Polaroid Automatic 320 Land Camera (1969-1971)

Polaroid Automatic 320 Land Camera

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History and technical features 

The Polaroid Automatic 320 is an instant pack film folding rangefinder camera produced by Polaroid.  It was manufactured between 1969-1971, and is part of the 100-400 Land Camera series.  The Polaroid Automatic 320 has several features that were standard on all models in the 100-400 series.  Those features include a folding bellows, automatic exposure and the use of 100 series pack film.  The Automatic 320 was also the lowest priced folding pack film camera produced, as it was Polaroid's goal to make the camera affordable for any budget.  Polaroid was able to reduce costs by offering the camera with a plastic body and lens housing.   This worked as an advantage, as the Automatic 320 was more lightweight and easier for travel.

Source: keh.com


Specifications

The Polaroid Automatic 320 features a two element plastic 114mm f8.8 lens.  It also has automatic exposure capabilities with an external electric eye light meter beside the lens.  The camera has a parallax viewfinder with a distance estimator in the eyepiece, and a separate rangefinder focus window.  The Automatic 320 has film speed settings of 75 ASA, or 3000 ASA.   The camera also features a light/dark control for exposure compensation.  The Automatic 320 uses 100 series pack film (FujiFilm's FP-100C is readily available today).

Source: keh.com


Model


Reference sites

keh.com

Manual

English manual


Batteries

A132 3V battery

Film

Fujifilm FP-100c

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Polaroid Spectra 1200FF (~1985)

Polaroid Spectra 1200FF (~1985)

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History and technical features 

Polaroid introduced the Spectra system of cameras in the early 1980s. It was an all-new line of cameras, and had a corresponding new film. Spectra film (called 'Image' outside of North America) is different from 600 integral film in that it has a different image format: a rectangular 9.2 x 7.3cm rather than 600 film's square format. Spectra film is otherwise identical to 600 film - ISO speed, development method and operation remain identical. The Spectra range of cameras also sport better lenses on average than the 600-film range, with most of the models utilising an arc-shaped range of focusing lenses inside the body that swing across the exterior lens element to provide correct focusing, rather than adjusting the distance between internal lens elements. Spectra cameras are thought to take higher-quality pictures than a conventional 600 Polaroid camera, due to the camera's higher build quality and a proportionally larger print area.
Spectra film initially came with 10 shots per pack, but this was increased to 12 in most markets. Spectra film is also known as 1200 or Image film in some markets, and there are high definition and grid-marked versions available, as with 600 film.
All Spectra models except the Macro SLRs and the ProCam feature 125mm lenses, giving a field of view equivalent to 46mm on a 35mm film camera.

Source: camera-wiki.org


Specifications

Different folding mechanism to other Spectra models, featuring folding plastic bellows. The camera front is hinged at the bottom and opens vertically; similar in principle to a single-hinged SX-70 model though this is not an SLR camera. A black model known as the Spectra Blitz was marketed by the Lomography Society, but that model does not fold down.

Wider lens (100mm f/11.5, 2-element aspherical plastic).
Fixed-focus, but has built-in close-up lens for shots down to 60cm. A warning/reminder light appears near the viewfinder when the close-up lens has been selected.
Auto-flash with no ability to force on or off.
Built-in metal lens cover automatically slides over the lens when the camera is folded.
No tripod socket.
No Lighten/Darken control or other means of exposure compensation.
Shoots up to 12 exposures using the final generation of Spectra/Image 1200 film.

Source: camera-wiki.org


Model

Code inside: BBQABPJ5BPA

Reference sites

camera-wiki.org

Manual

English manual


Film

Spectra Film

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Polaroid EE33 (1976-1977)

Polaroid EE33 (1976-1977)

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History and technical features 


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Specifications

Name : EE33
Brand : Polaroid®
Type : Type 80 film
Production years : 1976-1977
Lens : N/C
Shutter : N/C
Speeds : N/C
Aperture : f/9.2
Type of focus : N/C
ISO : N/C
Rarity : N/C
Description : N/C

Source: polaroid-passion


Model


Reference sites

polaroid-passion


Manual


Film

Polaroid Type 80 film

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Polaroid 3400AF (2000)

Polaroid 3400AF (2000)

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History and technical features 

The new Polaroid 3400AF is a must-have for any photography enthusiast. With Auto Flash and Auto
Focus systems, this camera is easy to use, affordable, and perfect for everyone from the casual user to the seasoned shutterbug.

