I purchased my first Polaroid SX-70 camera in 1973 at Kmart in Abilene, Texas for around $119.00. I have made so many SX-70 prints that I lost count. I have also owned several other Polaroid SX-70 models including the Sonar model. I also have one of the 600 SLR models. I have exhibited Polaroid SX-70 prints several times since 1973 and have sold several. I am glad the prints that I have left have been stored well all these years. I have been looking through them and if I do say so, there are several good ones and a few great ones. I will get some ready for my personal website as soon as I can.
Mean while below are links to great websites that include history, camera models, photographs, techniques and much more dealing with Polaroid SX-70 and 600 film and cameras.
“Hungry for real analog, good smelling pictures” said polanoid
Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera website extraordinaire by Joy M. Opfer
Opfer said, “This site is intended to be a resource for those developing an interest in the Polaroid SX-70 imaging system by providing historical and technical data, tips on shooting and manipulating film, and finding and/or caring for the cameras.
History
Tech Specs
Imaging
Gallery
Resources including books and websites
Research and development of the project was conducted from the mid-sixties until it’s release in 1972 at a staggering cost of three-quarters of a billion dollars. $750,000,000 in early 1970’s dollars is a lot of money today over 1.5 billion.”
Polaroid SX-70 From Wikipedia
Joel Schilling gallery of manipulated Polaroid SX70 Time Zero prints
Polaroid SX-70 Video Ad from 1971 created by legendary Charles and Ray Eames
PolaPremiumUSA – The USA branch of Polapremium and The Impossible Project. Your source for polaroid film. Have polaroid questions? Please ask, we’re happy to help!
On the PolaPremiumUSA website they have several links to more Polaroid Corporation history including the SX-70 and all about their own company and its plans.
The Impossible Project – We aim to re-start production of analog instant film for vintage Polaroid cameras in 2010.
- I wish them all the luck and speed in getting the project off the ground and making SX-70 and 600 film available again or as they state the production of analog INTEGRAL FILM for vintage Polaroid cameras.
The Crusade To Reinvent Polaroid by Conor Risch at PDN Gear Guide
Readers’ Photos: Polaroid Gallery in Lens Blog – NYTimes.com – 406 exceptional Polaroids posted May 29, 2009
James Estrin said, “In celebration of the possible comeback of film for Polaroid instant cameras, we asked you to send us your Polaroids — new or old, high art or campy snapshot. At 11:30 a.m. on Thursday we stopped accepting submissions. We will publish a selection this week.”
Josh Haner, a Times photographer and picture editor, found that he could not winnow the selection to any fewer than 406 exceptional Polaroids, all of which are presented here.
Instant Photography After the End of Polaroid Cameras – TIME
Added to this post 9-9-09
Polaroid preserved – Harvard catalogs an era of innovation By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff
Added to this post 9-9-09
If you know of a website dealing with Polaroid that would be a good addition to the above list please send it to us.
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