PROPOLOGY
POLAROID Big Shot (circa 1971-1973)
The POLAROID Big Shot, is deigned specifically for portraiture photography. It was compatible with a wide range of "Type 100" POLAROID, and FUJI brand, instant film packs which are now obsolete (and are longer being manufactured).
Film Packaging Reference:
(POLAROID and FUJIFILM no longer manufacture type 100 instant print film.)
POLAROID "Print Coater"
Many of these film types required the application of a special coating shortly after development to prevent the image from fading over time. this was accomplished with the POLAROID "Print Coater" included with the film pack. It contained a small, capped, plastic tube, that contained a disposable squeegee, soaked in a fixing solution.
"MAGICUBE" - Compatible Flash Bulb
(No longer in production.)
Four flashes per unit. Fired by a novel mechanical method (no batteries required).
Usually purchased in packs of three.
Usually purchased in packs of three.
Photo Examples:
These shots have been taken with various POLAROID cameras, with both POLAROID and FUJIFILM type100 film. All of these would be compatible with the POLAROID Big Shot.
(Click on any image to enlarge.)
(Click on any image to enlarge.)