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En ManualUser Online PolaroidNowPlus
En ManualUser Online PolaroidNowPlus
En ManualUser Online PolaroidNowPlus
Instant Camera
Generation 2
User Manual
Polaroid NOW
Instant Camera
Generation 2
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6 Getting started
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6 How to take your first photo
7 Connecting to the app C
7 Adding a lens filter B L
8 Special Features M K
8 Using the flash A N
8 Setting exposure value (EV) F
9 Tips to take great photos
9 Charging
9 Cleaning
10 Troubleshooting
11 Customer Support E J J
11 Warranty
11 Technical Specifications O
12 Safety Information
12 Compliance
Camera
A Shutter Button F Film Door Button K USB-C Charging Port & Battery
Level Indicator
B Lens G Flash & EV Button
L +Button Mode Indicator
C Flash H ON | OFF Button
M +Button
Film Counter Display D Viewfinder I Film Counter Display
N Light Meter
The film counter display provides a lot of E Photo Eject Slot J Wrist Strap Loop
information about your camera: from how many O Tripod Mount
photos are left to battery level.
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3. Aim the camera at your subject. camera will turn blue to indicate that it's now
01 Polaroid NOW+ camera
Make sure you are at least 45cm (1.47ft) away connected to your phone. The connection is
02 USB-C Charging Cable
from your subject. made through the app, so there’s no need to
03 Quick Start Guide
The Polaroid NOW+ uses a viewfinder located pair the camera with your phone. This means
04 Lens filter kit (5 filters + 1 lens cover)
on the left side of the lens barrel. To aim at your the Polaroid NOW+ camera will not appear in
05 Wrist strap
subject, align your eye with the viewfinder barrel your phone’s list of Bluetooth® devices.
06 Safety & Compliance booklet
and use the image you see to help compose your The Polaroid NOW+ camera is always ready
shot. Be aware that your photo will not reflect to connect to the mobile app. Check the
2. Charge the camera.
exactly what you see through the viewfinder. For connection status with the +Button.
For safe transportation, the Polaroid NOW+
subjects closer than 1.2m (5.24ft), adjust your
won’t be fully charged when you receive Camera is searching for
4. Shop instant film. aim slightly up and to the left. →
it. To charge it, plug one side of the USB-C the mobile app.
This camera uses Polaroid i-Type and 600 It’s possible to focus on your subject, and then
cable into the camera and the other side Camera is connected to
instant film. You can shop it here. recompose your frame. To do this, half-press the →
into the charging adapter (5V/1A). We don’t the mobile app.
shutter button to lock focus and exposure. Adjust
recommend charging via a laptop. The battery Camera is not connected
your composition, and then fully press the shutter
level indicator LED will blink while the camera → to the mobile app but is
is plugged in and charging. This LED will turn How to take button to take the photo. Be careful not to cover
the flash or the photo eject slot with your fingers. searching for it.
off once the camera is fully charged. A full
charge through a wall socket takes about
your first photo
4. Press the shutter button.
2 hours. A fully charged Polaroid NOW+ will
have enough power to shoot 15 packs of film,
1. Turn on the Polaroid NOW+ camera.
Press the ON | OFF button until the film
The photo will eject from the slot at the front
of the camera. You will see that the photo will
Adding a lens filter
depending on usage. Remember to turn off
counter display lights up. This display will show be covered with a film shield to protect it from
the camera when you’re not using it to save Add stars, contrast, or color to your
how many photos are left. It should be at ‘0’ light. Please don’t pull on the film shield.
battery life. photography with the lens filter kit. To add a
because there is no film in the camera.
colored filter, press it over the lens. For the
5. Remove the photo.
3. Attach the wrist strap. starburst and red vignette filters, turn the filter
2. Insert the film pack. Leave your photo under the film shield for
until the small notch aligns with the light meter
Press the film door button and pull the door about 5 seconds. Gently lift the film shield so it
01 at the bottom of the lens. The filter will then
open. Hold the film with the darkslide facing up. rolls back into the camera. Remove the photo
click into place.
Slide the thin end of the cassette in first with and place it face down to continue shielding it
the tab facing towards you. Push the cassette from light as it develops. And no matter what
all the way into the camera until it clicks. Leave that song says, don’t shake the photo! Check
the pull tab on, as you will need that later to the back of the film packaging for the correct
remove the empty film pack. developing times.
Close the film door until it clicks.
