The Polaroid 600 (round top) is an instant camera for the Polaroid 600 format.
The body of the plastic camera is a bit rounder, especially at the top, compared to the Polaroid One Step (rounded corners). It also goes a bit more in width. There is an adjustable strap on the side of the camera.
It comes in a variety of colors, such as blue, black-turquoise, or yellow-dark blue.
The Polaroid 600 has the same features as the other cameras. It has a built-in flash that is semi-circular rather than rectangular. The lens, in the Polaroid 600, is fixed and the focus is also fixed.
For close-up shots, there is a close-up lens that slides in front of the actual lens. The exposure is selected by the camera itself and can be influenced with the light/dark switch. Taking pictures with the instant camera is very simple. Instructions are rarely needed.
As you can guess from the name of the camera, the 600 films come from Polaroid.
Polaroid no longer makes films. In the meantime, The Impossible Project has taken the place of Polaroid and is once again producing instant films for this format. Currently, the Polaroid Color Film for 600* and the Polaroid B&W Film for 600* are the current films for color and black and white photography.
The battery, for the Polaroid 600 is located, in the film cassette and is automatically replaced when the film is changed.
Other versions and models of this generation of cameras
- Polaroid 600 Aquablue (Blue; partially transparent)
- Polaroid 600 Asiangold (Black and orange-gold)
- Polaroid 600 Extreme (Orange and black)
- Polaroid 637 (Black with turquoise details; also with “Keycoffee” branding)
- Polaroid 790 (Red, gray and black)
- Polaroid Cam (Black with purple details)
- Polaroid Lucky Strike (L.S./M.F.T.) (Black and gray; with “Lucky Strike” logo and “L.S./M.F.T.” imprint)
- Polaroid neuve (White, orange and green)
- Polaroid OneStep Express (Green and gray with yellow details)
- Polaroid P (Various finishes)
- Polaroid Photo GraphiX (for creating badges to pin on)
- Polaroid Photo Maker (Green and dark blue with smiles and hearts)
- Polaroid Silver Express (Silver and black)
- Polaroid SpiceCam (Black, pink, purple and orange; Spice Girls edition)
There was also a version of the Polaroid 600 with autofocus, the Polaroid 600 Autofocus (round above).
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Instant camera |
| Film format | Typ 600 |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 79 mm x 79 mm |
| Focal length | 116 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/11 |
| Minimum focus distance | 60 cm / 1.968 ft |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Exposure times | 1/200 second to 1/4 second |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | 1x battery in filmpack |
FAQ about the Polaroid 600 (oben rund)
What kind of film does this Polaroid camera use?
It uses Polaroid 600 film. Polaroid no longer manufactures this film, but The Impossible Project produces compatible film in color and black and white.
How does the flash work on the Polaroid 600?
It has a built-in flash, which is a unique half-circle shape unlike the usual rectangular flash. The flash automatically activates with each shot.
Is focusing on the camera manual or automatic?
The focus is fixed. There is no manual focusing option. However, you can add a close-up lens for taking pictures up close.
Does the Polaroid 600 camera have a lot of settings?
No, it's very easy to use. It automatically adjusts the exposure, and you can only adjust a light/dark setting. There are basically no other settings to change.
Where is the battery located in this instant camera?
The battery is located inside the film cassette. It's automatically replaced when you change the film cartridge.