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POLAROID LAND CAMERA

Land Camera models

There are 36 models of Polaroid Land Camera produced from 1963 to 1974. The main differences are the body (metal/plastic), the viewfinder (single/double and folding/fixe), the lenses (glass/plastic with 2, 3 or 4 elements), shutter speeds settings.

About models


They are all as easy to use as one-two-three
1) Focus, 2) Shoot, 3) Reset shutter

They are all with automatic shutter speed except these three models: 180 / 190 / 195 which have manual settings.

All metal bodies have a tripod screw mount and have glass lenses.
Models: 100 / 101 / 180 / 190 / 195 / 240 / 250 / 350 / 355 / 360 / 450 / 455

Important

The original 60’s batteries in automatic models are now obsolete and it can be difficult to purchase them. However you can convert your camera using a AAA battery holder.



Frequently asked question



Comparative



Model Body Lenses Viewfinder Tripod mount Kit Close-up Kit Portrait Battery
100 Metal body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds X 583/543 581/541 4,5V
101 Metal body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds X 583/543 581/541 4,5V
102 Metal body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds X 583/543 581/541 4,5V
103 Plastic body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds 583/543 581/541 3V
104 Plastic body 2 plastic lenses 1 window fixed 3V
125 Plastic body 2 plastic lenses 1 window fixed 3V
135 Plastic body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds 583/543 581/541 3V
180 Metal body 4 glass lenses Zeiss Ikon X 593 591
190 Metal body 4 glass lenses Zeiss Ikon X 1951 1952
195 Metal body 4 glass lenses 2 windows folds X 1951 1952
210 Plastic body 2 plastic lenses 1 window fixed 3V
215 Plastic body 2 plastic lenses 1 window fixed 3V
220 Plastic body 2 plastic lenses 2 windows fixed 4,5V
225 Plastic body 2 plastic lenses 2 windows fixed 4,5V
230 Plastic body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds 583/543 581/541 4,5V
240 Metal body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds X 583/543 581/541 4,5V
250 Metal body 3 glass lenses Zeiss Ikon X 581A/471 583A/473 4,5V
315 Plastic body 2 plastic lens 1 window fixed 3V
320 Plastic body 2 plastic lenses 1 window fixed 3V
330 Plastic body 3 glass lenses 2 windows fixed 3V
335 Plastic body 3 glass lenses 2 windows fixed 3V
340 Plastic body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds 583/543 581/541 4,5V
350 Metal body 3 glass lenses Zeiss Ikon X 583/543 581/541 3V
355 Metal body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds X 583/543 581/541 4,5V
360 Metal body 3 glass lenses Zeiss Ikon X 581A/471 583A/473 3V
420 Plastic body 2 plastic lenses 2 windows fixed 3V
430 Plastic body 3 glass lenses 2 windows fixed 3V
440 Plastic body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds 3V
450 Metal body 3 glass lenses Zeiss Ikon X 581A/471 583A/473 3V
455 Metal body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds X 583/543 581/541 3V
Countdown M60 Plastic body 2 plastic lenses 2 windows folds 3V
Countdown 70 Plastic body 2 plastic lenses 2 windows folds 3V
Countdown M80 Plastic body 3 glass lenses 2 windows fixed 3V
Countdown 90 Plastic body 3 glass lenses 2 windows folds 583/543 581/541 3V
Model Body Lenses Viewfinder Tripod mount Kit Close-up Kit Portrait Battery




Land cameras 100 series

Folding bellows cameras with electronic automatic exposure controls.


Model 100 (1963) : First fully automatic model. 3-element lens, 114mm focal length. Basic apertures f/8.8 and f/42; also f/35, 25, 17.5 and 12.5 for special purposes. Transistorized electronic shutter paired with battery-powered electric eye, which measures automatically exact amount of exposure required and provides continuously variable shutter speeds from 1/1200 second up to 10 seconds in low light. Four film speed settings. Two exposures ranges each for color and black and white. Coupled rangefinder and parallax-corrected projected frame viewfinder folds for compact carrying. Complete accessory capability, including portrait and close-up kits. Uses 100 series type films.

Model 101 / 102  (1964) : Similar to model 100, but with only two film speed settings (3000 and 75) and two lens apertures (f/8.8, f/42). Single exposure range for color and black and white. Flash required for indoor pictures. 

