Polaroid Planum Gold

The Polaroid Planum Gold is an instant camera from Polaroid. The range of functions of the model corresponds to the Polaroid One Step Flash Closeup. The housing of this model is gold. Of course, the production of the camera was discontinued a long time ago.

The model was manufactured for the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. The casing is imprinted with “Planum Temazepam.” Planum is a sleep aid manufactured by the American company.

The Polaroid Planum Gold impresses with its ease of use. The vast majority of settings found on other types of cameras have been omitted here. Due to its simplicity, it can be used on many occasions. The camera is the ideal choice if you want to host a wedding or a festive event. The camera is also a good companion on vacation.

The most important settings are fixed on the camera. There is no free choice of aperture and shutter speed. Changing the lens is impossible. It is a fixed focal length. The model does not have a zoom function. A minimum distance of 60 cm to the subject should be ensured for razor-sharp photos.

The photo camera has an integrated flash. The flash fires automatically. This is especially useful for indoor photography, as the camera needs a lot of light for clear pictures.

Films for the Polaroid Planum Gold

Of course, films are also needed for the instant camera. The original film material is no longer produced. Meanwhile, fresh films are sold again under the old brand name.

There is a film for color photos, but also a suitable film for monochrome images. Color photos are possible with the Polaroid Color Film for 600*. Classic black and white images are possible with the Polaroid B&W Film for 600*. The Polaroid films also perform well in test reports.

There are eight shots in a film cassette. Under no circumstances should the light-sensitive material come into contact with light. Unexposed film material should be stored in a dark and dry place.

According to the standard, one image measures 10.8 x 8.8 cm. In this case, the captured image takes up an area of 7.7 by 7.7 cm. The rest of the Polaroid image is filled by a white area. Editions with multicolored frames are also available.

Can Fujifilm films be used with the Polaroid Planum Gold? No, the Instax films cannot be used with the camera.

Batteries

Do you need batteries for the Polaroid instant camera? With this type of camera, the power source is found in the cartridge with the unexposed pictures. The power is sufficient for all unexposed images in the film cassette. Even when using the flash for each image. So replacing the film also provides a fresh power source. The instant camera itself does not require another battery.

If the camera with film inside has not been used for a long period of time, this may cause the battery to self-discharge. Consequently, the camera may no longer function as it should. The rescue is to replace the old film inserted with new material with full battery.

Instructions for the Polaroid Planum Gold

How does the instant camera work? A brief guide on how to use the instant camera.

First, you need to load the film. To do this, slide the slider on the side forward and open the film door. Then the film cassette is inserted. The flap can then be closed again. The film protecting the film is now removed by the motor in the camera.

The camera is now ready to take the picture. To take the picture, press the shutter release button on the side. The camera transports the image from the film cassette and the development of the image begins. After a few minutes, the development is complete and you can view the image.

Alternative Options

If you can’t find the camera, you could turn to alternatives. Two good alternatives would be the Polaroid 636 Closeup* and Polaroid Sun 660*. These models offer comparable features. They are also suitable for the 600 format.

If it should be a different film format, there is a larger selection of different instant cameras. Exciting models include the Instax Mini 9* and Instax Wide 300*. Suitable film stock is also still being manufactured.