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Polaroid I-2 User Manual
Polaroid I-2 User Manual

Polaroid I-2 User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Polaroid I-2

  • Page 1 Polaroid Instant Camera User Manual...
  • Page 2 The expertly engineered Polaroid I-2 camera is the ultimate instant craft tool for those who are passionate about photography. Equipped with built-in manual controls and the sharpest lens ever in a Polaroid camera, the I-2 takes incredible pictures without compromising the unique Polaroid instant aesthetic.
  • Page 3 Index Getting started How to take your first photo Connecting to the app Menu navigation Displays Focus distance and Exposure lock Setting Exposure Value (EV) Using the flash Different modes explained Errors Charging Cleaning Customer Support Technical Specifications Safety Information Compliance EV Dial...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    How to take Be careful not to cover the flash or photo eject slot with your fingers. your first photo 1. Open the box and check that you have 4. Press the shutter button the following items: 1. Turn on the Polaroid I-2 camera After shooting, the photo will eject from the Press the ON | OFF button slot at the front of the camera. You will see 01 Polaroid I-2 Instant Camera (N) until the outer display that the photo is covered with a film shield to 02 USB-c charging cable (L) lights up. Please select...
  • Page 5: Menu Navigation

    Open the app and tap ’I- 2’ from the menu. A Inner display permission message will pop up. Tap ‘OK’ to The inner display (S) is displayed below the confirm. The Bluetooth® connection is made viewfinder. When half-pressing the shutter automatically through the app, so there’s no button (B), the camera will lock exposure and need to pair the camera with your phone. focus on the subject. The camera will give Please note: this means the Polaroid I-2 you all the necessary information on both the camera will not appear in your phone’s list outer display and the inner display, so you of Bluetooth devices. don’t have to look up when taking a photo. When you half-press the shutter button (B), all locked values will show up in the display. Menu Navigation Please validate the correct values before taking the picture. Some questions you can The Polaroid I-2 has different built-in ask yourself: shooting modes. Go to the camera‘s menu and navigate multiple possibilities depending Focus distance (8) on the picture you want to take. Is the object I want to have focussed on my When clicking on the mode-OK button (M) picture really 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from you can go from auto mode to self-timer me? If not – please reframe and auto-lock mode (each click indicates a new mode). the values again. Your object might not be Choose your preferred mode and wait 3 sharp on the picture, because the ranging seconds for the camera to set up the right meter caught something else in the frame.
  • Page 6: Focus Exposure Lock

    Focus Tripod recommended (12) Exposure Lock Can I keep the camera stable enough myself or do I need a tripod? The handshake on the screen indicates you need to use a tripod for the settings you want to catch. Please use a tripod if you see this. Flash (10) Does my scene really need flash or not? Focus Distance...
  • Page 7: Using The Flash

    Using external flash changing the fixed aperture setting. Plug a 2.5mm mono cable for the external flash into the external flash socket of the Shutter priority camera (R). The external flash is ready Turning the selection dial (J) sets the shutter to be used. speed (possible shutter speed values: from 1/250 to 30 seconds on the camera. In all modes, the exposure meter will show Different modes explained The appropriate aperture is determined by the exposure on both the inner display and the camera when aiming at your object. the outer display when half-pressing the The value can be locked by half-pressing The Polaroid I-2 has different built-in shutter button. the shutter button. shooting modes. Go to the camera‘s menu If the meter points to the right, your photo and navigate multiple possibilities depending will be overexposed. Try a faster shutter The chosen shutter speed is a fixed value. on the picture you want to take. speed or a higher f number. If no appropriate aperture value is available When clicking on the mode-OK button (M) If the meter points to the left, your photo will for the scene, the image will be under/ you can go from auto mode to self-timer be underexposed. Try a slower shutter speed over-exposed and the exposure meter in mode (each click indicates a new mode).
  • Page 8 Europe/Rest of World The camera calculates the correct exposure Film jam battery level, turn the camera on, and look service@polaroid.com The film is jammed inside the camera and for the given number of exposures and at the symbol. The camera will indicate 00 800 577 01500 indicates the values when half-pressing will not eject when you press the shutter when the battery is low with below indicator. the shutter button. Please note: once the button. Please visit To charge the camera, plug the USB-c end Polaroid International B.V. number of exposures is determined and the support.polaroid.com for help on how to of the charging cable into the side of the 1013AP Amsterdam first shot is taken, the number of exposures resolve film issues. camera, and the other side into a USB-c The Netherlands cannot be changed anymore. Only when the wall charger (5V/1A). We don’t recommend multi-exposure picture is fully taken and the Film door open charging via a laptop or computer. A full For more detailed and up-to-date information, film ejects, the film count decreases. On the Please make sure the film door is closed charge through a wall socket takes about 2 visit polaroid.com/help.
  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    Dimensions 149.9mm (L) x 119.3mm (W) x Flash System 91.2mm (H) Vacuum discharge tube strobe range 2.5m @f8 / 8.2’ Weight 563 grams (without film pack) App Enabled Operating Temperature Fully control your camera 40–108°F / 4–42°C, 5–90% remotely relative humidity For iOS & Android Compatible Film Device Interface Ports Polaroid i-Type, 600, SX-70 USB Type-C charging input Film 2.5mm external flash sync. port Battery Lithium-Ion Polymer Soft- Display Pack Battery Outer display and VF display 950maH, 3.7V for aperture, shutter speed, modes, film count, battery Materials level, function display etc. Outer Shell Outer: White(16 grayscale) ABS, PC, PMMA, Aluminum...
  • Page 10 • The rechargeable battery is not fully waste. When this product reaches its end Note This equipment has been tested and charged at the time of purchase. Charge the of life, take it to a collection point Made in China for and distributed by Polaroid International B.V., 1013 AP, Amsterdam, found to comply with the limits for a Class B battery fully with the USB charging cable designated by local authorities. Some digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC (provided). This usually takes 1-2 hours (can collection points accept products for the Netherlands. POLAROID, the Color Spectrum, and the Classic Border Logo are protected rules. These limits are designed to provide...
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