Polaroid Spirit 600 Popsicle

The Polaroid Spirit 600 Popsicle is an instant camera from Polaroid. The offered range of functions of the model corresponds to the Polaroid One Step Flash.

This edition was designed for Popsicle. The colors yellow and black were chosen for the design of the edition. Next to the flash you can find the logo of Popsicle. Popsicle is an ice cream brand from the USA. Nowadays the company belongs to the multinational Unilever.

The Polaroid Spirit 600 Popsicle is characterized by its ease of use. If you’re used to a lot of settings options on your camera, you probably won’t find them on this model. This ease of entry means that the camera can be used by anyone and is suitable for many situations. Weddings or parties, for example, would be good uses for the camera. It is also a lot of fun to use on vacation.

The basic exposure settings cannot be changed. There is no way to freely adjust shutter speed and aperture. The lens has a fixed focal length. It is not possible to change the lens. This model does not have a practical zoom function. To achieve razor-sharp results, a minimum distance of 120 cm from the subject should be maintained.

Does the camera have a flash? Yes, the instant camera comes with an integrated flash. The flash fires automatically when taking pictures. Quite especially in low light situations, the flash is one of the most important features.

Films for the Polaroid Spirit 600 Popsicle

Of course, instant film is also required for the camera. The original film stock is no longer produced. However, there is a new edition under the same name from a new company.

There is a black-and-white and a color film available at specialty stores. The right choice 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*. Both films can deliver good results in tests.

Eight pictures can be taken with the contents of one pack. One should take care that the film material does not come into contact with light outside the camera. For longer storage, you should find a place that is as dry as possible. It should also not be stored too warm.

According to technical specifications, one image is 10.8 x 8.8 cm. The captured photo is square and measures 7.7 by 7.7 cm. The remaining area of the Polaroid picture is white. Are white frames too boring? Then there are also editions with colorful frames.

Batteries

What batteries are required for the Polaroid Spirit 600 Popsicle? In this type of camera, the power source is located in the film cassette. It supplies power to the camera technology and the flash. So replacing the film is also replacing the battery. This is the only battery needed for the camera.

After the film is empty, the film cassette should not be disposed of in the household trash. It is better to take the plastic cassette or battery to an appropriate local drop-off location.

Polaroid Spirit 600 Popsicle Instruction Manual

What are the ways to take pictures with the instant camera? A brief guide to taking pictures with the Polaroid camera.

First, you need to load the camera with the instant film. To do this, slide the slider on the side forward and open the film door. Then insert the film cassette and close the flap again. The protective film that has protected the film material from light up to now is now automatically removed by the camera technology.

Now you can start taking pictures. Hold the camera on the subject and press the shutter release button. The camera transports the image from the film cassette and the development of the image begins. After a few minutes, the development process is complete and you can view the image.

Alternative Cameras

If one cannot find the camera, one can move on to other options. As a first option, one can choose the Polaroid One Step Flash. It is similar in the range of functions and the same film material is exposed.

If it is to be a different film format, there is a wider selection of different instant cameras. Two non-Polaroid instant cameras are the LomoInstant Wide* and Instax Mini 8*. The instant films are still produced for these models as well.