
Vintage Polaroid cameras can be separated into three categories: roll film cameras, pack film cameras and integral film cameras. If you're thinking of selling your Polaroid camera, here are a few things you should consider: What to Consider When Selling Your Polaroid At $420, this is the highest amount a Polaroid has sold for on Catawiki. Produced in 1960, the Pathfinder is the Japanese version of the 110A, another popular model. When sold at auction, this Polaroid 120 came complete with the original flash wink-light and leather suitcase. Impressive certainly, but not quite number 1 on our list.ġ. This contrasts to almost all other Polaroid models. The unique feature on this camera is the ability to adjust the time and aperture on the direct-finish roll of film. Polaroid - Model 110A with German Top-Lense/Shutter - €350 Born in 1972 and complete with the original leather bag, this lot is a typical integral film camera, an ideal ‘one off’ camera if you’re just looking to own a singular Polaroid and not necessarily grow an entire collection.Ģ. Yet another SX-70, the Alpha 1 is great for classic vintage camera lovers. Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera Alpha 1 - €160 Produced in 1977 for Polaroid’s 40th anniversary, it is a valuable and attractive piece which was a popular lot when it sold at our auction.ģ. What’s so special about this model is the 24 carat gold plating. Rare Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera Sonar Onestep Gold. But for the sheer quality and vintage charm, it’s definitely worth the wait!Ĥ. Technology is much faster nowadays, this original photo-printing device takes several minutes to develop and print a photograph. Long before there was Instax, there was the SX-70, the world’s first instant camera.

We’ve listed the most expensive Polaroid cameras to ever sell at Catawiki to give you a snapshot of what your Polaroid could be worth…ĥ. The Top Polaroid Cameras to Sell on Catawiki And Polaroid remains probably the biggest name in vintage camera history. (Think of the camera on your phone, adventure cameras like GoPros and Instax Instants.) But before the world turned digital, people captured their family get-togethers and special moments using analogue film. Due to modern technology and an ever-growing market, nowadays it’s common for people to own multiple cameras for many different uses. It took more than 8 hours before the plate was developed.

In 1826, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took the first ‘photo’ using a camera obscura and a photographic plate. But how much could you make? Find out here.Ĭameras have seen many variations and innovations over the years since the invention of the camera obscura in the 17th century. If you own a vintage Polaroid camera, perhaps one of the most prolific camera brands around, it’s likely that you could make some money selling your Polaroid at auction.
