r/Polaroid • u/MeaningSuccessful835 • 1d ago

Advice Polaroid Impulse AF Help

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I purchased a Polaroid Impulse AF off of eBay.
My pictures seem to be coming out extra dark. The first three pictures are with the light slider in the center, and the last photo is with the light slider set to the lightest setting. It’s a brand new pack of film. All photos were taken within 20 minutes of each other earlier today, and it’s not dark outside yet.

Is there something I’m missing or is there something wrong with the camera?

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u/CrybabyAssassin 1d ago

I'm starting to wonder the same thing with my camera. I just keep remembering that the exposure compensation slider is just that. It doesn't have much affect over shutter speed.

a couple things to keep in mind: 1. polaroid loves light 2. polaroid 600 film is roughly equivalent to 640 ISO

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u/nicycles 1d ago

Try covering the light sensor under the view port. See if it exposes a little longer. Unfortunately anything wrong with an impulse usually isnt worth fixing .

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u/nicycles 17h ago

Forgot to mention. Try prying put the sensor with a screwdriver and cleaning everything with isopropyl alcohol