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PACK FILM CAMERAS (80- and/or 100-Series films)

NOTE: Due to the great number of similar cameras with different model names, cameras will be separated into general categories and descriptions of individual models may be abbreviated in some cases.

Key to Symbols Used On This Page:

<R> Camera uses 100-series pack films. [660-series peel-apart packfilms (such as Type 669) may also be used in these cameras, but not 600 'integral' film such as used in modern mass-market Polaroid cameras]
<S> Camera uses 80-series pack films.
Certain models are capable of using either format; in those cases, both symbols will appear.

International Markets This model sold in International (non-USA) markets only.
Special Markets This model intended for "Special Markets" distribution (i.e. corporate premiums, prizes, and other non-retail distribution) only.
[Picture] Link to an illustration/graphic. Image links will load in a separate window.


NOTE! Production Estimates provided on this page are based on statistical observation (from accumulated reports of serial numbers recorded from actual cameras), and are not intended or expected to have perfect accuracy. Numbers in parentheses indicate "soft" limits, numbers not in parentheses indicate "hard" limits.
Example:    Estimated Production: 800,000 - (900,000)
This means that there almost certainly has to have been at least 800,000 of that model made, but there probably were fewer than 900,000 made (but beware that there still could be more). Keep in mind that numbers are subject to change as new data is collected.



If you'd prefer to jump directly to a particular category or model, you may use the following outline table as a guide.

--> --> Classic/Original-Style Folding Pack Cameras
--> 100 Series [ Automatic 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 125, 135 ]
--> 200 Series [ Automatic 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 240, 250 ]
--> 300 Series [ Automatic 315, 320, 325, 330, 335, 340, 350, 355, 360, M60, M80 ]
--> 400 Series [ Automatic 420, 430, 440, 450, 455, Countdown 70, Countdown 90 ]
--> Professional/Advanced models [ 180, 185, 190, 195 ]
--> --> New-Style Folding Pack Cameras [ EE100, EE100 Special, The Reporter, ProPack ]
--> --> Non-Folding Pack Cameras (plastic)
--> USA models [ Big Swinger (3000), Colorpack II, Colorpack III, ...and many more...]
--> International models [ Colorpack 80, Colour Swinger, EE33, Instant 20, ...and many more...]
--> --> Non-Folding Pack Cameras (metal-body / professional) [ 600, 600SE ]



Folding Pack Cameras (original style):

ALL Folding Pack Cameras (original style) have the following features in common:


"100-series" folding cameras:


<R> Model 100 ("Automatic 100"):
Produced: 1963-1966 / Original Retail: $164.95
Estimated Production: Pattern Not Completely Determined (over 1,200,000)

IMPORTANT FIRSTS: First electronic shutter in a mass-produced camera, first Polaroid pack-film camera.

[Picture]: Model 100 (Automatic 100) [JPEG, 50k]


<R> Model 101 ("Automatic 101"):
Produced: 1964-1967 / Original Retail: $134.95
Estimated Production: 235,000 - (350,000)

Similar to Model 100, except:

NOTE: Film speed is set by a lever which resembles the 'Scene Selector' of the Model 100. There's also a toothed dial, but it's useful only as an indicator of the selected speed, not as a means of selecting it. All other models in this group (except similar Model 102, below) with only two ASA settings have a simple two-position sliding control lever on top of the shutter housing instead.
COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Fairly uncommon

[Picture]: Model 101 [JPEG, 46k]


<R> Model 102 ("Automatic 102"): Special Markets
Produced: 1964-1967 / Original Retail: $79.09
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 16,000)

Similar to Model 101, except:

COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Uncommon; appears to be even less common than most other Special Markets packfilm models. In addition, it appears that this camera may have been originally offered with a white genuine leather case that I've never seen accompanied with other pack camera models.

