![]() Mechanically and electronically, this Polaroid still functions flawlessly. Cosmetically, this Spectra is in good shape with fairly average wear and tear. The film currently loaded is discontinued Polaroid stock although compatible film is still being produced by the Impossible Project, the company that purchased Polaroid’s production machinery after they exited the instant film business in 2008. As you can see from the frame counter, there’s film in it and we still use it occasionally. This particular Polaroid Spectra was purchased brand new by my father-in-law for my mother-in-law who later passed it down to my wife. Just above the frame counter on the top plate of the camera is the most important control of all: the shutter button. Next to that is the switch that enables or disables beeps from the camera, a self-timer, autofocus override for situations that confuse the sonar rangefinder system like shooting through glass, manual flash override, exposure compensation slider, socket for the remote control receiver accessory, flash cycle indicator lights and, lastly, a frame counter. Starting from the left is the units setting (meters or feet) that will be displayed within the viewfinder which can be changed with the tip of a ball-point pen. ![]() Most of the Spectra’s controls are on the back as a series of switches next to the viewfinder. Once open, a newly revealed lever on the opposite side of the camera can be pressed to open the film door for loading and unloading. To activate the lens, the switch underneath the handstrap must be pulled. The camera uses this information to adjust the Quintic 125mm f/10 lens accordingly and takes a reading from the integrated light meter (located above the viewfinder between the lens and the flash) to calculate exposure. Using its sonar-based rangefinder system (the gold-colored disc hidden behind black mesh next to the lens), the Spectra emits a series of ultra high frequency soundwaves and then uses the echo delay to calculate the subject’s distance from the camera, much like the echolocation system used by dolphins and bats. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Spectra is its use of the sonar autofocus system pioneered by the Polaroid SX-70 Sonar OneStep in the late ’70s. With this new line of cameras came a new line of instant film named Spectra/Image/1200 film which, apart from producing rectangular instead of square images, is more or less identical to existing 600 series film. The instruction booklet includes camera specs on the back a. We are not experts! I describe my items as accurately as possible and try for the best possible photos, but it is possible that something may be overlooked.ALL ITEMS SOLD AS ISFREE! Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings.The Polaroid Spectra is the first model in the Spectra System line (also known as “Image System” and the Minolta Instant Pro in overseas markets) of instant cameras introduced by Polaroid in 1986. POLAROID SPECTRA SYSTEM CAMERA WITH INSTRUCTION BOOKLET(INCLUDES CAMERA SPECS) The camera looks clean with light to moderate signs of use. I cannot guarantee whether these items came from a pet-free or smoke-free home originally. ![]() Most of our items are vintage and may show some degree of wear or need cleaning, as indicated. We purchase most of our items from the secondary market, consignment auctions, secondhand stores, etc. ![]() This is included in the shipping price you see on our items.Dogs & Important stuff:Note: We own 1 gorgeous Black & White dog, but are nonsmokers. See photos.*Also selling a Polaroid Spirit 600 camera.Happy to combine shipping.Thank you for your time and, as always, you are getting the exact item(s) shown.**************************************PACKAGING:WE PACK BY THE GOLDEN RULE: PACK AS YE WOULD HAVE THEM PACK UNTO YOUWe package securely! We use recycled packing boxes/envelopes when possible and also sometimes charge a very small, very reasonable packing materials fee, especially on glass or fragile items. The gentleman had several Polaroid cameras, very clean and well cared for, as was everything in his house. *We went back to the estate sale's final day and were able to purchase this gentleman's last two Polaroids.I was told it works, but I have not tested it myself. Rubber eye cup is supple.We sold two Polaroid cameras over the weekend from an estate sale. Here is a Polaroid Spectra System camera. ![]()
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