Hey Chris! Im a pretty new viewer (and subscriber) of your channel, and I just want to say how refreshing it is to find RUclips channels with hosts with such integrity and passion for what they do... but in a way that it does not affect the objectiveness of their reviews with bias. You seem like a class act Chris, thanks for doing this! The funniest thing is, I just came here for a quick review on a gift idea, but I ended up subbing out of how great the channel host is haha.
You've saved me from wasting money on this thing, thanks for making an honest video a lot of the other reviews never talk about these problems it's so strange to me. I'll get the Now instead. Thanks!!
Personally I've never bothered with their modern cameras simply because I have a SX-70 Sonar that pretty much out performs anything they've released since their impossible days. I've never had any auto focus or exposure issues with the Sonar and it's over 40 years old! To be honest you might have an easier time getting a Sonar converted to take 600 film and modded further to shoot I-type film over messing with Polaroid's Now+
The now camera's exposure and focus is excellent. This is less a statement about their cameras and more a statement about how absolutely mind blowingly good the sx-70 was
Thanks Chris for the update. Sad to hear that the 2nd camera has focus issues. Seems quality control is not of good quality. I was told (mail) to reset the camera by opening the film door and pressing the on-off switch for 8 seconds. So I did a few times and indoor flash or without flash worked as expected. Meanwhile the weather became too cold for outdoor shooting and I put away the camera... Edit: in addition just found a review on the channel Mango Street from 2 months ago. I’ve seen several over exposed photos. People don’t notice the problem. An SX70, modified or not, or an SLR680 remains a better choice in the long run.
been having some of the same problems as well under exposures/ over exposures. Just came to the conclusion that the now+ is not for daylight pictures unfortunately lol. i only use mine for night photography at this point ill stick with my sx-70 for daylight pics 🤷🏻♂️
Can you tell me how you do the night photos? I am new in the Polaroid and photography „game“. Maybe you can give me some good advice how to shot good pictures at night?
@@One.Hundred it’s honestly still a lot of trial & error for me but for the now+ i like to go into manual mode in the app and control my settings myself from there. i will even take a light meter reading and try to go off that as well as the app.
I have the gen1 now + and after trying to find ways to hack the firmware I found a possible work around to the over exposure problem. I used the Custom program with the + setting. In the app goto Tripod Mode and just set the exposure -1/3 and save by pressing the + button at the top of the screen. This saves the -1/3 exposure to the in camera + setting. Activate the mode by holding down the + for several seconds. The camera is now thinking its on a tripod using auto exposure but it knocks it down by -1/3. You can try going to -2/3 but you'll really lose the dark areas. This doesn't fix the auto focus issue so I just put my finger tip an inch or two in front of the sensor under the lens and wait for the click sound of the lens change, move my finger away while gently holding the shutter button to keep it set, then fully press the shutter to make the picture. Best of luck!
Hi Chris, love the videos. I’ve pretty much given up with the Now+. It’s never taken a decent exposure in daylight, either way over or under exposed. Raised a support call with Polaroid as I came to conclusion the camera must be faulty as the results are just erratic, with lots of email back and forth, sending scans of the images as examples etc. All of a sudden communication with Polaroid just stopped. Raised a new support call quoting the original support call and have received no response from them except the auto request received email. Such a shame as I want this to be a good camera and a good company, but the way I have been treated means they get no more of my money. I guess I don’t have the leverage of a RUclips channel behind me to be taken seriously.
Great video!!!! THANK YOU! I saved money by avoiding the Polaroid Now+. I got the One Step+ and I am happy with the product. The film is always meh... But it is the only thing we have to shoot Polaroids.
I recently got a Now+ after shooting with a Sonar SX-70 for a while (Because I really dig the "tripod" mode in the app) and I was getting some similar results to you, which I found odd given I was coming off In an Instant's video which had arguably better results, so what was he doing that I wasn't? The more I played with the camera and read the manual I think I found something that may help those who are having similar issues with autofocus (note I'm not having the same exposure problems, I'm not sure if that's just me having the right gut feeling on exposure latitude and when to compensate or just lucky or what). See I was used to the autofocus that was on my Sonar, which actually moves the lens back and forth, but on the Now+ it's more like a One-Step where instead of having that range of motion there's just two zones, Portrait and Landscape, that both have a wide hyperfocal distance. So when you do the half press on the shutter it's just deciding between one of two positions, not where it sits in the range like the old Sonar did (I have a Sun 660 and Impulse AF and I'm not actually sure what they do, it doesn't SEEM like it has that same range of motion the SX-70 does so I suspect they ALSO have limited zones like a One Step Close Up has). Once I kept that in mind I was hitting focus with much greater consistency, and when I didn't it was "Oh it went for the Landscape zone" which explained blurry close up subjects with inexplicably in focus backgrounds. How it determines focus SEEMS to be center weighted, so if the subject is really small like a flower there's a chance the camera doesn't "see" it and looks ahead of it, at least in my experience. That said I have been able to do focus lock by looking at the subject, half press and listening for the focal distance to switch, and then recompose. It's still not perfect, but so is life with integral film and even my Fuji 500AF struggles with it's branded autofocus from time to time, but I hope that maybe helps to you or anyone watching. Obviously would have helped with better communication on Polaroid's part but I don't want to speak on their behalf.
Any camera that uses a wide field light meter will always require adjustment. For instance if you take a picture of a house against the sky you will need to darken to see the sky or lighten to see the house. But this that you're experiencing is NOT that
Hey, Chris! I have a Polaroid Go and it is my first “modern” Polaroid camera. I have been using the Go since August. I’ve recently discovered that if you “half-press” the shutter button there is a slight click inside the camera. I’ve even half pressed it while looking at the lens and I see some activity in the camera when I do. There’s nothing in the manual about it (unless I missed it) but ever since I discovered it, my pictures out of the GO have looked much better. I used to just straight press it when I first got it. I mostly use my SLR 680 or SX70. If I do use a plastic lens, I use my Sun 660. Nothing beats the vintage Polaroid cameras. Polaroid was a billion dollar company in the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, so they didn’t cut costs when building their products back then. That isn’t the case now. Currently, I think they can’t really afford too much quality otherwise they wouldn’t make any money. They’re barely hanging as it is. I want to buy a Now+ just to support, anyway…I want to ask (this might be a dumb question) but have you tried the “half-press" with the NOW+? Maybe that’s why you’re having focus/exposure issues. Perhaps the clicking I’m hearing on the GO is the camera metering/calculating focus distance on a subject. I wouldn’t put it past them to have the same system functionality in the NOW+. Seems like something so simple yet I missed it for a couple of months. I didn’t expect anything to happen on a half press with the new cameras but apparently something does happen. Felt like an idiot. Idk hope this helps! Love your channel, b.
@Ben Ozuna I think you´re right. I found this video and kind of shows what you meant. ruclips.net/video/IeAajXkrRgQ/видео.html . @Just Another Chris Thanks for your video!
@@bendejo10 Hey, I just got my Polaroid go and the half-press is actually mentioned but you have to download the full manual online lol. Idk why they wouldn't put it in the quick guide since it's like... the most important thing to know when shooting this camera? I can't imagine the number of people who are new to instant photography (like me) who missed that Edit: I checked the Now+'s full manual online and the half-press is mentioned there too so it's very likely that's the problem
Awesome! Now all we need is an update from Chris about this. Either he is/is not half-pressing or he just wanted to be controversial for the clicks. It's a shame Polaroid didn't add the half-press in the quick guide, something that minor can effect a consumer's overall impression on an already struggling product. "Ugh! This is why I stopped buying these expensive packs!" Can you please give us an update, Chris????
