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Polaroid automatic 250 Land camera

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.

Polaroid Corporation

Polaroid One Step

Item is an updated version of the original One Step. Typical consumer Polaroid - Black plastic body with flash - uses 600 film with built-in electronic flash

Polaroid Land Camera, model 95a

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.

Polaroid Corporation

Colorburst 200 Camera

Item is a battery-powered Colourburst 200 instant camera. The camera was produced by Kodak to replace the EK6 and was priced to compete with the Polaroid Pronto! series. It has a tiny electric motor powered by one J‐size battery that is good for a minimum of 10 packs of film. This model also has a low‐light signal that indicates when you should switch to flash, as well as a battery check light.
Colorburst cameras offer a focusing scale around the lens, and a zooming circle in the finder as a focusing aid. This model has an automatic electronic shutters, focus‐linked flash automation, and a sensor that prevents the flash from firing if the safety cover is in place or the film pack is empty

Polaroid J66 Camera

Item is a Polaroid Instant camera with a leather carrying strap and polished steel body, also comes with a model JB flash. It comes with an English manual and a French manual. This camera is the last mass produced instant roll film camera of the Polaroid line and from 1961-1963, it was also the most popular due to its low cost and user friendliness. More than 900,000 were produced and sold at a cost of $89, and now retail for around $10. It was a predecessor of Polaroid`s later film pack cameras. The flash is a built-in hinged tilt-out flashgun for AG-1 bulbs, there is automatic exposure and shutter speeds are controlled by a selenium cell, rather than manually. Serial number is AJ809302.

Polaroid Pathfinder 120 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant folding camera with a leather carrying strap. It comes with a manual. This camera features a Seikosha SLV shutter, 127mm, and a f/4.7, Yashinon lens. Polaroid partnered with Yashica to release the 120 model for the international market. This camera generally sells for around $75. Serial number is AL120237.

Polaroid 160 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a leather carrying strap and usually retails for around $15. It comes with a manual. It uses a M-sync Polaroid hot shoe flash and the lens is a 130 mm element glass f/8.8. The camera has a tripod socket on the bottom and the shutter has 4 speeds 1/12, 1/25, 1/50 and 1/100. Serial number is D549935.

Polaroid Swinger Sentinel Land Camera

Item is a Sentinel instant camera with wrist strap that produces wallet-size photos that must be chemically treated by the user. It comes with a manual. The body is white plastic, the lens is a meniscus, the shutter is set at the single speed of 1/200 second, there is a built-in flashgun for AG-1 bulbs, a fixed focus and an exposure setting assisted via built-in photometer. The camera got its name from the swinging motion it made when users slipped the strap over their wrists and walked with them. Unlike Polaroid`s earlier, more expensive instant cameras, which conveyed the message that they were not toys, the Swinger originally retailed for $19.95, but now usually sells for around $10, and attempted to draw the affluent children of baby boomers. It was also easy to use, with the word YESappearing in the viewfinder when the exposure was correct. In the first two years on the market, approximately five million were sold, but they were rarely used for more than two rolls of film. They are now commonly displayed as an example of Pop Art. Serial number is KC9451A.

Polaroid Swinger II Camera

Item is a Swinger instant camera with wrist strap. The camera got its name from the swinging motion it made when users slipped the strap over their wrists and walked with them. Unlike Polaroid`s earlier, more expensive instant cameras, which conveyed the message that they were not toys, the Swinger originally retailed for $19.95 and attempted to draw the affluent children of baby boomers. It was also easy to use, with the word YESappearing in the viewfinder when the exposure was correct. In the first two years on the market, approximately five million were sold, but they were rarely used for more than two rolls of film. They are now commonly displayed as an example of Pop Art. Serial number is KB9451A.

Polaroid 210 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera was the lower end model of the 200 line and is made of plastic. It comes with a manual. The camera originally sold for a list price of $49.95, but now usually sells for around $10. It was the first color-capable Polaroid to sell for under $50.00, and approximately 1,500,000 were produced. Serial number is ZE402564.

Polaroid 350 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a metal body, originally retailing for $149.95, but now selling for around $70. The flash uses and M3 bulb and the camera comes with a Model 268 flash unit, as well as a Polaroid Meter model 625. There is a single window Zeiss Ikon viewfinder, the lens is 3 element glass, a tripod socket, and there is an electronic timer. The aperture control options are f/8.8, f/12.5, f/17.5, f/25, f/35, f/42 and the shutter speed varies from 1/1200 to 10 sec.

