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theinstantcameraguy
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Добавлен 25 май 2012
My name is Jake and I specialize in repair and restoration of classic Polaroid cameras.
This page aims to be a source of education, information and entertainment for anyone interested in instant cameras.
Special emphasis will given to the showing the necessary steps involved in the repair and refurbishment of the SX-70, SX-70 Sonar and SLR680.
Like what I do? Feel free to buy me a beer (or two!):
ko-fi.com/theinstantcameraguy
This page aims to be a source of education, information and entertainment for anyone interested in instant cameras.
Special emphasis will given to the showing the necessary steps involved in the repair and refurbishment of the SX-70, SX-70 Sonar and SLR680.
Like what I do? Feel free to buy me a beer (or two!):
ko-fi.com/theinstantcameraguy
That time an insurance company made a camera: The State Farm Insurance Polaroid 600
Did you know that Polaroid once teamed up with an insurance company to make a camera?
Why? Watch the video to find out!
Like what I do? Find this video helpful or entertaining?
Feel free to buy me a beer (or two!):
ko-fi.com/theinstantcameraguy
*Getting artifacts in the video? For best quality, manually select 1080p quality, as depending on your bandwidth, RUclips may default to 720p - and RUclips's 720p compression looks like garbage*
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I'm currently still renovating my house and workshop, fixing clients cameras and trying to run my RUclips channel simu...
Why? Watch the video to find out!
Like what I do? Find this video helpful or entertaining?
Feel free to buy me a beer (or two!):
ko-fi.com/theinstantcameraguy
*Getting artifacts in the video? For best quality, manually select 1080p quality, as depending on your bandwidth, RUclips may default to 720p - and RUclips's 720p compression looks like garbage*
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I'm currently still renovating my house and workshop, fixing clients cameras and trying to run my RUclips channel simu...
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Видео
More than Just a Special Edition: The Polaroid Job Pro is a real gem
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.День назад
I'm currently still renovating, fixing clients cameras and trying to run my video. So I'm going to continue the trend of shorter videos for the next few weeks until I'm properly on my feet again. Todays video topic? The Polaroid Job Pro! More than just another "special edition", the Job Pro packs a stack of handy features that I think should have been made standard on all 600 models! Like what ...
A Polaroid 600... but worse! My thoughts on the Polaroid Impulse
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.14 дней назад
After many requests, I'm finally doing a video on the Polaroid Impulse! Like what I do? Find this video helpful or entertaining? Feel free to buy me a beer (or two!): ko-fi.com/theinstantcameraguy *Getting artifacts in the video? For best quality, manually select 1080p quality, as depending on your bandwidth, RUclips may default to 720p - and RUclips's 720p compression looks like garbage* Got a...
Polaroid SX-70R Bluetooth Dongle upgrade! More repairable and better than ever!
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.21 день назад
Thanks to my input and feedback - the new SX-70R PCB Bluetooth control dongle is better than ever! Not only does it feature a thicker PCB to hold it in the flash socket better, but it features larger, easier to use switches - and most importantly - a user replaceable battery! What's more is that old dongles will be able to be upgraded in the same way if the user pleases. The SX-70R remote contr...
New Instant Camera Guy HQ - I'm moving up in the world! CHANNEL UPDATE
Просмотров 677Месяц назад
It's official. After almost an entire year of working out of a spare bedroom, I will soon have a dedicated workshop space. What does this mean? I'll be able to do much more, and more efficiently! More upgrades, more custom parts, more everything! It also means for the next few months I'm going to need your support the most! Setting up a workshop is expensive, and every camera I refurbish helps ...
The Polaroid I-2 is better now! Firmware update fixes auto exposure issues!
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Месяц назад
After a year of dodgy photos, Polaroid are finally fixing the I-2's auto exposure issues with a firmware update! The new firmware - labelled "1.02.1" - is currently available on the Polaroid Android and iOS apps and can be wirelessly sent to your camera over Bluetooth I covered this topic last month or so, but decided to pull the video for reasons that I discuss in this video. When I was sent t...
I made the world's most advanced Polaroid Amigo 600
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Месяц назад
Todays video features a camera very near to my heart - the very first Polaroid 600 that I ever modified - over 12 years ago! Recently I modified it to the maximum, including replacing the shutter mechanism with one from a 600AF - a scarcely known 1990's auto focus variant of the Polaroid 600 This video talks about it in detail, including some sample pictures. As is usual for my videos, there is...