Source: everythingretek.com


Specifications

Auto Focus
Auto Flash w/ Red-Eye Reduction and Daylight
Fill Flash
Auto Film Advance/Rewind
LCD Frame Counter
Self-Timer
Date and Time Recording
Lens door serves as power ON/OFF switch
Auto Power-Save Battery Shut-Off
Film Format: 24 x 36mm
Lens: 28mm, f/4.5, hybrid
Focus System: 2-zone active infrared auto focus system with focus lock
Viewfinder: Large size reverse-Galilean
Film loading: Easy load system
Film Advance: Automatic motor advance with
frame count shown in LCD display
Film Rewind: Automatic rewind activated by rewind switch
Shutter Speed: Fixed at 1/160s
Aperture: Fixed at f/6 (f/4.5 - hybrid lens)
Film Speed Range: ISO 100 - ISO 400 color negative film (ISO 200 or ISO 400 film is recommended)
DX Film Sensing: 2 systems for ISO 100/200 and ISO 400 film
Distance Range: Daylight - 1.2m (4') to infinity
Flash:
[ISO 100] - 1.2m to 4.3m (4' to 14')
[ISO 400] - 1.2m to 7.2m (4' to 24')
Flash Unit: Auto Flash with high intensity LED to reduce red-eye effect
Auto sensor flash is coupled with the DX system to give correct flash actuation for each film speed
Dimensions: 114.5 x 69 x 40.5mm
Power Source: 2 AA-size alkaline batteries

Source: everythingretek.com


Model

Mine has the code K021-1 printed inside


Reference sites

everythingretek.com


Manual


Batteries

2 AA batteries

Film


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Polaroid 2000FF (~2001)

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Características

The Polaroid 2000FF is a 35mm film viewfinder camera made in China around 2001.
The Polaroid 2000FF is a camera no one wants, with reasons. It's part of the kind of bulky and cheap plastic 35mm film cameras from the 90s, not so compact, not so durable, not so great...
Moreover, the flash of this camera can decide to flash even when not wanted, very annoying for street photo...
The Polaroid 2000FF is not recommended for anyone. If you want to try film, get something more classic than this.

Fonte: ericconstantineau.com


Especificações

35mm  film

Flash ("autoflash")

2 AAA batteries or 1 CR123A battery

Focus free

DX film sensing

Motor

Red eye reduction


Modelo


Sítios de referência

ericconstantineau.com


Manual


Baterias

2 AAA bateries
or

 1 CR123A battery

Filme


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Polaroid I-Zone (1999-2003)

Polaroid I-Zone (1999-2003)

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Características

The Polaroid i-Zone was a type of instant film camera manufactured by the Polaroid Corporation. This camera took pictures 1.5"x1", that came on a pull-out strip of paper. The strip was decorated and could later be cut to the size of the photo when the image was finished developing. Special film that had a sticky back for mounting the prints was also available. The camera was mostly marketed at children with its simple functionality, low-cost, and oblong shape. Unusually, the shutter was not mounted behind the lens, but rather perpendicular to the lens, hovering just above the film. A mirror behind the lens would project the picture through the shutter onto the film below. One major marketing point for the camera was its ease of use: the camera had only three aperture settings, selected by a lever that pointed to a picture representing when each setting would be appropriate, be it indoors, outdoors on a sunny day, or outdoors on a cloudy day. After taking a photo, the lever would automatically revert to the off position to save power. Film for this camera was discontinued in 2006.

