The perfect camera for beginners. The Polaroid 636 closeup camera is a simple point-and-shoot that is fun, quick and easy-to-use. It comes with a built-in automatic flash and a fixed-focus lens. Designed to work both indoors and out, it also has a flash override capability and an exposure correction slider on the front. First released in 1981, its boxy design made it an icon of the decade. It is the camera most people think of when they hear the word "Polaroid".