The Polaroid Automatic 100 was introduced in 1963 and manufactured through 1966. It was Polaroid's first camera to use their instant "film pack" technology, a great improvement over their earlier roll style films, and was immensely successful. So successful that zillions of them were sold, and therefore zillions are still sitting in closets and attics today.
Unfortunately, Polaroid's generate minimal collectible interest, the film pack and roll film models are no longer usable, film is only readily available for the latest SX-70 type instant film technology, and the Automatic 100 is possibly the most common Polaroid ever made.
Put all that together, you have a camera that might sell for about $10 to $15 in truly excellent condition, and perhaps double that amount if in the original box. Check eBay for yourself, do a search for completed auctions using the key words Polaroid Automatic 100, and you'll see that there is no lack of the darn things and the majority won't sell at all! That's why camera collectors often refer these types of Polaroid's as "boat anchors" and "paper weights". I'm afraid it's a "white elephant" with virtually no value.
The Model 95 was Polaroid's first camera, and it was introduced in 1948. They sold zillions of the darn things into the 1950's, so they really don't have any value. In fact, virtually all Polaroid cameras are just about worthless today. No collectible interest, and really no usable value. The film for the Model 95 was discontinued in 1971. To match your 1969 VW, I'd recommend a mid to late 1960's film pack Polaroid, the best example being the Polaroid 100, but there are plenty of other similar cheap models that are common fodder at flea markets for around $5-$10 each.
I'm afraid there's nothing special or valuable about the Polaroid Model 100. It's merely an "industrial" version of their extremely common Model 95A made from 1954 to 1957. It has better gears and cogs in it to stand the extra strain of day-to-day work, and probably the majority of these cameras were used in police and security. As for selling "less than 10,000", well, you don't understand, that's a lot of sales for an industrial model.
In truly excellent condition, a Polaroid Model 100 would sell for around $20 today, and maybe double that in the original box with instructions. It's no great treasure as a collectible, as a rule, Polaroid's tender virtually no interest among collectors, and absolutely worthless as a usable piece, the roll film for these was discontinued years ago.
The cost of film is getting more expensive, and the quality is fairly close to a 1.3 mega pixel camera. I could only suggest a Polaroid SX-70 camera. This camera uses a manual focus glass lens, and allows for fairly accurate exposure control. Not in any form of calculated values, but a sliding switch for a lighter / darker image. Old, but the more fancy of the bunch. Sure to offer some nice images.
If you want to use an older film pack Polaroid, with their old style black and white emulsion, and you need manual controls, I'm afraid you're limited to the 195, the 190, European equivalent of the 195, the 180 features a really nice Zeiss Ikon rangefinder, and the 185 very rare, so essentially untouchable because collectors will pay so much for it. All the other more common film pack Polaroid's is amateur models, cheap plastic junk with automatic exposure control only. The 195 remain the most desirable and you will see prices in the $300+ range.
The 190 is the oddball that sometimes slips through the cracks in the $200 range, but is actually, I believe, a slightly better model than the 195 and should go for more! The 180 are a bit more common than the other two and have declined in value the past two years, now selling for around $200. All three are very fine cameras indeed, but you're competing with collectors and specialized professional users. You'll have to get very lucky to find one at a discount price.
Victor Epand is an expert consultant at http://www.UsedCameraSell.com/. Used Camera Sell is a community of various independent used camera sellers from around the world. Each used camera seller represents a unique style of products all their own. If you have used cameras to sell, click here to create a Camera Account.
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
The Fun of Taking Pictures Continues With Polaroid Digital Cameras
Everyone knows what “Polaroid” is, and the name is firmly associated with the famous Polaroid instant camera, which was so popular during late 1980 – early 1990. Undoubtedly, those cameras were fun; however, the camera world doesn’t remain the same. Gone are the days when the latest fad was a camera that instantly ejected a picture once it was taken. Now, Polaroid digital cameras are becoming more and more popular.
Types of Polaroid Digital Cameras
Polaroid digital cameras come in a variety of types giving plenty of choice opportunities. Another added bonus of Polaroid digital cameras is that there are some models that have been specially designed to benefit a good cause.
