How to use a POLAROID CAMERA correctly - Polaroid OneStep 2

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This video walked you through all the features on the Polaroid OneStep 2 camera and shows you how to use a polaroid camera. I even show you haw to take a polaroid double exposure.
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There are a lot of pointers in this video that apply to all instant cameras and will help you get the best results when shooting with instant film on the polaroid onestep + or polaroid onestep 2. You will learn things like how to shoot using instant film, how to use a polaroid camera, tips for using instant cameras, instant photography lighting tips. During the video I take you on a polaroid photoshoot going you instant photography tips. This is not a polaroid camera review instead its all the details on how to do polaroid photography for beginners. polaroid I-type, polaroid itype, polaroid camera review
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[@clearlyed]

This video has a lot more production in it. I would love to know what you think as I'm thinking of creating a lot more KZbin content next year. THOUGHTS?

[@pianoaaron93]

Photos In Color Definitely noticed that & I love it! I have one of these and got super excited when you showed how to get a double exposure 😬

[@MackeeMouseMedia]

This kind of production quality is my goal for 2019! Love this video man! Big fan of your channel.

[@simeon5666]

Photos In Color how do u put the pictures u take on the camera onto a computer????

[@idaliameshoulam3680]

Can you do a triple exposure?

[@csmith1536]

What happens if it jams? I’m lost

[@WesleyF1993]

Polaroid’s are sick, but the film is silly expensive

[@gush35z67]

Wesley Fidler good point

[@lenovovo]

Yeah Wesley Fidler, you are right, You know what Wesley Fidler, this camera is just like printers, the printers are cheap, but where they make their money is, is in the ink, wouldn't you agree?

[@arandomfromtheinternet105]

LENOVOVO that’s a other way too look at it, but i’m paying $100 and $16 for 8 film cards

[@TiberianFiend]

@@lenovovo Polaroid film has always been expensive, even back when the real company was selling millions of them every year. You've just been spoiled by digital photography.

[@Jonas-kr3on]

@@TiberianFiend but he didn't say that it was expensive tho.... Wesley Fidler said that lol

[@alessandrofranzoni5960]

Istant films will have a future if they become cheaper

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

Yeah, i was given a camera that was being chucked out, works perfectly fine but £20 each just for the film...

[@ViezeVingertjes]

Probably never going to happen, it's been expensive since begin of time. Keeps it more exclusive though, which is nice too. But buying it in bulk helps, I'm down to $10 per pack that way, instead of 22.

[@MedievilWrath]

Photography has always been an expensive hobby and that will never change. Buy the film in bulk. Or, if you really want it for cheap, there's plenty of great options on ebay if you don't care about buying brand new and don't mind using the older models.

[@luir765]

Michael wait wdym “buying in bulk” ?

[@ViezeVingertjes]

@@luir765 Larger quantities at once, so lets say 20 packs, 50 packs or even 100 packs, the more you buy, the cheaper they can offer it to you.

[@DanceToned]

I love my Polaroid camera. This video really helped my learn how to use it better. I wish more people would shoot with instant cameras

[@jameslane3846]

They will since type 100 packfilm is being brought back by Super Sense. That's the pro instant film for the big brand cameras like Hasselblads and Mamiya RB/RZ cameras.

[@depfknr9211]

Dance Lovely I wish to the prices were lower😢

[@seanbeconovich9410]

Dance Lovely, what kind of Polaroid camera do you have? I own three classic Polaroid cameras (mid-1960s, early 1970s, and late 1990s) and three modern Polaroid cameras (a Polaroid Pic-300 camera, a Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 camera, and a Polaroid Originals One Step 2 camera).

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

im poor

[@gejnijeokej314]

I wish more people would shoot up heroin.

[@buyaport]

Of course the film is "expensive", instant film always has been. But it saves you the hassle of post processing, transferring and printing the pictures from your smartphone (which is not free either). Compare the prices for phone printers (which make smaller pictures) or for normal printers (+ colors). Is it worth it? You decide. The great thing about instant photography is the experience to get a REAL picture (almost) instantly.

[@robertknight4672]

I like that I can write the date and location on the white bottom of the photo.

[@clintwilson6380]

You're paying for the magic.

