Polaroid

Now Gen 3

The Polaroid Now Gen 3 is the latest evolution of the iconic Polaroid Now — a modern autofocus instant camera that shoots on i-Type or 600 film, producing the full-sized, white-bordered Polaroid prints people know and love. Improved autofocus, a self-timer, double exposure mode, and USB-C charging make it the most refined Now yet. The definitive modern Polaroid.

Starting from
£120 new
Average price across retailers: ~£130
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Released
2024
Sensor
i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm)
Mount
i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack)
Dimensions
138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm
Weight
~445g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape)
Stabilisation
N/A
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs)
Features
Video
N/A — instant film camera
Viewfinder
Real-image optical viewfinder
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A — instant film only
Connectivity
USB-C (charging)

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Portrait
9.0
Parties & Events
9.0
Everyday
7.0
Travel
7.0
Low Light
7.0
Creative
7.0
Great For
👤
Portrait Autofocus and full-sized square prints make portraits feel like proper keepsakes.
🎉
Parties & Events The classic party camera. Square Polaroid prints everyone recognises and loves.
📷
Everyday Film cost means you'll be deliberate, which makes every print feel more meaningful.
✈️
Travel Slightly bulky but full-sized prints make travel memories feel properly special.
🌙
Low Light Flash and autofocus handle indoor shooting reliably. Development may be slow in cold.
🎨
Creative Double exposure and a huge range of creative i-Type film packs available.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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