Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1 Instant camera

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Thorsten Pöllath
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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

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Description from the seller

Polaroid SX70 in excellent condition, tested and working.
The Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1, launched in 1977, is an evolved and more reliable version of the original SX-70 from 1972.
It is a folding single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, famous for its iconic chrome metal and leather design, designed by Henry Dreyfuss.
Sold with a remote shutter release, two magnesium flash bars.
The main feature of this SX70 camera is its ability to fold.
It features a complex three-mirror system that unfolds when we open the camera to obtain a reflex viewfinder.
The camera is in very good condition.

Lens: a 4-element glass lens, 116mm f/8 with manual focus via a focus ring (down to 26 cm).
Shutter: electronic with speeds from 10 seconds to 1/175 of a second and a more precise automatic exposure system.
Speeds: Automatic from 10 s to 1/175 s.
Image: 28.5 x 28.5 mm
Body: metal coated in leatherette
Includes a tripod mount on the bottom and strap lugs on the back.

Polaroid SX70 in excellent condition, tested and working.
The Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1, launched in 1977, is an evolved and more reliable version of the original SX-70 from 1972.
It is a folding single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, famous for its iconic chrome metal and leather design, designed by Henry Dreyfuss.
Sold with a remote shutter release, two magnesium flash bars.
The main feature of this SX70 camera is its ability to fold.
It features a complex three-mirror system that unfolds when we open the camera to obtain a reflex viewfinder.
The camera is in very good condition.

Lens: a 4-element glass lens, 116mm f/8 with manual focus via a focus ring (down to 26 cm).
Shutter: electronic with speeds from 10 seconds to 1/175 of a second and a more precise automatic exposure system.
Speeds: Automatic from 10 s to 1/175 s.
Image: 28.5 x 28.5 mm
Body: metal coated in leatherette
Includes a tripod mount on the bottom and strap lugs on the back.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Polaroid
Model/type nr
SX-70 Alpha 1
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
Polaroid SX-70
Estimated period
1970-1980
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