On the other side, you’ll find the red shutter release button, infrared LED, self-timer button, and built-in flash unit that always fires unless you suppress it by holding down the ‘no flash’ button on the rear.

Another issue I found was that images featuring lots of open sky sometimes had small white dots – an issue that other reviewers have reported as well. Yes. This camera is a nostalgia play, but a good one. The OneStep 2 offers the genuine Polaroid look, and it’s fun to use at the same time. Just remember that the per-photo cost is extremely high. You’ll only end up using this on rare occasions.

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Flash: The flash will always fire automatically but if you decide you don’t want the flash, you can always suppress it by holding down the ‘flash off’ button on the rear as you take the shot. Avoid suppressing the flash indoors or in dark places as your image will likely end up too dark. Battery/Charging: It has a lithium-ion battery and charges by USB, which is awesome. So when you’re on your way to a shoot and realize you forgot to charge your camera, you can just plug it in in the car. The OneStep 2 is compatible with two types of 600 ISO film. The first is the i-Type film designed specially for i-Type cameras like the OneStep2, and the second is 600 film, which works with both the new i-Type cameras and vintage 600 series cameras. Polaroid Originals recommends using i-Type because it is optimised for use with the OneStep 2.

Store your unopened film inside a fridge between 4 and 18°C. Let it warm up to room temperature for about an hour before shooting it.

Unfortunately, the flare isn’t an artsy, rainbow-style effect, but a white blob at the edge of the photo. To avoid a blurry photo, make sure you are at least 60cm (2 feet) away from your subject when you take the picture. For the best results, always try to shoot with your light source behind you. Warning: Shooting without flash will reduce camera performance and picture quality in most lighting situations except brightly-lit, sunny environments. We recommend always shooting with flash.