Polaroid 360 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a metal body and comes in a display box, with an electronic, rechargeable flash and fast charger(Model 363). The introduction of an electronic flash was new, however they were not automatic and Polaroid had to design a complicated shuttering system to control the output of the flash. As a result, the flash was dropped from future cameras, likely due to the expense. The camera originally sold for $199.95, but now usually retails for around $60. The viewfinder is a single window Zeiss Ikon and the lens is 3 element glass. There is an electronic timer and tripod socket, as well. The aperture control options are: f/8.8, f/12.5, f/17.5, f/25, f/35, f/42 and the shutter speed varies from 1/1200 to 10 sec. Serial number is BU253606.

Countdown 70 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body, it originally sold for $74.95, but now usually sells for around $20. It comes with a Polaroid focused flash and a built-in mechanical timer. Serial number is EX119478.

Polaroid M6 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap. It originally retailed for $59.95, but now usually sells for around $20. Estimated production is over 150,000. The lens is 114mm f/8.8 2-element plastic. It has a simple, rigid viewfinder with "image sizer" distance estimator and this viewfinder also has projected framelines and automatic parallax compensation. There is a mechanical development timer. The aperture control is fixed at f/42 and the electronic shutter speeds vary from 1/1200 - 10 sec. Serial number is CHE015GA.

Polaroid Colorpack III Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap, originally retailing for $24.95 and now usually retails for around $20. It comes with a manual. Similar to the Colorpack IV, it borrows heavily from the Colorpack II with the addition of a mechanical timer and a focusing aid(missing on cameras of this model sold outside North America). Just as in Colorpack II, electronic shutter with speeds that vary from about 1/500 to 10 sec and aperture control setting are fixed for 75 and 3000 speed films. There is a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube automatically rotating after each exposure and a "face sizer" focusing aid for 5 ft. setting. The lens is 114mm, f/9.2 3-element plastic, marking it is a being produced later; certain models had a glass lens. Photos are once again exposed automatically. Serial number is CHB132GA.

Polaroid Colorpack 80 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap, that now usually sells for around $20. It comes with a manual. Shutter is automatic and speeds vary from 1/500 to 1 sec. Aperture controls vary based on film: F/9 for standard Polacolor 88, F/60 for standard film 87 (3 000 ASA). Photos are automatically exposed and exposure compensation is manual, through the use of a lighten or darken photographs dial. Flash uses a standard flash-cube. Serial number is HC155A.

Polaroid Square Shooter 2 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap, originally retailing for $24.95 and now usually retails for around $10. It comes with a manual. Design of camera borrows heavily from the Polaroid Colorpack II. The lens is 114mm, f/9.2 3-element plastic and there is a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube rotating automatically after each picture. The shutter is electronic and speeds range from 1/500 to 10 sec. Photos are exposed automatically. The aperture control option is set for 75 speed film and there is a "face sizer" focusing aid for images within 5 ft. Serial number is TF4241A.

Polaroid Super Shooter Camera Plus

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap, that originally retailed for $34.95, but now usually retails for around $20. Very similar to the Colorpack V, with the addition of a built-in development timer. There is an electronic shutter with speeds that vary from about 1/500 to 10 sec and aperture control setting are fixed for 75 and 3000 speed films. There is a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube automatically rotating after each exposure and this flash can use either standard or Hi-Power flashcubes. Also comes with a "face sizer" focusing aid for 5 ft. settings and a film warmer, used to help develop the film in cold weather. Photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is TK5231A.

Polaroid Electric Zip (White) Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap, that originally retailed for $21.95, but now usually retails for around $20. This low cost meant it was a good starting camera for those who were just beginning to learn about photography. Camera borrows heavily from the Polaroid Colorpack II. There is an electronic shutter with speeds that vary from about 1/500 to 10 sec and aperture control settings are fixed for 75 and 3000 speed films. There is a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube automatically rotating after each exposure and a "face sizer" focusing aid for 5 ft. settings. The lens is 114mm, f/9.2 3-element plastic and photos are exposed automatically. It also comes with a manual lighten/darken control. Serial number is TF6181A.

Polaroid Minute Maker Plus Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body, neck strap and back toggle, that originally retailed for $31.95 and now usually retails for around $10. Item borrows heavily from Polaroid Colorpack V (CP5). There is an electronic shutter with speeds that vary from about 1/500 to 10 sec and the aperture control setting is fixed for 75 speed film. There is a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube automatically rotating after each exposure and this flash can use either standard or Hi-Power flashcubes. Also comes with a "face sizer" focusing aid for 5 ft. settings. Photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is TC7301A.

Polaroid Minute Maker Plus Camera Special Edition

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and back toggle, that now retails for around $10. Similar to the Polaroid Minute Maker Plus, with the addition of a built-in mechanical development timer. The lens is plastic and the aperture control settings are fixed for 75 and 3000 speed films. There is a built-in flashcube socket and photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is TD7281AA.

