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A Quick Primer on Polaroid SX-70 Film

In 1972, Polaroid introduced the Polaroid SX 70 film, the first instant single lens reflex (SLR) camera. This camera uses a slow speed film, also called SX-70. This ISO 150 film develops automatically, self-processing in minutes.What cameras can you use SX-70 film in?

This film works only in a SX-70 camera. It is specially designed to fit in the folding SLR camera, which has a manual focus of up to 10.4 inches and a shutter speed range of 1/175 second to more than 10 seconds. Polaroid later issued a non-folding, consumer model of the camera also called SX-70 that also used the SX-70 film.

What accessories can you use with this film?Use SX-70 accessories to enhance the photos as you snap them. These include the following:
  • Close-up kit - The kit features macro-photography lenses and flash adapters/diffusers.
  • External flashes - External flashes make it easy for you to illuminate your subject, even in darkness.
  • Self-timer - A self-timer that clips on the side of the camera and covers the shutter release button makes it so that you can take photos of yourself.
  • Telephoto lens - A telephoto lens helps you produce a 1 1/2x conversion to 174mm,
  • Tripod adapter - Early models of the camera didn't have built-in tripod mounts, but many do now.
How can you edit the images taken with this film? You can manipulate the emulsion material while this low-resolution film develops. It takes a few minutes for this instant film to develop, which provides the photographer with ample time to alter the image. One common method of editing the emulsion material produces Polaroids that resemble Impressionist paintings. You can purchase this film in black and white format or in color format. In color format, it comes in color shade, glossy, or time-zero Supercolor. Who makes this Polaroid SX 70 film?

While Polaroid created the film first, two other manufacturers also make it. Fujifilm and Impossible also offer versions of SX 70 film. This film comes available as a single cartridge or in a multi-pack. Polaroid stopped making the film in December 2005. It sold out in stores by March 2006. In October 2006, Polaroid introduced an updated SX-70 film that includes an internal neutral-density filter and a chemical composition geared to produce vibrant colors and high resolution. Use it to produce unmanipulated photos.