You are spot on. I am mostly taken back by the fact that Polaroid must clearly be aware of these issues so easily replicable and so widely documented. Yet nothing, but further push for sales. I had 500W (2x250) shining in my face from a mere 4 feet. I do have a light meter, btw and I know how to use it. This was not sufficient light for the Now+. Turning the flash on activates the app’s trigger button and promptly produces an over exposed image. But I can give you a half a dozen similar stories, ill metering, wasted shots. What a shame.
I have the now. Wanted the now+. Didn’t have it at the wal mart I bought it at. I’m an over the road truck driver so just take pictures of interesting stuff I see in the country. So stopped at a random wal mart in Nebraska. Guess I lucked out. Thanks nebraska
Recently I bought Polaroid Now. Still learning how to use it, and learning about instant photography. A thing I do not like is not having control on the type of lens for close ups/selfies or landscape, for instant. I have seen the camera does not choose the right lens or you just simply do not know which one it did chose 🤷🏻
thank you so much for the update. i am surprised at the exposure you were able to get with the new camera, although sucks you had to lose your autofocus.. seems like the camera is a hit or miss. i think i’ll hang on to mine for night time exposure experimenting and stick to my Instax for my noteworthy trips.
Love your videos as always, Chris! I had the same problems with the I-1 (that was my introduction to Polaroid since 2018-ish) and I thought that that was just the aesthetic and not a problem, but watching this made me realize the camera is the problem. Almost 4 years of struggle. LOL. 😆 Had a lot of overexposed and out of focused photos because of that, and I only ever get mid-acceptable results when using the app which is kind of annoying because I really wanted it to be more point and shoot. But, oh well. Gotta make do of what I have. 🙃 If you can, please make a review with the I-1 since you're the expert in all things Polaroid. I see some people cover it but they always say it's amazing and perfect, and those were really misleading. I know that that's from the Impossible project and before the couple rebrandings, but if you can get your hands on one, please make one. :) Your honesty is helpful and we can easily relate to you compared to others who hold back. Also, I am accepting Polaroid cameras and if you won't be using your Polaroid Now+ and you're considering giving it away, I will happily and gratefully accept it. 😁 I know that's absurd and cringey but I just gotta put it out there and at least say something. I would be grateful. Very. ☺ Happy holidays!
I would love to do a video on the I-1 however it’s starting to get pretty expensive and most have battery issues so not sure if I will get to that video or at least any time soon.
Sadly the exposure issues are still present months later. I just bought one hoping they would've been addressed because I wanted the manual control offered by the app. Cant trust the light meter at all in the app, much better off using a seperate app. Exposures showing -2 or -3 EV in the polaroid app come out much better. Oddly the camera does great on its own indoors with the flash on.
Man they really just need to stop dicking around with these new cameras and improve the film more, I'd love to shoot Polaroid cause it's nostalgic but GOD DAMN the modern film looks like the film from the 70's. It's just so shitty looking. Not to mention you're paying full price for two less shots than you used to get back in the day.
Its weird as i didnt have this issue, my photos are coming out great from my first 4 photos. I just had the polaroid now plus about 2 days and its rock solid, i doubt it have an update. But for me the photos are more pleasing than the instax
I had exactly the same problem with the + camera. I also own the OneStep2 which never had any issues and I came to the same conclusion. Now after seeing your video with identical results I'm just convinced it is an actual problem. I think I know what makes a difference btw this cameras (well at least on outside, first glimpse): I think its the light sensor - on One Step 2 the sensor is enclosed inside the ~3mm enclosure - visible btw the OneStep2 Logo and the lens. It makes it see only the light coming from the front and not from the sides. On the other hand the sensor on the Now+ is located under the visor, it has a small lip around it but its like 0.5mm so I'm guessing it is getting a lot of light from the side and from the above which skews the measurement. Now when I think about it it should be actually easy to make a plastic guard, or even use a piece of straw around the light sensor on the Now+. Unfortunately I threw mine out in anger.
It's kinda funny, I had pretty similar exposure problems with my OneStep 2, i just couldn't get it right. Most of the times it was extremely overexposed, sometimes underexposed. Meanwhile I had some great results with my two vintage ones, a SX-70 Sonar and a variant of the Sun 660 Autofocus called "Lightmixer". I love to use both of them, especially because I literally got the Lightmixer for the price of a 600 film pack in absolute pristine condition. Meanwhile the OneStep 2 gathers dust because I had too much bad results and the damn battery constantly goes flat within a few days even without usage.
I contacted them asking them if I can return the Now + and get the regular Now, because I had it before I upgraded and NEVER had issues. I regret giving away my standard now. They responded back with a auto response telling me how to take photos to avoid the issue. I am pretty upset and dissatisfied.
Honestly that was my experience as well. It wasn’t until weeks later they contacted me through my Instagram page to work with them on the issue. Spoiler alert…. The issue was never fixed.
Thanks for this Video! I was hyped when the now+ was launched but waited a couple months until I could watch some reviews and now I’m definitely not buying it… a lot of reviews and comments point in the same direction.. they have a problem with this camera
Thanks for the update. I've bought recently the Polaroid Now and I'm really unhappy with the results. Overexposure or Under.. the pictures seem always colorless/faded or too black. Already spent 4 packs and still not getting the results expected. Compared to other Instant Cameras (Instax) I was expecting a much higher quality. In other hand the positive part. The camera looks great, feels great and I love polaroid. Just wanted higher quality on the pictures. :(
@@JustAnotherChris I wish they would just bite the bullet and produce a manual focus manual control glass lens camera. Basically what mint is making but for I type film. I don't care if it's in an SX70 body or a new plastic one, I just want a camera with manual controls and good glass.
I have to wait I guess for them to correct their stuff and release a better version. That's very very frustrating especially for a photographer. Exposure should be top priority when it comes to a camera and its all over the place without changing any settings. That's unacceptable. There is no real reliability for quality.
I should've knew this channel sooner and saw this video before buying mine... same issues.. Really don"t understand, after reading so many reviews poiting this camera as the best instant camera to choose now with no information about the exposure problems
Hey Chris, thanks for your Video. I have all the same problems like you. Most of my pictures were out of focus, or over / under exposur. Love my old SX70 were i have no problems with. Have a good time and greetings from Germany.
Came to find out about this camera as my teen asked for it. I think I'll skip purchasing the camera, especially since the price of film is WAY too much to have any pictures mess up and we'reway to tight financially to risk it. But I will be subbing since it is rare to find an honest reviewer. TY!
A great alternative would be aFuji instax mini camera WAY cheaper and really good photos every time. Thanks for joining in on the fun and coming along for the Journey.
