instant camera, Wizard XF 1000
Date: 1970-1975
Inventory Number: 2004-1-0069
Classification: Camera
Subject:
Maker: Berkey Photo Inc. (Keystone Division) (1932 - 1989)
Owner: Edwin H. Land (1909 - 1991)
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Dimensions:
9 × 12.5 × 16.7 cm (3 9/16 × 4 15/16 × 6 9/16 in.)
Description:
This is a non-folding plastic instant camera not unlike the Polaroid Pronto! as regards its basic specifications. According to the Land List, it was designed to compete with it.
It has an electric eye, a focus ring for the lens, a flashbar socket on top and a tripod socket underneath. There is a nylon neck bank. Instructions on how to use the camera are also found underneath.
This information and much more is found on the very useful Land List website.
It has an electric eye, a focus ring for the lens, a flashbar socket on top and a tripod socket underneath. There is a nylon neck bank. Instructions on how to use the camera are also found underneath.
This information and much more is found on the very useful Land List website.
Signedon side: MADE IN U.S.A BY Berkey
Inscribedon front: Keystone
ProvenanceThis object belonged to Edwin H. Land and came from the Rowland Institute, Harvard University. Gift of the Edwin H. Land Family.