Polaroid SX-70 Sonar 600 Modification Instant Camera

The SX-70 is the archetypal Polaroid camera and was the first to use integral film which needed no input from the user, just press the shutter, eject the film and watch it develop. This design classic is a folding single lens reflex (SLR) camera that fits almost anywhere. It was revolutionary in its time and still impresses today.

This is a vintage restored Sonar model first released in 1978 in chrome with original black leather finish or tan. It was the first SLR camera with built in autofocus using the ultrasonic sonar module at the front of the camera. Autofocus can be switched off for manual focus using the geared wheel.

Modified to use Polaroid 600 film.

This modification upgrade allows your SX-70 to shoot Polaroid 600 film instead of SX-70 film. There are two reasons why many people enjoy this upgrade: (1) 600 film (600 ISO) is significantly "faster" than SX-70 film (160 ISO) and allows more versatile performance in lower-light settings, (2) 600 film is much easier to find and is carried by most camera shops and department stores while SX-70 film can usually only be sourced from specialty shops. Please note that this modification requires the soldering of a new capacitor to your camera's motherboard and is a permanent modification: this SX-70 camera is only be capable of shooting 600 films. 

SX-70's have been completely restored by Brooklyn Film Camera, are fitted with fresh new leather coverings, and come with a 1-year warranty.

Specifications
Format: Folding SLR integral film instant camera
Type: SX-70
Lens: 4-element 116 mm f/8 glass lens
Focal length: 260mm - infinity
Focus: Manual via geared wheel, autofocus with sonar module.
Aperture: f/8 - f/90
Shutter speed: 10 seconds to 1/175
Flash: External electronic or disposable flash bar