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Polaroid introduces an instant retro camera with unique analog effects Polaroid has announced a new instant camera that allows photographers to be more creative and experiment with their shots. In addition to an exposure adjustment dial, the new Polaroid Mod features a dial around the lens for switching between four creative shooting modes with unique analog effects that are captured directly when the shutter button is pressed. Two of the creative modes are based on combining two exposures into a single image. The “Double Exposure” feature overlays two images to blend subjects or scenes, while the “Split Frame” feature divides the image into two halves using a rotating accessory that blocks half of the lens at a time. The “Light Painting” feature uses a slow shutter speed to capture light trails from a moving bright light source. The camera must be mounted on a tripod to prevent static elements in the frame from becoming blurred. “Motion Freeze” is the name Polaroid uses for its rear-curtain flash sync feature. A longer shutter speed is used to capture the subject’s motion trails, which are then combined with a sharp image captured using the flash at the end of the exposure. The Polaroid Mod works with Polaroid i-Type and 600 film in color or black and white. A fully charged 750 mAh battery can shoot up to 15 packs of instant film, or up to 120 frames. The camera uses a fixed-focus system with two lenses: a standard lens with a focal length of 103 mm and a portrait lens with a focal length of 95 mm. They can be switched as needed depending on the subject being photographed. The Polaroid Mod is already available worldwide through the Polaroid online store for $169.99. The new camera will arrive at retail stores in the United States on October 6. If you value what we do, you can support our projects on Boosty. With love, NSWTL.