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Polaroid CU5
France Version française
Photos by EL text by EL. From the collection of EL. Last update 2023-01-20 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in from 1964 to (After) 1978.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 10251

See the complete technical specifications

Chronology of cameras Polaroid 

The successors to the Swinger, the Colorpack cameras make up a vast family of cameras that use pack films. The entire range of cameras is built around the Pack 80 and Pack 100.

The use of pack films represents a significant advancement for users. Loading is greatly simplified compared to roll films. One needs to open the back of the camera, remove the empty pack, insert a new one by sliding it under the film shield. White tabs must emerge from the pack before closing the back of the camera, which is then secured in place with a large clip.

Since the two batteries are not included in the pack, they need to be changed at least once a year. They are housed in a removable compartment located in the camera's chamber.

After taking a shot, a sequence of actions needs to be followed to retrieve the photo, as the development is done externally. This process takes around 30 seconds for black and white films and 1 minute for color films. The prints do not need to be lacquered for proper preservation. The development time must be meticulously adhered to, and some models feature a timer to assist the user. Once the time has passed, the negative must be separated from the print. Thus, while there is indeed progress in loading, the development process still requires attention. It will take the SX-70 films to truly simplify this process.


In France :

  Years Pack 80 (8,8 x 8,5 cm) Pack 100
(8,5 x 10,5 cm)
Sale Price (francs)  
87 (N&B)
88
105 (Neg/Pos) 107 (N&B)
108
    3200 ASA 75 ASA   3200 ASA 75 ASA

Model 3000 polaroid 1969-70       Yes   128 (1970) Fixfocus, meniscus
Colorpack II polaroid 1969-71       Yes Yes 182 (1970) Triplet. Focusing
Colorpack III   1970-74       Yes Yes 233 (1970) like Colorpack II, with timer
Colorpack 80
polaroid 1971-76 Yes Yes       171 (1973)  
Colopack 82 polaroid 1972-76 Yes Yes       205 (1973) like Colorpack 80, with timer
Colorpack 88 polaroid 1974-76   Yes       170 (1975) like Colorpack 80
Colorpack 100 polaroid 1973-76       Yes Yes 276 (1975)  
Zip polaroid 1972-76 Yes         <100 (1972) Fixfocus, basic
Big Shot polaroid 1972-74         Yes 180 (1972)  
Starting from 1976, the lineup undergoes a name change, and the cameras are renamed as the EE series.
EE22 polaroid 1976-78 Yes         125 (1976) Fixfocus
EE33 polaroid 1976-78   Yes       152 (1976)  
EE44 polaroid 1976-78 Yes Yes       208 (1976)  
EE55 polaroid 1976-78   Yes Yes   Yes 235 (1976)  
EE66 polaroid 1976-78 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 287 (1976)  
EE100 polaroid 1977-80 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 427 (1977)  
In 1978, another name change occurs. The lineup becomes more limited, signaling the approaching end of the Colorpack era.
Instant 10 polaroid 1978-80   Yes       149 (1978)  
Instant 20 polaroid 1978-80 Yes Yes       153 (1979)  
Instant 30 polaroid 1978-80 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 199 (1978)  

Colorpack cameras are usually designed to accommodate a Flash-Cube. A Fresnel lens is sometimes used as a diffuser.

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This model is uncommon because of its specialized use. It is intended for photography in the medical field (dentists, doctors) or industrial (inventories, small components, reproduction of documents, etc.)

The camera body is compatible with two interchangeable lenses with built-in trigger (127 mm and Tominon 4.5/75 mm) and a back for Pack 100. The shutter has 10 speeds (1/125 to 1s, B, T) and 8 openings (from 4 to 45). The lens settings are accessible through a small hatch on the top of the camera.
An electronic flash is integrated around each lens.

Many accessories can be added, especially to grow (multiply ratio). They are inserted between the body and the lens to increase the optical ratio (up to two ratio multipliers at a time).

Other accessories also include a focusless rangefinder (involving movement around the subject). Covers, filters and dental mirrors attach to specific mounts that fit on the front of the lens.

The camera itself does not have a darken/lighten setting, this is on the flash power supply. Flash output can be increased or decreased to compensate for exposure.

Polaroid CU5



Polaroid CU5

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Ce modèle a fait l'objet d'un brevet (3295425). Il a été déposé le 30 décembre 1964, avec comme inventeurs Herbert A. Bing et Philip Boone.

CU5

La description du brevet mentionne qu'il s'agit d'un appareil photo capable de produire rapidement des épreuves noir et blanc, ou couleurs, dans le domaine de la macro-photographie.





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