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Photo credit: Giacomo Favilla ''[http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?w=46195334%40N00&q=polaroid+impulse&m=pool Other images]''</div>
 
Photo credit: Giacomo Favilla ''[http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?w=46195334%40N00&q=polaroid+impulse&m=pool Other images]''</div>
 
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]].
 
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]].
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* Single element plastic lens with fixed aperture (116mm, f9)
 
* Single element plastic lens with fixed aperture (116mm, f9)
 
* 4 ft minimum focus distance.
 
* 4 ft minimum focus distance.
* Exposure compensation controls below lens.
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* Exposure compensation controls below lens.
 
* Flash fires for every shot; cannot be user controlled.
 
* Flash fires for every shot; cannot be user controlled.
   
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*[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]
 
*[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]
 
 
[[Category: Polaroid|Impulse]]
 
[[Category: Polaroid|Impulse]]
 
[[Category: US-American instant cameras]]
 
[[Category: US-American instant cameras]]

Revision as of 20:36, 17 March 2011

Photo credit: Giacomo Favilla Other images

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)
  • 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 2 and 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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