Polaroid Electric Eye 900 Land Camera

Name/Title

Polaroid Electric Eye 900 Land Camera

Entry/Object ID

28

Tags

Workhorse, Iconic

Description

The Polaroid Electric Eye 900 represents a major technological peak for the original roll film era. Introduced in 1960, it was the most advanced camera in the large-format line, featuring a fully automatic exposure system powered by a selenium photocell. Unlike earlier models where you had to manually set exposure values, the "Electric Eye" on the 900 automatically adjusted the aperture and shutter speed based on the lighting conditions. This was a high-end professional-tier camera, often characterized by its rugged build, high-quality lens, and a single-window viewfinder/rangefinder for easier focusing.

Category

Camera, Folding, Polaroid Type 40
Media Type

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Polaroid

Date made

1960 - 1963

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Model

Other Name

Electric Eye 900 (Land Camera)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Serial

Other Number

E561306