| Field | Leisure photography |
| Went Obsolete | 2008 |
| Made Obsolete By | Digital cameras, discontinuation of Polaroid film |
| Knowledge Assumed | Loading film cartridge, basic picture taking |
| When useful | If a person still owns a Polaroid camera |
The unique aspect to Polaroids is the ability to have the picture developed within minutes of the picture being taken. Before digital cameras and high end printers, this was the only way to have instant pictures. All other aspects of Polaroid cameras are similar to other cameras.