old polaroid

[sabenemmons]

i just got a very old polaroid camera, the billows (sp) are in perfect shape, and the camera still has the owners manuel and everything. Looks like it was never used. I think it says something like A 1 on it just looking for some info on if this was a good find
saben

 

[terri]

Does it look at all like this? Could be an old 110A, which can be fabulous cameras to shoot 4x5 sheet film in, with slight moderations. We have one with a Rodenstock lens and get briar sharp images.

http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~razzle/Polaroid/polaroid.html

 

[terri]

What a beauty! I'm such a sucker for these great old Polaroids. :heart:

Here's someone's blog notes on one:

http://anthony.ianniciello.net/blog/archives/000127.html

Sounds like it's usable. Do some research and have fun with it! :thumbup:

 

[Mitica100]

If it's a 195 or a 180 you have just hit jackpot! They have some great lenses on, the Tominon (made in Japan) is a great lens, albeit won't cover 4x5 without stopping down. That is if you want to take the lens from the Poly and set it in a lensboard for a 4x5. Other than that, if it's a 180 you can make a decent amount of money if you try to sell it.