Polariod instant camera, Zip
Date: 1974-1977
Inventory Number: 2004-1-0087a
Classification: Camera
Subject:
Maker: Polaroid Corporation (1937-present)
Owner: Edwin H. Land (1909 - 1991)
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Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
15.5 × 15.3 × 14 cm (6 1/8 × 6 × 5 1/2 in.)
blue board box: 20.8 × 40 × 22.2 cm (8 3/16 × 15 3/4 × 8 3/4 in.)
Accessories: box (b); instruction manual (in object file)
Description:
Non-folding packfilm camera, named Zip, made of a rigid plastic body. This model is similar to Model 3000, "Big Swinger", except that it has a smaller body and only uses "square" format film packs (though it could also employ Type 87 film). It has a meniscus single-element plastic, fixed-focus lens. It is equipped with a single-speed mechanical shutter and a built-in flashgun for AG-1 bulbs. The exposure system is similar to that of the Model 20 ("Swinger") and was made for 3000 ASA B&W film only. It has metal spreader bars instead of rollers for the film development and a plastic wrist strap.
Original retail price: $13.95. It is in its original packaging, with instruction manual. Instruction are also printed on the back of the camera.
This information and much more is found on the very useful Land List website.
Original retail price: $13.95. It is in its original packaging, with instruction manual. Instruction are also printed on the back of the camera.
This information and much more is found on the very useful Land List website.
In Collection(s)
Signedon front: POLAROID LAND CAMERA
Curatorial RemarksInstruction manual and other papers are in object file and have been scanned. EMC 4/2/19
ProvenanceThis object belonged to Edwin H. Land and came from the Rowland Institute, Harvard University. Gift of the Edwin H. Land Family.