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In 1976, [[Polaroid]] introduced a lower-cost, rigid plastic-bodied camera which could accept the same integral packfilm as the [[Polaroid SX-70 | pioneering SX-70]]. This was the '''Pronto!''' (officially styled with the exclamation point). | In 1976, [[Polaroid]] introduced a lower-cost, rigid plastic-bodied camera which could accept the same integral packfilm as the [[Polaroid SX-70 | pioneering SX-70]]. This was the '''Pronto!''' (officially styled with the exclamation point). | ||
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The '''Pronto!''' would become the template for a very wide range of rigid-bodied Polaroid models. Outside the US, the [[Polaroid 2000]] was its near twin. The '''Pronto! B''' changed to a light-colored front panel and some text around the focusing collar highlighting the lens specifications. | The '''Pronto!''' would become the template for a very wide range of rigid-bodied Polaroid models. Outside the US, the [[Polaroid 2000]] was its near twin. The '''Pronto! B''' changed to a light-colored front panel and some text around the focusing collar highlighting the lens specifications. | ||
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In 1976, Polaroid introduced a lower-cost, rigid plastic-bodied camera which could accept the same integral packfilm as the pioneering SX-70. This was the Pronto! (officially styled with the exclamation point).
This is a scale focusing model with exposure controlled by a photocell, contained within a small barrel which also allows lighter/darker exposure compensation.
The Pronto! would become the template for a very wide range of rigid-bodied Polaroid models. Outside the US, the Polaroid 2000 was its near twin. The Pronto! B changed to a light-colored front panel and some text around the focusing collar highlighting the lens specifications.
Other derivatives would include Pronto! RF / Polaroid 3000 with a rangefinder focusing aid, as well as fixed focus versions like the Presto!, OneStep, and "The Button" models.
Links
- Polaroid Presto! B manual from Mike Butkus's OrphanCameras.com
- Polaroid Pronto! entry at Instant Options
