Rollfilm Accessories
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- For use with all rollfilm camera models
- Mechanical; times up to 120 seconds
Notes: Of all the development timers for any type of Polaroid camera, these are by far the best looking. They are the precursor to the packfilm version which was typically housed in a plastic casing with different accent colors.
- For use with Models 95, 95A, 95B, 100 (rollfilm), and 700
- Uses #5/Press 25 bayonet-base flashbulbs
- Large reflector and brown crinkle finish
- Built-in flashguard
- Appears to have been made by Kalart for Polaroid
Collector's Note: This is the original flashgun introduced with the Model 95 in 1948. It appears to be less common than the cosmetically similar #201.
- For use with Models 95, 95A, 95B, 100 (rollfilm), and 700
- Similar in external appearance to #200, but is of B-C (battery-capacitor) design and has a built-in test lamp.
- Appears to have been made by Kalart for Polaroid
- For use with Models 95, 95A, 95B, 100 (rollfilm), and 700
- Smaller and more "streamlined" in style than the #200/#201
- Built-in flashguard re-designed from earlier guns; more convenient
- Uses #5/Press 25 bayonet-base flashbulbs
- For use with all cameras using 40-series rollfilm except the J66
- This appears to be a well-designed conventional copy-stand outfit complete with light source (two fluorescent lamps), built-in timer for exposure and development, and area/distance markings calibrated to Polaroid cameras and the close-up lenses supplied with the outfit. This is entirely different from (and was far more expensive than) the later Print Copier accessories that were offered. could be exchanged for Pathfinder close-up lenses from Polaroid on request.
#221
flashgun, w/cord and ASA two-post plug
- For use with Model 110
- Similar to #201, but sync cord has connector for the Model 110's shutter instead.
#222
Flashgun, small, w/cord and ASA two-post plug
- For use with Model 110
- Similar to #202, but sync cord has connector for the Model 110's shutter instead.
- For use with Models 80, 80A, and 80B
- Similar to #240 Print Copier (below), but designed for the 80-series cameras instead.
Collector's Note: Much less common than the #240
#240
Flashgun, small, w/cord and ASA bayonet plug
- For use with Models 95, 95A, 95B, 100 (rollfilm), and 700
- Similar to #202, but different in color.
- For use with Models 95, 95A, 95B, 100 (rollfilm), 150, 160, 700, 800, 850 and 900
- This is a fairly clever but somewhat complicated accessory for making copies of Polaroid prints. When unfolded, it somewhat resembles a slide projector. Prints are loaded into a holder in the back of the device. The camera is positioned on a rail at the front of the Copier-- the lens of the camera mates with a close-up lens built into the Copier. Two small 120-volt bayonet-base light bulbs in the Copier serve as a fixed source of illumination for the print to be copied. The camera's exposure is set for this constant exposure source (via a chart supplied with the copier), and the picture is taken and developed in the usual way. The Copier is supplied with a cable release (for the camera) and has a built-in electric exposure/development timer (which is powered whenever the light bulbs are switched on), and (starting in 1959) comes with a set of neutral-density filters for the light bulbs for use when 3000-speed film is used in the camera.
- For use with Models 80, 80A, 80B, 110A, 110B, 120, 150, 160, 800, 850, and 900
- Back in the late 50's, when it came to camera flash, photographers had the choice between inconvenient use-once flashbulbs and expensive (and often very bulky) electronic flashguns. The high speed of the just-then introduced 3000 ASA Polaroid films allowed for another solution which combined some of the good points of both. The design of the Wink-Light is quite simple-- a 45 volt battery (similar to a radio 'B' battery of the same era) charges a capacitor. When the shutter is tripped, the capacitor is discharged through a 12 volt automotive turn-signal-style lamp (this is the same sort of circuit used in a typical B-C flashgun using conventional flashbulbs). The result is a brief but bright flash from the bulb. Even though a lamp rated at only 12 volts is used, the brief duration of the flashes means that the bulb should last at least as long as the battery (batteries were each supplied with a spare bulb, thus encouraging the owner to change the bulb at the same time as the battery).
