The Polaroid SLR 680 Review and Comparison

[@ndnd.]

just got one at a garage sale for 15 bucks, works and everything! this thing is sick, can’t wait to use it for a ton of photos to come

[@sonyviva308]

Didn't know about that tilting flash thing! Crazy camera!

[@JustAnotherChris]

Right!?! It's so cool!

[@anthonybroomesii2247]

Beautiful lookin camera. I just bought a sonar sx-70 and I’m super new to instant film but I’m a hobby hopper so I’m excited to see what instant film has to offer..my only camera I’ve shot is a Polaroid go so it’s a big jump for me😭

[@mizukikoike6189]

Thanks for a review Chris. I love my slr680 but as you noted, it's worth considering a cheaper polaroid camera first. Just to get to know how it works and what to look for since it's an old camera and getting a dud would be a really expensive buying mistake.

[@JustAnotherChris]

Yes exactly!

[@nitroraptor2]

Just got mine today after wanting one for years and figured this was the best place to learn some more about it before i mess something up. I got it for a steal refurbished for 450ish

[@JustAnotherChris]

Well that’s awesome!! Congrats

[@johnnyghost1243]

Another Polaroid camera that I think is a pretty good starting point despite using SX-70 film are the original OneStep Box type cameras from the late 70's. I think those cameras tend to be overlooked due to the fact that they exist in between two of the more popular original SX-70 cameras and the 600 series box cameras. Plus I think the fact that there's the OneStep 2 and OneStep+ doesn't help that out much.

[@tobiasvandevoort5027]

I suffered for a month. The 680 is already at Dennis, a Polaroid SX-70 sonar and SLR 680 were purchased in the outlet of fotohandel Delfshaven for 150 euros.

[@sethpieper9053]

I have to admit. Your thumnails look goofy and I thought your videos would be Al clickbaity. But I was at the airport and saw your airport X-ray video…. Ya… presently surprised! I love your videos! Good info, great personality, good jokes. Not fast and flashy. I like it!

[@JustAnotherChris]

Now that’s high praise! Glad you finally clicked and enjoyed!

[@ManuelBianchiBooks]

I watched the video tour of Ben F. in the Polaroid factory. They basically said that the chemistry for all the films is the same, the SX-70 just has a built-in ND filter.

[@carlschultz3886]

I am 80 and found my old Polaroid 680. It needs some help and was wondering if a there is a USA doing reconditioning.

[@czj8442]

Just bought a mint condition SLR-680 with 435 USD today, cant wait to film with it. Saw another white SX-70 model 2 with LV leather on the website too, feel like getting that as well. 😂

[@JustAnotherChris]

can't go wrong with that!

[@beardbandwidth8821]

It must have been a nice surprise to find that cash in the camera!

[@xzaacc]

Hi Chris Can you name your three favorite Square instant cameras

[@JustAnotherChris]

Not 3 but I would say lomo square and the SQ6

[@ktanstudio]

nice and thorough, thank youuuuuuuu ❤

[@eddie275a]

I managed to buy an SLR680 (in fully working order and with a leather case) for £80 about 10 years ago. Whilst I do like it a lot, I do feel it is a bit too big and fragile to carry around as an ‘everyday’ camera. Subsequently I had two of my SX-70 Alpha 1s upgraded by MiNT into the SLR670S and SLR670X (cheaper than buying one directly). The S became my ‘go to’ camera due to its more compact size, more robustness and more accurate metering. That said, I would never sell any of them - they’re all keepers. How do you rate the SLR680 against the SLR670S/X?

[@charlesgraybosch6698]

I absolutely love this camera. I bought one in 2011. Impossible film was pretty inconsistent and colors were weird. I am so glad I didn't eBay it now that the film is great. You think it would be smart to pick up a 600se incase peel apart returns?

[@JustAnotherChris]

Unfortunately I don’t see peel apart ever coming back. I wish it would but those days are behind us now 😞

[@yaremaboiko8798]

Chris! Waiting for NONS cameras reviews!

[@JustAnotherChris]

Might have to wait a while for that one 😅

[@yaremaboiko8798]

@@JustAnotherChris 😏

[@JustAnotherChris]

Unfortunately

[@Darling_Decay]

Damn. I now have a new goal to save up for. I’m officially in love and crushing hard on this camera!!

