Polaroid Flip (2025)
A compact instant camera released in 2025 with a flippable lid and sonar autofocus
Overview
The Polaroid Flip is an instant camera Polaroid introduced in 2025. The lid flips up to expose the flash and drops back down to cover the lens. It's a retro-styled point-and-shoot that takes I-Type instant film. It also has sonar autofocusing, scene analysis, and a hyperfocal 4-lens system. The body is mostly plastic, but it's described as well made. The flip mechanism protects the lens and does a job in the shooting process too.
Specifications
| Aperture | F/8.5 – f/66.6 |
| Focus Type | Auto & Manual Focus |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 15.7" / 39.9 cm |
| Auto-focus | 4-zone focus |
| Features | Sonar autofocusing, scene analysis, hyperfocal 4-lens system, most powerful flash |
| Film Type | I-Type film |
Design
The Flip has a retro look and a flippable lid. Closed, the lid protects the lens. Opened, it activates the flash. The plastic construction feels solid. The camera has a hyperfocal 4-lens system and sonar autofocus, which improve image accuracy.
Context
Polaroid presented the Flip as a modern evolution of 80 years of Polaroid innovation. It was designed to build upon past models, not copy them. It's Polaroid's ongoing effort to blend nostalgic looks with updated technology in the instant camera market.
Market
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