Whats the best polaroid camera?

There isn't one, they're all junk.

There are none. Better to get them an entry level digital camera, but avoid Polaroid , GE...

When I arrived at your question, I too was about to tell you don't waste your money. then I noticed that some fool has marked all these answers with a thumbs down. Believe me I sold this junk of a camera in the late 1950's early 1960's. I did eveything I could to talka customer OUT of this purchase simply because I knew I would see him back as having problems with getting decent pictures, and just plain disgusted and wanted a refund. I really don't understand this interest in Polaroid, maybe a Fuji instant camera as Fuji is a great company. But Polaroid is out of business! Where areall these Polaroid cameras coming from? I have no idea. But Please, i beg you direct your money elsewhere.

No such thing.

I agree with Nick but not 100%. Polaroid hasn't gone out of business. They no longer make Analog cameras like Polaroid 600 etc. So no point of buying an old camera. Also like others said film cost is insane. But there are other options. There are new Polaroid Digital instant cameras. These cameras are bit expensive like prices start from $200. But film cost is very low like $0.50 per photo print. Also since these cameras are digital you can save photos into a memory card. And there are Fujifilm Instax Mini cameras. These cameras are lot cheaper than Digital instant cameras. You can get one from $70 upward. Film price is $0.50 - $0.70 depending on film type. http://cheapinstantcameras.info Polaroid New photo paper and Fujifilm Instax paper are both high quality than old Polaroid film. You can buy one of these depending on your budget.

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