How to load a Polaroid One Step instant camera

[Mmedi17]

Can someone give me a link were i can find

"polaroid onestep closeup 600" film?

Thaaaaanks :3

[ikeeelu00]

i'm getting the same polaroid camera as you, but i don't know where to get film. are there other companies i can purchase film from?

[SuggahRush]

Hi, first time using my polaroid camera, pretty certain it's the same one as yours, just a boxier looking version. I put the film in this way but when the photos come out the paste stuff in the film isn't covering the entire area it should and the photo that's come out is only semi loaded. Do you know why this could be happening?

[yauming2]

hi there.

i had my first polaroid yesterday. it's a polaroid 636 close up..

when i load the film, and get that door closed, there was this ejecting sound

but the film cover sheet didnt come out automatically

then i hit on the shutter, and there it indicates there was only 7 films left, which was supposed to be 8 films. so would the other one piece be wasted or what?

[TheaNaomiShadow]

When i took the picture to films came out... is that normal? I havent usen mine(camera) in over 7 years...

[HidyTati]

know how to change the flash? because I can not turn the camera?

[VibeIM]

hey, just a quick question do i need the film in it so it turns on or ? i have no idea how this thing works and yeah i kinda wanna start using it

[YumeYasuu]

@VibeIM from what i already know is that the batteries are attached to the filmpackage (:

[paxOObuzz]

u ust bought a second hand polaroid 1000 land camera, i cna see that there's afilm inside of her, but when i push the shutter button, nothing happens.

i hope u can help me with this problem. :s

thank u in advance!

[visolaw]

A few additional pointers: (1.) Close the flash when replacing film, or the film slot won't open (16mmDJ does this off screen). (2.) Polaroid One Steps also accept "779" film in addition to "600" film. (3.) You can find lost of "600" film on EBAY and AMAZON but it is expensive. Plan on $20 to $30 for 10 photos (not very cost effective) . . . but lots of fun!

[LilacLimeBabe]

what stores sell the film for them?

[YumeYasuu]

@LilacLimeBabe the impossible project.

[Midderz]

I found a site where to find 600 film but it's currently unavailable,

at a website called "The Impossible Project"

Check it out!

[themadscientest]

@Midderz when you use that keep the dark slide.

[beebot409]

@Midderz

I ordered 600 film from the impossible project and it was too big. Do you have a one step polaroid camera? What size film did you order?

[myvelvetlies7]

thank you for this, it's so useful, i have a question about using the camera, does it have any kind of timer function, as in will it allow to press the button, then get into position before the picture is taken, or does it always take instantly? cheers x

[MrCeriousZion]

Where did u buy your film paper?

[MrCeriousZion]

How do u guys take the black cartrogde out?

[BarrBarrBinks]

I just got a Polaroid camera at Goodwill. Where do you get your film from?

[ilikesharks37]

i just got a polaroid camera from ebay a sun 600 I honestly have noo idea how to work it..I was hoping you could help me by awnsering my questions. First what is the number that apperars in the little white cut out mine says 10. Then what does the red and green lights indicate and what do I press to take the picture? thanks hope you can help!

[XmissXalyssX]

I have the same exact one, its great!

[thnkfst228]

Picked one up at a yard sale, and when you load the pack and close the door, the motor turns on like it's going to spit out the black sheet, but nothing comes out. Same thing happens when you fire the shutter, the flash goes off but nothing comes out. Fix?

[quetzalamaru]

WHAT???? They will no longer make films for the camera? I just bought one in a yard sale, I was so happy to find it.

[OurMindBodyNSoul]

@quetzalamaru google impossible project. They made a new film for polaroid cameras but it's a bit expensive. Worth a try if u're into film photography. Be sure to read up about the tutorial to avoid picture disappointment.

[myryonspoof]

hey i have a polaroid 600 colapseable instant camera with a dead battery. can it be replaced?

[zboe100]

um on mine it wont dispense the picture it seems like there is a rolling black piece of paper should i take it out or not

[16mmDJ]

@zboe100 leave the paper

[zboe100]

@16mmDJ thanks

[katalyst552]

does it need a battery cause i have the same one and the shutter dont work? plsssss helllppp

[zestytoaster]

@katalyst552 the battery is in the film pack

[sharshuvu]

so battery comes with paperpack ? and as soon as load it with oaoer that`ll make this thing work?

[karayzee123]

i got mine from a charity shop for £2.99

[ResidentEvil9125]

Hey i have this same camera but how do you close the top!

