Summary
Instant Land camera, 'The Swinger', Model 20, manufactured by Polaroid, U.S.A., 1965-1970.
Fixed focus f-17 100mm lens, single shutter speed. Viewfinder is located on top of the camera with light meter below with a yes/no designation for correct and incorrect exposures. Has a built-in flash and takes type 20 roll film. Provision for batteries. Has a white and black plastic case. Black wrist strap.
One of the top selling most affordable cameras of its time, and especially popular with young people, the camera was given the model number 20 to reflect its desired price of US$20. Prices were kept low by restricting the camera to black and white film.
Physical Description
White and black plastic Polaroid land camera with grey/white patterned lens plate. Black plastic wrist strap.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase & Subsequent Transfer from Science Museum of Victoria (SMV), 1976
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Inscriptions
Printed on the lens plate: 'POLAROID / LAND CAMERA'. 'SWINGER / MODEL 20'.
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Overall Dimensions
165 mm (Width), 130 mm (Depth), 150 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Cameras, Lenses, Photography, Photographic Equipment, Industrial Design, Plastics, Optics