Item is a small format camera for 35mm exposures on 127 film. The kit includes a carrying case, Soligor MK-4 electronic flash, 3 Konica Hexanon lenses (135mm F3.5, 28mm F3.5, 50mm F1.7), lens hood, 4 lens filters, and Konica extension tube.

Item is a 35mm Compur reflex leaf shutter film camera with a fixed 50mm f2.8, and selenium light meter, manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany. This model of the Contaflex was introduced in 1959 and was baed on the Contaflex Rapid. The aperture and shutter speed settings can be locked for aperture priority while maintining the same exposure. The camera also incldes a Carl Zeiss Monocular 8 x 30 B, which can be screwed onto the lens for telephoto work.

Item is a 35mm rangefinder film camera with a fixed Color-Pantar 45mm f2.8 lens, and Prontor-Matic 500 shutter, manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany between 1963 and 1965.

item is a 35mm single lens reflex camera body without lens. This model did not have a light meter, but an external one could be coupled to the shutter release.

Series consists of cameras that combine exposure and development in one step to create photographs instantaneously.
While Polaroid is by far the most well known of these cameras, the first patent for instant photography was for the Dubroni, a French wet plate camera, designed so that the glass plate could be sensitized and developed by pouring the chemicals over the plate through a tube in the camera. Later cameras were developed so small tintypes (1895) and direct paper positives (1913) could be made quickly for tourists on busy streets.
But it was the Polaroid Corporation that made instant photography a household item, beginning in 1937 when Edwin Land's young daughter's desire to see her photograph immediately, inspired him to develop the Polaroid's first instant camera: the Land Camera.

The Heritage Collection also contains Kodak Instant Cameras; produced in the late 1970's, they spawned a patent infringement lawsuit from the Polaroid corporation that resulted in the recall all of instant Kodak models sold and the discontinuation of their production.

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Source: <a href="http://www.shutterbug.com/content/it%E2%80%99s-instant%E2%80%94-it%E2%80%99s-not-polaroid-pre-and-post-polaroids-1864-1976">Wade, John. "It's Instant - But It's Not Polaroid: Pre- And-PostPolaroids, From 1864 to 1976." Shutterbug : Published May 1, 2012.</a>

Item is a folding rangefinder snapshot camera for instant photographs using Polaroid proprietary SX-70 film. Designed for use with a separate flash unit.

Item is a folding, rangefinder snapshot camera for instant photographs using Polaroid proprietary 100-series Packfilm. Includes leather strap, instruction manual and other brochures, cold clip, and soft plastic cover. This camera Is still loaded with film.

Item is an inexpensive, rangefinder snapshot camera for making instant photographs with Polaroid proprietary 20-Series roll film.

The 1200si auto focus polaroid camera for instant photos. Silver body with black hand strap. Flash and tripod mount. Uses Spectra, 990, and 1200 film packs.

Item is a large grey plastic rangefinder camera with elongated body between viewfinder and lens. Pictograms indicated adjustments for light or dark conditions. Instructions printed onto a metal plate on the back for loading Type 108 colour film and magicubes (for flash - not present). No batteries necessary for operation.

Item is a professional grade camera for 7.2 x 9.5 cm instant exposures on Polaroid 40-series rollfilm. B - 1/300 sec. shutter Rodenstock - Ysarex 1:4.7 f127 mm.

Item is a snapshot camera for instant photographs using Kodak PR-10 instant film. This was Kodak's response to the successful instant cameras produced by Polaroid. A patent infringement case was brought against Kodak by Polaroid in 1977 and was finally settled in 1986, in Polaroid's favour. Kodak recalled all their instant cameras, offering customers a new camera or a rebate in exchange.

Item is a snapshot camera for instant photographs using Polaroid Type 80 Packfilm. This model is for use with Hi-Power flashcubes and an exposure system for 75 ASA film.

Item is a rangefinder snapshot camera for instant photographs using Kodak's proprietary instant print film. This model was part of a series that was Kodak's response to the successful instant cameras produced by Polaroid. A patent infringement case was brought against Kodak by Polaroid in 1977 and was finally settled in 1986, in Polaroid's favour. Kodak recalled all their instant cameras, offering customers a new camera or a rebate in exchange.

