A Polaroid camera is a popular brand of instant camera. Its film creates photos immediately after a picture is taken. Polaroids were widely used in the 1970s and 1980s, but saw a decline in sales since the inception of digital cameras. This trend resulted in Polaroid's bankruptcy in 2001, but the company has recently reorganized (though it no longer sells old-fashioned Polaroid film and cameras).
Preparation
With each passing month, Polaroid cameras and film are harder to come by. If you have a Polaroid camera already, determine which type of film you need, large or small, and load it into the back of the camera (make sure the film isn't expired). The camera's flash must be in the upright position before you can take a picture. Flip up the flash, and make sure the lenses are clean.
Taking a Picture
At the back of the camera, there is a small view window. Look through it at the subject you want to photograph. To take a picture, press the large button on the top or side of the camera. Some models' buttons require you to press down, others must be pulled toward your face. Once you've engaged the button, there will be a flash, and a picture will instantly eject out of the front bottom of the camera.
Results
The bottom edge of the picture will hang at the opening of the camera after you've taken the picture. Simply pull the picture out and inspect it. The picture will look blank, but this is normal. In a minute or two, the image will gradually appear. Shaking the film doesn't help it develop faster, but it won't hurt the picture.
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