Testing My Polaroid One Step Camera With Impossible SX-70 Color Instant Film | Hangar77
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- In this video I test out my "Sears Special" Polaroid One Step camera with Impossible SX-70 color instant film.
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Hi everybody, Thanks for stopping by! Today I decided to dust off my "Sears Special" Polaroid One Step camera and test it out. I found this camera in a thrift shop quite a while ago but never got around to testing it. I'm not exactly sure what makes this Polaroid a "Sears Special", But if you know what makes this camera Special don't hesitate to let me know about it in the comments!
The main thing you need for testing Polaroid cameras is a film pack. The reason a film pack is so important in testing Polaroid cameras is the battery for the camera is located in the film pack itself. This is actually a good thing because it reduces the chances of a battery popping in the camera and spilling its acidy juice all over you cool camera. One thing you can do is carry an empty film pack with you. Even though there is no film left to take pictures with, the battery will probably still have some power. So when you see a camera, you can pop the empty film pack in and see if the gears start turning. If you hear the whirling of the gears when you pop the film pack in, there is a good chance that the camera is going to work for you!
Where do you get Polaroid film you ask? Well, unfortunately Polaroid stopped making instant film quite a while ago. Around the same time Polaroid stopped making instant film the Impossible Project started. The story of how Impossible started making film is pretty interesting. Below I will provide a link to a great interview on the Impossible Projects story. For my test I decided to use Impossible SX-70 color instant film.
The first part of my test was to pop a SX-70 film pack in and see if it fired up my One Step camera. Upon opening the box I found a quote printed on the dark slide of the film pack. Which at the time I thought maybe one of the quotes used to help come up with the brand name of Impossible. The quote on the film pack was not the quote I was thinking of. The quote I was thinking about was "Don't undertake a project unless it's manifestly important and nearly impossible" from Polaroid's founder Edwin Land.
As I was attempting to insert the SX-70 film pack into the camera, I was trying to be as careful as possible and didn't push the film pack in far enough to allow the camera to close. Once I figured out the problem the film pack popped into place and I was able to close the camera. The second the Polaroid camera closed it came to life and spit out the dark slide telling me it was ready for business.
To test out the camera I went on a photo walk and tried to take pictures of different colors to see how they were reproduced on the instant film. I had a great time taking pictures and am happy with the way they came out. The main thing that I did notice were white streaks on the photos. This could be due to the fact that the Impossible SX-70 film I was using was expired or that the rollers in the camera were not clean enough. If the rollers in a Polaroid camera are not clean it may not spread the chemicals evenly producing lines on your photos. Further testing will be required!
In conclusion I had a great time using my "Sears Special" Polaroid One Step. I will definitely be taking this camera out again!
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your the only guy who explained that the battery is in the film which was my question. good job!
Thanks Greg Benazar! Glad the video was helpful.
same
Love your attitude! You seem so enthusiastic and happy to share your content. You’re setting the standard!
Thanks Gabriel Castillo! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@Hangar77 have you tried the new polaroid film with your vintage camera?I've got the same one as yours and I was wondering.I would love to use it again :)
Bought this camera from a thrift store a few weeks ago and finally got to test it today! I love the film look it has, although the exposure is still something I have to figure out properly
Polaroid does make the film now, the company is renamed to Polaroid originals
Hi Ambrah Rowse, That's true! Shortly after I posted this video the Impossible name changed to Polaroid Originals. I think I'll have to try some of the new Polaroid Originals film!
Hangar77 it works great. I just bought some. I can’t say the same for impossible. They must have worked out their issues.
@@jeromebullard6123 which film would work with this camera?
hadnoidea sx-70 film ins on amazon!
Thank you so much! I bought the same camera and have had it for years thinking it never worked. You inspired me to get the film and see if it does 🙏🏼😊
I found my mum & dad's old Polaroid One Step 1000 in a cupboard. It literally hasn't been used since 1979. It still had a used film in it, so that was a concern. I took the old film out, cleaned the rollers and popped in a new SX-70 film. It works ! I am so stoked !!!
thank you...awesome video! I was also wondering about where the battery was in the camera but you cleared that up!💕
Love the boat shrimp--thumbs up!
Cool! That's my favorite one too!
You come across as such a positive dude, nice video! Flamingo was my favourite, mysterious and intriguing at the same time!
Thanks EMP! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hangar77 I did! And nice short too!
Cool! Have fun.
Thanks man I’m trying to use the one I hade got at a flea market when I was a kid
Thanks so much for this video! Love your personality
Thanks!
I love you for this man, i have the same one that i found in this abandoned house
wow! thats amazzingg
Oh and I love your videos there so happy!
Hi Lilly Brown, Thanks!
Love the film vibe, it has that old look.