[@Bananovskyyy]

Or i can go to any mall, walk up to a machine, connect my phone via bluetooth and get full-size photo instantly printed out for 1 PLN = 0.26 USD

[@peoplez129]

Uh yeah...it is worth the hassle, because you can buy a professional quality 4x6 printer for the same price as this camera, and for the same price as 16 polaroid shots, you can print over 100 photo's. Which means you can literally get 5 times the prints for the same price, and bigger prints too, of higher 300dpi quality. And if you really want, you can just crop on that 4x6 to make it look like a polaroid border, while also applying a polaroid film filter to images. So printing your own images is very much an astronomically better option. I'm sorry, but polaroid is dead. And this is coming from someone who shot on the original real polaroids. It's all marketing to try to get people to buy crap for nostalgia purposes. And a plastic lens? No thanks. They could have thrown some real glass in there at least, maybe even an interchangeable lens setup that allows you to use real lenses. But even then it'd be a tough sell.

[@黒字影山]

@@peoplez129 Thank you for your insights (:

[@kuromaru5344]

Just got one for my birthday, really awesome also didn't know you could put it in your pocket without it being damaged

[@kerasway3830]

he said it was okasy

[@TheOn3LeftBehind]

Whoa, amazing tip about the double exposure! I had no idea I could do that!

[@aaronholmes7708]

Polaroid Originals are making photography fun again! Amazing company!

[@АлексейТабашников-м4у]

*Loving my **Bestt.Digital** portable Printer. Small enough to carry in my little bag and not at all heavy. Getting a lot of use out of it and having a great time printing on the go. Works for me.*

[@onetao8]

I own this camera and I have used several other Polaroid cameras. One thing not mentioned in this video is that the viewfinder if off to one side and you have to compensate for this to get you subject in frame. It makes it really tricky to get the composition you want. The film itself is more expensive than other brands. I pay $32AUD for 8 photos. Also, I know polaroids are supposed to look retro/vintage but the photos this camera produces are way more washed out/faded than other brands. Just some things to consider before you buy this camera.

[@skillian09]

I like how you explained in detail about this camera. Perfect!

[@muktarani692]

This is by far one of the best reviews I have seen in general of any product. I love Polaroids! definitely convinced and going to buy this 📷

[@JadenWhite]

0:36 Sponsored video so take this into consideration

[@steven3379]

A version of these were used by pros back in the day to check lighting and so forth before taking the "actual" portrait on the non-instant camera! I love the spontaneous aspect of the format.. Good video!

[@DarthVader1977]

by* pros

[@steven3379]

@@DarthVader1977 oops..😉

[@JupitersGoneMad]

The double exposure hack is amazing!!!! However I'm wondering if that could have any negative effects on the camera?

[@luismontoya5973]

There is no way for that to damage the camera. Its just exposing the photo with light again.

[@EyoStephaniex3]

I loved this video so much! I feel like film is making a come back in this generation. I've seen more and more people purchasing and wanting a polaroid cameras now. Everyone wants a picture that you can keep forever, but besides being on a phone that you might break and never see again. My favorite part of this video is that little hack that you did, I will definitely be trying that soon, hope I can show you the outcome of mine! :)

[@RS-Amsterdam]

No Ibis, No dual card slot, and we still can have a lot of fun. Unbelievable but true ;-) Great video, thanks for sharing, great holidays all the best for 2019

[@clearlyed]

hahahahahaha. this was awesome RS. and yes pooled cameras and instant cameras can be a LOT of fun. Happy holidays to you too.

[@Nanou197373]

indeed! Cartier-Bresson didn't have dual card slots either... I love Polaroid, I've been using it a lot this year. It's very fun indeed. My Flickr is here with some examples: www.flickr.com/photos/nanou1973/ Happy winter festivities xx

[@AmariMaisonet]

I’m so hurt I thought that the yellow slidder was to make the frame larger or bigger and I searched a video to figure out why my polaroids were coming out dark... this makes so much sense now.

[@batshats8243]

Thank you, I had no idea how to take photos with it, and just randomly go ahead and shot. I'm excited to try the double effect.

[@hectorpacheco5154]

KZbin before video: Hey! Take this survey please to improve our ads. Me: yeah sure :) Also me: *NONE OF THE ABOVE*

[@raelynneweird6447]

This video makes really excited about getting a Polaroid camera!

[@clearlyed]

Awesome. They are exciting to own.

[@louiehall1444]

Very effective video, Simple whilst explaining the entire camera. Thank you

[@Adnelson1427]

I learned more in your nine minutes than I did in 4 6 minute ones!!! thanks a million

[@Crawlerbasher]

I use the fugifilm instead mini 9 for my instant film camera. I find it a hit or mix with my photos and is quite expensive to get the shots right. But it's a fun party camera and is great for sharing your photos and giving them out. Defently limited.

