Polaroid SX-70 Cameras with Sonar Autofocus System

Hi readers,

Although i do not know if there is any and whether do you all find this interesting and informative becasue there is no feedbacks, comments etc? haha. never mind. i enjoy it. Though it will be good if there is some interaction to keep me going i guess? haha.

And i'm a Polaroid collector myself, so Polaroid collectors or someone who needs some suggestions or recommendations from me.. come talk to me!! Or is looking for a particular model, also come talk to me!! I have some secondhand Polaroid cameras and the films on sale on my webby

 The later Sonar OneStep and SLR 680/690 models were equipped with a sonar autofocus system, which permitted returning to the plain focusing screen. The Sonar Onestep models were the first autofocus SLRs available to consumers.

The later SLR 680/690 models updated the basic design of the Sonar Onestep to more modern standards by incorporating support for newer 600 cartridges instead of SX-70 cartridges, and a built-in flash instead of the disposable Flashbar. Today they are the most evolved forms of the SX-70, and are highly sought after by Polaroid enthusiasts.

Though expensive, the SX-70 was popular in the 1970s and retains a cult following today.

Extracted from: http://www.thefullwiki.org/SX-70 

There are several models in this category too:

Actually these are better models than the normal SX70 because of the Sonar system but most people prefer the SX70(without the Sonar) maybe because of aesthetic reasons? Personally, i too think that the normal SX70 looks better and more sleek. haha!

SLR680/690 models uses PX600 films and they are the best 600 cameras! If i were to choose one among this category, definitely SLR690 (the last camera shown in this post) .oh nearly forgotten about this. defintiely i would want this! I'm a die hard fan of gold! Haha. but of course they cost quite a bomb too!!

Found this picture. Quite funny. the words in chinese means " EH, which handsome guys ah?"

This is nice too!

Extracted from: http://www.fotop.net/MartinChiu/SX70/Polaroid_SX70_Sonar008_800

 Ever wonder what are the components in a Polaroid camera? i do. haha. i wanted to dismantle it and marvel what are the things that brought all these Polaroid camera to life and able to be workable after so many years for some!

Take a look at this pic:

 Extracted from: newsnewsforyou.com  

Stay tune! Don't know what models/categories to post next yet. haha.

Polaroid Sx-70 Cameras

Polaroid Sx-70 Cameras are one of the most popular models of Polaroid Cameras. This camera was very popular in the mid/late 1970s, especially in the USA. It is also considered by many to be the best camera that Polaroid ever produced. I personally love it too. It is compact, can be folded when not in use and able to fit into my bag. cool..! It is a SLR too!

Alike other Polaroid models, there are several variations:

Most rare and valuable would be the Polaroid Sx-70 Gold Alpha One edition

I love this but this is way way too costly!!!! Sigh.. this is so gorgeous!

This is rare too. Polaroid Sx-70 Alpha One Revue

This is a rare one too! Polaroid Sx-70 Alpha One Sears Special

This is a rare one too!

 This is a rather rare edition too. Polaroid Sx-70 Alpha One SE

Other models:

Anyway the normal version and Alpha versions(cameras with Alpha One in the model name) are pretty similar except that Alpha versions comes with strap lugs(able to attach straps to it) and tripod mount for us to mount it on a tripod. I personally prefer the Alpha versions. Hope my post helps those who want to purchase a Sx-70 to make a choice to which type they want.

Sample images:

 Some of the photographers are able to do manipulation and also emulsion transfer on the photos:

Extracted from: http://www.londonphotos.org/category/polaroid-manipulation

Please take a look, there is a lot of good and nice manipulated photos there. Cool. Thumbs up!!!

Video of SX70 Manipulation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSAXit7rWjQ

Video of Polaroid Sx-70 advertisement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Wzv-vgfsk

Shall post on Sx-70 Sonar models in my next post. Stay tuned! :)