Here are some detailed tips to help you maximize your Polaroid Now + Photos & Experience (see more via our free quick guides on our site via the “How To Guides” Button!): 📲 Connecting and getting started: - Charge your camera fully before connecting it to the app. - Download the Polaroid App from the Apple App Store. - Enable Bluetooth on your iPhone. - Open the Polaroid App and tap “Now+” from the menu. Tap “OK” to grant the necessary permissions. - Wait for the “+Button” on your camera to light up solid blue indicating a successful connection. 🎨 Exploring creative modes: Experiment with: - Remote: Allows you to control the exposure and flash. This is the most important feature of the app and the only way to take a properly exposed image with your Polaroid Now +. - Self Timer: Trigger the shutter remotely from your iPhone, perfect for self-portraits or group shots with the camera on a tripod. - Double Exposure: Capture two images on a single film frame for artistic and unique effects. After taking the first shot, the app will display “2” prompting you for the second. - Aperture Priority: Select your desired aperture (controlling depth of field), and the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed for proper exposure. A lower f-stop creates a blurred background, while a higher f-stop keeps more of the image in focus. - Tripod Mode: Ideal for longer exposures and precise framing. Portrait Mode: Optimize settings for sharper, well-exposed portraits, especially useful for subjects within 0.4m to 1.2m. - Light Painting: Utilize a light source (like a flashlight) during a slow shutter speed exposure to “draw” or “paint” with light within your image. - Full Manual Mode: Gain complete control over aperture, shutter speed, flash strength, and more. The light meter in the app guides you to proper exposure, aiming for the “0” mark. 📝 General Helpful tips: - Polaroid cameras thrive in ample light. Use the flash in low-light situations & always use the exposure remote. - Utilize the focus feature: Half-press the shutter button to focus - Store and develop your film properly: Keep it room temp out of direct sunlight and shield developing photos from light.