You gained my Subscription with this video! I appreciate your honesty and your sacrifice of fame and hype, just to stay true to yourself 💪 keep it up bro! You deserve so much more :) I love the Quality of your Videos both visual- and entertainment-wise :) Just wanted to ask, if you would recommend the Polaroid Now (without the plus), cause I was about to buy the Now + before I saw your video 😅
Hey, I know I’m late to this party but I have to agree with the review of the Polaroid Now +. I bought this camera 2 weeks ago to in the hopes it would solve the exposure inconsistencies I’ve experienced with a project I’m working on… Uh, yeah I think it got worse. I gave it the benefit of the doubt for the first pack of film I shot and decided I’d take it on vacation, give it the ole college try; mistake! It was so off on some of my exposures I had to triple check I wasn’t doing anything wrong; I was in shock, all over exposed. So I thought I’d try some simple exposure compensation settings using the camera settings only, messing with the app is not ideal when time is limited, and honestly I have yet to see a major difference when using manual settings via the app; plus it wonky. I guess my real issue- is that it; do we just accept that it’s a POS and throw it in the garbage pile?! This is Polaroid (well Impossible but) where is the QC and RND on these things? Why can I buy a camera from the 70s’ and have better results? I know they won’t stand behind the product and I know I’m stuck with this camera; it’s really annoying. I actually don’t want my money back more than I just want the product to work correctly and consistently. Out of 5 packs of film (40 images) 2 maybe 4 images were acceptable, and I shot outdoors mostly in daylight little to no overcast. Thanks for the product review
My biggest issue with my very first Polaroid product ever since I was a child honestly cuz I had one of the older cameras I got the high print little picture printer that does two by three well on my second cartridge I put into it it started jamming up took it out put in a different cartridge started doing the same exact thing I tried looking up videos if anyone has any similar issues and tried fixing it none I didn't find any videos and now the product itself is busted and unusable and it printed out good pictures with the first cartridge and I've contacted Polaroid they've given me their own little excuse explanation but didn't solve anything
Well seeing that I'm a big fan of the Polaroid Spectra camera and I have my original one still from the '80s and I bought two more after that one brand new in the box but I only have two packages of film in the fridge. I was on the verge of getting ready to get the Polaroid now but watching a few of you reviews I I don't think it's a good idea. Really want a camera that puts out the size pictures like the Spectra did..... My search continues.
A man on another youtube compared some of these cameras. On some photos, the Fuji Instax mini 11 was better exposed I think, the man commented on it. The polaroid ones were somewhat over exposed.
it is very confusing for me because there are alot of people saying negative things about the polaroid now so i just dont know wich one to buy, and also there are loats people who say/claim this camera is great. Can someone help me with this ?
@@JustAnotherChris Oké i think i will then, still weird to me why so many people gave the polaroid now such bad reviews and the + good reviews. Sorry for my bad english btw ( and thanks for your help)
Totally agree with your review. I have the same problem with now+. Photos are always underexposed and way out of focus. Instax SQ1 that has zero control and only allows to change lens from main to selfie takes way better and sharper pics. I thought I'm gonna get rid of the now+ but they want me to send it to check and repair. In my opinion there is something wrong with a light meter. I did test polaroid auto pic with polaroid auto +1ev and instax - all with flash indoors. Instax gave me more light and sharpness than now+ with +1ev. I really hope they won't send me another copy and return money because I "accidentally" bought lomo glass square... :D
I don't see how this thing could be picking the wrong element in some of these shots. The leaves and dog are half way understandable, small object in foreground vs large in background, but the shot of the hummer makes no sense. Somethings gotta be damaged/misassembled.
I got the camera today and no problems think ya got a bad unit, using the go I’d never want someone else to use my camera before me especially paid that’s weird they did that
OMG I just stumbled upon your video because I’ve been trying to troubleshoot the Now + I bought for my daughter in March. Like you, I assumed I was doing something wrong. This camera is completely unusable in my opinion. So bummed. I need to get a replacement for her.
Good Video, and I hope that Polaroid is watching this, All I can say is that Polaroid is Own by in what Michael Caine said in the last Austin Powers "They Are Own by the DUTCH"
Really is a shame. I had a lot of high hopes for this camera. I still may get it eventually if they work out the kinks. Hopefully Polaroid are watching this video and taking notes.
@JustAnotherChris Bummer...that is unfortunate. I am glad I stumbled on your video. After I made this comment, I saw you did a Now Plus Gen 2 review. Well, I suppose I will skip this idea as a gift lol
@@JustAnotherChris thanks for your feedback! I guess I need to watch a few more videos and decide then. Currently the hybrid idea seems to be a selling point I really like. Since it more or less gives the option to print instant photos from different cameras on the other hand it seems like it's taking away a lot of the "magic" of instant cams.
Coming to this video from a comment on an In An Instant video, and my main curiosity is how much using the app affects the quality of the shot. I have to wonder how much of this can be adjusted through some of the controls on the app. Will go watch your other video. Really appreciate this review of the product, I think I'll just have to see how things go when I buy one myself. Thanks
watching the other video was painful, because the lighting you were shooting in was perfectly fine most of the times, so there was no reason to be having such problems with exposure. I thought maybe the camera was being pushed to it's limits trying to do tripod mode in the really dark settings inside, but over and over again, the camera was just... all over the place... Why this camera is so different from the One Step+, I don't know, but I found a One Step + on ebay for like $50 and it still works with the app... hmmmmm... 👀
Oh sh….t I just found you video and I’m feeling very nervous of the camera that I bought for my kid for Christmas, more over because I’m in Canada and bought it directly from Polaroid to make sure I get the best deal and film. 🤦🏽♀️
Well the camera does fine indoors with the flash on and it’s hit and miss with a good exposure out doors in my experience. Hopefully your camera doesn’t have these issues.
@@JustAnotherChris thanks Chris by the way I’m happy I found your channel I’m making a card with RUclips Chanel recommendations for my kid (12yo) and yours is now on the card 👍🏽 thank you!
I just bought one of these on ebay, plus a polaroid lab, and 5 packs of film directly from polaroid. This is so disappointing and disheartening to find out after purchasing, before I've ever held it in my hands. Hopefully my experience will be better. I may be forced to buy the Fujifilm Liplay Mini, it might be the best instant camera out With cheaper film and no hit or miss issues. Hopefully Polaroid Lab doesn't have these same issues
@@JustAnotherChris omg i can't believe you respond to commenters 🥺 I feel like I'm talking to a D- list celebrity I found polaroid now (not plus) on a Walmart shelf and stopped in the middle of my shopping trip until I had purchased everything I said above online. I wish I had waited until I got home and done research on it all. This is not a great first impression for Polaroids brand. The fact they refuse to address it or offer any solution just makes them look horrible.
Hi Chris 👋🏼!! , enjoying your videos bro thanks for all the info , I just have 1 question I recently bought a polaroid now+ what tripod do you recommend? Thank you
Glad your finding them helpful! Hmmm depends on your budget and use case. But I like this one for traveling and it’s not too expensive. amzn.to/3JhfHxl
I really wanna get into instant cameras, coming from 35mm and medium format, but I don't like anything I've seen or heard about the polaroid films don't love the really ugly plasticity instax cameras. Not really sure what the move is.
Hey Chris! I am so sad to see your video too late. My friends and I just bought a Now+ for a friend and we are already regretting it! The photos are so underexposed... If you know about a group complaint to get our money back (or maybe even the old model) from Polaroid please let me know. Right now I feel so disappointed with them
Im a complete newbie when it comes to cameras seeing as I've never even used one other than the ones on smartphones but, if every shot with the Now+ comes out over-exposed, can't i just underexpose the shot before shooting to compensate? Also, wouldn't all the manual options inside the app help as well?
