Polaroid OneStep 2 Review Hands On with i-Type Film In NYC: Polaroid Is Back

I give a hands on review of the new Polaroid OneStep 2 using the newer I-Type 600 film in New York City. I show how the new film looks and its coloring. The Polaroid OneStep Two is a welcomed release by Polaroid/Impossible Project in 2017. This camera is priced just right at around $100 bucks. The big change about this is not needing a battery for the newer film but still being versatile and able to use older 600 film. To be able to use the I-Type film, you can charge the One Step 2 through micro USB. This is simple to use and just fun. Sadly the film is still overpriced.
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[@Eric_Rossi]

It's great to see Polaroid back again, be it under IP. But its a fun and easy to use camera. Check out the links below for more info Polaroid OneStep 2: BHPhoto: bhpho.to/2Dc9yjL Polaroid 600 Film, I-Type: BHPhoto: bhpho.to/2gZTNnc I-Type

[@tomsodyssey]

I see you got yours as well! Have fun shooting Instantbro! 🤙🏻

[@greggv8]

What's with only 8 shots? The old Polaroid SX70, 600, Spectra etc all had 10 shot film packs, with the Polapulse battery in the film pack. Taking the battery out should make it possible to load 10 shots, even if the impossible project hasn't been able to match the thickness of original Polaroid film.

[@weirjwerijrweurhuewhr588]

We all know this camera is overpriced, the film is overpriced, and the photos aren't that great quality, but damnit, it's fun and I'm glad it exists again!

[@Eric_Rossi]

100% spot on lol

[@averyg3382]

I don’t mind the price of the camera being knocked up but it really bothers me how for like $15 you only get 8 photos!! Doesn’t mean I’m not gonna but it though.... heheh

[@manosmastorakis7192]

If you think about it, where I live they print you ya know digital photos for like 3$ each Soo let's say I want to print 8 photos that would cost 24 $ I mean I don't know how big they would be but it's still cheaper

[@averyg3382]

Manos Mastorakis oh wow, where I live they’re only about ¢25-¢75 per photo

[@manosmastorakis7192]

@@averyg3382 xDDD then you wouldn't really benefit from it but its still wayyy more funnnnn soooo

[@Ni5ei]

There's gazillions of Polaroid cameras available second hand. I wish they would stop wasting their time on releasing new cameras and improve the film instead!

[@weirjwerijrweurhuewhr588]

Especially make it cheaper..

[@lebcedars2009]

Ni5ei man man man what the fuck bro!!! They are a new company releasing brand new cameras!!! Support them buy their cameras instead of the old ALREADY SOLD one! Support them by buying the cameras and films instead of buying vintage and refurnished ones !!!!

[@juliabarros9237]

It's hard to find ones that work. And It's harder if you're out of the US. If I buy one from e-bay in my country it might be cheaper to buy the new one

[@joemom8298]

The film is so freakin expensive

[@Eric_Rossi]

sadly true, it should be like 10 bucks

[@hippo71124]

it is not cheap but. Come to think of it, the larger size and all things considered it is not that much more expensive than Fujifilm's offering imo

[@DougZbikowski]

Honestly, if you add the price of photo paper, ink, and add a bit of price for convienience, it's on par with inkjet photo prices.

[@michaelmuncy8136]

If I'm not mistaken, part of the reason for the 8 shots is because the chemical pack is thicker than original Polaroid film packs. Not necessarily the battery.

[@Eric_Rossi]

I spoke with a rep from Polaroid at Photo Plus just the other week about this. Apparently, it only uses 8 because thats what they already had tray wise. They would have needed to create a new design to fit and work with 10....to me thats just a rip off answer lol

[@FortuneCast]

Its because of the thickness of the positive and negative, it's significantly thicker than the Polaroid one

[@WolfeWrangle]

Eric Rossi, I completely disagree, it's not a rip-off answer. This is what happens when you need to release something by a certain date. I could see if this were just a random project by Polaroid that they released so people can have some nostalgia, but this was advertised to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Polaroid cameras. They already were creating a new design for a completely new camera, and a completely new film type, so who's to say that they had enough time to come up with a new tray? And then have to mass produce these along with the normal kind.

