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Polaroid SX-70 :: Sonar :: Black : Clear

$515.00

1978, USA

► Fully Restored
► One Year Warranty
► Limited Edition Clear Housing

Designed by Edwin Land, the Polaroid SX-70 was the first instant SLR camera ever made and completely revolutionized the photographic landscape. We have been proudly restoring the entire Polaroid SX-70 line of cameras for over a decade now which has become the work for which we're best known. SX-70's remain the pinnacle way to shoot instant film, offering maximum control and unparalleled image sharpness due to their incredibly designed glass lens system.

The SX-70 Sonar was introduced in 1978, six years after the release of the SX-70 Original. It's key feature is the circular sonar dish which sits above the lens; this dish produces actual sonar waves which communicate the focal distance to the camera. Decades later, this system remains shockingly fast, accurate, and incredibly fun to use. The sonar auto-focus system can be disabled with the flick of a switch to allow for manual focus. This comes in handy especially when taking pictures through windows (the sonar ping will hit the glass and focus close-up!) or when making close-up portraits.

Lens: 116mm f/8, 4-element, glass
Shutter Speeds: 1/175 to 10-seconds (automatic)
Focal Distance: 10.4" to Infinity (automatic or manual)
Exposure Type: Automatic
Film Type: SX-70

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