The problem with unique inventions, such as the Polaroid camera, lies in the uniqueness itself.
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The irony in this story is that the Polaroid camera and film was always a niche product.
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In those days, I had a Polaroid camera that I'd take with me out on the road.
The iPad is a marvel but in two decades will resonate much as a Polaroid camera does today.
Sadly, that news portends that the hand-written thank you note could be going the way of the original Polaroid camera or vinyl records beloved, yet marginalized or obsolete.
Hundreds of backgrounds are ready to go, among them depictions of a fish, a skateboarder, a View-Master, a leaf, a lovable monster, a Polaroid camera, a high-heel shoe, a head-banging rocker and a kissing couple.
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Hence the suggestion of David Hockney's "Peter Schlesinger with Polaroid Camera, " a nostalgic take by Hockney on the ex younger lover with whom he lived for some time in Los Angeles during the late 60s.
Since the launch of the Polaroid Land Camera in 1948, the first instant camera, people around the world have enjoyed the magic of Polaroid instant photography.
The Polaroid Z340 camera delivers the same instant experience that is synonymous with the Polaroid brand: a simple, quick and easy way to capture, print, share and create with snapshots from our lives.
The Polaroid Z340 camera gives you even more options for instant printing: choose the iconic Polaroid Classic Border Logo or full bleed and contemporary 3x4'' photos.
Combining the flexibility and creativity of an interchangeable lens camera with the power of the Android 4.1 platform, the Polaroid iM1836 camera makes it easy for photographers of any skill level to point, shoot, share and tag great photos instantly and effortlessly.
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The Polaroid Z340 camera allows users to customize each individual photo between snap and share - making the newest product from the Polaroid family a digital photo booth that turns your images into a new social currency in less than one minute.
Superb Print Quality: The Polaroid Z340 camera uses ZINK Imaging's second generation of the ZINK Technology, delivering vibrant and highly saturated prints.
Aesthetically Pleasing and Environmentally Responsible: Reminiscent of Polaroid cameras of the past, the Polaroid Z340 camera is clearly a significant departure from a typical camera.
When Wi-Fi isn't available, built-in Bluetooth connectivity pairs the Polaroid iM1836 camera with any Bluetooth-enabled device to upload images and video through a mobile phone, PC or even iPod Touch.
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The Polaroid iM1836 camera will also offer consumers the flexibility to explore their creativity with interchangeable lenses, since all existing Micro Four Thirds system lenses will work with the iM1836 with an adapter.
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With built-in peer-to-peer Wi-Fi and easy-to-use Polaroid photo sharing apps on board, the Polaroid iM1836 camera lets users instantly upload and share stunning, professional-quality image creations with friends via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flikr, Vimeo and more, all at the touch of a button.
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The Polaroid iM1836 camera is the first of its kind to pair interchangeable lens options, like those typically only found on more expensive D-SLR cameras, with the ultra-intuitive and familiar Android OS. This powerful combination allows consumers of any skill level to get professional-quality results without the cost and complexity of a professional system.
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He had also led the group that designed the "pop-up" SX-70 camera for Polaroid.
He had also led the group that designed the Princess phone for Ma Bell and the "pop-up" SX-70 camera for Polaroid.
Made to be mobile: Designed for old and new fans of Polaroid, the Z340 camera's one pound, seven ounce, simple and intuitive features make instant printing and digital photography effortless with its rechargeable lithium-ion battery that prints up to 25 photos and 75 captures.
Polaroid showed off a demo camera running Android at the Consumer Electronics show in January, the SC1630, but it isn't yet available.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, November 8, 2011 - Today Polaroid announced the Z340 Instant Digital Camera, the next step in the evolution of the famed instant camera.
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Unlike any other camera available today, the Polaroid Z340 pays homage to its analog predecessors, yet contains an advanced, easy-to-use digital feature set.
Today he stands to earn millions after deftly navigating his firm through an investment in Polaroid, the has-been instant camera company that filed for bankruptcy in 2001.
And they had to be educated before Polaroid could ever hope to sell a single camera.
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So the firm struck a deal with Petters Group in 2003 to license Polaroid's name beyond the hopelessly outdated instant camera.
Digital Camera, the Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart C200 and Polaroid's Fun 320 and Fun Flash 640.
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