[peroduanippa]

I bought a p600 camera today from a junk stall it already has a film in it, two decent photos were taken and two failed photos were taken, I only paid £4.00 for it, so that's a good deal.

[angerSTRUCK]

@april3104 ebay. 600 film is more rare though harder and more expensive to find

[xCottonCandyCloudsx]

where did you get the film?

[AJwentyoyoyoyo]

does it only have 10 paper thing?

[jannaaika]

are the refills rare to find?

[angerSTRUCK]

@jannaaika VERY !

[TouVue]

How can you tell if the films expired or not. Cause mines used and it has film in it but it's not taking any pictures at all.

[looksitsmaia]

i put the film in and it made a sound but nothing came out...?

[Gonzalez2500]

I was wondering about the whole Battery thing. Your video addressed and answered my question. Thanks.

Ps. The Flip camera sound made it super cool. In my opinion.

[KawaiiKelsoo]

You are. SO adorable.

[henry250693]

I just bought one of these on amazon uk

[RISINGfawnJUNCTION]

I tried loading a pack into a cool cam... and it didn't work... but then I loaded it in a one step like your... and it worked..... does the cool cam hav a different battery system? thx

[AllSaintsHardRocking]

this was such a helpful video! thanks! =)

[LacesOutDaniel]

i cant push the pack into my camera. i have the polaroid one touch redline. it says it takes 600 film and i bought some online but like the film goes in halfway in the camera and just gets stuck. i know im putting it in facing the right way but what am i doing wrong?

[emilybrowningluva]

Where should I keep my film so it won't be damaged by the temperature ?

[16mmDJ]

@emilybrowningluva The fridge works well. DON'T PUT IT IN THE FREEZER!!!

[emilybrowningluva]

@16mmDJ Thanks!But is it recommended or is it a have to?I'm not really familar w/ polaroids...

[16mmDJ]

@emilybrowningluva no, but it's good to keep them cool for extended periods. Keep it in the shade and out of direct sunlight. That'll keep em somewhat fresh

[GirlsOnTheMoon]

where can i buy 600 film? i cant seem to find it! please help.

[whynarwhal]

@GirlsOnTheMoon ebay, the impossible project, google it.

[morrismagic08]

I bought a pack of 600 film the other day, the use by date was 2003! but works perfectly ok, so the battary's it would seem tend to last a fair while. I'l push my luck with an older pack next time and see how that turns out!

[16mmDJ]

@morrismagic08 You are lucky! How long the cartridges will work depends completely on tons of things. Temperature, humidity, etc.

[Trinichick91]

Hey i just got the polaroid 660 sun. any tips on how to use it? im not so sure :)

[kimhutson1]

whered you buy your film at?

[babycatchfire]

how much did you buy your film for?

[1970Frenzy]

thank you! your video helped me :)

[16mmDJ]

@1970Frenzy Sure dood

[LittleModig]

Hey Dude Did you say the film pack has a battery for the Entire camera????? I just bout a Polaroid one step flash,just like yours.but I get no power no buss or nothing.the film has been there who knows how long,it's got 10 shots that aren't expose yet.I bought it at a thrifty store and they dont know if it works or not.I tried to take pics with it but I get nothing Could it be the pack of film has been there for so long and it's film pack has no juice?

[16mmDJ]

@LittleModig The battery pack could be out of power, or the camera could be broken.

[ilinnuc]

@LittleModig well the battery might have a shelf life so it might of been fine but it may of lost its juice

[dodadue89]

Can you tell me what the switch is for on the front? It's got a black arrow, a white arrow, and a middle section. I have no clue what it does.

[morrismagic08]

@dodadue89 It controls the amount of light let in to the camera. Left for cloudy days, right for sunny but its useless just leave it in the middle. Hope that helps. cheers.

[website365]

Just got one today at Car Boot Sale for five quid. it doesn't have this thing. I didn't know how the paper would go in it. it's seems so easy. I'm looking for the papers now, can i get it from a photo shop or somewhere?

cheers anyway!

[Deekaytm]

how much was the pack? i just got a Polaroid P 600 and the film i saw on ebay is really expensive :/

[16mmDJ]

@Deekaytm I'm not sure what P 600 is, but it's probably gonna be around $20-$35.

[Deekaytm]

@16mmDJ it's one very much like this one youtube dot com/watch?v=lwtG0asBDWk&featur­e=related but silver.

and thanks!

[16mmDJ]

@Deekaytm No worries. But yeah, film's gonna be around $20-$35.

