List of Polaroid instant cameras
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This is a list of the instant cameras sold by the Polaroid Corporation as well as new models sold by Polaroid B.V. Cameras are ordered by type.
Overview
[edit]Type | Series | Image area | Years |
---|---|---|---|
Roll | 40 | 83 mm × 108 mm (3+1⁄4 in × 4+1⁄4 in) | |
30, 20 | 64 mm × 83 mm (2+1⁄2 in × 3+1⁄4 in) | ||
Pack | 100 | 72 mm × 95 mm (2+7⁄8 in × 3+3⁄4 in) | |
80 | 69 mm × 72 mm (2+3⁄4 in × 2+7⁄8 in) | ||
Integral | SX-70, 600, i-Type | 78.94 mm × 76.8 mm (3+1⁄8 in × 3 in) | |
Spectra | 90 mm × 73 mm (3+1⁄2 in × 2+7⁄8 in) | ||
500 / Captiva | 73 mm × 54 mm (2+7⁄8 in × 2+1⁄8 in) | ||
i-Zone | 24 mm × 36 mm (1 in × 1+3⁄8 in) | ||
Go | 47 mm × 46 mm (1+7⁄8 in × 1+3⁄4 in) | 2023 |
Roll film
[edit]- Polaroid Highlander Model 80A
- Polaroid Land Camera model 80B
- Polaroid Model 95
These cameras took Polaroid Picture Roll Land film, which was discontinued in 1992. Some of these cameras can be converted to take pack film, but others cannot.
- 40 Series (3.25 × 4.25-inch, 83 × 108 mm)
- Model 95 (1948–1953)
- Model 95A "Speedliner" (1954–1957)
- Model 95B "Speedliner" (1957–1961)
- Model 100 "One Hundred" (1954–1957)
- Model 110 "Pathfinder" (1952–1957)
- Model 110A "Pathfinder" (1957–1960)
- Model 110B "Pathfinder" (1960–1964)
- Model 120 (1961–1965)
- Model 150 (1957–1960)
- Model 160 (1962–1965)
- Model 700 (1955–1957)
- Model 800 "The 800" (1957–1962)
- Model 850 (1961–1963)
- Model 900 (1960–1963)
- Model J66 (1961–1963)
- 30 Series (2.5 × 3.25-inch, 64 × 83 mm)
- Model 80 "Highlander" (1954–1957)
- Model 80A "Highlander" (1957–1959)
- Model 80B "Highlander" (1959–1961)
- Model J33 (1961–1963)
- 20 Series (2.5 × 3.25-inch, 64 × 83 mm)
- Model 20 "Swinger" (1965–1970)
- Model M15 "Swinger Sentinel"
- Swinger II
Pack film (colorpack)
[edit]- 100 Series (2.875 × 3.75-inch, 72 × 95 mm)
- 100 Series folding cameras
- 200 Series folding cameras
- 300 Series folding cameras
- 400 Series folding cameras
- Other folding cameras
- Non-folding cameras
- 600 (1978)[2]
- 600 SE (1978)
- Model 3000 "Big Swinger" (1968–1970)
- Big Shot (1971–1973)
- Clincher (1975)[1][3]
- Clincher 2[1][3]
- The Colorpack (1973–1975)
- Colorpack II (1969–1972)
- Colorpack III (1970–1971)
- Colorpack IV (1969–1971)[1]
- Colorpack V "CP5" (1973–1975)[1]
- Colorpack 100 (1975–1976)[2]
- Colorpack 200 (1977–1978)[2][3]
- Colorpack M6 (1970–1971)
- EE55 (1976–1977)[2][3]
- EE58 (1977–1978)[2][3]
- EE60 (1976–1977)[2][3]
- EE66 (1976–1977)[2][3]
- Instant 30 (1978)[2][3]
- Memory Maker[1]
- Minute Maker (1977)[3][4]
- Minute Maker Plus (1977–1978)[3][6]
- Super Colorpack (1971–1972)
- Super Colorpack IV (1971–1972)[1]
- Super Colour Swinger III (1976–1978)[2][3]
- Super Shooter (1975–1977)[3][6]
- Super Shooter Plus (1975–1977)[3]
- 80 Series (2.75 × 2.875-inch, 69 × 72 mm)
- Colorpack 80 (1971–1976)[2]
- Colorpack 82 (1971–1975)[2]
- Colorpack 85 (1971–1975)[2]
- Colorpack 88 (1971–1975)[2]
- Colour Swinger (1975–1978)[2]
- Colour Swinger II (1975)[2]
- EE22 (1976–1977)[2]
- EE33 (1976–1977)[2]
- EE38 (1977–1978)[2]
- EE44 (1976–1977)[2]
- EE88 (1976)[2]
- Electric Zip (1975–1978)
- Instant 10 (1978)[2]
- Instant 20 (1978)[2]
- Square Shooter (1971–1972)
- Square Shooter 2 (1972–1975)
- Square Shooter 4 (1972–1975)[1]
- Super Colour Swinger (1975–1977)[2]
- Super Colour Swinger II (1975–1978)[2]
- Super Swinger[2]
- Swinger EE (1976–1978)[2]
- Zip (1974–1977)
- Viva with electronic flash No.M1183 (1984) for Caribbean market
Integral film
[edit]SX-70
[edit]These cameras included both folding SLRs and less expensive nonfolding models. They take the SX-70 film, a format with a ~3.1 × 3.1 in2 (77 × 77 mm) square image area and a ~4.2 × 3.5 in2 (108 × 88 mm2) total area,[1] and a sensitivity around ISO 160. They come with a built-in 6-volt zinc chloride "PolaPulse" battery pack,[2] replaced with a lithium-ion pack in Polaroid B.V. remakes.[3]
