This was basically the first “truly instant” camera in the sense that it did simply required one to just take the photo and wait a few minutes for the film to “develop” right before your eyes. In 1972, Charles and Ray Eames were commissioned by Polaroid to produce a short film that shared the technical and emotional components for one of the most famous cameras in the history of photography. Family gatherings, weddings, and street scenes all became a ritual activity consisting of the whir of the camera, the slide of the print, and the slow, magical reveal of the image.
Author: Bob Borson, Bob Borson and Andrew Hawkins
Published at: 2025-10-19 19:30:56
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