Hi Willem! the reason why you have to compensate your lightmeter is because the iso of the film that Polaroid make nowadays is higher than the iso of the film that Polaroid used to make back in the day (I think I've calculated that right)... Because of that, people who have vintage SX-70s need to generally compensate a third of a stop darker, although the exact amount will depend on your particular camera. Hope this helps!
@Andrew127594 жыл бұрын
But... film with the proper asa/iso to the SX-70 IS available from Polaroid Originals... just not over the counter at Target. It is contemporary, yet needs to be ordered via B&H or elsewhere.
@film_friends4 жыл бұрын
SUper good tip!~
@bananamustard11514 жыл бұрын
@@Andrew12759 Yeah, and it was used here, the formula is slightly different tho.
@bananamustard11514 жыл бұрын
Don't bother with trying to compensate with the exposure wheel, sx70 film has gone from like 160 iso to like 200. It's basically impossible to adjust exposure to compensate, as a notch on the wheel is like a stop or two
@ianbakke2 жыл бұрын
@@bananamustard1151 The film is 160 ASA. It hasn’t changed. The really old SX-70 film was 150, so the difference to the new one is negligible. What you need to do is to get the camera’s metering system calibrated and/or clean the IR-filter (the filter will corrode over time and therefore let in less light)
@isaackimball56354 жыл бұрын
learning to open the camera is akin to learning how to properly carry a newborn baby, the fear of accidental breaking it is sooooo high
@film_friends4 жыл бұрын
I feel this way about all these old cameras I have been picking up. Get them for so cheap but they feel old and like they will snap in two. haha.
@ThePolaroid6693 жыл бұрын
In over 30 years of use, I've never broken my SX-70. Fear might be high, reality is low.
@anareginarullanvazquez26612 жыл бұрын
IKR?
@tomdivasion77244 жыл бұрын
A double weekly upload and the return of Red Liquorice music? GoDAMN Willem!
@robertosierra164 жыл бұрын
song name please
@tomdivasion77244 жыл бұрын
@@robertosierra16 Red Liquorice - 3 :)
@adriancozma61024 жыл бұрын
I've got a fully working SX-70 off ebay for 35 Euros about 6 months ago and I'm pleased with how it handles. The color film from Polaroid is nothing to be happy about, it's a huge hit or miss with every batch. I managed to make myself an ND filter and use it with the 600 series film, and I've been shooting black and white most of the time. I get great results as long as I take my time to adjust the camera properly.
@bachelorchowTV3 жыл бұрын
I really loved how you made sure to get standard footage of the the places and things you shot with the SX-70. Small detail but definitely separates you.
@bobsykes4 жыл бұрын
Oh, wow. My Dad had one of those things when they were new. I can't say a remember for sure, but I don't recall anything off about the color. Good to know about the temperature sensitivity.
@jordidriesen4 жыл бұрын
Hey Willem, about the exposure and light meter. The new film has a higher iso than the older version, so that's one of the reasons. Another possibility is residu that forms on the light meter itself, this a known issue with older poldaroids where the light meter starts to fail. In your case it's probably the new film and a light meter that's slightly of... I've got two and one nails the exposure and the other one is always a bit overexposed, even on the darkest setting.
@ThePolaroid669 Жыл бұрын
it's 10 ASA higher - hardly enough to make a difference.
@AnchorTH4 жыл бұрын
100% your light meter is corroded. It's a super easy fix if you're handy at all. Also, have you tried the latest film since Polaroid Originals rebranded to Polaroid? I get nothing but beautiful results now that I fixed my camera and use fresh film straight from Polaroid (never buy from Amazon or even local stores, you ensure freshness when you buy straight from Polaroid)
@ronnocdog994 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to a webpage or video on how to fix a corroded light meter in these cameras? Mine often overexposes as well.
@mitsukomckinnon70274 жыл бұрын
@@ronnocdog99 Analog Resurgence has a great and simple vid: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtmWos9z0t6rmJc.html
@JS52ATS4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love my SX-70. Bought it off a guy on Facebook for £70. Such a beauty.
@TimothymakeupsDitzler4 жыл бұрын
Dude! I’ve been going nonstop with my sx70 lately! Such a classic camera and so ahead of its time!
@paulyd82914 жыл бұрын
I purchased one with the sonar reader at a yard sale a few weeks ago. This got me excited to use it!
@midwestgrain4 жыл бұрын
Was lucky enough to snag one off eBay about a year ago for like 50 bucks. Perfect condition, minus the front not staying perfectly closed when collapsed
@film_friends4 жыл бұрын
duuude nice snag! I really want one
@chris-andrebrissett52084 жыл бұрын
How is it for you so far?