[@MrCochise71]

Excellent. Cool to see Polaroid back in the game. Perfect timing for Christmas gifts. 🎄🎁🎅

[@Eric_Rossi]

hey 99 bucks isnt so bad either, sucks the film is pricey though

[@MrCochise71]

Eric Rossi Yeah that's a bit of a downer with the film.

[@theartofphotography]

This thing looks pretty legit!

[@tomsodyssey]

Oh it is my friend, It is 🔥 The Icon is back!

[@guidoahsam8043]

sham the film isso shitty

[@lex1718]

It is not very heavy but isnt light and the film makes it heavier.

[@kawai4christ]

Wow!! Interesting return of a classic. I remember I bought my original instant camera in 1991 for $19.96 at Walmart! Still have but could never find the film past 1994.

[@habedaht.3261]

I really like the photos you took

[@Eric_Rossi]

thank you!

[@xchorro]

personally i’ll always prefer polaroid over instax simply cause of the original feel to it

[@Eric_Rossi]

totally agree

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Eric, can you review the differences between Fujifilm Instax and the Polaroid Originals i-type film? How long does each take to develop? Are they temperature-sensitive during development, like the older IP film? Are they light-sensitive during development? Thanks.

[@Eric_Rossi]

Let me see what I can do, I dont have access to a fuji instax camera!

[@sebnic1885]

Joe Van Cleave instax film has a higher ISO, meaning it’s more for indoor shooting, or overcast shooting. Not really a film I would use when the sun is blaring. Polaroid I type film has a lower ISO, than instax. This film is great for both indoors and outdoors. Instax film is cheaper than Polaroid I type film, by a long shot. A two pack of instax film (20 shots) can set you back around 14 bucks, meanwhile a pack of i type film (8 shots) can set you back about 17 bucks. However Polaroid pictures are significantly bigger than instax pictures. The instax film, although very sharp and vivid, the colors are just very contrasty, and they tend to come across over exposed most of the time. Polaroid pictures, albeit not as sharp, have a dreamy kind of feel to them. You can take a picture and get some very nice results, if you know what you’re doing. Personally, I prefer Polaroid over instax, even though it’s more expensive. Hope this helps ^_^

[@nuckinfuts5481]

@@sebnic1885 Just a side note: Instax film is only 1/3 stop faster (more sensitive) than Polaroid I-Type and or 600 film. ISO 800 (Fuji) vs ISO 640 (Polaroid Originals I-Type and 600).

[@markharris5771]

Your usual very high standard of video, I’ve not shot a Polaroid since 1974 but I’m thinking of getting a back for my Bronica. The thing I like about Polaroid is that it’s a toe into shooting film, and I’m all for people shooting film, not as an alternative to digital but as an option.

[@Eric_Rossi]

thanks Mark, yeah its just a fun thing to do and I agree.

[@vanessamejias388]

Mark Harris can you do a video comparing the Fujiflim max 9 and Polaroid onstep 2

[@mathiasbaudtler1240]

Skilfully edited video, man. It was a pleasure to watch this and very easy to watch.

[@Eric_Rossi]

thanks man, really appreciate it!

[@MasterWoof371]

“There’s no battery but here’s a charging port” KILL ME NOW!

[@Eric_Rossi]

lol, you can still use the regular film with the built in pack. you dont need to just use the newer packs without them.

[@greggv8]

So old SX70 or 600 film works in the camera? I can see an external battery hack to use the new film in old cameras. With some work in a darkroom it should be possible to take film from a second itype pack to load 10 into one.

[@robertknight4672]

@@greggv8 Sx-70 is a lower ISO so it won't work. I-type film is just 600 film without the battery.

[@DogeCharger]

Those are pretty neat photos! I'm looking into buying one of these for myself, when you take the photos do you need to immediately put them in a dark place to let them develop better or does it not really make a difference?

[@Eric_Rossi]

yeah you should put them in a dark place, the easiest is the box they come in

[@coquiangel]

I'm having nostalgia moments. Thanks.

[@Eric_Rossi]

anytime!

[@zzmartin1353]

Hey Eric! I just preorder this camera as christmas present! This help me to make the right decision:) you seem like a good guy, nice to find your channel! hope you upload more stuff related to "vintage" cameras. Greetings from Spain :)

[@Eric_Rossi]

Thank you appreciate it and congrats on the purchase, you'll enjoy it! I post some vintage stuff from time to time.

