Polaroid 660 AutoFocus
An instant camera with sonar autofocus that uses 600 film, introduced as part of Polaroid’s 600 series.
Overview
The Polaroid 660 AutoFocus is an instant camera made by Polaroid Corporation and introduced in 1981. It belongs to the Polaroid 600 series, a line of integral print cameras designed for consumer use. It has sonar autofocus with a minimum focus distance of 120 cm (3.936 ft). A manual exposure compensation slider gives ±1 EV of adjustment. The camera runs on Polaroid 600 film, which supplies both the photographic material and the battery power.
Specifications
| Lens | 116mm f/11, single-element plastic (conflicting reports: 110mm f/10) |
| Focus | Sonar autofocus with manual override |
| Shutter | Electronic; automatic speed between 1/4–1/200 sec |
| Exposure Control | Automatic with manual +/- 1EV lighten/darken slider |
| Viewfinder | Direct |
| Picture format | 79 mm x 79 mm |
| Film Format Type | 600 |
| Flash | Automatic flash |
| Battery | Film cartridge powers the camera |
| Item Weight | 1.40625 lb (conflicting reports: 0.5 kg) |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 7.4 x 7 x 7 inches |
Design
The body is plastic. Focusing is done by a moving rear element behind a fixed front lens. The autofocus is sonar, and the design also has electronic shutter control and automatic exposure.
Context
The Polaroid 660 AutoFocus was part of the 600 series launched in 1981, alongside the original Polaroid 600 Land Camera. It is one of the more notable models in Polaroid’s 1980s consumer instant camera lineup.
Market
The camera uses Polaroid 600 film, which remains widely available as of 2025. Some units have light leaks or autofocus failures. Many of the problems reported in the 600 series come from the film rather than the camera.
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