The Polaroid I-Zone Digital Combo is an instant camera from the 00s. It is basically the Polaroid I-Zone, but a digital camera was added to the camera.
The analog part comes with a fixed focal length, fixed focus and unchanged exposure time. Only the aperture can be adjusted depending on the weather. There is also a built-in flash. It can expose 24 x 36 mm images. Integral films for this format are unfortunately no longer produced and there is no possibility to use other films.
The technical specifications of the digital part of the Polaroid I-Zone Digital Combo are of course laughable from today’s point of view. The built-in CMOS sensor delivers a resolution of 640 x 480 with 24-bit colors. You can’t go overboard with taking pictures, as with the instant part, the memory has a size of 1 MB and can store a maximum of 18 pictures. Exposure is set automatically and there is also a built-in flash.
Today’s equivalent of the I-Zone Digital Combo is probably the Fujfilm Instax Square SQ10. Of course, it’s more the concept and less the specs that can be compared.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Instant camera |
| Film format | I-Zone Film |
| Digital sensor | Yes |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Cable release thread | No |
FAQ about the Polaroid I-Zone Digital Combo
Is the Polaroid I-Zone Digital Combo only an instant camera?
No, it's a combination. It has both an instant film component and a digital camera built-in. The digital part offers lower-resolution images, while the instant part uses Polaroid film.
How does the instant picture part of the camera work?
The instant camera section uses fixed focus and exposure. You can only adjust the aperture depending on the lighting conditions. It uses a special 24 x 36mm Polaroid film which is now discontinued.
What about the digital camera's image quality and storage?
The digital camera has a very low resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. The storage is limited to 1MB, allowing for only about 18 pictures before it's full. It has automatic exposure settings.
Can I use different types of film in the instant camera part?
No, the Polaroid I-Zone Digital Combo only works with the discontinued 24 x 36mm Polaroid integral film. There's no way to use any other type of film.
What's a similar camera available today?
The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10 shares a similar concept of combining instant and digital photography, although its specs are considerably better than the old I-Zone Digital Combo.