Well of course you can use manual mode but you're better off just getting a different camera so that you don't have to use your phone every time you want to take a photo. Also the exposure compensation on the camera (like when you hold down the flash button) is based off of the seemingly faulty light sensor so it would be nearly impossible to tell if the camera was gonna over or under expose the shot.
feels like there is either close-to-zero quality control at Polaroid or the products are just simply bad, I saw videos where seasoned professionals couldn't get a decent photo out of a polaroid camera, what chances do amateurs have (like myslef)? when photo quality is more up to chance than skill, it is a very bad look for the format and the brand
Can’t speak to their QC but this is the first time I have had an issue with their products but I still tend to send people to vintage cameras the seem to be the best way to go in my opinion
SAMEE! Ay the begging I thought I was overreacting but no! Definitely the definition is not good! And it’s not fair because the camera and film is so expensive! They should lower their prices ! :/
I think the problem is Chris Polaroid app and work it out that way I'm been looking at your youtube videos for a while you are very affirmative, I hope 🙏 you figure out the with the Polaroid now good luck 🎲 keepshooting
I'm using voice to text so it's going to autocorrect some of the stuff I'm saying but here's the thing the actual product itself I actually really enjoy the high print I know it's not about this specific one of your talking about but I enjoy it because it comes with a nap and an app you can edit your pictures you can actually put stickers and you can put what you want to write something on it cool you can't do that with instant cameras some you can but most you can't I don't know but at least for me I thought that was a cool feature that you know you can edit your pictures and you can if you want to you know let's say do a picture in black and white you can do that if you want to do a picture where it looks like that old fashioned tiny picture with all the crackles and stuff you can and that's a really cool feature and I enjoyed it so you know I don't know Polaroid is still my favorite brand when it comes to this kind of stuff but I feel disappointed that they couldn't just talk to me maybe it's because I don't got enough attention or you know subscribers or followers like you do
Hi Chris im new here 😅 But i saw some of your video and i’d like to know in your opinion between the one step 2 or the now or the one step+ which one do u prefer or its better? Thanks man im from Italy my english is so bad sorry 😂🇮🇹🍝
Seems like polaroid is marketing these mostly for hipsters who just like the retro vibe and not accuracy. You're expecting way too much from this camera and it's purpose
She don't get me wrong I like the poet high print it actually prints really good pictures the only she had was the whole paper jam and that paper jam ruined the entire device cuz every time I try to do it more now they're not coming out colored good even if it's a brand new cartridge and Polaroid instead of just giving me a solution or telling me how to fix that they just say oh hey email these people or blah blah that I'm like why couldn't you just message me how to fix it instead of being like oh go to this cuz here's the thing you could have just gave me a small text if that was the case they sent me a fucking paragraph telling me where to go to get help which made me think that it was automated they didn't give a fuck to actually write me personally they just gave me an automated response which sucks because I go for Polaroid because they're a way more unique brand in my opinion there's other brands to do this kind of stuff but I've always liked Polaroid because it's just it's the first it's the greatest it's one of the most unique ones in my opinion when it comes to looks but the fact that they gave that little shit to not even give me a real response I feel like you know I'm spending money on your product you can at least take the time to say hey well if you do this or you do that it will alleviate the problem and there you go instead of tell me go somewhere else to get help so don't go to the company to get help go somewhere else to get help like really
Maybe the early impossible project stuff but they had to reinvent the chemical formula it was all experimental. The stuff out now from Polaroid doesn’t suffer from that problem. I have photos on my fridge from 3 years ago and they look just as good as the day I shot them.
@@JustAnotherChris The instax would work much better and reliably. That’s for certain. Polaroid is basically nostalgia. I had one in the 80s as a kid. But I wouldn’t get one now. An instax would be a much better buy and have none of these issues. Polaroid is like Radio Shack 😅
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Hey Chris! Im a pretty new viewer (and subscriber) of your channel, and I just want to say how refreshing it is to find RUclips channels with hosts with such integrity and passion for what they do... but in a way that it does not affect the objectiveness of their reviews with bias.
You seem like a class act Chris, thanks for doing this! The funniest thing is, I just came here for a quick review on a gift idea, but I ended up subbing out of how great the channel host is haha.
Wow that’s high praise! Thank you! Glad to have you on board for the ride.
You've saved me from wasting money on this thing, thanks for making an honest video a lot of the other reviews never talk about these problems it's so strange to me. I'll get the Now instead. Thanks!!
I agree people don’t and should! Glad it was helpful and thanks for stopping by! Hope to see you around again!
Did u buy the now?
How Now camera is different from Now + ?
Lol I bought the the plus today 🥴
@@LivingWithLanssI might’ve made the same mistake, how has it been the year you’ve had it
Personally I've never bothered with their modern cameras simply because I have a SX-70 Sonar that pretty much out performs anything they've released since their impossible days. I've never had any auto focus or exposure issues with the Sonar and it's over 40 years old! To be honest you might have an easier time getting a Sonar converted to take 600 film and modded further to shoot I-type film over messing with Polaroid's Now+
i have a 660 autofocus and i love the sonar on it and i just started using it as it was a gift from my grandma but they all look great
The now camera's exposure and focus is excellent. This is less a statement about their cameras and more a statement about how absolutely mind blowingly good the sx-70 was
Thanks Chris for the update. Sad to hear that the 2nd camera has focus issues. Seems quality control is not of good quality. I was told (mail) to reset the camera by opening the film door and pressing the on-off switch for 8 seconds. So I did a few times and indoor flash or without flash worked as expected. Meanwhile the weather became too cold for outdoor shooting and I put away the camera...
Edit: in addition just found a review on the channel Mango Street from 2 months ago. I’ve seen several over exposed photos. People don’t notice the problem. An SX70, modified or not, or an SLR680 remains a better choice in the long run.
been having some of the same problems as well under exposures/ over exposures. Just came to the conclusion that the now+ is not for daylight pictures unfortunately lol. i only use mine for night photography at this point ill stick with my sx-70 for daylight pics 🤷🏻♂️
Can you tell me how you do the night photos?
I am new in the Polaroid and photography „game“.
Maybe you can give me some good advice how to shot good pictures at night?
@@One.Hundred it’s honestly still a lot of trial & error for me but for the now+ i like to go into manual mode in the app and control my settings myself from there. i will even take a light meter reading and try to go off that as well as the app.
I have the gen1 now + and after trying to find ways to hack the firmware I found a possible work around to the over exposure problem. I used the Custom program with the + setting. In the app goto Tripod Mode and just set the exposure -1/3 and save by pressing the + button at the top of the screen. This saves the -1/3 exposure to the in camera + setting. Activate the mode by holding down the + for several seconds. The camera is now thinking its on a tripod using auto exposure but it knocks it down by -1/3. You can try going to -2/3 but you'll really lose the dark areas. This doesn't fix the auto focus issue so I just put my finger tip an inch or two in front of the sensor under the lens and wait for the click sound of the lens change, move my finger away while gently holding the shutter button to keep it set, then fully press the shutter to make the picture. Best of luck!
Hi Chris, love the videos.
