Polaroid CR-9 |
Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in USA from 1972 to (After) 1978.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 716
See the complete technical specifications
Chronology of cameras Polaroid
The successors to the Swinger, the Colorpack cameras make up a vast family of cameras that use pack films. The entire range of cameras is built around the Pack 80 and Pack 100.
The use of pack films represents a significant advancement for users. Loading is greatly simplified compared to roll films. One needs to open the back of the camera, remove the empty pack, insert a new one by sliding it under the film shield. White tabs must emerge from the pack before closing the back of the camera, which is then secured in place with a large clip.
Since the two batteries are not included in the pack, they need to be changed at least once a year. They are housed in a removable compartment located in the camera's chamber.
After taking a shot, a sequence of actions needs to be followed to retrieve the photo, as the development is done externally. This process takes around 30 seconds for black and white films and 1 minute for color films. The prints do not need to be lacquered for proper preservation. The development time must be meticulously adhered to, and some models feature a timer to assist the user. Once the time has passed, the negative must be separated from the print. Thus, while there is indeed progress in loading, the development process still requires attention. It will take the SX-70 films to truly simplify this process.
In France :
Years | Pack 80 (8,8 x 8,5 cm) | Pack 100 (8,5 x 10,5 cm) |
Sale Price (francs) | ||||||
87 (N&B) |
88 |
105 (Neg/Pos) | 107 (N&B) |
108 | |||||
3200 ASA | 75 ASA | 3200 ASA | 75 ASA | ||||||
Model 3000 | 1969-70 | Yes | 128 (1970) | Fixfocus, meniscus | |||||
Colorpack II | 1969-71 | Yes | Yes | 182 (1970) | Triplet. Focusing | ||||
Colorpack III | 1970-74 | Yes | Yes | 233 (1970) | like Colorpack II, with timer | ||||
Colorpack 80 |
1971-76 | Yes | Yes | 171 (1973) | |||||
Colopack 82 | 1972-76 | Yes | Yes | 205 (1973) | like Colorpack 80, with timer | ||||
Colorpack 88 | 1974-76 | Yes | 170 (1975) | like Colorpack 80 | |||||
Colorpack 100 | 1973-76 | Yes | Yes | 276 (1975) | |||||
Zip | 1972-76 | Yes | <100 (1972) | Fixfocus, basic | |||||
Big Shot | 1972-74 | Yes | 180 (1972) | ||||||
Starting from 1976, the lineup undergoes a name change, and the cameras are renamed as the EE series. | |||||||||
EE22 | 1976-78 | Yes | 125 (1976) | Fixfocus | |||||
EE33 | 1976-78 | Yes | 152 (1976) | ||||||
EE44 | 1976-78 | Yes | Yes | 208 (1976) | |||||
EE55 | 1976-78 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 235 (1976) | ||||
EE66 | 1976-78 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 287 (1976) | ||
EE100 | 1977-80 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 427 (1977) | ||
In 1978, another name change occurs. The lineup becomes more limited, signaling the approaching end of the Colorpack era. | |||||||||
Instant 10 | 1978-80 | Yes | 149 (1978) | ||||||
Instant 20 | 1978-80 | Yes | Yes | 153 (1979) | |||||
Instant 30 | 1978-80 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 199 (1978) |
Colorpack cameras are usually designed to accommodate a Flash-Cube. A Fresnel lens is sometimes used as a diffuser.
__________This Polaroid model is unusual and presumably rare because of its function. It is intended for taking oscilloscope screen shots (oscillography).
The body seems to be that of a Colorpack 80 from which the viewfinder would have been removed, as well as all the frontal part. Between the lens, which has lost its focus, and the body, a traditional shutter (rare in Polaroid) with three speeds (1/125, 1/60, 1/30 and B) and seven apertures has been inserted. (5.6 to 45). The shutter has disappeared and is replaced by a cable release connected to a handle.
On the exposure guide on the back of the camera (developer plate), it is stated that the optimal exposure depends on the monitor's intensity setting, the type of coating and various other factors. To take a picture, the front plate of the camera must be in contact with the frame of the oscilloscope screen.
The film used is type 107 film.
Interesting links or bibliography :
Add a link or element of bibliography, a picture taken with this camera, a picture of box or an ads about this camera
Your photos taken with the same camera:
Cameras from Ebay France (Polaroid) (Uploaded each 3 hours)
Polaroid Supercolors 600 Vintage appareil photo et notice 30,00 euros Finira le 07-05-2024 à 06:36:09 | appareil photo numérique 30,00 euros Finira le 07-05-2024 à 06:40:45 |