Polaroid 600 Malibu Barbie is a classic instant camera. The edition was introduced by Retrospekt and was created in collaboration with Mattel.
The edition is a version of the original Polaroid One Step Flash. The models were refurbished and tested for function. Then they were given a new exterior.
As you can guess from the keyword Barbie, it is a pink camera. In addition, there are color accents in black and yellow. In addition, there are summery prints, which among other things also show the famous character.
The camera comes with a fixed lens. It does not have a zoom, and the focal length cannot be changed. There is also no focus adjustment option. The built-in light meter takes care of the exposure settings. They can be changed somewhat by the brightness/darkness slider on the front.
These limitations in the setting options naturally make for easy operation. Thus, you can take pictures with the camera yourself after a short instruction.
The built-in flash provides sufficient light for the photos. It triggers automatically. The power for the camera and the flash comes from a battery in the film cassette. The battery is thus replaced each time the film is changed. You don’t need an additional battery to take pictures.
Films for the Polaroid 600 Malibu Barbie
The appropriate films for the Polaroid 600 Malibu Barbie are restored. So there is even a small selection. There are films for black and white and color pictures. The film for color pictures is the Polaroid Color Film for 600*. For monochrome pictures with the instant camera you need the Polaroid B&W Film for 600*.
There are eight pictures in one pack of the film. After using up the pictures, you have to insert a new film. No film material is included in the delivery. The development time is between 5 and 15 minutes, depending on the film.
The Barbie doll has been manufactured by Mattel since 1959. In the meantime, there are not only dolls, but also about clothes with the famous logo to buy. The Barbie empire also includes films and television series.
Technical datasheet
Attribute | Specification |
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Type of Camera | Instant camera |
Film format | Typ 600 |
Film transport | Automatic |
Film transport mechanism | Motor |
Picture format | 7,9 cm x 7,9 cm |
Focal length | 116 mm (?) |
Biggest aperture | f/11 (?) |
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 |