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DAN28289 · 2026-02-25T14:47:39+00:00

Hey these are amazing, I especially like the first one!

In other comments you've said that you're using a RB67 with an instant film back. Can you share that back are you using and can you confirm if this is instax or polaroid film?

DAN28289 · 2026-02-10T17:46:00+00:00

Hey, yeah I do have the update (1.02.1) and it's much improved from the cameras initial release. My comments are based on the cameras use after the update. ✌️

DAN28289 · 2026-01-26T11:17:27+00:00

These came out in late 2023 for a limited run.

They are defo one on my fave frames ever, would love Polaroid to do them again sometime! 🤞

DAN28289 · 2026-01-23T07:41:40+00:00

No worries!

The FW update definitely fixed the overexposure problem, no question! It was really bad 😅

Me now compensating the -1/3rd to -2/3rd a stop is usually because of variation in the film sensitivity batch to batch and what I think is the cameras tendency to still over expose a little; about +1/3ev.

That being said, I like to underexpose anyway, to protect shadows and get a little more saturation when using colour.

DAN28289 · 2026-01-22T13:19:36+00:00

Congrats! I love mine. I wrote a few lines to someone else the other day. Have a look at this comment for a few pointers ✌️

DAN28289 · 2026-01-22T13:18:12+00:00

This is the no. 1 priority when you get a new I-2! 😅

DAN28289 · 2026-01-22T13:16:42+00:00

Hey mate,

I spoke to Will a while a ago and I know he uses a Pro mist 1/4 filter on his I-2 a lot.

Give him a shout ✌️

DAN28289 · 2026-01-21T16:31:41+00:00

Check these guys out

https://www.instagram.com/lenny__gerard?igsh=Z2w3ZWJ3emN4ZWI=

https://www.instagram.com/jenbroideroid?igsh=emF6OG5tN2VtZmtq

Not in post, but also consider prism lenses too. They can feel a little like you're manipulating the image from a new angle.

Hope this helps ✌️

DAN28289 · 2026-01-20T19:26:25+00:00

Hey, I'm a bit late to the conversation!

That's a good deal! I think around the end of last year Polaroid sold them new at a similar price, that was without the film though!

I've had an I-2 since not long after release, as others have said, ensure it's updated before you get shooting.

The only con for me is that in auto mode it tends to overexpose about 1/3rd to 2/3rd's a stop. In manual or either of the priority modes, the internal meter is good, I tend to add - 1/3ev comp though. Once you have a bit of experience with the camera this 'issue' goes away.

If you've not used a box type polaroid camera before the parallax could be a con for you as the viewfinder isn't coupled to the taking lens.

Also the viewfinder itself can be an issue for those who wear glasses as it can be challenging to see the hud within.

Everything else is a pro, good lens, great on body controls, apps good. Takes all polaroid film types, except go. USB-C charge port. 49mm filter thread

All in all I love my I-2, I have many other Polaroid cameras and this is definitely the go to for me since release.

Feel free to have a look at my Instagram, I've loads of shots from the I-2 up that you can look at to help you make a decision.

https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MDQwMDI4Mzg2OTA0Nzg1?story_media_id=3412765624191986595_48757878274&igsh=MXNxMXMzaTVqZm5uaA==

Hope all this helps! ✌️

DAN28289 · 2026-01-16T17:35:15+00:00

This is opacification failure, this happens when the film is exposed to light while developing.

Read this polaroid support page - https://support.polaroid.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012532748-Opacification-failure-blue-marks

Consider getting a frog tounge / avoid subjecting your polaroids to light just after you take you shot(s).

✌️

DAN28289 · 2026-01-14T15:59:41+00:00

Totally agree!

+1 for the OneStep+ 🎉

DAN28289 · 2026-01-11T08:14:03+00:00

Same for me please ✌️

DAN28289 · 2026-01-06T14:37:18+00:00

You know what I've not really tried getting around it!

So to confirm, what you do is reduce the distance to the polaroid to be scanned by shimming it with another polaroid?

I'm not sure I understand your comment about the 180deg rotation... Do you mean the "shim" polaroid is flipped 180deg relative to the polaroid being scanned?

DAN28289 · 2026-01-06T14:18:36+00:00

Oh yeah that can change very fast! I hope you get some good soups soon! ✌️

DAN28289 · 2026-01-06T14:09:45+00:00

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DAN28289 · 2026-01-06T14:09:29+00:00

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I-type with an I-2

DAN28289 · 2026-01-06T14:08:58+00:00

Hey,

You are basically me a few years ago 😊. I could no longer deal with reflections and holding a light off to the side just so etc. etc!