[@JustAnotherChris]

Well save that dough!!

[@Dopelycanthrope]

Amazing video!!

[@JustAnotherChris]

Thank you! Did you have any take aways from it?

[@Fiebich]

Great video!

[@JustAnotherChris]

Thank you! Did you happen to have any take aways from the video?

[@Fiebich]

@@JustAnotherChris yeah, I took away that I need another camera that's outta my price range 🤑

[@RaQnaR0ck]

I got a 680 shortly after finding out it existed and three years on I still think it's one of the most interesting camera's I've ever had. I was wondering though: Would getting a film shield/frog tongue still be a benefit nowadays? I normally take out and hide the film from light as quickly as possible but the first couple of seconds can be crucial.

[@Ceph_Bluejay9]

I mean if you want to you can get a Frog tongue because they literally cost nothing and very good for protecting photos but as long as you’re quick enough with your hand you should be fine!

[@techkid1248]

I bet that was the best camera at the time! It’s just kinda huge. Great camera though! 👍

[@JustAnotherChris]

It is huge. That’s one of the reasons why I call it the BEAST!

[@yongxianghe1432]

i sold one for 100 bucks shipped last week didn't realize it worth much more 😢

[@JustAnotherChris]

Dang!! That’s a bummer

[@ThatXpanEnthusiast]

Hey chris love the vid! Been subbed for awhile and just got my hands on a 2nd hand sx 70 that has some issues ejecting film, would u recommend sending my sx 70 to Retrospekt for a full refurbish? or do u have better recommendations based on your own personal experience?

[@JustAnotherChris]

Well if you send them and it’s a simple fix your drill going to pay the base price to repair if that makes sense. Now when you say it’s having issues ejecting. What’s going on exactly?

[@ThatXpanEnthusiast]

@@JustAnotherChris well it fails to eject the black film on new packs and the motor sounds like its about to give up

[@Pow_Mafia]

I found a Slr680 for like 50$ (good condition from a friend) Would I still be better off with a One step 2 for like 100$ to start with? $CAD

[@JustAnotherChris]

I wouldn’t pass up that deal!

[@Pow_Mafia]

@@JustAnotherChris Thanks for the reply! :) But it Turns out the it was a Polaroid Image System With 125mm With SLR680+ f10 lense. My bad, I guess I'm better off with the one step 2 for the price difference, Slr680 are like 500$

[@JustAnotherChris]

@@Pow_Mafia Oh bummer! yeah go with a Onestep2 or onestep+

[@brineb58]

I think back in the day, the day SX70 was more saturated and less cold than 600 ... now I believe that 600 is better!!!

[@JustAnotherChris]

Very true!

[@azulcucaracha9987]

i am embarrassed to say how much i paid for my slr680. i was able to talk the seller down but more people were interested and offered more than me, so i just paid the asking price. it work okish. but it definitely could use a good pick me up. i know retrospekt can replace the flash/sonar housing. so no more cracks :)

[@JustAnotherChris]

Yeah but last time I checked it would cost like $300 for them to fix it. They just do a flat rate price for repairs regardless of what’s wrong with it.

[@Neptunite]

tapes truly fixes everything🤣

[@JustAnotherChris]

ALWAYS!

[@erivera1993]

Just found one today for 12 dollars! Slr 680 se

[@erivera1993]

And it works !!🎉

[@JustAnotherChris]

Amazing!!

[@JustAnotherChris]

Amazing!!

[@azulcucaracha9987]

second comment: you should look at the yt channel called "company man" and watch some of his "rise and fall " videos. for the video you want to do about polaroid, i think would be cool if you did it in a similar way. or maybe he can just give some good ideas.

[@JustAnotherChris]

Hmm interesting I’ll check it out

[@paulmars3607]

Hi Chris, just wait til you get to meet my mom, you will find out what real cameras look like. Just kidding. I love your reviews by the way.🤭

[@alexis9212]

I just paid 60 bucks for mine and it came with the box with everything it would have day 1 besides the strap. Also mines the slr 680 se and the only damage to it is on the skin thing

[@JustAnotherChris]

That’s a great deal!