Polaroid Impulse Autofocus AF Instant Film Camera

Polaroid Impulse Autofocus AF Instant Film CameraDesigned for Polaroid's 600 series integral film, the Impulse AF models are similar in body design to the autofocus models released for SX 70 film (usually known as OneStep AF models) in that they feature a non folding plastic body, plastic lens and sonar focusing. The Impulse autofocus models feature higher quality 3 element lenses than the fixed focus Impulse models. The Impulse AF is usually found in a mid grey colour, but there were a variety of

Designed for Polaroid's 600-series integral film, the Impulse AF models are similar in body design to the autofocus models released for SX-70 film (usually known as OneStep AF models) in that they feature a non-folding plastic body, plastic lens and sonar focusing. The Impulse autofocus models feature higher quality 3-element lenses than the fixed-focus Impulse models.

The Impulse AF is usually found in a mid grey colour, but there were a variety of different colours of Impulse released including yellow, blue and purple. The body is a hard-wearing plastic, and features rubber grips around the rear, a tripod-socket, flash-ready light, film counter and timer LED. The flash is raised by pressing down onto the top of the unit; this also turns the camera on and retracts the lens cover.

Features common to all Impulse autofocus models are:

Three element plastic lens with fixed aperture (116mm, f9)

90 cm (3 ft) minimum focus distance.

Exposure compensation controls below lens.

Self-timer function
Flash fires for every shot; cannot be user controlled.

With its unique shape, rubber binocular grips and pop-up flash, the Polaroid Impulse might be the oddball of the 600 family, but it’s got a certain charm about it. Its rugged design makes it perfect for anyone with a habit of bumping into things, and the automatic flash makes it ideal for late nights and parties. Just don’t drop it in the punch bowl, it’s not that tough.