Hi Samya Martinez, I think the Polaroids have a cool look too.
Hi!! Im so glad i found your video:) i do have a few questions though, do you think this vintage camera is better for taking scenery rather than people/ portraits? Also, do the films produce a vintage vibe onto the films, comparing to regular poloraid cameras? Thankyou :))
Is it normal for the metal roll/clip that sits on the edge of the film slot to have a slight rainbow tint? I bought mine at a thrift store and I don't know if it works yet, but I want to get a film pack and try it.
Loved the video! Thanks!
Hi CowsInSpace96! Glad you enjoyed the video!
This was very helpful
This was helpful. You need more subscribers - so I subscribed. Thanks!
Thanks Michael Steele!
Nice video! If you want to shoot more, it's recommended to clean the rollers of the camera - that can prevent the streaks. Installing a longer film shield protects the film better as it ejects, and the results are better contrast, colors etc.
Hi UniHumour! I agree, I had a few things going against me that reduced the quality of the photos. Dirty rollers and not shielding the film from light as it ejected as you mentioned, but also the film was expired which probably didn't help the color either. I'll definitely be using this camera again!
@@Hangar77 I just got one, though the film seems to be very expensive
Wow how fun! I was just gifted the exact camera... Ordered some film and now hoping it works! Fingers crossed for a working camera :D
Cool!
How does the darken/lighten button work please ? Like which way to dark...?
Did you use the flash bar?
So cool l just buyed this camera and l know nothing about this 😄😄😄 this is good video
I love mine bit pricey on the film but makes u really think about who gets one!
Agreed, using film slows me down and I really think about the pictures I take.
I think your channel is underrated, your videos are amazing and I love your personality
Hi Kate Gocza, Thanks!
Hi friend, do you know where I can find the flash for the camera? Good video greeting from Mexico ☝🏽
Can you use these cameras in dark settings?
Just found your channel it’s awesome I subscribe.
Thanks Mason's Vlogs!
could you explain how to change the exposure knob?? My pictures keep coming out too dark or then too light :(
Hi Briana Fossati! If you turn the exposure control knob counterclockwise into the white section, it will lighten your photos by increasing the exposure. If you turn the knob clockwise into the black section it will darken your photo by decreasing the exposure.
Take a close look at the center of the exposure knob (Polaroid called this the Lighten/Darken control), and you will notice a tiny lens in there. That is the electronic eye! The camera uses the electronic eye to determine the correct exposure of your photo. The thing to realize with this is that the electronic eye can be tricked. For example, if you are taking a photo of something in front of a large bright background, the camera will try to expose for the background. This might make the subject of your photo dark. The opposite could happen if your subject is in front of a dark background, making the subject too bright.
As for how much to turn the knob in either direction, well that's up to experimentation and lots of practice. I don't know any set of rules that state how much to turn the knob for a particular increase or decrease in exposure. Whenever I take my Polaroid out, I never expect to get perfect photos. Sometimes I prefer the unexpected result. Have fun with it!
Are you in Biloxi? That light house and surf shop look very familiar haha, if so small world I was just going through old things and found a one step and decided to look up if I had everything for it
Just can’t get mine to work with the new film
I was gifted this camera in December 2020, and all of my films keep coming out so dark almost black. 😩 do you know why could this be?
I also have a time zero one step the black version
Omg I love the classic Polaroid I have the instax Polaroid
Hi Spccky Tutorials, Very cool!
Hangar77 thank you
On the flash bar if it makes the noise like it’s going to flash but doesn’t what does that mean
Hi Kendall rardin, I'm not sure. I don't have the flash bar attachment, so I'm not familiar with how it works.
Hello, I had a question, did you need to use a flash bar to take these photos? I’ve seen comments and reviews saying the camera would work poorly without it, but your pictures don’t look that bad at all. I’m planning a trip to San Fran and would love to take one of these, just wondering if I should invest in a flash bar as well
Hi Adrian Carrera! These cameras will work fine without a flash in bright daylight conditions. All the photos in this video were taken without flash. A flash would be useful in lowlight conditions to prevent underexposed photos. If it were me, I would take photos in different lighting conditions before the trip. That way, I would know what works well with the camera. Have fun!
where can i buy one of these?
Dear Hanger77, I need to know a serious question. I know this is an ol video, but it is imperiave that a camera have a specific quality for the given task I will undertake.
Is there ANY major electronics in that device??? If so, can the be REMOVED and still function properly?
i just bought film for mine for the first time and im struggling to put it in too 😂 still haven’t got it yet
eehhmm.. did you clean the rollers?
I found one for $30 with the flash bar. It was working, but I haven't seen if the actual camera works yet but I ordered film anyway. If it works, did I get a good deal? Mine also came with the manual. I just loved how it looked so much I had to take the chance and get it.