[Picture]: Model 102 [JPEG, 55k]
[Picture]: Model 102 (shown with white leather case) [JPEG, 44k]


<R> Model 103 ("Automatic 103"):
Produced: 1965-1967 / Original Retail: $89.95
Estimated Production: 650,000 - (800,000)

Similar to Model 101, except:


<R> Model 104 ("Automatic 104"):
Produced: 1965-1967 / Original Retail: $59.95
Estimated Production: 1,250,000 - (1,400,000)

Similar to Model 103, except:

NOTE: The distance estimator device featured on this and a few other low-end folding pack cameras is not a true rangefinder, but can be used as a focusing aid for portrait work. Superimposed in the viewfinder are two horizontal lines. One of these lines shifts up and down as the camera is focused, while the other remains stationary. The photographer is supposed to adjust the focus so that the subject's head fits just between the two lines. [This, of course, assumes that the subject is an adult human.] The non-stationary line in the finder also has a pointer at one end which indicates the focus distance (in feet) along a scale.
COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Very common.

[Picture]: Model 104 [JPEG, 23k]
[Picture]: Experimental Model 002 -- This is apparently a prototype of the Model 104. The plastic plug shown covering the CdS cell is, of course, removable. Information request: Know anything else about this prototype? Let me know, and I'll pass it along to the camera's owner. (Photo Credit: Chris Canon) [JPEG, 64k]
[Picture]: Experimental Model 002 -- another image. The "104"-marked cover was on the camera when its owner aquired it.[JPEG, 97k]


<R> Model 125 ("Automatic 125"): Special Markets
Produced: 1965-1967 / Original Retail: $69.95
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 65,000)

Similar to Model 104.


<R> Model 135 ("Automatic 135"): Special Markets
Produced: 1965-1967 / Original Retail: $89.95
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data

Similar to Model 103.

[Picture]: Model 135 [JPEG, 50k]
[Picture]: Model 135 (shown with original box) [JPEG, 24k]


<R> Model 180
<R> Model 185
<R> Model 190
<R> Model 195

These models are not considered to be part of the 100-series camera line; descriptions of these advanced models will be given at the end of this category.


"200-series" folding cameras:

NOTE: These models replaced the earlier 100-series line. They are generally similar to the 100-series cameras.



<R> Model 210 ("Automatic 210"):
Produced: 1967-1969 / Original Retail: $49.95
Estimated Production: Pattern May Not Be Completely Determined (over 1,500,000)

Similar to Model 104.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Probably the most common folding pack camera. This was the first color-capable Polaroid camera to retail under $50, which no doubt did much to fuel its popularity at the time.

[Picture]: Model 210 [JPEG, 42k]


<R> Model 215 ("Automatic 215"): Special Markets
Produced: 1968-1970 / Original Retail: $55.95
Estimated Production: 250,000 - (350,000)

Similar to Model 210, except:

[Picture]: Model 215 [JPEG, 48k]


<R> Model 220 ("Automatic 220"):
Produced: 1967-1969 / Original Retail: $74.95
Estimated Production: 740,000 - (900,000)

Similar to Model 100, except:

NOTE: You may notice that this model (along with its Special Markets 'twin', the 225) is a bit odd in that it's the only folding pack camera which mates the more versitile shutter assembly (the one equipped with a "Scene Selector") with the less desireable (two-element) lens. All other cameras with the "Scene Selector"-style shutter have the 3-element glass lens instead.

[Picture]: Model 220 [JPEG, 44k]


<R> Model 225 ("Automatic 225"): Special Markets
Produced: 1968-1970 / Original Retail: $84.95
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 49,000)

Similar to Model 220, except:

NOTE: It appears that this camera may have been originally offered with a dark-brown artificial leather case that I've never seen accompanied with other pack camera models. Incidently, in addition to the note regarding the Model 220, you might also notice that the 225 would qualify as the only Special Markets camera with the "Scene Selector"-equipped shutter.

[Picture]: Model 225 [JPEG, 53k]
[Picture]: Model 225 (shown with brown case) [JPEG, 52k]


<R> Model 230 ("Automatic 230"):
Produced: 1967-1969 / Original Retail: $99.95
Estimated Production: 400,000 - (600,000)

Similar to Model 100, except:

[Picture]: Model 230 [JPEG, 35k]


<R> Model 240 ("Automatic 240"):
Produced: 1967-1969 / Original Retail: $129.95
Estimated Production: 80,000 - (120,000)

Similar to Model 100.

