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In 2000, the Japanese subsidiary of [[Polaroid]] offered a limited edition '''Polaroid Model 185'''. This was clearly a nod in the direction of Polaroid's classic "pro" folding cameras for peel-apart packfilm dating from 30 years earlier, such as the [[Polaroid Land Camera 180|Model 180]], [[Polaroid Land Camera 185|185]], [[Polaroid Land Camera 190|190]], and [[Polaroid Land Camera 195|195]]. Even the lens matched the original model 180, a 114mm f/4.5 Tominon lens by [[Tomioka]]. As with all Polaroid models using 3¼×4¼" instant film, [[Fujifilm_instant_photography#Instant_pack_film|compatible film packs]] from [[Fuji|Fujifilm]] may be used in the camera. | In 2000, the Japanese subsidiary of [[Polaroid]] offered a limited edition '''Polaroid Model 185'''. This was clearly a nod in the direction of Polaroid's classic "pro" folding cameras for peel-apart packfilm dating from 30 years earlier, such as the [[Polaroid Land Camera 180|Model 180]], [[Polaroid Land Camera 185|185]], [[Polaroid Land Camera 190|190]], and [[Polaroid Land Camera 195|195]]. Even the lens matched the original model 180, a 114mm f/4.5 Tominon lens by [[Tomioka]]. As with all Polaroid models using 3¼×4¼" instant film, [[Fujifilm_instant_photography#Instant_pack_film|compatible film packs]] from [[Fuji|Fujifilm]] may be used in the camera. | ||
| − | Unlike the vintage 180-195 models, this camera has a non-folding viewfinder unit, with a separate [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] eyepiece. This is because the body is based on the | + | Unlike the vintage 180-195 models, this camera has a non-folding viewfinder unit, with a separate [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] eyepiece. This is because the body is based on the [[NPC 195]], manufactured by [[NPC]] of Newton, Massachusetts, USA. But the limited-edition 185 includes nameplate typography and a lens-cap logo evoking the graphic design of Polaroid's earlier heyday. A small brass plaque alongside the viewfinder housing is engraved with the serial number of each camera. |
The production run for this model was quite small, often stated as 2000 units; but perhaps only 500 were actually completed<REF>[http://mijonju.blogspot.com/2010/12/around-how-much-is-it-for-that-limited.html "Around how much is it for that limited polaroid 185??"] at [http://mijonju.blogspot.com/ Mijonju's hangout]</REF>. | The production run for this model was quite small, often stated as 2000 units; but perhaps only 500 were actually completed<REF>[http://mijonju.blogspot.com/2010/12/around-how-much-is-it-for-that-limited.html "Around how much is it for that limited polaroid 185??"] at [http://mijonju.blogspot.com/ Mijonju's hangout]</REF>. | ||
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This article covers the 2000 limited edition Model 185 from Polaroid, Japan. Please see Polaroid Land Camera 185 for the 1970s model, identified by a folding, metal Zeiss viewfinder and Mamiya Sekor lens.
In 2000, the Japanese subsidiary of Polaroid offered a limited edition Polaroid Model 185. This was clearly a nod in the direction of Polaroid's classic "pro" folding cameras for peel-apart packfilm dating from 30 years earlier, such as the Model 180, 185, 190, and 195. Even the lens matched the original model 180, a 114mm f/4.5 Tominon lens by Tomioka. As with all Polaroid models using 3¼×4¼" instant film, compatible film packs from Fujifilm may be used in the camera.
Unlike the vintage 180-195 models, this camera has a non-folding viewfinder unit, with a separate rangefinder eyepiece. This is because the body is based on the NPC 195, manufactured by NPC of Newton, Massachusetts, USA. But the limited-edition 185 includes nameplate typography and a lens-cap logo evoking the graphic design of Polaroid's earlier heyday. A small brass plaque alongside the viewfinder housing is engraved with the serial number of each camera.
The production run for this model was quite small, often stated as 2000 units; but perhaps only 500 were actually completed[1].
Notes
Links
- Model 185 "2000 Version" entry at Instant Options Optional Land List
- "Polaroid 185 limited edition 2000 version" and unboxing video blog post on The Mijonju Show
- Polaroid Model 185 (original and 2000 version) at The Land List
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