I’ve pretty much given up with the Now+. It’s never taken a decent exposure in daylight, either way over or under exposed.
Raised a support call with Polaroid as I came to conclusion the camera must be faulty as the results are just erratic, with lots of email back and forth, sending scans of the images as examples etc. All of a sudden communication with Polaroid just stopped. Raised a new support call quoting the original support call and have received no response from them except the auto request received email.
Such a shame as I want this to be a good camera and a good company, but the way I have been treated means they get no more of my money.
I guess I don’t have the leverage of a RUclips channel behind me to be taken seriously.
go fuji
Great video!!!! THANK YOU! I saved money by avoiding the Polaroid Now+. I got the One Step+ and I am happy with the product. The film is always meh... But it is the only thing we have to shoot Polaroids.
Glad I could help!
If you hold the flash button you can change the exposure level
Hey Chris I even had problems with a new 150 $ Polaroid now as well I returned it and bought an instax wide 300 !! Such a good choice
I recently got a Now+ after shooting with a Sonar SX-70 for a while (Because I really dig the "tripod" mode in the app) and I was getting some similar results to you, which I found odd given I was coming off In an Instant's video which had arguably better results, so what was he doing that I wasn't?
The more I played with the camera and read the manual I think I found something that may help those who are having similar issues with autofocus (note I'm not having the same exposure problems, I'm not sure if that's just me having the right gut feeling on exposure latitude and when to compensate or just lucky or what). See I was used to the autofocus that was on my Sonar, which actually moves the lens back and forth, but on the Now+ it's more like a One-Step where instead of having that range of motion there's just two zones, Portrait and Landscape, that both have a wide hyperfocal distance. So when you do the half press on the shutter it's just deciding between one of two positions, not where it sits in the range like the old Sonar did (I have a Sun 660 and Impulse AF and I'm not actually sure what they do, it doesn't SEEM like it has that same range of motion the SX-70 does so I suspect they ALSO have limited zones like a One Step Close Up has). Once I kept that in mind I was hitting focus with much greater consistency, and when I didn't it was "Oh it went for the Landscape zone" which explained blurry close up subjects with inexplicably in focus backgrounds. How it determines focus SEEMS to be center weighted, so if the subject is really small like a flower there's a chance the camera doesn't "see" it and looks ahead of it, at least in my experience. That said I have been able to do focus lock by looking at the subject, half press and listening for the focal distance to switch, and then recompose.
It's still not perfect, but so is life with integral film and even my Fuji 500AF struggles with it's branded autofocus from time to time, but I hope that maybe helps to you or anyone watching. Obviously would have helped with better communication on Polaroid's part but I don't want to speak on their behalf.
Any camera that uses a wide field light meter will always require adjustment. For instance if you take a picture of a house against the sky you will need to darken to see the sky or lighten to see the house. But this that you're experiencing is NOT that
Hey, Chris! I have a Polaroid Go and it is my first “modern” Polaroid camera. I have been using the Go since August. I’ve recently discovered that if you “half-press” the shutter button there is a slight click inside the camera. I’ve even half pressed it while looking at the lens and I see some activity in the camera when I do. There’s nothing in the manual about it (unless I missed it) but ever since I discovered it, my pictures out of the GO have looked much better. I used to just straight press it when I first got it. I mostly use my SLR 680 or SX70. If I do use a plastic lens, I use my Sun 660. Nothing beats the vintage Polaroid cameras.
Polaroid was a billion dollar company in the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, so they didn’t cut costs when building their products back then. That isn’t the case now. Currently, I think they can’t really afford too much quality otherwise they wouldn’t make any money. They’re barely hanging as it is. I want to buy a Now+ just to support, anyway…I want to ask (this might be a dumb question) but have you tried the “half-press" with the NOW+? Maybe that’s why you’re having focus/exposure issues. Perhaps the clicking I’m hearing on the GO is the camera metering/calculating focus distance on a subject. I wouldn’t put it past them to have the same system functionality in the NOW+. Seems like something so simple yet I missed it for a couple of months. I didn’t expect anything to happen on a half press with the new cameras but apparently something does happen. Felt like an idiot. Idk hope this helps!
Love your channel,
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@Ben Ozuna I think you´re right. I found this video and kind of shows what you meant. ruclips.net/video/IeAajXkrRgQ/видео.html . @Just Another Chris Thanks for your video!
@@juliothebatery Yessssss! Any updates, Chris? Have you tired this or am I preaching to the choir?
@@bendejo10 Hey, I just got my Polaroid go and the half-press is actually mentioned but you have to download the full manual online lol. Idk why they wouldn't put it in the quick guide since it's like... the most important thing to know when shooting this camera?
I can't imagine the number of people who are new to instant photography (like me) who missed that
Edit: I checked the Now+'s full manual online and the half-press is mentioned there too so it's very likely that's the problem
Awesome! Now all we need is an update from Chris about this. Either he is/is not half-pressing or he just wanted to be controversial for the clicks. It's a shame Polaroid didn't add the half-press in the quick guide, something that minor can effect a consumer's overall impression on an already struggling product. "Ugh! This is why I stopped buying these expensive packs!"
Can you please give us an update, Chris????
Yeah, an update would be great!
You are spot on. I am mostly taken back by the fact that Polaroid must clearly be aware of these issues so easily replicable and so widely documented. Yet nothing, but further push for sales.
I had 500W (2x250) shining in my face from a mere 4 feet. I do have a light meter, btw and I know how to use it. This was not sufficient light for the Now+. Turning the flash on activates the app’s trigger button and promptly produces an over exposed image.
But I can give you a half a dozen similar stories, ill metering, wasted shots.
What a shame.
The new photos look pretty decent to me. The Now+ doesn’t have continuous focus. Just 2 focus zones.
Yeah but they look like shit even compared to a vintage polaroid.
Same problems with mine, overexposed (or underexposed) and often out of focus… frustrating.
I have the now. Wanted the now+. Didn’t have it at the wal mart I bought it at. I’m an over the road truck driver so just take pictures of interesting stuff I see in the country.
So stopped at a random wal mart in Nebraska.
Guess I lucked out. Thanks nebraska
Recently I bought Polaroid Now. Still learning how to use it, and learning about instant photography. A thing I do not like is not having control on the type of lens for close ups/selfies or landscape, for instant. I have seen the camera does not choose the right lens or you just simply do not know which one it did chose 🤷🏻
You can select the lens in manual mode
thank you so much for the update. i am surprised at the exposure you were able to get with the new camera, although sucks you had to lose your autofocus.. seems like the camera is a hit or miss. i think i’ll hang on to mine for night time exposure experimenting and stick to my Instax for my noteworthy trips.
Yeah that sounds like a good plan
I had this problem, so I had to return the camera and get a new one, now it works fine for the most part.
Love your videos as always, Chris!
I had the same problems with the I-1 (that was my introduction to Polaroid since 2018-ish) and I thought that that was just the aesthetic and not a problem, but watching this made me realize the camera is the problem.
Almost 4 years of struggle.
LOL. 😆
Had a lot of overexposed and out of focused photos because of that, and I only ever get mid-acceptable results when using the app which is kind of annoying because I really wanted it to be more point and shoot. But, oh well. Gotta make do of what I have. 🙃
If you can, please make a review with the I-1 since you're the expert in all things Polaroid. I see some people cover it but they always say it's amazing and perfect, and those were really misleading.
