Eric;
I checked the battery on my multimeter and it is a bit weak (getting about
3.8 v, it should be 4.5v). I was ready to give up on it, figuring the
battery would not be available. I am going to contact polaroid to see if
the batteries are still available.
My dad was a big fan of polaroids so this is a semi-nostalgic journey for
me. I remember doing some physics labs in college (around 1980) and using a
polaroid with b&w film to show the trajectory motion of a ball (using a
strobe light in a darkened room). I am now a science teacher and so I was
thinking of using it for that in addition to just playing with it. Computer
simulations just do not seem as effective in teaching this. The kids
believe you can get a computer to show anything; it just doesn't seem real
to them.
Now you know the rest of the story!
dave
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 10:55:47 -0500
From: "Eric Lawton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: OT: Re: Finally a bargain
Dave,
Definately give that Polaroid a try. I picked up a Model 250 at an auction
a couple of years ago for $1. The camera looks and works like brand new. I
occaisionally take it out and shoot with it and I find it quite fun. The
camera is well built, the zeiss rangefinder is fun to use and the instant
print is great for feedback. I learn a lot from the instant feedback since
I usually shoot 35mm slides and get them developed through the mail (2 week
turnaround - no local processors). The polaroid costs about $1 per shot - I
usually shoot type 669 color film. The polaroid look is definately
different than 35mm. I believe batteries are still available direct from
Polaroid - or hook up some AA bateries to get the proper voltage (3V or 4.5V
.. can't remember).
Eric
>From: Dave Weiss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Finally a bargain
>Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 15:53:34 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hi all;
>
>Well, finally it happened. After all these years reading how pdml members
>find lx's at garage sales for $10 or FA 24* lenses in trade for a moldy
>beanie baby, I bought today a box of photo stuff for $17.
>It contained a polaroid 250 Land camera, a bell and howell duolex-s movie
>camera and (drum roll please) an all black rollei 35 s in mint condition.
>I
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