Polaroid Land Camera Model 800

Object/Artifact

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The TRP Camera Obscura Collection

Name/Title

Polaroid Land Camera Model 800

Entry/Object ID

6

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

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Model

Other Name

The 800 (Land Camera)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Serial

Other Number

A 142804

Accessories

Accessory

Polaroid Wink Light Attachable Flash Value $40