[@TheCubarican619]

Just got this camera today as a gift for Xmas to take photos of my newborn who's due in March, your video was fun and very helpful to watch! Thank you!!

[@Eric_Rossi]

Congrats, enjoy taking pics with a fun camera!

[@Thekreekree]

Great Review Eric!! I just got mine yesterday in white and can’t wait to make memories!!!

[@Eric_Rossi]

Thank you, have fun with it! Let me know what you think

[@ajcelmer]

I LOL'd with the "Bye, Eric" squirrel :)

[@Eric_Rossi]

lol good catch!

[@adriansalas9169]

I am in love with the pictures that you took 😍😍😍

[@Eric_Rossi]

thank you!

[@mynecessaryprogram]

im so sorry, i stumbled upon this video looking for reviews while shopping online drunk and you have such a pretty face ??? just gorgeous, thank u

[@Eric_Rossi]

thank you, I appreciate the kind words!!

[@brmmrb5780]

Some old dutch workers from polaroid Enschede the Netherlands started this, and having a lot off work again.

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Hate it that you get charged more for 2 less pictures than the old film. Ditto much longer for developing than 20 years ago.

[@slowmotionfeel]

I've had mine for a while and every time the picture is xrap or the film is fuckdd up. Not really sure what im doing wrong

[@Eric_Rossi]

really? Hmm havent heard of many issues with these. What film are you using?

[@acidsnow5915]

Great video. The camera looks super fun! I own an old 600 but this looks just so great in black

[@Eric_Rossi]

yeah for 99 bucks too, its not a bad buy!

[@alexiabernier2998]

Its weird my old polaroid doesnt have that framing issue, is it only with the new one?

[@user-mv7rn3vm1f]

Saw some text flash on the screen @5:12 . So glad I went back to check it out :D

[@Eric_Rossi]

lol good catch

[@alannaherb8203]

Thanks bby you helped me figure out what I was doing

[@Eric_Rossi]

glad to help!

[@haniotis4127]

After succesfully taking the first picture, i turned the camera off, and out of curiosity opened to see how the filmed looked like after. After putting it back and closing the hatch, the camera ejected a photo on its own (while the camera was off) and now after i turn it on, all 8 lights are showing, even if i have taken 3 photos. Please help

[@Eric_Rossi]

which film were you using?

[@haniotis4127]

Eric Rossi the regular i-type (the one with the orange package)

[@andreavillegas864]

It happen because you didnt finish your film so it restarted.To the 8 again .So dont open it if you dont finish yoir film

[@j.g1637]

“Bye Eric” 😂 🐿

[@Eric_Rossi]

good catch!

[@enzyme20056]

The photos look very nice. Is it the camera or the next generation film chemistry that is doing it. I have a spectra type camera and the Color film is now out of stock. The images always looked washed out or shabby which makes me think they had manufacturing issues. I prefer the spectra forma and hope they bring out a wide format I type camera and film. I was never good with the lighter and darken slider 100% automatic shutter speed control sounds good to me.

[@Eric_Rossi]

I think its the newer film and their newer chemistry

[@leopers9225]

Nice competent review.

[@Eric_Rossi]

thank you

[@tetsuwu9056]

How does your shots come out more purple than yellow, does the temperature had to do with this?

[@ShotByMLB]

very dope man, I don't even like the camera this is a great video though, keep it up

[@Eric_Rossi]

thanks man!

[@Yardyknowwhoitis]

And what’s better the Polaroid One step 2 or the Polaroid onestep 2 instant camera

[@RAAWCreative]

Hey! Not sure if you realise man, but impossible is actually the same company as Polaroid originals! They just finally bought the rights to use the name Polaroid in 2017. Which means your impossible pack is most likely just an older pack, and if you don't use the pack within the first 12 months of its production date, the film won't work properly, and it'll either over expose of have other issues like light leaks and what not :)

[@Eric_Rossi]

Yup I know. That’s why I mentioned to pay attention toon to which pack to look out for an avoid! Check out my video talking about impossible project and Polaroid from earlier ad well for more info!

[@kylied.1581]

Should you protect the photos from light after it comes out of the camera?

