General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

2

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Synthetic lens and holder and metal frame

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

5.8 cm

Width

5.0 cm

Height

N/A

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Photography

Category

Still camera accessories

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Polaroid

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Massachusetts

City

Cambridge

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

Period

1959-1961

Canada

The camera was purchased by Mrs. Doris Spracklin in 1959 from the Danwood Jewellers in Toronto. She used it to take family photographs. After Doris passed away in 1961, the camera was not used but it was kept by her son and then her grandson, who donated it to the museum.

Function

Used for creating greater contrast in situations such as between sky and clouds or between foliage and flowers.

Technical

In addition to all the features of a typical Polaroid camera, the 800 model also included a new carefully designed lens, and electronically tested shutter and permanently lubricated bearings.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Print around lens frame "4-S LIGHT REDUCER/ FOR 3000 FILM OUTDOORS".

Missing

N/A

Finish

Black synthetic lens with silver metal frame and black synthetic holder.

Decoration

N/A