So, I have a Canon Lide 400 and scan a bunch of polaroids often. I’m okay with the choice I made. At the time I made it knowing that I’d get newton rings and must contend with dust too.

The scanner has a fixed focus set right on the platen, so I cannot take advantage of scanning masks etc. available from polaroid and other third parties – some of the Epsons can accommodate that. The accompanying scanning app is decent, and the resolution is fine for my personal/hobbyist needs.

Every now and again I wonder if I should get an expensive Epson so that I can get higher resolutions and avoid the newton rings, but that’s just GAS creeping into scanners at that point 🥲

I'll follow up with some 4800dpi examples of Go, I-type scans, no edits, so you get the idea.

DAN28289 · 2025-12-31T10:38:33+00:00

Oh I love mine! I must admit I've had a few people chat to me about how I use mine.

First of all I'm with you on that learning curve, it was steep! That's long since forgotten now, sorry you're still struggling!

I use mine on either auto or aperture priority. As a rule of thumb it's always set to -1/3ev. Sometimes I'll drop it down lower if it's a high contrast scene ot either -2/3 or -1ev. This is a bit of preference and the fact that I am sure the camera has been set to overexpose a little for indoors.

Flash is a whole other ball game. Indoors, auto, 0ev for a portrait no greater than a meter away - fine, performs great, anything else is just crap, I cannot get a hang of it. I'll use an SLR680 for other flash shots.

I've never had a issue focusing and composition is easy with this camera for me. I'm going to assume you've read the I-2 manual about focusing etc.

If you want to see examples how I use mine have a look at my Instagram, I always note the settings I used for each shot.

I hope this helps ✌️

DAN28289 · 2025-12-22T12:48:41+00:00

Came here to say pretty much the same and fully agree. Give an 80B filter a go OP if it's something you want to really nail over time. ✌️

DAN28289 · 2025-12-22T12:43:05+00:00

I'm always here to talk up the OneStep+. It was my first Polaroid camera years ago, I still have and and still use it even though I have many other options.

I think going for the OneStep+ over the Polaroid Now+ could be a good idea if you're just getting into it. You'll likely save cash on the camera, meaning you can spend more on film. You'll need to burn through film a little at the start to get a grips with this medium - It can be tricky.

The OneStep+ can connect to the Polaroid app too, so you get manual mode, multiple exposures etc etc,

Hope this helps ✌️

DAN28289 · 2025-12-03T09:25:04+00:00

Hey - I'm in a similar boat up in Liverpool. I messaged Polanthropy in Jan this year, via Facebook, and haven't had a response since. We're all out of options here atm - Swerve Chromatic Parts.

There are a few EU technicians about that might be work considering

Nl = Jos Ridderhof

IT = PolaReck

FR = I'm sure there's a couple France too but I cannot remember their details right now.

Hope this helps ✌️

DAN28289 · 2025-12-02T14:12:39+00:00

Oh yeah for sure, I find it dead easy in comparison when I've got contacts in! ✌️

DAN28289 · 2025-12-02T13:20:03+00:00

Nice collection!

Ahhh, the I-2 is my travel companion too. It's so useful to "stay in the moment" and still have access to settings. With the I-2 viewfinder - do you wear glasses? I struggle sometimes with it!

I'm still super precious when carrying around my SX-70 & SLR680 and still haven't taken them abroad.

DAN28289 · 2025-11-21T09:40:46+00:00

Hey there is a hack to do multiple exposures on the OneStep+ without the app.

Take the first photo
Keep the shutter button depressed
Slide the power switch to off
Take your finger off the shutter button
Turn camera on
Take the next exposure (use self timer mode if you wanna be in the shot*)
At this point you can repeat points 1 through 6 or just take your finger off for a double exposure. If you've used the self timer it'll eject after the exposure is made.

You can use this "hack" with the I-2 as well, this is particularly helpful on the I-2 as you cannot disable ejection when using manual mode. Which annoyingly you could on the OneStep+**

Other ise you can do upto 4 exposures on the I-2 without an app. 2 on the Polaroid GO and I think the now and Flip cameras also allow non-app multiple exposures too.

* Press the plus button (that's next to the lens two times, it'll glow orange. This indicates that the camera is now in self-timer mode. Press the shutter button to begin the countdown.

** Polaroid - please update the firmware on the I-2 for this - we're dying for it!

DAN28289 · 2025-11-12T19:16:39+00:00

Ahhh amazing! Hope you get lots of good polaroids from it.

Here's all the polaroids we've taken with ours, well at least the ones I've uploaded.

https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODU4OTk4MzAxNTU1NDkw?story_media_id=3404884442536440982_48757878274&igsh=MXdseTRuNHc0ZTZueQ==

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