@ifyouleavenow59604 жыл бұрын
Dude, get this, i got a model 2 with a case and a reusable flash 50 bucks, now I have 3 baby sx70s hehe, alpha, 2, and 3
@midwestgrain4 жыл бұрын
Ifyouleavenow hell yeah dude that’s awesome
@midwestgrain4 жыл бұрын
Chris-Andre Brissett it’s great!! No issues whatsoever.
@richardazar224 жыл бұрын
Willem, the blotchy colors you're getting is more likely a result of poor film storage or old film. Get some fresh film from a camera store and either get a "frog tongue" for the front to cover the pictures when they exit the camera or put your hand over the film. This should ensure getting really good results. I love my SX-70 but I had to do the above to get good results.
@gemista4 жыл бұрын
Great video, as always. You should try to shoot with an Argus C3. It is one of the best 35mm cameras ever made. I use one as my everyday camera, so seeing you use one would be really interesting!
@neostrike1235 Жыл бұрын
My grandpa used to always repair these, he had tons of these either for use or for parts.
@nicklarsenjazz4 жыл бұрын
Matt Day has entered the chat
@jaymathews3564 жыл бұрын
Bought mine from Brooklyn Film Camera. They're a great company & crew! As for my SX70, the only issue I have is with framing up a composition & keeping it in focus. It's a hit or miss. But still a fun camera.
@sebvz894 жыл бұрын
2 vídeos en 1 semana? Muchas gracias Willem!
@SweetLouPhotography4 жыл бұрын
Opening the sx70 clack noise on that snare hit, I see you Willem
@emulsionvhs693 жыл бұрын
I have one exactly like yours, its actually pretty rare according to a guy at a shop in seattle because the dashes around the lens dont have distance markings (which was a recall he said) . Currently mine is broken unfortunately but I really want to get it working again to shoot some more. I'm shooting 35mm currently on my grandfather's AE-1 which is a lot of fun though!
@ramarren2 жыл бұрын
Happened on your video this morning, Willem. Nice work, fun photos! I've been shooting with Polaroid SX-70 type cameras for many years, have both an original '73 camera that my uncle bought new as well as three of the recently refurbished and updated models from MiNT Camera (SLR670a, -m, and -x). These modern cameras are a tiny bit more consistent in their exposure metering (of course, the -m and -x models have not only EV Compensation but manual exposure capability too). Polaroid SX-70 film has indeed become slightly faster in its modern incarnation, leading to a touch of overexposure with the original SX-70 ... BUT remember that most SX-70s are pretty old now and just wear and tear from both use and sitting tend to slow down shutters a bit, so some of the overexposure is attributable to that too. Having your camera cleaned and serviced might help. No matter though: I can see from your photos that you've figured out how to get good exposures anyway, with a little effort. That remains the same even with the fully modernized and updated ones I have. Shooting with an old film camera that uses a quirky, special film like these do is an exercise in learning the camera, the film, and how to make them do what you want ... That's one of the reasons I like shooting Polaroid. It keeps us sharp... :) You've motivated me to load one of my Polaroids and bring it to my brunch gathering with friends today. Because these cameras really do work wonders when making photos of family and friends! Everyone responds so much more naturally than they do when you pull out a digital camera or smartphone... LOL!
@crazymetdude4 жыл бұрын
Yes a Polaroid video! - SX-70 Brooklyn owner here too!
@eicas_113 жыл бұрын
I don't know if someone has said this, but the original polaroid SX-70 (like the first-ever models) like the one that you have had their light sensors calibrated to 100 ASA as opposed to the 160 ASA of the actual film due to a lack of communication between the marketing, electronics, and film departments within the Polaroid Corporation. The later models like the Alpha-1 and One Step Autofocus do not have as severe of an issue. To fix it, you just need to turn the brightness dial 1/3 of the way to black like you have already done.
@fritz621964 жыл бұрын
my gf got me one for my birthday recently so this video could not be better timing! Thanks for the thorough and insightful review as always Willem
@8858184992 жыл бұрын
I just ordered my camera, I’m so excited.
@Francois_L_79334 жыл бұрын
The new films are definitely more sensitive than the SX-70 film. Originally, the Time Zero film was rated at about 160 ISO. But now the only film you can get is for the 600 cameras and this film is 600 ISO film. You have only two solutions. Either remove the filter inside the adjustment wheel or fit a 28mm ND-4 filter over the lens. That way you get the exposure control back. I personally would go for the ND filter solution.
