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“[The Polaroid camera is] a system that will be a partner in perception, enabling us to see the objects in the world around us more vividly than we can see them without it, a system to be an aid to memory and a tool for exploration.”

Quote by Edwin Land

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Edwin Land, born on May 7, 1909, was an American scientist renowned for his contributions to photography. He is best known for inventing the Polaroid instant film, which revolutionized the photography industry. Land's achievements extended beyond photography, including innovations in optics, physics, and engineering. more

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