Polaroid 600 How To - Camera Guide

Everything you need to know about this instant camera classic and how to take photos with it.
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[@Wanking_wanker]

**buys exact camera** **does not look anything relevant up to it on the internet** **gets recommended this**

[@thecatsmeowfromny]

Same here! Very odd but it was a useful video none the same!

[@HDliketheTV]

Government. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jadeholt6757]

OMG same thing happened to me

[@KodeKhot]

gracias a dios por la existencia de la gente vintage :v

[@fandufati9653]

@@HDliketheTV sad but true

[@FKfilmphotography]

Simple, clear and concise. Good delivery, new subscriber.

[@salmooch]

Thank you for this very helpful video. I recently found my dad’s Polaroid sun 600 and this one shot close up. They both work perfect :)

[@markjcraft]

super educational. thank you very much!

[@francisconn116]

Hi, what a good video, thanks, I am a new Polaroid, and I just bought this model, I still do not have a cartridge, and I have a question, does the shutter need a battery to work? thanks, peace.

[@amandacousins928]

Where can I buy one of these?

[@ReduxVII]

So, when the cartridge is put in, is it just draining till it dies out? Or can it be turned off?

[@Shyknit]

Hi is it possible to press the shutter button with the tray door open?

[@AgijaElerteSailing]

Hello ! What to do if my Polaroid original close up - family 600 camera does not turn on ?

[@Amaijackie]

I just found my parents Polaroid camera and I was wondering how to install new batteries but then I came Across this video and you’re such a life saver!! Will definitely buy new film! Thank you so much , can’t wait to use it😊

[@AnalogThings]

wuhu, have fun

[@juliebegley2649]

Does it not take batterys?

[@lynnethebeautifulone4145]

The battery is built into the film @@juliebegley2649

[@britishairwaysptfs5420]

Jackie J 。り

[@bellenien]

Same here, I've found my mom's old 636 camera and I can't wait to use it 😊

[@justice777B]

Polaroid was ahead of it's time i dont care how expensive your camera is it will never be able to give you an old school picture to hang on the wall the moment you take the picture

[@bonnybuckner8242]

100%

[@mikaela6215]

Huh

[@ianpb422]

Great, now I can use this to find pictures of DIO while smashing the camera in the process.

[@antocool100]

Wtf 😂

[@pandais3291]

OH MY GOOOOOOOD

[@asanlangwanswett]

Nice bro

[@motojauntx]

“If u pick up the camera after 20 or 30 years…” just happened. Being new in town, I asked an old timer at my job if he could recommend a shop for finding an old school Polaroid camera. He went in the back room and came out with a 30 year old Sun 600 LMS and handed it to me with a smile. He said, “It’s my gift to you.” Thank you, Nevzat for the camera and thank you Marco for the instruction. Cheers!

[@horrorgardener]

I had the identical thing happen to me two years ago. Cleaning up old desks in my work and we find a Sun 600 in a drawer. They were going to junk it and I said "Hey I'd love that" and now its mine!

[@jalengoode3266]

=====TIMESTAMPS===== 0:21 - Open/Close Camera 0:50 - Changing Focus Distance 1:49 - The Flash 2:57 - Opening the Camera 3:33 - The little side window 4:14 - Loading Film 4:39 - Exposure 5:02 - Camera Maintenance 7:50 - Things to look out for (when buying one) 9:53 - Do you need to “shake it like a Polaroid picture”? (No lol)

[@sahebath428]

How do you charge the damn thing? I can’t find the plug hole!

[@IrishMan768]

@@sahebath428not sure if you still need this information considering your comment is a year old 😂, but you don’t actually need to charge the Polaroid camera, the Polaroids which you buy already is compacted with a charger 5:16

[@meganoverby4321]

I am so glad that you went through everything so thoroughly. I've seen so many videos where they skip over things because they feel like it's obvious, but it really isn't. Thank you for being so detailed! I really appreciate it!

[@causeofmyserendipity8562]

I cringed when you wasted those films, they are SO EXPENSIVE 😩😭

[@AnalogThings]

dont worry these are test packs that dont work ;)

[@LividCocomint]

Phew

[@Merlindangerderlin]

Word though, I was wondering if anyone was feeling that pain too. 😂😭

[@kit10]

It's only 2.50 a photo. Even less if you buy bulk packs.