[@Eric_Rossi]

its recommended to yes

[@supremecoolemmanuel2372]

Do you have to wait 50 minutes for it to be good or do you just shake 9t

[@Eric_Rossi]

nah with these its pretty instant, it does still take some time to fully develop but yeah. Also shaking a polaroid was a myth it never actually did anything productive

[@Pacman1ac]

Thanks for the review. :D I spotted the squirrel too

[@Eric_Rossi]

thanks and good catch lol!

[@greggv8]

I want to see a digital "film" pack that fits into old Polaroid cameras.

[@cam182]

All my Polaroid originals film kept showing lines and cracks and it was fresh film I bought the starter kit camera that comes with film any tips

[@y0urcheapthrill]

Mr peanutbutter clean the rollers

[@LisbonNoob]

Hey man, great vid! Does the fact that you can use both film packs that if it runs out of internal battery you can still take pictures with the original film pack?

[@Eric_Rossi]

So how it works: The newer Itype film works with the camera, the film pack doesnt have the built in battery. But if you use the older or non-itype film packs, the ones with the batteries built into them, they do not use the cameras battery at all.

[@LisbonNoob]

Thanks man! Would you advise me to keep one on me while shooting outside in case i run out of battery?

[@Eric_Rossi]

Not sure what you mean. You can recharge the camera with an external charger, just like your phone. But if you dont want to worry about the battery, just get the regular non i-type film.

[@LisbonNoob]

Yeah I get know that. I was really just trying to make sure that the non i type film would work with the battery completely empty. Thanks for the help, you are great! :D

[@Eric_Rossi]

ahh gotcha now, cool. Yup the non i type just relies on the built in battery, nothing to do with the battery in camera!

[@sanctumviatasbaby]

Oh what a friendly squirrel.

[@Eric_Rossi]

lol good eye

[@rhymingklepto]

Hey I just bought one yesterday and I can't get it to charge? Am I missing something because I thought it had a built in battery

[@Eric_Rossi]

which film are you using?

[@flyawayhorses]

Since the image takes some time to develop once it's out of the camera -- can you make transfers with it?

[@Eric_Rossi]

yup you can

[@flyawayhorses]

@@Eric_Rossi Interesting. Thanks for the answer! Have you tried?

[@whenTheSunSets]

Is it ok to change around the film cartridges that are not completely empty and reuse them?(switching between B&W and color films for example)

[@Eric_Rossi]

Its not really advised because your film will be exposed. But if you dont mind losing one shot off the top, then you can do it.

[@JimDragonBass]

How much time does it take for the pictures to develop

[@Eric_Rossi]

5-10 minutes for a full develop

[@leonardprasetio8388]

I do like this polaroid. But somehow idont understand why i cant have nice color, mostly just red

[@Eric_Rossi]

that mainly comes down to just the film. So all depends on which brand bought and if its expired or not

[@leonardprasetio8388]

@@Eric_Rossi im using the i-type films... i tried purchase it from the EU cause i think the couples pack of films i bought before all isnt stored very well by the store here. I hope the one i bought abroad is better!

[@Audio.Library]

Thank you for this review, help me a lot.

[@Eric_Rossi]

glad it could help!

[@ElleNakamura]

Did you use flash when you were taking pictures or did you override?

[@Eric_Rossi]

Yup overridden. I don't like the flash from polaroids plus it helps the exposure

[@ElleNakamura]

What type of picture would you use the flash for for this camera? Also, what's the zoom range for this? Can't seem to find it.

[@lbeckham23]

Does this camera come with a place for a strap ???

[@Eric_Rossi]

yup!

[@Otmane_NABAOUI]

does it looks kinda darker or m just pretending ? need answer please dude

[@Eric_Rossi]

all depends on how you expose it. Some are darker, some arent

[@Mon3yMotivateD1]

So you pretty much get 8 shots then you have to throw the camera away?

[@Eric_Rossi]

no you buy more film lol

[@Mon3yMotivateD1]

Eric Rossi 😂 thanks. Looks like I’ll be getting one

[@federicatorrenti3683]

Did you shot with no flash for you photos?

[@Eric_Rossi]

correct, no flash.

[@DanielleP12112]

Would you say you have better luck with the flash off anytime you shoot outside? I know in the manual it recommends to keep the flash on unless it is very sunny, but I just got the camera and I am having a lot of exposure problems. Any tips are helpful!

