Circa 1957-1960
One of the earliest POLAROID cameras produced. It used first generation POLAROID film that came in rolls.
Dimensions, open.
Closed for carrying or stowage.
Closed dimensions.
Comes with a variety of accessories and matching POLAROID carrying case.
Shown with accessory " POLAROID Wink-Light" (selectable between ambient light, or flash bulb operation), and "POLAROID Photoelectric Shutter #440" (providing automatic exposure control).
POLAROID #440 Photoelectronic Shutter detail.
Dimensions.
POLAROID Wink-Light detail.
Dimensions.
Accessory orange filter #546 (adds contrast in black and white images).
Accessory 4-S Light Reducer (to reduce maximum exposure when using 3000 ASA/ISO film in sunlight).
Complete documentation is available (includes user manual).
Matched leather carrying case.
Dimensions.
Film Packaging and Photograph Reference
The POLAROID 150 was compatible with two kind of POLAROID film, which, at the time of writing, are no longer being manufactured.
Type 42 roll film
Type 47 roll film.
Shot with type 42.
Note that the carrier that dispenses the developer
(normally discarded after use) is still attached.
This image is probably faded due to the requisite "Film Coater"
not being applied after developing (see below).
(normally discarded after use) is still attached.
This image is probably faded due to the requisite "Film Coater"
not being applied after developing (see below).
Shot with Type 47.
The convoluted left and right edges incorporated perforations that made possible
the separation of each image from the film roll.
the separation of each image from the film roll.
Film Coater
Both film types required the application of a "Film Coater" to each print shortly after development. This actually "fixed" the image, to prevent it from fading over time. Examples were packaged either in glass or plastic tubes containing a disposable squeegee loaded with fixer chemistry. Normally, this was included with each pack of film.
(click on image to enlarge)
(click on image to enlarge)
