The MiNT flash is powerful enough, you just have to understand the settings. I refer you to videos by The Instant Camera Guy (Jake) who goes in depth about this. The SX-70 is great by itself but when you have it modified for manual and automatic exposure and ability to use 160 and 640 film you have a phenomenal camera. I can vouch for the MiNT 670s modification, it is fantastic, but there are other excellent modifications from Jake (The Instant Camera Guy- Australia) and Dennis (Chromatic Parts - UK).
would like to see the polaroid i2 tested with identical shots against a regular polaroid 660/670 AF camera. Interesting to see the picture differences, if any.
SX-70 Great for Selfies to Share on the spot. Giving the Person Memories they can take with them and Not wait for. My Dad and Mom Would photograph little island kids when on vacation that gather around you when out and about, little ones who basically have very little possessions and Give them the Instant Photos to keep Dad would say they reminded him of himself as a kid growing up when the family was very poor Living on pennies a day in the 40’s But they had Each Other. Family was The most important thing. Polaroids of any Type were good for that, But the 70 took Better Quality photos Designed for that.
Thank you for that lovely story. Your parents sound like people I would have been fortunate to meet. Your style of poetry enhances and honors your subject.
Taking pictures with the sx70 is a unique experience not achieved with any other camera in my opinion. Because the current Polaroid film chemistry is not as stable as used by the pre bankrupt Polaroid Co. exposure needs to be very accurate and the i2 (with the latest firmware update and full manual control of exposure settings) helps achieve this. But as long as a SX70 camera functions correctly (has been serviced/referbed by qualified technician if needed) great photos can be shot using it but one must follow Polaroids advice on using their film. If possible I would recommend any one interested in photography shoot with a SX70 at least once for the experience.
Have two SX-70 They worked great Compact✅ Thru the Lens operation. One had Problem with mechanism that jammed photos as They were ejected. May attempt to take Apart to fix that. The batteries to operate are inside the Film pack of 10 THE SX-70 was top of the line when released. Second thought, probably send the Malfunction one in. Was 20 dollars at Flea Market. Original bought new.
Stay away from those cameras. I got an intax and have been buying 2 packs of film/week 😂 It’s so addictive in bright sun because the included flash fills up the shadows so well.
Thanks for your effort at comparing those Polaroid models. Honestly though, I can’t think of a single reason anyone would use either, with the exception that they might want to instantly share a poor quality hard copy print with maybe children or an associate. And even in that case, I’d use my phone and show them or send them the photo. Again, appreciate your thorough review, but both of those cameras are from an era when any instant image was considered a miracle.
I don't get it either. Even if someone does really want immediate access to, as you say, a poor quality hard copy print, there are small portable printers that can provide just that, without the need to compromise on the original image. And as for the other 'traditional' use case for Polaroid, I think one's partner would be too busy laughing at the camera ;-) 😁
My grandfather had an SX-70 back in the 70's. I bought mine in the 90's. It's been several years since I used it. Maybe I'll dig it out again. Cheers
The MiNT flash is powerful enough, you just have to understand the settings. I refer you to videos by The Instant Camera Guy (Jake) who goes in depth about this. The SX-70 is great by itself but when you have it modified for manual and automatic exposure and ability to use 160 and 640 film you have a phenomenal camera. I can vouch for the MiNT 670s modification, it is fantastic, but there are other excellent modifications from Jake (The Instant Camera Guy- Australia) and Dennis (Chromatic Parts - UK).
Great video! I have an SX-70 Sonar, converted to shoot 600 film, and the Mint Flashbar works just fine with it indoors. Worth checking out!
The bugs are calling Micael, the bugs are calling
Hehe
would like to see the polaroid i2 tested with identical shots against a regular polaroid 660/670 AF camera. Interesting to see the picture differences, if any.
in terms of sharpness they are probably equal. the biggest difference is likely that the metering of the i2 is better.
@ true , but as one is £600 and one is £30 on eBay is not really worth it ?
SX-70
Great for Selfies to
Share on the spot.
Giving the Person
Memories they can
take with them and
Not wait for.
My Dad and Mom
Would photograph little island kids when
on vacation that gather
around you when out
and about, little ones
who basically have very little possessions
and Give them the
Instant Photos to keep
Dad would say they reminded him of himself as a kid growing up when the family was very poor
Living on pennies a day in the 40’s
But they had Each Other. Family was
The most important thing. Polaroids of any
Type were good for that, But the 70 took
Better Quality photos
Designed for that.
Thank you for that lovely story. Your parents sound like people I would have been fortunate to meet.
Your style of poetry enhances and honors your subject.
sx-70,I like the sx-70, it's an excellent camera
Taking pictures with the sx70 is a unique experience not achieved with any other camera in my opinion. Because the current Polaroid film chemistry is not as stable as used by the pre bankrupt Polaroid Co. exposure needs to be very accurate and the i2 (with the latest firmware update and full manual control of exposure settings) helps achieve this. But as long as a SX70 camera functions correctly (has been serviced/referbed by qualified technician if needed) great photos can be shot using it but one must follow Polaroids advice on using their film. If possible I would recommend any one interested in photography shoot with a SX70 at least once for the experience.
I agree the experience of the SX70 is the most fun of any instant camera ever made
Have two SX-70
They worked great
Compact✅
Thru the Lens operation. One had
Problem with mechanism that jammed photos as
They were ejected.
May attempt to take
Apart to fix that.
The batteries to operate are inside the
Film pack of 10
THE SX-70 was top of
the line when released.
Second thought, probably send the
Malfunction one in.
Was 20 dollars at
Flea Market.
Original bought new.
Stay away from those cameras. I got an intax and have been buying 2 packs of film/week 😂 It’s so addictive in bright sun because the included flash fills up the shadows so well.
I.ve already have the I2 but planning to buy a Sx70 refurbished. No way i will buy an Instax camera anytime. Ugly cameras
How does this have a USB C and the OM 5 doesn't 💀💀💀
Depends on what year the camera came out
@@MicaelWidell Oh really? Well I'm glad they changed it after realse. Better late than never 😅
I must be missing the point with this revival of Polaroid - WHY?!!!!!
Thanks for your effort at comparing those Polaroid models. Honestly though, I can’t think of a single reason anyone would use either, with the exception that they might want to instantly share a poor quality hard copy print with maybe children or an associate. And even in that case, I’d use my phone and show them or send them the photo. Again, appreciate your thorough review, but both of those cameras are from an era when any instant image was considered a miracle.
You could say the same thing about all film photography. Yet there are lots of people who love it. Everyone is different.
Instax is popular. Some people value a physical product in an age where so much is intangible.
@nrjfriestad down voted for that "almost 50 years ago" comment 😝
@nrjfriestad Yes, but 80's music is still better then today's for the most part. Can't say the same for Polaroid photos.
I don't get it either.
Even if someone does really want immediate access to, as you say, a poor quality hard copy print, there are small portable printers that can provide just that, without the need to compromise on the original image.
And as for the other 'traditional' use case for Polaroid, I think one's partner would be too busy laughing at the camera ;-) 😁