[@kenfrancischenpanergayo5190]

I agree with you

[@christopherwelch5568]

I bought one of these in the late 90s for $10 to use for a couple of art school projects. It's been in a drawer ever since. I pulled it out recently and ran some film through it. It still works exactly the same. I found an early 80s Sun 600 at Goodwill for $6 and gave it to my niece. Still works. It's impressive how reliable they are.

[@_EllieLOL_]

5:12 unless your name is Nathan Prescott Then you can destroy Polaroid Instant Cameras in 1 shot

[@contu5680]

this made me sad

[@brandonfleming7118]

I'm glad I am not the only Life is Strange fan on these vids.

[@Jlawsmirkingismysexuality]

Omg Life is Strange 😭❤

[@kremit5084]

Yike

[@areyoucereals]

Why was I so surprised to see a Life Is Strange comment on this video when I literally got an actual Polaroid for Max kinnie vibes (I have like 4 other instant cameras but it's not enough bahahah)? 😂😔 Well, I've always wanted a Polaroid camera, I've always loved the aesthetic, but I decided to stop dreaming and start doing because I wanted an actual Polaroid for my Max cosplay, and I'm here because I had no clue what the exposure switch was and was confused 😂

[@qwirky1709]

Just got one of these babies at a goodwill. Can't wait to put some new film in it!

[@thecreamer886]

Qwirky I just found mines at goodwill too !!!

[@jerrykoehler8688]

Same!

[@ronclark5083]

me too! the film was 30.00 though

[@nodinthurlow9083]

me too $10!! but my first few pics are a bit blurry :/

[@ronclark5083]

I had only two pictures develop out of an 8 pack of 600 film☹

[@shantenicolee]

So of course yesterday was Christmas and my grandma gave me her old Polaroid camera same exact as the video and it’s in really good condition! You answered all my questions I wasn’t sure if I had to buy a battery and film but it comes with the film so I am really excited about using it

[@AnalogThings]

+Shante Nicole Great, hope you will enjoy the camera!

[@youtubelover1311]

Me to

[@esperanzahernandez2801]

Shante Nicole where did you order or get the film. I’ve been having a hard to trying to buy the film. And will the battery be coming with the film?

[@Sofiaveinteytre]

Esperanza Hernandez they sell it at target for $15...8 shots ...600 film

[@lindamartinutz]

Sofia Litman is the film the battery??

[@Pegasus313]

Thanks for this tutorial! I just acquired a Polaroid camera and had no idea how to work the damn thing. Love people who take the time and energy to create videos like this. Really helps out and I hope you receive the compensation you deserve for your work!

[@mikeymanzana1292]

"if that happens, then you're f*cked" HAHAHAHA i died at this

[@strangescottvoiceacting5351]

The brightness feature and flash really helped me out. I got a great deal on my camera, I bought it at a local thrift store for only $2, half off from its original price. Online mine sells for about $130 So far I've bought only 3 packs of film because they are expensive for me. And I've been pretty sparing with them so they've lasted quite a while. I have some weird taken photos but I like that sort of raw, unfiltered, somewhat unprofessional look. But as I progress I'm sure to get more and more better photos. Thank you for this tutorial, it was very insightful!

[@fieferroxyguerra7393]

That's exactly where I found mine! I'm so excited to get it working

[@bdm1_752]

i got mine today for 10 dollars, and i've actually been thinking about getting one, but i didn't want to spend a lot, so i guess this was part of God's plan.

[@Los_HermanitosCruz]

Got mine for 3$ as well 😂 its been awesome

[@OpalsandDenim]

Thank you for this introduction. I just found my parents Polaroid and me and my mom were planing on taking photos with it because it is in a very good condition. Best tutorial ever. You have answered on point every question we've had. Thank you!

[@AnalogThings]

thanks :)

[@aliciaambriz5549]

Awesome review on the Polaroid 600 camera. Thank you. And i love the background of all the cameras!!!!!

[@hollyblankenship8730]

Alicia Ambriz where do the batteries go?

[@lynnethebeautifulone4145]

The battery is built into the film you buy @@hollyblankenship8730

[@bowiebeebuzzbuzz5419]

bought one for 6.99 at goodwill, bought the film at target for 20 bucks, it works perfectly! this video helped alot!

[@AnalogThings]

if possible dont buy at target, you never know if the film is stil good

[@ChrissyCatastrophee]

just found this camera in my sisters room! this video was so helpful thanks!