Polaroid Pronto! Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap, that originally retailed for $66 and now usually sells for around $10. Camera also comes with an ACME-Lite Model 131 electronic flash. It was another attempt by Polaroid to make their cameras more affordable for the masses and is the first non-folding SX70. Features of the Pronto! include: an electronic shutter and automatic exposure, a three-element, 116 mm f/9.4 plastic lens, and the option to add a flashbar for indoor photos. This model relies heavily on guessing for focusing as users are required to turn the ring around the lens to set the distance from the subject. Serial number is ANG502BA.

Polaroid Pronto! B Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap, that originally retailed for $59 and now sells for around $10. Item comes with a Polatronic Flash unit #8400(has its own manual) and is similar to the original Pronto!. Has an electronic shutter and automatic exposure, a three-element, 116 mm f/9.4 plastic lens that is color-coated, front cell-focusing, and the option to add a flashbar for indoor photos. Serial number is ANJ829BD.

Polaroid Viva Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap. Item comes with three packs of Polaroid Viva Film. Model was produced for the Saudi Arabian Market and the camera was not sold in either Canada or the United States. There is a plastic lens, a manual development timer, and manual exposure control through the lighten and darken switch. Serial number is VF321A.

Polaroid SX70 One Step Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap, that originally retailed for $39.95. Item also comes with a Q-light #2351, that has its own manual. Simple point-and-shoot camera, with the option for manual exposure control, a viewfinder, a single-element 103mm f/14.6 plastic lens and the option to attach an additional flashbar. Serial number is CNF728BE.

Polaroid Pronto! Sonar One Step Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap, that originally retailed for $99.95 and now usually sells for around $10. Item also comes with a Polatronic 5 flash(has its own manual) and a #2390, close up flash diverter. Electronic shutter speeds range from 1/4 to 1/200 sec, the aperture has a fixed setting F/9.4, there is autofocus with the sonar system and manual focus is possible. The lens is 3-element 116 mm plastic. Serial number is DJN830AA.

Polaroid Pronto! Sonar One Step Camera Special Edition

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap. Item comes with a manual, a Polatronic Flash(#2350)(has its own manual), to be used for pictures where the subject is less than 2 ft. away, and a flash adapter(#2352). There is an autofocus function, with the use of the sonar system and manual focus is possible. Serial number is DNK817A.

Polaroid Sun 640 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and a neck strap, that originally retailed for $70 and now usually sells for around $20. Features include a 116mm f/11 single-element plastic lens, with fixed focus (sharpest at 4-5 feet), an electronic shutter (speeds range from 1/4 to 1/200 sec, and an autoflash. It was one of the cameras that Polaroid made to enhance their 600 collection. Serial number is M1B76560NB.

Polaroid 640 Camera Special Edition

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and a neck strap, that usually sells for around $40. Features include a plastic lens, a viewfinder, a Sonar Autofocus system, autoflash and a manual lighten/darken control. Serial number is G1J73650NB.

Polaroid One Step 600 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and a neck strap, that usually sells for around $30. It comes with a manual. Item is similar to the Amigo 620. The lens is 116mm f/9 3-element plastic, there is an automatic focusing system with the Polaroid Sonar AF system and minimum focus is 3ft. The shutter is electronic, with speeds ranging from 1/4 - 1/200 sec and photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is C6F17442NG.

Polaroid EMS PhotoSystem Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap, that usually retails for around $350. Item is similar to the Polaroid One Step Flash. This Polaroid camera was manufactured specifically for use by Emergency Medical Services use and the paint color and decals use fluorescence when hit with light to protect the photographer during night shooting. It is the only Polaroid camera to receive these special effects. Item has a built-in autoflash, a plastic lens, manual lighten/darken control and photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is E2621583NJAB.

Polaroid SX70 Alpha 1 Special Edition Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, that now usually sells for around $100. Quite similar to the Polaroid Alpha 1. The lens is 4-element glass, 116 mm, f/8, with a manual distance setting and a minimum focusing distance of 26 cm. There is manual lighten / darken exposure control and the model has "fill-flash" capability (using Flashbars). Serial number is 5F820239407.

Polaroid Spectra Camera First Edition (Black)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body and hand strap, that usually sells for around $115. Features include: a 25mm f/10 3-element Quintic lens, a self-timer, an optional flash button, photos are exposed automatically, sonar autofocus, sound, a manual lighten/darken option and a remote control option. Serial number is C670U70FND.

Polaroid Spectra Camera First Edition (Champagne)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body and hand strap, that usually sells for around $140. Features include: a 25mm f/10 3-element Quintic lens, a self-timer, an optional flash button, photos are exposed automatically, sonar autofocus, sound, a manual lighten/darken option and a remote control option. Serial number is L6525V7JNA.

