The Polaroid Milwaukee Flag is a special edition instant camera. It was introduced in 2019. The model is based on the Polaroid One Step Flash.
The limited edition was introduced by the company Retrospekt. They distributed the camera at the Summerfest South Market in the city of Milwaukee. Retrospekt is also based in the American city. The company offers among other things refurbished cameras and other old technical equipment. This model was assembled from original parts from the 90s and 80s.
The design of the housing is based on the flag of the city. It is kept in yellow and blue. Next to the lens is the flag, which points to a rising sun in a lake.
Films for the camera
The Polaroid Milwaukee Flag is designed for the 600 format. Suitable films for the instant camera include the Polaroid Color Film for 600* and the Polaroid B&W Film for 600*. The unexposed images are stored in a film cassette. The number of possible shots per film cassette is now eight. Previously, there were a whole ten images in a pack.
Batteries
What kind of batteries are needed for the Polaroid instant camera? The power source for the camera is provided by a battery located inside the film cassette. This disposable battery contains enough power to operate the camera and flash. Each time the film cassette is replaced, the battery is also replaced. It is not necessary to have an extra battery for the instant camera. Since the battery is included in the film cassette, it should not be disposed of in the household trash. It is best to take either the plastic cassette or just the battery to a local drop-off location.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Instant camera |
| Film format | Typ 600 |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 79 mm x 79 mm |
| Focal length | 116 mm (?) |
| Widest aperture | f/11 (?) |
| Minimum focus distance | 120 cm / 3.936 ft |
| 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 |
FAQ about the Polaroid Milwaukee Flag
Is the Polaroid Milwaukee Flag a new camera model?
No, it's a special edition of an existing Polaroid instant camera model, the Polaroid OneStep Flash. It was released in 2019 and is based on original parts from the 80s and 90s.
Where could I buy this special edition camera?
Originally, it was sold through Retrospekt's online shop and at the Summerfest South Market in Milwaukee. It's a limited edition, so it might be difficult to find now.
What kind of film does the Milwaukee Flag camera use?
It uses Polaroid 600 film. You can find color or black and white film for it. Each film pack contains eight exposures.
Does this instant camera need its own separate battery?
No, the camera's power comes from a single-use battery inside the film cassette itself. The battery is replaced with each new film cassette.
What makes this Polaroid camera special?
It's a limited edition with a design based on the Milwaukee flag. The yellow and blue colors and the flag's imagery of a sun rising over a lake are incorporated into the camera's design.