i-Type Black and White Instant Film

Polaroid i-Type Black and White Instant Film — a tangible add-on for event or freelance photography gigs

The gist: Eight black-and-white instant prints that give freelance and side-gig photographers a physical product to sell or hand out at events, on top of standard digital delivery.

• Works with modern instant cameras: compatible with the OneStep 2, OneStep+, Polaroid Now, and Polaroid Lab — battery-free, but not compatible with vintage Polaroid cameras.
• Strong tonal quality: produces deep blacks and bright whites with a long tonal range, generally regarded as Polaroid's better-performing current film stock.
• No equipment or software needed: develops on its own in 5-10 minutes, useful for pop-up events, headshot booths, or networking mixers without a laptop or printer on hand.
• Premium, limited-run economics: 8 shots per pack at a real per-shot cost, which works well as a paid add-on line item rather than a bulk offering.

Independent film reviewer Alex Luyckx called this B&W stock his favorite among Polaroid's current lineup, noting it "far exceeds the image quality of the colour films," though some buyers have reported inconsistent, occasionally underexposed frames.

Best for: freelance or event photographers who want to offer instant physical prints as a premium extra. Skip it if: you need a low-cost, high-volume instant option — the per-shot price doesn't scale for bulk use. Runs ~$16 — check the current price before buying.