Polaroid Land Camera - Field Test
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- Relax as I take my vintage Polaroid 250 Land Camera out into the field and take e few test photographs.
This is the second video in a series of videos featuring this wonderful camera. In the first video, I unboxed the camera from its original box and gave you a tour of this beautiful piece of mechanical art. If you missed it you can click the following link to view the video.
• Polaroid Land Camera ASMR
The Polaroid model 250 is part of the series of Polaroid cameras that started with the Automatic 100 and finished with the Automatic model 450
This Polaroid camera shares a common set of features with all models in this line such as:
Folding bellows, automatic exposure, and use of 100-series Pack-film. The 250 is one of the higher-end models of the 100-400 series line of folding Pack-film Land Cameras, and though similar to the 100, 350, 360 and 450 models; it lacks the electronic development timer of the later (higher-numbered) models.
Manufactured from 1967 until 1969, early models of the 250 have a larger viewfinder window than the later Zeiss-Ikon rangefinder models. Functionally identical, the earlier model has a larger window at the rear. About midway through the 250's life cycle, the viewfinder was changed to match the same type that would be used on the 350 and 450 models, effectively meaning there were 2 versions of the 250 produced. Having the Zeiss-Ikon viewfinder, mine is an example of the later model Polaroid 250.
The 250 is a very nice camera and it has a few advantages over the majority of the other, 'consumer' models in the series, such as:
Zeiss Ikon-designed rangefinder, with projected frame lines and parallax compensation.
Tripod mount on all-metal body
3 element glass lens (114mm f8.8)
Retailing for $160, the 250 was produced from 1967 until 1969, when it was replaced by the model 350.
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I've been a subscriber for years and I've never commented on a video of yours but I must say that this may be your greatest one yet! Great voice, great scenery, and on a subject that is unique to your channel. Hope to see more!
***** Thank you. I appreciate your kind words:)
Beautiful work! Polaroids have this unique magical feeling.
It’s 2024, and I still wish for a new video with this Polaroid camera.
Another wonderful video! Thank you so much for sharing all this interesting stuff with us! :)
DonnaASMR You are very welcome. Glad you liked it!
There is one thing modern digital camera's can't reach, even against an old dinosaur like this one: dynamic range.
Sure, we have filters to emulate the sight of a polaroid picture (dust texture and frame included), but the whole detail between light and shadow and the general feel....
Thanks for making this! It didn't relax me, as my jaw dropped to floor the second you peeled away the negative to reveal the first picture. ;)
Can't wait to see more! :))
That ladybug is obviously a wannabe photographer. Another great relaxing video, thanks!
bosoxfan85 Thank you!
love when you do your field trips. Another quality piece from the godfather of asmr
mickey leboeuf Thanks Mickey.
lol you sound like a golf announcer hahahaa I couldn't stop laughing from the beginning.
+Garrett Mcwhirter Glad you were entertained my friend.
Wow quality of photo was way better than expected.
This was such a fun video to watch. And, as always, really enjoy your little bits of humor thrown in. :)
Love all of your photography and camera related videos. This is one of the best yet! :-)
Jennifer M Thank you. Glad you liked it:)
Love the boardwalk scene. Reminds me of a puzzle point and click video game I use to play called Myst. Especially with the song at the end. Nice and peaceful with a mysterious hint.
I really liked this video! The retro-photography was such a refreshing and relaxing idea for ASMR. Your video editing skills are quite superb too.
What a beautiful view and camera
song at the end sounded like shady was about to lay a cypher
TheMurf Never in a viddy diddy, I save my cypher for the freestyle battles at the Rox.
Wow It takes surprisingly good photos, better than I expected
It's certainly nice to see how the picture turned out right on the spot.
You're so relaxing I keep on expecting a jumpscare in the middle of the video haha
Another great video. Fun camera. My dad had one in the '60's before he moved to a Nikon F.
That
Camera is so cool the picture came out so good
man even the intro is relaxing.
This was an awesome video!!! Thank you for sharing it!!
Zerocool0791 Thanks, glad you like it:)
I love it! That camera is indeed in pristine condition :O
Great video! My favorite sound is wind & trees
Now I want a Polaroid Land Camera. :)
Beautiful.
Awesome video! Long time fan of your work!!! I actually just purchased one of these cameras today after marveling over yours for the past few months! Found one that was basically brand new and included a nice Polaroid Case with instruction manuals and etc.
Your getting very good at videos, great work.
Nice lesson. How about a lesson on the type of negative or flatbed scanners that are best to use to get Polaroid negative into computer.
Magical
Very nice, nice place too! Reminds me of a bog trail at a local park by me... You've given me some great ideas! And a relaxing afternoon....;)
Please more camera videos! Love these :)
I just picked up a 240 near mint and I love it
Great video! I really hope you make more polaroid camera videos Maestro! Maybe on the birds I heard in the background or on the holy water at the bay. God job and Merrry Christmas Maestro!
