Polaroid Impulse


The Polaroid Impulse is a camera produced by Polaroid Corporation between 1988 and 1994. The camera uses Polaroid's 600-series integral film. The Impulse is distinguished from Polaroid's other 600-series cameras by its always-on flash, binocular-style grips, larger viewfinder, and self-timer.

Models

The Polaroid Impulse was manufactured with two different lens configurations. The first featured a fixed-focus lens, while the second featured Polaroid's sonar autofocus system. Both configurations were released under a variety of names in gray, black, yellow, blue, green, and magenta colorways.
ModelLens typeSelf-timer
ImpulseFixed-focusNo
ImpulseFixed-focus with close-up lensNo
Impulse Close-upFixed-focus with close-up lensNo
Impulse CLFixed-focus with close-up lensNo
Impulse PortraitFixed-focus with close-up lensNo
Impulse AF*AutofocusYes
Impulse SEFixed-focusNo
Impulse SEFixed-focus with close-up lensNo
Impulse SEAutofocusYes
Impulse QPSFixed-focusNo
Impulse QPSFixed-focus with close-up lensNo

*Some versions of the Impulse AF include a remote control port, compatible with the Polaroid Spectra System Remote Control.''''