Hi briarrose29, It's always hard to judge a good deal with out looking at the actual camera. I have definitely seen higher asking prices for vintage Polaroid cameras. If the camera works and you enjoy using it, then I would say it was worth it!
Please can you tell us exactly the film that you have bought? because I have the same camera and I don't know what film I have to buy.
Hi yiota yia! This camera requires SX-70 film. The exact film I used in this video is no longer made. If I needed more film for this camera, I would check out the SX-70 film at Polaroid Originals. us.polaroidoriginals.com/collections/film-for-polaroid-sx-70-cameras
Thanks for the video! I love how happy you seemed.
How much is the camera?
Hi Valentina, Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! I had too much fun using this camera, so I won't be selling it. I was lucky and found it in a local thrift shop. Happy camera hunting!
Mine was thrifted also. I got mine for $6.
How long does it take for the picture to reveal? :( I just got a camera and the pictures are not revealing after like 10 minutes
Hi Lizbeth Lopez! The pack of Impossible SX-70 film I used in this video took 20-30 minutes to develop. The new Polaroid film takes 15 minutes to develop. Once the film shoots out of the camera it's sensitive to light. Try to shield the photo from light while it's developing. Here's a link to a short article on how to shield your photos from light; support.polaroid.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012362807-Shielding-your-photos-from-light#:~:text=Polaroid%20film%20is%20sensitive%20to,spread%20over%20the%20whole%20frame.
Do You know of any resources on refurbing or servicing these cameras ? "resources" = Videos forums and or instructionals.I have been refurbing dvd vcrs which is cleaning and more over cleaning the heads and laser eyes before selling them to mitigate the risk of returns .
Hi Debbie Armioia Thomas, I don't know of any servicing resources for these types of cameras. Good luck with your project!
How do you know if the camera doesn’t work
How long do the photos take to develop? I have the same camera, and film, and doesn't instantly come out with any picture, just kinda blue. Thanks in advance!
Hi christianTHEcreative, with the Impossible SX-70 film I was using, it takes about 20-30 minutes for the photo to develop. It also helps to keep the developing photo shielded from light. Good luck and have fun!
i just bought the same camera at a thrift store, do you happen to know the year it was made?
Hi frida!!, Nice find! The Polaroid OneStep Land camera originally came out in 1977. I don't know when they started to produce the "Sears Special" version that I have. Here's a link to a Polaroid timeline that shows some of the milestones in Polaroid's history: www.polaroid.com/history
hi! i have a question! does this camera automatically have a blue tint or does it depend on the filter of the film?
Hi eunjiro, Sometimes the tint on your developed photo has to do with the temperature at the time you took the picture. Cold weather can cause your photos to develop with a blue/green tint. Hot weather can cause a red/yellow tint. Check out this website for more details; support.polaroidoriginals.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012361067-How-does-temperature-affect-Polaroid-film-
Haha when I saw the words on the film, when you read it, I also feel laugh too😂 thanks for this video! I decided to buy this camera, and Can I buy this film from the website now? I saw the SX-70 film package is different now, not sure it’s the same one you got in the video.
Hi Mickey Gallery, Thanks for watching! The Impossible SX-70 film I was using in this video is no longer available. Now you can purchase SX-70 film from Polaroid Originals. Here is a link to their site; us.polaroidoriginals.com/collections/film-for-polaroid-sx-70-cameras
Hangar77 thank you!!🙏😊
I stuck a 600 cartridge in and both of them worked I never have four no five great working cameras.
Was that the souvenir shop in Biloxi? My sister lives there!
Hi Danielle, it most certainly is!
Did you use a flash bar to take those pictures? great video!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! I didn't use the flash bar attachment for these pictures.
thank you
Hi Julia twarog, You're welcome!
What would it mean if my photos are coming out with like a yellow tint to them?
Hi Thomas Deshields. Interesting question, let’s think about it.
It may have something to do with whether or not you are using the camera indoors with tungsten lighting-aka light bulbs.
After quickly looking through the package insert I noticed it stated that instant film loves natural lighting. This could mean that the film was designed to be used outdoors. The white balance of the instant film may be set to give the correct colors in sunlight.
If you have a digital camera, you can see how white balance effects the color tint of photos. If you set the white balance of your camera to sunlight and then take a picture indoors with tungsten lighting, the photo will have a yellow/orange tint.
If the yellow-tinted photos were taken outside, I guess it’s back to the drawing board. With instant film I never expect the photos to be perfect. I just enjoy the process.
Tom you can also try cleaning the rollers from which the snapshot exits. Crud does build up over time and will effect the look of the picture if it`s dirty.
The streaks are from the rollers, they're probably worn out or dirty 👍
Thanks for the tip PontiacBandit!
price of my camera cartriges please thanks
I have one like that but I do not know if it works
Only one way to find out!
