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Polaroid SC1630 16MP Smart Camera runs Android

Chris Davies, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [1]

Polaroid has turned to Android for its latest digicam, the SC1630 Smart Camera, a 16-megapixel shooter with integrated WiFi for uploading shots immediately to Flickr, Facebook and other online galleries. More camera that happens to run Android than a phoneless Android handset, despite appearances to the contrary, the SC1630 has a 3x optical zoom, 3.2-inch touchscreen and onboard image editing tools. Read The Full Story

Polaroid Android tablet/eReader leaks

Chris Davies, Jan 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

Polaroid can't seem to find its niche these days - who can forget the odd camera-sunglasses and Lady Gaga partnership at CES last year - but it seems a tablet/ereader may be the company's next endeavor. Shots of the slate have been snuck out ahead of time to Engadget, along with the tagline of "tablet + camera" so that you don't think Polaroid has forgotten its roots. Read The Full Story

Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera prints photos

Rue Liu, Nov 11th 2011 Discuss [4]

Polaroid announced a new digital camera this week called the Z340 Instant Digital Camera that can print photos on the spot, much like classic Polaroid Spectra cameras of the 80s. But this new take on the retro form packs in a 14-megapixel sensor and includes a 2.7-inch LCD image viewer among other new digital functions. Read The Full Story

Polaroid announces new camera lens line for photographers

Shane McGlaun, Aug 11th 2011 Discuss [0]

Polaroid has been in the photograph business for as long as I can remember. The first camera I can remember having around as a kid was one of the old instant cameras from Polaroid. The company has unveiled a new line of accessory lenses that will work for DSLRs, camcorders, and cameras. It's not exactly clear from the details released so far what specific cameras these lenses will fit. Read The Full Story

Lady Gaga, Polaroid Unleash GL10 Instant Mobile Printer

Rue Liu, May 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

Remember the partnership between Lady Gaga and Polaroid which yielded the bizarre "Grey Label" lineup back at CES? It included a pair of sunglasses that shoots and displays photos and videos, as well as an instant camera and the GL10 Instant Mobile Printer. Well, a part of that lineup is finally ready for sale today, and no, sorry, it's not the video-capable sunglasses. Read The Full Story

iPhone Concept Case That Prints Polaroids

Rue Liu, May 3rd 2011 Discuss [2]

Here's a neat concept called the Sophie that brings Polaroid-type functionality to the iPhone. Designer Mac Funamizu has conjured up a concept iPhone dock/case that prints photos. Polaroid should seriously consider this route rather than the bizarre Lady Gaga gadgets it's been pushing. Read The Full Story

Lady Gaga & Polaroid unveil Grey Label: bizarre LCD photospecs & instant printer/camera

Chris Davies, Jan 7th 2011 Discuss [3]

Polaroid's involvement with Lady Gaga still seems a little offbeat, but the unusually-costumed "Creative Director" has just unveiled a range of instant photography devices at CES 2011. Polaroid Grey Label consists of two sensible products - the GL10 Instant Mobile Printer and the GL30 Instant Digital Camera - and then a crazy one, the Lady Gaga GL20 Camera Glasses. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Polaroid eyewear and RealD sign agreement for Polaroid brand premium 3D glasses

Shane McGlaun, Aug 19th 2010 Discuss [0]

Why is it that most of the 3D glasses they give out at the theater when you go to watch a movie look like they are straight out of the 80's? Polaroid Eyewear has announced that it has an agreement with RealD, the company that does lots of 3D in theaters, to produce 3D glasses. Read The Full Story

Polaroid brings instant photo printing back with 300 Instant Camera

Shane McGlaun, Apr 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

When I was a kid, all my relatives had those big Polaroid cameras that shot normal size prints out the font as soon as you took the pic. We have photo albums stuffed with the pictures and my dad used his until the film stopped being made. Read The Full Story

Polaroid Plans Leap Into Gaming Market With Accessories

Evan Selleck, Apr 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

When you think gaming, you think Polaroid, right? Or, is that something else? Like cameras. Yeah, that's probably a bit more comfortable for most people. Well, get ready to get thrown right out of your comfort zone, because it looks like Polaroid is all set to turn things on their nose. With a few accessories in the works, Polaroid wants back into the gaming scene. Read The Full Story

Polaroid Spectra film-conversion: trade convenience for cost

Chris Davies, Mar 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

So you're not convinced by The Impossible Project's $3-a-shot reimagined Polaroid film, and the rising cost of increasingly scarce original cartridges is making you consider retiring your camera; how about modifying your Polaroid shooter for use with regular sheet film? It's not a process for everyone - the camera probably won't ever use Polaroid film again, and you won't get your prints instantly - but if you love the optics on your Polaroid Spectra then this Instructable is for you. Read The Full Story

The Impossible Project’s new Polaroid film on sale this week

Chris Davies, Mar 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

When we wrote about The Impossible Project a little over a year ago, we'll admit to having been a little sceptical as to whether the task - getting an ex-Polaroid film factory up and running, with chemicals and other technology brought bang up to date - was achievable. At the time they were aiming for a release of newly-produced film sometime in 2010; happily it looks like they're bang on schedule, since the first Impossible Project film will go on sale come March 25th. Read The Full Story