Polaroid Now+ Generation 3 review

The Now+ Generation 3 is the Polaroid to buy if you want the iconic large white-frame print and some room to experiment. It shoots full-size i-Type and 600 film, and its two-lens autofocus picks between a close zone of 0.40 to 1.3 m and a far zone of 1.0 m to infinity. Polaroid says Gen 3 brings optimized exposures for sharper pictures in bright light. Connected to the Polaroid app by Bluetooth, it adds aperture priority, manual mode, remote control, double exposure and a self-timer, and the camera has six usable apertures from f64 to f11 and a tripod mount. The rechargeable battery is rated for up to 15 film packs. The cost is in the film: Color i-Type film is $18.99 for 8 photos at Polaroid's US store, about $2.37 each, and Polaroid lists a development time of 10 to 15 minutes. At 452 g it is also heavier than any instax mini.

Who it is for

buyers who want the classic Polaroid frame with creative modes

Price

$149.99 at Polaroid's US store; Starter Set with film $164.99; Color i-Type film $18.99 for 8 photos.

Polaroid Now+ Instant Camera Generation 3 The classic instant camera plus app connectivity $149.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Two-lens autofocus with zones from 0.40 to 1.3 m and 1.0 m to infinity
• Polaroid app adds aperture priority, manual mode, remote and double exposure
• Six usable apertures from f64 to f11
• Shoots i-Type and 600 film
• Rechargeable battery rated for up to 15 film packs

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest classic Polaroid frame with a 79 x 77 mm image area
• Strength: Most creative control of any camera here under $200
• Strength: Tripod mount and rechargeable battery
• Weakness: i-Type film is the priciest here at about $2.37 a photo
• Weakness: Prints take 10 to 15 minutes to develop
• Weakness: 452 g body is bulky to carry

Key facts

• Film: i-Type and 600
• Image area: 79 x 77 mm (i-Type)
• Focus: 2 autofocus zones
• Power: Rechargeable, up to 15 packs
• Weight: 452 g

Where it ranks

Polaroid Now+ Generation 3 is No. 4 in our Best Instant Cameras verdict.