Its companion app gives you a lot of manual control over shooting options too.
However, its a little awkward to use, low-light performance is subpar, and film costs are high.
The Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 is one of thebest instant camerastoday, carrying Polaroids trademark excellence.
Its built to last and sports a lovely, minimalist design with the classic Polaroid rainbow stripe.
However, it isnt without its faults and i-key in and 600 film will cost you a pretty penny.
For the complete breakdown, read my full Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 review.
The camera is available in three colors: black, white and forest green.
The Now+ Gen 2 looks like a bigger, bulkier version of the Go Gen 2.
The Now+ Gen 2 weighs 1.24lbs (without film) but it doesnt feel too heavy to carry around.
The Instax Wide 400 has a more ergonomic design and handles far better.
The Now+ Gen 2s body is made of ABS plastic but it never feels or looks cheap.
Polaroid has also used 40% recycled materials in its construction.
The minimalistic design is lovely and the rainbow stripe under the lens adds a nice pop of color.
I wear glasses all the time so I was uncomfortable looking through the viewfinder.
The flash button is located next to the power button on the back of the camera.
Under the power button is a tiny screen which shows the film count.
Located next to the lens youll find the bright red shutter button which gives good tactile feedback when pressed.
Theres also a + button located under the viewfinder.
Its worth spending some time with theuser manualto understand all the button combinations.
I noticed this when I was testing the Polaroid Now+ Gen 2, too.
The photos above demonstrate the difference.
I love the soft look of the second photo too.
Photos taken outdoors turn out nice too, and you could see examples above.
The camera features a double exposure mode which works really well.
You also get a set of five clip-on filters, such as red, yellow, blue, etc.
if you want to apply a cool color effect to your prints.
Like most instant cameras, the Now+ Gen 2 struggles in dimly lit environments too.
The camera has tried its best in the photo of the Christmas tree above.
Overall, Ive been satisfied with the image and print quality.
Colors arent as bright as Instax film but thats the charm of i-key in film.
The app gives you a lot of manual control over the Polaroid Now+ Gen 2s prefs.
This is by far the most advanced app Ive tested for an instant camera.
you could also use the app to scan your prints.
All photos in this review were scanned using it.
This feature is especially useful if you dont have a scanner at your disposal.
That is alotof money for just eight pieces of film.
Youre essentially paying $2-$2.37 per print.
Based on just the running costs, Id opt for the Instax Wide 400.
A USB-C port replaces the microUSB port on the first-gen camera which charges the Lithium-ion battery inside.
Holding down the power and + buttons together will show you a number on the film screen.
For example, 9 means its fully charged while 3 means its 30% charged.
After I was done testing the camera with 16 pieces of film, the camera displayed 9.
Battery life is, therefore, superb.
The Now+ Gen 2 easily wins here, as a rechargeable battery is more environmentally friendly.
The camera itself is built really well and is a sight for sore eyes with its minimalistic design.
While the print quality is fantastic, it comes at a price.
Polaroid i-pop in and 600 film packs are very expensive.
The Now+ Gen 2 also struggles in low-light conditions, and its big size means its awkward to handle.
