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The ''Amigo 620'' from [[Polaroid]]'s [http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Polaroid_Integral_600_Series 600-series integral film] series was slightly more advanced than the [[Polaroid_OneStep_600|OneStep 600]], and the initial model was beige instead instead of black. It had no flash, but added a "close-up lens", which was a piece of plastic that slid in front of the lens for shots closer than 4 feet.
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The '''Amigo 620''' is one of [[Polaroid]]'s [[Polaroid Integral 600 Series|600-series]] cameras for integral-print film. It was made for a few years, from 1982.<ref name=Landlist>[http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landdcam-600.htm#620 Amigo 620] at the [http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landhome.htm Land List].</ref> It is slightly more advanced than the [[Polaroid_OneStep_600|OneStep 600]], and the initial model is beige, not black. It has no built-in flash, but can use flashbar (it attaches to a socket in the flip-up cover). It has a plastic close-up lens that slides in front of the lens for shots closer than 4 feet.
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==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
 
* Lens: 116mm (?) f/11 (?), Single-element plastic (?)
 
* Lens: 116mm (?) f/11 (?), Single-element plastic (?)
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* No electronic flash. Has socket for flashbars instead which sit above a plastic flap which flips down to protect lens and controls.
 
* No electronic flash. Has socket for flashbars instead which sit above a plastic flap which flips down to protect lens and controls.
 
* Darken/lighten exposure correction.
 
* Darken/lighten exposure correction.
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Like other Polaroid 600 cameras, there were a variety of international variations of this model. Names included:
 
Like other Polaroid 600 cameras, there were a variety of international variations of this model. Names included:
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* Polaroid Spirit (beige)
 
* Polaroid Spirit (beige)
 
* Polaroid Spirit Paul Masson (beige, 'Paul Masson Vintage California Champagne' on back)
 
* Polaroid Spirit Paul Masson (beige, 'Paul Masson Vintage California Champagne' on back)
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Revision as of 14:11, 17 August 2011

The Amigo 620 is one of Polaroid's 600-series cameras for integral-print film. It was made for a few years, from 1982.[1] It is slightly more advanced than the OneStep 600, and the initial model is beige, not black. It has no built-in flash, but can use flashbar (it attaches to a socket in the flip-up cover). It has a plastic close-up lens that slides in front of the lens for shots closer than 4 feet.

Specifications

  • Lens: 116mm (?) f/11 (?), Single-element plastic (?)
  • Fixed focus (sharpest at 4-5 feet), with close-up adaptor.
  • Shutter: electronic; automatic speed between 1/4-1/200 sec.
  • No electronic flash. Has socket for flashbars instead which sit above a plastic flap which flips down to protect lens and controls.
  • Darken/lighten exposure correction.


Like other Polaroid 600 cameras, there were a variety of international variations of this model. Names included:

  • Polaroid Quick 620 (beige)
  • Polaroid Spirit (beige)
  • Polaroid Spirit Paul Masson (beige, 'Paul Masson Vintage California Champagne' on back)