The Polaroid Xiao was Polaroid’s attempt to push a new film format. The camera was first tested in Japan in the late 90s. It was later marketed internationally as the Polaroid i-Zone.
The camera is very simple in design and made of plastic. It was probably designed with young users in mind. The design is somewhat reminiscent of a pocket film camera. The built-in flash is powered by an AA battery (eBay / Amazon*).
The films are integral film, just like the Polaroid 600 cameras. Biggest difference, besides the size, is the lack of battery in the film cassette. Films are no longer produced for these types of cameras, so using them is no longer possible.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Instant camera |
| Film format | I-Zone Film |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | 1x AA battery |