Polaroid Spirit 600 CL Siemens

The Polaroid Spirit 600 CL Siemens is an instant camera from Polaroid.

The edition was built for Siemens. The logo of the German industrial giant can be found on the black housing. Other than that, there are no big special features. It has the same functionality as the Polaroid One Step Flash Closeup.

The Polaroid Spirit 600 CL Siemens is characterized by its ease of use. The usual setting options found on other cameras are not available for this model. Because of this simple barrier to entry, the camera can be operated by any user, making it suitable for many occasions. For example, a suitable event for camera use is a wedding or other celebration. However, it is also great fun to use on vacation.

The basic exposure settings cannot be changed. Aperture and shutter speed, for example, cannot be changed by the user. The lens is fixed and has a fixed focal length. There is no zoom function, as with modern lenses. To obtain sharp images, a minimum distance of 60 cm from the subject should be maintained. This applies to use with the close-up lens. Without the close-up lens, the closest focusing distance is 120 cm.

An integrated flash is of course also on hand with this model. The flash fires automatically when taking pictures. This is also necessary, especially for indoor shots, as the camera requires a lot of light for successful pictures.

Films for the Polaroid Spirit 600 CL Siemens

Extremely significant for the instant camera are the appropriate photo films. The original film material of the American company Polaroid is no longer available for purchase. But do not worry, since 2010, films for the old 600 cameras are again made available.

You can buy online a color film and a black and white film. The Polaroid Color Film for 600* is the instant film for color photos. For taking black and white pictures, you can go for the Polaroid B&W Film for 600*. The quality of the films is also confirmed in test reports.

The material of one pack is enough for eight pictures. The film material is very sensitive to light and should therefore not come into contact with light before the actual exposure. The unexposed film material should be stored in a cool and dry place.

Since the development of the film format, an image is 10.8 x 8.8 cm in size. The actual image is square and 7.7 by 7.7 cm. The rest is filled by a white area. Also available are editions with multicolored frames.

Batteries

What batteries do you need for the Polaroid Spirit 600 CL Siemens? With this type of camera, you can find the battery in the cassette along with the unexposed images. The disposable battery is rated high enough to last for all the unexposed photos in the cassette. Even when using the flash for each shot. So changing the film also represents changing the power source. This is the only power source that is assumed for the camera.

When the film is empty, do not dispose of the film cassette or battery in the household trash. It is best to take the plastic cassette or battery to an appropriate local drop-off location.

Manual for the Polaroid Spirit 600 CL Siemens

How to take photos with the instant camera? A quick guide to how the instant camera works.

First, you need to load the camera with the film. To do this, first push the slider on the side forward that the film door opens. Then insert the film cassette and close the flap again. The protective cover of the film ejects automatically.

Now it’s time to take the picture. Find your desired subject and press the shutter button on the side. The camera’s motor ejects the image. Now the photo chemistry starts developing the image. When the development process of the instant photo is completed after a few minutes, the photo can be closely examined.

Alternatives

If one does not find the camera, one can resort to alternatives. Two popular alternatives would be the Polaroid Family* and Polaroid Job Pro*. These models offer comparable features. They are also suitable for the 600 format.

If it should be a different film format, there is a larger selection of different instant cameras. For example, you can reach for the LomoInstant Automat* and Instax Mini 40*. The films for these instant cameras are sold online by many suppliers.