[Picture]: Model 240 [JPEG, 43k]


<R> Model 250 ("Automatic 250"):
Produced: 1967-1969 / Original Retail: $159.95
Estimated Production: 750,000 - (850,000)

Similar to Model 100, except:

NOTE: There were a few minor changes made to this camera during its production life. On the earlier models, (a) the viewfinder has a larger eyepiece, (b) the hinged plastic camera cover has no model number (only the Polaroid name and intersecting circles logo), and (c) the camera body has a decal instructing where to attach the #268 flash. [Both of the latter two items are just as with the Model 100.] Later versions of the 250 have the model number on the plastic cover. In addition, the look of the instruction manual cover was revised, and the viewfinder has a smaller eyepiece. It appears that the later Polaroid cameras with the Zeiss finder (i.e. the 350, 360, and 450) all have the 'small' eyepiece. Both finders appear to be functionally identical, and both have the same magnification. The larger eyepiece version might be marginally more convenient for eyeglass wearers, however.
While I cannot be certain, it appears that all of these changes occured at or about the same time.

[Picture]: Model 250 [JPEG, 28k]
[Picture]: two Model 250 cameras compared [JPEG, 23k]


"300-series" folding cameras:

NOTE: These cameras replaced the earlier "200-series" camera line. Generally similar to the "200-series" models.



<R> Model 315 ("Automatic 315"): Special Markets
Produced: 1969-1971 / Original Retail: $55.95
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 30,000)

Similar to Model 210.


<R> Model 320 ("Automatic 320"):
Produced: 1969-1971 / Original Retail: $59.95
Estimated Production: 710,000 - (900,000)

Similar to Model 210, except:


<R> Model 325 ("Automatic 325"): Special Markets
Produced: 1969-1971 / Original Retail: $??.??
Estimated Production: No Data

Similar to Model 320. (?)


<R> Model 330 ("Automatic 330"):
Produced: 1969-1971 / Original Retail: $79.50
Estimated Production: 330,000 - (500,000)

Similar to Model 320, except:

[Picture]: Model 330 [JPEG, 44k]
[Picture]: Model 330 (shown with original box) [JPEG, 38k]


<R> Model 335 ("Automatic 335"): Special Markets
Produced: 1969-1971 / Original Retail: $??.??
Estimated Production: 95,000 - (150,000)

Similar to Model 330, except:

[Picture]: Model 335 with #268 flashgun [JPEG, 54k]


<R> Model 340 ("Automatic 340"):
Produced: 1969-1971 / Original Retail: $99.95
Estimated Production: 430,000 - (600,000)

Similar to Model 230, except:

[Picture]: Model 340 [JPEG, 29k]


<R> Model 350 ("Automatic 350"):
Produced: 1969-1971 / Original Retail: $149.95
Estimated Production: 380,000 - (500,000)

Similar to Model 250, except:


<R> Model 355 ("Automatic 355"): International Markets
Produced: 1975?-???? / International Markets
Estimated Production: No Data

Similar to Model 240, except:


<R> Model 360 ("Automatic 360"):
Produced: 1969-1971 / Original Retail: $199.95
Estimated Production: 250,000 - (500,000)

Similar to Model 350, except:

[Picture]: Model 360 with electronic flash and charger [JPEG, 60k]


<R> Countdown M60: Special Markets
Produced: 1970-197? / Original Retail: $59.95
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 150,000)

Similar to Model 210, except:

[Picture]: Countdown M60 [JPEG, 32k]


<R> Countdown M80: Special Markets
Produced: 1970-1970 / Original Retail: $??.??
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 20,000)

Similar to Model 320, except:

[Picture]: Countdown M80 [JPEG, 38k]


"400-series" folding cameras:

NOTE: These cameras replaced the earlier "300-series" camera models. They are generally similar to the "300-series" models except for a new flash system using a new flashgun (#490) which couples to the focusing mechanism of the camera. This new flashgun uses Hi-Power flashcubes, whereas the old #268 flash for the earlier cameras used M3 flashbulbs instead. These two flashguns are not interchangable with each other.



