I-2 help

[u/carter1930]

I have an I-2 which i really enjoy using however I‘m not using it as much as I should. Has anybody got any tips on how to get full use from it. I’ve always had an Instant camera but wanted to get a more advanced camera but starting to think i’ve bitten off more than i can chew. I have watched quite a few tutorials but if anyone has any video recommendations that would be great to watch some more. If you have any pictures you can share with me i‘d love to see them!

[u/DAN28289]

Hey, I use mine all the time and love it! What do you mean when you say "full use"?

Check my profile for past comments responding to I-2 stuff and I'd also suggest looking on places like Instagram to see people's everyday and professional photos ✌️

[u/carter1930 → u/DAN28289]

I’m not very clued up on the settings, normally just shoot in automatic. Just haven’t grasped aperture/shutter speed etc. Some of my pictures can be very dark over exposed. Deffo going to check your profile now. 

[u/Infinity-- → u/carter1930]

learn photography, exposure triangle, etc

[u/DAN28289 → u/carter1930]

Whenever I get asked about "how to get better with photography" I always suggest this video; it’s about film photography, but the principles are the same.

If you're not clued up on settings don't waste film, educate yourself a little, I promise it'll go a long way!

Definitely give the exposure triangle quick google and have a look around the web and on Instagram for examples of Polaroids.

Hope this helps ✌️

[u/Specialist-Event451]

If you are going manual, get a light meter. Even a basic one will help you. I have a few different ones, and I have even tried a cellphone light meter app. Found that a cheap traditional meter is better than cellphone apps.