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Designed for [[Polaroid]]'s 600-series integral film, the Impulse models are similar in body design to the [[Polaroid_Supercolor_1000_Deluxe|''OneStep'']] or [[Polaroid_3000|''Pronto!'']] models released for SX-70 film in that they feature a non-folding plastic body, single-element plastic lens and fixed focus.
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Designed for [[Polaroid Integral 600 Series#Impulse Series|Polaroid's 600-series]] integral film, the Impulse models are similar in body design to the [[Polaroid_Land_Camera_1000|''OneStep'']] or [[Polaroid_3000|''Pronto!'']] models released for [[Polaroid SX-70|SX-70]] film in that they feature a non-folding plastic body, single-element plastic lens and [[fixed focus]].
 
 
The basic Impulse model as shown here is usually found in a dark gray colour, but there were a variety of different colours of Impulse released including yellow, red and light gray. Some autofocus models were also made which were designated as ''[[Polaroid Impulse AF|Impulse AF]]'' and feature higher quality 3-element lenses. The body is a hard-wearing plastic, and features rubber grips around the rear, a tripod-socket, flash-ready light and film counter. The flash is raised by pressing down onto the top of the unit; this also turns the camera on and retracts the lens cover.
 
   
 
The basic Impulse model as shown here is usually found in a dark gray colour, but there were a variety of different colours of Impulse released including yellow, red and light gray. Some [[autofocus]] models were also made which were designated as ''[[Polaroid Impulse AF|Impulse AF]]'' and feature higher quality 3-element lenses. The body is a hard-wearing plastic, and features rubber grips around the rear, a tripod-socket, flash-ready light and film counter. The flash is raised by pressing down onto the top of the unit; this also turns the camera on and retracts the lens cover.
   
 
Features common to all ''Impulse'' fixed-focus models are:
 
Features common to all ''Impulse'' fixed-focus models are:
   
 
* Single element plastic lens with fixed aperture (116mm, f9)
 
* Single element plastic lens with fixed aperture (116mm, f9)
* 4 ft minimum focus distance.
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* 1.2 m (4 ft) minimum focus distance.
 
* Exposure compensation controls below lens.
 
* Exposure compensation controls below lens.
 
* Flash fires for every shot; cannot be user controlled.
 
* Flash fires for every shot; cannot be user controlled.
   
The yellow-bodied model also features a warning sticker reminding users that, despite its colour scheme, it is not waterproof.
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The Impulse ''Portrait'' model adds a simple plastic "close-up" lens for focussing between 0.6 and 1.2 meters (2 to 4 feet), but it lacks sharpness. The yellow-bodied model also features a warning sticker reminding users that, despite its colour scheme, it is not waterproof.
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==Links==
   
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaroid_Impulse Polaroid Impulse on Wikipedia]
==Links==
 
 
*[http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landdcam-600.htm#Imp The Land List's article on the Impulse]
 
*[http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landdcam-600.htm#Imp The Land List's article on the Impulse]
*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/polaroid/html/polaroid_impulse.php Impulse], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/polaroid/html/polaroid_impulse_portrait.php Impulse Portrait] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
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* on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=397 Polaroid Impulse]
 
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12661 Polaroid Impulse ]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=168 Polaroid Impulse AF]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=867 Polaroid Impulse Portrait]
 
[[Category: Polaroid|Impulse]]
 
[[Category: Polaroid|Impulse]]
 
[[Category: US-American instant cameras]]
 
[[Category: US-American instant cameras]]

Latest revision as of 12:58, 21 February 2017

Designed for Polaroid's 600-series integral film, the Impulse models are similar in body design to the OneStep or Pronto! models released for SX-70 film in that they feature a non-folding plastic body, single-element plastic lens and fixed focus.

The basic Impulse model as shown here is usually found in a dark gray colour, but there were a variety of different colours of Impulse released including yellow, red and light gray. Some autofocus models were also made which were designated as Impulse AF and feature higher quality 3-element lenses. The body is a hard-wearing plastic, and features rubber grips around the rear, a tripod-socket, flash-ready light and film counter. The flash is raised by pressing down onto the top of the unit; this also turns the camera on and retracts the lens cover.

Features common to all Impulse fixed-focus models are:

  • Single element plastic lens with fixed aperture (116mm, f9)
  • 1.2 m (4 ft) minimum focus distance.
  • Exposure compensation controls below lens.
  • Flash fires for every shot; cannot be user controlled.

The Impulse Portrait model adds a simple plastic "close-up" lens for focussing between 0.6 and 1.2 meters (2 to 4 feet), but it lacks sharpness. The yellow-bodied model also features a warning sticker reminding users that, despite its colour scheme, it is not waterproof.

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