Why did the flash only activate about a day after I loaded the film

If your Polaroid OneStep 600 flash only activated about a day after loading the film, here are some possible reasons specific to this instant camera model:

1. Battery in the Film Pack

• The Polaroid OneStep 600 relies on the battery inside the film pack to power the camera and flash. If the film pack’s battery was weak, it might have taken some time to build up enough charge for the flash to activate.
• Solution: Check if the film pack’s battery is fresh. If the issue repeats with multiple packs, it might be a sign of a faulty camera connection.

2. Flash Capacitor Charging

• The flash on Polaroid cameras uses a capacitor that stores charge to fire the flash. If the camera hadn’t been used for a long time, the capacitor might have needed more time to charge up after the fresh battery was loaded.
• Solution: After loading film, wait a few seconds before taking your first photo to allow the capacitor to charge.