Unboxing: Polaroid Now Mandalorian edition

**ismaelg** · 06-16-2021, 08:46 AM - **8 Likes**

Hello,

My loving sisters got me this for my birthday: A Polaroid Now Mandalorian edition instant camera.
As a kid in the late 70's early 80's I remember a white Polaroid One step we had at home. I have a few very old Polaroids in my collection including an SX-70 that needs some attention.
But anyways, since it is my birthday I'll do whatever I want and I wanted to do unboxing pictures instead of working today

Love it!

This camera is based on the current Polaroid One Step 2, a modern retro looking interpretation of the classic One Step Polaroid of the late 70's. One big change is that the original had the batteries in the film cartridge. This one has internal rechargeable battery via USB port. In theory this should make the cartridges less expensive (yeah right!). It also has a self timer. Interestingly, this special edition has no tripod socket like the regular. Go figure.

From what I have seen in online reviews, the image quality is superior to the old ones. So I'll let you know later today or tomorrow when I take it out.

One more thing: At the bottom it has an engraved quote from Edwin Land: "An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail" Edwin Land

Thanks,

**sergysergy** · 06-16-2021, 09:13 AM

Very cool! Let us know how it goes.

PS - At least you don't have to restore this one

stevebrot · 06-16-2021, 09:20 AM

Very cool! FWIW, I have a white "One Step" in excellent condition in the closet.

Steve

**AgentL** · 06-16-2021, 09:25 AM

Nice! I have the OneStep 2, I found the color i-type film I used to be very hit or miss, but the B&W is actually really good looking, I recommend it.

seventysixersfan · 06-16-2021, 09:56 AM

Wow, that looks great! Did not know this was available.

**ismaelg** · 06-16-2021, 06:24 PM - **4 Likes**

Hello,

Busy day so not much testing. However, nothing better than a nice dinner with family.
Masks off only to eat and for the pictures.
As expected, dynamic range is somewhat limited.
Will try to get some landscapes in the next few days.

Just having fun.

Thanks,
Ismael

**barondla** · 06-16-2021, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Hello,

Busy day so not much testing. However, nothing better than a nice dinner with family.
Masks off only to eat and for the pictures.
As expected, dynamic range is somewhat limited.
Will try to get some landscapes in the next few days.

Just having fun.

Thanks,
Ismael

Cool! Didn't know the film has Star Wars borders. Can more be purchased or is only standard film available?

Thanks for sharing and have fun,
barondla

**StiffLegged** · 06-16-2021, 11:07 PM

Should be ideal for Child photography!

**ismaelg** · 06-17-2021, 06:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Cool! Didn't know the film has Star Wars borders. Can more be purchased or is only standard film available?

Thanks for sharing and have fun,
barondla

Hello,

Yes, it uses regular i-Type Polaroid film. This one is a special edition film pack with the Star Wars theme. I think there may other special editions film packs available.
I want to try the B&W regular film.

Thanks,
Ismael

**ismaelg** · 06-20-2021, 07:27 PM

Hello,

Stopped on my favorite spot (Salto Collazo waterfall) on Friday (top left) and again Sunday 6/20/2021 (the other 3) on my way back home.

Let's just say this would not be my first choice for a landscape camera

Top right image: I have no idea what happened. I did nothing different but it failed to develop properly.

I think this is the best one:

While not exactly a serious field landscape camera it is fun. It also generates curiosity, comments and questions when people see it.

Thanks,
Ismael

**AgentL** · 06-20-2021, 07:35 PM

Sometimes the emulsion just doesn't work properly, mainly due to manufacturing faults. You can never quite figure on an image coming out 100% - so it pays to like unpredictable wabi-sabi.

**Serkevan** · 06-20-2021, 11:08 PM

"And I wanted to do unboxing pictures instead of working today".
This is the way.

The camera's body actually looks pretty cool with those colors... and although the film has the usual limitations I find that they look cool for family stuff, honestly. Thanks for sharing!

CedrusMacro · 06-21-2021, 02:29 PM

Nice to see a post about a Polaroid instant especially after I've just had my old 635CL out at the weekend! So true about the emulsion dice roll- they do look great when it develops right and the stars align

Great birthday gift

**AgentL** · 06-22-2021, 09:39 AM

Also, the Epson flatbeds work pretty well for digitizing your results when you want.

ChopperCharles · 12-07-2021, 08:48 AM

I just got a Polaroid Go mini camera. It's a TINY copy of that, and supremely compact and pocketable. I can't wait to try it out!

