I’m a big Retrospekt fan. Sent them 3 Polaroids to repair. They fix them with love. Absolute love! There are few repair people I could give a higher recommendation to for any type of camera.
@@JustAnotherChris the point is they have the money the computer will be obsolete and thrown away in 6 months max 1000 is not a lot of money anymore except to a minimum wage worker You are paying for the restoration mostly of the sx70 and the “I don’t have to fuck with this oil it clean it etc” I could compare it with any device even a different 1000 dollar camera like the m50 or the m100 not sure if they are still 1000 but they were when they came out
I have had my Mint SLR 670-X for 2-3 years now. The only time I actually use the Time Machine is when shooting portraits or similar things. Otherwise the camera is in auto. I do prefer the small camera body of the sx-70 over like a SLR 680. But I actually think that the sx-70 sonar is the ultimate Polaroid. Especially since you can add a power pack and shoot i-type film. And if you shoot indoors you can just put on a Mint flash bar. Cheers!
For that price, I find much compelling to buy this: Polaroid SX-70 (~300$) + PolaStudio Power KIT (~300$) + MiNT Bar 2 (~100$), making a total of 700$, saving 300$. With that setting, you can use SX-700, 600 and iType film in the camera, and that you can NOT do it with the MiNT SLR670. EDIT: Also, you can remove the flashbar and the camera is almost like originally designed in size. The only missing thing would be replacing the split-view for the original single crystal in the first units.
I agree I like the somewhat uncertainly of what you might get rather than spending time using an exposure meter and choosing the shutter speed. Plus without being able to adjust the lens aperture and only having the fixed ISO of the film pack there will only be one shutter setting which will give you the correct exposure. And that may well be the one the camera automatically gives you anyway!
The 670 is definitely a huge investment but it's clearly there for a more professional crowd. My main issue with the camera is that they don't offer an affiliate program like they do with the Mint RF70 to get free film cuz if they did it would be worth the price! Sadly, the closest thing to the time machine we'll get is the open sx-70 program but that's invite only until they figure out how to make it available to the public.
2:14 "...half a second to 1/200 sec," I spy with my jaundiced eye, "1/2 to 1/2000 sec." 1/2 to 1/200 sec. would be sub-pedestrian for a 1950's roll film folding camera. Oh well, 'tis but a mis-speak," and the visual sets the record straight.
I love the idea of the Mint cameras, but yeah, the price stops me from seriously considering one. It's tempting though, but polaroid photos have limited use outside of the fun factor. Sure, they might be used occasionally in professional work, but I feel that kind money would be better spent on a quality 35mm SLR, lenses and equipment.
Well I meant the price is worth it for the rarity and full manual control. Love the new intro Chris. That’s a whole lotta money for a camera in this economy 😭
My next Polaroid camera is going to be an sx70 and I was wondering about this model also... glad I watched, very informative.... and now I’m not going to bother with this model and just try and find an sx70 on eBay or something! Thanks dude
Their name, MINT, is well chosen as that is what their cameras cost. If only Fuji would bring back pack film, all our problems would be solved. I think I am going to the the LOMO instax back for a 4x5, its $134 now on advance order.
Your review of the SLR670x misses an important detail: the fact the the 'x' Time Machine also includes an X-sync flash connection port so you can actually connect any electronic flash system for comprehensive lighting setups. It's the only one of the MiNT SLR670 series cameras to have that capability. I have an original SX-70 (my uncle's camera, bought in 1974, that he gave me in 2012), and SLR670a, SLR670m, and SLR670x by MiNT... the last further modified with a leather skin rather then the standard titanium (didn't like the feel of the titanium skin on my fingers). I use them all, regularly, and have to say the SLR670a (basically, a completely rebuilt SX-70 with a new meter sensor and 600 film calibration) and SLR670x are my favorites and make the best photographs. The 'm' and 'x' variants both allow me to use either SX-70 or 600 type films: there are subtle differences between the two different emulsion speeds. Also, with the aid of a 37mm filter mount and the manually controllable shutter time, I can use B&W filters and get results impossible without filtration to control the grayscale rendering of different colors. The question of "Is it worth the money?" ultimately comes down to what you value and what you are trying to achieve. The SLR670x is/was certainly worth the money to me and proves to be one of my most compelling cameras.
I so want one, but can't rationalize the cost today ... a few more beers, who knows!!! I probably spent more on a variety of SX70 cameras, but I keep trying to go on the cheap!!!
