What is the best vintage Polaroid camera?

2 Responses to “What is the best vintage Polaroid camera?”
  1. Michael T 28 May 2010 at 02:15 #

    My understanding is that the LAND series, the non-folding ones, give the most interesting pictures and most options for film (the newer Sx-70 model only takes one film type). I have been told to look out for a model with a switch for ISO 70/3000 and also to check battery compartment for any damage. Non folding types were considered entry level so should be cheap to pick up.

    Andy Warhol used one of these, called a Big Shot, useful info here:

    Also recommend looking at Toycamera.com

    I would be interested to know other views on this as I am looking to buy one as well. Anyone got other views to add?

  2. fhotoace 28 May 2010 at 15:55 #

    There were some good, adjustable, glass lensed (new word) cameras in the late fifties to early sixties, but alas film is no longer available.

    You might just want to go on line and see what film is available (and will be for years to come) and then look for the best (most features) Polaroid, new or used.

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