Polaroid Impulse

Impulse

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)

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]

Models

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

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. "Polaroid Impulse - Learn more about the 600 instant camera and films". Filmphotography.eu. Retrieved 2022-04-11.

External links

• Polaroid Impulse at The Land List: SX-70 Cameras (fan site)