<R> Model 420 ("Automatic 420"):
Produced: 1971-1977 / Original Retail: $59.95
Estimated Production: 1,000,000 - (1,300,000)

Otherwise similar to Model 320.


<R> Model 430 ("Automatic 430"):
Produced: 1971-1977 / Original Retail: $79.95
Estimated Production: 240,000 - (400,000)

Otherwise similar to Model 330.


<R> Model 440 ("Automatic 440"):
Produced: 1971-1976 / Original Retail: $99.95
Estimated Production: 340,000 - (500,000)

Otherwise similar to Model 340.

[Picture]: Model 440 (shown with #490 Focused Flash) [JPEG, 31k]


<R> Model 450 ("Automatic 450"):
Produced: 1971-1974 / Original Retail: $164.95
Estimated Production: 200,000 - (300,000)

Otherwise similar to Model 350.

NOTE: I believe this camera was at first only sold bundled with the #490 flash (which had to be purchased separately for the other 400-series models), which would help explain the large 'jump' in original retail price over the Model 440.

[Picture]: Model 450[JPEG, 57k]


<R> Model 455 ("Automatic 455"): International Markets
Produced: 1975-1976 / International Markets
Estimated Production: No Data

Otherwise similar to Model 355.


<R> Countdown 70: Special Markets
Produced: 1971-1973 / Original Retail: $74.95
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 16,000)

Similar to Model 420, except:

[Picture]: Countdown 70[JPEG, 27k]


<R> Countdown 90: Special Markets
Produced: 1971-1973 / Original Retail: $92.95
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 45,000)

Similar to Model 420, except:

[Picture]: Countdown 90[JPEG, 30k]

"Advanced" model folding cameras:


<R> Model 180:
Produced: 1965-1969 / Original Retail: $189.95
Estimated Production: 51,000 - (80,000)

Similar to Model 250, except:


<R> Model 195:
Produced: 1974-1976 / Original Retail: $199.95
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 10,000)

Similar to Model 180, except:

NOTE 1: An 'SE' (Special Edition) version was also produced.
NOTE 2: I have seen a few instances where owners of this camera appear to have swapped the factory Polaroid-made finder with the Zeiss-made finder assembly taken from a Model 250 (or 350, 360, or 450). This is a simple modification, as the finders are easily interchangable. As far as I know, no Model 195 cameras came with the Zeiss finder from the factory. [Picture]: Model 195 [JPEG, 36k]

International (Non-US) Models:


<R> Model 185:
Produced: 19??-19?? / Not Marketed

Details about this camera are far between and are as elusive as the camera itself. It is apparently similar to the 180, except:

NOTE 1: Not to be confused with the current Model 185 (2000 Version) pack camera sold by Polaroid Japan.
NOTE 2: While this camera does not have automatic exposure, there is still a Lighten/Darken control. Presumably this was provided to make exposure compensation more convenient.
COLLECTOR NOTES: This model was apparently never officially offered for sale by Polaroid. Reportedly, these very special cameras were designed and produced to be given as gifts to friends and business associates of Dr. Land. Very few were made-- reports vary, but the production run has been estimated as being anywhere between 50 and 200. [McKeown's Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras suggests that only about 30 were made, but perhaps that was an underestimate.]
Due to the unusual nature of this camera, this is obviously not going to be an easy find. I have received a report of a sighting of this camera at a camera show in Europe, and have seen one surface at an online auction. [No, I didn't have the winning bid. --MK] In any case, this camera would certainly qualify as the only truly rare Polaroid camera.


<R> Model 185 (2000 Version): International Markets
Produced: 2000-Present / International Markets

This is an all-new limited-edition camera being sold by Polaroid Japan, and has little in common with the other camera with this model number. Interestingly, this camera is essentially a re-badged NPC 195 (See the Links page for more information) and is made by NPC for Polaroid Japan.

NOTES: This is intended as a limited-edition camera. Only 2000 of them have been/will be produced for sale by Polaroid Japan. According to the site (as translated to English through Babelfish), it may only be purchased via special order through Polaroid dealers in Japan, and retails for 158,000 Yen. (about US $1350 as of Jan. 2001) However, the purchase price also includes 10 packs of limited-edition Polaroid sepia-tone film at no additional charge.
In any case, it's very interesting that Polaroid has evidently determined that there's still a market for a professional-level pack camera, even though they're only offering it in Japan and as a limited-edition model. [Of course, the 'regular' NPC 195 is available worldwide from NPC and its dealers.]

