The Spectra is part of the Image line of cameras which Polaroid introduced in 1986, with the aim of capturing more of the advanced photographer market for integral instant film.
Rather than repeat the history of Polaroid and Edwin Land, this was covered in the review of the Polaroid Sun 660 Autofocus. Let us find out a bit more about this camera and see how it measures up to expectations. Based on that experience, the expectation from this review was quite high. If you are more inclined towards the square format, the Polaroid Sun 660 Autofocus has been reviewed here previously. While this is not a big increase in real estate, it does allow photos to breathe. Where this film differs is that rather than the traditional Polaroid image with a square size of 79 x 79mm (3.1 x 3.1in) it produces a wider image at 92 x 73mm (3.6 x 2.9in). A very similar camera was also released under the Minolta brand, called the Instant. The Spectra is part of the Polaroid Image System of cameras, which use the type 1200 film, but generally only referred to as the Spectra film. Sleek but with angled edges to it, and if used well can take you back in time (technically all photography does that, as it captures a moment in time). The shape could be compared to the DeLorean in Back to the Future. But this is part of a design which works, opens up only as much as needed and even open is quite easy to hold in the hand with the hand strap. When it opens up though, it reminds you of a Sun 600 that is partly open. Almost like an SX-70 when folded down, but not as thin. The shape of the camera is very sharp and very much functional. It does still maintain the Polaroid ethic of the time, to ensure it remains easy to use. Aimed at the more advanced user and unlike the 600s and even the 1000 series, it offers quite a few extra controls. The Spectra is more advanced and complicated than the Sun 600 series, and generally produces a better quality result. The Spectra uses the same film formula as the Polaroid 600 cameras but is in a wider format rather than the more well known square. There are a range of accessories available, including a copy stand, trick-shot lens kit, closeup kit and law enforcement kit.Square instant photography too limiting? Want a camera that fits nicely on The Love Boat set? You have a preference for the Polaroid integral instant film? There is one camera that fits this bill, it is the Polaroid Spectra! The Spectra cameras are easy to use and produce good results on a somewhat larger film than the 600 series. This gives a field of view slightly wider than a 50mm lens on a 35mm camera, and the small aperture gives acceptable depth of field without sharp focussing.
#Polaroid spectra pro pro
The Spectra Pro has a "quintic" plastic 3-element f/10 125mm lens. While Polaroid film is no longer available, the Impossible Project has some in development that will work in this camera, though it is not up to the standards of the original Polaroid film yet. Unfortunately there is no Spectra equivalent of the excellent SLR680- if there was, it would easily be the best Polaroid camera. It is the most sophisticated control system available on any Polaroid instant film camera, and can produce remarkable results with care.
#Polaroid spectra pro manual
The Spectra Pro has an LCD control screen that allows manual focussing, multiple exposures, timed exposures, long exposures and flash inhibit.
#Polaroid spectra pro series
Spectra cameras are physically more compact than the 600 series cameras, and came equipped with sonar autofocus, automatic exposure and a digital control system. Spectra was the successor to Polaroid's successful 600 series. Nice Polaroid camera with good controls and excellent trickshot capability
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