@KeAndreFoster2 жыл бұрын
SX-70 film is offered by Polaroid. it is asa100
@jack75903 жыл бұрын
Also I've taken apart multiple sx-70s and the light sensor has a sort of white dust on it and this prevents the exposure when the dial is moved. You have to take the face plate off and clean it with alcohol
@joepgottemaker18902 жыл бұрын
The reason the shadows are green is because the film got way to cold. That’s also why they got overexposed. + The fact that you don’t use a Frog Tongue, it’s still very much needed!
@MarceloCN4 жыл бұрын
Waiting for the Mamiya 7 video. Great video as always.
@brklynbstrd4 жыл бұрын
Yo! Great video. The over exposing is actually due to the film. Sx-70s were built to meter for asa100 but new Polaroid Originals film is actually asa160. So the move to darken is actually necessary in most lighting conditions.
@ThePolaroid669 Жыл бұрын
Incorrect - the data sheet for SX-70 film states it was 150 ASA. As do many of the contemporary articles about the camera at the time. A change from 150 to 160 ASA would not be noticeable.
@queefcheif9306Ай бұрын
the sx-70 are different from each other because the opacity of the lense on the light meter is different from model to model, thats just with the age of it but what can help the most is to keep the rollers clean and you can shoot 600 film in a sx-70 but you need to put a nd filter on top of the pack before you put it into the camera or get your sx-70 swapped out to shoot just 600 film
@xjamesramos4 жыл бұрын
Wow what about timing!!! A just received a message from a friend last week if I wanted their grandmothers SX-70. Of course I said yes but your video made me just want to get it that much more! Picking it up Monday. :)
@johnmarkdelasoledad62864 жыл бұрын
Willem i hope your next vlog will be about the APS FILM. I know it’s not that popular anymore but i just think it will help those individuals who has a film camera which APS FILM is only applicable. Your works inspired me more and sending virtual hugs here from the PHILIPPINES MAN!
@nollieheel214aim11 ай бұрын
Hey Willem, great video. If you send your sx-70 to Brooklyn Film camera they can CLA and convert it so that you'll be able to shoot both SX-70 100 film and Polaroid 600 films!
@oliviamelnick4 жыл бұрын
Love the shot with the colorful slides, it's so crisp and fun!
@tonysmith8694 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I shoot with mine every day. I found shielding the prints when they eject for about 2-3 mins seems to yield the most contrasty results.
@adamotlewski37994 жыл бұрын
literally just got an sx-70 from brooklyn film camera two days ago, your video could not be better timed because you are in fact the best youtube camera guy. my god your sx-70 polaroids of the amusement park look like paintings!!! Mine also always has to be turned to the dark on the light meter, but I love how weird and cool the photos turn out. I just wish it didn't have the green or magenta cast, that's the biggest downside. Have you tried using the 600 film with the NDF?
@TheWefoundlove4 жыл бұрын
I have Polaroid 636, my uncle got it when he visited Moscow in the 90's. I wanna try taking pics with It, a lot of my childhood phitos are taken with that camera. 💘 Love your videos!
@Square-0ne4 жыл бұрын
you can check Polaroid online store for fresh 600 Type Film (color or b/w) or try expired film from Amazon or Ebay and test your luck with it. The modern film is not as good as the old original Polaroid film though - only 8 Pictures/Pack and the film often shows a strong "vintage" yellow/orange color shift + is very sensitive to light during development. Black and White works a bit better.
@isaacstacey12274 жыл бұрын
editing is miiiiiint. hats off man
@JonahLorsung3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@WesleyVerhoevePhotography4 жыл бұрын
eyyyyyyyyyyyyyy the sx baby! yup def had that experience too where I had to adjust it to prevent over exposure but i think its indeed a film issue
@chris-andrebrissett52084 жыл бұрын
This came at the right time. I'm was just thinking of getting myself a nice polaroid as a way to get into film photography. Thanks for the upload.
@andrewhowarth45784 жыл бұрын
Willem, I love your KZfaq channel. You are correct in your assessment of the differences between the old and current film colors. I always immediately put my prints into an inside pocket where the development can proceed best. Andy
@finbowles4794 жыл бұрын
the videos just keep getting better and better, keep it up man 😸😼😼😼
@haziqzaq4 жыл бұрын
My SX-70 is prolly my most favourite camera too despite only using it for special occasions. Followed by my Pentax 67.
@lorenzoserrano18754 жыл бұрын
one of my first cameras, and forever my favorite
@frostbitepokin95204 жыл бұрын
Saw this type of camera in blackkklansman and now im obsessed
@soda23344 жыл бұрын
i got an slr from brooklyn film camera when i was in nyc visiting a friend, would definitely recommend :) great video as always
@MyNamesComics2 жыл бұрын
Got one the other day for $34 in perfect conditions and has everything with it. The leather is so nice
@Jugoplastika2 жыл бұрын
i got today on fleamarket one in original bag with paper and all extras in great condition like new
@viciousshinn4 жыл бұрын
You can attached the UVIR filter to reduce the magenta color cast. Hope it will help you.
