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Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera
Rare Vintage Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera with Case in Excellent Condition. This camera is a folding single lens reflex camera first produced by the Polaroid Corporation in 1972. It was the first instant SLR in history, and the first camera to use Polaroid's new integral print film, which developed automatically without the need for intervention from the photographer. This was revolutionary at the time, and a precursor to today's 600 and Spectra films. The SX-70 has a folding body design, a 4-element 116mm f/8 glass lens, and an automatic exposure system. The camera allows manual focus as close as 10.4 inches (26.4cm), and has a shutter speed range from 1/175s to more than 10 seconds. The top of the face contains two adjustment wheels. The right hand side one is used for focusing, the left is used for darken and light control. A variety of models was offered, though all share the same basic design. All models feature an electronically controlled 'flash-bar' socket across the top of the camera, for insertion of a 10-times use flashbulb unit. Polaroid - as well as other companies - made external flash units that plugged into this socket. As well as the folding SLR model, a variety of non-folding, 'consumer'-type models were released that also used to SX-70 integral film. Easily sells for $430 or more anywhere else in similar excellent condition. Fred's Price: $175
