What is the value of a Polaroid Land camera?

Answer 1

Because these cameras are so plentiful, they typically sell at auction for less than $30.00, even in top condition. The most common price is in the $10-20 range, although it's still possible to find a bargain for $5.00 or less.

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The Polaroid 210 Land camera, manufactured from 1967-1969, is probably the most common folding pack camera on the market. Polaroid sold more than 1.5 million of these at a retail price of $49.99

This model uses Series 100/660 pack film that is still available through Polaroid, Fujifilm and the Impossible Project. Although the cost per shot is a little steep compared to digital (about $1.00) each, the Land cameras are an interesting piece of Americana.

[December 2010]

Answer 2

A collector can pick up an old 800 in working condition for $3 to near-mint for $40.

Additional Information

The 800 was a roll film model made from 1957-1962. Film is no longer available and the value is virtually nil, even though many of these can be found in mint condition. IMHO, these were marvels of engineering and manufacturing that were too expensive and complex for the average picture taker to handle. The lure of instant Photography sold many of these cameras but the realities of operation relegated many to the back of the closet. FWIW, I believe these were similar to the Model 150 but had a lifetime guarantee that probably died with the company.

Some people have experimented with converting the old 800s for use with 120 roll film (also becoming expensive) with acceptable, but not stellar, results. Most of these cameras remain unsold at auction.

[December 2010]

Answer 3

Since the film, batteries and disposable flash devices are no longer made, the only value can come from collector value. My estimate is $5.00

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While it's true that you can no longer get the Series-40 roll film for the 1948 Model 95a or 95b Land camera, if it's in very good condition, it may be worth as much as much as $60. You may only get $5 if the bellows are torn or the body's beat up, but most of these cameras sell in the $20-35 range.

Answer 4

The Polaroid 340 Land camera was manufactured from 1969-1971 and used Series 100/660 pack film, which is still available, but expensive. The unit included an automatic developer timer, but was otherwise similar to the older 230 model. The original retail price was $99.99.

These cameras are not particularly popular with collectors, and currently sell for $5-$60, depending on condition and accessories.

[November 2010]

Answer 5

Today, the 850 has almost no value to collectors and is difficult to sell. Don't be mislead by high listing prices; this camera averages $10-20 in good condition.

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The Polaroid 850 Electric Eye camera was manufactured for Polaroid by GE from 1961-1963. It used roll film that was discontinued in 1992, but some people who didn't care about maintaining the camera in original condition have successfully converted the 850 for use with 100 Pack film, which is still available but expensive, or standard 120 roll film, which requires lab processing. The cameras were very heavy, but top of the line consumer models during their era.

[December 2010]

Answer 6

Not much, but it depends on the model number, condition and accessories. The Land cameras that use 100-pack film, which is still available, have a higher value than those requiring discontinued film.

You can find most models of Land cameras for under $35, if working.

[December 2010]

Answer 7

The Polaroid Model 320 was manufactured from 1969-1971, so the camera would be 41-43 years old as of 2010. Polaroid produced between 750,000 and 900,000 units at a retail price of $59.99.

The 320 uses Series 100/660 pack film, which is still available through Polaroid, Fujifilm and Impossible Project.

[November 2010]

Answer 8

I can't tell you that, but I can tell you that the number you think is the serial number is not the serial number. The reason being, my camera has the exact same number on it. So it must be a model number. I can't find any other numbers on the camera to reflect a serial number.

Answer 9

Almost nothing. I picked one up at a junk sale for about AU$4. It only takes type 87 polaroid film which was discontinued in 2007 and is nearly impossible to find now.