I know that that's from the Impossible project and before the couple rebrandings, but if you can get your hands on one, please make one. :)
Your honesty is helpful and we can easily relate to you compared to others who hold back.
Also, I am accepting Polaroid cameras and if you won't be using your Polaroid Now+ and you're considering giving it away, I will happily and gratefully accept it. 😁
I know that's absurd and cringey but I just gotta put it out there and at least say something. I would be grateful. Very. ☺
Happy holidays!
I would love to do a video on the I-1 however it’s starting to get pretty expensive and most have battery issues so not sure if I will get to that video or at least any time soon.
I think that the I-1 was a good start for the impossible project but the design sucks. It looks like a security camera.
Sadly the exposure issues are still present months later. I just bought one hoping they would've been addressed because I wanted the manual control offered by the app. Cant trust the light meter at all in the app, much better off using a seperate app. Exposures showing -2 or -3 EV in the polaroid app come out much better.
Oddly the camera does great on its own indoors with the flash on.
Man they really just need to stop dicking around with these new cameras and improve the film more, I'd love to shoot Polaroid cause it's nostalgic but GOD DAMN the modern film looks like the film from the 70's. It's just so shitty looking. Not to mention you're paying full price for two less shots than you used to get back in the day.
Its weird as i didnt have this issue, my photos are coming out great from my first 4 photos. I just had the polaroid now plus about 2 days and its rock solid, i doubt it have an update. But for me the photos are more pleasing than the instax
I had exactly the same problem with the + camera. I also own the OneStep2 which never had any issues and I came to the same conclusion.
Now after seeing your video with identical results I'm just convinced it is an actual problem.
I think I know what makes a difference btw this cameras (well at least on outside, first glimpse):
I think its the light sensor - on One Step 2 the sensor is enclosed inside the ~3mm enclosure - visible btw the OneStep2 Logo and the lens.
It makes it see only the light coming from the front and not from the sides.
On the other hand the sensor on the Now+ is located under the visor, it has a small lip around it but its like 0.5mm so I'm guessing it is getting a lot of light
from the side and from the above which skews the measurement.
Now when I think about it it should be actually easy to make a plastic guard, or even use a piece of straw around the light sensor on the Now+.
Unfortunately I threw mine out in anger.
Thanks Chris for the update
It's kinda funny, I had pretty similar exposure problems with my OneStep 2, i just couldn't get it right. Most of the times it was extremely overexposed, sometimes underexposed. Meanwhile I had some great results with my two vintage ones, a SX-70 Sonar and a variant of the Sun 660 Autofocus called "Lightmixer". I love to use both of them, especially because I literally got the Lightmixer for the price of a 600 film pack in absolute pristine condition. Meanwhile the OneStep 2 gathers dust because I had too much bad results and the damn battery constantly goes flat within a few days even without usage.
Interesting I use the one step 2 and my battery last like forever maybe something wrong with your. Akers
I contacted them asking them if I can return the Now + and get the regular Now, because I had it before I upgraded and NEVER had issues. I regret giving away my standard now. They responded back with a auto response telling me how to take photos to avoid the issue. I am pretty upset and dissatisfied.
Honestly that was my experience as well. It wasn’t until weeks later they contacted me through my Instagram page to work with them on the issue. Spoiler alert…. The issue was never fixed.
Thanks for this Video! I was hyped when the now+ was launched but waited a couple months until I could watch some reviews and now I’m definitely not buying it… a lot of reviews and comments point in the same direction.. they have a problem with this camera
Thanks for the update. I've bought recently the Polaroid Now and I'm really unhappy with the results. Overexposure or Under.. the pictures seem always colorless/faded or too black. Already spent 4 packs and still not getting the results expected. Compared to other Instant Cameras (Instax) I was expecting a much higher quality. In other hand the positive part. The camera looks great, feels great and I love polaroid. Just wanted higher quality on the pictures. :(
I wouldn’t give up on Polaroid just yet. Maybe look into a vintage camera. Those still work amazing and put out great photos.
@@JustAnotherChris I wish they would just bite the bullet and produce a manual focus manual control glass lens camera. Basically what mint is making but for I type film.
I don't care if it's in an SX70 body or a new plastic one, I just want a camera with manual controls and good glass.
I have to wait I guess for them to correct their stuff and release a better version.
That's very very frustrating especially for a photographer. Exposure should be top priority when it comes to a camera and its all over the place without changing any settings. That's unacceptable.
There is no real reliability for quality.
They released a new version this year but it’s still not fixed unfortunately.
Aside from your continuing troubles, for the new film, those colours look great!
god dam this channel is so underrated
I try my best!
I should've knew this channel sooner and saw this video before buying mine... same issues..
Really don"t understand, after reading so many reviews poiting this camera as the best instant camera to choose now with no information about the exposure problems
Hey Chris, thanks for your Video. I have all the same problems like you. Most of my pictures were out of focus, or over / under exposur. Love my old SX70 were i have no problems with. Have a good time and greetings from Germany.
Frustrating that Polaroid still hasn’t fixed this!!
Came to find out about this camera as my teen asked for it. I think I'll skip purchasing the camera, especially since the price of film is WAY too much to have any pictures mess up and we'reway to tight financially to risk it. But I will be subbing since it is rare to find an honest reviewer. TY!
A great alternative would be aFuji instax mini camera WAY cheaper and really good photos every time. Thanks for joining in on the fun and coming along for the Journey.
You gained my Subscription with this video! I appreciate your honesty and your sacrifice of fame and hype, just to stay true to yourself 💪 keep it up bro! You deserve so much more :)
I love the Quality of your Videos both visual- and entertainment-wise :)
Just wanted to ask, if you would recommend the Polaroid Now (without the plus), cause I was about to buy the Now + before I saw your video 😅
Thank you I really appreciate that! And yes the NOW is great camera. I did a video on it not to long ago.
Hey, I know I’m late to this party but I have to agree with the review of the Polaroid Now +. I bought this camera 2 weeks ago to in the hopes it would solve the exposure inconsistencies I’ve experienced with a project I’m working on… Uh, yeah I think it got worse. I gave it the benefit of the doubt for the first pack of film I shot and decided I’d take it on vacation, give it the ole college try; mistake! It was so off on some of my exposures I had to triple check I wasn’t doing anything wrong; I was in shock, all over exposed. So I thought I’d try some simple exposure compensation settings using the camera settings only, messing with the app is not ideal when time is limited, and honestly I have yet to see a major difference when using manual settings via the app; plus it wonky. I guess my real issue- is that it; do we just accept that it’s a POS and throw it in the garbage pile?! This is Polaroid (well Impossible but) where is the QC and RND on these things? Why can I buy a camera from the 70s’ and have better results? I know they won’t stand behind the product and I know I’m stuck with this camera; it’s really annoying. I actually don’t want my money back more than I just want the product to work correctly and consistently. Out of 5 packs of film (40 images) 2 maybe 4 images were acceptable, and I shot outdoors mostly in daylight little to no overcast. Thanks for the product review
My biggest issue with my very first Polaroid product ever since I was a child honestly cuz I had one of the older cameras I got the high print little picture printer that does two by three well on my second cartridge I put into it it started jamming up took it out put in a different cartridge started doing the same exact thing I tried looking up videos if anyone has any similar issues and tried fixing it none I didn't find any videos and now the product itself is busted and unusable and it printed out good pictures with the first cartridge and I've contacted Polaroid they've given me their own little excuse explanation but didn't solve anything
Well seeing that I'm a big fan of the Polaroid Spectra camera and I have my original one still from the '80s and I bought two more after that one brand new in the box but I only have two packages of film in the fridge.
