Image system The Polaroid Image System (named Spectra everywhere else than Europe) was born in its earlier version in 1986 and was produced until the year 2000. It is a very good compromise between sophisticated cameras like the SX70 and amateur easy-to-use cameras, like 600 series. At the time of its production, it was simply the best pola camera for non-professional users . It closes completly as a shell but is thicker than the SX70. On its side, a handle is very convenient when shooting or when handling it. The Image System uses Spectra film, still available, producing a rectangular image, larger and sharper than its fellow amateur brothers, with warmer colors than the 600 film. You can also use 990 film in this camera. The lens is a 125mm, named Quintic lens system. The control panel is very complete with a lot of usefull features, like exposure control, self timer, alarm sound or autofocus override… A green light indicates if the flashlight is ready to go. A plug is waiting for the remote control accessory, and the picture counter is of course present (and plays a chime when the cartridge is empty). The camera comes with interesting led indications in the finder, such as distance (in feet or meters), and warning alert whenever you’re too far for the flash range or underexposed if not using the flashlight. The range meter indicates the distance, and works until your subject is beyond 20 feet (6,2m). Many accessories were available : remote control, additional close-up lense, that you can still find on places like e-bay. The most interesting feature cannot be found in the manual. It is definitly the mutli exposure : using the self-timer, you can of course make double exposure. But weirdly enough, you can even manage to do as many exposures as you want. Once you’ve launched the self timer and made the first exposure, just carefully start to close the cover, but not completly, then release it to its open position, and the self timer starts again. This can be done as many times as needed, creating unbelievable pictures . When finished, just release the self timer button, and the pic comes out in its glory ! Review by Battavia, with help from the excellent site by Sylvain Halgand (»link)