No frog tongue? No problem! Tips for shooting the SX-70 in bright sun!

[@theinstantcameraguy]

I realize that during the editing process... my example of the 'cold' Polaroid was accidentally cut. I must have hit Ctrl Z by accident or something. Just take my word for it, and feel free to google examples of this phenomenon Certainly shooting in under 5 degree C weather is a recipe for disaster.

[@danielnuno1523]

Great tips, shooting in cold temps is possible just need a pair of hand warmers. I recently shot a set of pictures on an ice fishing trip last week. Shot the pictures in -10*C and quickly turned it upside down, in my pocket, then quickly transferred to my camera bag with two hand warmers in the pocket with my picture. Seperated the hand warmers from the picture using the black film shield that comes with every pack as to make sure it didn’t heat damage. Picture came out amazing.

[@cliffordholmes2913]

@@theinstantcameraguy thanks for the insight

[@kostaschicagobulls]

You are a blessing to the Polaroid community! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@theinstantcameraguy]

such a kind comment! it's my pleasure!

[@Creeeeeeed]

I was having this issue and was wondering wtf was happening. this is gonna save me a ton!

[@gabvideo]

Excellent solutions to shooting in very bright sunny conditions. In the UK where I live this is not a problem we come across 😉

[@GonzoTheRosarian]

I shot Impossible project film and I can vouch for what you said, almost got me from doing instant photography. The original Polaroid films were great(peel apart and later integral) but I have been impressed with the new batches of Polaroid films. The new 600 B&W is phenomenal. Good tips on the light shielding!

[@tonygraham6140]

The 'restored' SX-70 I got on ebay had that overexposure in bright scenes, even cloudy but bright days. Four years ago I had no idea as to why. Thanks again for your knowledge and passion that puts so many at ease at not having to settle for bad results and totally, and completely incorrect answers from the ty wanabees.

[@metalxslimes]

I appreciate this! I put a frog tongue on my SX-70 and I think I’ve ruined a picture or two from them not ejecting all the way an getting stuck. I think I’m going to ditch it and just do the first method because it also just make the camera sit weird and not close well.

[@aoigowhe]

These are great tips Jake! I've been shooting for years and never quite knew the best way to shield the film. Thanks

[@burntoutelectronics]

I started in 2015 shooting impossible project film, and yeah, I always had the box over the front of the camera even if I wasn't in direct sun lol

[@theretrogeek2281]

Great tips,i am just getting into the instant camera,and just bought a sonar Sx70 yesterday from eBay,sure to keep you advice in mind..

[@cliffordholmes2913]

I love your videos. I was wondering if you could give some info about why my sx-70 will shutter than it takes forever for the film to eject

[@theinstantcameraguy]

@@cliffordholmes2913 this could be a number of issues If the camera is not refurbished, it'll need to be

[@tassadar1977]

It's a ridiculous design flaw in the new Polaroid products. I really wish they would sort it out. You think about all the money they pump into new cameras etc, and yet the biggest problem isn't the camera, it's the formula.

[@theinstantcameraguy]

actually a bigger issue is the cameras if you are shooting an SX-70! Being 50 years old, they are guaranteed to need some TLC, and will be prone to over-exposing your shoots until serviced by a tech like me In terms of formulation, if you have any tips for Polaroid in terms of producing a rapidly dissolving titanium dioxide coating for light proofing, feel free to let them know :) The issues in the video really only occur during super harsh sunlight, and I never seem to have an issue because I always eject across the chest Having started back in the TIP days, the modern film might as well be Time Zero in comparison (see examples I peppered throughout the video)

[@gabvideo]

It’s my understanding that the formula for the light proof top coating was one of the most time consuming problems that Polaroid had in producing the film back in the 70s. Compared to original Polaroid companies vast resource the new Polaroid company with much smaller funds etc. is doing its best to improve the quality of film which takes time.

[@user-lu8mc3wo3i]

How does FUJIFILM solve this issue? I have an Instax which works great with no need to cover the photo.

[@stanleytaylor2105]

Great video, Really helpful stuff for people like me new to the Polaroid game, Thanks again👍

[@theinstantcameraguy]

my pleasure!

[@bigbadbyrnes]

thank you jake very cool

[@bigbadbyrnes]

The palming technique is a magician handling that would make Teller proud

[@theinstantcameraguy]

funny, because it works like magic!

[@Silohum]

Is there any affect if we put it in our pocket, body temperature may affect film to develop, it happen in IMPOSSIBLE age, how about the new Polariod film?

[@theinstantcameraguy]

body temperature is generally a good temperature to develop film at unless it's a very very hot day

[@DoSLG]

Can I still get the longer frog tongues for 600?

[@theinstantcameraguy]

yes