I'll admit I had my doubts about the "new Polaroid" idea, but this camera is amazing. As far as I remember, the photos are of the same quality, "startlingly good for immediate viewing". Actually - I found an old polaroid photo from the 1980s and put it next to the new one I took this weekend and the only visible difference was that the person in both photos was about 30 years older. New and Better: - The camera is physically lighter than the old ones we all used as kids. Now available in color! I will also take a pair as gifts to friends.