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Polaroid Impulse Portrait

The Polaroid Impulse Portrait is an instant film camera from Polaroid's Impulse series, designed for the 600-format integral film that defined the brand's consumer line in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was positioned as an entry-level point-and-shoot for casual snapshots and portraits.

With only a single UK auction record in our dataset — a hammer price of £15 in late 2022 — the Impulse Portrait sells for very modest sums at saleroom level, well below the prices commanded by the more collected SX-70 or SLR 680 models. Today the value of working examples remains low, and condition, completeness, and the inclusion of fresh 600 film typically matter more to buyers than the camera body itself.

Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Date Price Source
Nov 2022 £15 David Duggleby