- User Tip #1: Should you actually try to use your Wink-Light these days, don't leave it attached to the camera when not in use! Yes, your camera might look interesting sitting on your shelf that way, but the switch hidden in the Wink-Light keeps the capacitor charged whenever the Light is attached to the hot-shoe of the camera, thus causing a small, but constant, drain on the battery. This would also contribute to the reason why almost every Wink-Light you see these days has a completely dead battery.
- User Tip #2: The Wink-Light was designed for use only as a "fill-in" flash to be mixed with ambient light. Should the level of surrounding light be particularly low, the accessory #256 Auxiliary Flasher should be used.
- Originally supplied with a set of light seals for preventing film fogging when older cameras were to be used with the new 3000-speed films.
- Was also originally supplied with a #451 4S Neutral Density Filter.
Notes: See also the #251 and #252
Collector's Note: Very common
- For use with Model 110
- Similar to the #250, but has a bi-pin sync cord instead of hot shoe
Collector's Note: Much less common than the #250
- For use with Models 95, 95A, 95B, 100 (rollfilm), and 700
- Similar to the #250, but has a sync cord instead of hot shoe
Collector's Note: Less common than the #250
#256
Auxiliary Flasher; for Wink-Lights
- For use with any of the above Wink-Lights
- This is a small flashgun using AG-1 flashbulbs, and is designed to plug into the side of the Wink-Light. It was intended for low-light photography using 3000-speed film in situations where there was insufficient ambient light to use the Wink-Light alone. Power for the gun comes from the same B-C circuit which powers the Wink-Light bulb.
- Reflector swivels for bounce flash capability
#259
Flashgun, AG-1, for Swinger Sentinel
- For use with Model M15 (Swinger Sentinel)
- Similar to built-in AG-1 flashgun on Model 20 (Swinger)
- For use with Models 110, 110A, 110B, 120, 150, 160, and 800
- This is a metal bracket which extends the tripod mount on the bed of the camera so that the tripod socket 'clears' the focusing knob.
- For use with all rollfilm cameras with older (non-locking) cutter bars
- This is a serrated steel strip which clips onto the cutter bar of the camera to aid in tearing the then-new Polacolor film (which has a thicker base than the B&W films).
- For use with all rollfilm cameras with newer (locking) cutter bars
- Similar to #274
#281
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lashgun, shoe contact, white
- For use with Models 80, 80A, 80B, 110A, 110B, 120, 150, 160, 800, 850, and 900
- Uses #5/Press 25 bayonet-base flashbulbs
- For use with Models 95, 95A, 95B, 100 (rollfilm), 110, and 700
- Allows for 90-degree bounce flash for both horizontal and vertical pictures
- This simple metal bracket is designed to mate with the #202 and the other flashguns which have the smaller accessory shoe and make their sync connection via a cord.
- For use with Models 80, 80A, 80B, 110A, 110B, 120, 150, 160, 800, 850, and 900
- Allows for 90-degree bounce flash for both horizontal and vertical pictures
- This somewhat more complicated metal bracket preserves the 'hot shoe' feature of these cameras
Notes: This accessory apparently had some design flaw(s), and was fairly shortly replaced by a redesigned version #292.
- For use with Models 80, 80A, 80B, 110A, 110B, 120, 150, 160, 800, 850, and 900
- Allows for 90-degree bounce flash for both horizontal and vertical pictures
- This was an improved replacement for the #291. This bracket also preserves the camera's shoe sync contact, but it is entirely different in appearance from the #291. The #292 is made of plastic, and has a simple L-shape. There is only one accessory shoe, but it can rotate to allow either horizontal or vertical use.
- Intended for use with (included) Model 100 (rollfilm), but could have been used with Models 95A, 95B, 150, 700, and 800.
- The Kit included everything needed to make Polaroid ID photos-- a Model One Hundred camera, a tripod, two lighting assemblies (with lights), a close-up lens, a stereoscopic attachment (allowing two images per exposure), measuring tape, an ID number plate (with interchangable numbers?), and all packaged in a carrying case.
- For use with Model J33
Notes: See description of the #660 Color Adapter Kit for details.
Components of this set include: two clip-on adapter plates (#533) for the electric eye, a stick-on UV filter (#534) mounted behind the lens, and the same J-5 Flash Reflector included with the #660 Color Adapter Kit.
