exposure meter for Polaroid instant camera, Model 95B Speedliner
Date: 1957-1960
Inventory Number: 2004-1-0187d
Classification: Exposure Meter
Subject:
Maker: Polaroid Corporation (1937-present)
Owner: Edwin H. Land (1909 - 1991)
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Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
camera closed: 14.5 x 24.5 x 5.5 cm (5 11/16 x 9 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
case: 12 x 33 x 34 cm (4 3/4 x 13 x 13 3/8 in.)
box: 25.4 × 40.6 × 33.3 cm (10 × 16 × 13 1/8 in.)
Accessories: film packages (5); flash attachment; exposure meter, leather case
DescriptionThis camera, model 95B, is similar to the 95A, except for the exposure system, which is set by standard EV (Exposure Value) numbers rather than "Light Value" numbers. The camera consists of a 130mm f/8.8 three-element lens and a four-speed everset rotary-leaf design shutter. It has an M-sync flash via ASA post, and an X-sync flash via a special bi-pin connector. The viewfinder can be folded inside the camera. It is also equipped with a flip-style switch film release mechanism. Original retail of the camera: $94.50.
This camera is described in the very useful Land List website.
The camera is part of an ensemble stored in a carrying case (badly damaged). Besides the camera there is a Polaroid BC flashgun model #202, which was used with this type of camera.
On top of the flashgun is a Polaroid Diffuser-set Shutter good for 2 numbers lower.
The case also contains an exposure meter, model #620, with selenium cell made by the Metrawatt company. This meter could be used with all rollfilm Polaroid cameras except the J33 and J66. The light calibration was made in EV numbers directly.
Finally, there are five Polapan 200 type 42 Land instant rollfilms in their original packaging. Each makes 8 B&W 3¼ x 4¼ inches pictures. Stamped on the boxes is a date: "Used before Oct 1960".
All of these accessories are described in the very useful Land List website.
This camera is described in the very useful Land List website.
The camera is part of an ensemble stored in a carrying case (badly damaged). Besides the camera there is a Polaroid BC flashgun model #202, which was used with this type of camera.
On top of the flashgun is a Polaroid Diffuser-set Shutter good for 2 numbers lower.
The case also contains an exposure meter, model #620, with selenium cell made by the Metrawatt company. This meter could be used with all rollfilm Polaroid cameras except the J33 and J66. The light calibration was made in EV numbers directly.
Finally, there are five Polapan 200 type 42 Land instant rollfilms in their original packaging. Each makes 8 B&W 3¼ x 4¼ inches pictures. Stamped on the boxes is a date: "Used before Oct 1960".
All of these accessories are described in the very useful Land List website.
In Collection(s)
Signedon front: POLAROID / LAND CAMERA
Curatorial RemarksHoused in a blue board tray with 'a' and 'c'. Tray sits on top of blue board box with 'b' inside. SMS 4/3/2019
ProvenanceThis object belonged to Edwin H. Land and came from the Rowland Institute, Harvard University. Gift of the Edwin H. Land Family.