Fonte: Wikipedia


Especificações

Automatic flash
Automatic focus
Flash-ready light
Wrist strap
One-year limited warranty
Power: 2 AAA batteries
Focus range: 2 - Infinity
Auto flash range: 2 – 8 ft., charge time approx. 5 seconds
Film format: Polaroid izone200 instant film; 12-frame packs

Fonte: Wikipedia


Modelo

A minha tem as capas azul e rosa.


Sítios de referência

Wikipedia


Manual

Manual em Inglês


Baterias

2 AAA batteries

Filme

Polaroid izone200 instant film

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Polaroid 3000 AF

Polaroid 3000 AF

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Características

The camera is made of plastic and features a Panoramic switch that puts a mask over the film plane for a wide effect. By switching the camera on, a square hood pops forward, pushing this back shuts the power off again and closes the lens with a protective door.
A little LCD display on top shows an exposure counter and flash information. Film advance and rewind is motorized. Film sensitivity is being set automatically by DX encoding. There are no manual user settings available.
Power is provided by 2 AA (LR06) batteries.

Fonte: camera-wiki.org

Especificações

Made in Thailand.

28mm lens.

Modelo


Sítios de referência

camera-wiki.org


Manual


Baterias

2 AA batteries

Filme


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Polaroid Joycam (1999)

Polaroid Joycam (1999)

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Características

The JoyCam is another "point-and-shoot" instant camera from Polaroid. Some of the many unique features to the JoyCam are the manual film ejection and power from a battery in the film pack. The JoyCam uses Polaroid 500 Film; a general-purpose, high-speed, film that produces a medium contrast, high-definition instant color print. Although the JoyCam has been discontinued, it is readily available and cheap ($0.01) to purchase on eBay. The film however is a tad expensive, coming in right around $0.90 per exposure.

Fonte: camerapedia

This camera is similar in basic features to the PopShots camera, but is fully reloadable, is slightly larger in overall size, and has a different control layout (it's arranged sort of like an 'upside down' PopShots). The built-in flash unit appears to have a somewhat larger reflector as well. This model was originally only sold in the Japanese market (?), but has more recently (8/99) been introduced for world-wide distribution.
Notes: If I was to assemble a list of Polaroid camera "turkeys", it would be a short list indeed (Polaroid cameras are generally pretty darn well designed), but this camera would probably be sitting right at the top of that Hall of Shame. Eeesh. Frankly, this thing suffers from a number of (in my opinion) poor design choices. For example, the only thing holding the film door closed is a thin plastic tab which barely grips two tiny little nibs on the base of the camera. Another example is placement of the wrist strap-- it's attached to the pull-ring that ejects the film. [Can you see the problem already..?] The fact that the film door is fastened to the camera solely by means of a self-adhesive (paper!) sticker is about the least of this camera's ills. Plus, the general fit-and-finish seems inferior to any other Polaroid camera-- even the PopShots disposable camera is/was better.

Fonte: instantoptions.com


Especificações

Uses Captiva/500 film: image area 2 7/8" x 2 1/8" (7.3 x 5.4 cm).

Fonte: camerapedia


Modelo

A minha é do modelo prateado. Possui a referência no interior 04/1999.


Sítios de referência

camerapedia

instantoptions.com

polaroidland.net


Manual

Manual em 4 línguas


Filme

Polaroid Captiva 500

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Polaroid 636 CloseUp

Polaroid 636 CloseUp

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Câmara gentilmente cedida por Maria Hermengarda Ribeiro

Características

When most people talk about Polaroid cameras, they mean the popular and relatively cheap models of the 1980s and 1990s that used film packs with integral batteries that were designated the 600 series. The "instant" prints measure 79mm (3.1") square with a white border around them and take around 3 minutes to fully develop at 70°F (21°C). The film has an ISO rating of 640. The film was branded with several different names over the years, including "Extreme 600" and "Notepad". A high definition "professional" film named "779" could also be used with cameras from the 600 series. Some of the cameras had 'sonar' autofocus and/or featured glass lenses, but most had plastic lenses with a fixed focus of around 4 feet. A "close-up" lens was often included, but this took the form of a simple plastic meniscus that slid into place. Many of the models are functionally identical to others but have different coloured fascia, names and stickers according to marketing territory. Several models were limited editions with tie-ins to icons of popular culture, such as Barbie or the Spice Girls, while other versions were promotional items made for corporate entities and are now highly collectible thanks to their rarity.

