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 introduced in 2025 by Polaroid. It features a flippable lid that protects the lens when closed and exposes the flash when open. Designed as a retro-styled point-and-shoot, it uses I-Type instant film and includes modern features like sonar autofocusing, scene analysis, and a hyperfocal 4-lens system. The build is primarily plastic but described as well made, with the flip mechanism serving both protective and functional roles.
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 Polaroid Flip has a retro design with a flippable lid that protects the lens when closed and activates the flash when opened. Its plastic construction feels solid, and the flip mechanism integrates both protection and function. The camera includes a hyperfocal 4-lens system and sonar autofocus for improved image accuracy.
Context
The Polaroid Flip was presented as a modern evolution of 80 years of Polaroid innovation, designed not to copy past models but to build upon them. It reflects Polaroid’s ongoing effort to blend nostalgic aesthetics with updated technology in the instant camera market.
Market
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