Item is a rangefinder snapshot camera for instant photographs using Kodak's proprietary instant print filmpak HS 144-10. This model was part of a series that was Kodak's response to the successful instant cameras produced by Polaroid. A patent infringement case was brought against Kodak by Polaroid in 1977 and was finally settled in 1986, in Polaroid's favour. Kodak recalled all their instant cameras, offering customers a new camera or a rebate in exchange.

Item is a snapshot camera for instant photographs with Polaroid 100 series packfilm. Uses "blue dot" flashcubes.

Item is a point and shoot camera for instant photographs on the proprietary PR10 Kodak instant film. It has a vertically oriented body in black and grey with a folded optical path. Focusing was through a F11/137mm lens. Had a flipflash socket on top. A hand crank ejected the photos. This model was part of a series that was Kodak's response to the successful instant cameras produced by Polaroid. A patent infringement case was brought against Kodak by Polaroid in 1977 and was finally settled in 1986, in Polaroid's favour. Kodak recalled all their instant cameras, offering customers a new camera or a rebate in exchange. A further, class action, lawsuit by consumers followed, resulting in Kodak further offering cash or credit for the return of the Kodak nameplate. While this item still has it's Kodak nameplate, many Kodak instant cameras do not.

Item is a single lens reflex, folding Land camera for instant pictures using Polaroid SX-70 film. The basic folding design was not new, but similar to the "Excentric" camera of R. Guenault (ca. 1905). This compact model incorporates SLR focusing to 10 1/2", automatic exposure up to 14 seconds, and motorized print-ejection, all powered by a disposable flat battery, which came hidden in the film back. Includes manual and German advertisement.

Item is a folding, rangefinder, snapshot camera for instant photographs with Polaroid 200 series pack film. Body is grey plastic and does not have a tripod socket, includes a 3-element f8.8 lens. Manuals, accessory flash, timer and carrying case included.

Item is an instant camera for Polaroid SX-70 film. Similar design to Polaroid One Step Camera

Item is the first Polaroid camera model. Camera body is heavy cast aluminum with a folding bed and brown leatherette covering. Includes folding optical finder with a flexible sighting post on the shutter housing (early models had flexible spring sighting posts and later ones, a rigid post). Lens is a F 11/135mm,

Includes 9 pieces of original printed material, leather case, light meter ( G.E. Model ), No. 201 Powerful Capacitor Flash Gun ( 22 v battery separate ) and the No 540 Polaroid Close-Up Lens Kit in its original cardboard box.

Item is a folding, automatic snapshot camera for instant photographs on Polaroid SX-70 film. Includes a 4-element, 116 mm, f8 lens, built-in electronic meter and tripod socket.

Item is a point and shoot camera for instant photographs on the proprietary Kodak PR10 & PR144 film. It has a vertically oriented body in black and grey with a folded optical path. Focusing was through a F11/137mm lens. Has a flipflash socket on top. Udpated from the EK4 with electronic film ejectino instead of a hand crank.

This model was part of a series that was Kodak's response to the successful instant cameras produced by Polaroid. A patent infringement case was brought against Kodak by Polaroid in 1977 and was finally settled in 1986, in Polaroid's favour. Kodak recalled all their instant cameras, offering customers a new camera or a rebate in exchange. A further, class action, lawsuit by consumers followed, resulting in Kodak further offering cash or credit for the return of the Kodak nameplate.

Item is a snapshot camera for 5 x 8 cm instant photographs using a special direct-positive, 10 ASA film manufactured by Ansco. Film required proprietary processing.

Item is a variant of the Polaroid Land Camera model 95, and features a 3 element, 135mm f/11 lens, a 4 speed rotary-leaf shutter system with speeds 1/8 to 1/60 seconds. Used black & white 40 series 100 ISO instant roll film with a sepia tone.

Item is a snapshot camera for instant photographs using Kodak PR10 instant film. It was originally sold for $75.00 .

This model was part of a series that was Kodak's response to the successful instant cameras produced by Polaroid. A patent infringement case was brought against Kodak by Polaroid in 1977 and was finally settled in 1986, in Polaroid's favour. Kodak recalled all their instant cameras, offering customers a new camera or a rebate in exchange. A further, class action, lawsuit by consumers followed, resulting in Kodak further offering cash or credit for the return of the Kodak nameplate.

