Polaroid SX-70 - The basic introduction

SX-70 is the most iconic Polaroid camera ever made. In this video, you will find out how to control this fine machinery. We will teach you how to take pictures in 5 steps. If you make it half way through the video, we will even show you how to master the camera - by offering tips for using accessories such as the MiNT Flash Bar and MiNT Lens Set.
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[@petermuller8512]

The first time in 10 years that I know stuff people can buy for my birthday. Thank you MiNT-team!

[@ly2294]

amazing video. very helpful. thank you so much!

[@MintSX70]

you're welcome!

[@grimaceispurple]

Got my Mint Flash Bar 2 in the mail last week and the little door to the battery compartment doesn’t stay closed :(

[@blakeaghili4681]

Hi so with mint flash bar and connecting it to external flash …. Does mint flash still fire or it will be there to fire the external flash ? Ideally I want mint flash in that situation to just act is transmitter and kick off the studio light

[@MintSX70]

For the three modes, when you plug in MiNT Flash Bar and external flash: 1) turn on both MiNT Flash Bar & external flash -> Both flash 2) switch off the MiNT Flash Bar and turn on external flash -> Only external unit flashes 3) turn on MiNT Flash Bar and switch off external flash -> Only MiNT Flash Bar flashes

[@atroche1978]

I just picked one up at an estate sale for $2. The viewfinder is dark though. I can't see through it. Is it broken? Also, where can I find film for this camera from? Thanks.

[@MintSX70]

It's probably broken. You can google "Polaroid films" to search for the right films.

[@Roaldoll]

Sometimes the viewfinder doesn’t sit in the correct spot after you pop it open. Try pulling on it either up or down (gently) and check again

[@李超-j1m]

I just bought the flash bar, with the correct setting on the flash, does it mean that I could use 600 films outdoors under daylight on my SX-70(it's a Alpha 1)?! I've only tried to use 600 films with half brightness on the flash for indoors, and it worked just fine. Please let me know if I could use it under daylight as well, thanks.

[@briansegarra9312]

Did you test it out on daylight ? What were your results ?

[@MintSX70]

It won't work under super bright sunlight in half flash mode, but under normal daylight, it will. Super bright sunlight means 11:00 - 15:00 in most countries.

[@grimaceispurple]

@@MintSX70 11AM-4PM?

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

0:35 the film is actually 160ASA.

[@checkmybadself]

More tips videos please! I noticed my first 4+ shots with the SLR670S all came out very dark - the thing was set on auto but I didn't realise I had to hold the shutter button down - could that be an explanation?

[@MintSX70]

That could be it. Or the ISO in the film batches sometimes varies. That's why manual controls are so important ~

[@badgerdefine9856]

Where can i buy this camera ? Can

[@deryaylmaz3025]

Hi where can from i buy it like unused

[@cynhwon]

It would be very difficult (and very costly) to find one totally unused considering it came out and discontinued in the 70s-80s. You can try the official Polaroid site; they have some refurbished ones:)

[@cynhwon]

I am just wondering if there is any lighten/darken control adjustment needed when using flash? I’m a little confused about it…

[@MintSX70]

Check out this blog post, it might give you some insight: mint-camera.com/blog/en/about-polaroid-sx-70-5-unconventional-truths-nobody-is-telling-you/

[@Zeoklis]

I bought a used one, and all the film was transported but the polaroid itself was only printed when I stopped pressing the button and a lot of pictures were heavily overexposed while some worked. I tried pressing twice which kind of worked, but not perfectly. Is there something wrong with the camera or am I making beginner's mistakes?

[@MintSX70]

sounds like something is wrong with your camera

[@davidgarza4364]

I think ur camera may not be getting enough light the shutter will stay open till it gets what it considers enough light

[@Skillow]

So, can I just buy the 600 film and use it on my SX70? Just bought one from MINT but everywhere I go, say different things about using 600 on SX70, and here says it's ok?

[@31231james]

use sx70 size film, polaroid 600 looks the same but will not go in

[@isaackimball5635]

You can by a filter to put over the 600 film in order to use it in your sx-70, look up sx-70 light filter on the Polaroid website

[@isaackimball5635]

*neutral density filter

[@MintSX70]

There are 3 ways to use 600 film on an SX-70 camera: 1) Use a neutral density (ND) filter 2) Use Mint Flash Bar half flash mode 3) Get a Mint SLR670 camera which uses 600 film directly

[@bthemedia]

How do you get the external flash sync to work? Have tried the 2.5mm jack but no luck :( testing with test fire button

[@MintSX70]

be sure to use a mono 2.5mm cable

[@marianogiusti6615]

can i see through the view find when i haven't the film inside? because in my polaroid i can't. I do not know if it's broken

[@marianogiusti6615]

*viewfinder

[@gisellecisneros8129]

The mirror probably got stuck mid cycle. All you have to do is stick a new pack of film and it should eject the dark slide which will reset the mirror.

[@marianogiusti6615]

Naka Teleeli I’ll try it, thanks!

[@sonson1161]

il l'a acheté où ? ducoup?

[@Kcb_creations]

I have one but I can't find the battery were Is it?

[@gforcekaras]

Batteries are built into the film cartridge itself.

[@owenclarke568]

Hi

[@hamzarustom]

what happens if I use 600 film without ND filter and indoor?

[@MintSX70]

It will still be overexposed.

[@peterwyeth8815]

@@MintSX70 How much does the ND reduce exposure compared to the dial on the camera?

[@MintSX70]

@@peterwyeth8815 If you push the dial all the way black, it will still be overexposed.

[@crispyraosta5786]

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