Minolta Instant Pro Camera

Item is a Minolta instant camera, with a plastic body and hand strap, that now usually sells for around $20. Similar to the Spectra Pro Camera. Features include: a self-timer, electronic flash, autofocus and manual exposure adjustment. Serial number is H0Z01GGLVD.

Polaroid Captiva SLR Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body and a neck strap. Features include: a built-in electronic flash, manual lighten/darken exposure control, and a self-timer. Lens is an autofocus single-lens reflex LR 107 mm f/12, made of 3 element plastic, and the shutter is electronic with speeds ranging from 1/4 to 1/180 sec. There is an automatic focus with 2 focusing zones and a minimum of 2 feet. After being taken, pictures are ejected into a see-through "storage chamber" in the back of the camera, where they can stay or removed at any time. Serial number is H3L*3562NAFA.

Polaroid I-Zone Digital Combination Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body, that originally retailed for $99.95 and now usually sells for around $10. This camera is based on the original I-Zone. This camera was marketed towards younger users and as a result, was quite easy to use. It had 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 the photo was captured, the lever would revert to the off position to save power. There is also a built in automatic flash unit that works on an as needed basis. Lens is a 7mm single-element plastic lens with a fixed focus, shutter is mechanical with a single-speed, there is 1MB flash RAM for memory, which can store a maximum of 18 pictures, and the viewfinder is optical only. Serial number is K120DC.

Polaroid SX70 Sonar One Step Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body that usually retails for around $60. The lens is f/8 4-element glass, with a 26 cm minimum focusing distance. There is a single lens reflex autofocus, called Sonar as it is an ultrasonic rangefinder system. Item also comes with a box containing a telephoto lens #119A and manual for the lens. Serial number is 6D840007855.

Polaroid Cool Cam Camera (Pink and Grey)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and a neck strap, that originally retailed for $69 and now usually sells for around $40. Item is similar to the Polaroid Sun 640 and does not have a close-up lens, suggesting it was an earlier model. Features include a 116mm f/11 single-element plastic lens, with fixed focus (sharpest at 4-5 feet), an electronic shutter (speeds range from 1/4 to 1/200 sec, and an autoflash. Serial number is B8S27530NG.

Polaroid Job Pro The Construction Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and a neck strap, that usually sells for around $20. It is branded for use on construction sites. Features include a single-element 106mm f/14- f/42 fixed focus lens, with a focusing range of 2 ft. to infinity, and with shutter speeds ranging from 1/3-1/200 sec. Serial number is F2T56712NJAB.

Polaroid 600 Business Edition Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap, that usually retails for around $20. Comes in a display box with a manual. Features include: 116 mm f/11 single-element plastic lens with close-up mode, an electronic shutter with speeds ranging from 1/4 - 1/200 sec and a built-in electronic flash with a manual override button. Photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is A270596VH.

Polaroid One Step Express Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and hand strap, that usually retails for around $20. Item has a built-in auto flash, a plastic lens with a closeup option, manual lighten/darken control and photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is L8U DRMWL VDJA.

Polaroid Impulse Autofocus Camera (Burgundy)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body and neck strap, that usually sells for around $20. Features include: a single element 116 mm f/9 lens, an electronic shutter with speeds ranging from 1/4 to 1/200 sec, photos expose automatically, a sonar autofocus (with settings from 60 cm to infinity), manual exposure compensation through a lighten/darken switch, a built-in electronic flash and a self timer. Serial number is A8600LFPNA.

Polaroid Impulse Autofocus Camera (Green)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body, that usually sells for around $20. Features include: a single element 116 mm f/9 lens, an electronic shutter with speeds ranging from 1/4 to 1/200 sec, photos expose automatically, a sonar autofocus (with settings from 60 cm to infinity), manual exposure compensation through a lighten/darken switch, a built-in electronic flash and a self timer. Serial number is G8H0EPLINA.

Polaroid Impulse Camera (Yellow)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body and attachable neck strap, that usually sells for around $30. Features include: a single-element 116mm f/9 plastic lens with a fixed focus(works best with subjects 4-8 feet away), an electronic shutter, with speeds ranging from 1/4 – 1/200 sec, photographs are exposed automatically and there is a built-in electronic flash. Serial number is J8H0XU9GNA.

Sidekick Talking Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body, that usually retails for around $10. When in proper working order, a programmed computer chip states phrases, such as Smile and say cheese!and C`mon, look happy!There is a built-in flash, with the option to manually override it and a sound button. Serial number is P6515A.

Keystone Wizard XF1500 Camera

Item is an instant camera, with a plastic body. Deluxe version of the Wizard XF 1000. Features include: a plastic 115mm f/8.8 lens, an electric eye with manual exposure control through a lighten/darken dial, a viewfinder, electronic flash, tripod socket, and a focus that requires the photographer to estimate the distance from the subject.

