Many of us grew up with a Polaroid camera, and fondly remember how much of a chore it was to take a photograph instantly. Not only were packages of film heinously expensive for a child's allowance, but they only contained enough film for 10 photos.
Polaroid announced in 2008 that they would cease the production of their beloved cameras, and a counter-movement to rescue the iconic film immediately began. Now there are websites with filters to let you create your own Polaroid photography even without the camera.
Check out some other Polaroid-inspired products below.
16 Polaroid-Inspired Products
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Polaroid Anti-Paparazzi
RoidRage by Jeremy Kost
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Polaroid Postcards
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Polaroid Whisky Labels
Macallan's ‘Masters of Photography' Rankin Edition
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Cell Phone Printers
PLanon Printstik & Polaroid Printers (CES 2008)
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Iconic Polaroid Photography Exhibits
Andy Warhol Still-Life Retro Images
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$32,000,000 Party Homes
The Polaroid Beach House
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Polaroid Camera Substitute
Fuji Instax Fills Instant Photo Gratification Void
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Polaroid Coasters
Retro Woman Photos For Your Drinks
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Retro Photo Tributes
Digital Polaroid Frame Turns Digital Photos Into Photo Relics
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Retro Support Groups
Save Polaroid
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Camera-Inspired Home Decor
Check Yourself Out Retro Style With the 'Click' Polaroid Mirror
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Polaroid-Style Digital Cameras
Tomy Ciao TIP-521 Prints on the Spot
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Digital Here To Stay
No More Polaroids
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DIY Digital Polaroids
Pixisnap
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Polaroid 2.0
The PoGo Portable Instant Digital Prints
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Re-Inventing Instant Film
'The Impossible Project' Aims to Save Retro Polaroid Photography
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Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Portable Stabilizing Cameras
DJI's Osmo Action 4 is Great for Aspiring Photographers
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Pro-Grade AI-Powered Cameras
The Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Digital Camera is Feature-Rich
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Micro-Sized Vlogging Cameras
The Conceptual Sony VLOG-001 Has a Stabilized Three-Axis Design
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Half-Frame Film Cameras
The Pentax 17 Has a Magnesium Body Construction
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Celebratory Photography Camera Models
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Comes in Two New Colors
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Efficient One-Click Scanning Solutions
Vivid-Pix's Memory Station™ Addresses Various Needs
Photographer-Focused Jacket Designs
Leica and Aether Join Forces to Create the Reporter Jacket
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Solo Traveler Photography Drones
The OPPO Levi Drone Concept by Fengrui Wang is Dynamic
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
The MIOPS 'SPARK' Maximizes Photographer Capabilities
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
AI Photo Editing Tools
Google is Bringing its Google Photos AI Tools to All Mobile Devices
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Analogue-Like Digital Cameras
The Leica M11-D Has a Screen-Free Form
Retro Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon's 'Z f' Camera Blends Old-School Aesthetics & Futuristic Features
Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
The 'Jollylook EYE' Converts and Prints Smartphone Photos
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Fashion Retailer Photography Kiosks
The Photo by Fujifilm Concession is at Primark in Manchester
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Pocket-Sized 3D Scanners
The INSPIRE 3D Scanner by Revopoint is Versatile and Compact
Budget-Minded Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The Leica D-Lux 8 Has an Interface Inspired by its Q Line
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Lightweight Content Creator Cameras
Panasonic's LUMIX S9 is Compact and Convenient
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Wide-Angle Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Instant Camera Has a Chunky Construction
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Sleek Digital Film Scanners
The Slide N SCAN by Kodak Preserves Analog Film Negatives
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Invite-Only Social Medias
'Lapse' is a New Invite-Only Social Media Service for Photo Sharing
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Design-Forward Camera Collaborations
Eames Office Informs the Polaroid Now Generation 2 Camera
Digital Ink Pens
The Colorpik Pen Scans and Replicates Millions of Colors
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
AI-Powered eCommerce Photo Editor
iFoto Produces Studio-Quality Images With a Single Click
Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers
The Canon IVY 2 Features ZINK Technology and More
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Creative Manual Instant Cameras
Polaroid Unveils the New I-2 Camera with Instant Film
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras
Samuel Mello Medeiros Designs the Yashica I'm Back Camera
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Modular Quad-Function Tripods
This Versatile Tripod Can Be Adapted to Every Photography Scenario
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
AI-Generated Feature Films
'Man With AI Movie Camera' Will Be Generated on a Long, Single Prompt
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Peach-Tonal Film Packages
Polaroid Releases a Pastel 'Peach Fuzz' Film Variation with Pantone
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Thermal Print Portable Cameras
The P-Series Thermal Print Camera by DPP is Made for Children
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Platinum-Plated Anniversary Cameras
The Leica M Edition 70 is Priced at $22.995 and Marks 70 Years
Redesigned 360-Degree Cameras
'Ricoh' Partnered with 'nTop' to Optimize its Theta Camera
Functionally Weatherproof Photo Gear
Long Weekend and Moment Join Forces on a Capsule
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Artful Self-Expressive Camera Series
Nikon and HERLBONY Presents the Limited Z fc Series
Photo Enhancement Tools
Picsify Quickly Enhances Your Old and Low-Quality Photos in Seconds
Vintage Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Set Arrives in 2024
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Accessory-Focused Action Cameras
GoPro Launches its HERO13 Black with a Variety of Accessories
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Portable Action Cameras
GoPro Releases the New Hero 12 Black with an Extended Battery Life
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Elongated Photo Printers
The HP Sprocket Panorama Creates Photo Booth Strips and More
High-End Instant Cameras
The Polaroid I-2 Fuses Analog and Modern Photography Technology
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Multi-Coated Glass Lens Cameras
Lomography Debuted a New Instant Camera with High-Def Photos
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Double-Sided Photo Printers
Epson Introduces the MiniLab Photo Printer with Double-Sided Printing
Digital Photo Booth Experiences
Pixely is a Tool That Can Elevate Any Social Occasion
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal