Polaroid SX 70 Land Camera Instant camera
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Polaroid SX 70 Land Camera, in very good physical condition and tested and functioning, dating from 1970–1980.
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Description from the seller
Renowned Polaroid SX-70 Original (Model 1), absolute masterpiece of optical engineering and industrial design of the 1970s, designed by Polaroid founder Edwin Land and loved by artists and photographers such as Ansel Adams and Andy Warhol.
It was the world’s first folding single-lens reflex camera capable of developing color self-developing instant prints. The compatible films for this model are still produced and available commercially (Polaroid Color/B&W SX-70 series).
Key technical features
Optics: 4-element glass 116 mm f/8 lens with manual focus via knurled ring (from 26 cm to infinity).
Viewfinder: Folded-mirror SLR system with real-time view through the lens.
Exposure: Electronically controlled automatic shutter with front photoresistor and exposure compensation dial (Lighten/Darken).
Top mount: Slot for Flashbar or dedicated electronic flash accessories.
Condition overview
Leather and finishes: Aesthetically well above average. The characteristic original brown coating (Porvair) is intact, well adhered and compact, free from the typical cracks, peeling or bubbles that affect most of these models.
Chrome body: Clean satin finish, with light and normal signs of wear but free from cracks or structural dings.
Bellows: The black rubber/fabric bellows is intact, with no cuts or tears visible.
Mechanical: The pantograph system opens and collapses flat with smooth action and proper locking snap.
Functionality: Not tested with an active film cartridge (the battery compartment is integrated into the film loader); sold as a splendid collectible piece, studio piece, or for testing/using with fresh SX-70 film.
Closed dimensions
Approx. 18 × 10.5 × 2.5 cm (collapsible to a pocket-flat format).
Renowned Polaroid SX-70 Original (Model 1), absolute masterpiece of optical engineering and industrial design of the 1970s, designed by Polaroid founder Edwin Land and loved by artists and photographers such as Ansel Adams and Andy Warhol.
It was the world’s first folding single-lens reflex camera capable of developing color self-developing instant prints. The compatible films for this model are still produced and available commercially (Polaroid Color/B&W SX-70 series).
Key technical features
Optics: 4-element glass 116 mm f/8 lens with manual focus via knurled ring (from 26 cm to infinity).
Viewfinder: Folded-mirror SLR system with real-time view through the lens.
Exposure: Electronically controlled automatic shutter with front photoresistor and exposure compensation dial (Lighten/Darken).
Top mount: Slot for Flashbar or dedicated electronic flash accessories.
Condition overview
Leather and finishes: Aesthetically well above average. The characteristic original brown coating (Porvair) is intact, well adhered and compact, free from the typical cracks, peeling or bubbles that affect most of these models.
Chrome body: Clean satin finish, with light and normal signs of wear but free from cracks or structural dings.
Bellows: The black rubber/fabric bellows is intact, with no cuts or tears visible.
Mechanical: The pantograph system opens and collapses flat with smooth action and proper locking snap.
Functionality: Not tested with an active film cartridge (the battery compartment is integrated into the film loader); sold as a splendid collectible piece, studio piece, or for testing/using with fresh SX-70 film.
Closed dimensions
Approx. 18 × 10.5 × 2.5 cm (collapsible to a pocket-flat format).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Polaroid
Model/type nr
SX 70 Land Camera
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1970-1980
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