Polaroid iM1836 hands-on
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Very recently, Samsung introduced to us one peculiar device of late that’s more camera-centric than smartphone. As we’ve seen with the Samsung Galaxy Camera, it’s a super zoom camera with the full backing of the Android platform. As much as it has a big advantage over other smartphones, hardened camera owners might still not be convinced by it. For those yearning for something more comprehensive, the Polaroid iM1836 aims to please those individuals, since it’s dubbed as the world’s first Android camera with an interchangeable lens.
Even with a cursory glance, the Polaroid iM1836 is undoubtedly donning a camera design more than anything else – well, it’s actually much like the many micro four-thirds camera systems out there. Splashed with what looks like a red metallic body, which is actually plastic, it really feels like a solid thing with its overall construction. And with its choice of materials, it translates over to one pretty lightweight camera. Even better than that, it’s not as bulky or massive like other full DSLR offerings. Simply, it’s a camera first and foremost, as it’s sporting various dials, a flash, and connection ports shared by many other cameras.
Unfortunately, the unit we were checking out wasn’t cooperating with the software – or maybe someone didn’t charge its battery enough? Regardless of that, the Polaroid iM1836 features a 3.5-inch display, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 18-megapixel camera sensor, 1080p video recording, 10-30mm lens, and Wi-Fi. Obviously, it’s pretty neat that this can use a variety of lens, which of course adheres to the requirements of photo buffs. On top of that, when you factor in its $399 price point, it’s surely something that boasts a whole lot of versatility taking into account how it’s Android with all the extensive set of functionality of a fully equipped camera.
Even with a cursory glance, the Polaroid iM1836 is undoubtedly donning a camera design more than anything else – well, it’s actually much like the many micro four-thirds camera systems out there. Splashed with what looks like a red metallic body, which is actually plastic, it really feels like a solid thing with its overall construction. And with its choice of materials, it translates over to one pretty lightweight camera. Even better than that, it’s not as bulky or massive like other full DSLR offerings. Simply, it’s a camera first and foremost, as it’s sporting various dials, a flash, and connection ports shared by many other cameras.
Unfortunately, the unit we were checking out wasn’t cooperating with the software – or maybe someone didn’t charge its battery enough? Regardless of that, the Polaroid iM1836 features a 3.5-inch display, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 18-megapixel camera sensor, 1080p video recording, 10-30mm lens, and Wi-Fi. Obviously, it’s pretty neat that this can use a variety of lens, which of course adheres to the requirements of photo buffs. On top of that, when you factor in its $399 price point, it’s surely something that boasts a whole lot of versatility taking into account how it’s Android with all the extensive set of functionality of a fully equipped camera.
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8 Comments
1. Nathan_ingx posted on 09 Jan 2013, 04:27 0 0
Don't want it much...
But i would prefer this rather than Samsung's Galaxy camera...
The result will be much better i suppose.
2. iguano posted on 09 Jan 2013, 07:34 0 0
Why should we buy a camera with android? For play angry bird meanwhile the people smile?
4. Crossblade posted on 09 Jan 2013, 08:50 0 0
To upload pics directly to Facebook or Instagram while the party is going
3. saeen posted on 09 Jan 2013, 08:35 0 0
Better than Galaxy in term that it has interchangeable lens.
5. jackhammeR posted on 09 Jan 2013, 08:59 0 0
without headset I can't imagine how tu use it as a phone.
6. DIYguy posted on 09 Jan 2013, 09:00 0 0
New polaroid optics don't reassure me of the optical quality at all... (10-30mm with 2.7x crop factor equals 27-83mm... the aperture values are pretty dismal at 3.0-5.6)
7. JunkCreek posted on 09 Jan 2013, 09:08 0 0
really, android is likely a Trojan it self, spreading almost everywhere.
8. JunkCreek posted on 09 Jan 2013, 09:29 0 0
really, android is likely a Trojan it self, spreading almost everywhere.
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