Dine Instant Closeup Camera Model IV Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body. Comes with a case, manual, dental equipment and with a selection of close up lenses. The maker of this camera specialized in modifying Polaroid cameras for dental and forensic work. It was based on a Polaroid 600 series Supercolor camera, but the Sonar focus was locked to a specific point and disabled, and a mount was fitted to the camera enabling the lenses to be changed. The viewfinder modified, as well as the flash, through the use of diffusers. The flash also was fitted with a slide to reduce the power and balance exposure. Due to their custom built nature, this and other Dine cameras are rare. Serial number is H9K7551VDD.

In-camera processing (instant) cameras

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.

To browse the individual items in this series, click on the "View the list" link under the "File and item records are available for this series" title (to the right of the page).

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>

Polaroid Colorpack 80

Item is manual focus camera for use with Polaroid proprietary Colorpack film. Uses flash cubes.

Polaroid Corporation

Polaroid Land camera, Model 95 B (Speedliner)

Brown leatherette folding camera, single-speed shutter Double Anastigmatic f11/135 mm., revolving diaphram for 8 stops. Produced 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. exposures in approximately 1 minute using Polaroid 40 roll film. Originally retailed for $95 US.

Super Colorpack

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.

Colorburst 100 Camera

Item is a battery-powered Colourburst 100 instant camera with a Magicflash. The camera was produced by Kodak to replace the EK4 and was priced to compete with the Polaroid Pronto! series. It has a tiny electric motor powered by one J‐size battery that is good for a minimum of 10 packs of film. This model also has a low‐light signal that indicates when you should switch to flash.
Colorburst cameras offer a focusing scale around the lens, and a zooming circle in the finder as a focusing aid. This model has an automatic electronic shutters, focus‐linked flash automation, and a sensor that prevents the flash from firing if the safety cover is in place or the film pack is empty.

Colorburst 350 Camera

Item is a battery-powered Colourburst 350 instant camera with an electronic flash and close-up lens. It retailed for $96.50 USD when it came on the market.
Camera has faceplate attached; rare, as in 1976 Polaroid launched a lawsuit against Eastman Kodak for patent infringement. After a fifteen year legal battle, Polaroid won and Kodak wrote them a check for $925 million, which was the largest settlement ever paid in a patent trial and Judge Rya Sobel barred the company from the instant-photo business. Due a class-action suit, Kodak then had to buy back the cameras for as it could no longer supply film so it offered a refund for customers if they mailed in the faceplate.

Polaroid 850 Electric Eye Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a leather carrying strap and polished steel body. It has an electronically controlled shutter, automatic programmed exposure and two built in tripod mounts for increased display options. It generally retails for around $20. Serial number is R122624.

Polaroid 95B Camera (Speedliner)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a metal body and leather hand strap, and usually retails for around $20. Item also comes with a Polaroid Model 240 print copier and a Polaroid Filter Kit 541. Features include: 130mm f/8.8 lens, shutter with speeds ranging from 1/12 seconds to 1/100 seconds, an exposure value (EV) setting(with this system, instead of using traditional f/ stop names (f/8, f/11, f/16, etc.) each f/ stop opening was assigned a number), wire frames, and a pop up viewfinder. Serial number is J582, S767008.

Polaroid 220 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and usually sells for around $15 now. Comes with two manuals and a light for a model 268 flashgun, but missing assorted parts to make it functional. It was a low-end model from the Polaroid Automatic land camera series, which used packfilm. However, after 1970 Polaroid had started focusing on new film and cameras such as 600 series and SX-70 series, leading to the model being discontinued in 1970. Serial number is ZB419405.

Polaroid 340 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body, that now usually sells for around $30. There is a fold-up viewfinder assembly with two windows, one with the instant split-image rangefinder and separate framing window. The lens is 114 mm 3-element glass. The aperture control options are f8.8-45 and the shutter speeds range from 1/1200 to 10 sec. Serial number is BE246444.

Polaroid 195 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a metal body, and usually sells for around $275. It features mechanical and manual exposure systems and a 4 element lens. The 195 features a mechanical timer and a viewfinder with separate rangefinder and viewfinder windows. It also has a f3.8 114mm lens and aperture control is at f 4.5. Serial number is AD199074.

Polaroid 455 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a metal body, and usually sells for around $30. It has a built-in mechanical development timer, the lens is 114 mm f/8.8 3-element glass and the photo exposure is automatic. The shutter is electronic and speeds range from 1/1200 to 10 sec. The viewfinder has projected framelines and automatic parallax compensation. It comes with a Polaroid focused flash, but the bulb is missing. Serial number is DS101552.

