Big Shot

Big Shot
Big Shot

Polaroid

Big Shot

1971 – 1973

Pack FilmPack Film

A rigid-body portrait camera with a fixed-focus lens set at approximately 3 feet. The Big Shot was designed exclusively for close-up portraits and became famous as Andy Warhol's camera of choice for his iconic portrait series.

Notable Features

  • Andy Warhol's favorite camera for portraits
  • Fixed focus at ~3 feet for portrait distance
  • No batteries required (Magicube flash, mechanical shutter)

Specifications

Film Type
Type 100 pack film
Lens
Plastic, fixed focus (~3 ft)
Flash
Magicube socket (no battery needed for flash)
Viewfinder
Split-image rangefinder for framing at fixed distance
Focus
Fixed focus (~3 ft)

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