Item is a Polaroid Highlander Land Camera, model 80A. It is a folding instant camera with a 100mm f8.8 3-element glass lens a 2-speed rotary leaf shutter design with speeds of 1/23s and 1/100s, a Polaroid hot shoe flash, rigid viewfinder, painted steel body, chrome plated trim, exposure set by Polaroid Light Value scale, and a rotating lens front-element for distance focus. It is in a leather case also containing the manual.

Item is a Polaroid Land Camera Automatic 104 outfit case. It is in a black hard leather case lined with red curduroy also containing the Polaroid flash model 268, 2 packs of Polaroid print mounts and 3 Polaroid envelopes for ordering prints, enlargements, and accessories. The camera is a folding bellows instand camera with automatic exposure that used 100-series Packfilm. It has a 2 element plastic lens and a non-folding zone focusing system. It retailed for $60 when it was first released.

Item is a Polaroid Land Camera Model 150 with hard leather case, Polaroid flash model 281, 3 developing vials, leather strap, manual, and 7 loose papers. It used 40 series Polaroid Picture Roll Land film.

Item is a Kodak Trimprint 940. It is an instant camera that used film format HS 144-10 and cost $44.95 when released. Anyone who owned this camera was offered a rebate if the camera's nameplate was returned to Kodak, when Kodak lost a case against Polaroid and was forced to withdraw its instant cameras from the market for infringement of Polaroid's patent. Hence, many of this model of camera will be found without the 940 Kodak Trimprint nameplate. It was the successor to the Kodamatic 940.

Item is a Kodak Pleaser. It is an instant camera with a 100mm f/12.7 lens, a shutter with speeds of 1/15-1/300s, and electronic exposure. It used film type PR 10 (PR144) for a picture size of 67 x 91mm. Picture ejection is by the crank on the right hand of the camera. The concept behind this unique-looking camera was to make instant photography as inexpensive and accessible as possible so that consumers might switch from Polaroid to Kodak.

Item is a Kodak Colorburst 250. It is an instant camera with a f/1:12.8 100mm lens, electronic flash, and a 2-1/300 secound shutter with motorized picture output. It used Kodak PR-10 instant film. It was first sold in July 1979.

Item is a Kodak Pleaser. It is an instant 'handle' camera with a 100mm f/12.8 lens, a shutter with speeds of 2-1/300s, and electronic exposure. It used film type HS144 for a picture size of 67 x 91mm. Picture ejection is by the crank on the right hand of the camera. The concept behind this unique-looking camera was to make instant photography as inexpensive and accessible as possible so that consumers might switch from Polaroid to Kodak. It is the second of the Pleaser models and has a two-tone brown plastic body.

Item is a Polaroid Land Camera Super Colorpack instant film camera. Similar to the Polaroid Super Shooter, the Super Colorpack has a rigid plastic body and a manual finder on the lens and uses peel-apart Land Pack Films.

Item is a white plastic box cameras for instant photographs on Polaroid type 20 film. The inexpensive model includes a telesopic viewfinder, AG-1 flash-bulb socket and flash range scale with red knob.

Polaroid introduced the Spectra at Jordan Marsh in Boston, 1986. It features a different format than the SX-70 or 600 camera: being a bit wider, the cinematic format is able to capture brighter exposures. Many variations of the Spectra followed this first release. The original model includes a 'Quintic' 125mm f/10 3-element plastic lens, self-timer, automatic exposure, sonar autofocus, AF, flash and lighten/darken controls, LCD display, and volume controls; later models had more or fewer controls.

The release of the Spectra camera was accompanied by the release of a correspondingly new Spectra film, called "Image" outside of North America, and sometimes called 1200 film. Spectra film is identical to 600 film - ISO speed, development method and operation remain identical - except if has a different image format: a rectangular 9.2 x 7.3cm rather than 600 film's square format.