Polaroid ProPack Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and Pro Flash. It now retails for around $80 and is the ideal choice for a variety of purposes. It has multiple types of flash, two picture formats, a distance scale, an electric eye, and a digital timer. Viewed to be cost-friendly, it could take instant proofs for photo shoots to use as a reference point to decide on integral elements such as framing, lighting, etc, allowing them to move forward quickly. Partial serial number is available: NA8B.

Polaroid Colorpack 85 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap, that now usually sells for around $20. It comes with two manuals. Borrows heavily from the Colorpack 82, with the addition of a built-in development timer. Shutter is automatic and speeds vary from 1/500 to 1 sec. Aperture controls vary based on film: F/9 for standard Polacolor 88, F/60 for standard film 87 (3 000 ASA). Photos are automatically exposed and exposure compensation is manual, through the use of a lighten or darken photographs dial. Flash uses a standard flash-cube. Serial number is HF134A.

Polaroid Zip Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap, that now usually sells for around $20. It comes with a manual. With this model, loading film was simplified and these photographs do not need to be treated after launch. The aperture control ranges from 17.5 to 90. The lens is a 100 mm meniscus and the shutter has only one speed, the 1/200 sec. Serial number is KD2181A.

Polaroid Square Shooter Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap, originally retailing for $34.95 and now usually retails for around $10. Design of camera borrows heavily from the Polaroid Colorpack II. The lens is 114mm, f/9.2 3-element plastic and the shutter is electronic, with speeds ranging from 1/500 to 10 sec. Photos are exposed automatically. The aperture control options are set for 75 and 3000 speed films. Unique features include: a built-in socket for Hi-Power flashcubes; Focused Flash; and "triangulation distance finder" focusing aid, which requires the photographer to be of average height and the subject to be at the same level. Serial number is FHF145PB.

Polaroid Colorpack V Camera (CP5)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap, that now usually retails for around $20. Similar to the Colorpack, which also came onto the market at the same time, and borrows heavily from the Colorpack II. There is an electronic shutter with speeds that vary from about 1/500 to 10 sec and aperture control setting are fixed for 75 and 3000 speed films. There is a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube automatically rotating after each exposure and this flash can use either standard or Hi-Power flashcubes. Also comes with a "face sizer" focusing aid for 5 ft. setting only. Photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is KE4021A.

Polaroid Electric Zip (Red) Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and wrist strap, that originally retailed for $21.95, but now usually retails for around $20. This low cost meant it was a good starting camera for those who were just beginning to learn about photography. Camera borrows heavily from the Polaroid Colorpack II. There is an electronic shutter with speeds that vary from about 1/500 to 10 sec and aperture control settings are fixed for 75 and 3000 speed films. There is a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube automatically rotating after each exposure and a "face sizer" focusing aid for 5 ft. settings. The lens is 114mm, f/9.2 3-element plastic and photos are exposed automatically. It also comes with a manual lighten/darken control. Serial number is TD6291A.

Polaroid EE33 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and back toggle, and now usually retails for around $20. Model borrows heavily from the Polaroid Square Shooter 2 and was produced for the international market. The lens is 114mm, f/9.2 3-element plastic and there is a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube rotating automatically after each picture. The shutter is electronic and speeds range from 1/500 to 10 sec. Photos are exposed automatically. The aperture control option is set for 75 speed film and there is a "face sizer" focusing aid for images within 5 ft. Serial number is KL5101A.

Polaroid Minute Maker (Brown with Silver Bezel) Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body, neck strap and back toggle, that originally retailed for $24.95 and now usually retails for around $10. Item borrows heavily from Polaroid Colorpack V (CP5). There is an electronic shutter with speeds that vary from about 1/500 to 10 sec and the aperture control setting is fixed for 75 speed film. There is a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube automatically rotating after each exposure and this flash can use either standard or Hi-Power flashcubes. Also comes with a "face sizer" focusing aid for 5 ft. settings. Photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is TD8031AA.

Polaroid Pronto! Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap, that originally retailed for $66 and now usually sells for around $10. It was part of another attempt by Polaroid to make their cameras more affordable for the masses and is the first non-folding SX70. Features of the Pronto! include: an electronic shutter and automatic exposure, a three-element, 116 mm f/9.4 plastic lens, and the option to add a flashbar for indoor photos. This model relies heavily on guessing for focusing as users are required to turn the ring around the lens to set the distance from the subject. Serial number is NC724BD.

Polaroid 1000 Camera Special Edition

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap, that now typically sells for around $50. Similar to the Polaroid One Step. It is a simple point-and-shoot camera, with the option for manual exposure control, a viewfinder, a single-element 103mm f/14.6 plastic lens and the option to attach an additional flashbar. Serial number is CVA918DC.

