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| − | The [[Polaroid]] Colour Swinger | + | The [[Polaroid]] '''Colour Swinger''' is a [[Polaroid_Rigid_Pack_Film_Consumer_Models|rigid plastic bodied instant-film camera]], made in the UK between 1975 and 1978.<ref name=Landlist>[http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landdcam-pack.htm#CSwinger Colour Swinger] (very brief listing) at the [http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landhome.htm Land List].</ref> |
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
| − | * Polatriplet (plastic) lens with manual focus from 1m to infinity. (Not coupled to viewfinder. Focus distance must be estimated.) | + | * Polatriplet (plastic) lens with manual front-element focus from 1m to infinity. (Not coupled to viewfinder. Focus distance must be estimated.) |
* Exposure adjustment dial. | * Exposure adjustment dial. | ||
* Neck strap. | * Neck strap. | ||
* Cold-clip with basic instructions. | * Cold-clip with basic instructions. | ||
| − | * Film type: Peel-apart 80-Series Land Pack Films ( | + | * Film type: Peel-apart 80-Series Land Pack Films (3¼" x 3⅜", image=2¾" x 2⅞") such as Polaroid 87, 88, Viva (all discontinued), or 100 series (such as [[Fuji|Fujifilm]] FP-100C and FP-3000BW) |
* Accepts [[flashcubes]] such as Phillips PFC 4. | * Accepts [[flashcubes]] such as Phillips PFC 4. | ||
* Shutter requires two standard 1.5V AA batteries. | * Shutter requires two standard 1.5V AA batteries. | ||
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The Polaroid Colour Swinger is a rigid plastic bodied instant-film camera, made in the UK between 1975 and 1978.[1]
Specifications
- Polatriplet (plastic) lens with manual front-element focus from 1m to infinity. (Not coupled to viewfinder. Focus distance must be estimated.)
- Exposure adjustment dial.
- Neck strap.
- Cold-clip with basic instructions.
- Film type: Peel-apart 80-Series Land Pack Films (3¼" x 3⅜", image=2¾" x 2⅞") such as Polaroid 87, 88, Viva (all discontinued), or 100 series (such as Fujifilm FP-100C and FP-3000BW)
- Accepts flashcubes such as Phillips PFC 4.
- Shutter requires two standard 1.5V AA batteries.
- ↑ Colour Swinger (very brief listing) at the Land List.
