Polaroid Land Camera 95A Analogue camera
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Polaroid Land Camera 95A in good condition and tested and working.
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Introduced in 1954, the Polaroid Land Camera Model 95A is an iconic evolution of Edwin Land's groundbreaking original Model 95, the very camera that launched the instant photography revolution. Designed to produce instant sepia and black-and-white prints on large picture rollfilm, the 95A introduced refined shutter mechanics and flash synchronization to the historic platform. Built with a rugged folding bed, distinctive brown textured covering, and polished metal accents, this historic piece represents one of the most celebrated and recognizable silhouettes in twentieth-century American industrial design.
KEY FEATURES
Pioneering instant rollfilm folding camera designed by Dr. Edwin H. Land
Classic second-generation Model 95A featuring updated flash synchronization
Substantial folding bed architecture with heavy-duty metal struts and bellows
Iconic 1950s aesthetic finished in rich brown textured material and brushed metal trim
Original sturdy leather carrying handle riveted to the cast-metal casing
A foundational milestone in the history of instant photographic technology
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type: Instant rollfilm folding camera (Polaroid 40-series rollfilm format)
Lens: Coated Polaroid 3-element glass lens
Shutter speeds: Rotary instantaneous leaf shutter with Polaroid EV exposure dial and Bulb (B)
Serial Number: Production unit with serial number stamped inside rear film chamber
CONDITION REPORT
Cosmetic: Good vintage condition with honest signs of age, including light surface patina on metal trims and gentle edge rubbing on the brown body covering.
Optics: Optical viewfinder is present and offers clear line of sight; lens glass is clean with minimal vintage internal dust, free of severe scratches, haze, or visible fungus.
Mechanics: Front standard extends and locks firmly along the track, bellows are intact and light-tight, shutter mechanism releases properly, and side catch releases cleanly.
Test status: Historical collectible piece, visually inspected and mechanically responsive; untested with live film due to the obsolescence of rollfilm chemistry, sold as an authentic collector and display camera.
WHATS INCLUDED
Polaroid Land Camera Model 95A folding camera
Integrated original brown leather hand strap
WHY BUY THIS ITEM
A wonderfully preserved and iconic centerpiece of mid-century American optical innovation that defines the birth of instant photography.
KEYWORDS
Polaroid, Land Camera, 95A, Model 95A, Edwin Land, instant camera, rollfilm, vintage Polaroid, folding camera, 1950s, mid-century, collector, American camera
Introduced in 1954, the Polaroid Land Camera Model 95A is an iconic evolution of Edwin Land's groundbreaking original Model 95, the very camera that launched the instant photography revolution. Designed to produce instant sepia and black-and-white prints on large picture rollfilm, the 95A introduced refined shutter mechanics and flash synchronization to the historic platform. Built with a rugged folding bed, distinctive brown textured covering, and polished metal accents, this historic piece represents one of the most celebrated and recognizable silhouettes in twentieth-century American industrial design.
KEY FEATURES
Pioneering instant rollfilm folding camera designed by Dr. Edwin H. Land
Classic second-generation Model 95A featuring updated flash synchronization
Substantial folding bed architecture with heavy-duty metal struts and bellows
Iconic 1950s aesthetic finished in rich brown textured material and brushed metal trim
Original sturdy leather carrying handle riveted to the cast-metal casing
A foundational milestone in the history of instant photographic technology
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type: Instant rollfilm folding camera (Polaroid 40-series rollfilm format)
Lens: Coated Polaroid 3-element glass lens
Shutter speeds: Rotary instantaneous leaf shutter with Polaroid EV exposure dial and Bulb (B)
Serial Number: Production unit with serial number stamped inside rear film chamber
CONDITION REPORT
Cosmetic: Good vintage condition with honest signs of age, including light surface patina on metal trims and gentle edge rubbing on the brown body covering.
Optics: Optical viewfinder is present and offers clear line of sight; lens glass is clean with minimal vintage internal dust, free of severe scratches, haze, or visible fungus.
Mechanics: Front standard extends and locks firmly along the track, bellows are intact and light-tight, shutter mechanism releases properly, and side catch releases cleanly.
Test status: Historical collectible piece, visually inspected and mechanically responsive; untested with live film due to the obsolescence of rollfilm chemistry, sold as an authentic collector and display camera.
WHATS INCLUDED
Polaroid Land Camera Model 95A folding camera
Integrated original brown leather hand strap
WHY BUY THIS ITEM
A wonderfully preserved and iconic centerpiece of mid-century American optical innovation that defines the birth of instant photography.
KEYWORDS
Polaroid, Land Camera, 95A, Model 95A, Edwin Land, instant camera, rollfilm, vintage Polaroid, folding camera, 1950s, mid-century, collector, American camera
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Polaroid
Model/type nr
Land Camera 95A
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
35mm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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