Item consists of a Kodak EK6 instant film camera. It uses Kodak PR10 and PR144 instant film. It is an improvement of the EK4 with its electronic film ejection, instead of a hand crank. On top of the camera there is a flip flash socket. Focusing was through a F11/137mm lens and its markings are in meter and feet. It has a vertically oriented body in black and grey with a folded optical path.

This model was part of a series that was Kodak's response to the successful instant cameras produced by Polaroid. A patent infringement case was brought against Kodak by Polaroid in 1977 and was finally settled in 1986, in Polaroid's favour. Kodak recalled all their instant cameras, offering customers a new camera or a rebate in exchange. A further, class action, lawsuit by consumers followed, resulting in Kodak further offering cash or credit for the return of the Kodak nameplate.

Item consists of a camera for use with the proprietary FujiFilm diffusion transfer film (Instax) with an image size of 9.9 x 6.2 cm. The camera body is blue and black plastic, with built-in flash and Fujinon 95mm lens. A control panel on the back of the camera controls focusing, flash and exposure, and displays remaining exposures.

Item consists of a camera for use with the Polaroid 600 cartridge system diffusion transfer film, which had a faster ISO (600) rating than the earlier SX-70 film. The camera was released in 1982, and consists of a moulded black plastic body and features a sonar auto-focus system.

Series contains mainly inexpensive, fully automatic 35 mm cameras marketed strictly for amateur use. These cameras are the high tech descendants of the box camera and most models have no manual control over focus, aperture, shutter speed, film winding or metering. The viewfinder on point and shoot models is, like the box camera and unlike reflex style cameras, not integrated with the lens; there is no mirror directing the view from the lens to the eye of the photographer. Most of the point and shoot cameras require batteries for operation.

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Item is a rtepresentant of the fully automatic point and shoot cameras. It ha a built in flash, a zoom lens f=35 to f=90 mm. A small LCD screen on the back allows the reading of data. The camera has a macro setting.The camera uses 35 mm film in standard cassettes. It has Autofocus.

Item is a 35 mm automatic camera with zoom and digital display. has red eye feature, timer, flash and remote function has a switch to toggle from panoramic to regular film size.

Item is a 35 mm roll film camera for standard 35 mm cassettes. The camera body is plastic with a fixed focus lens. Item includes manual and original box.

Item is a basic fixed focus point and shoot camera for photographs on 35mm film. Includes built-in flash, motorized film transport, and 38 mm lens.

Item is a compact point and shoot camera and uses the Advanced Photo System film cartridge (16.7x30.2mm) It has a 24-48mm (35mm equiv. to 30-60mm) f/4.5-8.4 zoom lens with two aspherical lens composed of 5 elements in 4 groups. It is possible to take close-up photographs to 60 cm. A case and manual are included.

Item is a 35mm rangefinder camera with autofocus, built-in flash, motorized film transport. 35mm f3.5 Nikon Lens.

Item is a point and shoot camera for photographs on APS format film. Includes a 30-125 zoom lens with a wide range (4.3-9.7/30-125mm = 37.5-156mm.) and a macro setting. An adjustable (dioptre) viewfinder and fluorescing buttons are incorporated into the design. A sliding door covers the lens. The camera uses CR123A batteries. The original packaging is included with the item.

Item is an automatic point and shoot camera for photographs on 35mm film. The Fujifilm ZoomDate 1000 has an aluminum body and features automatic exposure and auto focus modes. It is equipped with a Fujinon 28-100mm zoom lens. The original packaging with a strap and carrying case is included.

Item is a sophisticated point and shoot camera for its time with a lot of features. Lens is a zoom Fujinon 35-80mm, multi autofocus, red eye reduction, auto exposure. The prewind feature will loads a film onto the takeup spool then rewinds it back into cassette as each exposure is made. This feautre minimizes risk of losing pictures if door is accidentally opened mid-roll, it also shows the number of exposures remaining on a roll.

Item is a typical automatic point and shoot camera with built-in flash and auto focus feature. Self-timer feature is set by a top lever. The lens is a Minolta standard 38mm with a telephoto accessory function 60mm lens. Lens cover is automatic. Film transport is automatic, battery is lithium cr p2 6 volt. Black carrying case is included

Item is a typical point and shoot camera. Motor driven, auto exposure, auto focus. Has a small screen on the back ofr various indications. Small built-in pop-up flash. Includes carrying case and strap.