Fonte: Camerpedia


Especificações

Models with curved corners

Softer edges appeared in, with some models sharing names the names of previous successes, such as "One Step". All of these cameras have close-up lenses or autofocus and the exposure compensation slider.

Polaroid One Step (curved corners) (The basic fixed-focus model.)
Variant names and designs included: Polaroid 600 Business Edition 2, Polaroid 636, Polaroid 636 Closeup, Polaroid 780, Polaroid 2000, Polaroid Barbie, Polaroid CoolCam, Polaroid Descartes, Polaroid Easy (636 Closeup), Polaroid Family, Polaroid Hello Kitty, Polaroid Jagermeister, Polaroid Job Pro 2, Polaroid Tomy Kodomo, Polaroid Legoland, Polaroid OneStep Close Up, Polaroid OneStep Flash, Polaroid OneStep Version II, Polaroid Popcam, Polaroid Spirit CL, Polaroid State Farm Insurance, Polaroid Street Photo Night Cam, Polaroid Tecate, Polaroid Zoe Cam

Fonte: Camerpedia

Not to be confused with the One Step that used SX-70 film, the later Polaroid One Step (with curved corners) introduced a new generation of models in Polaroid's 600-series.

Lens: 116mm, f/11, Single-element plastic, with sliding close-up attachment.
Fixed-focus (sharpest at 4-5 feet).
Shutter: electronic; automatic speed between 1/4-1/200 sec.
Integral auto flash that works in low light but cannot be forced on or off.
Polaroid's Light Management System (the darken/lighten exposure correction slider).

Fonte: Camerapedia


Modelo

Polaroid 636 Closeup (multiple colours and countries of manufacture inc. Russia. Also seen with 'Forester' and 'Saison Card International' logos)

Fonte: Camerapedia

A minha foi fabricada no Reino Unido e possui o n.º de série M3C 2344 VC DA.


Sítios de referência

Camerpedia

Camerapedia


Manual

Manual (em inglês)

Repair manual


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Polaroid Supercolor 635 (1985)

Polaroid Supercolor 635 (1985)

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Características

The Supercolor 635 was one of many variations in the simple plastic-bodied 600 camera line featuring the Light Management System.

A basic 600-series camera, the Supercolor 635 features a 116mm single-element plastic lens, fixed focus with a minimal focal length of 4 feet, electronic shutter and a built-in electronic flash. It is similar to the Sun 600 series in design, except for the beloved rainbow stripe which would be a characteristic true of the later Supercolor 635 CL edition as well.

Fonte: Impossible Blog


Especificações

Supercolor 635 was launched in June 1985. Its principal characteristic is the Lightmixer system which proportions the ambient light and that of the flash. It also has the system SPARR, which makes it possible to reload the flash in three seconds, as of the aperture of the camera (the flash is folded back in front of the lens in closed position).
The lens is one 14,6/109 mm. A cell reduces the risks of under or over-exposure to the flash.
This camera weighs 672 grams.

Fonte: Collection-appareils.fr

- Lens: 116 mm, plastic lens element.
- Fixed focus, minimum distance of 120 cm.
- Iris / aperture: f11
- Shutter: Electronic range around 1/4 - 1/200 sec
- Exposure system: Auto
- Compensating exposure with selector + Lighter / darker
- built -in electronic Flash
- Type of film: 600

Fonte: Trademe.co.nz


Modelo

A minha é do modelo 635 - modelo internacional. Não foi comercializada nos EUA, ao contrário da 635CL.

Possui a referência K7Q 6388 VE em autocolante e VK7163A gravada na porta do filme.


Sítios de referência

Collection-appareils.fr

Impossible Blog

Trademe.co.nz


Manual

Manual em inglês


Filme

Impossible Project Color Instant Film 600

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Exemplar 1

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