In 1972 Polaroid introduced the SX-70 Land Camera -- the first instant film camera that simplified instant developing and kept the developer in the film instead of on peoples' hands. A modern favorite of hipster and retro enthusiasts, the Polaroid captures something most film cameras cannot -- that moment when people see a photo they just took develop, that moment when people bond over a recently-taken image as it materializes.
Capable of great artistic manipulation, the gelatin-based SX-70 film also opened creative techniques unique to this camera's film technology.
Some references:
An 11-minute video explaining how the SX-70 works.
How to modify your SX-70 for electronic flashes. Do this at your own risk. I'm neither vouching for nor condoning the information or process on this page.
Camerapedia is a great place to find great sources.
No comments:
Post a Comment