- Folding cameras
- SX-70 (1972–1977)
- SX-70 Alpha 1 (1977)
- SX-70 Alpha 1 Executive (1977)[1]
- SX-70 Alpha 1 24 Kt Gold Mildred Scheel
- SX-70 Alpha 1 Model 2 (1977)
- SX-70 Executive (1975–1977)[1]
- SX-70 Model 2 (1974–1977)
- SX-70 Model 3 (1975–1978)
- SX-70 Sonar OneStep (1978)
- SX-70 Sonar OneStep Gold
- TimeZero SX-70 AutoFocus (1981)
- TimeZero SX-70 AutoFocus Model 2 (1981)
- Non-folding cameras
- Model 500[2]
- Model 1000 (1977)[2]
- Model 1000 S[2]
- Model 1000 SE
- Model 1500 (1977)[2]
- Model 2000 (1976)[2]
- Model 3000 (1977)[2]
- Encore (1977)[1]
- Instant 1000[2]
- Instant 1000 DeLuxe[2]
- OneStep (1977)[4][5][6]
- OneStep Plus[1]
- Presto! (1978)[1]
- Pronto! (1976–1977)[4][5][6]
- Pronto! B (1977)
- Pronto! Extra (1977–1978)
- Pronto! Plus (1976–1977)
- Pronto! RF (1977)[4][5][6]
- Pronto! S (1976–1977)[1]
- Pronto! SM (1976–1977)[1]
- Pronto! Sonar OneStep (1978)[5]
- Sonar AutoFocus 5000[2]
- Super Clincher[1]
- Supercolor 1000[2]
- Supercolor 1000 DeLuxe[2]
- Supercolor AutoFocus[2]
- Supercolor AutoFocus 3500[2]
- The Button (1981)
- TimeZero OneStep (1981)
- TimeZero Pronto AF (1981)
600
[edit]The 600 film have the same dimensions as that of the SX-70.[1] The sensitivity is higher at around ISO 640. It also has a battery pack, for which Polaroid has released a small radio.[4]
- 600 (2000s)
- 600 Business Edition
- 600 Business Edition 2 (2000–)
- 636 Double Exposure
- 636 CloseUp (1996)
- Amigo 610
- Amigo 620 (1982)
- Barbie Instant Camera (1999–2001)
- Bicentennial "We The People" (1987)
- Cool Cam (1988)
- Construction Camera
- Impulse (1988)
- Impulse AF (1988)
- Impulse QPS
- JobPro (1992)
- JobPro 2 (2000–)
- NightCam
- One (2003)
- One600 Classic (2004)
- One600 Pro (2004)
- One600 JobPro (2004)
- One600 Ultra (2004)
- One600 Nero (2004)[1]
- One600 Panna (2005)[1]
- One600 Rossa (2004)[1]
- OneStep 600 (1983)
- OneStep 600 Express (1997–2002)
- OneStep 600 Flash
- OneStep 600 Flash Close-Up (just OneStep after 1998)
- OneStep AF (1997–)
- OneStep Silver Express
- OneStep Talking Camera (1997–1998)
- P-Cam
- Pronto 600[2]
- Quick 610
- Revue 600
- SLR 680 (1982–1987)[6]
- SLR 690 (1998)[5]
- Spice Cam (1997)
- Spirit[1]
- Spirit 600[1]
- Spirit 600 CL[1]
- Sun 600 LMS (1983)
- Lightmixer 630
- Sun 635 SE
- Sun 640 (1981)
- Sun 650 (1982)
- Sun 660 (1981)
- Revue Autofocus 660
- Supercolor 600
- Supercolor 635[2]
- Supercolor 635 CL[2]
- Supercolor 645 CL[2]
- Supercolor 670 AF[2]
- Supercolor Elite[1]
- Taz Instant Camera (1999–2001)
- Hello Kitty Instant Camera
Spectra
[edit]The Spectra has an image area of 2.9 × 3.6 in2 (73 × 91 mm2) and a total area of 4.05 × 4.0 in2 (103 × 102 mm2).[1]
- Image[2]
- Image 2[2]
- Image1200 (2004)
- Image Elite Pro[2]
- Macro 5 SLR
- Image Pro (1995)
- Minolta Instant Pro (1996) Same as Image Pro, Built by Polaroid for Minolta
- Pro Cam (1996–2000)
- Spectra (1986)[6]
- Spectra 2
- Spectra 1200i (2000–)
- Spectra 1200si (2000–)
- Spectra 1200FF (2001)
- Spectra Onyx (1987)
- Spectra Pro (1990–1998)
Captiva
[edit]- Captiva (1993–1997)
- JoyCam (1999)
- PopShots (1999–2001)
- Vision (1993)
- Vision date:+ (1993–1997)
- P-500 Digital Photo Printer
Pocket cameras
[edit]- i-Zone (1999)
- izone200 (2001–2005)
- i-Zone Convertible (2001–2002)
- i-Zone Digital Combo (2000–2001)
- i-Zone with Radio (2001–2002)
- Mio (2001)
- Xiao (1997)[2]
- Polaroid Go (2021)
i-Type cameras
[edit]The i-Type is a new film format introduced by Polaroid B.V. It is Polaroid 600 film with the battery moved from the film pack and into the camera.[1] All of the following cameras include a flash.
