Polaroid 101 Automatic Land Camera (AS-IS, UNTESTED)

The Polaroid Automatic 101 is a classic 100-series folding packfilm instant camera produced between 1964 and 1967 as a mid-tier model in Polaroid’s original automatic line. Built with a metal chassis, durable plastic body components, and a collapsible rubber bellows assembly, it was designed to shoot 100-series peel-apart packfilm. The camera features a glass 2-element lens, an automated electronic shutter governed by an integrated front-facing “Electric Eye” light meter, and a dual-window viewfinder for composition and parallax-corrected rangefinder focusing.

Key Features and Specifications

* Instant Peel-Apart Film Format: Originally designed for Polaroid 100-series packfilms (such as Type 107 black-and-white and Type 108 color) and compatible peel-apart formats.
* Glass Optical Element: Features a 2-element glass lens offering improved image sharpness over entry-level plastic-lens models.
* Folding Bellows Construction: Protective folding design with collapsible rubber bellows and detachable front cover for safe storage and transport.
* Automatic Exposure Control: Transistorized electronic shutter powered by a 4.5V battery system works in tandem with the front-mounted photocell light meter.
* Dual-Window Viewfinder/Rangefinder: Features separate viewing and focusing windows with a swing-out rangefinder housing for precise distance adjustment.
* Exposure Trim & Flash Socket: Includes a lighter/darker exposure adjustment dial around the lens collar and a dedicated PC sync socket for external flash attachments.

Condition and Included Accessories

* Physical and Operational Condition: Untested. This item is sold strictly AS-IS, CANNOT BE RETURNED OR EXCHANGED, FINAL SALE.