→ Custom shortcut. Long press +Button to activate. Press once to deactivate.
In any situation where you're not shooting in bright, direct sunlight, we recommend using the flash to get the best Polaroid photos. That's why the flash will trigger by default every time you press the shutter button. The flash button is the small lightning bolt next to the ON | OFF button.
Flash ready.
→ Flash is always on, unless you disable it. If disabled, press to turn on.
Flash off.
→ Press for <1 second to deactivate for the next shot. Double press to deactivate unless camera is turned off.
→ Flash charging
The flash button also allows you to adjust the exposure value of the Polaroid Now+. Hold the flash button down to enter EV mode on the film counter display. Press it again to toggle between brighter (+1/2 EV), neutral, or darker (-1/2 EV). Leave it for 7 seconds. The selected bar will blink to show the EV value has been saved.
Light is your best friend when it comes to analog instant photography, so we recommend to almost always use the flash. The Polaroid Now+ flash reaches 2m (6.56ft), so if your subject is further, your flash photo may turn out too dark.
If you're outdoors and your subject is beyond the flash range, we recommend keeping the flash off. This will prevent the camera from adjusting its aperture, resulting in an underexposed photo.
If it's a sunny day outdoors, let the sun be your light source. Position yourself so the sun is behind you, face your subject side-on to avoid a shadow, turn the flash off, and keep the camera as steady as possible.
Above the micro USB slot sits the battery level indicator LED. To check the battery level, turn the camera on, and match the LED with the table below.
Battery Level Indicator LED | This means: |
→ Camera is off | |
→ Battery full | |
→ Battery half full | |
→ Battery empty |
If you want to get a more detailed battery reading, hold down the +Button while turning on the camera. The film counter display will show the battery level as a number, which correlates with a %. Once the +Button is released the display reverts to the film count.
Display | This means: |
Unlit | Powered off |
0 | N/A |
1 | Battery flat |
2 | 20% charged |
3 | 30% charged |
4 | 40% charged |
5 | 50% charged |
6 | 60% charged |
7 | 70% charged |
8 | 80% charged |
9 | Fully charged |
To charge the camera, plug the micro USB end of the charging cable into the side of the camera, and the USB-A side into a USB wall charger (5V/1A). We don't recommend charging via a laptop. A full charge through a wall socket usually takes about 2 hours. The battery level indicator LED tells you how much charge is remaining.
Battery Level Indicator LED | This means: |
→ Camera is fully charged | |
→ Charging, battery almost full | |
→ Charging, battery is half full | |
→ Charging, battery is low |
When you take a Polaroid photograph, the photo is pushed through two metal rollers. This is where the developer paste is spread between the negative and positive components of the photograph. If these rollers are dirty, the chemistry will not spread evenly, and can cause small marks on your developed photo.
When your camera has no film, turn it off and open the film door. Look for these two metal rollers near the film eject slot. Position a soft, damp cloth over the rollers. Rotate the rollers by turning the black plastic gear. Wipe the cloth across the rollers as they move. Be careful that the cloth doesn't cause a jam.
Make sure the rollers are dry before you use your camera again. We recommend checking the rollers between every pack of film, and to clean them every 2-3 packs.
To clean the lens, use a microfiber cloth. This will avoid scratches and material particles that may impact the quality of your photos.
We're here to help. Get in touch using the details below.
USA/Canada
usa@polaroid.com
+1 212 219 3254
Europe/Rest of World
service@polaroid.com
00 800 577 01500
Polaroid International B.V.
1013AP Amsterdam
The Netherlands
For more detailed and upto-date information, visit polaroid.com/help.
You can find the warranty for the Polaroid Now+ here: polaroid.com/warranty
General
Dimensions
150.16 mm (L) × 112.2 mm (W) × 95.48 mm (H)
Weight
457g (without film pack)
Operating Temperature
40–108°F / 4–38°C, 5–90% relative humidity
Compatible Film
Polaroid 600 and i-Type film
Battery
High performance lithiumion battery, 750mAh, 3.7V nominal voltage, 2.775Wh
Materials
Outer shells
Polycarbonate + ABS plastics
Lens
Polycarbonate resin
Optical System
Lens
2 zones (Close-Up & Standard) auto switching hyperfocal optical system (0.4m-1.3m@Zone 1 Close-Up, 1.0m-∞ @Zone 2 Standard)
Focal length
Standard Lens: 102.35 mm (40mm/35 equivalent)
Close-up Lens: 94.96 mm (35mm/35 equivalent)
Field of view
41° vertical, 40° horizontal
Shutter speed
1/200 - 1sec. (Preset)
1/200 - 30 sec. and Bulb mode (App Mode)
Aperture
F11- F64
Flash System
Auto-Adjust Output Vacuum discharge tube strobe system
Battery & Charger
Usage Environment
Important directions for using Lithium–Ion Batteries:
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Polaroid International B.V. declares that the Polaroid Now+ analog instant camera is in compliance with the essential requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU), Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and RoHs Directive (2011/65/EU) and other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose.
FCC Compliance Statement
Contains FCC ID: A8TBM70ABCDEFGH
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Note: his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Industry Canada (IC)
Contains ID: 12246A-BM70BLES1F2 CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rule and Industry Canada license–exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under portable exposure conditions. (antennas are less than 20 cm of a person's body).
The symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection points accept products for free. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment
Polaroid International B.V.
1013AP Amsterdam
The Netherlands
End of life disposal warning: When the product has come to the end of life, dispose of it in accordance with local regulations. This product is subject to the EU directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and should not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste.
Made in China for and distributed by Polaroid International B.V., 1013 AP, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The POLAROID word and logos (including the Polaroid Classic Border Logo) and Polaroid Now are protected trademarks of Polaroid.
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