The m635P is a Polaroid digital camera that was designed exclusively to promote breast cancer research. On September 25, 2006, Polaroid and actress Elizabeth Hurley joined together to donate $60,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. To further promote breast cancer awareness, Polaroid introduced a special line of light pink, pink, and magenta Polaroid digital cameras.
The features of these special cameras include automatic exposure and 6.0 megapixel resolution. The cameras come with a USB/AV cable, a Li-ion rechargeable battery, a hand strap, a protective skin, an AC adapter, and a DVD with photo editing software.
The ION digital camera by Polaroid is one more remarkable achievement, combining high-end features and ease of use. This camera has 8MB of on-board memory, and because it is compact and lightweight, it is excellent for those people who are always on the go.
The ION digital camera’s other features include an electronic 10-second timer, the ability to take AVI video clips with audio as a web cam, auto white balance with automatic exposure, and a resolution of 640 x 460 pixels. Additionally, the camera generally comes with a DVD of ArcSoft software, a USB cable, and two AAA batteries.
Polaroid digital cameras are available in many other models, which you can get from a local retailer, or online, including the official Polaroid website. Prices also range depending upon the camera model and its subsequent capabilities. With any of the Polaroid digital cameras you will enjoy taking excellent pictures with amazing ease.
For more information on Polaroid Digital Cameras check out http://www.digitalcameraworld.org You'll find loads of tips and techniques plus you'll find answers to questions many others in your situation have asked before. But Hurry! For a limited time you can get your very own copy of our award winning Digital Camera Software at absolutely no cost.
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Types of Polaroid Digital Cameras
Polaroid digital cameras come in a variety of types giving plenty of choice opportunities. Another added bonus of Polaroid digital cameras is that there are some models that have been specially designed to benefit a good cause.
The m635P is a Polaroid digital camera that was designed exclusively to promote breast cancer research. On September 25, 2006, Polaroid and actress Elizabeth Hurley joined together to donate $60,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. To further promote breast cancer awareness, Polaroid introduced a special line of light pink, pink, and magenta Polaroid digital cameras.
The features of these special cameras include automatic exposure and 6.0 megapixel resolution. The cameras come with a USB/AV cable, a Li-ion rechargeable battery, a hand strap, a protective skin, an AC adapter, and a DVD with photo editing software.
The ION digital camera by Polaroid is one more remarkable achievement, combining high-end features and ease of use. This camera has 8MB of on-board memory, and because it is compact and lightweight, it is excellent for those people who are always on the go.
The ION digital camera’s other features include an electronic 10-second timer, the ability to take AVI video clips with audio as a web cam, auto white balance with automatic exposure, and a resolution of 640 x 460 pixels. Additionally, the camera generally comes with a DVD of ArcSoft software, a USB cable, and two AAA batteries.
Polaroid digital cameras are available in many other models, which you can get from a local retailer, or online, including the official Polaroid website. Prices also range depending upon the camera model and its subsequent capabilities. With any of the Polaroid digital cameras you will enjoy taking excellent pictures with amazing ease.
For more information on Polaroid Digital Cameras check out http://www.digitalcameraworld.org You'll find loads of tips and techniques plus you'll find answers to questions many others in your situation have asked before. But Hurry! For a limited time you can get your very own copy of our award winning Digital Camera Software at absolutely no cost.
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Flower Photography Tips
Flower Photography Tips by Sarah-Jane Covey
Flower Photo Tips - 15 ways to improve your flower photography and plant pictures
1. Use a diffuser to block out the harsh light on sunny days.
2. Take photos of flowers on overcast days.
3. Blur the background to allow your subject to stand out in your picture. Use a macro lens or the largest aperture you can to achieve a small depth of field.
4. Avoid windy days to avoid motion blur.
5. Look at composition, have you correctly framed your subject? Try the thirds rule and avoid always placing the flower in the centre of the picture.
6. Experiment in adverse weather conditions. Frost and dew add extra impact to your photos.
7. Make sure you use the lowest ISO setting on your camera.
8. Use a tripod to obtain pin sharp photographs.
9. Make the flower the focal point in the photo. Try filling the frame with the flower and have no background showing.
10. Pay attention to what is in the background, you don't want to have a label in your picture, do a little "gardening", but be careful if you are not in your own garden.
