Think Polaroid and you’re probably thinking iconic ‘instant cameras’ of the 1960s and 1970s, although the company goes all the way back to 1937, originally focusing on light polarization tech for sunglasses and photographic filters. Even in this decidedly digital age, Polaroid is still making some of the best analog instant cameras, including the Polaroid I-2 and the Polaroid Flip, both earning 5-star Gold awards in our respective reviews.
The Polaroid Wave that I’m reviewing here is an all-digital affair that doesn’t print photos, instantly or otherwise. However, you can pair it with your mobile phone over Wi-Fi, and use the Polaroid companion app to share photos and video instantly in a streaming kind of way. The camera’s main claim to fame is that it’s fully waterproof and designed to be used in and around water. As such, it aims to be one of the best underwater cameras as well as one of the best low-cost cameras, or at least one of the cheapest and easiest to use.