[Deekaytm]

@16mmDJ thank you!

[Dannyemerica]

@16mmDJ thanks sooo much lol it was pretty obvious answer but yeah my friend just gave me the camera cuz he couldn't find where the batteries went. If I may ask another question, around how much is film for this camera?

[16mmDJ]

@Dannyemerica You'll usually find it around anywhere from $25 to $40 for 10 pictures nowadays. Check out "The Impossible Project" (google it)

[Dannyemerica]

if this camera requires batteries, please tell me how to load new batteries, its really important can you please tell me ASAP.

[16mmDJ]

@Dannyemerica I'll tell you straight up since no one has asked this in a while ;)

The batteries come in a fresh pack of film. Look at the two contacts on the bottom of a pack.

[fatstevens]

They've got so expensive shipping :(

[16mmDJ]

@fatstevens It kind of defeats the original purchase price :(

[foodfanalEx103]

Great video! Are they really coming out with film this year??!!

[16mmDJ]

@foodfanalEx103 They are already out. Google search The Impossible Project

[tobytoby2305]

So, it uses 600 film. I'm confused, does that mean 600 photos?

[16mmDJ]

@tobytoby2305 600 means it is 600 ISO film. there are ten pictures in a pack.

[fatstevens]

@tobytoby2305 - 600 photos? That would be nice ;)

[UntitledNumbers]

The sound at 1:13 is so cool...

[LoverofStage]

Go to the impossible project website...they sell 600 film...kindy pricey but so is every film.

[16mmDJ]

@LoverofStage eh, i know them but it's still too expensive.

[NickLambify]

Where can I find cheap film?

[16mmDJ]

@NickLambify your best bet is gonna be amazon, but that's all gonna be out of date. You should google "the impossible project". their film will be more expensive, but it will be fresher and will give you better pictures.

[jonasbrothersorbust]

here in vegas they sell the 600 film for $5 in walgreens & like 10 at walmart<3

[16mmDJ]

@jonasbrothersorbust SWEET! buy up as much as you can! (send me some too :P)

[ALxndrSolonik00]

thanks for this vid. I kinda feel dumb for having to watch it but it helped me.

[16mmDJ]

@ALxndrSolonik00 haha!

[CrazyRoofProductions]

You think 20$ is much for a film???? :O

In norway it costs 50$!!!!

[16mmDJ]

oh my god! that sucks for you guys!

[SilviaPiv17]

so...in that case it would be better if I use the whole package right?

Because I heard that I could store the film in the fridge or something like that

Thank you again

[16mmDJ]

yeah. If you store the film in a fridge, supposedly it will last longer

[SilviaPiv17]

Hi again!!! I just wanted to ask you if I buy a film but I don't use it until a month or so does it still works or not?

Thanks a lot!!!

(sorry about my spelling but English is my second language:/)

[16mmDJ]

It all depends on how old the film is. If you put it in the camera and take a couple of pictures, but then leave the rest of the film in for a while, it might not be too good...

[windchimex]

Where to buy online :)

[waysidefan10]

its 2010 now. i wonder exacty when the film will hit stores

[16mmDJ]

You can probably go to the Polaroid FAQ or contact them and ask, I'd bet later this year...

[Joescalade]

great video!  I received this camera for christmas and had no idea how to load the film. Where can i purchase the film?

[16mmDJ]

you used to be able to get it at places like walgreens, but now i think the only place to get it would be ebay or maybe amazon.

Good luck!

[transyturtle]

Ahh I can't wait until Polaroid brings back its instant film stuff next year so I can start using the One Step againnn. :D

[Lenupet]

Thanks a lot for this video! =D

[siobhanwable]

thanks :D

[SilviaPiv17]

Ok , thanks for your help! ;)

[SilviaPiv17]

Hi 16mmDJ!!!

I have a polaroid one step autofocus. I got it at a garage sale for 5 dollars!!:) i just wanted to ask you what kind of film do I need for my camera and how long do they last?. Thanks a lot !!!!!!!

p.s. you have a very nice voice ;)

[16mmDJ]

Soooo... what it sounds like is that you have a 600 speed film camera. If you open the film door, it will say what type of film it takes. All of the polaroid films are 10 photos per pack. They should last a couple of months after putting the pack into the camera. you should also, if you can, get your hands on the freshest pack you can.

