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| − | In 1976, [[Polaroid]] introduced a lower-cost, rigid plastic-bodied camera which could accept the same integral | + | In 1976, [[Polaroid]] introduced a lower-cost, rigid plastic-bodied camera which could accept the same integral film as the [[Polaroid SX-70 | 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. | This is a [[scale focusing]] model with exposure controlled by a photocell, contained within a small barrel which also allows lighter/darker exposure compensation. | ||
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Other derivatives would include [[Polaroid Land Camera 3000 | Pronto! RF / Polaroid 3000]] with a [[Rangefinder (device) | rangefinder focusing aid]], as well as [[fixed focus]] versions like the Presto!, OneStep, and "The Button" models. | Other derivatives would include [[Polaroid Land Camera 3000 | Pronto! RF / Polaroid 3000]] with a [[Rangefinder (device) | rangefinder focusing aid]], as well as [[fixed focus]] versions like the Presto!, OneStep, and "The Button" models. | ||
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| + | A substantially restyled [[Polaroid Pronto Sonar OneStep | Pronto Sonar OneStep]] featuring autofocus joined in 1978. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[https://www.cameramanuals.org/polaroid_pdf/polaroid_pronto.pdf Polaroid Pronto! B manual] from Mike Butkus's [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | *[https://www.cameramanuals.org/polaroid_pdf/polaroid_pronto.pdf Polaroid Pronto! B manual] from Mike Butkus's [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
| + | *[https://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/52755270286/in/pool-camerawiki/ Description & specs from April, 1976, ''Petersen's Photographic''] magazine (Vol. 4, No. 12; page 14) | ||
*[https://www.instantoptions.com/landlist/cameras/sx70/rigid.php#pronto Polaroid Pronto! entry] at [https://www.instantoptions.com/ Instant Options] | *[https://www.instantoptions.com/landlist/cameras/sx70/rigid.php#pronto Polaroid Pronto! entry] at [https://www.instantoptions.com/ Instant Options] | ||
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| + | |image_source= https://www.flickr.com/photos/captkodak/289814237/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= https://live.staticflickr.com/119/289814237_fd0bd4a097.jpg | ||
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| + | |image_text= Pronto! [[Sears]] Special edition | ||
| + | |image_by= Steve Harwood | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:56, 10 April 2023
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| 1970s advertising image image by Mark O'Brien (Image rights) |
In 1976, Polaroid introduced a lower-cost, rigid plastic-bodied camera which could accept the same integral film 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 slivered front panel and some text around the focusing collar highlighting the lens specifications. The Pronto! SE was another of several minor variations.
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.
A substantially restyled Pronto Sonar OneStep featuring autofocus joined in 1978.
Links
- Polaroid Pronto! B manual from Mike Butkus's OrphanCameras.com
- Description & specs from April, 1976, Petersen's Photographic magazine (Vol. 4, No. 12; page 14)
- Polaroid Pronto! entry at Instant Options
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| Restyled Pronto! B image by maoby (Image rights) |
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| Pronto! Sears Special edition image by Steve Harwood (Image rights) |