[@person3146]

Do the pictures print straight from the camera and develop? What are prices for film? Pls reply xx

[@amy233]

For the double exposure, do we have to adjust the exposure since the picture is being exposed twice? And if so, would it only be when we’re outside or in brighter light?

[@badgerinabluedress4866]

this doesn't work as easily as they say and it jams the camera. it also messes up the picture count.

[@alessia9929]

@@badgerinabluedress4866 sorry to say but I actually tried it and, (for me) it did not mess up the photo count

[@badgerinabluedress4866]

@@alessia9929 did you do anything different (because I'd really like it to work)?

[@pamcakeslove12]

I learned so much thank you. U recently got a Polaroid and I had no idea how to use it but thank you this really helped.

[@nohickies5873]

Damn sure wish I had watched this video before I started messing around with it, ended up wasting 3 photos 🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️

[@21ilovemylife]

No Hickies sameeeee

[@periodtprrr552]

bro i wasted 7!!!!!!

[@mscampbell6998]

Me too..lol all good

[@Axtuax]

wated 10 so far

[@soleiw7081]

watching this video inspired me to purchase a Polaroid camera. Now that I know a few tips/tricks, I cant wait to take photos with it.

[@TheHopefulGuitarist]

Dude, I don’t really know much about cameras but my wife wants a Polaroid camera for her birthday so I’m looking through reviews. This has got to be one of the best reviews regardless of the topic I have ever seen. Your effort to show different styles, directions, lighting options…. Well done. Thank you for putting this effort into your review and video.

[@gerrardmcmaster4931]

Love your enthusiasm and delivery.... I’m now hoping they improve the quality of the finished image, they’re working on it and with them luck. Let’s hope they can get the saturation as good as Fuji instax mini or wide, cheers again for a good video

[@KywaunJackson]

My dumb ass wasted a picture cuz I went outside while it was cold and rainy and the pic came out blank lol. You learn something new everyday

[@vintagephoto479]

So amazing! Thank u so much! Until i haven’t see this video i didn’t know about the double exposition. A great hug from Pescara, Italy

[@Sharonrosenschein]

Been having issues with my camera but my boyfriend took nice pics of us weeks ago. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. But I feel confident now after watching this video. Thanks👍🏾

[@TheHebrewHammers]

I love all the advice he gives about exposure settings /s

[@BLUM864]

I love this video! I didn’t think to do the double exposures on this camera:) 🥰 definitely will have to give it a try! Thanks for the tips!

[@clearlyed]

its pretty awesome that you can do this with polo aid 1 step 2 cameras.

[@RufleX]

nice tips, I just bought this camera but I see something blurry in the viewfinder and since it is my first Polaroid camera I don't know if it is normal or something is wrong with my camera.

[@Human_Evolution-]

That double exposure hack is over powered. OPAF!

[@EvaaBanevaa]

My bf just got me the One Step + and I love it so much! I've wanted a Polaroid camera for a while now. I'm still trying to figure it out. I've taken a couple and they didn't turn out all that great because of lighting issues. He tried to take a picture of me in the kitchen with all the lights on and I told him not to use flash because I never like flash on regular cameras but even with all the kitchen light on, it was still dark. So I guess that's totally different than a regular camera. But I know once I figure it all out, I'll love it even more!! I do keep my light exposure setting in the middle though. Films these take r so expensive, even more so than the Fuji ones, so I'm trying not to f up

[@ddphotograph]

Brilliant, love watching videos like this, getting into film more so have 2 polaroid cameras now and a 35mm camera

[@sherwinS_13]

Just got my Polaroid today...brings back old School memories

[@clearlyed]

awesome I love my polaroid cameras.

[@marksouthwell4490]

Quite refreshing to see 'proper photos ' . As much as I like digital, I prefer film photos 👍😊

[@seanbeconovich9410]

That model, Amanda, is beautiful! She shows why Polaroids are still great at making pretty things look even prettier!

[@MrMfloor]

I wasn’t paying much attention but thanks for explaining how that digital camera works!

[@amesae2888]

I am the 11, 000 thumps us,... YAY!!!! I got the polaroid for my birthday next tuesday, so I am here, to take super cool shots!!! Hello from mexico.. Thanks for your info :) love the videos and the tricks :)

[@thekrillsta]

You really can’t beat being able to hand someone a photo right then and there. I carry instant film and my slr if I ever want to ask a stranger for a photo. They are much more receptive if you give them a Polaroid to take with them.