[@AnalogThings]

nice, i hope you still share it with your sisiter

[@akilakil8856]

thank you very much Analog Things

[@juliekmunden]

Ouch, why only 8 frames...$$$$. Great video. Love the vintage cameras in the background.

[@confounded_feline]

Yeah crazy money tbh. Tad more expensive than back in the day though. I remember here in the UK during the mid 90s, these 600 film would cost me around £10. In today's money this would be >£18 which is around the same price as they retail now... although we did get 10 sheets instead of 8 like he mentioned in the vid.

[@robertknight4672]

@@confounded_feline the film is a little thicker now.

[@cjalexanderjr8811]

I lucked out at a thrift store in NY. I found that exact camera for $15 and it works. Thanks for the info!

[@krummenaht2724]

thank you so much for this video, just found this type of camera in my parents house. have to order a film, hope it still works... it must be more than 20 years old...

[@bzzdbunni]

Krumme Naht did it end up working? I want to order film for mine but I’m not sure how it powers on or if it even works. :/

[@brian6622]

He explains it at 5:14. Batteries are inside the film you purchase :)

[@anorah-braleahwhite9183]

Same here just found two of a kind at my parents house I have fond memories of using these in the early 90s. My husband and I are going to use them this weekend at an 80s party. AWESOMMMME!!!

[@Starzskream423]

It should work. I've had mine since '02-'03. Recently dug it out of storage and popped in the new cartridge. Works like a charm. Good luck with yours

[@DragonQueen78]

More like near 40 years old. Came out in 1981.

[@Doctorandergraun]

very useful, thanks so much :) thumbs up

[@Dlibassi93]

Omg I didn’t know about the flash vs non flash button. I’ll finally be able to take pics that aren’t over exposed 😂🙌🏼

[@nextinstitute7824]

Hi there, thanx for video... :) I am thinking of buying a vintage one, because I always liked the quality of the polaroid photos. They made everybody look so good... Every photo was special. The secret was in the lighting, I think. Is that new film as good? Or are they slightly different?

[@colddrinkclink]

i just found my moms polaroid 600 and i’m so excited to use it! this helped so much thank you :)))

[@colddrinkclink]

just subscribed too!!

[@AnalogThings]

thanks

[@sanmanDC050]

Thank you, I found my wife’s 600 after 30 yrs in the garage and we both didn’t remember how it worked. We had an idea but we found it funny we had to relearn how to use a 30 yr old camera we used for many years lol. Thanks for the refresh. My 12 yr old daughter is amazed with it. Can’t wait to start using it again.

[@confounded_feline]

Was very pleased to find they're remaking these old film. I've just pulled out my old OneStep from the mid 90s when I was a kid. Can't wait to try it out again.

[@denettafisher5373]

VISITED: 8:45 AM. 5 /25 /2021. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INFORMATIONAL PATIENCE!!! I GOT MY CAMERA IN 2009. JUST TAKING IT OUT OF THE CLOSET!!!* GOING TO SHOP AROUND. BLESS YOU!!!***

[@nieckulka]

Thanks! Really cool for first time Polaroid user!

[@idahaynes3811]

Where would I purchase that Polaroid film?

[@sabrinarebelato7587]

Looooved the video, i just got my boyfriend one of these and we are so excited to use it now that we know exactly how it works. We wouldn’t have been able to figure it out without your video, thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@mopessos9294]

Luckily I picked one up of from 93 or 97 for 30$

[@Soy_Pira]

Thank you so much!!! I didn't Know how they work. I just bought one at Good Will for $4 don't know if it works yet.

[@kindle7191]

Hi from Canada! I just bought a Polaroid 600 at a Thrift Store! only ten Canadian dollars. Thank you for the demo. I just ordered my film. I can't wait to test it out. Now I know that I need to clean my rollers first. Cool video. Cheers from Kindle

[@AnalogThings]

great, hope it works

[@sarahspaulding6365]

Just scored one of these for 20$ at an antique store and I doubted it was going to work from the low price and the fact that it had a REALLY old film cartridge still inside that had massive sun damage....But I removed the old film and tested it with new film just like you recommended and it worked so well that the noise of it ejecting the film pack cover actually scared me! Very informative video, thanks!

[@renatasteiner9705]

This was exactly what I needed. Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@karlapulido9415]

Thank you for this informative video! It was very insightful! Now it's time to try a Spirit 600, hopefully it works.

[@theravenclawniffler6891]

This was a phenomenal video. Thank you! It answered all the questions I didn't know I needed to ask. Thank you for doing this!

