Polaroid 600 (1981–1995)

Name: Polaroid 600
Brand: Polaroid

A consumer instant film camera that uses high-speed 600 film and has a built-in electronic flash for indoor and low-light shots.

Overview

The Polaroid 600 came out in 1981 as part of Polaroid's 600 series. It became one of the most widely recognized and best-selling instant cameras of the 1980s. It was built to be easy to use and to give consistent results. It takes high-speed 600 film and has an integrated electronic flash, so it makes clear instant photos in a variety of lighting conditions, especially indoors.

Specifications

Production years	1981–1995
Film type	high-speed 600 film
Flash	integrated electronic flash
Focus	Fixed
Shutter speed	1/200 – 1/3 sec
Aperture	f/14
Focal length	109mm
Dimensions	160 x 138 x 106 mm
Weight	668 grams

Design

The Polaroid 600 has no adjustable settings. The optics are fixed-focus, so it is strictly point-and-shoot. The "600 Plus" variant has a special 6 V battery inside the film pack, which lets it run even with an empty pack. The camera gets all its power from the film pack, which is how the 600 series was designed.