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The Land Camera 1000 is an instant camera manufactured by Polaroid Corporation. In the United States, it was marketed as the OneStep. Based on the Polaroid SX-70, the camera includes a one element 103mm f/14.6 plastic lens, fixed focus and an exposure compensation dial knob. It uses the SX-70 time zero film. There is a flash specifically made for this model: the Q-light flash. They had two unique shutter colors: red and green.[1]

Polaroid Land Camera Supercolor 1000
Polaroid Land Camera 1000 with separated Q-light flash

History

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The Polaroid SX-70, while popular when released, was considered expensive at a cost of $180.[2] Thus, Polaroid created cheaper alternatives: rigid plastic Presto, and the OneStep series. With a release price of $40 (equivalent to $201 in 2023), the Land Camera 1000 became the best-selling camera of the 1977 Christmas shopping season.[3] Later, Polaroid released Type 600 integral series cameras, utilizing the same film format and cartridge but with a different film formulation.

Source: Wikipedia

Model 1000: International Markets

Produced: 1977-19?? / International Markets

Similar to OneStep (USA model).

 

ALL Non-Folding SX-70 Cameras have the following features in common:

  • Electronic shutter.
  • Programmed auto exposure; long exposures possible on most if not all models.
  • Has Flashbar socket for flash; accessory electronic flashes were also available
  • Rigid plastic body

--> OneStep:

Produced: 1977-19?? / Original Retail: $39.95

 

NOTE: 'SE' (Special Edition), 'BC' (packaged for K-Mart stores), and 'Sears Special' (Sears stores) versions were also produced.

 

Source: http://www.landlist.ch/landlist/landdcam-sx70.htm#cat-SX70nf

Source: http://www.landlist.ch/landlist/landdcam-sx70.htm#cat-SX70nf