[Picture]: Model 185 (2000 Version) (Photo Credit: Masato Negishi) [JPEG, 34k]


<R> Model 190: International Markets
Produced: 1974-1977 / International Markets
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 8,000)

Similar to Model 195, except:


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Folding Pack Cameras ("new" style):

ALL Folding Pack Cameras ("new" style) have the following features in common:


<R> <S> The Reporter:
Produced: 1977-19?? / Original Retail: $57.00

NOTE: An 'SE' (Special Edition) version was also produced.

[Picture]: Reporter SE [JPEG, 25k]


<R> <S> EE100:
Produced: 1977-19?? / Original Retail: $69.95

Similar to The Reporter, except:


<R> <S> EE100 Special:
Produced: 19??-19?? / Original Retail: $??.??

Similar to The Reporter.

[Picture]: EE100 Special [JPEG, 23k]


<R> <S> ProPack:
Produced: 199?-2003 / Original Retail: $??.??

Similar to The Reporter, except:

NOTE: Some ProPack cameras have a special exposure compensation switch for use in conjunction with Polaroid's optional halftone screen kit. This switch thus eliminates the need to use the meter 'masks' included in the kit. It appears that when Polaroid added this switch to the front panel of the camera, they eliminated the Flashcube diffuser. [This isn't much of a loss, since that little plastic diffuser 'flag' was almost useless anyway in my opinion.] By the way, the halftone kit should work with all Polaroid pack cameras, even though it was specifically marketed for use with the ProPack.

[Picture]: ProPack (shown with ProFlash) [JPEG, 40k]


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Non-folding Pack Cameras (plastic):

ALL Non-folding Pack Cameras (plastic) have the following features in common:

NOTES: Due to the great number of different models in this category, descriptions will be kept as short as possible. International (non- USA) models will be listed in a separate section after the USA models; this should help eliminate confusion between similarly named models with different features between these two market groups. Models are listed in alphabetical order in each group.


USA models:



<R> Model 3000 ("Big Swinger"):
Produced: 1968-1970 / Original Retail: $24.95

NOTES: Basically a Swinger except for film size. This was the first of the rigid plastic packfilm cameras produced.

[Picture]: A Big Swinger. Note the family resemblance...[JPEG, 28k]


<R> Big Shot ("Big Shot Portrait Land Camera"):
Produced: 1971-1973 / Original Retail: $19.95

NOTE 1: Designed for portraits only.
NOTE 2: Anyone using this camera will quickly find that it requires the photographer to make quick back-and-forth walking movements and head motions to find the correct fixed distance from the subject. The strange 'dance' resulting from these movements has sometimes been referred to as the "Big Shot Shuffle".
NOTE 3: This camera has a small flexible rubber T-handle mounted to its back, instead of the big plastic "flop-around" T-handle found on most of the other rigid plastic pack cameras. Evidently, age has not been kind to the Big Shot's rubber handle, as nowadays the vast majority of Big Shots are found with cracked or missing T-handles. The rubber T-handle was also used on some of the "last-gasp" plastic pack camera models, such as the Minute Maker, but most of those seem to have survived intact-- so far, at least. [Yes, your camera will still function just fine with a broken T-handle.]
NOTE 4: Image quality is somewhat better than you might expect from a simple single-element plastic lens. Not only is this due to the small aperture used in this camera, but also because the long focal length and fixed close-focus means that only a small portion of the lens's image circle actually gets used to expose the film (simple lenses tend to be far sharper at the center of their image circle).
NOTE 5: This camera was a particular favorite of artist Andy Warhol, and he apparently painted many of his portraits based on pictures he took of the subjects with a Big Shot camera. According to at least one report, Warhol liked this camera so much that he bought out Polaroid's remaining stock of Big Shot cameras when he learned that Polaroid was discontinuing it. I have no idea if this story is correct or not (my guess is that it's an exaggeration of a partial truth), but it's kind of amusing anyway. :-)   [Perhaps he felt the Big Shot's 15 minutes weren't up yet..?]
COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Unusual limited-use design, but was still quite popular. These used to be surprisingly common, but now they seem to have developed a bit more demand from people wanting them for portrait work. They're still not uncommon, though.

