Photo Journalism 4(1+3)

Lesson 6 : Understanding Different Types of Camera

Polaroid camera

This camera known as instant camera not much popular in our country.

Advantages
This camera offer a unique system of photography pictures in a minute on Polaroid film. Within 60 seconds after exposure. Most useful for press photographers for immediate printing of photographs in the newspapers.

Disadvantages
The film is developed inside the camera producing a finished print. As a result, it cannot be used for duplication of prints. Films are costly and not easily available in the market.