This vintage Polaroid camera is a bit of an enigma. Coming from a former Polaroid employee, we can confirm that it would have been painted by Polaroid decades ago, but certainly is not a model that came to market. Polaroid did experiment with different painting configurations of their cameras, but…
This vintage Polaroid camera is a bit of an enigma. Coming from a former Polaroid employee, we can confirm that it would have been painted by Polaroid decades ago, but certainly is not a model that came to market. Polaroid did experiment with different painting configurations of their cameras, but commercial models typically only have a painted apron. The gold paint does look similar to the 50th anniversary edition cameras, but the glossy red is an unfamiliar medium. It's very Iron Man, don't you agree?
This camera is part of the collection from a former Polaroid employee. Carefully stored for decades in Boston, these cameras and other paraphernalia eventually made their way to Retrospekt. We are slowly releasing bits and pieces from this incredible collection, much of which is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own with pieces we've never seen before.
This is a genuine piece of vintage retro tech - refurbished and restored by Retrospekt. We have left the cosmetic components of this camera alone, and have only made the repairs necessary to have a properly functioning camera.
Specs
Brand
Polaroid
Color
Red and gold
Film
Polaroid 600 instant film (sold separately) [shop]
Film Size
Image 3.1 x 3.1 in Image with border 4.2 x 3.5 in
Lens
110mm f/10
Focus
Fixed, 4' - Infinity
Viewfinder
Direct
Exposure Control
Automatic, with manual +/- 1EV lighten/darken slider
Shutter Release
Electronic, automatic shutter speeds of 1/3 to 1/200th second
Flash
Built in, with manual override
Battery
Built into film cartridge
Features
Yes
No
Built-in flash
X
Close-up lens
X
Strap
X
Freshly repackaged
X
Their perfect blend of form and function may be ageless, but to make sure everything works like new, the team at Retrospekt carefully refurbishes every 600 camera by hand from the inside out. Each camera is cleaned, serviced and tested to ensure their functionality for another lifetime of use.
Authentic Vintage, Guaranteed to Work
This camera has experienced decades of life before finding its way to Retrospekt. As such, it will show some signs of past use and may vary ever so slightly from what is pictured. However, we are extremely picky about the condition of the cameras we restore and the parts we select for the repair process. The end result is an excellent vintage restoration that is guaranteed to work properly. Should any questions arise, we have a team of friendly people ready to help you.
Exposure Control: Automatic, with manual +/- 1EV lighten/darken slider
Shutter: Electronic, automatic shutter speeds of 1/3 to 1/200th second
Flash: Built-in, with manual override
Power: Battery is built into film cartridge
As an authentic vintage camera, each unit is unique and may exhibit light cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Production variations over the years mean labels next to the flash and above the film shield may differ, along with certain minor design details not reflected in the photos.
Good to know:
90-Day Warranty
Easy Returns
Sustainably Refurbished
Ships from Milwaukee, WI
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