Polaroid's 2020 autofocus instant camera — takes i-Type and 600 film, dual-lens AF, USB-rechargeable battery.
The Polaroid Now, launched in 2020, was the revived Polaroid company's mainstream box-type instant camera, replacing the OneStep 2 and OneStep+ line. Sellers commonly list it as the Polaroid Now i-Type after the film it takes; later Generation 2 (2023) and Generation 3 versions are separate revisions of the same design.
It shoots Polaroid i-Type film and can also use 600 packs, producing the classic 3.1x3.1-inch square image. The headline feature is a two-lens autofocus system that switches between a close-up lens (roughly 0.55-1.3m) and a distance lens (0.6m to infinity), paired with an auto-adjusting flash, double-exposure mode and a self-timer. A built-in 750mAh lithium battery recharges over USB and is rated for about 15 film packs; the camera weighs around 434g.
It suits anyone wanting the classic square Polaroid look with modern reliability: the autofocus and accurate flash give noticeably more keepers than the fixed-focus vintage 600 boxes, and i-Type film is cheaper than 600 because it omits the pack battery. It remains a chunky, fully automatic camera with little manual control beyond exposure compensation.
On the used market check that the internal battery still holds charge and charges over USB, since it is not user-replaceable, and that the film door closes cleanly and the rollers are free of paste residue. Fire a test shot to confirm ejection; film is current and readily available, unlike vintage pack formats, so a working body is immediately usable.