MrSunnyset Merry Christmas to you also, and thanks for commenting:)
This was super helpful!
When will we see the Land Camera back in use?
Great video. Would it be possible to produce more in this vein, I mean taking pictures out in the field. Fascinating and relaxing.
Paul Somers Yes, there will be more trips into the field with cameras. I just not sure when. In the Fall most likely. Thanks for watching:)
That bridge looked like the swamp out of the original Myst
The lady bug earned my like 😭
Just a random thought, I bet that board walk gets mighty slippery on account of how green the rails are. Does someone come through and pressure wash it, or Is there some singles on it?
It's been too long since your last video I'm sorry but I'm subscribing
what size is the picture? I have been thinking of getting a couple of bellows cameras to modify and repurpose as a DIY large format stereo camera. I am thinking if 120 roll film can be used or making film holders for something larger like a 8x5 negative.
I loved this video x100
Nice! I hope we get to see more of this camera. The song at the end, what is it?
Ine S. Thanks. More to come on the Polaroid. I'll also be doing a video on my other Polaroids as well. As for the song at the end, it's entitled "Get back Up" and is from the music library that You Tube makes available to content creators.
I love the Fuji 100 Polaroid film. I really hope they keep making it. Did you know you can recover the negatives and print them in the darkroom? I haven't tried it, but it's on my list.
eggy68 Haven't heard of any plans by Fuji for dropping the film, so hopefully we're safe. AS for the negatives, yes, you can print/scan from them but they will need cleaned first. Thanks for commenting:)
RelaxingASMR Actually, Fuji dropped the axe on the FP-3000B just last year which is really sad… Because the FP-3000B produced a very beautiful B&W..! As for the FP-100C, it is safe for now and is the only peel apart film being produced now. Fuji dropped everything else except for this film! :( I just hope they don't make a stupid decision like Polaroid did and drop this one too!
Was it a live commentary? Nice vid keep up the good work! :)
I was ticked at the lady bug exploring the camera.
Mint Camera, and the way you handled your camera is really fetishlike.:)
Money maker Fetishlike? lol! Just being careful with it. Like to make my stuff last a lifetime:) Thanks for commenting.
I Loved the video alot
Justin Wintermute Thanks! Hope to do more videos featuring this camera:)
RelaxingASMR that would cool the picture turned out great
How much is a land camera in that condition worth? Great video and very relaxing.
Rick Andrews I just did a quick Ebay search and the range seems to be about $80 to $200.
Thanks:)
Rick Andrews $15 on 4.16.15 out of Missouri.
I want to buy a square shooter land camera 2 , do you know if I can find the film anywhere ?? thanks ☺
I really enjoy your videos; what is the name of the song that can be heard at the end of this video?
Even ladybugs appreciate ASMR!
also if you plan on keeping your images it's wise to keep the negatives for scanning later
love the boardwalk shot!
I noticed that the temperature chart only goes down to 10°C. Does it not work in colder tempteratures at all?
Roflcopter4b Your guess is as good as mine. This however, is straight from Fuji:
This film is designed for use at temperatures between
10°C and 30°C (50°F and 95°F), but yields best
results at 25°C (77°F)
Nice
What is that for a bag? I just bought the Polaroid 250 and I need a bag
RelaxingASMR,
Are you a veteran? If you dont mind me asking.
Does it have to be on a tripod in order to take clear photos?
kate s No, in bright conditions you can hand-hold without a problem:)
I'm new to all this so this might be a dumb question, why does he have to keep the "negs"?
I don't have to keep them. I want to keep them:)
Does anything happen to the photo if you don't peel It off after 2 minutes?
Hi, the film is self terminating, I have pulled a photo and peeled it an hour later, all was good. Cheers, jon
Love the photos, but they seem kinda creepy to me somehow...idk, it's probably just the antique-y feel to them, I suppose!
Let me recommend you Lipikar from La Roche posay for your hands ;)
Sounds like a huge flock of cranes in the background...
What's with the copyright marks? Worried about getting your videos stolen or something?
I can't understand why you discarded the negs.
canturgan I have been keeping the good ones. When I get around to washing the chemicals off of the negatives I may make a video of the process.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA someone needs some hand lotion
Great vid tho
Just use your phone, bro!!!! Lol kidding I love yestertech.
Save, the negatives so, if something
Happends, to the original, photograph
You have, the negative to make copies.
Plus, I was enjoying, the lady bug
On, your Polaroid it, made me happy, to see that, also called
The, flying V.W.
remind of bob ross lol
of your film is newer it will be self terminating
SO WHAT HAPPENED?YOU DIED OF BOREDOM AFTER THIS FIELDTRIP?