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The following technical information is useful for specifics concerning each model. Where appropriate you can click to see more information including photos.
All of these models can ONLY take the square 80 type films.
Please see this chart to give you a visual comparison between the major "options" and abilities of each packfilm model.
If you see this icon, the model was intended for "Special Markets" distribution (i.e. corporate premiums, prizes, and other non-retail distribution) only.
There are so many special market cameras of this style that are not in the chart to the right, but are listed below in alphabetical order with all the rest.
If you see this icon, the model was sold in International (non-USA) markets only.
Production Estimates provided are based on statistical observation (from accumulated reports of serial numbers recorded from actual cameras), and are not intended or expected to have perfect accuracy. Numbers in parentheses indicate "soft" limits, numbers not in parentheses indicate "hard" limits.
Example: Estimated Production: 800,000 - (900,000)
This means that there almost certainly has to have been at least 800,000 of that model made, but there probably were fewer than 900,000 made (but beware that there still could be more). Keep in mind that numbers are subject to change as new data is collected.
All Non-folding Pack Cameras (plastic) have the following features in common:
- Rigid plastic body
- Models with adjustable focus have front-cell focusing lenses with distance scale on lens ring.
- "Everset" shutter; does not need re-cocking before next exposure.
- Use standard square (80-series) format film packs only.
Produced: 1971-1976 / International Markets
Similar to Colorpack II (USA model), except:
- Smaller body; uses "square" format film packs only.
- Body is black in color.
Produced: 1971-1975 / International Markets
Similar to Colorpack 80, except:
- Has built-in development timer
Produced: 1971-1975 / International Markets
Similar to Colorpack 80, except:
- Exposure system is for 75 ASA films only
Produced: 1975-1978 / International Markets
Similar to Square Shooter 2 (USA model), except:
- Has attached neckstrap
Produced: 1975-19?? / International Markets
Similar to Colour Swinger, except:
- Has built-in development timer
Produced: 1976-1977 / International Markets
Similar to Zip (USA model), except:
- Shutter: electronic (?)
- Auto exposure (instead of photometer)
- Has attached neckstrap and camera support
Produced: 1976-1977 / International Markets
Similar to Square Shooter 2 (USA model), except:
- Has attached neckstrap and camera support
Produced: 1976-1977 / International Markets
Similar to Electric Zip (USA model), except:
- Has attached neckstrap and camera support with tripod socket
Produced: 1975-1978 / Original Retail: $21.95
Similar to Colorpack II, except:
- Smaller body; uses "square" format film packs only.
- Has development rollers instead of spreader bars.
- Was available in red, white, or blue body colors, as well as plain black.
Collector's Note: A version of this camera exists with a completely transparent plastic housing. These (non-functional) cameras were apparently issued to some dealers for display and demonstration purposes.
Produced: 1971-1972 / Original Retail: $34.95
Similar to Colorpack II, except:
- Has built-in socket for Hi-Power flashcubes; has "Focused Flash" feature similar to that on the flashguns for "400-series" folding pack cameras.
- Has rather amusing "triangulation distance finder" focusing aid; not a true rangefinder, but does work provided you are of average height and your subject is standing at the same level you are. The principle is similar to that on the Colorpack III, but the pendulum pointer appears as a moving horizontal line in the viewfinder upon which you match another pointer controlled by the focus knob. This not only eliminates the need for a 'lock' mechanism, but makes its use a much simpler, one-step operation.
- Exposure system is for 75 ASA films only.
- Lacks built-in development timer.
- Smaller body; uses "square" format film packs only.
Notes: later production models have development rollers instead of "spreader bars."
Produced: 1972-1975 / Original Retail: $24.95
Similar to Colorpack II, except:
- Exposure system is for 75 ASA films only.
- Smaller body; uses "square" format film packs only.
- Has development rollers instead of spreader bars.
- Body is black in color.
Collector's Note: Very common.
Produced: 1972-1975 / Original Retail: $??.??
Similar to Square Shooter 2, except:
- Built-in mechanical development timer
Produced: 1975-1977 / International Markets
Similar to Colorpack 80, except:
- Has attached neckstrap
- Has tripod socket
Produced: 1975-1978 / International Markets
Similar to Super Colour Swinger except:
- Has built-in development timer
Produced: 197?-197? / International Markets
Similar to Zip (USA model).
Retail price in 1972 in the UK was £7.30.
Produced: 1974-1977 / Original Retail: $13.95
Similar to Model 3000 ("Big Swinger") except:
- Smaller body; uses "square" format film packs only. (This camera can only use Type 87 film)
- Body is somewhat more 'modern' in styling and dark brown in color
Note: I believe this camera qualifies as having the lowest suggested retail price (not allowing for inflation) of any Polaroid instant camera ever offered...
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