[@angelevarcurioso8523]

Does polaroid cameras have the same film? I'm planning to buy an old polaroid but I don't know if there are still available films

[@Disteh]

professionalism at its finest

[@nemesigodnes]

I bought the same camera as a gift for myself for Christmas (😁) and I had no clue about the double exposure!!! I've really appreciated this video!! Thanks as always

[@irenelalouve2679]

so can we do the trick of double exposure with say 3 or 4 shots (and letting the photo eject on the last one?)

[@clearlyed]

Correct. It will work as many times as you like.

[@nohickies5873]

And they say it’s so easy even a kid can work it... well I’m an adult and I couldn’t figure it out on my own

[@Nanou197373]

oooh I love you! I had no idea about this trick to make double exposures with a OneStep2 (I've been doing some with the OneStep+) so I'm going to go test this. Also the trick about the flash to get the subject in focus behind a tree in daylight. You've been so helpful to me. Thank you :) I will subscribe to your channel now. That's awesome

[@renjuscreativeworld4037]

Can we use Kodak or Fuji instant film instead of the original with this camera?

[@lumpyplop]

I have this camera, love it...BUT...film is expensive. And I cant figure out why all my photos are mega under exposed :(

[@bajbansal5720]

I too have this issue of under exposed photos. It's a real shame as I bought it to capture some nice family moments and they come out dark, wasted film :( I also noticed no one had responded to this comment despite others mentioning it. Can anyone help?

[@ToxicTears]

Mine seems to be jammed, nothing will come out and I can’t seem to open it more than a few mm 🙃

[@brittanycastaneda4936]

Thanks for the double exposure hack!! Loved this video!

[@ThisIsBrooklyn03]

I just bought this camera and I’m so excited for it to come in so I can use it

[@Bertzcommodities]

My original one step works so beautifully , love shooting with it !!!

[@Bertzcommodities]

Winter Soldier $24 at an antique shop (:

[@ava6368]

Berts Commodities I’m jealous 😮

[@boukebeer]

Hey man, love the video and the quality of it. But just a very few things I notice as a Polaroid geek😹 You don't have to keep the film in the dark anymore. They figured it out for the most part so it is possible to just keep it in the light. So it isn't needed, just reccomended. I did however not know how to take double exposures on the one step 2 so love that! And lastly for you I'd recommend to look at the Polaroid sx-70 alpha camera. It's an original Polaroid slr which gives you sharper pictures because of the glass lens. But nice video overall!

[@extremeegon1466]

that double exposure thing got me sold..using polaroid 600 for 28 years now!

[@iaincameron4867]

A lot of the pics have a strong magenta colour cast. Is it something your doing with the camera or is it inherent with the film?

[@erikmartinez7078]

Great video thanks for the tips. If I am shooting in black and white film is the flash necessary ? Is it better to keep it off? Or it depends on the lighting in which you are in?

[@whiptheyacht]

got the polaroid onestep+ for xmas. its so much fun and if i wanted the picture on my phone, i can use the scanner on the app

[@batshats8243]

How do you change between colored and black/white photos? Is it dependent on the film ?

[@MedievilWrath]

Thank you for the video! I'm getting the Stranger Things bundle for my birthday and did NOT know about the double exposure trick. Should make for some interesting pics. I'm super stoked. ^ - ^

[@acceptingWhatIS]

so helpful - i am loving my polaroid now

[@RubyGem]

how do you have some with no color and with color is there a button for that?

[@jameswilson6451]

I just got one and by far the best thing I've ever bought

[@Webrisernl]

Does the film also work with the older polaroid cameras?

[@kdra4691]

I took my first photo and I put it in the exposure in the middle(it was a Lanscape) and I did the flash and it turned out almost completely black, what did I do wrong :(

[@AVILAUSARMY]

I just bought one for my girlfriend and she loves it! I can’t wait to start taking awesome pics with this camera

[@feliencools3218]

Hi Ed, when are you shooting with flash off or do you use most of the time the flash even in daylight?

[@mandishelby2584]

Great video. Thanks for making it. I just got one for my daughter. She loves vintage and your video really helped her out shes been taking great shots :D

[@babyblue7731]

Yo you single?

[@robbonavco1610]

My polaroid instamatic photos are all off centre. A little research tells the Viewfinder and lens not aligned. Gives you something to be considering at all times. Not so much instant as irritating. Any quick fix rules of thumb?

[@emeriesmith5]

I took the piece of that goes around the camera lens and I don’t know what it’s called 😭 Does anyone know the actual name for that piece?

[@emilybenitez5707]

My mom got me this exact camera like 6 months ago, and I still can’t figure out how to use it.