[Picture]: Big Shot (shown with original box) [JPEG, 38k]


<R> <S> Clincher 2: Special Markets
Produced: 19??-19?? / Original Retail: $??.??

Similar to Super Shooter. ??


<R> Colorpack II:
Produced: 1969-1972 / Original Retail: $29.95

NOTE 1: Early production models have a glass lens rather than plastic; observation indicates that the glass lenses are coated, whereas the plastic ones are uncoated. Apart from the presense of the blue-green coating, the front element of the glass lenses appears to be slightly smaller in diameter than that of the plastic ones. Those interested in buying one of these cameras for actual use should give preference to a glass-lensed model; fortunately, they appear to be very common, and account for a high percentage of these cameras.
NOTE 2: The rotation of the flashcube (on this and many other related Polaroid cameras) is powered by a simple spring-wound mechanism. Since the mechanism is designed to only operate for a single complete rotation of the cube (4 shots), it also can serve as a reminder to change the flashcube once its flashes are used up.
COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Very common. This was a very popular camera at the time, no doubt in no small part due to it being the first color-capable Polaroid camera to retail under $30. This was also the first color-capable rigid plastic Polaroid pack camera, and provided the archetype for most of the other cameras in this category.


<R> Colorpack III:
Produced: 1970-1971 / Original Retail: $44.95

Similar to Colorpack II, except:

NOTES: Like the Colorpack II, earlier models appear to have glass lenses. The percentage of glass-lensed versions would seem to be smaller than with the Colorpack II, however. Reports indicate that this camera was also sold outside North America, but that version lacks the focusing aid feature.

[Picture]: Colorpack III [JPEG, 40k]
[Picture]: Colorpack III (detail view illustrating the Distance Finder focusing aid) [JPEG, 38k]

>> BONUS: More about Bell & Howell "Focus-Matic":

"Focus-Matic" was a focusing aid feature found on many B&H cameras from the 1970's and thereabouts, and was especially common on their line of Super-8 movie cameras. Most of the time, this focus aid consisted of a ball-bearing that would roll in a curved clear plastic track on the side of the camera rather than the pendulum used in the Polaroid Colorpack III, but was otherwise similar in concept. However, I recently uncovered a B&H movie camera that appears to have the exact same pendulum pointer mechanism as used in the Colorpack III, which suggests the possibility that either Polaroid or B&H licensed the idea from the other.
[Picture]: B&H Super-8 movie camera with Colorpack III-style focus aid [JPEG, 39k]

As a potentially interesting side-note, here's a B&H movie camera that takes the "Focus-Matic" gravity-driven focus aid concept to its logical conclusion. In this refinement, the process is almost entirely automatic! Simply (a) push down on a spring-loaded lever, (b) line up the bottom of the subject with a fixed horizontal line in the viewfinder, and (c) let go of the lever. This doesn't sound much different than the Colorpack III focusing aid, but wait! In this instance, the whole thing is coupled to the lens's focus mechanism. Pressing down the lever not only unlocks the pendulum pointer, but it also sets the lens focus to its minimum setting. Releasing the lever locks the pointer and instantly sets the lens focus according to the pointer's position! Pretty neat, eh? [The mechanism is sort of like the 'trapped needle' autoexposure mechanism found in many cameras.] No batteries are required for this semi-automatic focusing system to work, either! The basic principle is quite simple, yet the result is something even more sophisticated than the improved pendulum focus aid found on the Square Shooter or Super Colorpack. The camera even has a manual focus override dial so you can focus the camera manually without having to resort to goofy games (i.e. deliberately tilting the camera until the pendulum points at the distance you want). By the way, before anyone asks, there was also at least one B&H 126-cartridge camera that had the same kind of semi-automatic focus aid (though at least the model I've seen lacked the manual focus adjustment feature).
[Picture]: B&H Super-8 movie camera with a nearly-automatic focus aid [JPEG, 55k]



<R> Colorpack IV: Special Markets
Produced: 1969-1971 / Original Retail: $39.95

Similar to Colorpack II, except:

NOTE: Like the above two cameras, some examples have glass lenses.

