Polaroid outs the world’s first Android-based MILC

Back in December, Sakar International was allegedly working on an Android MILC which is dubbed as Polaroid iM1836. Well, turns out that the rumors are true and they recently unveiled the camera at CES.

Contrary to early reports, the Polaroid iM1836 will actually run on Android Jelly Bean, not ICS. But the fact that this camera is the world’s first Android MILC isn’t the only thing that’s startling about this camera. It’s detachable and rather slow 10-30mm f/3.0 – 5.6 kit lens also has its quirks too.

Polaroid iM1836

Instead of going with the traditional way of doing things wherein the sensor is found in the camera’s body, the IM1836’s 18MP sensor is actually placed on the lens. This sensor placement, according to Polaroid, lessens the possibility of having dusts on the sensor whenever a user mounts a different lens. We’re not sure how this will pan out, but it’s certainly a bold and interesting proposition from the well-known imaging company.

Other details about the snapper includes a tilting 3.5-inch capacitive display, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, Micro-SD slot for storage, a built-in flash and a peak ISO range of 3200. The Polaroid iM1836 is expected to hit the shelves within this quarter and its price (body + kit lens) is pegged at USD399.

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Polaroid said to be working on an Android camera

There’s been a rumor making its round in the web recently regarding Polaroid’s plan of unveiling an Android-powered camera. But Polaroid has a trick up its sleeve to differentiate itself from the other manufacturers who’ve already integrated Google’s platform to their respective cameras.

Dubbed as IM1836, this alleged compact camera is said to run on Ice Cream Sandwich and sports an 18MP sensor, 3.5-inch display and built-in flash. The IM1836 is also said to support wireless connection via WiFi, but it wasn’t mentioned if it’ll have cellular data option.

Polaroid IM1836

What’s so special about this camera though is, if the rumors are to be believed, that it’s probably the first Android-imbued mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. We’re not sure though if the IM1836 will join Olympus and Panasonic in the Micro Four-Thirds race or they’ll come up with their own proprietary mount.

An MILC running on Android is an interesting proposition, one that may boost Polaroid’s popularity again as one of the top players in the imaging industry if positioned properly. We only wish that Polaroid will price this competitively so as not to spoil its promising future. The Polaroid IM1836 is slated to make its first public debut in January at the Consumer Electronic Show.

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