100 series pack cameras represented a new level of innovation for Polaroid. Pack film was easier to load into the camera, and allowed the user to develop the photo in cold conditions using the cold clip since the photo developed outside the camera. All but two models (180, 195) were automatic exposure cameras which required Polaroid to standardize their film types. All pack film cameras had the capability to use both 75 ASA (colour) film, and 3000 ASA (b&w) film. Higher end cameras also had 150 and 300 ASA settings, though these film speeds were never produced.
Polaroid produced various 100 series cameras, and the numbering system started with the highest end camera as the lowest number (model 100), with model numbers increasing by one. This became a problem though, when they wanted to create a special markets version of the 103 and 104 (with a leather strap), which they had to number model 125 and model 135. When examining the different models, you will notice that Polaroid did not spread out their feature set well throughout their cameras. Only one camera, the model 100, came with the extra aperture setting which greatly increased the usability of this camera in low light conditions with black and white film. They would correct both the numbering and feature set problems in their next series.
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