Polaroid 600 Business Edition Regal Hotel

The Polaroid 600 Business Edition Regal Hotel is an instant camera from Polaroid. The model is based on the Polaroid One Step Flash Closeup in terms of functionality.

On the black case you can find the imprint “Regal Riverside Hotel Hong Kong; A Regal International Hotel”. Regal International Hotel is a hotel group based in Hong Kong. The Regal Riverside Hotel is also located in the Asian country and still welcomes guests with its luxurious ambiance.

The Polaroid 600 Business Edition Regal Hotel is extremely user-friendly. Most of the settings options found in other camera models have been eliminated. Because of this simple barrier to entry, the camera can be operated by any user, making it suitable for many occasions. For example, it is great for parties and weddings. It is also a great companion on vacation.

The most important settings are preset. Aperture and shutter speed, for example, cannot be changed by the user. The lens has a fixed focal length and cannot be exchanged. You have to do without a zoom, which is common in smartphones, in this model. You should not get closer than 60 cm to the subject. Otherwise, you will not recognize much in the pictures in the end. However, the close-up lens has to be pushed in front of the lens for this, otherwise the minimum distance is 120 cm.

Of course, this camera also comes with a built-in flash. The flash fires automatically. Quite especially in low-light situations, the flash is one of the most important functions.

Films for the Polaroid 600 Business Edition Regal Hotel

If you want to take pictures, you can’t get around the right instant films for your photo camera. For many years, the American company Polaroid no longer produces films. Fresh films are now being sold again under the old brand name.

In the stores you can find a black and white and a color film. The perfect choice for color photos is the Polaroid Color Film for 600*. If you prefer black and white images, the Polaroid B&W Film for 600* is the recommended choice. Both instant films perform well in test reports.

You can find eight pictures in a pack. The film material is very sensitive to light. Therefore, it must not come into contact with light outside the camera. The conditions for good conditions for longer storage of the unused material can be found in a cool place.

According to the specification of the standard, an image is 10.8 x 8.8 cm. All 600 cameras take square photos with a size of 7.7 by 7.7 cm. The remaining area is filled by the familiar frame around the Polaroid picture. Are white frames too boring? Then there are also editions with colorful frames.

Caution. The instant films of the company Fujifilm are unsuitable for the Polaroid camera.

Batteries

What kind of batteries are needed for the Polaroid 600 Business Edition Regal Hotel? In this type of camera, the power source is located in the film cassette. The disposable battery is sufficient for all unexposed images in the cassette. Even when using the flash for each shot. So changing the film also provides a new battery. There is no need to buy an additional battery for the camera.

The film cassette including the battery should not be disposed of in the household waste. It is best to take the plastic cassette or just the battery to a suitable local drop-off point.

Photoguide for the Polaroid 600 Business Edition Regal Hotel

How to use the instant camera? A quick guide to how the Polaroid instant camera works.

First, you need to insert the film. To do this, first slide the slider on the side forward so that the film door opens. Now the cassette with the film material can be inserted. The flap can then be locked again. The protective film is now automatically removed from the camera.

Now you can take a picture. To take the picture, press the shutter release button on the side. The motor in the camera now ejects the instant image and development starts. After a few minutes, the development process is complete and you can view the image.

Alternative options

If you can’t find the camera, you should turn to other options. These include the Polaroid 636 Closeup* and Polaroid OneStep Express*. These models are either functionally identical or offer a similar range of features. They are also both for the 600 format and require the same films.

A new angle is brought by other camera manufacturers. Two non-Polaroid instant cameras are the Instax Mini 9* and LomoInstant Automat*. The films for these instant cameras are sold online by many vendors.