Thanks, :P everyone says that, i never believe them though. :D

[thenerdistheword]

Someone just handed me one of those that they didn't want, it has film in it and I just accidentally took a picture. My question, which I don't see answered here or anywhere that I can find, is: does it close? I mean the bit with the flash on it, does it shut or is it always open? It looks like it is made to close.

Thanks for the vid and thanks in advance for your help.

[16mmDJ]

yeah. it just snaps shut. i think i showed me opening and closing it in the video.

[thenerdistheword]

@16mmDJ well the camera goes off screen at :24 and comes back on at :26 closed. Thanks anyway.

[16mmDJ]

oh. haha. yeah, it just snaps closed.

[athenian12]

ok so i got the camrea and just need film but can you make it opperate it without film? and what button do you push to make it take the picture?

[nelz0r]

I finally got my One Step camera today after months of searching and found your video heaps helpful.

Just one question though, where do the batteries go? >.>

[16mmDJ]

Ugh. this is the question EVERYONE asks! :P

The batteries are in the film pack. if you have a fresh pack, you don't need to worry about power.

[nelz0r]

Hahaha sorry xD

Thanks for all the help!

[LaBellaa1984]

yeah but how long can you leave the film innit now? do you have to make the 10 pic soon or not?

[RoyceReyonda]

THANKSSSS

[kevin14455]

damn what a great thing, i´m looking for one of those!

[EmilieJayne25]

Does this demo work with a 1000 polaroid land camer?

[16mmDJ]

upon looking at a picture of a polaroid 1000, it seems that it should. that is all i can tell you , because i have never used one before. good luck.

[16mmDJ]

WAIT!!! the polaroid 1000 takes SX-70 film. if you look on a pack of 600 film, you will see some nubs on the bottom of the pack on the end which you insert into the camera. cut those off with a razor. then you can put the pack into the 1000. be sure that you put the camera on its darkest setting first. even more good luck.

[sbbassy]

Since most of the film is expired, once you load it you pretty much have to use all the film in the camera asap ? Or can u take the film out and refrigerate it again until u wanna take more pics ?

[16mmDJ]

well you could try to chill the film in the fridge, but when you put the film back into the camera, it will waste a piece of film for no reason. it will think it is ejecting the cover sheet. plus you would have to remove the film in complete darkness. and yes, it is a good idea to not leave the film in the camera for an extended period.

[chetazo]

where is the battery slot? do you have to use some other thing for work?

[MilkshakePlease]

I read that each film cartridge includes the battery power needed.

[loopylornalou]

Thanks VERY Much!!

My Mum Just Bought Me A Polaroid 600 Camera Off ebay In The Last 9 Seconds In Bidding!!! With 5 Bidders Trying To Get It, We Got It For £6!! BARGAIN! I Am So Excited I've wanted One Forever, Do You know Where i Could Get some Film In England?

Thankyouuuu(:

-Lorna

[16mmDJ]

erm, i think your best bet would to go on ebay (haha, joke: bet, ebay, bet)

[loopylornalou]

HaHaa Funny XD

[spaciegraciewacie]

Boots sell it.

[DeCivitateDei]

Hey 16mmDJ. I watched this video. Then turned away to look at a another webpage. During this time Youtube played automaticly all the videos back to back on your playlist. And i did not notice. I have a limited amount of bandwith i am allowed to use on a 24h period. Did not appreciate this forced loss at all.

[16mmDJ]

As i recall, the only playlists that i have made on youtube are only 3 videos long. And even if i did have a long playlist, i did not FORCE you to watch any of them. if you knew a video was playing, then you should have either watched it play all the way through, or if it was of your convenience to switch to another site while you were hearing my video, you should have noticed that the audio in the video you were watching had changed. Please dont blame me or my videos for your attentive issues.

[1rose2c]

completely new to the world of polaroid.

i bought 779 film at urban outfitters and it doesnt seem to fit in my camera. my camera looks alot like yours. its a 600 "Cool Cam" if that means anything. am i doing it wrong or is it the wrong film?

[16mmDJ]

It should fit any camera that says 600 on it

[1rose2c]

i got it fixed thanks. it says on the urban outfitters package that film lasts a year past its expiration date. is this true?

[16mmDJ]

what they mean is that the film will still look somewhat OK. the color might be a bit off, and it might look a bit weird, but the battery should still work OK

[delilahdaniel8]

hey whats up dude i was wondering where you can i get the paper at

[16mmDJ]

Ebay. or maybe amazon, but dont quote me on that.

[BLINDRROX]

jajahhh...so cool!!!does it need bat..?

