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How do you use exposure on Polaroid now?

Published in Polaroid Camera Settings 3 mins read

To adjust exposure on your Polaroid Now camera, you use the flash button to cycle through exposure compensation settings, allowing you to brighten or darken your photos.

Understanding Exposure Adjustment on Polaroid Now

Exposure refers to the amount of light that reaches the camera's film, directly impacting how bright or dark your final instant photo will appear. The Polaroid Now camera provides a simple way to compensate for challenging lighting conditions, ensuring your images are neither underexposed (too dark) nor overexposed (too bright).

Step-by-Step Guide to Adjusting Exposure

The Polaroid Now camera simplifies exposure adjustment through its flash button, allowing you to quickly select between three exposure settings: standard, brighter, and darker.

Here’s how to precisely adjust the exposure value on your Polaroid Now camera:

  1. Turn on Your Camera: Ensure your Polaroid Now camera is powered on.
  2. Access Exposure Mode: Press and hold the flash button for a few seconds. This action activates the exposure adjustment mode. You'll typically see an indicator light or icon change on your camera's display to confirm you're in this mode.
  3. Brighten Your Photo: To make your photo brighter, press the flash button once. This moves the exposure value to the upper brighten position. This setting is ideal for scenes that appear too dark, or when you want to achieve a slightly overexposed, dreamy look.
  4. Darken Your Photo: If you need to make your photo darker, press the flash button again (after brightening, or twice from the standard setting). This shifts the exposure value to the lower darken position. Use this setting for overly bright scenes or to achieve a more dramatic, underexposed effect.

You can refer to the official Polaroid support documentation for more details on adjusting the exposure value for Polaroid Now.

When to Adjust Exposure

  • Brighten (+ Exposure):
    • Backlit Subjects: When your subject is lit from behind, making them appear silhouetted.
    • Low Light Conditions: In dimly lit environments where the camera's auto-exposure might underexpose.
    • Creative Effect: To achieve a soft, airy, or slightly overexposed aesthetic.
  • Darken (- Exposure):
    • Bright Scenes: In very bright, sunny conditions or reflective environments like snow or beaches, which can trick the camera into overexposing.
    • High Contrast: When you want to preserve details in highlights or create a moodier, more dramatic shot.

By mastering these simple adjustments, you gain greater control over the final look of your Polaroid Now instant photos, ensuring they capture the scene precisely as you envision it.