Where did you get it I want one so bad
I was lucky and found this camera at a local thrift shop.
Who is love aesthetic here ❤️❤️🤚
Thanks Zyad Zyada!
You're sooooo cute, thanks for the perfect explanation
Hi evellyn cristie, thanks for watching!
My camera shoots out the film. But it comes out blue. Any suggestioms??
Hi SapphireFox13! Sounds like you might need to shield the film from light when it first shoots out. The film is very light sensitive, and it will have a blue color when it first pops out of the camera. So, cover up the blue frame with your hand and put the photos somewhere dark. I carry around the box the film cartridge came in and keep the recently shot photos in there.
With the Impossible film I used in the video, it took around 30 minutes for the film to develop. The blue color will gradually fade away and your photo will appear. I try to keep the photos in the dark for the entire development period. I haven't had a chance to try the new Polaroid Originals film, but I think the same techniques would apply. The new Color Polaroid Originals SX-70 film states it will develop in 10-15 minutes. Have fun!
@@Hangar77 I got the picture to take but I found that the film comes out very grainy and yellow. Any way to fix that?
Unfortunately, I can't think of a quick fix for this problem. Was the film fresh and stored properly before you used it? You could get some strange results with expired film.
You might see color tints if the film develops outside of the recommended temperature range. You can see green tints in cold weather and yellow/red tints in hot weather. Here is a short article I found about color tints in polaroid film. support.polaroidoriginals.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012361067-How-temperature-affects-Polaroid-film
I'm not sure what could be causing the grain. Maybe it has something to do with the rollers in your camera. The rollers spread out the chemicals in the film as it shoots out of the camera. If the rollers are dirty or damaged, the chemicals might not spread evenly. An uneven spread of chemicals could cause undesirable effects in your final photo.
Can I use 600 film with this camera?
Hi Thaye tiwon! The quick answer is no, because the 600 Type film is about 4 times more sensitive to light than SX-70 Type film. If you use 600 Type film in your SX-70 camera, all of your photos will come out overexposed. If you really want to use 600 Type film in your SX-70 type camera, you need to use a neutral density filter to reduce the amount of light hitting the film. Here is a link about the use of neutral density filters. support.polaroidoriginals.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012541948-What-Does-a-Neutral-Density-Filter-Do-
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Hi Michellas Baca, Thanks for watching!
The camera worked a stick a 600 cartridge in
Cool!
I need a place where to buy cheap cassettes... I bought the camera in mint condition... but I cried when i saw pricing €20.- for just 10 photos
Lucky penny shop?
Vendo uma zera quer comprar ?
You forgot to open the exposure thats why they came out too dark
Polaroid makes film now
Is that Biloxi??
Hi Taylor Padgett, Sure is. I think the Biloxi lighthouse is the most recognizable landmark in this set of photos.
Hangar77 that’s funny! I’m in ocean springs haha I was surprised when I saw the pics
Wow! It really is a small world sometimes.
No explicas como controlar la exposición.... igual saludos desde Mex...
Cuando tomes fotos en exteriores con muchas luz solar pon el dial de xposicion en la parte oscura
Is this camera worth buying?
Hi Tylerroxu! If your looking for a camera that's fun to use, then sure. If you're looking for a camera that gives crisp, color perfect shots, probably not . I look for them in thrift shops.
Are these cameras worth anything
I wouldn’t say that their valuable. Sometimes you can find them in thrift stores for great prices, but you won’t know if it works until you take it home and test it out. You can expect to pay more if the camera is sold in working condition.
Am i the only one who think this camera is max's camera in life is strange??
why you talk so slow
I have a question, I just picked up one of these cameras and my local retail store for 3 bucks, one thing I noticed is that my camera doesn’t have is that small tube of black film in the front of the camera above where it spits out the film. Do I need that film tube for it to function or does it not need it? I haven’t used it yet because I don’t want to purchase film if the camera doesn’t work.
Hi Jake Vlogs! I think your referring to the light shield. A missing light shield shouldn't stop the camera from working, but it will effect the development of the photo. Polaroid film is very light sensitive and should be kept in the dark while developing. The old Polaroid cameras had a light shield that would snap back in once the picture was ejected. Later Impossible came out with what they called the Frog Tongue. The Frog Tongue wouldn't snap back in and would help keep the photo in the dark longer. Now Polaroid Originals has a film shield available. Unfortunately the film shield costs more than your camera. If you buy one, make sure the light shield is compatible with your camera model. It's up to you to decide if you want to install a new light shield before you know the camera works. Good Luck!Here's a link: us.polaroidoriginals.com/products/film-shield-for-box-type-cameras
Hangar77 thanks for the help!!!
Sure Thing!