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!

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

A double weekly upload and the return of Red Liquorice music? GoDAMN Willem!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

Absolutely love my SX-70. Bought it off a guy on Facebook for £70. Such a beauty.

Dude! I’ve been going nonstop with my sx70 lately! Such a classic camera and so ahead of its time!

I purchased one with the sonar reader at a yard sale a few weeks ago. This got me excited to use it!

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

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.

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!

My grandpa used to always repair these, he had tons of these either for use or for parts.

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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.

2 vídeos en 1 semana? Muchas gracias Willem!

Opening the sx70 clack noise on that snare hit, I see you Willem

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!

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!

Yes a Polaroid video! - SX-70 Brooklyn owner here too!

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.

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

I just ordered my camera, I’m so excited.

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.

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

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!

Waiting for the Mamiya 7 video. Great video as always.

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.

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

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. :)

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!

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!

Love the shot with the colorful slides, it's so crisp and fun!

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.

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?

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!

editing is miiiiiint. hats off man

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

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.

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

the videos just keep getting better and better, keep it up man 😸😼😼😼

My SX-70 is prolly my most favourite camera too despite only using it for special occasions. Followed by my Pentax 67.

one of my first cameras, and forever my favorite

Saw this type of camera in blackkklansman and now im obsessed

i got an slr from brooklyn film camera when i was in nyc visiting a friend, would definitely recommend :) great video as always

Got one the other day for $34 in perfect conditions and has everything with it. The leather is so nice

i got today on fleamarket one in original bag with paper and all extras in great condition like new

You can attached the UVIR filter to reduce the magenta color cast. Hope it will help you.

Keansburg has never looked better using an SX 70. :)

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 !

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.

Missin’ the c41 Podcast, but enjoying these new videos!

I love the way the photos turned out!

I bought one of these earlier this year! Fixed the broken latch, gave it new leather, and it's perfect. c:

Good job! Nice camera. Sharp images

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😅

dude the parachute shots made my jaw drop :O

The editing on this vid hit different

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

I'd love to get my hands on one of these. Such a beautiful design.

The way he shakes it in the start of the video makes me so anxious

To me it's the best polaroid EVER !!!!!!!!!

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

Glad to know I'm not the only SX-70 owner with a problematic light meter!

The parachute pics are awesome!

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

Wow. Even the traffic light is dancing in this video. No wonder I’m excited too

it wouldnt be a willem video if he wasnt wearing that red champion jumper, love the video as always

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.

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.

such an underrated youtuber!!! Love your vids!! :D

Yessssss Willem finally doing some proper Polaroids❤️❤️❤️

Thank God You Took Off That Beanie!!!

2 uploads in a week? Willem blessed us

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.

we need more polaroid cam review 😭🙈💞

this is my favorite camera I have by far!!!

you should get the instax tl70 by mint and review

Here its 1:10 a.m✌🏻😂i love to watch your videos ❤️

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?

Thanks Willem, sick as usual!

would you do a video on the harman reusable camera?

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.

Also I agree, the lightmeter in mine isn’t very accurate. Super blown out unless I darken it

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 :)

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.

Was it William that talked about the photo book called Girl Power or something close to it?? I cant remember can someone help!

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 :).

I love this polaroid style 😮

tbh i really dont mind the magenta or green on the photos too much

i want one of these so bad

1:58 Wow

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

Shoutout Young MA, loved that shot.

take me on a photo walk, willem

What film did you shoot with? Thanks Willem!

Love my sx70, dope video man!

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?