11. If you take a photo of more than one flower, try and make it an odd number.
12. Look for flowers that are perfect, a nibbled petal looks tatty.
13. Try for a different perspective, from below, from above, in profile.
14. Use the histogram on your camera to ensure that you have no clipping.
15. Be creative with your lighting. Try back lit shots.
About the Author
Contemporary fine art flower & plant photo prints, canvas pictures and greetings cards for sale by UK based garden photographer Sarah-Jane Covey. Specialising in vibrantly colourful, modern, close-up macro flower photography images.
To see more flower information and pictures visit http://www.sarahjanecovey.co.uk/gallery
Flower Photo Tips - 15 ways to improve your flower photography and plant pictures
1. Use a diffuser to block out the harsh light on sunny days.
2. Take photos of flowers on overcast days.
3. Blur the background to allow your subject to stand out in your picture. Use a macro lens or the largest aperture you can to achieve a small depth of field.
4. Avoid windy days to avoid motion blur.
5. Look at composition, have you correctly framed your subject? Try the thirds rule and avoid always placing the flower in the centre of the picture.
6. Experiment in adverse weather conditions. Frost and dew add extra impact to your photos.
7. Make sure you use the lowest ISO setting on your camera.
8. Use a tripod to obtain pin sharp photographs.
9. Make the flower the focal point in the photo. Try filling the frame with the flower and have no background showing.
10. Pay attention to what is in the background, you don't want to have a label in your picture, do a little "gardening", but be careful if you are not in your own garden.
11. If you take a photo of more than one flower, try and make it an odd number.
12. Look for flowers that are perfect, a nibbled petal looks tatty.
13. Try for a different perspective, from below, from above, in profile.
14. Use the histogram on your camera to ensure that you have no clipping.
15. Be creative with your lighting. Try back lit shots.
About the Author
Contemporary fine art flower & plant photo prints, canvas pictures and greetings cards for sale by UK based garden photographer Sarah-Jane Covey. Specialising in vibrantly colourful, modern, close-up macro flower photography images.
To see more flower information and pictures visit http://www.sarahjanecovey.co.uk/gallery
Monday, February 16, 2009
Photography: 5 Most Popular Types of Photography
Photography: 5 Most Popular Types of Photography by Alexis Brunswick
Photography has quickly become one of the most popular pastimes for adults and children alike. With today's technology, it's not difficult to see why so many people are stepping behind the camera and looking at the world through the lenses of digital photography.
Below you will find five of the most popular types of photography and a brief description of each. Don't worry, these aren't the only types of photography in the world, there are many more to choose from as well:
1. Nature. Nature is, by far, one of the most popular types of photography. From breathtaking sunsets and waterfalls to fascinating volcanoes and mountains the rewards of capturing the world's natural beauty are limitless. There's a world of opportunity right outside your door.
2. People. Taking photos of people has been and will always be a great way to share memories and capture the important moments of life. There are many ways to photograph people, including staged photos, natural photos, black and white pictures and more. Many professional photographers love taking pictures of newborn babies. Anne Geddes is just one of several professionals who have made their living off of selling photos of newborn babies.
3. Travel. Travel pictures have become more and more popular, not only for tourists but for professional photographers as well. Photos of ancient buildings and scenic cities capture the cultures and traditions of people all over the world. Travel photos can range from pictures of people and places to objects and wildlife.
4. Abstract. Abstract photographs have increased in popularity over the past few years. These types of photos are becoming a common choice for home-owners looking for a special piece of art in their home. A large abstract picture can be the focal point of a living room, bedroom or studio and can help release a personal sense of style.
5. Product. Product photos are a great way to increase sales. These types of photos are generally professionally taken and used for marketing purposes by larger companies. Shoes, clothing, furniture, cars, home decor and, even homes, are all popular items when it comes to product photos.
The type of photography equipment you use - and the photography lighting for specific shots - will have a huge impact on your end products. Investing time and money to maximize the potential, will have a huge impact on the end product. Good luck!