Item is an automatic, battery operated, 35mm camera with Rikenon 1:4, F35 lens and pop-up flash.

Folding flash for use with instamatic cameras (specifically Minolta 16. Uses AG-1 bulbs

Item is a point and shoot snapshot camera for photographs on 35 mm film. Body is grey plastic, includes Canon zoom lens FD 38-135 mm.

Item is a battery operated automatic point and shoot camera for photographs on 35 mm camera. Black, plastic body with Nikon Zoom Lens 35-70mm macro.

Item is a battery operated, automatic snapshot camera for photographs on 35 mm camera with Samsung F=3.5 lens.

Item is an automatic, point and shoot underwater camera for photographs on 35mm. Originally sold for $119.95 USD.

Item is an automatic, point and shoot camera for photographs on 35 mm film. This model was made in Japan, and included a 35 mm f 2.8 Ektar lens. Originally sold for $200.00 USD.

Item is an automatic Kodak snapshot camera for photographs on 110 film. This model was manufacutred in Brazil.

Item is a small 35mm automatic camera with builit-in electronic flash. New in box and loaded with unexposed film, batteries have been removed. Also comes with spare roll of 12 exposure 35mm Kodacolor Gold 100 film.

Item is an automatic snapshot camera for photographs on 35 mm film. Model has a built in electronic flash and
canon35mm F1:4.5 lens.

Item is a Pentax Espio 115M with remote control and operating manual. It is a 35mm compact zoom camera with autofocus. Grey in colour. Fully automatic lens-shutter with auto flash. Pentax electronic power zoom 35-115mm f/3.9-10.5 lens. Standard/panorama viewfinder, real image with lines for parallax correction, diopter adjustment. Focus lock and flash readiness indicators. Built-in flash with red-eye reduction. Self-timer. Auto-loading, winding and rewinding.

Item is a automatic snapshot camera for photographs on 35 mm film. DL refers to "drop-in loading". Includes a 28mm/45mm standard lens. Has a display function of the date on the photos.

Item is a Pentax Espio 140. This is a 35mm compact camera with autofocus and zoom lens. Has a SMC Pentax Zoom Lens 38mm-140mm. Self-timer, CR-123 battery, Multi AF autofucus. Integrated flash. Panoramic mode.

Item is a Fuji DL-95 Super. DL for drop-in loading. 35mm film, autofocus, red-eye reduction, panorama mode options.

Item is a 35mm camera with fully automatic regulation of shutter and aperture. Fixed focus F3.5/28mm lens and compact size makes this a nice pocket camera. Has gray textured out body casing.

Item consists of a Kodak Star 105 Zoom-QD 35mm camera in original packaging with two rolls of 24 exposure Kodak Royal Gold 400 ISO film, batteries and camera pouch. It has an Ektanar Zoom Lens 38-105mm. It is fully automatic and has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide-angle setting.

Item consists of a Kodak Advantix T550. It is an advanced photo system camera that is fully automatic, with self timer and date printing settings. It has an Ektanar All Glass Lens f3.5/28mm lens and a flip-up lens cover that also reveals the flash It is silver in colour.

Item consists of a Nikon Nuvis 125i IX240 APS compact automatic camera with a magnetic information exchange system and 30-100mm power zoom f/4.3-9.2 lens. It has a built-in flash with red-eye reduction.

Item is an automatic, fixed-focus snapshot camera for photographs on 35 mm film. This model features red-eye reduction and built in flash.

Item consists of a Kodak Advantix 5800 MRX. It is an advanced photo system camera that is fully automatic, with self timer and date printing settings. It has a Kodak Aspheric Glass 26-130 Zoom lens.

Item is a rangefinder, point and shoot, snapshot camera with manual wind and film advance. Body is red plastic with sliding lens covering. This model ncludes a built-in flash and 35mm 1:4.5 lens with ISO selection of 100/200 and 400. Originally sold for $89.95 USD.

