Editorial Review
Polaroid's i-zone pocket cameras produce tiny, high-quality Polaroid pictures about the size of a frame of 35mm film (or your average postage stamp). The i-zones use either sticky or nonsticky instant film, so you can put your pictures in a frame or stick them onto your notebook or CD player. While the cameras all have the same funky oblong plastic design, they are available in a variety of interesting color schemes. The silver edition is a solid silver color, while phat blue and fireball red are neonlike translucent monotones, and the jade version is two-tone with an aqua green front and bluish back. The camera turns itself off automatically after each shot to conserve battery power.
Each i-zone set comes with a camera and two AA alkaline batteries. Film is sold separately. Loading the camera is as easy as dropping the film cartridge into the back of the camera and closing it back up. The trickiest part is remembering to pull the film tab out in one fluid motion, without stopping--exactly like most other Polaroids. When you expose a shot and pull out the film, you get something that looks like a Band-Aid, with an image in the middle and extra paper on both ends. Just clip the extra paper off with a pair of scissors and you have your final product. Be careful not to cut into the actual photo as you don't want to give the caustic paste inside a chance to seep out and get on your fingers.
There are three exposure settings on the i-zone--indoors (with flash), outdoor/sunny, and outdoor/cloudy. Overall, the camera is probably best for subjects within 2 to 8 feet, although we took pictures of downtown buildings that turned out pretty well. The outdoor/sunny setting requires bright sun directly on the subject for a good exposure. Even if it isn't cloudy, try using the outdoor/cloudy setting if the subject is in shadow or if it is early or late in the day when the sunlight isn't at full strength. The flash seems to work best from about 4 to 5 feet away.
The best part is figuring out what to do with the miniphotos once you've created them. The options seem to be limitless, from decorating cell phones to putting them in miniframes to creating photo albums. These cameras are affordable, simple to use, and a lot of fun. --Walt Opie
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Customer Reviews
Fantastic little camera 
2004-05-04
Polaroid's i-zone site tells me that this camera is aimed at people at least fifteen years younger than me. Okay. Whatever.
I've been a fan of it since it was invented, and I still am, even though I own digital cameras five hundred times more expensive. Casual photos are all about what you can do with them. The i-zone doesn't just produce pictures, it produces toys. Give them to people. Stick them on things. Take one of these to the pub and you'll get people queuing up to have their picture taken. Send them on postcards - many times cheaper and more convenient than a pocket-sized printer and glue.
Basically this camera is perfect for grown-ups with lives, as well as teenagers. And it's not exactly expensive either. If you like taking spontaneous photos, this is the device for you. No other camera has brought me as much enjoyment.
Love It! 2004-04-29
My i-Zone is one of my favorite possessions. This camera is so much fun to use. It's easy, the pictures come out great, and it's instant! The best thing about it though is that even people who normally won't pose or let you take their picture, will let you snap them with your i-Zone! It's just to cute to say no to.
pretty good little camera 
2003-07-29
Considering the price, this camera does pretty well for itself. I have one, and have used it a lot. The only thing that I have noticed that I didn't like was that it distorts images if it is too close to the subject. An example is a person's face; it might make their nose a good deal larger than it really is. The quality seems pretty good, and it's a fun camera for kids. The bright colors and ultra-cool designs make it an attractive, and very fun camera. It is a toy, however, and high quality should not be expected. Again, great for kids.
takes great photos for scrapbooking 2003-07-20
i bring this camera all over and it takes great close-up pictures. the pictures are all clear and not blurry at all. even though your supposed to cut off the ends i leave them on for bookmarks. the sticky feature on them is great for scrapbooking there is no glue involved.all in all it is a great camera.
Polaroid I-Zone's ROCK!!!! 2002-11-10
I have an I zone camera at home and I love it! you dont have to pick from 100's of film types you just look for the IZONE on the package and your ready to go! I like it because you can change the features from inside to outside, and shade to sunshine. My niese has one too. This proves that ANYONE can use this awesome camera and it is a great gift idea for teens.
Fun Camera 2008-05-10
I use to own one of these cameras when it was originally on the market, and it was so much fun. I missed it so much, I had to replace it with this one.
These cameras are great for children or parties!
I have it a 4 of 5 stars because the camera is pretty basic. Turn knob to turn on, push button hard to take photo and pull out print.
Have fun!
*Note-any film purchased for these cameras, are going to be expired. They no longer make the film.
You'll Be Amazed at the Fun You'll Have with this Camera 2006-05-20
If you are looking for a fun way to document your friends, this is it. Bring this i-Zone to your next gathering and you'll be amazed at how much fun you'll have with it. People will almost be waiting in line to get their photo taken! There is something very non-threatening about having your photo taken when it's on little miniature polaroid film with a sticky back. Even the people who will never let you take their picture will suddenly want a sticker shot of themself.
Polaroid really hit the goldmine with the i-Zone. It's an easy to use camera - just select your mode (indoors, outdoor/sunny, or outdoor/cloudy), point, shoot and then pull the strip of film out. Then voila! Your very own miniature print appears like magic right in front of your eyes.
Great Gifts for the Needy 2005-12-16
I've been told by others who've used it for the purpose, overseas, that the little photos produced by these cameras are a wonderful and much-appreciated gift that produces a LOT of excitement in the kids in India and elsewhere who are in so much need that they're begging from tourists, but who are often being abused and exploited in order to make money for others. This is a gift for THEM; sometimes they'll have no other photo of themselves other than what you just took for them to keep for themselves or give to someone who cares about them. What a great idea ... I'm buying one for my upcoming trip. Something of lasting value; better than candy or money.
Instant Flashcards 2004-05-12
I got this camera to make picture flash-cards for my autistic spectrum daughter. The pictures are small enough to easily fit a number on each page of her card book but clear enough that she has no problem identifying them. I highly recommend the i-zone, and the sticky back pictures are very convenient.
This is the perfect instant camera. 2004-05-09
I highly recommend this i-Zone camera to anyone who wants to take focus free, good quality instant pictures. What you see in the viewfinder is exactly what you get (unlike other "toy" cameras where you have to guess what how your final photo will turn out). The photos come out crisp, clear and colorful.
This is a great camera to throw in your backpack and have handy at a moment's notice.
