Polaroid 600

The Polaroid 600 print measures approximately 79mm x 72mm, or around 3.1 inches wide by 2.9 inches tall, giving it a compact print area of 27 square inches. Its proportions result in an almost square 5:4 aspect ratio. As the name denotes, it was the standard size for Polaroid 600 instant integral film, which was their most popular consumer film. Introduced in 1977, the 600 film and size revolutionized instant photography with one-step printing built into the film pack. Today, while instant film is a smaller niche market, Polaroid 600 remains the iconic size associated with Polaroid instant cameras and photography. The nearly square format is uniquely suited to the singular image style of Polaroid. For photographers, the size represents a fun, retro way to produce novelty prints or artistic photos with the distinctive look of Polaroid film. The 600 size may represent a small niche today, but it stands as the print size that defined the immensely popular 600 instant film.