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To make sure the camera always displays
the right film count, always finish the film pack
before inserting a new one. If you decide to
switch packs anyway, be aware that one photo
will be wasted as it will be exposed to light.
That's why every pack has a darkslide.
3. Set the flash mode
In any situation where you are not shooting in
bright, direct sunlight, we recommend using
the flash to achieve the best shots. That's why
the flash will trigger by default every time you
use the Polaroid Now.
Shooting without the flash can give you
some beautiful results as well, but remember
you need another source of light to make sure
your photo will turn out. To shoot without
the flash, press the flash button on the back
panel once.
After taking the photo the flash will be
reenabled. To disable the flash until you
power off the camera, double press the
flash button.
4. Position yourself
Make sure you are at least 55cm (1.8ft) away
from your subject.
5. Aim at your subject
The Polaroid Now uses a viewfinder located
on the left side of the lens barrel. To aim at
your subject, simply align your eye with the
viewfinder barrel and use the image you see
to compose your shot.
6. Press the shutter button
Press the shutter button to take your photo.
The photo will be ejected from the slot at
the front of the camera as soon as you let go
of the shutter button. You will see that the
photo will be covered with a film shield to
protect it from light.
7. Remove the photo
Gently lift the film shield so it rolls back into the
camera. Remove the photo and place it face
down to continue shielding it from light as it
develops. Don't shake it! Check the back of your
film packet for the correct developing times.
8. Turn the camera off
Press the ON | OFF button for ½ a second to
turn off the Polaroid Now.
Tips For Making
Great Photos
Natural light
Light is your best friend when it comes to
instant photograph, so we recommend to
always use the flash. However, on a sunny day
outdoors, you don't need to use your flash at
all. Make sure not to shoot towards the sun,
shoot with the sun behind you instead, facing
your subject directly or side-on, to give you
a bright and clear picture without shadow on
your subject. For the best results without the
flash, the most important thing to remember
is to keep your camera as steady as possible.
For example, by holding your camera with both
hands and putting your elbows on a table.
Framing
Be aware that your photo will not exactly
reflect what you see through the viewfinder. For
subjects closer than 1.2m (3.93ft) you should
adjust your aim slightly up and to the left.
Composition
It's possible to change the photo composition
after focusing on your subject. The shutter
button has two positions. First half-press the
shutter button, then change the composition
and fully press to take the photo.
Special Features
Self-Timer
Get yourself in the photograph with the self-
timer. Tap the self-timer button once. The LED
will light up orange, indicating that the self-timer
is activated. 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.
To make self-timer photos without flash,
first activate the self-timer, then press the
flash button.
If you change your mind, you can cancel
the self-timer by pressing the self-timer
button again.
Double Exposure
Express yourself in more ways than one
with the Double Exposure feature, which
allows you to combine two images in one
photo. Press the self-timer button twice to
enable double exposure mode. The display
will flash '1' until the first shot is taken, then
flash '2' until the second shot is taken.
Flash
Double tap to disable flash until the camera is
powered off.
Exposure compensation (Trim EV)
For the more experienced photographers,
the camera has an exposure compensation
mode. This mode allows you to make your
photo brighter or darker. This might be to
intentionally under- or over-expose, or could
be to compensate for scenes with atypical
distribution of light and dark elements, such
as a landscape with a bright sky or subject
with a contrasting background.
+½ EV and -½ EV settings are available
which make your photos slightly brighter
or darker respectively. To access the Trim
EV mode, hold the flash button down for
one second. A small line will appear in the
display. Tapping the flash button cycles
through +½ EV → Normal EV → -½ EV. When
you have chosen your EV setting, press
the shutter button as you normally would.
Remember: the flash is on during this time
unless you turned it off previously. After
two seconds, the screen will alternate
displaying the film count and EV setting.
Charging
Above the USB-C slot sits the battery level
indicator LED to let you know what your battery
level indicator is. To check the camera's battery
level, turn the camera on and look at the battery
level indicator LED in relation to this table.
Battery Level
Indicator LED
This means:
No Light
→ Camera is off
Green
→ Charged
(Enough for 15 packs of film)
Orange
→ Medium battery
(Enough for 1 pack of film)
Red
→ Low battery
To charge the camera, insert the charging cable
into the USB-C slot. Once you do that, the LED
light will let you know how much charge you
have remaining.
Battery Level
Indicator LED
This means:
No Light
→ Camera is fully charged
Green
→ Charging, battery almost full
Orange
→ Charging, battery is half full
Red
→ Charging, battery is low
Cleaning
To clean the lens, use a microfiber cloth
designed for that purpose. This will ensure
that you do not scratch the lens or leave
behind any strands that may impact the
quality of your photos.
Spotted marks on your photographs?
Dirty rollers could be one of the reasons.
When you take a Polaroid photograph, the
film goes through two metal rollers. This is
where the developer paste is spread between
the negative and positive components of the
photo before it exits through the film door.
If these rollers are dirty or just a little uneven,
the chemistry will not spread evenly across
the photograph and you get small marks.
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