Polaroid I-2 review

The I-2 is the most capable instant camera on this list and the least suited to a casual gift. It has a 3-element lens with continuous autofocus and a 98 mm focal length, and you can choose Aperture, Shutter, Multi exposure, Timer, Manual or Auto mode. Apertures run from f8 to f64, exposures from 1/250 sec to 30 sec, and bulb mode can hold the shutter open for up to 99 hours. A viewfinder display and an outer display show settings. It accepts SX-70, 600 and i-Type film, and the USB-C rechargeable battery is rated for 28 packs per charge by Polaroid. For someone who already understands exposure, those controls mean fewer ruined prints on film that costs about $2.37 a shot. For everyone else, the $599.99 price buys the Now+ Generation 3 plus more than 20 packs of i-Type film, so it ranks last here on value.

Who it is for

experienced photographers who want full manual control

Price

$599.99 at Polaroid's US store; Starter Set $614.99; Color i-Type film $18.99 for 8 photos.

Polaroid I-2 Instant Camera The pro-grade instant camera engineered for craft $599.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 3-element lens with a continuous autofocus system
• Aperture, Shutter, Multi exposure, Timer, Manual and Auto modes
• Apertures from f8 to f64 and exposures from 1/250 sec to 30 sec, with bulb up to 99 hours
• Shoots SX-70, 600 and i-Type film
• USB-C battery rated for 28 packs per charge

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Only camera here with full manual exposure control
• Strength: Works with three Polaroid film types
• Strength: Longest battery rating here at 28 packs
• Weakness: Costs $599.99, the most on this list
• Weakness: Learning curve is steep for casual users
• Weakness: i-Type film still costs about $2.37 a photo

Key facts

• Film: SX-70, 600, i-Type
• Aperture: f8 to f64
• Shutter: 1/250 to 30 sec, bulb to 99 hours
• Battery: 28 packs per charge
• Weight: 563 g

Where it ranks

Polaroid I-2 is No. 10 in our Best Instant Cameras verdict.