How much do poloroid cameras cost?

Question

They don't have to be anything fancy, I'll probably just use it for like one night or maybe two.

And where can I get them? Preferably not online.

Answer 1

I Really wouldn't go for a polaroid, the image quality is shockingly bad, you may as well get a point and shoot digital camera the image quality will be much better and you may not be able to get the film/paper cartridges for them for much longer,(the polariod that is) they are pretty much dead!

UPDATE>>>

i knew what you meant BTW all instant cameras are poor quality, go for a point and shoot it'll far better in my opinion polariods aren't worth the money the you have no zoom and like i said the image quality is really rubbish.

UPDATE>>> (again)

You may stuggle or not be able to get a polariod since no one really uses them and like i said they are rubbish!

Answer 2

It really depends on what type of instant camera film you're looking for.  If you're looking for the kind of Polaroid film that is all one piece and comes out of the camera on its own, like Polaroid 600, Spectra, or SX-70, then yes, these types of film have been discontinued and have no replacements from other film companies.

The type of Peel-Apart Polaroids I have been using - refered as a group as Type 100 - on the other hand DO INDEED have a replacement.  Type 669 film was incredibly popular amongst artists, leading Fuji Films to make their own film that is compatible with the cameras of this type.  They have made the replacements of these films, FP-100C, FP-100B, and FP-3000B, to be very similar to the Polaroid types down to even having the capabilities of emulsion lifts.

Whichever Polaroid you choose, I've found both types in thrift stores and flea markets.  I personally have bought a Polaroid Land Camera 210, 215, 230, 440, Minute Maker, and The Reporter for between $2 and $10.  All of them are in working condition.  They also have the 600 cameras, but as stated before, you may find it hard to find the film.

Edit:  I have a Canon digital point and shoot, and really I perfer the shots from my "rubbish" cameras to anything I've shot using my digital.  Combine that with being able to do emulsion lifts, removing the image and placing it on whatever I wish, and I'm personally glad I don't need to struggle with finding the type of film, FP-100C, that I will be using a great deal more.  

This is where I get my film:

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/sc_prod.ph...

Readily available, ships to my apartment in around four days.

Answer 3

Unfortunately Polaroid is ceasing production of its instant film. Buying an instant camera will be a waste if you can't get film. Don't bother.