Polaroid JoyCam 500 Instant Camera Kit, Silver

by Polaroid

Product Details

Product Manual [327kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RFC1
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,645 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 22, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Polaroid JoyCam Kit includes Polaroid's latest JoyCam camera model and a 10-frame film cartridge. The Polaroid JoyCam is a revision of the instant camera design that made Polaroid famous. It has a small body in comparison to its bulky predecessors and offers a frame counter and a built-in selectable flash with a flash-ready light. Easy enough for a child to use, the Polaroid JoyCam operates with the push of a single button--no focusing is necessary.

The design feature that sets the Polaroid JoyCam apart from other instant cameras is its film delivery system--or lack of one. Traditional instant cameras relied on film cartridges with built-in batteries to enable the camera to expel each shot; however, this model works without a battery. Instead, users pull a plastic ring on the side of the camera to extract the exposed frame. This manual process enables Polaroid to offer a lighter camera body and compatible instant film cartridges at a more reasonable price.

The Polaroid JoyCam takes pictures at a range of 3 feet to infinity. It works with Polaroid 500 instant film and produces pictures that measure 4.4 by 2.5 inches, which is slightly smaller than traditional Polaroid shots. The kit includes one box of Polaroid 500 film, providing you with everything you need to start snapping pictures immediately.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quicker than digital, more fun than i-Zone, December 4, 2000

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Andrew Paik "Kyopo Baeksu" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polaroid JoyCam 500 Instant Camera Kit, Silver (Electronics)

The Joycam is a great compromise between the technology of digital cameras and the simplicity of the Polaroid i-Zone camera (the one with the mini sticker pictures). I have all three, but the most versatile and the most fun at parties is definitely the Joycam, with its instant gratification and ease of use.

The pictures are of a decent size, and there's a bit of nostalgia in pulling out the picture and waiting for the picture to develop.

The quality isn't as good as a digital camera, and it's not as portable as the i-Zone, but the Joycam is a great addition to your bag of tricks for any get together.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Choice! , Get this one!, December 27, 2000

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"kitebus" (Sandston Va USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Polaroid JoyCam 500 Instant Camera Kit, Silver (Electronics)

My daughter wanted the Polaroid I zone. After the reviews on Amazon about the I zone, I chose the Joycam. Great choice. Picture quality is excellent! Pictures compare favorably to my Polaroid Spectra. For indoor shot's, Watch out ,and make sure that when you want to take a picture, that you turn the flash on first ,or you will lose a shot. Fun camera ,great pictures ,great choice!! Thanks to all the Amazon customers that wrote reviews on the I zone , and saved me frustration!

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The perfect camera!, November 5, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Polaroid JoyCam 500 Instant Camera Kit, Silver (Electronics)

This camera is really easy to use and comfortable to hold! It makes very clear pictures! It also is simple to put the film in! It's the best camera!