The darkslide covered by the film shield 6. Turn the camera off.
will eject. Do not pull on the film shield. Press the ON | OFF button to turn off the
Remove the darkslide and allow the film Polaroid NOW+.
shield to roll back in. This retractable shield
is designed to protect photos from light
as they develop, so don’t remove it. If the
darkslide has not ejected, remove the film Connecting to the app
and reinsert it.
To ensure the camera displays the correct With the Polaroid NOW+, you can unlock
number of photos, always finish the film extra creative tools inside the Polaroid app.
before inserting a fresh pack. If you decide Download the Polaroid app to your mobile
Special Features → Self-timer. Press +Button once to
activate. Press once to deactivate.
Tips to take great photos Display This means:
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positioned under the flash. Get in touch using the Dimensions (0.4m-1.3m@Zone 1
details below. 150.16 mm (L) × 112.2 mm Close-Up, 1.0m-∞ @Zone 2
5. The film counter display shows the (W) × 95.48 mm (H) Standard)
Troubleshooting wrong number. USA/Canada
The display resets to ‘8’ each time a new film usa@polaroid.com Weight Focal length
1. My Polaroid NOW+ won’t eject my photo pack is inserted. If a partially used film pack +1 212 219 3254 457g (without film pack) Standard Lens: 102.35 mm
or darkslide. is inserted, the camera will display ‘8’ and (40mm/35 equivalent)
Make sure the camera is charged. The battery count down as each photo is taken. When you Europe/Rest of World Operating Temperature Close-up Lens: 94.96 mm
level indicator LED will blink red if it doesn’t next insert a full film pack, the counter will service@polaroid.com 40–108°F / 4–38°C, 5–90% (35mm/35 equivalent)
have enough charge to operate. If this is the correctly show ‘8’ remaining photos. 00 800 577 01500 relative humidity
case, recharge your camera then try again. Field of view
Still having trouble? Check how many photos 6. I took the first shot of a double exposure Polaroid International B.V. Compatible Film 41° vertical, 40° horizontal
you have left. If the film counter display photo, but I changed my mind. 1013AP Amsterdam Polaroid 600 and i-Type film
shows ‘0’, this means that there is no film left. Switch off your camera, and then press and The Netherlands Shutter speed
hold down the shutter button. Switch on the Battery 1/200 - 1sec. (Preset)
2. The flash doesn’t fire when I take a photo. camera again and the film count will display For more detailed and up- High performance lithium- 1/200 - 30 sec. and Bulb
The Polaroid NOW+ has a default flash, so ‘-’. Continue to hold the shutter button for to-date information, visit ion battery, 750mAh, 3.7V mode (App Mode)
it switches on as soon as you turn on the over 10 seconds until the film is ejected. polaroid.com/help. nominal voltage, 2.775Wh
camera. If it’s not firing, press the flash button Aperture
for <1 second until you see flash button light 7. I’ve opened the film door by accident. Materials F11- F64
turns on. Now what? Outer shells
These things happen. Polaroid cameras and Warranty Polycarbonate + ABS plastics Flash System
3. My photo turned out too dark. film packs are designed to prevent light leaks Auto-Adjust Output Vacuum
There are a few potential solutions for this. when the film door is opened. But if the film You can find the warranty Lens discharge tube strobe system
·If you’re using the flash, make sure you was exposed to direct, bright light there’s for the Polaroid NOW+ here: Polycarbonate resin
don’t accidentally cover it with your fingers. a risk your photos may be damaged. Take polaroid.com/warranty
·If you’re shooting outside, avoid a photo to remove it from the pack. Take
directing the camera towards the sun. another to see if the rest of your film is in
Excessive light may cause the camera to good condition. If not, insert a new film pack.
overcompensate when exposing the photo,
making it too dark. 8. My camera is behaving strangely.
·If you’re taking photos inside, remember What do I do?
that the Polaroid NOW+ has a flash limit of It sounds like it may need a reset. To reset
2m (6.56ft). If your subject is beyond that, your camera, open the film door and then
your photo may also turn out too dark. hold the ON|OFF button for >8 seconds.
·If you don’t want to use the flash, find
another light source. Can’t find what you’re looking for?
·If you’re half-pressing the shutter button Browse our frequently asked questions.
to play with your composition, remember
that half-pressing also locks exposure,
not just focus. So the camera will base
exposure on the first light reading.