One of the coolest Polaroid special editions ever is just $79.99 (and even less for new members)

Polaroid Now Generation 2 - Basquiat Edition product image showing 3/4 front and rear, with 'Top Deal' roundel on an orange gradient
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Polaroid has demolished the price of the Polaroid Now Generation 2 - Basquiat Edition from $129.99 to $79.99. And if you sign up as a new Polaroid Member (for free), you can get it for even less, at just $72!

Even if you’re unaware of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s striking neo-expressionist work, there’s no denying that this vibrant Polaroid camera looks incredible. And as somebody who doesn't own an instant camera, I’m mighty tempted to pick it up. For a Polaroid Now Generation 2, this is simply a fantastic deal.

Polaroid Now Generation 2 – Basquiat Edition
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Polaroid Now Generation 2 – Basquiat Edition: was $129.99 now $79.99 at Polaroid

The Polaroid Now Generation 2 – Basquiat Edition is the most incredible-looking Polaroid I've ever seen, but it's also a functioning Polaroid Now Generation 2 camera. That means it captures classic-sized Polaroid images on i-Type and 600 film. Plus, it's just $72 for new Polaroid Members!

The camera has been hydro-dipped in one of Basquiat’s most famous works, ‘Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump’. The Brooklyn-born artist created this incredible oil-on-canvas artwork in 1982 and in 2020 it sold for over $100 million. The Polaroid logo has also been crossed out and replaced with Basquiat’s signature, complete with his famous crown emblem.

If ever there were a camera that would sit handsomely upon a shelf, it’s this one. However, it’s not just an homage to one of the great creatives, it’s also a Polaroid Now Generation 2 instant camera. That means it’s compatible with Polaroid i-Type and 600 film for that classic, large Polaroid instant film look. Uses two lenses to focus by selecting the best lens for the subject’s distance. Boasts a self-timer and a double exposure mode. And comes with a wrist strap and USB-C cable, so you can recharge the camera, which is rated to rattle through up to 15 packs of film from being fully charged.

So, if you’ve ever thought about picking up an instant camera or a Polaroid camera at that, $79.99 is a fantastic price and you’re getting one of the coolest-looking special editions Polaroid has ever produced. Some might say, it’s a work of art!

Want to know more about instant cameras? Here's how to use an instant camera. Maybe you're unsure as to what instant film you need? It's harder than you think! And have you ever wondered how instant cameras work?

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