Polaroid Spirit Rheem

The Polaroid Spirit Rheem is an instant camera from the 1980s. It is congruent with the Polaroid OneStep 600 in terms of the range of functions offered. It was created in collaboration with Rheem. Rheem or Rheem Manufacturing Company is an American company. It offers water heaters and boilers for homes and businesses, as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

The body of the camera is black in color. It is made of plastic. Rheem’s logo can be found on the housing. Blue was chosen as the color for the logo.

The Polaroid Spirit Rheem is characterized by its user-friendliness. Most of the setting options found on other types of cameras have been omitted. This allows it to be used by non-technical users and makes it suitable for many occasions. It is a good choice for parties. For weddings, the camera is also a lot of fun. Even on vacation, the camera looks great.

Changes to the exposure settings are not possible. The shutter speed cannot be changed. Also the aperture value cannot be selected. It is not possible to change the lens. It has a fixed focal length. The model does not have a zoom function. The shortest distance for focusing is 120 cm. This minimum distance must be kept for sharp pictures. There is a connection for a flash bar on the body of the camera.

Films for the Polaroid Spirit Rheem

Indispensable for taking pictures with the camera are the associated instant films. The manufacturer of the camera, the company Polaroid from the USA, has given up the production of film material. Fresh films are now being sold again under the old brand name.

Material is available for color photos and monochrome images. For color pictures with the camera there is the Polaroid Color Film for 600*. Those who prefer monochrome images can choose 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. The light-sensitive film stock should not come into contact with light outside the camera. For storing the unexposed film material, one should look for a cool and dry place.

An instant film has a size of 10.8 x 8.8 cm cm. The captured image occupies an area of 7.7 by 7.7 cm. The rest is filled by a white frame. Are white frames too boring? Then there are also editions with colorful frames.

Can Fujifilm films be used with the Polaroid camera? No, the Instax films can not be used with the camera.

Batteries

What kind of batteries are needed for the Polaroid Spirit Rheem? With this type of camera, you can find the battery inside the plastic case. So, replacing the film also serves as replacing the power source. There is no need to buy an additional battery for the camera.

The film cassette with the battery should not be disposed of in household waste. The battery should be recycled accordingly.

Tutorial for the Polaroid Spirit Rheem

How to use the instant camera? A quick tutorial on how to use the instant camera.

The first step is to load the 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 next step is done automatically by the camera. It removes the protective film from the film.

Now you can start taking pictures. To capture the desired photo subject on film, the shutter release button located on the side of the housing must be pressed through. The camera transports the image from the film cassette and the development of the image begins. After a few minutes, you have the finished image in your hand.

Alternatives

If you can’t locate the camera, you can opt for alternatives. One option that comes to mind first is the original model, the Polaroid OneStep 600, which has the same set of features. Plus, of course, it exposes the same film stock.

You might also want cameras from other manufacturers as an alternative. For example, you can go for the LomoInstant Wide* and Instax Mini 40*. Fresh film material can still be purchased for the cameras.