Polaroid’s new instant camera warns you about exposure and focus issues before you shoot

Polaroid’s new Flip camera can prevent unwanted surprises when an instant photo develops. Using a new scene analysis feature, the instant camera warns you when the image you’re framing is overexposed, underexposed, or when there’s potential focus issues before you press the shutter button — all through a red LED warning light in the viewfinder that’s impossible to miss. 

The camera will be available on April 29th through Polaroid’s online store for $199.99 and from other retailers on May 13th. If you’d rather not wait that long, you can become a Polaroid member by creating a free account on the company’s website and then purchase the camera starting today.

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