Vintage Polaroid Land Camera Model 160. Although used, the condition of this camera suggests it was used very little as it appears to be in very good & working condition. Includes original manual. Includes attachable Light Reducer with instructions. This particular model of Polaroid camera was produced in Japan for Polaroid and was intended for international markets only.
Basic Specs:
Produced: 1962-1965 / International Markets
Estimated Production: Not Determined (over 70,000; could be very much more)
- Size: 10” L x 6” H x 3” W
- Weight: 5lbs
- Made in Japan by Yashica for Polaroid Corporation; for international markets only
- Polished steel body with grey textured covering
- Focus knob on camera bed
- Flash: M-sync via Polaroid “hot shoe,” X-sync via a special bi-pin connector.
- Double-window viewfinder/rangefinder on top of camera, with automatic parallax compensation
- Has permanently lubricated roller bearings
Condition:
1. The outer body is in very good condition with no scratches, gouges, dents or other defects, except for a couple blemishes. Please see pictures for details.
2. All latches, knobs, levers, and shutter release work smoothly and firmly with no looseness.
3. No cracks or scratches in glass viewfinder or lens
4. Leather strap is in good condition with no cracks or little wear found. Still supple.
5. Could find no cracks or pinholes in the bellows. Again, looks like new.
6. The bellows material is soft to the touch with no hardening or brittleness. Still supple.
7. Mechanism for extending bellows/lens slides easily and tightly. Had little difficulty figuring out how to release slide to return to body the first time. Also, focus must be all the way in for lid to seat properly.
8. Serial #0552480 stamped on bottom of support leg on front of camera.
Overall the camera you are bidding on appears to be in very good working condition. All of the moving parts on the camera are in working condition with no looseness. Please do your own proper research for film availability before purchasing if you plan to use the camera for actual picture taking rather than for decor or collectible purposes.