@bobratynski93463 жыл бұрын
Keansburg has never looked better using an SX 70. :)
@chriscaarnold4 жыл бұрын
I always wanted a polaroid. Never had one. I spotted this camera in a shop In Italy. Wish I bought it. Fantastic design. Hard to find in the UK. I travel lots and travel light. I take a Nikon F3 and Nikonos v with me for when I want to take photos and use my iPhone for quick pics. Thanks for the info on this great little compact camera. Great video thanks !
@kvnhhn4 жыл бұрын
Since I don't like the colors and find it too hard to handle, I shoot B&W only with the SX70. And there the "whites" change to an ivory white over time (2-3 days approx.) as well.
@jonathanisraelfilms4 жыл бұрын
Missin’ the c41 Podcast, but enjoying these new videos!
@Lillyjoy4 жыл бұрын
I love the way the photos turned out!
@luma3454 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these earlier this year! Fixed the broken latch, gave it new leather, and it's perfect. c:
@justinellison42142 жыл бұрын
Good job! Nice camera. Sharp images
@Sophia-id2cg3 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful thank you for linking the Brooklyn company as well! Just found my Opa’s Alpha 1 up in NY and it needs some serious repair, hoping it’s not completely rusted from within😅
@AddHazers3 жыл бұрын
dude the parachute shots made my jaw drop :O
@finnanderson99414 жыл бұрын
The editing on this vid hit different
@JonahLorsung3 жыл бұрын
danke!
@MaxLamdin4 жыл бұрын
the reason most of the sx70 cameras over expose is because they get corrosion build up on the diode that measures light and blocks it so the camera thinks it darker than it is, the film goes magenta when it’s developed too warm and green when it’s too cold, you can used to it and you can compensate with lighting colour temps if necessary
@coralanna24904 жыл бұрын
I'd love to get my hands on one of these. Such a beautiful design.
@thechannelforrandomvideos98524 жыл бұрын
The way he shakes it in the start of the video makes me so anxious
@ThomasApp4 жыл бұрын
To me it's the best polaroid EVER !!!!!!!!!
@julioshift58094 жыл бұрын
Oh I have one but the Sonar version and I hardly use it because the price of Polaroid for the amount we get it crazy but hey I’ll get a pack eventually
@ronnocdog994 жыл бұрын
Glad to know I'm not the only SX-70 owner with a problematic light meter!
@PeterStefanovS4 жыл бұрын
The parachute pics are awesome!
@scottyg91674 жыл бұрын
Cool vid! Makes me miss the SX-70 I had eons ago that sister stole and sold. Inspiring me, Willem! Thanks! Think I’ll dig out the ancient Rolleiflex or M3
@oky08244 жыл бұрын
Wow. Even the traffic light is dancing in this video. No wonder I’m excited too
@niamhbarry34004 жыл бұрын
it wouldnt be a willem video if he wasnt wearing that red champion jumper, love the video as always
@sushamiboy4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I have the SX-70 as well (got it last week). The original film was set to 100 ISO when it was created by the original Polaroid back in the day. Today, Polaroid Originals (The Impossible Project) have theirs rated at 160 ISO. You can get an ND filter for the lens or you can get an ND that goes on top of 600 film that works as well and is reusable.
@ianbakke Жыл бұрын
Wrong. Original Polaroid film was 150 ASA, so basically the same as the current film. What has happened is that the light meter calibration has gone off during the last 40-50 years.
@zguy951354 жыл бұрын
The new film is ISO 160 instead of a true 100, so you need to darken it a bit. Colors depend on the temp, when I shoot in the winter its blue/green in hotter temps it can get magenta/orange. If it's between 60 and 85* F you'll get perfect colors. Also if it hasn't been CLAd there's usually gunk on the metering cell so it won't be as accurate. I paid a little extra for a cleaned up SX70 so it has nice smooth rollers and accurate metering, worth it since the film is so expensive.
@JerryMilton4 жыл бұрын
SX-70 and Time Zero where 150 ISO, some integral film like "fade to black" Artistic Z was 100. It's not like Polaroid Original just pulled 160 ISO out of their a**
@alexandskully65444 жыл бұрын
such an underrated youtuber!!! Love your vids!! :D
@technol-bismol37784 жыл бұрын
Yessssss Willem finally doing some proper Polaroids❤️❤️❤️
@phiwokaziqoza38034 жыл бұрын
Thank God You Took Off That Beanie!!!
