Polaroid Silver Express

The Polaroid Silver Express is an instant camera. The camera model is congruent from the functions with the Polaroid 600 (round above). As the name of the model suggests, the design of the camera is in the colors silver and additionally dark gray.

The Polaroid Silver Express is characterized by its user-friendliness. If you’re used to a lot of settings options on your camera, you probably won’t find them on this model. This means that it can be used by non-technical users and is ideal for many occasions. The camera is the ideal choice if you want to host a wedding or a festive event. Even on vacation, the camera cuts a fine figure.

The basic settings are fixed on the camera. The shutter speed cannot be freely selected. There is also no dial for the value of the aperture. The lens is fixed and not interchangeable. There is no zoom function on this model. To zoom, you have to get closer to your subject. To get sharp pictures, you should keep a minimum distance of 60 cm from the subject.

Do you also find a flash with the camera? Yes, as is typical for this type of camera, you will find a built-in flash. When you take a picture, the flash fires automatically. The small aperture makes the use of the flash useful especially indoors.

Films for the Polaroid Silver Express

For use with the instant camera, of course, the appropriate films are needed. The original film stock from the 1990s is no longer manufactured. However, there is a new edition under the same name from a new company.

Easy to find online are a color instant film and a black and white film. One option for color photos is the Polaroid Color Film for 600*. The right handle for black and white images goes to the Polaroid B&W Film for 600*. In different test reports, both usually get a good resume.

There are a whole eight shots in one box. The film material is light-sensitive and should therefore never come into contact with light before shooting. The ideal circumstances for storage are in a cool and dark place.

According to the standard, a picture measures 10.8 x 8.8 cm. An area of 7.7 by 7.7 cm is reserved for the actual image. The remaining area of the picture is white. Are white frames too boring? Then you can buy editions with colorful frames.

Batteries

Are special batteries required for the Polaroid camera? The power supply unit of the camera is a battery in the film cassette. The disposable battery is rated high enough to last for all unexposed photos in the cassette. Even when using the flash for each shot. So replacing the film also serves as a change of power source. A second battery is not required for the instant camera.

The film cassette, because of the battery, should not be thrown in the normal household waste if possible. The disposable battery should be removed from the cassette and taken to a local recycling center.

Manual for the Polaroid Silver Express

What are the ways to take pictures with the instant camera? A short guide on how to take pictures with the instant camera.

The first step is to load the film. To do this, push the small slider on the side forward. This opens the film door. Then the film cassette is inserted. Then the flap can be closed again. The light-proof film over the film cassette is now automatically removed from the camera.

The camera is now ready to take pictures. Aim at the subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button. The drive inside the housing transports the image out of the film cassette. In the process, it passes through two image rollers that distribute the developing chemicals onto the image. Within minutes, the image development process is complete and you can admire the final result.

Alternatives

If you can’t find the camera, you should turn to other options. Two great options would be the Polaroid Spirit 600* and Polaroid Job Pro*. These models come with comparable functional features. They use the same films as the Polaroid Silver Express.

One may also want to reach for other instant cameras as an alternative. For instance, one can reach for the Instax Mini EVO* and LomoInstant Wide*. The film material can also still be conveniently obtained.