[@Eric_Rossi]

Honestly, I never use the flash on Polaroids. I just feel they dont give the look I want. So I always shoot without it. I just use the flash override and rely on using the exposure compensation.

[@lorelayfajar]

Thanks for the information, question, how do I know if the flash is on or not with button in the back. I know you can press it on & off just not sure how to tell is on. Thank you.

[@adelinasardothien8238]

All my photos in taking so far are super super light! I wanted them darker like in your pics. I did get one darker pic but it was not a good dark, dark to the point I couldn't make out the face very well. I took that photo on a sunny day with the sun on the side of the camera with the flash on, normal exposure setting. My other pics were either in a shadier region or not facing the sun but they turned out SOOO light! Help with this problem pls?

[@Eric_Rossi]

Have you used the flash override on it by chance?

[@matiaschun7763]

Did you take it with ir without flash?

[@Eric_Rossi]

all were without, I overrode the flash to have more control of the exposure

[@constancacosta1841]

hey, does anyone know if you can use the fujifilm films on this camera?

[@Eric_Rossi]

You can not

[@Yardyknowwhoitis]

Is this camera worth it?

[@WolfPackDragons]

Tylerroxu its worth it. Ive been doing some photography and its great for what it needs to do

[@NS-sx6vx]

I’m the box of the OneStep2 says that you I-Type and 600 films works with the camera

[@Eric_Rossi]

correct, you can use both

[@courtneyskowron7824]

I have this camera and I'm using the 600 film. For some reason the photos aren't developing. Anyone else have this issue? I'm hoping it's a bad pack, I'm going to order the I type film. It was a Christmas gift. Let me know if anyone has any tips please!

[@Eric_Rossi]

what brand is the 600 film?

[@courtneyskowron7824]

Eric Rossi it's the "Polaroid original color 600 film", similar box as you showed the itype film except the box is blue rather than yellow.

[@Eric_Rossi]

hmm, idk why it wouldn't develop. Is the dark sleeve coming out with the Polaroid once its ejecting like shown in the video? Are you leaving it exposed for too long without shielding it when it first comes out of the camera?

[@jonhughes4079]

where is my higher tier instax wide? like the mini 90 but wide! give me a quality instant camera that doesn't take (worse) film that's $2 per exposure D:

[@Eric_Rossi]

lol, if I liked how the instax looked I'd probably not care so much about the Polaroid side of things, but its not bad

[@jonhughes4079]

Eric Rossi what don't you like about the Instax?

[@Eric_Rossi]

its not that i dont like it, i just dont prefer it. If I had to choose, I'd choose a Polaroid anytime of the day. Fuji has decent colors but I feel polaroid is just much better, more accurate and overall the quality is better.

[@bradentrucks4986]

My Polaroid OneStep 2 will eject the dark slide no problem but it won’t eject the first picture I take. It takes me to press the shutter button two or three times to eject a single image and then they are all on the same image together. Is there something I could be doing wrong? Please help

[@Eric_Rossi]

Hmm, I would reach out to Polaroid/Impossible Project, to see their thoughts. Not sure why it wouldnt work after the dark slide comes out no issue. By chance, are the rollers dirty?

[@lex1718]

I have a mint green one !

[@Eric_Rossi]

those look awesome!

[@kkmw5103]

Good video!

[@Eric_Rossi]

thank you!

[@obianujuikeaka9947]

Thank you!!

[@Eric_Rossi]

anytime!

[@PINEFAWKINTREECUNT]

FRICK I got my new camera and then I took it out of the protective case and put it in the film then it wasn't working then I watch this video turns out I just wasted $20 worth of film GREAT

[@Eric_Rossi]

At least it was only one pack of film.

[@tobroken1965]

i type has to be made by a third party, the impossible 600 series was awful from the start.

[@sculptednostalgia]

Show why the pics are bad!

[@dirteyama5700]

Probably because he exposed it to light right after they were taken

[@mskeisha8090]

does it have a sd card ?

[@Eric_Rossi]

nope, its a film only camera

[@MRBRADENN]

haha squirell

[@margefamularo9390]

I own one and thought there was something wrong with it, turns our they all take horrible pictures. Waste of money, no where near the photo quality of the original polaroid. Seems like technology rolled backwards on this product.

[@isabelleclaassen8932]

where can you buy the blue cloud film?

[@Eric_Rossi]

from any camera store or amazon!