{"product_id":"vintage-polaroid-automatic-100-land-camera-kit-case-flash-manual-model-268","title":"Vintage Polaroid Automatic 100 Land Camera Kit Case Flash Manual Model 268","description":"Vintage Polaroid Automatic 100 Land Camera w\/ Case Flash Manual Model 268 1963\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep back into the golden age of instant photography with this beautiful Polaroid Automatic 100 Land Camera, introduced in 1963 during the pioneering years of instant photography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned under the vision of Polaroid founder Edwin Land, the Automatic 100 was one of the company’s premium consumer cameras. It featured automatic exposure, a coupled rangefinder focusing system, and a sharp glass lens, making it an advanced camera for its day. Originally retailing for approximately $165 in 1963 (well over $1,300 in today’s dollars), this was a serious investment for photography enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis camera appears to have been well cared for and includes several original accessories, making it a wonderful display piece, collector’s item, or restoration candidate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Polaroid Automatic 100 Land Camera\u003cbr\u003e• Original Polaroid hard carrying case\u003cbr\u003e• Original instruction booklet\u003cbr\u003e• Polaroid Model 268 flash attachment\u003cbr\u003e• Box of GE M3 Flashbulbs\u003cbr\u003e• Original leather carrying strap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Bellows appear clean and intact.\u003cbr\u003e• Lens appears clean with no obvious damage.\u003cbr\u003e• Camera opens and closes smoothly.\u003cbr\u003e• Original carrying case shows expected vintage wear with some edge and corner wear.\u003cbr\u003e• Flash attachment shows light cosmetic wear and some oxidation consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e• Flashbulbs are included as found and are untested.\u003cbr\u003e• Camera has not been film tested due to the discontinued film format and is being sold as-is, untested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the description and condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an outstanding piece of Polaroid history that would make an excellent addition to any vintage camera collection or mid-century photography display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’re a couple of Gen X kids who decided we’d rather spend our days hunting for treasures than working for “the man.” We’re currently sorting through three large New England estates filled with antiques, collectibles, cameras, curiosities, and wonderfully unexpected finds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge has become an expert at packing fragile treasures, so your purchase will be packed with exceptional care to help ensure it arrives safely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease check out our other listings. We add new treasures regularly!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Covered Cauldron\u003cbr\u003eA Witch’s Mercantile 🧙✨","brand":"Polaroid","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":49893477974168,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/3684\/8280\/files\/35defb77-196f-4d15-acd6-c923e4ad52e7.jpg?v=1789305942","url":"https:\/\/thecoveredcauldron.com\/products\/vintage-polaroid-automatic-100-land-camera-kit-case-flash-manual-model-268","provider":"The Covered Cauldron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}