[Picture]: Colorpack IV [JPEG, 24k]


<R> Colorpack V (CP5): Special Markets
Produced: 1973-1975 / Original Retail: $??.??

Similar to Colorpack II, except:

NOTE: Actual name of camera may be "CP5" rather than "Colorpack V"


<R> Colorpack M6:
Produced: 1970-1971 / Original Retail: $??.??

Similar to Colorpack IV.


<S> Electric Zip:
Produced: 1975-1978 / Original Retail: $21.95

Similar to Colorpack II, except:

COLLECTOR'S NOTE: A version of this camera exists with a completely transparent plastic housing. These (non-functional) cameras were apparently issued to some dealers for display and demonstration purposes.

[Picture]: Electric Zip (blue)[JPEG, 26k]
[Picture]: A white Electric Zip shown with its original box [JPEG, 15k]


<R> Memory Maker: Special Markets
Produced: 19??-19?? / Original Retail: $??.??

Similar to Minute Maker ??


<R> <S> Minute Maker:
Produced: 1977-19?? / Original Retail: $24.95

Similar to Colorpack V, except:

NOTE: A 'BC' (specially marked and packaged for K-Mart stores) version was also produced.


<R> <S> Minute Maker Plus:
Produced: 1977-1978 / Original Retail: $31.95

Similar to Colorpack V, except:

NOTE: At least one reference indicates that this model also has a built-in mechanical development timer, but the one example I have lacks this feature.
NOTE2: An 'SE' (Special Edition) version was also produced.

[Picture]: Minute Maker Plus [JPEG, 21k]


<S> Square Shooter:
Produced: 1971-1972 / Original Retail: $34.95

Similar to Colorpack II, except:

NOTE: later production models have development rollers instead of "spreader bars."

[Picture]: Square Shooter [JPEG, 25k]


<S> Square Shooter 2
Produced: 1972-1975 / Original Retail: $24.95

Similar to Colorpack II, except:

COLLECTOR'S NOTE: Very common.

[Picture]: Square Shooter 2 [JPEG, 24k]


<S> Square Shooter 4: Special Markets
Produced: 1972-1975 / Original Retail: $??.??

Similar to Square Shooter 2, except:

[Picture]: Square Shooter 4 [JPEG, 27k]


<R> Super Colorpack:
Produced: 1971-1972 / Original Retail: $44.95

Similar to Colorpack II, except:

[Picture]: Super Colorpack [JPEG, 25k]


<R> Super Colorpack IV: Special Markets
Produced: 1971-1972 / Original Retail: $42.95


<R> <S> Super Shooter:
Produced: 1975-1977 / Original Retail: $25.00

Similar to Colorpack V, except:

NOTE: An 'SE' (Special Edition) version was also produced.


<R> <S> Super Shooter Plus:
Produced: 1975-1977 / Original Retail: $34.95

Similar to Super Shooter, except:


<R> <S> The Clincher: Special Markets
Produced: 1975-19?? / Original Retail: $??.??

Similar to Super Shooter.


<R> The Colorpack:
Produced: 1973-1975 / Original Retail: $39.95

Similar to Colorpack V.


<S> Zip:
Produced: 1974-1977 / Original Retail: $13.95

Similar to Model 3000 ("Big Swinger") except:

NOTE: I believe this camera qualifies as having the lowest suggested retail price (not allowing for inflation) of any Polaroid instant camera ever offered...


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International models: (not sold in USA)



<S> Colorpack 80: International Markets
Produced: 1971-1976 / International Markets

Similar to Colorpack II (USA model), except:

[Picture]: Colorpack 80. Notice that the focus scale is in meters only. [JPEG, 49k]
[Picture]: This Colorpack 80 has a brief camera reference guide printed in Dutch on the Cold-Clip on the back of the camera.[JPEG, 48k]


<S> Colorpack 82: International Markets
Produced: 1971-1975 / International Markets

Similar to Colorpack 80, except:

[Picture]: Colorpack 82 [JPEG, 30k]


<S> Colorpack 85: International Markets
Produced: 1971-1975 / International Markets

Similar to Colorpack 82.


