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Mixed Reviews for the Polaroid Camera

Mixed Reviews for the Polaroid Camera

30 reviews between Feb 15, 2023 and May 18, 2023.

The Polaroid camera is loved by many for its retro feel, but some reviews suggest that the new models do not match the quality of the older ones. Complaints include poor picture quality, dark or blurry photos, issues with the charger, and disappointing film bundles. However, some reviewers still find the camera fun and easy to use. Overall, the Polaroid camera may not be for everyone, but it still brings back nostalgic memories for many users.

Polaroid Now I-Type Instant Camera - Black & White (9059) : Electronics
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  • Regreso al pasado

    Me encanta, me regresa al niño 👦 que el tiempo alejó de mi 😅

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Others
    • Ease of Use
    May 18, 2023
  • Disappointing image quality

    First film pack with kit was poor

    Sentiment
    • None
    Content
    • Features and Quality
    • Film Quality
    May 18, 2023
  • Garbage, went through 2, both Garbage

    Garbage

    Sentiment
    • Negative
    Content
    • Features and Quality
    • Picture Quality
    May 13, 2023
  • Don’t buy open package

    I bought an open package used-like new 2nd generation Polaroid. When it came time to charge it, the charger didn’t fit. I compared it to the older model and it turns out they sold me a 2nd generation gave me the box and and charger but a
    Generation 1 camera.

    Sentiment
    • Negative
    Content
    • Orders and Delivery
    • Defective Product
    May 11, 2023
  • Good camera

    This camera is nice but it dies quickly. You have to charge it often. I wish it came with more film.

    Sentiment
    • None
    Content
    • Features and Quality
    • Battery Life
    May 11, 2023
    • A little disappointing

      I had a great time with this for about six months. I took it out about four times just out and about to take photos.
      However it just stopped working one day. The gears that roll the photo out no longer work which is pretty disappointing considering how little I used it. Tried cleaning it and everything. Even when the product was working the exposure was either way to high or to low to get a decent shot.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Defective Product
      May 09, 2023
    • Perfect!

      I bought it for my wife and I to take pictures at the hospital when my son is born and we’ve tested it out some and it’s amazing and more than we could imagine.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Ease of Use
      May 08, 2023
    • Expired film

      I ordered the camera / film combo. Disappointing start - the box contains the camera and film was open and ripped and the included film box was expired. Not cool paying full price for expired film.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Orders and Delivery
      • Defective Product
      May 06, 2023
    • Cool but not worth the money

      I was so excited to have a polaroid again but for what I paid for it, it is poor quality. All photos have lines across them and are either crazy dark or almost white. I know old school Polaroids weren't known for fantastic photos, but they were a lot better than this. Sent back 2 days ago, waiting for refund.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Picture Quality
      Apr 30, 2023
    • Classic

      The original camera 📷 classic, never disappoint

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Others
      • Old vs New Polaroid
      Apr 29, 2023
    • Really lovely but can your pocket manage

      It’s a really good camera beats the Fuji mini Polaroid camera (I don’t know the model but my friend has one and we compared and the Polaroid is better) because it has a self timer and flash. It came quickly but the only issue is that the film is expensive but it shouldn’t be a shock if research is done before purchasing.
      The whole wait for the picture to develop in darkness is annoying and you can’t take indoor pictures without a lot of light

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Picture Quality
      Apr 25, 2023
    • Not good

      I wanted to own a Polaroid for the last 5 years but I couldn't afford a good Polaroid. I was under the impression that this would take good Polaroids but its not. My Polaroid had water damages and stretch marks in the Polaroid.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Picture Quality
      Apr 24, 2023
    • Holding out

      Product was ok. Minor scratches on the bottom an i didn't get "the bundle" i was promised a empty photo case(no pictures) and just the body. I knew it didn't come with a charger. Didn't know it didn't come with photos or i would have gotten the cheaper one. (Basically what they gave me) (not what i payed for)

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Orders and Delivery
      • Defective Product
      Apr 17, 2023
    • Awful film quality

      It doesn’t matter if you refrigerate film, develop it in complete darkness. I have two of these cameras. One at work and one at home. Both awful. I miss the olden days one. Batteries and all.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Defective Product
      Apr 17, 2023
    • Doesn't work

      Waste of money. Doesn't work at all. Film never processed through the camera like it should. Camera "turns on" and does nothing. Huge waste of money on the camera and film.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Defective Product
      Apr 11, 2023
    • Takes really bad pictures

      These were both taken up close and still blurry. The one with the ligt in it is odd because there was no ligt on to that side of the room. I do not reccomend this camera. We had one when I was a kid and it was great. These new ones not so much.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Picture Quality
      Apr 09, 2023
    • No film

      I got the camera but the film that is shown in the pic was not with it

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Orders and Delivery
      • Film Quality
      Apr 04, 2023
    • Dark photos

      No matter how you take the picture it's super dark. It's like there is a tinted lens on it that doesn't allow for full exposure. A bit disappointed since I looked on the polaroid website and they said this is intentional.

