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How Polaroid pioneered the instant photography revolution

How Polaroid pioneered the instant photography revolution

Aired 01/21/2020

PBS News Hour

How Polaroid pioneered the instant photography revolution

Clip: 1/21/2020 | 4m 52sVideo has Closed Captions

How Polaroid pioneered the instant photography revolution

The Polaroid camera bypassed the entire process of film development, thus providing photographers an immediate look at their work. Released for sale in 1948, the first version was an “instant” hit. Now, the museum at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is showcasing the intersection of technology and art. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of WGBH reports.

Aired 01/21/2020

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