Polaroid auto 100

[Byuphoto]

I had a mint polaroid Auto 100 given to me. It even has the original flash but no cover. Clean and beautiful. I remember these but have no experience with them. I know I can still get film but does anyone know where to find the instructions, preferably free, and do you have any experience with one? Are they worth the trouble for a useable folding rangefinder. I would like to try some B&W in it. I think they once had a film that made a negative also. Does anyone know if they still do?

 

[Sonnar Brian]

You want type 665 film.
http://shopus.polaroid.com/shop/public/products/details/dsp_product_details.cfm?product=631181

http://shopus.polaroid.com/shop/pub...ults.cfm?category_code_id=626&subcategory=B06

The Polaroid 100 takes a 4.5v battery, (PX-19). You could rewire 3 'AAA' batteries to take its place. Very easy to use, set the ASA on the front dial then use the selector lever for bright sun/indoor.

The steps on the camera are numbered on several Pack Cameras.

 

[Poptart]

The SX-70 is an incredible machine that was the result of multi-million dollar research. You get an slr that folds to the size of a paperback book, big bright focusing with rdfr center spot to 1 ft, no battery needed (it's a fresh one in each film pack!), and self-developing instant photos that--due to the metallic inks--are the closest thing to archival you'll find short of separations & dye-transfer.
I actually wrote this rather than c&p-ing it. Hire me, Polaroid.
The point, apart from the one my head comes to, is that you can find a working model of this little machine in a thrift store or on the eBay for $10 or less--the cost of a pack of the film on sale. Walker Evans used one--in case you need persuading.

 

[DougK]

Here's a couple of links for more information on all things Polaroid...

http://polaroids.theskeltons.org/

http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landhome.htm

I have a Polaroid 101 rangefinder and it's lots of fun to play with, just need to get the flash working.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Jim does not have a model 180! I'm worse than Jim...

 

[MrRanger]

Congratulations Byu! You'll have a lot of fun with the Polaroid! 🙂 As you can see by my avatar, I've got one too!

Mike 😀