I actually suggest the SX70R/sx70 revelotion project... They design a new PCB for sx70, sonar and 680. Just replace the PCB, sx70 can use bluetooth to connect our smartphone and control by a application. Also can lock the camera, change the speed and lock the AF(only on sonar and 680).Yah just my opinion, I thought SX70R is better than mint670(the price is very cheaper than mint!!!!)....sry my english poor
Excellent review and thanks for the link to Retrospect. For the time being I continue with my SLR-680 but may contact Retrospect for the conversion of my SX70. I’m in the EU so I would have to ask them advise how to proceed.
hmmmm i sort of want to hack a cheap auto focus polaroid camera to have exposure control =) .. if you could change the plastic lens with a glass one tho… that would make such a big difference i feel like
I’m a big Retrospekt fan. Sent them 3 Polaroids to repair. They fix them with love. Absolute love! There are few repair people I could give a higher recommendation to for any type of camera.
everyone when buying a 1000$ dollar thing : OMG SO EXPENSIVE
everyone when buying a 1500 dolla iphone every single year : man such a good value
You know your comparing a film camera to a computer right?
@@JustAnotherChris the point is they have the money the computer will be obsolete and thrown away in 6 months max
1000 is not a lot of money anymore except to a minimum wage worker
You are paying for the restoration mostly of the sx70 and the “I don’t have to fuck with this oil it clean it etc”
I could compare it with any device even a different 1000 dollar camera like the m50 or the m100 not sure if they are still 1000 but they were when they came out
Umm wow speechless
@@JustAnotherChris ya idiots tend to not have an ability to make correlations. Maybe you are a minimum wage worker maybe that’s why you are pissed.
@@cursedfox4942Who throws a phone away after 6 months…
I have had my Mint SLR 670-X for 2-3 years now. The only time I actually use the Time Machine is when shooting portraits or similar things. Otherwise the camera is in auto.
I do prefer the small camera body of the sx-70 over like a SLR 680. But I actually think that the sx-70 sonar is the ultimate Polaroid. Especially since you can add a power pack and shoot i-type film. And if you shoot indoors you can just put on a Mint flash bar.
Cheers!
For that price, I find much compelling to buy this: Polaroid SX-70 (~300$) + PolaStudio Power KIT (~300$) + MiNT Bar 2 (~100$), making a total of 700$, saving 300$. With that setting, you can use SX-700, 600 and iType film in the camera, and that you can NOT do it with the MiNT SLR670. EDIT: Also, you can remove the flashbar and the camera is almost like originally designed in size. The only missing thing would be replacing the split-view for the original single crystal in the first units.
I was looking for a review on this camera, thank you so much for this! It answered all the questions I had. Also, your smile is contagious :)
I’m glad it helped!! And thank you!
I agree I like the somewhat uncertainly of what you might get rather than spending time using an exposure meter and choosing the shutter speed. Plus without being able to adjust the lens aperture and only having the fixed ISO of the film pack there will only be one shutter setting which will give you the correct exposure. And that may well be the one the camera automatically gives you anyway!
The 670 is definitely a huge investment but it's clearly there for a more professional crowd. My main issue with the camera is that they don't offer an affiliate program like they do with the Mint RF70 to get free film cuz if they did it would be worth the price! Sadly, the closest thing to the time machine we'll get is the open sx-70 program but that's invite only until they figure out how to make it available to the public.
2:14 "...half a second to 1/200 sec," I spy with my jaundiced eye, "1/2 to 1/2000 sec." 1/2 to 1/200 sec. would be sub-pedestrian for a 1950's roll film folding camera. Oh well, 'tis but a mis-speak," and the visual sets the record straight.
I was really hoping a flux capacitor was involved with that time machine. Great video !
I have a mini version of it that I intended to use it but I couldn’t find it anywhere!!
I love the idea of the Mint cameras, but yeah, the price stops me from seriously considering one. It's tempting though, but polaroid photos have limited use outside of the fun factor. Sure, they might be used occasionally in professional work, but I feel that kind money would be better spent on a quality 35mm SLR, lenses and equipment.
Thanks for the review! I was just looking at this camera as a possible purchase
Glad I could help!
Well I meant the price is worth it for the rarity and full manual control. Love the new intro Chris. That’s a whole lotta money for a camera in this economy 😭
Tell me about it!! Thank you I appreciate your feedback and totally knew what you meant.
My next Polaroid camera is going to be an sx70 and I was wondering about this model also... glad I watched, very informative.... and now I’m not going to bother with this model and just try and find an sx70 on eBay or something! Thanks dude
Glad you found this video helpful!
Their name, MINT, is well chosen as that is what their cameras cost. If only Fuji would bring back pack film, all our problems would be solved. I think I am going to the the LOMO instax back for a 4x5, its $134 now on advance order.
Exactly!!!!
Your review of the SLR670x misses an important detail: the fact the the 'x' Time Machine also includes an X-sync flash connection port so you can actually connect any electronic flash system for comprehensive lighting setups. It's the only one of the MiNT SLR670 series cameras to have that capability.
