When I first heard about the Polaroid I-2, I was thrilled. As a lifelong fan, the idea of a Polaroid camera with full manual control, a high-quality glass lens and a fast aperture was exciting. Could this be a step back towards the quality and performance of the SX-70 and Spectra? The answer is a resounding yes. Not only does the Polaroid I-2 officially feature ‘the sharpest-ever Polaroid lens’ but its f/8 aperture matches that of the SX-70 – it can even shoot on SX-70 film. And while that iconic camera was limited to exposure compensation, here we have full manual control over the aperture and shutter speed. Throw in a LiDAR autofocus system (albeit at the expense of manual focus) and this is the company’s best and most advanced camera ever. The Polaroid I-2 is easily the best instant camera for creative capacity but is it
