Polaroid Impulse AF instant camera with original case, prism lens filter, and manual (serial C4K18579YDCA)
Polaroid Impulse AF instant camera with original case, prism lens filter, and manual (serial C4K18579YDCA)
The Polaroid Impulse AF is a sonar autofocus instant film camera from the 1990s that uses type 600 instant film packs.
This UK-made instant camera comes with a clip-on lens prism (for taking special effect 'triple' images), its original manual and padded carrying case.
The Impulse AF camera uses Polaroid fascinating and unique sonar autofocusing. This technology is very accurate and even works in complete darkness; its only practical limitation is that it can't focus through windows. Here's how it's described in the manual:
When you take a picture, your camera uses sound waves to measure the distance to your subject. A built-in computer then uses this measurement to provide the correct lens setting. The sound waves travel to the central part of the scene (approximate area circled in white), so be sure there are no objects in front of your subject.
Example photos
Here are some photos that other people have taken with the Impulse AF: https://www.flickr.com/search/?sort=interestingness-desc&safe_search=1&text=impulseaf&view_all=1
Condition notes
This camera is in very good cosmetic and working condition; it was tested with a film pack. All accessories are in very good condition as well with the exception of manual which has a tear on its front page