[@Overseer4576]

Thank you for saying the battery was in the film pack. Very informative video.

[@benxgoodall]

Great video! I just picked up a Spirit 600 CL from a thrift store for $7. Thanks for the help mate!

[@AnalogThings]

thats a good deal ben, more money for film left ;)

[@AnalogThings]

+The saddest Girl thats what i call a good deal

[@Nonexistanthuman]

I feel like this video is going to be my gateway to photography, thanks for the help

[@cottagebo]

thank you for this video, the other ones i watched were confusing or too short but this one really helped. i just got one from my friend since me doesnt use it, so this was actually very nice and helpful

[@AnalogThings]

+Anna Richards Thanks Anna, hope you will capture some nice memories.

[@TheGreatCoolykoen]

I have a question: So i put a new film in my mother's old polaroid supercolor 600. The first picture i took came out super bad. Then the second time i took a picture, it seemed to start developing fine, but then i noticed it was developing the picture i took the previous time! like, it was legit developing my first photo, not the second one!? can you please help explain how that happens? :O and last question, the third picture came out almost black with only slightly being able to see an image at all, i did not move the slider away from the middle :P any idea why?

[@DaniDiggory]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video!! My mom just gave me her "onestep flash" polaroid vamera (the one with a red stripe) and I was so afraid of breaking it because it just would close! I've watched your video and everything became very clear -- including the battery doubt! Thank you for being thorough. While making a video, people may think some things are obvious but they are NOT! I'm going to buy some cartridges tomorrow and can't wait to start testing it!

[@maylynn699]

So while I was taking photos with my polaroid, the flash didn't work but the green light is still on and the photos just came out orange and the people came out dark. Does that mean the bulb burned out?

[@rojeanarguelles695]

Thank you so much for very informative video😊😘😘 You're such a life saver now I know how to use it..😊😘😘

[@rebeccabaker1240]

Thank you for showing me how to close the darn thing. I could not figure out how to close it and I was not applying enough pressure... it is still hard for me to close but at least I know how to do it now.🙂

[@MichaelJohnsenOslo]

This answered everything I wanted to know, thanks a bunch!

[@samantharhyne7836]

Great video, i just found one in an old filing cabinet at a house my boyfriend was getting scrap metal from. It says it takes 600 plus film. Is that the same as 600 film??

[@AnalogThings]

yeah, thats the same film

[@13crazydaisies]

Absolutely amazing video! You covered everything!

[@annaheffernan136]

this video was very helpful. thank you!! i just have one question. So i bought this camera for only $1 at a rummage sale and the lady said it was perfectly in good condition. I don’t have any film in it yet, and my green light doesn’t turn on when i open it or pull the trigger on the side.

[@acidsnow5915]

i just got my hands on a polaroid spirit 600, thanks for all the great tipps on your channel :)

[@ritvavilppola9186]

Can you change the strap on the 600? I wanted to get a longer strap but have no idea whether the current black thing band can come out!

[@Julian-zt8iu]

Thanks for the video. Im about to buy my first one off offer up for $10

[@JeCkA19a]

Thank you!!! You answered all the questions I had. Great video! Can't wait to try the camera!

[@TheDrTobs]

Got mine today and everything works for just 8€. Thanks for the video mate

[@AnalogThings]

thats a great deal

[@jerrypie]

Omg my dad had one of these and my sister and I found it and couldn't figure out how to get it to work and my dad couldn't remember so he threw it out. That was a year ago that he threw it out, I'm just now finding this video and realized we were pressing the button to reload flash and not the button to take pictures

[@AnalogThings]

it's kind of the same button, i guess that the battery of film was just dead.

[@mishej.2292]

I just recently unearthed my old cool cam 600,so, thank you you for the refresher upload!

[@laetitiaphilie839]

Thank you so much for making this video! I just bought one that’s never been used, still in the box at an antique store and I can’t wait to use it 😄

[@AnalogThings]

oh nice, hope everything works but with a mint condition one it should be fine

[@stevenss7059]

I found one of these in my attic and I want to use it, so this video is extremely helpful, thanks

[@abbie645]

My sister has a Barbie one from the 90s. I found it during the beginning of quarantine and I got to use it for the first time yesterday which was super exciting! Thank you for this video😁

[@R2TurboR2]

Very informative! Vielen dank!