Polaroid Autofocus 660 Camera (Transparent display)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body, that usually sells for around $110. It is a clear display model showing the inner workings of the camera. It is quite rare and was a display model in a supplier's shop and is technically functional, but it has not been tested.

Polaroid Sun 650 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and a neck strap, that originally retailed for $85 and now usually sells for around $30. It comes with a manual. Features include: a 116mm f/11 single-element plastic lens, a built in "close up" lens for subjects less than 6ft away, a built-in autoflash and a manual lighten/darken control. Also has a fixed focus, an electronic shutter with speeds ranging from 1/4 to 1/200 sec and photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is E2K5323VA.

Polaroid Cool Cam Camera (Red and Black)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and a neck strap, that originally retailed for $69 and now usually sells for around $40. Item is similar to the Polaroid Sun 640 and has a close-up lens, suggesting it was a later model. Features include a 116mm f/11 single-element plastic lens, with fixed focus (sharpest at 4-5 feet), an electronic shutter (speeds range from 1/4 to 1/200 sec, and an autoflash. Serial number is C3Q1176VKAC.

Polaroid One Step Autofocus Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and hand strap. Item has a built-in auto flash, a plastic lens with a closeup option, an automatic focus with the choice of 3 different zones, and photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is FZH FLA69 VDKA.

Polaroid Impulse Camera (Blue)

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body and neck strap, that usually sells for around $30. Features include: a single-element 116mm f/9 plastic lens with a fixed focus(works best with subjects 4-8 feet away), an electronic shutter, with speeds ranging from 1/4 – 1/200 sec, photographs are exposed automatically and there is a built-in electronic flash. Serial number is J8Y0VKNA.

Keystone Rapid-Shot 750 Camera

Item is an instant camera, with a plastic body and hand strap, that usually sells for around $80. Features include: two exposure settings of black and white or colour, a manual exposure control through a lighten/darken switch, 2 distance settings and the option to turn the flash on or off. Has no electronic flash, but a place for a flash bar socket exists.

Polaroid SX70 Alpha Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, that originally retailed for $233 and now usually sells for around $140. It comes with a flash bar and #1210 diffuser. The lens is 4-element glass lens, 116 mm, f/8 with a manual distance setting and a minimum focusing distance of 26 cm. There is a manual lighten / darken exposure control and the model has "fill-flash" capability (using Flashbars). Early production models, such as this one, are simply labeled "SX-70 Alpha" with no additional number, but they later came to be known as the Polaroid SX70 Alpha 1.

Polaroid SX 70 Camera and Presentation Set

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, that originally retailed for $180, but now usually retails for around $140. Camera also comes with a tripod mount, remote shutter button, accessory holder, close-up lens, flash diffuser, three manuals and a carrying case. There is a 4-element 116mm f/8 glass lens with a minimum focus of 10.4 inches and front-cell focusing and the viewfinder offers single-lens reflex(SLR). The shutter is electronic, with speeds ranging from 1/175 to 10 sec and there is a socket to plug-in the remote shutter release. The exposure is automatic, with an aperture range of f/8- f/22 and smaller apertures are possible when flash is used. There is also automatic flash exposure based on focus distance, with the maximum distance being 20 ft. The camera has a built-in flashbar socket and additional accessory flashes were also available. It was the first camera to use Polaroid integral print films and it marked the beginning of a trend towards cameras with an SLR and a folding body. Serial number is C404089014.

Polaroid Spectra Onyx Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body and hand strap, that usually sells for around $50. Camera is transparent on top, allowing for partial view of inner workings of camera. Features include: a 25mm f/10 3-element Quintic lens, a self-timer, an optional flash button, photos are exposed automatically, sonar autofocus, sound, a manual lighten/darken option and a remote control option. Serial number is H7E2AWQMNA.

Polaroid Spectra 2 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body and hand strap, that now usually sells for around $20. Item is similar to the Spectra camera. Camera has a Polaroid quintic 125mm f/10 3 -element plastic lens. The only option for photographers on this model is the exposure adjustment, which can be adjusted manually, making instant photography more instantaneous. Serial number is D28J8JJDUFBA.

Polaroid 700 ID Camera

Item is a Polaroid Passport camera, with a plastic body and handle. Comes with a manual and instructions on how to prepare the validation plate. There is a focal distance of 1.2 m, f stops are 8 to 32 and electronic shutter speeds are B, 125 and 60. The camera automatically takes one picture after the other, works without batteries and there is the option of adding a flash with an x-sync cable. Serial number is A31481, EM2231A.

Polaroid Model 253 Camera

Item is a Polaroid Passport camera, with a plastic body and and hand strap, that usually sells for around $30. Item comes with a leather case, manual and a registration card. There is 4 lenses, an optical viewfinder, a shutter release cable, shutter has speeds of B, 125, 60. Serial number is D46458.