Charles.

06-16-2021, 08:46 AM - 8 Likes	#1
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Unboxing: Polaroid Now Mandalorian edition Hello, My loving sisters got me this for my birthday: A Polaroid Now Mandalorian edition instant camera. As a kid in the late 70's early 80's I remember a white Polaroid One step we had at home. I have a few very old Polaroids in my collection including an SX-70 that needs some attention. But anyways, since it is my birthday I'll do whatever I want and I wanted to do unboxing pictures instead of working today Love it! This camera is based on the current Polaroid One Step 2, a modern retro looking interpretation of the classic One Step Polaroid of the late 70's. One big change is that the original had the batteries in the film cartridge. This one has internal rechargeable battery via USB port. In theory this should make the cartridges less expensive (yeah right!). It also has a self timer. Interestingly, this special edition has no tripod socket like the regular. Go figure. From what I have seen in online reviews, the image quality is superior to the old ones. So I'll let you know later today or tomorrow when I take it out. One more thing: At the bottom it has an engraved quote from Edwin Land: "An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail" Edwin Land Thanks,

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06-16-2021, 09:13 AM	#2
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,170	Very cool! Let us know how it goes. PS - At least you don't have to restore this one

06-16-2021, 09:20 AM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Very cool! FWIW, I have a white "One Step" in excellent condition in the closet. Steve

06-16-2021, 09:25 AM	#4
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,756	Nice! I have the OneStep 2, I found the color i-type film I used to be very hit or miss, but the B&W is actually really good looking, I recommend it.

06-16-2021, 09:56 AM	#5
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Wow, that looks great! Did not know this was available.

06-16-2021, 06:24 PM - 4 Likes	#6
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681 Original Poster	Hello, Busy day so not much testing. However, nothing better than a nice dinner with family. Masks off only to eat and for the pictures. As expected, dynamic range is somewhat limited. Will try to get some landscapes in the next few days. Just having fun. Thanks, Ismael

06-16-2021, 09:59 PM	#7
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by ismaelg Hello, Busy day so not much testing. However, nothing better than a nice dinner with family. Masks off only to eat and for the pictures. As expected, dynamic range is somewhat limited. Will try to get some landscapes in the next few days. Just having fun. Thanks, Ismael Cool! Didn't know the film has Star Wars borders. Can more be purchased or is only standard film available? Thanks for sharing and have fun, barondla

06-16-2021, 11:07 PM	#8
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,616	Should be ideal for Child photography!

06-17-2021, 06:36 AM - 1 Like	#9
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681 Original Poster	Originally posted by barondla Cool! Didn't know the film has Star Wars borders. Can more be purchased or is only standard film available? Thanks for sharing and have fun, barondla Hello, Yes, it uses regular i-Type Polaroid film. This one is a special edition film pack with the Star Wars theme. I think there may other special editions film packs available. I want to try the B&W regular film. Thanks, Ismael

06-20-2021, 07:27 PM	#10
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681 Original Poster	Hello, Stopped on my favorite spot (Salto Collazo waterfall) on Friday (top left) and again Sunday 6/20/2021 (the other 3) on my way back home. Let's just say this would not be my first choice for a landscape camera Top right image: I have no idea what happened. I did nothing different but it failed to develop properly. I think this is the best one: While not exactly a serious field landscape camera it is fun. It also generates curiosity, comments and questions when people see it. Thanks, Ismael

06-20-2021, 07:35 PM	#11
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,756	Sometimes the emulsion just doesn't work properly, mainly due to manufacturing faults. You can never quite figure on an image coming out 100% - so it pays to like unpredictable wabi-sabi.

06-20-2021, 11:08 PM	#12
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	"And I wanted to do unboxing pictures instead of working today". This is the way. The camera's body actually looks pretty cool with those colors... and although the film has the usual limitations I find that they look cool for family stuff, honestly. Thanks for sharing!

06-21-2021, 02:29 PM	#13
CedrusMacro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 513	Nice to see a post about a Polaroid instant especially after I've just had my old 635CL out at the weekend! So true about the emulsion dice roll- they do look great when it develops right and the stars align Great birthday gift

06-22-2021, 09:39 AM	#14
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,756	Also, the Epson flatbeds work pretty well for digitizing your results when you want.

12-07-2021, 08:48 AM	#15
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 953	I just got a Polaroid Go mini camera. It's a TINY copy of that, and supremely compact and pocketable. I can't wait to try it out! Charles.