I have an original SX-70 (my uncle's camera, bought in 1974, that he gave me in 2012), and SLR670a, SLR670m, and SLR670x by MiNT... the last further modified with a leather skin rather then the standard titanium (didn't like the feel of the titanium skin on my fingers). I use them all, regularly, and have to say the SLR670a (basically, a completely rebuilt SX-70 with a new meter sensor and 600 film calibration) and SLR670x are my favorites and make the best photographs.
The 'm' and 'x' variants both allow me to use either SX-70 or 600 type films: there are subtle differences between the two different emulsion speeds. Also, with the aid of a 37mm filter mount and the manually controllable shutter time, I can use B&W filters and get results impossible without filtration to control the grayscale rendering of different colors.
The question of "Is it worth the money?" ultimately comes down to what you value and what you are trying to achieve. The SLR670x is/was certainly worth the money to me and proves to be one of my most compelling cameras.
I so want one, but can't rationalize the cost today ... a few more beers, who knows!!! I probably spent more on a variety of SX70 cameras, but I keep trying to go on the cheap!!!
Right?!? Definitely bought some things when drinking is involved lol but it is a cool camera just not for me.
@Lazlo King Where do you know me from?
@Lazlo King I am in a few photo groups, but I have a Mamiya RB67 and a kew Kievs and a bumch of old folders.
Bloody brilliant!! :-) Loved it Chris :-) Thank you :-)
Glad you liked it!
Wait a minute! Is your intro a little parody of the My Name is Earl intro?! 😃
Maybe……….🤓
@@JustAnotherChris awesome! I love that show!
Me too!!!!!
I actually suggest the SX70R/sx70 revelotion project... They design a new PCB for sx70, sonar and 680. Just replace the PCB, sx70 can use bluetooth to connect our smartphone and control by a application. Also can lock the camera, change the speed and lock the AF(only on sonar and 680).Yah just my opinion, I thought SX70R is better than mint670(the price is very cheaper than mint!!!!)....sry my english poor
Dennis from chromatic parts does this mod and it will work on all sx70 cameras.
Isn’t it worth saying you need a hand held light meter if you’re gonna shoot manual mode? Extra dollareenies!
Excellent review and thanks for the link to Retrospect. For the time being I continue with my SLR-680 but may contact Retrospect for the conversion of my SX70. I’m in the EU so I would have to ask them advise how to proceed.
Thank you glad you liked it. If I’m not mistaken I do believe they ship internationally.
if you wanna shot 600 film on an sx70, just use an ND filter
Yes that is correct HOWEVER the camera is still metering for sx70 film which is a slower shutter speed
does that shutter control thing work on any sx-70 or does it need to be modded to use it
RETROSPEKT sent me a broken camera and im just sitting on a bunch of film waiting for my 680 to get fixed. I would recommend someone else.
Huh interesting
Was just looking at this $999.99 on 10/12/2023. No thanks, not when I can get an SX70 for $225, or Polaroid’s new camera for $599
hmmmm i sort of want to hack a cheap auto focus polaroid camera to have exposure control =) .. if you could change the plastic lens with a glass one tho… that would make such a big difference i feel like
This camera has a glass lens all SX-70 folding cameras do actually
@@JustAnotherChris yeah i meant the other polaroid cameras with autofocus. I‘m very far from being able to afford a sx-70 😅
Will the time machine work on any regular SX-70? Or does the camera have to be converted?
It’s proprietary to MiNT and there modded cameras
@@JustAnotherChris dang, I found one of these thinking it would work on my SX-70 lol. Oh well
I thought the SLR 680 did 600 film by default.
680 yes for sure. But this camera is an SX70 so it would have to be converted to shoot 600
May I ask can you attach time machine to the other models of polaroid sx-70?
Unfortunately no. The camera itself has been modified to work with it
@@JustAnotherChris thank you for the reply
Absolutely!
I paid 20€ 😆
$880😳😳 ah hell NO!!! £200 is the most I'd spend on a camera (tgats about $230 i guess)
I know what you are saying but i so want that camera lol
Yeah it is a fun camera!
@@JustAnotherChris Did you keep itor sell it on? Also haveyou tried the kodak printomatic?
I did sell it. And no I haven’t used that me. But check out my review in the Polaroid mint same camera really and uses the same paper.
@@JustAnotherChris Thanks I will check that out
i just want to get a job and earn money to buy this camera 😫
I don’t know if you don’t have an SX-70 camera already I would get one of those first
Nope
OUCH
Ouch indeed
:)
does that shutter control thing work on any sx-70 or does it need to be modded to use it
No it has to be modded unfortunately
@@JustAnotherChris dang thanks for the info
Anytime!