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I picked up a Polaroid Impulse SE from a thrift shop and am looking forward to using it, unfortunately all of my camera experience is squarely on mobile phones. Any tips for a beginner looking to take decent pictures?

Thanks.

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[–] rayf@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I have the same model. You can buy pola 600 color classic to start. There's a timer to make autoportrait. It's located on top with the clock icon. An auto flash that is necessary in interior because there's not so much aperture. You can 'disable' the flash by putting cardboard on the light. Aperture can be managed with the slider under the lenses. I don't know what to say... I started with this camera when pola was ceased. At this time, it was Impossible Project that made films. Now, impossible project bought Polaroid brand and produce under the classic name. To 'start' it, you need the film. The film contain the battery. You insert the film. Then you press the flash/light part to open it. Don't hesitate to pull the flash to help it reach the full opening if it seem stuck
You should see red dot light when it's OK. The left part (if you look from the front, as seen is your picture), is the flash that you need to open by pushing on the top. Middle, the lens. The right side is the aperture part. The 'shoot' button is located on the back side right. On the back left part, you should have the 'viewfinder' Sorry for my English, not my main language. Don't hesitate if you have questions