[@ASmith001]

This video helped a lot, I just found the Polaroid 600 in my step dad's parent's basement and the flash and everything works like a charm, all I need is the film. Which is pretty expensive but I think it might be worth it for such a cool camera.

[@ryansay]

This was so helpful. Well explained. Thanks!

[@captgabrilo]

I have new one How much worth ???

[@abelgarrogomez5205]

Great! You just told me everything I need to know. The most annoying to me was find where the battery was placed. Great job. Thanks.

[@AnalogThings]

watch the video....

[@abelgarrogomez5205]

XD

[@abelgarrogomez5205]

C'mon, you get this far, read the comments, but can`t watch the video? Just do it, it's very helpful.

[@sofiaa6399]

i opened it and it made a high pitched noise and i got so scared why does it do that

[@simonhoward9216]

Excellent tutorial. Very helpful, thank you!

[@jemilmanalili]

My grandpa show us his camera and it's a Polaroid s600 then I don't know where's the battery that's why I watch this video thank you, when I look at the price of the film to expensive 😀

[@Starzskream423]

Just dug mine up from storage when the film arrived. Had to get reacquainted with it after 16 years. I'm super excited and can't wait to use it. Great video🙏

[@fannygarciaphoto]

Thank you so much for the video. I had no idea using no flash was an option. That second shutter button was a secret to me!

[@herrgrauwolf4862]

Deutsch ist deine Muttersprache, oder?

[@AnalogThings]

+Bla Blubbi jo

[@__Jensen_Walker__]

Bla Blubbi Das dachte ich auch

[@neonbeing]

thank you so much for making this video, Ive had the polaroid one step auto focus, and it takes 600 film, i knew nothing about the camera because it was given to me by my grandmother, so this was very informative

[@Paperlover123]

Thankyou so much! I just found a camera, that belonged to my mom, and I needed to learn the basics so I seriously appreciate you making this video!

[@maxanker4962]

Thank you very much ! Very helpful for me also !

[@oyeahkashii]

This was so helpful! It answered all the questions I had! 💕 Thank You! (Also love your accent)

[@AnalogThings]

haha thanks

[@chrishellzable]

This was really helpful, thank you! I somehow got lucky enough to find a $5 one at a Goodwill. Can’t wait to use it! Thanks again!

[@johncarry5989]

Nice video. I've been a photographer for years but only just started getting interested in these things recently. What I would like to know is changing the brightness/darkness. You didn't explain what was making it light or dark? Does it change the aperture I assume and not the shutter speed?

[@nikkibloom1707]

Hi! I’ve searched the web for answers but haven’t had luck. I have a pink coolcam 600 with new film in it. I can’t take pictures. I push the button and nothing. I don’t think the batteries are dead because the light for the flash is either red or green. So I’m assuming the batteries are working. Can you please help me figure out if it’s something simple or if it’s just broken! Thank you!

[@AnalogThings]

i guess you have already changed the film just put it out and back in?

[@romanag8970]

super helpful and straight to the point!!! literally everything i needed to know. i just found this exact camera at goodwill for $8!!! super excited

[@2DRudy]

I have a camera similar to this one with the same design for the straps is there a way to remove the strap??

[@evanwright3827]

Got this camera for 50 cents usd at a garage sale

[@gwengreen5554]

I bought mine at goodwill today but it doesn't work..it has film and everything it's in amazing condition but it doesn't work. :(

[@yezkaholic]

Did u get it fixed?

[@ifitsdeliciousitszerocalories]

thank you thank you so much ! i bought one of these and i wasnt sure exactly what i needed but this video helped me out so much!

[@Peppermint1]

The problem with Polaroid is the film quality. Blurry and fuzzy. I have pictures taken in 1990 with the real Polaroid films and the pics were all crisp and sharp

[@beverlywaits7663]

That's what I definitely need, Not want but need, thank you for sharing your v

[@beverlywaits7663]

Thank you for sharing your video 😀👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾❤️❤️

[@rizkyadhi1044]

The film in my country is more expensive than the camera it self. Shoud I buy it for more swag point?

[@AnalogThings]

how is it about instax?

[@murielfarmer3900]

Great video! Very informative, good job 👍

[@jordanmichaelhamlin]

Great video! Thanks a bunch! We looked for a while to try and find where the battery was located! Good thing you pointed out it was in the film!

[@AnalogThings]

+Jordan Hamlin hope you enjoy the camera

[@drahunter213]

Looks almost exactly the same one my parents had when I was a kid