[angxo77]

That's so cool! I have an old one step polaroid at home... but are you saying I won't be able to find film for it?

[16mmDJ]

no. go to ebay. or in 2010 another company will be making it

[brayew]

Hey that was great,

do you know if a "Polaroid Autofocus 660" camera will take 779 film?

[16mmDJ]

yes it will

[Iambillsjumbie]

well you dont have to get polaroid. fujifilm still makes them

[16mmDJ]

fuji does not make the film for the one step. only polaroid made that. soon a company called the impossible project will be making film for the oneStep, the SX-70, and possibly the spectra.

[dyanjennica09]

omg i want one!

but i heard the films are very pricey.

how much are they? and the camera itself?

i dont even know where to buy the polaroid camera here in canada. :(

[16mmDJ]

camera, depending on where you are, you can get a camera for as little as $5 US. the film is gonna be about, again depending on where you are, $18-$30. but the film is going to be expired.

[Darkenedsoul]

thank you, i just brought an old Polaroid (jobpro2) home and was trying to figure out if the cartridge inside was film or not.. turns out it was an empty case of film. and evidently the film also comes with a temp. battery at the bottom of the film cartridge...

[OhMissCatherine]

i just bought one, if i take a picture and nothing comes out. does that mean the film is empty?

[16mmDJ]

depends, does it make a noise when you take a picture?

[OhMissCatherine]

after the flash goes off, the camera makes a noise like it's pushing out a polaroid pic but their nothing.

[16mmDJ]

yeah, you need to buy a new pack of film.

[kingoftink]

Hey, i have the polaroid 600, basically the same model, and when i put the film in and do what you did it doesn't print the black paper. do you know if there's anything else i have to do?

[16mmDJ]

it means that the battery in the film pack is dead. if the pack is brand new, then it is the camera that is broken.

[melzaelf]

Hey! I just bought that exact camera for 5 bucks at a thrift store.. BEFORE finding out lastnight the film is super hard to come by now. I have called all around town and came up with nothing. Where do you get your film from? The only online thing I came up with was 18.95$ for a pack of ten.

[16mmDJ]

OK, you can't get the polaroid stuff anymore. google search: Fuji FP-100C. its exactly the same stuff, just nicer.

[melzaelf]

Thanks so much! You are great.

=)

[16mmDJ]

sure sure!

[Monicafool03]

go onto ebay!

its way cheaper! :)

[LaughTilYouSkeet]

I want one of those cameras so bad ):

any idea where i can find one?

[wlollpop]

ecrater

[16mmDJ]

or Goodwill

[Monicafool03]

im getting one off of Ebay!

some are really cheap, like the one im getting is only !0 bucks! :)

im getting the Polaroid ONE 600 instant film camera

[rainbowseason]

i actually thought dat sound dat u said came out werid sounds very cool~~~ I was so upset when polaroid stop producing the film T_T

[16mmDJ]

thanks ^.^

I was really mad too

[shebamoos]

Does someone know the year when the One Step came out.?

[16mmDJ]

the first is 1983

[kristhian02]

what is so special about this camera?i found one lying around so i took it.i have the "one step flash"

[16mmDJ]

its just that they stopped making film for it last year, and people are going crazy to find the last scraps of polaroid film. but there is still a company who is going to continue to make the film by 2010

[pumpkinpal]

ha thanks i just bought that exact film and camera off of amazon...you video helped me out! thanks!

[16mmDJ]

no problem

[hoosierfan04]

Thanks a lot very short and helpful:)

[16mmDJ]

glad you found it helpful

[WTFSTORMxD]

polaroid one step camera with 600 film

[16mmDJ]

There should be no problem. if anything, the camera is just broken. sorry:(

The camera could be the one step that takes SX-70 film. Or it could be the 600 one step, but the film is SX-70. Those are all the solutions i could find

[WTFSTORMxD]

ohhh okay

well thanks for the help anyways :)

[16mmDJ]

sure

[WTFSTORMxD]

hey, this is a great video but my film wont go in all the way. can you help me ?

[16mmDJ]

Depends. Can you tell me what camera and what film it is?

[Duffmancantbreath]

i need film for my 600 camera. the prices are too high and if anybody knows where i can get it cheaper let me lnow.

[16mmDJ]

google "polapremium"

[theend451]

Love my Polaroid 600 camera...just ordered some more film from the company that will be making Polaroid film again. They have a warehouse in Hungary and they charge $18 USD per pack of 600 Film. Bought 20, but they charge $25 USD shipping.. still not bad deal.