I was on the verge of getting ready to get the Polaroid now but watching a few of you reviews I I don't think it's a good idea.
Really want a camera that puts out the size pictures like the Spectra did..... My search continues.
A man on another youtube compared some of these cameras. On some photos, the Fuji Instax mini 11 was better exposed I think, the man commented on it. The polaroid ones were somewhat over exposed.
Solid review, you saved me from heartache
Glad it was helpful!
I like that Corridor hat!
Thank you!
I just got Polaroid Now , maaan all the photos come out too dark… I dunno what to do, I kinda want to go return it to Best Buy, like cmon
it is very confusing for me because there are alot of people saying negative things about the polaroid now so i just dont know wich one to buy, and also there are loats people who say/claim this camera is great. Can someone help me with this ?
Polaroid NOW is great get that one. Polaroid NOW+ stay away from that one.
@@JustAnotherChris Oké i think i will then, still weird to me why so many people gave the polaroid now such bad reviews and the + good reviews. Sorry for my bad english btw ( and thanks for your help)
Thanks man you might have saved me abit of money 😂 appreciate the review
Glad it was helpful!
Totally agree with your review. I have the same problem with now+. Photos are always underexposed and way out of focus. Instax SQ1 that has zero control and only allows to change lens from main to selfie takes way better and sharper pics. I thought I'm gonna get rid of the now+ but they want me to send it to check and repair. In my opinion there is something wrong with a light meter. I did test polaroid auto pic with polaroid auto +1ev and instax - all with flash indoors. Instax gave me more light and sharpness than now+ with +1ev. I really hope they won't send me another copy and return money because I "accidentally" bought lomo glass square... :D
“Accidentally” haha love it!! Also keep in mode the Fuji film is a higher ASA so it will do slightly better in lower light situations
I don't see how this thing could be picking the wrong element in some of these shots. The leaves and dog are half way understandable, small object in foreground vs large in background, but the shot of the hummer makes no sense. Somethings gotta be damaged/misassembled.
The now plus is a good camera it’s just if you want good quality it’s all app based and it kinda ruins the fun
I feel like I have to use the app a whole lot to get a good photo
Pretty much
I got the camera today and no problems think ya got a bad unit, using the go I’d never want someone else to use my camera before me especially paid that’s weird they did that
I’m have the same problems with my Polaroid Now, non +.
The weird film thing at the bottom, my sx70 film is doing that also 🤷🏼♂️
Polaroid told me that was because of the film not being inserted into the pack all the way during manufacturing.
@@JustAnotherChris hmmm, thank you sir. Kinda aggravating
Indeed
OMG I just stumbled upon your video because I’ve been trying to troubleshoot the Now + I bought for my daughter in March. Like you, I assumed I was doing something wrong. This camera is completely unusable in my opinion. So bummed. I need to get a replacement for her.
It’s real frustrating that Polaroid will or has done nothing about this. So sad.
Would you happen to know why the camera doesn’t turn on? Or light up when charging and ITS NEW?
I wouldn’t know that answer to that. But I would return it and get another one or different camera
I like you. You're good. And honest, which is basically the same thing :)
I do what I can!
Hi, do you know why does the OneStep camera have all front pannel logos up side down?
That’s the stranger thing’s special edition
Good Video, and I hope that Polaroid is watching this, All I can say is that Polaroid is Own by in what Michael Caine said in the last Austin Powers "They Are Own by the DUTCH"
Really is a shame. I had a lot of high hopes for this camera. I still may get it eventually if they work out the kinks. Hopefully Polaroid are watching this video and taking notes.
Go grab yourself a onestep+ same camera basically and works great!
@@JustAnotherChris
I may very well consider that. The Onestep+ does seem like a good camera and the best alternative.
I see this review is from 2021. Do you know if these issues on the Now Plus have been improved?
No they have not
@JustAnotherChris Bummer...that is unfortunate. I am glad I stumbled on your video. After I made this comment, I saw you did a Now Plus Gen 2 review. Well, I suppose I will skip this idea as a gift lol
Wow super ! Bravo !!!
So is this just an issue with the NOW+? Got the GO and really enjoying it so far, but wouldn't mind getting a bigger/nicer model later down the line
It’s just the NOW+ I would get the NOW or a onestep2 camera
How does the Now compare to the One Step+? The one step is hard to find so I’m thinking of getting the Now.
Can’t go wrong with the now! It’s a great camera
I'm curious would you still rather buy the Now+ or an Instax Mini LiPlay or Instax Mini Evo instead?
Never the now+ haha and you can’t really compare Polaroid to Fuji. It comes down to preference.
@@JustAnotherChris thanks for your feedback! I guess I need to watch a few more videos and decide then. Currently the hybrid idea seems to be a selling point I really like. Since it more or less gives the option to print instant photos from different cameras on the other hand it seems like it's taking away a lot of the "magic" of instant cams.
Coming to this video from a comment on an In An Instant video, and my main curiosity is how much using the app affects the quality of the shot. I have to wonder how much of this can be adjusted through some of the controls on the app. Will go watch your other video.
Really appreciate this review of the product, I think I'll just have to see how things go when I buy one myself. Thanks
watching the other video was painful, because the lighting you were shooting in was perfectly fine most of the times, so there was no reason to be having such problems with exposure.
I thought maybe the camera was being pushed to it's limits trying to do tripod mode in the really dark settings inside, but over and over again, the camera was just... all over the place...
Why this camera is so different from the One Step+, I don't know, but I found a One Step + on ebay for like $50 and it still works with the app... hmmmmm...
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I love your videos :)
Thank you! Glad your finding them enjoyable!
Oh sh….t I just found you video and I’m feeling very nervous of the camera that I bought for my kid for Christmas, more over because I’m in Canada and bought it directly from Polaroid to make sure I get the best deal and film. 🤦🏽♀️
Well the camera does fine indoors with the flash on and it’s hit and miss with a good exposure out doors in my experience. Hopefully your camera doesn’t have these issues.
@@JustAnotherChris thanks Chris by the way I’m happy I found your channel I’m making a card with RUclips Chanel recommendations for my kid (12yo) and yours is now on the card 👍🏽 thank you!
Anytime!! Glad I made the cut! Haha
polaroid is art. It is supposed to be a little bit over exposed. Do you want it to be the same as phone photos printable edition?
I think you missed the whole point
I'm glad I get OS+ :D
I just bought one of these on ebay, plus a polaroid lab, and 5 packs of film directly from polaroid.
This is so disappointing and disheartening to find out after purchasing, before I've ever held it in my hands.
Hopefully my experience will be better.
I may be forced to buy the Fujifilm Liplay Mini, it might be the best instant camera out
With cheaper film and no hit or miss issues.
Hopefully Polaroid Lab doesn't have these same issues
This is the only polaroid camera I have used that has problems. And I own ALOT including the lab. That thing is super cool and works great.
