Illustrated Media Format Guides

Polavision

AKA
(None)
Era
1977–1979
Format
analog
Developed by
Polaroid Corporation
(Max) Capacity
1.36:1
Size
8mm
Perforations
1 (one side)
Frame size picture area
5.8 x 4.01mm
Fun facts
  • This format was the Polaroid Corporation's attempt at bringing their popular "instant" film to the moving image market
  • This format's film structure was the same as Super 8
  • This format consisted of film in a cartridge and an associated dedicated projector as the player, which was shaped like a small television