Camera - Polaroid, 'Model J 66', U.S.A., 1961-1963
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1961-1963
Model J 66 Land camera manufactured by Polaroid, U.S.A., in 1961-1963. Most Land cameras allow for the film to be developed inside the camera. The film was placed on two reels or spools; one housing the negative roll, the other the positive paper and developing containers.
The J 66 used Polaroid's picture roll Land film that ceased being used by 1992, however some Land models have been successfully converted to use modern films. Camera with taupe leatherette cover, metal trim, black lens plate. Red shutter button top right and leather hand strap at left.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 4
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- 270 mm (Width), 145 mm (Depth), 160 mm (Height)
Technical characteristics
- Brand recorded
- Polaroid
- Maker recorded
- Polaroid Corporation
Design
- Inscription
- Front: 'POLAROID / LIGHTEN DARKEN / LAND CAMERA MODEL. J66'.
Identification
- Candidate id
- mv-389005
- Museum object number
- ST 35553
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
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