<S> Colorpack 88: International Markets
Produced: 1971-1975 / International Markets

Similar to Colorpack 80, except:

[Picture]: Colorpack 88 [JPEG, 26k]


<R> Colorpack 100: International Markets
Produced: 1975-1976 / International Markets


<R> <S> Colorpack 200: International Markets
Produced: 1977-1978 / International Markets

Similar to Minute Maker Plus (USA model), except:


<S> Colour Swinger: International Markets
Produced: 1975-1978 / International Markets

Similar to Square Shooter 2 (USA model), except:


<S> Colour Swinger II: International Markets
Produced: 1975-19?? / International Markets

Similar to Colour Swinger, except:


<S> EE22: International Markets
Produced: 1976-1977 / International Markets

Similar to Zip (USA model), except:


<S> EE33: International Markets
Produced: 1976-1977 / International Markets

Similar to Square Shooter 2 (USA model), except:

[Picture]: EE33 shown with its original multi-lingual box [JPEG, 50k]


<S> EE38: International Markets
Produced: 1977-1978 / International Markets

Similar to EE33, except


<S> EE44: International Markets
Produced: 1976-1977 / International Markets

Similar to Electric Zip (USA model), except:

[Picture]: EE44 [JPEG, 29k]
[Picture]: A look at the tripod socket of the EE44 and the back of the EE66's 'Cold Clip' with a quick camera operation reference shown in symbol pictures.[JPEG, 30k]


<R> <S> EE55: International Markets
Produced: 1976-1977 / International Markets

Similar to Super Shooter (USA model), except:


<R> <S> EE58: International Markets
Produced: 1977-1978 / International Markets

Similar to Minute Maker (USA model), except:


<R> <S> EE60: International Markets
Produced: 1976-1977 / International Markets

Similar to Super Shooter (USA model), except:


<R> <S> EE66: International Markets
Produced: 1976-1977 / International Markets

Similar to Super Shooter Plus (USA model), except:

[Picture]: EE66 [JPEG, 35k]


<S> EE88: International Markets
Produced: 1976-19?? / International Markets

Similar to Square Shooter 2 (USA model).


<S> Instant 10: International Markets
Produced: 1978-19?? / International Markets

Similar to EE33.

[Picture]: Instant 10 [JPEG, 29k]


<S> Instant 20: International Markets
Produced: 1978-19?? / International Markets

Similar to EE44.

[Picture]: Instant 20 [JPEG, 36k]


<R> <S> Instant 30: International Markets
Produced: 1978-19?? / International Markets

Similar to Colorpack 200

[Picture]: Instant 30 [JPEG, 24k]


<S> Super Colour Swinger: International Markets
Produced: 1975-1977 / International Markets

Similar to Colorpack 80, except:

[Picture]: Super Colour Swinger [JPEG, 37k]


<S> Super Colour Swinger II: International Markets
Produced: 1975-1978 / International Markets

Similar to Super Colour Swinger except:


<R> <S> Super Colour Swinger III: International Markets
Produced: 1976-1978 / International Markets

Similar to EE60


<S> Super Swinger: International Markets
Produced: 197?-197? / International Markets

Similar to Zip (USA model).

Retail price in 1972 in the UK was £7.30.


<S> Swinger EE: International Markets
Produced: 1976-1978 / International Markets

Similar to EE22.


<S> Zip: International Markets
Produced: 1971-1975 / International Markets

Similar to Zip (USA model).

[Picture]: An 'international' Zip. While not visible in this picture, the flash distance scale is in metric only. [JPEG, 32k]


Non-folding Pack Cameras (metal "Professional")


<R> 600: International Markets
Produced: 1978-19?? / International Markets

NOTE: Basically a modified Mamiya Press. Definitely a heavy-duty professional-grade tank of a camera....


<R> 600SE:
Produced: 1978-19?? / Original Retail: $525.00

Similar to 600 except:


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