Excellent review. I own all three cameras as well and agree with your assessments. Mint deserves considerable credit however, for continuously updated the classic SX-70; the MING is close to perfection! But as you say, the I-2 is probably best for most individuals new to instant photography. Keep these videos coming.

Ive shot the I2 and a modified mint slr sx70 sonar, and my tan unmodified non serviced sx70. To be honest I hated the I2 as well as the modern i type cameras, I cant stand them, all my images with them were horrible and blurry and just really poor quality. The sonar modified sx70 was super cool, wasnt mine but a friend of mine who I encouraged him to purchase as he was also displeased with the I2 and it became his main camera. Great quality and super sharp image,.The I2 on the otherhand, never worked right. Constantly missed exposure and had signifigant roller issues right out of the box, constantly jammed, and the lense wasnt particurally sharp. Id recomend personally the sx70, great manuel control, superb build quality. And reasonable servicing pricing. Compared to the I2 which my friend junked after switching to his sonar sx70 😆

So why can’t the Mint camera actually shoot at 1/2000? It seems strange to have those markings and actually only attain 1/250?