Polaroid Land Camera Model 800

Name/Title

Polaroid Land Camera Model 800

Entry/Object ID

5

Tags

Standard

Description

Manufactured in the USA, the Model 800 is a classic roll-film instant camera. It was part of Polaroid's effort to move toward more user-friendly consumer models while maintaining the high-quality metal construction of their professional lines. It features a permanent-lubrication design, which Polaroid marketed as "lifetime" bearings. This specific kit includes the specialized Wink-Light flash system.

Category

Camera, Folding, Polaroid Type 40
Media Type

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Polaroid

Date made

1957 - 1962

Place

* Untyped Place

Massachusetts, US

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Model

Other Name

The 800 (Land Camera)

Name Type

Nickname

Other Name

The Wink-Light Polaroid

Other Numbers

Number Type

Serial

Other Number

A 142804

Accessories

Accessory

Polaroid Flash And Flash Bracket, Polaroid Wink-Light flash, strap