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2-11-06 Grant Hamilton

Uh...*

Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1 ,Polaroid SX-70 Time Zero

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Canon DSLR Challenge22-Feb-2006 18:07
I don't see how this particular image fits the theme in representing perspective thta shows distance / depth but it's a nice minimalism representation.
Guest 13-Feb-2006 12:52
I have about 30 10-packs in my fridge...you are right, freezing is a bad idea.
Canon DSLR Challenge13-Feb-2006 06:06
I remember those SX-70s, but I never realized that they were SLRs. That's pretty amazing. I just looked at a site devoted to them which has a lot of photos of a disassembled one. That is a clever design! They also said that the film will be discontinued right about now. Have you stocked up? And can you store it for long periods if you keep it in the refrigerator? Aren't the batteries integral to the film packs? I'd be afraid to freeze them in that case. Jim H.
Guest 12-Feb-2006 19:22
Hey Jim,

Despite the fact that most people think that Polaroids are not for "real" photography, the SX-70 is an SLR camera with a glass lens and is actually medium format.. And it folds flat.

Unfortunately, the SX-70 was the last camera designed by Edwin Land. The new ones are shit.

So to answer your question, what I see is what I get.

Grant
Canon DSLR Challenge12-Feb-2006 18:27
That made me laugh out loud. I wonder how you get the aim so perfect with that camera. Does the finder line up right where you'd want it to or do you have to shoot ones like this a few times to get it nailed? Jim H.
elips12-Feb-2006 17:21
Well yes, Grant, exactly! :-) ~Sharon