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Dark Photos
      Apr 04, 2023
    • Nonexistent picture quality

      Can't take a photo of a dark-skinned person in any kind of light or background, the whole thing comes out dark

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Picture Quality
      Mar 16, 2023
    • Genial.

      No es una cámara para todo el mundo, pues la resolución no es la de una cámara digital de las actuales. Además, hay varias cosas que pueden salir mal al tomar una foto, pero esto es lo que a hace este tipo de cámaras tan geniales, que debes tomarte tu tiempo para sacar fotos. Recomendadisima. Fácil de usar, la mejor combinación de tecnología actual y antigua.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Ease of Use
      Mar 15, 2023
    • Average Quality Prints

      There are not many options to control how your photo prints out like the newer version of the camera. Despite adequate lighting, the prints are always SO dark! The colors often fade into one another. This is an average camera as other brands that are less expensive may produce higher quality prints.

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Picture Quality
      Mar 13, 2023
    • Picture quality not clear & vibrant

      Loved that it is an instant camera. However, very disappointed with picture quality. The old Polaroid cameras take better pictures than the new ones.

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Picture Quality
      Mar 09, 2023
    • Exactly what I expected!

      So fun and easy to use. Very similar to the one I had growing up.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Ease of Use
      Mar 04, 2023
    • Garbage

      The pictures show up blurry, the brightness is terrible, and you have a 50/50 chance of the camera actually taking a semi-decent photo. Super disappointed. Especially for the money I spent

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Picture Quality
      Mar 03, 2023
    • Brings back memories

      Great camera, brings back memories excited to use it.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Ease of Use
      Mar 02, 2023
    • Works great

      Easy to set up, and takes great pictures. It even has a timer so you can get everyone in the picture!

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Ease of Use
      Mar 01, 2023
    • Gift

      He loved it. If only the refill film was a little more affordable.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Pricing
      • Price
      Feb 24, 2023
    • Polaroid- what the heck happened?!

      I have a box of beautiful polaroids from the mid 1990s that are still vibrant, rich and crisp. I purchased a Polaroid Now camera for Christmas ‘22 for my daughter and the difference is night and day —literally— because the new Polaroid photos look like I took them in a dark tunnel while traveling at the speed of light. The new pix like the sad ghosts of Polaroid past- grainy, anemic, and unfocused. The picture quality was so bad I thought the camera was faulty and returned it and the second one was just as horrible.

      I uploaded new and old pictures to show the drastic difference. The pictures on the left are 30 yrs old and the pix on the right are a month old. How could quality have gotten so much worse in 30 years?! It’s mind blowing. I also have Polaroids from 1970 that are better than the 2023s though not nearly as good as that 90’s camera that I wish I still had. Sigh.

      My review is if you never had a Polaroid and don’t remember that they used to be like real photos and if you like blurry shades of grey —you may be ok with this.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Old vs New Polaroid
      Feb 23, 2023
    • Sucks

      I have taken 3 decent photos since buying it. I've gone through 40 films experimenting with different tips for better photos but it always comes out dark or blurry. Waste of money. Better off getting disposable cameras

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Features and Quality
      • Picture Quality
      Feb 15, 2023
    • Great for a gift

      Mu gf loved it for Valentine’s

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Others
      • Price
      Feb 15, 2023

Sentiment Analysis

  • Positive(10)
    33%
  • Negative(15)
    50%
  • None(5)
    17%
-17 Net Promoter
Score

Popular Topics

  • Picture Quality(10)
    33%
  • Defective Product(6)
    20%
  • Ease of Use(6)
    20%
  • Film Quality(2)
    7%
  • Old vs New Polaroid(2)
    7%
  • Price(2)
    7%
  • Battery Life(1)
    3%
  • Dark Photos(1)
    3%

Languages

  • English(28)
    93%
  • Spanish(2)
    7%

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