#440 (A)
Photoelectric Shutter; grey
- For use with Models 95A, 95B, 100 (rollfilm), 150, 160, 700, and 800
- This accessory shutter attachment gives automatic exposure capabilities to any of the above rollfilm cameras. A selenium cell controls a vane which, in turn, controls the flow of air from a pneumatic cylinder. This cylinder controls the timing of the shutter. This is the same principle behind the shutters on the J33 and J66 autoexposure cameras. The Photoelectric Shutter can be easily installed and removed from the camera in a matter of seconds.
- The Photoelectric Shutter is designed for use only with 3000-speed film.
- The #440 and #440A differ in their (fixed) aperture (the #440 is f/54, versus f/37 for the #440A) and in the color of their plastic housing (the #440 is grey, while the #440A is ivory/white). Both shutters provide the same range of speeds (roughly between 1/10 and 1/800 second).
- For use with #440/#440A Photoelectric Shutter
- This is a large square yellow filter which clips onto the front of the Photoelectic Shutter, covering both the photocell and the lens aperture.
- For use with all roll film cameras except Models J33 and J66
- Designed for preventing overexposure problems when using 3000-speed film in daylight-- reduces effective speed of 3000-speed film to 200 ASA.
- Reversible adapter ring allows same filter to be mounted on 110-series cameras as well as the standard amateur models.
- Originally supplied with a fitted plastic pouch case that could be fastened to the camera either via the tripod socket, or on the camera's strap.
- Can theoretically be used with Models 850 and 900, but extended exposure settings on these cameras make this accessory unnecessary unless slower shutter settings and/or less depth of field is desired. [The original instruction sheet for this accessory indicates that it is not intended for use with the 850/900 nor the 110B or 120 (the latter two cameras feature an extra "pinhole" aperture stop built into the lens cap).]
- This accessory used to be available (free?) from Polaroid Customer Service, but was also sold (at nominal cost) through normal retail channels. This accessory was also included with the Wink-Lights. In any case, this was a very popular and useful accessory.
#490
Electronic Flash Adapter Cord
- For use with Models 95A, 95B, 100 (rollfilm), and 700
- Adapts ASA bi-pin X-sync socket on camera to standard PC socket (?)
#540
Close-Up Kit; 3 diopters + measuring tape
- For use with all rollfilm cameras except J33, J66, and the 110-series/120
- Includes +1, +2, and +4 diopter lenses
- Specially calibrated tape measure (built into fitted lens case) indicates camera focus settings and the resulting field sizes for different combinations of close-up lenses.
Note: See also #550
- For use with all rollfilm cameras except J33, J66, and the 110-series/120
- Includes 1/2 stop ND filter, cloud (yellow) filter, and polarizer; with fitted leather case.
Notes: There are a few different revisions/variations of this kit. Some examples in which an orange filter has been subsituted for the 1/2 stop ND filter.
#550
Close-Up Kit; 3 diopters + measuring tape
- For use with Models 110, 110A, 110B, and 120
- Similar to #540 Close-Up Kit except for filter size
Notes: The original Model 110 requires a filter-ring adapter spacer (was available free from Polaroid at the time) to use this and other filters designed for later 110-series cameras.
- For use with Models 110, 110A, 110B, and 120
- Includes cloud filter, polarizer, and lens shade; with fitted leather case.
#620
Exposure meter, selenium, made by Metrawatt
- For use with all rollfilm cameras except the J33 and J66
- Meter calibrations are read directly in EV numbers only-- no actual shutter speeds or aperture settings are shown. An extra screw-mounted meter scale 'replacement' was also supplied to provide readings in the old Polaroid "Light Value" numbers instead of EV's.
- Was also originally supplied with an extra (alternate) accessory foot so it could be mounted in the smaller accessory shoes on the Speedliner-type bodies instead.
- Made for Polaroid by Metrawatt
- Sensitive to EV 7 at ASA 100, and can be set to film speeds from ASA 12 to 12,000
#625
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xposure meter, selenium
- For use with all rollfilm cameras except the J33 and J66
- Meter calibrations are read directly in EV numbers only-- no actual shutter speeds or aperture settings are shown.