About the Author
Alexis Brunswick is very interested in photography. She's interested to learn more about the different types of photography and is looking forward to taking photography courses in the future
Photography has quickly become one of the most popular pastimes for adults and children alike. With today's technology, it's not difficult to see why so many people are stepping behind the camera and looking at the world through the lenses of digital photography.
Below you will find five of the most popular types of photography and a brief description of each. Don't worry, these aren't the only types of photography in the world, there are many more to choose from as well:
1. Nature. Nature is, by far, one of the most popular types of photography. From breathtaking sunsets and waterfalls to fascinating volcanoes and mountains the rewards of capturing the world's natural beauty are limitless. There's a world of opportunity right outside your door.
2. People. Taking photos of people has been and will always be a great way to share memories and capture the important moments of life. There are many ways to photograph people, including staged photos, natural photos, black and white pictures and more. Many professional photographers love taking pictures of newborn babies. Anne Geddes is just one of several professionals who have made their living off of selling photos of newborn babies.
3. Travel. Travel pictures have become more and more popular, not only for tourists but for professional photographers as well. Photos of ancient buildings and scenic cities capture the cultures and traditions of people all over the world. Travel photos can range from pictures of people and places to objects and wildlife.
4. Abstract. Abstract photographs have increased in popularity over the past few years. These types of photos are becoming a common choice for home-owners looking for a special piece of art in their home. A large abstract picture can be the focal point of a living room, bedroom or studio and can help release a personal sense of style.
5. Product. Product photos are a great way to increase sales. These types of photos are generally professionally taken and used for marketing purposes by larger companies. Shoes, clothing, furniture, cars, home decor and, even homes, are all popular items when it comes to product photos.
The type of photography equipment you use - and the photography lighting for specific shots - will have a huge impact on your end products. Investing time and money to maximize the potential, will have a huge impact on the end product. Good luck!
About the Author
Alexis Brunswick is very interested in photography. She's interested to learn more about the different types of photography and is looking forward to taking photography courses in the future
An Expert Note About Exposure
An Expert Note About Exposure by James D. Humphrey
Exposure is one of the basic terms used in photography. In photo contests, exposure is played according to the artist perspective in trying to produce a perfect image. This is determined by the sensitivity of the medium used. Some artists still use photographic films in photo contests to fool around with the exposure since more advanced cameras requires less exposure and has a higher ISO rating.
The Exposure Triangle is composed of elements:
ISO, Aperture and the Shutter Speed.ISO - the measure of a digital camera sensor's sensitivity to light Aperture - the size of the opening in the lens when a picture is taken Shutter Speed - the amount of time that the shutter is open
Each of the three factors play a part of its own in relation to light. According to an expert photo competition editor, the intersection of these three elements works out the correct exposure of an image. Another thing to keep in mind if try to use this technique in actual photo competitions is you can't totally favor one element from another. This means that you can never really focus on ISO alone but you have to consider all three elements to create a desirable portrait.
For us to fully comprehend and remember the relationship of the elements in the exposure triangle, Darren Rowse make use of metaphors. Here are some of the metaphors he used.
The Window
Here, Rowse described the camera as a window with shutters that open and close. He characterized the size of the window as the aperture and the shutter speed to be the amount of time the shutters of the window is left open. The concept is very similar to the actual triangle and you can practically imagine his metaphor even if your in the middle of a photo competition you will easily remember Rowse's "The Window". Now imagine yourself inside the room where the window is and are wearing sunglasses. Your eyes become desensitized to the light that comes in - this exhibits a low ISO scenario. To increase the size of the ISO, all you have to do is brighten the room. Do this by increasing the time that the shutters are open (decrease shutter speed) or you could increase the dimension of the window (increase aperture) or you can take off your glasses (make the ISO larger).