Model 103 / 135 (1965) : Similar to model 101 but Plastic body.

Model 104 / 125 : Similar to model 103 but with 2 element plastic lens. Simplified range finder combined with non-folding view-finder. Limited accessory capability. Least expensive model in 100 serie.

Land cameras 200 series

Same basic features as 100 series except for different settings of film speed. Improved shutter.


Model 250 (1967): Similar to Model 100 except for Zeiss Ikon single-window combined rangefinder/viewfinder like that on Model 180. Uses every accessory available.

Model 240 : Similar to Model 250 except for separate rangefinder/viewfinder windows. 

Model 230 : Similar to model 240 except for Plastic body.

Model 220 : Similar to model 230 for two 2 element plastic lens and non-folding rangefinder/viewfinder. 

Model 210 : Similar to model 104 Lowest priced and lightest (37 1/2 ounces) pack camera. 

Model 225 : Special markets version of model 220.

Model 215 : Special markets version of model 210.  

Countdown M60 : Special markets version of model 210. With addition of built-in development timer.

Land cameras 300 series

Same basic features as 200 series plus built-in development timer.

February 1969 - 1971

Model 360 : First model to have electronic flash unit with automatic flash exposure control coupled to camera's rangefinder. Effective flash range, 3 1/2-8ft for both color and black and white. Rest of camera similar to model 250 except : electronic development timer that starts automatically when film tab is pulled out of camera, improved shutter has greatly extended time exposure range, smallest lens aperture is f/60 instead of f/42 as in rest of 300 series. 

Model 350 : Similar to model 250 except for automatic electronic development timer (same as on model 360) and improved shutter. 

Model 340  : Similar to model 230 except for built-in mechanism development timer.

Model 330 : Same body and lens tas model 340, but has only two film speed settings, two lens aperture (f/8.8 and f/42), single exposure range for color and black and white, and non-folding rangefinder/viewfinder.

Model 320: Similar to model 330 but has 2-element plastic lens instead of glass triplet lens; no built-in development timer.

Countdown M80 : Special markets version of model 330.

Model 355 : For international markets. Similar to model 340 except for Metal body and tripod mount.

Land cameras 400 series

Similar to 300 series except for new type of flash exposure system utilizing only G.E. Hi power flashcubes or equivalent.

March 1971 - 1974


Model 450 : Similar to model 350 except for flash system. Plugging in flash unit automatically sets shutter to single constant speed. Focused flash unit is coupled to rangefinder system. As camerea is focused, verticaly moving louvers in front of flashcube automatically open or close to provide correct exposure. Flash range 3 1/2-10 ft.

Model 440 : Similar to model 340 except for flash system.

Model 430 : Similar to model 330 except for flash system.

Model 420 : Similar to model 320 except for flash system.

Countdown 90 : Special markets version of model 430. Automatic electronic development timer.

Countdown 70 : Special markets version of model 420. Built-in mechanical development timer.

Model 455 : For international markets. Similar to model 440 except has Metal body and tripod mount.

Land camera  models 180-195

Camera for advanced amateur and professional photography with manual controls.


Model 180 Land camera
Novembre 1965 - 1970
4 element Tominon lens, 114mm focal lenght, f/4.5-f/90.
Seiko shutter, speeds from 1-1/500 second.
Single window Zeiss Ikon rangefinder / viewfinder. Can be used with Polaroid model 281 flash gun or electronic flash. Automatic self-timer. Camera manufactured in Japan.

Model 185  Land camera
Very rare. Production of aproximatively to 50 units. Similar to 180 but with particularity to have a Mamya lens and a needle light meter integrated into the viewfinder.

Model 195  Land camera
February 1974 - 1976
U.S. made body, Japanese lens and shutter. Assembly in U.S.A. Similar to model 180 except has : 4-element Tominon Lens 114mm f/3.8 - f/64, viewfinder/rangefinder made by Polaroid has separate windows, built in mechanical development timer.

Model 190  Land camera
April 1974 - 1977
U.S. made body, Japanese lens and shutter assembled in Japan for international markets Similar to model 195 except Zeiss Ikon single window combined rangefinder / viewfinder and automatic electronic development timer.





The first thirty years 1948-1978 (pdf)

"A Chronology of Polaroid photographic products", where you will also find models of earlier cameras that used roll film, as well as more recent models.





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