Polaroid Pronto 600

The Polaroid Pronto 600 is an instant camera. It was built by Polaroid in the 80s and is designed for the 600 format.

The range of functions is the same as the Polaroid OneStep 600. The Pronto 600 has a fixed lens, zooming is not possible. It also comes with an electronic shutter and automatic exposure. The exposure can be influenced via the light/dark slider.

Unlike later models, there is no built-in flash. Instead, there is a socket on the top of the camera for a flash bar.

The housing of the Polaroid Pronto 600 is made of plastic, kept in black and is decorated with Polaroid’s well-known rainbow.

The closed camera

The unfolded Polaroid Pronto 600, ready to take photos

Films for the Polaroid Pronto 600

The Impossible Project is another manufacturer of instant film for the old Polaroid cameras. The Pronto requires the type 600 instant film. For color images there is the Polaroid Color Film for 600* and for black and white images there is the Polaroid B&W Film for 600*.

One pack contains eight pictures. In the past, one cassette could take ten. When taking pictures, you should note that a “2” in the frame counter on the back is already the end.