- Impossible I-1 (2016) – designed by Teenage Engineering; automatically selects between five fixed-focus lenses: macro, close-up, near, mid and far (82–109 mm); ring flash; tripod socket; additional features are available via a smartphone app (remote trigger, self timer, double exposure, noise trigger, light painting, color paint and manual control of aperture, shutter speed, flash strength and lens)[6][7][8]
- Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 (2017) – one 106 mm f/14.6 fixed-focus standard lens[9][10][11]
- Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 Viewfinder – upgraded viewfinder
- Polaroid Originals OneStep+ (2018), later just Polaroid OneStep+ – manually selectable between two f/12 fixed-focus lenses: standard (103 mm) and portrait (89 mm); tripod socket; additional features are available via a smartphone app (remote trigger, self timer, double exposure, noise trigger, light painting, color paint and manual mode (control of aperture, shutter speed (up to 30 s long exposure and bulb), flash strength and lens))[12][13]
- Polaroid Now (2020) – automatically selects between two fixed-focus lenses: standard (102.35 mm) and portrait (95 mm); dedicated double exposure button[14][15]
- Polaroid Now Generation 2[16]
- Polaroid Now+ (2021) – automatically selects between two f/11 fixed-focus lenses: standard (102.35 mm) and portrait (95 mm); filters; tripod socket; additional features are available via a smartphone app (e.g. double exposure, light painting, remote trigger, aperture priority/depth of field, tripod mode/long exposure; various manual controls)[17][18]
- Polaroid Now+ Generation 2[19]
- Polaroid I-2 (2023) – one 98 mm f/8 lens with lidar autofocus; shooting modes available from the camera itself include automatic, shutter priority, aperture priority, and fully manual. (Note: lens equivalent to 38mm equivalent angle of view and f/2.8 in 35 mm film or full frame digital format.)[20][21][22][23]
Sheet film
[edit]Large-format cameras
[edit]- 20 × 24" camera (1976)
- 40 × 80" camera at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts (1976)
Printing units
[edit]These are units that expose films using a smartphone display. They are optimized for 600/i-Type film packs, although SX-70 is also supported.
- Impossible Instant Lab (2013)
- Impossible Instant Lab Universal (2015)
- Polaroid Lab (2019)
Notes
[edit]- Special markets model.
- International model, not sold in United States.
- These cameras can use both 100 and 80 Series film.
- Specially badged "BC" model for Kmart stores also exists.
- Specially badged "Sears Special" model for Sears stores also exists.
- "SE" model also exists.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Polaroid Originals photo dimensions". Polaroid Originals (Impossible Proj.). Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ New Batteries: Flat packs, lead-acid Ds, 150-minute ni-cads, chlorine power, Popular Science October 1973, page 102, Google books preview, Retrieved April 27, 2010
- ^ "How to recycle your empty film pack". Polaroid Originals. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Polaroid 600 Plus Radio". Radiomuseum. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Polaroid SLR 690". www.kenrockwell.com. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
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- ^ "Impossible I-1 Review". PCMAG. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ "Impossible Project I-1". Trusted Reviews. December 28, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Nystedt, Brendan. "Get Retro-Chic With Polaroid's New Instant Camera". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
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- ^ "Polaroid OneStep 2 review". digitalcameraworld. February 6, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Polaroid OneStep+". Trusted Reviews. October 8, 2018. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Sherrill, Cameron (August 5, 2019). "The Instant Camera That Would Impress Even Photography Pros". Esquire. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Faulkner, Cameron (March 26, 2020). "Polaroid's new Now instant film camera delivers a classic, punishing experience". The Verge. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Morgan, Tom (March 26, 2020). "Polaroid Now review". TechRadar. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ "Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type Instant Camera - Polaroid UK". Polaroid. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "The New Polaroid Now+ Has Groovy Clip-On Filters". Wired. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Wilson, Mark (August 31, 2021). "The Polaroid Now+ is its most versatile instant camera so far". TechRadar. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ "Polaroid Now Plus Generation 2 i-Type Instant Camera + 5 lens filters - Polaroid UK". Polaroid. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
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