@@JustAnotherChris omg i can't believe you respond to commenters 🥺 I feel like I'm talking to a D- list celebrity
I found polaroid now (not plus) on a Walmart shelf and stopped in the middle of my shopping trip until I had purchased everything I said above online.
I wish I had waited until I got home and done research on it all.
This is not a great first impression for Polaroids brand.
The fact they refuse to address it or offer any solution just makes them look horrible.
Hi Chris 👋🏼!! , enjoying your videos bro thanks for all the info , I just have 1 question I recently bought a polaroid now+ what tripod do you recommend? Thank you
Glad your finding them helpful! Hmmm depends on your budget and use case. But I like this one for traveling and it’s not too expensive. amzn.to/3JhfHxl
I really wanna get into instant cameras, coming from 35mm and medium format, but I don't like anything I've seen or heard about the polaroid films don't love the really ugly plasticity instax cameras. Not really sure what the move is.
Hey Chris! I am so sad to see your video too late. My friends and I just bought a Now+ for a friend and we are already regretting it! The photos are so underexposed... If you know about a group complaint to get our money back (or maybe even the old model) from Polaroid please let me know. Right now I feel so disappointed with them
You can send it back to Polaroid for a refund. That shouldn’t be a problem
@@JustAnotherChris thanks! We will try that! I hope it works! Nice channel btw. Keep your honest opinion work!
Thank you! Hope to see you around more!
Hey Chris, I did research and u thing if you half hold the shutter ther is a actually a focus, I don't know if you know this but I hope it helps.
Indeed I do know that. But this camera just blows!😅
How frustrating ... I have had better results with the Now+, but think he One Step + is a stronger product!!! The autofOcus is wonky
Such a bummer! But yes can’t go wrong with the onestep +
Im a complete newbie when it comes to cameras seeing as I've never even used one other than the ones on smartphones but, if every shot with the Now+ comes out over-exposed, can't i just underexpose the shot before shooting to compensate? Also, wouldn't all the manual options inside the app help as well?
Well of course you can use manual mode but you're better off just getting a different camera so that you don't have to use your phone every time you want to take a photo. Also the exposure compensation on the camera (like when you hold down the flash button) is based off of the seemingly faulty light sensor so it would be nearly impossible to tell if the camera was gonna over or under expose the shot.
@@derpyllama1857 what camera would you recommend?
feels like there is either close-to-zero quality control at Polaroid or the products are just simply bad, I saw videos where seasoned professionals couldn't get a decent photo out of a polaroid camera, what chances do amateurs have (like myslef)? when photo quality is more up to chance than skill, it is a very bad look for the format and the brand
Can’t speak to their QC but this is the first time I have had an issue with their products but I still tend to send people to vintage cameras the seem to be the best way to go in my opinion
@@JustAnotherChris fully agree, an SX70, SLR680 or a 600 box camera with Sonar autofocus. The latter being less expensive.
SAMEE! Ay the begging I thought I was overreacting but no! Definitely the definition is not good! And it’s not fair because the camera and film is so expensive! They should lower their prices ! :/
I think the problem is Chris Polaroid app and work it out that way I'm been looking at your youtube videos for a while you are very affirmative,
I hope 🙏 you figure out the with the Polaroid now good luck 🎲 keepshooting
Love my Instax cameras
I'm using voice to text so it's going to autocorrect some of the stuff I'm saying but here's the thing the actual product itself I actually really enjoy the high print I know it's not about this specific one of your talking about but I enjoy it because it comes with a nap and an app you can edit your pictures you can actually put stickers and you can put what you want to write something on it cool you can't do that with instant cameras some you can but most you can't I don't know but at least for me I thought that was a cool feature that you know you can edit your pictures and you can if you want to you know let's say do a picture in black and white you can do that if you want to do a picture where it looks like that old fashioned tiny picture with all the crackles and stuff you can and that's a really cool feature and I enjoyed it so you know I don't know Polaroid is still my favorite brand when it comes to this kind of stuff but I feel disappointed that they couldn't just talk to me maybe it's because I don't got enough attention or you know subscribers or followers like you do
Yeah, this is going back to best buy.
Hi Chris im new here 😅
But i saw some of your video and i’d like to know in your opinion between the one step 2 or the now or the one step+ which one do u prefer or its better?
Thanks man im from Italy my english is so bad sorry 😂🇮🇹🍝
You can’t go wrong with any of those. But I would probably go with a onestep 2 or the onestep+
@@JustAnotherChris really 😨 i was convinced to get the now due to the old video you have done
Now is great. I say the others because of cost. Their just as good and going to cost less because they have been out for a little while.
@@JustAnotherChris thanks appreciate it💪🏼
The metering on the now plus is dog shit. Shoot in manual about a half or full stop low and you should get a nice image.
ok it's just bad then, I was really hoping it would be production issues cause I wanted one I was waiting on a follow up haha
Possible is. Get yourself the onestep+ basically the same camera
Seems like polaroid is marketing these mostly for hipsters who just like the retro vibe and not accuracy. You're expecting way too much from this camera and it's purpose
I would very much disagree. Considering the the type of photos you can get with all the other cameras.
She don't get me wrong I like the poet high print it actually prints really good pictures the only she had was the whole paper jam and that paper jam ruined the entire device cuz every time I try to do it more now they're not coming out colored good even if it's a brand new cartridge and Polaroid instead of just giving me a solution or telling me how to fix that they just say oh hey email these people or blah blah that I'm like why couldn't you just message me how to fix it instead of being like oh go to this cuz here's the thing you could have just gave me a small text if that was the case they sent me a fucking paragraph telling me where to go to get help which made me think that it was automated they didn't give a fuck to actually write me personally they just gave me an automated response which sucks because I go for Polaroid because they're a way more unique brand in my opinion there's other brands to do this kind of stuff but I've always liked Polaroid because it's just it's the first it's the greatest it's one of the most unique ones in my opinion when it comes to looks but the fact that they gave that little shit to not even give me a real response I feel like you know I'm spending money on your product you can at least take the time to say hey well if you do this or you do that it will alleviate the problem and there you go instead of tell me go somewhere else to get help so don't go to the company to get help go somewhere else to get help like really
Apparently the newer NOW cameras can be re-set by opening the film door and pressing the shutter button for 8 seconds.
Indeed they can be
But does that fix the exposure and focus problems? 🤔
How about the film fading after a few years? Film is to record memories! Unacceptable!
Maybe the early impossible project stuff but they had to reinvent the chemical formula it was all experimental. The stuff out now from Polaroid doesn’t suffer from that problem. I have photos on my fridge from 3 years ago and they look just as good as the day I shot them.
Man. Get a Fuji Instax. Polaroid is dead.
Hmmm 🤔 I would strongly disagree with that.
@@JustAnotherChris The instax would work much better and reliably. That’s for certain. Polaroid is basically nostalgia. I had one in the 80s as a kid. But I wouldn’t get one now. An instax would be a much better buy and have none of these issues. Polaroid is like Radio Shack 😅
Ahh so you haven’t used one since the 80s gotcha.
@@JustAnotherChris based on this video I’ll never use one again 😂 …
Yeah this camera sucks but there’s hundreds more that are better
Really interesting 🤔🤔 what a downgrade they created🥲 loved the video ❤️🔥🥰
Agree!
Aside from your continuing troubles, for the new film, those colours look great!