@kungfueddy51014 жыл бұрын
2 uploads in a week? Willem blessed us
@danielarriola28334 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always. I've had an SX-70 sitting in the house for almost 10 years now. I keep it on display because it's a beautiful camera. I remember getting it for about $15 at an antique store but I never thought about shooting it until now! Wonder if it works all right.
@nollieheel214aim11 ай бұрын
If it doesn't work, send it in to Brooklyn Film Camera. They do CLA and conversions to shoot both Polaroid 100 and 600 films!
@wowensdale22454 жыл бұрын
we need more polaroid cam review 😭🙈💞
@miasweetland63704 жыл бұрын
this is my favorite camera I have by far!!!
@DeadofNightRacing4 жыл бұрын
you should get the instax tl70 by mint and review
@purplerain80024 жыл бұрын
Here its 1:10 a.m✌🏻😂i love to watch your videos ❤️
@lensman57623 жыл бұрын
Their version of the SX70 film sucks, but then again without them, these amazing cameras would be totally redundant, so I guess I am thankful for the lousy film. YOu are the first person who has mentioned on YT about the temp sensitivity of these films. This is exactly my finding too, but the question is what exactly is the right temp for correctly developing these films?
@hannahbanjo56294 жыл бұрын
Thanks Willem, sick as usual!
@hanneschelkens1834 жыл бұрын
would you do a video on the harman reusable camera?
@davidhunternyc13 жыл бұрын
You really capture the melancholy that the film lends itself too. Is it the film or the camera that's the weak point of this system. Is there a better instamatic camera? Is there better film. Thank you.
@midwestgrain4 жыл бұрын
Also I agree, the lightmeter in mine isn’t very accurate. Super blown out unless I darken it
@duzi134 жыл бұрын
I have a Polaroid One Step Instant Camera and it does the same thing. The photos are always over exposed. Unless ur shooting at night lol
@midwestgrain4 жыл бұрын
duzi13 lol exactly. Might get my sx70 converted to 600 to avoid that
@MattDueskable4 жыл бұрын
Toby Young, they make "Neutral Density filters" for 600 film that makes it compatible with SX-70 loaded cameras
@midwestgrain4 жыл бұрын
schlimp laron yeah I’ve seen em, just haven’t tried em out!
@WALKINGonTheStreet_Official4 жыл бұрын
got mine repaired at Brooklyn Film Camera as well. They are so awesome! Original film pack worked better than newer version, but honestly it is better than nothing :)
@thehealthpotions4 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine has one and the first time i tried opening it i was FREAKING OUT from thinking i might pull it apart.
@Pearldrummer554 жыл бұрын
Was it William that talked about the photo book called Girl Power or something close to it?? I cant remember can someone help!
@wobblywanderer80144 жыл бұрын
I have two of these cameras and I have to expose darker as well, but less dark on one than the other. So the cameras differ regarding exposure settings but I'm pretty sure the film is the main reason for the need to expose darker. I personally love these cameras but not the film currently available for it. I've long tried to love polaroid originals/polaroid one film and I just cant. Too hit and miss for the money and I am rarely a fan of the end color result. Loved the video :).
@h0m3g4musics4 жыл бұрын
I love this polaroid style 😮
@xdadotter4 жыл бұрын
tbh i really dont mind the magenta or green on the photos too much
@film_friends4 жыл бұрын
I feel that! Sometimes color cast on film is kinda awesome. I welcome Magenta into my soul. Tnx
@chris-andrebrissett52084 жыл бұрын
Same here. Some of it is waaay too noticeable but some add a lot of extra color to em
@xsitied27083 жыл бұрын
i want one of these so bad
@barancheyev4 жыл бұрын
1:58 Wow
@michaelhansen24464 жыл бұрын
Great video as allways - thanks ! You should try a SLR 680 / 690 - same genius folding polaroid type as sx-70 - and easy the best polaroid camera ever - autofocus and acurate lightmeter build in - regards from Copenhagen ! Michael
@Deckardrick0074 жыл бұрын
Shoutout Young MA, loved that shot.
@skoopeez4 жыл бұрын
take me on a photo walk, willem
@phoenixoliviacopy2727 Жыл бұрын
What film did you shoot with? Thanks Willem!
@johnnydelamora4854 жыл бұрын
Love my sx70, dope video man!
@mvagusta67572 жыл бұрын
Hi. Could someone tell me if it's possible to change from colour cartridge to a black & white cartridge half way through a cartridge? Will the light get into the remaining blank film that I have ejected from the camera?