For a listing on the films available for these camera see here.<\/p>\n
Packfilm cameras comes in three body styles:<\/p>\n
![\"100.pack\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/howto\/batteries\/auto100\/100.pack_-150x150.jpg\")
Folding Type Automatic Model 100<\/p><\/div>\n
![\"cp2.pack\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/cp2.pack_-300x237.jpg\")
Rigid Type Colorpack II<\/p><\/div>\n
![\"ee100s.pack\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/ee100s.pack_-150x150.jpg\")
<\/a>“Reporter Style” Folding EE100<\/p><\/div>\n
All cameras here, except where noted, are automatic aperture priority cameras powered by batteries. Automatic packfilm cameras do not allow you to choose fstops, but instead give you set fstops with which a shutter speed is chosen by the camera for the available light. “Better” models give you more fstops to work with. Use common sense to know when you would need a tripod to avoid camera shake.<\/p>\n
If you need to know how to load your camera there is a section for that.<\/p>\n
For advice on Polaroid cameras see the Buying Tips page.<\/p>\n
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\nFOLDING<\/h5>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n | Hover over green text<\/span> to see more information about certain attributes<\/h5>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n | Model<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n The body of the camera and shutter may be of metal or plastic construction.<\/p>\n Metal is always brushed and light. Plastic colors vary by model.<\/p>\n The battery door and back door with rollers is always made of black, light or dark grey painted metal.’]Body<\/strong><\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/td>\n Remember to turn the L\/D dial compensate for YOUR film speeds.<\/p>\n Always set to the appropriate setting unless you are after a specific effect.<\/p>\n Without a scene selector, your choices are only Finder<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n [simple_tooltip content=’ Typically glass cameras have screws holding the shutter to the bellows, plastic has lock washers.<\/p>\n Its a personal preference which is better for your photos.<\/p>\n Plastic can be scratched, even by cleaning. Glass is more resilient to upkeep.<\/p>\n Glass lenses are 3 element and plastic is 2′]Lens<\/span><\/strong>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n It is not centered and is off slightly to the side.’]Tripod<\/span><\/strong>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/td>\n Neither of these timers are perfectly accurate after decades. But who cares, most film is self-terminating anyway.<\/p>\n Be careful that your film isnt difficult to pull because the timer presses on the pack.’]Timer<\/span><\/strong>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 100<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 101<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 102<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 103<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 104<\/p>\n<\/td>\n You use these 2 lines to size up a human head for portrait photography. Can not accept any portrait or closeup kit.’]1 window rigid<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 125<\/p>\n<\/td>\n You use these 2 lines to size up a human head for portrait photography. Can not accept any portrait or closeup kit.’]1 window rigid<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 135<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 210<\/p>\n<\/td>\n You use these 2 lines to size up a human head for portrait photography. Can not accept any portrait or closeup kit.’]1 window rigid<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 215<\/p>\n<\/td>\n You use these 2 lines to size up a human head for portrait photography. Can not accept any portrait or closeup kit.’]1 window rigid<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 220<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n Same as the folding one but the front is angled which wont allow the use of any portrait or closeup kit. 225<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n Same as the folding one but the front is angled which wont allow the use of any portrait or closeup kit. 230<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 240<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 250<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Single window with split-image focusing and bright line parallax correction.<\/p>\n There is a rare larger viewport version only found on the early model 250. Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for Zeiss models ONLY (usually noted by letter A).’]Zeiss<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/td>\n 315<\/p>\n<\/td>\n You use these 2 lines to size up a human head for portrait photography. Can not accept any portrait or closeup kit.’]1 window rigid<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 320<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n Same as the folding one but the front is angled which wont allow the use of any portrait or closeup kit. 330<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n Same as the folding one but the front is angled which wont allow the use of any portrait or closeup kit. 335<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n Same as the folding one but the front is angled which wont allow the use of any portrait or closeup kit. 340<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 350<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Single window with split-image focusing and bright line parallax correction.<\/p>\n There is a rare larger viewport version only found on the early model 250. Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for Zeiss models ONLY (usually noted by letter A).’]Zeiss<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/td>\n 355<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 360<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Single window with split-image focusing and bright line parallax correction.<\/p>\n There is a rare larger viewport version only found on the early model 250. Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for Zeiss models ONLY (usually noted by letter A).’]Zeiss<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/td>\n 420<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n Same as the folding one but the front is angled which wont allow the use of any portrait or closeup kit. 430<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n Same as the folding one but the front is angled which wont allow the use of any portrait or closeup kit. 440<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 450<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Single window with split-image focusing and bright line parallax correction.<\/p>\n There is a rare larger viewport version only found on the early model 250. Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for Zeiss models ONLY (usually noted by letter A).’]Zeiss<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/td>\n 455<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n M60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n You use these 2 lines to size up a human head for portrait photography. Can not accept any portrait or closeup kit.’]1 window rigid<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n M80<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n Same as the folding one but the front is angled which wont allow the use of any portrait or closeup kit. Countdown <\/p>\n Same as the folding one but the front is angled which wont allow the use of any portrait or closeup kit. Countdown Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/td>\n These allow for specific speeds and fstops. You can also try to build your own<\/a>.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 180<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Single window with split-image focusing and bright line parallax correction.<\/p>\n There is a rare larger viewport version only found on the early model 250. <\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for Zeiss models ONLY (usually noted by letter A).’]Zeiss<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/td>\n 195<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n Can accept portrait and closeup kit goggles for non-zeiss models.’]2 window folding<\/span>[\/simple_tooltip]<\/td>\n All of these cameras have varying specs. This is just a quick synopsis of important differences and it does not cover all models. International models, found here.<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n Model<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Film Speeds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Big Swinger<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Big Shot<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Colorpack II-V<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Minute Maker<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Super Shooter<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Square Shooter<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Zip<\/p>\n<\/td>\n |
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![\"bodymetal\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/bodymetal.jpg\")
The insides of the models varies, but they are all look almost identical on the outside.<\/p>\n![\"bodyplastic\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/bodyplastic.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"sceneselect\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/sceneselect.gif\")
Cameras with a scene selector switch also have a film speed dial. Combining both gives you a few more shooting options for your film.![\"sceneselectorchart\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/sceneselectorchart.png\")
<\/p>\n![\"sceneselect2\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/sceneselect2.gif\")
‘]![\"lensglass\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/lensglass.jpg\")
![\"lensplastic\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/lensplastic.jpg\")
The lens elements are either plastic or glass.<\/p>\n![\"yes\"](\"\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/yes.gif\")
<\/td>\n![\"finder2window2\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/finder2window2.jpg\")
![\"finder2window\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/finder2window.jpg\")
Small circular window for split-image focusing; larger viewport for parallax framing.<\/p>\n![\"no\"](\"\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/no.gif\")
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n![\"finder1window2\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/finder1window2.jpg\")
![\"finder1window3\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/finder1window3.jpg\")
Does not have any real way to focus. An arrow moves up and down as you focus, pointing at a relative distance, while another remains stationary.<\/p>\n![\"finder1window\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/finder1window.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"finder2windowrigid\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/finder2windowrigid.jpg\")
![\"finder2windowrigid2\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/finder2windowrigid2.jpg\")
Small circular window for split-image focusing; larger viewport for parallax framing.<\/p>\n![\"finderzeiss2\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/finderzeiss2.jpg\")
![\"finderzeiss3\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/finderzeiss3.jpg\")
The top of the line viewfinder for Polaroid cameras. Folds down when camera is closed and fits into the front cover.<\/p>\n![\"finderzeiss\"](\"https:\/\/www.instantoptions.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FAQimages\/finderzeiss.jpg\")
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