Item 2018.10.01.06.01 - Polaroid SX70 Model 2 (Brown) Camera

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Polaroid SX70 Model 2 (Brown) Camera

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2018.10.01.06.01

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  • 1974-1977 (Manufacturing)
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    Polaroid Corporation
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    United States

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1 piece of photographic equipment : camera ; approx 4.5 x 10.5 x 17.5 cm

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Item is a Polaroid instant camera, that usually retails for around $80. Comes with one Polaroid 5-bulb flashbar. The lens is 4-element 116mm f/8 glass, with a minimum focus of 10.4 inches, and single-lens reflex viewing and focusing. It also has a split-image rangefinder circle, electronic shutter and automatic exposure. Shutter speeds range from 1/175 to under 10 sec. The aperture control range f/8- f/22, with smaller apertures possible when used in conjunction with flash. The auto flash exposure is based on focus distance, with the maximum being 20ft. There is a built-in Flashbar socket and accessory electronic flashes were also available. Also has socket for electronic remote shutter release. Serial number is OC520942416.

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Good condition

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The collection was donated to the Ryerson University Library and Archives by Ken Van Velzer in 2018

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The Land List -- SX-70 Cameras. Retrieved from http://www.landlist.ch/landlist/landdcam-sx70.htm.; Polaroid: SX-70 Model 2. Retrieved from http://collectiblend.com/Cameras/Polaroid/SX-70-Model-2.html.

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