Polaroid Impulse AF

The Polaroid Impulse AF is an instant camera. It is equipped with the Sonar Autofocus system that automatically focuses.

It determines the distance by emitting sound waves that hit the subject and come back to the camera. Otherwise, it is very similar to the regular Impulse.

It comes with a built-in flash and light meter. The camera and flash are powered by a battery in the film pack. It sets the exposure automatically. The camera has a thread for a tripod and is surrounded by a plastic housing.

Films for the camera

The instant camera is designed for the Polaroid 600 format. However, Polaroid has ceased production. Fortunately, the 600 films from The Impossible Project fit into the Polaroid Impulse AF, and these have been sold again under the original brand since 2020.

For color images, for example, the Polaroid Color Film for 600* or the Polaroid B&W Film for 600* for black and white images. These are freshly produced and are the one way to revive the instant camera.

Batteries

What batteries do you need to get for the instant camera? With this type of camera, the battery is found in the cartridge with the unexposed pictures. The disposable battery contains the necessary energy for the camera technology including the built-in flash. Therefore, changing the film also means changing the battery. Another battery is not required for the instant camera. The film cassette, because of the battery, should not be thrown into the normal household waste if possible. It is better to take the plastic cassette or the battery to an appropriate local drop-off point.

Old packaging of the camera; with a pen included to decorate the pictures taken.

The pop-up flash turns on the camera and is connected to the lens cover

The top of the instant camera with the shutter release, self-timer and frame counter.

Other editions and variants

The Polaroid Impulse AF was made in different colors, including blue, gray and green. One edition comes with a remote control function.

• Polaroid Impulse AF SE
• Polaroid Impulse AF BASS (with the logo of the “Bass Anglers Sportsman Society”)