[@sonnybedez7040]

Emily Benitez I’m having the same prob, back in the 80’s and 90’s these cameras were so easy an simple to use. I’ve waisted so much film trying to balance it out.

[@amirgort3892]

Mate... Awesome. I really love your work. Thanks for hours and hours you spend on this videos.

[@l042987]

Just got a Polaroid and love instant film

[@mattmah3602]

Thank you so much for your video :)) it really helped me, i really liked how you introduce it, drescribed and demonstrated the use of the camera. Even thouhg two years have passed, i really hope i can take some cool pictures after this good review and explanation of the camera!! :))

[@lebcedars2009]

I was buying a polaroid right now- but decided to see your video first - 15 minutes for a photo to develop? That’s a dealbreaker for me, i will got instax wide or square then tbh ! Do the 600 take that long as well?

[@sidious1391]

yes, the 600 take that long as well, but thats apart of the fun! put it in your pocket, gift it to people afterward!

[@Wisconsinlife]

But can you do.........A TRIPLE EXPOSURE?

[@mr.smirnoff4317]

Yes

[@AaronRulesz4Eva95]

Mr. Smirnoff have you tried it? I’m curious, thanks.

[@supremecoolemmanuel2372]

Do we have to wait 50 minutes before the photo is ready?

[@florianinside5666]

That Double-exposure-Hack, does it work on the Plus-Model too?

[@clearlyed]

It sure does yes.

[@Mikevasquez.]

Photos In Color does it damage the camera? I recently got the new one and i rather not use the app to take double exposure.

[@amiliabusby8864]

I put my film pack in upside down as never had one before and didnt know it mattered... but now its not coming out. any help?

[@Othellooidum]

Good guy with a polariod. Helpful video, thanks a lot.

[@imasavage3006]

I got my camera yesterday and the first picture I took got so many white on it and I did not know why but, the next day while I went trough the box I found close up lens so I tried taking a picture with that on to see if it would help. The picture I took got all white it has been 20 min. Its not even dust to a colur just white. I got beatterys and everything I needed but it would’t work.

[@onetwofourten]

I received a Onestep+ for Christmas and I am by no means a photographer so all of my photos come out very underexposed and ugly. Thanks for explaining how to take better photos in a very easy to understand way!

[@forevergenella]

Same!!!!

[@forevergenella]

That’s why I’m here

[@CokaRolla]

I just bought one, I’m going to use it for my honeymoon. I thought retro-vintage style pictures would be fun for those important memories. Phones take beautiful pictures for cheap but I think they don’t have that “artistic” feel to them

[@GeloYellow]

What scanner did you use to scan these?

[@Advtiime]

Is it true we need to store the film in a refrigerator before using them?

[@felakhiangte1765]

Does it save in memory card?

[@crickcrot]

Just got this camera second hand it's in perfect condition but the problem is the film its not good enough colours are dull not like Polaroid used to be, I had a instax 300 wide camera that was a whole lot brighter but sometimes washed out I think with the price of the film instant are not up to much Quality wise I will give them up.

[@showttyyssslikeeeameloddyy7692]

I really like instant film because you get to keep it for ever not like your phone. And i want to remember moments when i am older

[@Zombiewarden321]

How expensive is it I'm getting my first camera soon so I want to know how much it is

[@Thedreams_w]

What’s up dude I have a quick question I want to paint black and white on pictures how can I do that in light room it’s almost like selective but I want some part in the picture to be white and black not all the pictures

[@VaughnFelixMusic]

Love it!! I’m gonna start using mine more And I just got a film camera so that’ll be exciting to get some vintage shots!

[@clearlyed]

Awesome. I still love shooting film too. What polaroid camera do you have? id love to know what people are shooting and what they think of them.

[@VaughnFelixMusic]

Photos In Color I got the Nikon F3. It’s really nice but a few quirks. I just started using it on some photo shoots and waiting for the film to come back, but mostly just practicing on family pictures for now.

[@beverlywaits7663]

Wow,This was a good video, Thankyou, I've learned a lot from it😀👍🏾👍🏾

[@nittaidrucker3968]

Hey great video, do u know if it is possible to do double exposure on a polaroid lightmixer 630 sl? Because there is no off button to it.

[@zerocool6167]

I have a step one + but the front cover which holds the film shield is missing, anyone know where I can buy a spare part ? Thanks

[@dopeanddivine6902]

I just got mine on today! Can't wait to use it!

[@garethdawes4022]

I really like the new style. I missed your dance at the start though ;o)