Polaroid Model 254 Camera

Item is a Polaroid Passport camera, with a plastic body and and hand strap. Item comes with a leather case, manual and a registration card. There is 2 lenses, an optical viewfinder, a shutter release cable, shutter has speeds of 8, 16, 32. Serial number is M00399.

Polaroid Memory Maker Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body, neck strap and back toggle, that usually sells for around $80. Lens is plastic and the camera focuses from 3 ft. to infinity(over 30 ft. for Polaroid). There is a manual lighten/darken exposure dial, but the electric eye feature automatically determines shutter speed and aperture control. Also has a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube automatically rotating after each exposure. Serial number is TD8251AA.

Polaroid Instant 10 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap, and now usually retails for around $30. Model borrows heavily from the Polaroid EE 33 and was produced for the international market. The lens is 114mm, f/9.2 3-element plastic and is a standard helical mount focusing lens (Polaroid Polartriplet) with a minimum focusing distance of 1 meter. There is a built-in flashcube socket, with the flashcube rotating automatically after each picture. The shutter is electronic and speeds range from 1/500 to 10 sec. Photos are exposed automatically. The aperture exposure is automatic through the electric eye feature and there is a "face sizer" focusing aid for images within 5 ft. Serial number is VJ8272A.

Polaroid SX70 Alpha 1 Model 2 (Black with Brown Cover) Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, that originally retailed for $180 and now usually sells for around $80. Item is similar to the Polaroid SX 70 Alpha 1 camera. The lens is 4-element glass lens, 116 mm, f/8 with a manual distance setting and a minimum focusing distance of 26 cm. There is a manual lighten / darken exposure control and the model has "fill-flash" capability (using Flashbars). Serial number is 4B725121052.

Polaroid SX70 Alpha 1 Model 2 (Black with Black Cover) Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, that originally retailed for $180 and now usually sells for around $80. Item is similar to the Polaroid SX 70 Alpha 1 camera. The lens is 4-element glass lens, 116 mm, f/8 with a manual distance setting and a minimum focusing distance of 26 cm. There is a manual lighten / darken exposure control and the model has "fill-flash" capability (using Flashbars). Serial number is 5D725750061.

Polaroid SX70 Alpha Special Edition Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera, with a plastic body, that usually retails for around $100. Features include: a manual focus dial with a range from a foot to 30+ ft. using split circle alignment, and automatically adjusting shutter with speeds from 1/175 to 5+ seconds, aperture exposure automatically adjusts from f8 to f22, and a lens which is 116 mm f8, 4 element glass. Serial number is 4L622677252.

Polaroid Pronto! SM Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap. Similar to the Pronto! in design. Features include: an electronic shutter and automatic exposure, a three-element, 116 mm f/9.4 plastic lens, and the option to add a flashbar for indoor photos. Serial number is ANF623AB.

Polaroid 1000 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and neck strap, that now typically sells for around $50. The shutter speed is 1/4 to 1/200 sec and is electronic. The aperture is fixed at F/14.6, manual lighten/darken control is possible, focusing options are 0.9 m to 30+, and the lens is plastic 103mm. At the height of production, 30,000 of these cameras were made each day. Serial number is CJV808GA.

Polaroid Sun 600 SE Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and a neck strap, that usually retails for around $20. Features a single-element 106mm f/14 lens, with a focus range from 4 ft to infinity, a light management system, a built-in electronic flash, and an electronic shutter with speeds ranging from 1/3-1/200 sec. Serial number is E3E99920NA.

Polaroid Spirit Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and a neck strap, that usually sells for around $20. It is based on the Polaroid One Step 600 Camera, marking it as being one of the later models; earlier models had a tan body and were based on the Polaroid Amigo 620. The lens is 116mm f/9 3-element plastic, there is an automatic focusing system with the Polaroid Sonar AF system and minimum focus is 3ft. The shutter is electronic, with speeds ranging from 1/4 - 1/200 sec and photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is A6J89963NC.

Polaroid McDonald's Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and a neck strap, that usually sells for around $220. Similar in design to the Polaroid 635 CL. Features include: a plastic lens, a built-in autoflash, a manual lighten/darken control, an electronic shutter and photos are exposed automatically. Serial number is F1E56037NH.

Polaroid Spice Cam 600 Camera

Item is a Polaroid instant camera with a plastic body and hand strap, that usually retails for around $40. Features include: a 116 mm f/11 single-element lens, with a close-up option for objects 0.6-1.2 m away, the shutter is electronic, with speeds ranging from 1/4 - 1/200 sec, photos expose automatically and there is a built-in electronic flash with an override button. Serial number is C8D ATHA9 VAJA.

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