Sunbaking
This metaphor is a lot easier to digest since I personally have had experience being under the sun to get myself tanned. A friend of Danny's shared this with him and I bet he's into photography contests too. The concept here is that your skin type would be the ISO rating since everyone has different sensitivity with the sun's ray. The shutter speed would be the time you keep yourself under the sun. Having sunburns mean you are over exposed, well that's a fact. The aperture is the sun lotion you apply to your skin to protect it from too much heat. Here, the strength of the sun lotion determines the relationship of it to the amount of time you can be under the sun. The stronger the lotion, the longer you can expose your body and as a result even a person with sensitive skin can soak a little longer.
Now I hope you have that light bulb over your head on the concept of exposure. Mastering exposure is very tricky and even expert photographers have to adjust their setting once in a while. When you try to experiment with exposure, whether at home, as you travel or even in photography contests, always remember that changing each element in the exposure triangle not only impacts the exposure of the image but each one also has an impact upon other aspects of it.
If you're really eager to know some combination settings for ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed you should try searching for advices from picture contest sites or forums. You will find many suggestion and ideas there. Picture contest sites are everywhere so you won't have a hard time finding a good one.
About the Author
James D. Humphrey is one of the developers and sales executive of Photo laureates. The site's photo contest provide a platform of artistic expression for amateur and professional photographers to gain exposure and recognition.
Exposure is one of the basic terms used in photography. In photo contests, exposure is played according to the artist perspective in trying to produce a perfect image. This is determined by the sensitivity of the medium used. Some artists still use photographic films in photo contests to fool around with the exposure since more advanced cameras requires less exposure and has a higher ISO rating.
The Exposure Triangle is composed of elements:
ISO, Aperture and the Shutter Speed.ISO - the measure of a digital camera sensor's sensitivity to light Aperture - the size of the opening in the lens when a picture is taken Shutter Speed - the amount of time that the shutter is open
Each of the three factors play a part of its own in relation to light. According to an expert photo competition editor, the intersection of these three elements works out the correct exposure of an image. Another thing to keep in mind if try to use this technique in actual photo competitions is you can't totally favor one element from another. This means that you can never really focus on ISO alone but you have to consider all three elements to create a desirable portrait.
For us to fully comprehend and remember the relationship of the elements in the exposure triangle, Darren Rowse make use of metaphors. Here are some of the metaphors he used.
The Window
Here, Rowse described the camera as a window with shutters that open and close. He characterized the size of the window as the aperture and the shutter speed to be the amount of time the shutters of the window is left open. The concept is very similar to the actual triangle and you can practically imagine his metaphor even if your in the middle of a photo competition you will easily remember Rowse's "The Window". Now imagine yourself inside the room where the window is and are wearing sunglasses. Your eyes become desensitized to the light that comes in - this exhibits a low ISO scenario. To increase the size of the ISO, all you have to do is brighten the room. Do this by increasing the time that the shutters are open (decrease shutter speed) or you could increase the dimension of the window (increase aperture) or you can take off your glasses (make the ISO larger).
Sunbaking
This metaphor is a lot easier to digest since I personally have had experience being under the sun to get myself tanned. A friend of Danny's shared this with him and I bet he's into photography contests too. The concept here is that your skin type would be the ISO rating since everyone has different sensitivity with the sun's ray. The shutter speed would be the time you keep yourself under the sun. Having sunburns mean you are over exposed, well that's a fact. The aperture is the sun lotion you apply to your skin to protect it from too much heat. Here, the strength of the sun lotion determines the relationship of it to the amount of time you can be under the sun. The stronger the lotion, the longer you can expose your body and as a result even a person with sensitive skin can soak a little longer.
Now I hope you have that light bulb over your head on the concept of exposure. Mastering exposure is very tricky and even expert photographers have to adjust their setting once in a while. When you try to experiment with exposure, whether at home, as you travel or even in photography contests, always remember that changing each element in the exposure triangle not only impacts the exposure of the image but each one also has an impact upon other aspects of it.
If you're really eager to know some combination settings for ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed you should try searching for advices from picture contest sites or forums. You will find many suggestion and ideas there. Picture contest sites are everywhere so you won't have a hard time finding a good one.
About the Author
James D. Humphrey is one of the developers and sales executive of Photo laureates. The site's photo contest provide a platform of artistic expression for amateur and professional photographers to gain exposure and recognition.
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