Item is a fully automatic 35mm compact camera with 38-115 mm zoom lens and panoramic capabilities. The camera is turned on by sliding the lens cover to one side. An LCD display shows date and time, exposure count, and functions. The shutter release is pressed halfway down to lock focus. The body of the camera is silver plastic and features a small built-in flash. The camera was recommended for use with 400 ISO film.

Item consists of a Kodak Cameo Auto Focus camera outfit, including camera, carrying case, instruction manual and 2 rolls of 24 exposure Kodak Royal Gold 400 ISO 35 mm film for colour prints. The camera itself has a slim black body with rounded edges and a flip-up automatic flash that covers the viewfinder when closed. Other features include automatic film advance, self-timer, film speed selection, the option for panoramic format, a 28 mm f/4.5 lens and auto focus. Gold text on the centre recto of the camera reads: CAMEO AUTO FOCUS. Made in Thailand.

Item consists of a Kodak Cameo Zoom camera outfit, including camera, wristband, instruction manual and a roll of 12 exposure Kodak Gold Ultra 400 ISO 35 mm film for colour prints. The camera itself has a slim black body with rounded edges and a flip-up automatic flash that covers the viewfinder when closed. Other features include automatic film advance, self-timer, film speed selection, the option for panoramic format, a 25-50 mm power zoom lens. Gold text on the centre recto of the camera reads: CAMEO ZOOM. Made in Taiwan.

Item consists of a Kodak Cameo Motor Ex camera outfit, including camera, 2 AAA batteries, instruction manual and a roll of 12 exposure Kodak Gold 400 ISO 35 mm film for colour prints. Develop before date of film is January 2001. The camera itself has a slim black body with rounded edges and a flip-up automatic flash that covers the viewfinder when closed. Other features include automatic film advance, self-timer and film speed selection.

Item consists of a Kodak KE60 EasyLoad 35 mm auto-focus film camera. It features a 29 mm f/5.6 ektanar all glass lens, a programmed shutter with speeds 1/60 to 1/400 seconds, and a built-in flash unit. Uses 1 3 volt lithium battery.

Item consists of a Kodak KE30 EasyLoad 35 mm film camera. It features a 29 mm f/5.6 ektanar lens, a fixed shutter shutter speed of 1/200 sec., and a built-in flash unit. Uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries.

Item consists of a Kodak VR35 K12. It is a 35mm fully automatic camera. It features an auto-focusing f2.8/35 mm ektar lens with a flip-up lens cover that reveals a built-in flash.. Black in colour. Option to manually choose forced flash. Snap on tele and wide angle aux lenses available. Uses one 9-volt alkaline battery. Made in Japan.

Item consists of a Kodak S Series S1100XL 35mm camera.. It is fully automatic camera and features a f2.8/35 mm ekton lens with a flip-up lens cover that reveals a built-in flash.. Black in colour. Date back, self-timer and option to choose manual forced flash and no flash. LCD panel displays frame number, battery condition, fill-flash mode and self-timer mode. Uses one 9-volt alkaline battery. Made in Japan.

Item consists of a Kodak KE50 EasyLoad 35 mm auto-focus film camera. It features a 29 mm f/5.6 ektanar lens, a fixed shutter shutter speed of 1/200 sec., and a built-in flash unit. Uses 2 AA alkaline batteries.

Item consists of a Kodak KE40 EasyLoad 35 mm film camera. It features a 29 mm f/5.6 ektanar lens, a fixed shutter shutter speed of 1/200 sec., and a built-in flash unit. Uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries.

Item consists of a Kodak KB18 35 mm film camera. It features a 30 mm f/8 2-element aspheric lens, shutter speed of 1/100 sec. and a built in flash unit. Uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries.

Item consists of a Kodak Cameo Motor Ex camera for use with 35 mm film. The camera itself has a slim black body with rounded edges and a flip-up automatic flash that covers the viewfinder when closed. Green and white text on the centre recto of the camera reads: Cameo MOTOR EX. Other features include automatic film advance, self-timer and film speed selection. This particular model was made in China.

Item consists of a Kodak KD65 Auto Focus 35 mm film camera. It features a 28 mm f/8 2-element ektanar lens, a fixed shutter shutter speed of 1/100 sec., a panoramic format option, and a built in flash unit. Uses 1 3-volt lithium battery.