- Made for Polaroid by Gossen
- Originally supplied with an extra accessory foot (so could be mounted in the accessory shoes on older models) and an extra stick-on exposure number scale (to give the meter calibrations in the old "Light Value" numbers as used on older models rather than the newer EV system).
- Sensitive to EV 4 at ASA 100, and can be set to film speeds from ASA 12 to 12,000
Notes: In terms of range and convenience, this is probably the most versitile of the meters offered by Polaroid for their rollfilm cameras.
- Evidently, this is an International-markets version of the #625
- Intended for use with Model 160 and 120
- Meter calibrations are read directly in EV numbers only-- no actual shutter speeds or aperture settings are shown. Meter scale has an extra index mark to compensate for tungsten-balanced film.
- General size and appearance is similar to #625.
- Made in Japan by ??
- For use with Model J66 only
- This somewhat elaborate kit of accessories adapts the J66 to use Type 48 color film. The kit includes three clip-on front plates (#566) which block part of the selenium cell and provide new calibration marks for the lighten/darken control-- this adapts the exposure system for the far slower speed of the color film (ASA 75 rather than 3000). Only one of these front plates is actually to be used with the camera-- the choice of plate depends on the manufacturing date (revision) of the camera, as indicated by a color-coded dot on the lighten/darken control. The kit also includes a larger flashholder and reflector (J-5 Flash Reflector) which clips onto the small AG-1 flashgun built into the camera. The new flashholder accepts the more powerful M3 flashbulbs so that flash photos will be properly exposed with the color film. This flashholder somewhat resembles the #268 flashgun (see the Packfilm accessory section) and, as with the #268, the flash shield doubles as a blue flash filter. The third part of the kit is a UV filter (#567) which is permanently fastened behind the lens with self-sticking adhesive.
Collector's Note: While the J66 itself is very common, relatively few of them seem to be found with this accessory. Perhaps the relative complexity of using the adapter kit seemed overly counter to the ease-of-use philosophy behind the J66's design. There was an equivalent kit also available for the J33 (the J66's smaller brother) sold as the #330 Color Adapter Kit. See the description of that item for the model numbers of its respective component parts.
- For use with Models 110, 110A, 110B, and 120
- Similar to #240, but designed for the Pathfinder cameras.
PR-22
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xposure meter, black, LV, Pol. speeds
- For use with Models 95, 95A, 100 (rollfilm), and 700
- Film speeds are set by letter codes (A-E) instead of numbers, and the meter is calibrated directly in Polaroid "Light Value" numbers only.
- The film speed letter codes apparently correspond as follows: A= 200 ASA, B= 140 ASA, C= 100 ASA, D= 70 ASA, E= 50 ASA
- Manufactured for Polaroid by General Electric
Notes: A fitted leather case (which could be fastened to the strap of the camera's carrying case) was also available for this meter at extra cost ($1.50). This was more than a frill, because the original 'slim' camera case sold for the Model 95 won't close if the camera is placed in it with the meter still attached.
Collector's Note: This is the original exposure meter offered with the Model 95.
PR-23
Exposure meter, grey, LV, ASA speeds
- For use with Model 80 only
- Film speeds are set by ASA values, and the meter is calibrated directly in Polaroid "Light Value" numbers only. This meter is otherwise similar in appearance to the PR-23A (though the housing is of a slightly different color).
- Manufactured for Polaroid by General Electric
PR-23A
Exposure meter, grey, EV, ASA speeds, GE
- For use with Models 80A, 80B, 110A, 110B, 150, 160, 800, 850, and 900
- Film speeds are set by ASA values, and the meter is calibrated directly in EV numbers only.
- Sensitive to EV 9 at ASA 100, and can be set to speeds from ASA 100 - 800 (in full stop increments only)
- Manufactured for Polaroid by General Electric
PR-23B
Exposure meter, brown, EV, ASA speeds, GE
- For use with Model 95B.
- Film speeds are set by ASA values, and the meter is calibrated directly in EV numbers only.
- Similar to the PR-23A, but has the smaller accessory foot for the Speedliner-type bodies, and is tan/brown in color.
- Manufactured for Polaroid by General Electric
Collector's Note: Appears to be much less common than the PR-23A.
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