Building a Magical Anime Girl Polaroid SX-70 - feat. @Ashleetough
Просмотров 862Месяц назад
Today's video features a change of pace. Friend of the channel @Ashleetough and I sit down and transform her SX-70 into a pastel-pink, bejeweled SX-70 with manual control and i-Type batteries, and chat about photography while we do so! Is it a repair video? An interview? A vlog-cast? An artist spotlight? Maybe all of the above! You can check Ashlee's work here: ashleetough www.you...
Polaroid SX-70 Tips & Tricks Bonanza - The ultimate guide to using your camera
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад
Chuck this on in the background, sit back, relax and listen to a whole bunch of good tips! This episode has been something I've wanted to do for some time. Reading the SX-70 Instruction manual to people, since nobody seems to ever bother! Links to PDFs where you can download your own copy of a manual are below. Like what I do? Find this video helpful or entertaining? Feel free to buy me a beer ...
Pimp my 'Roid - Episode 4 - Kasey's "Cyberpunk" themed camera w/ clear housings
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
My name is Jake and I overhaul and repair instant cameras! Want your camera upgraded like you see here? Then message me through the links below! In todays episode I overhaul my client Kasey's SX-70 Sonar, and upgrade it to the max! It ends up with a new bluetooth PCB, a custom shutter button, clear Sonar housing, clear PolaVolt i-Type adapter and a Model 3 door! Like what I do? Find this video ...
How to PROPERLY Open a Polaroid SX-70
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 месяца назад
My name is Jake and I overhaul and repair instant cameras! Want your camera upgraded like you see here? Then shoot me a message! In this episode, I demonstrate how to properly open a Polaroid SX-70 camera. Sounds simple, but so many people get it wrong! Like what I do? Find this video helpful or entertaining? Feel free to buy me a beer (or two!): ko-fi.com/theinstantcameraguy *Getting artifacts...
Caveat emptor. Fixing the worst i-Type conversion I've ever seen.
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 месяца назад
This video is likely going to be one of several to come in a series documenting sub-par repairs and refurbs. Please note that the main intention of these videos is primarily education. I am a huge advocate for right to repair, and a big advocate of DIY. However, I do not like seeing sub-par work being palmed off for a premium price. Nothing makes me more irritated than seen a client get ripped ...
Instant Camera Guy 2000 Subs Special! Ask Me Anything Video Podcast
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
Thank you so much to everyone for your ongoing support! As requested, this is a MASSIVE video. I've broken it up into chapters as listed below in description and pinned comment. For those that like to listen to my videos in the background, I've placed "pop" sound effects at important moments in the video that contain more on-screen information. 00:15 - Intro and thank you! 02:00 - Shout out to ...
How the Polaroid SX-70 Flash Mechanism Works - Feat. Mint Flashbar review
Просмотров 2 тыс.2 месяца назад
Wondering if the MiNT Flashbar as underpowered as Reddit would have you believe? Confused as to how the SX-70 functions during a flash exposure? Getting over or under-exposed flash photos constantly? If you ever found yourself asking these questions, then this video is for you! Chapters: 00:15 - Intro. Why MiNT sent me a flashbar. 02:49 - What this video will cover 05:12 - What is the MiNT Flas...
NEW Polaroid SX-70 i-Type Solution! - Meet the Pola9Volt!
Просмотров 2 тыс.2 месяца назад
I'm pleased to offer another variant of my PolaVolt battery solution! Thanks to @coolduder1001 who suggested using a 9V rechargeable battery instead of the two "10440" 3.7V lithium cells I generally use. Other than the new battery, this 9V solution works identical to the standard PolaVolt modification, uses the exact same buck converter and is wired up exactly the same. Compared to the original...
SX-70 Film Door Repair - How to replace the rivets in the metal panel
Просмотров 4543 месяца назад
SX-70 Film Door Repair - How to replace the rivets in the metal panel
No Upgrades Without an Overhaul: Why servicing the SX-70 is so important.
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
No Upgrades Without an Overhaul: Why servicing the SX-70 is so important.
How to use SX-70 film in a 600 modified camera
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
How to use SX-70 film in a 600 modified camera
A deep dive into the MiNT SLR670 'Type I' battery adapter for SX-70 cameras. Repair & modification
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 месяца назад
A deep dive into the MiNT SLR670 'Type I' battery adapter for SX-70 cameras. Repair & modification
White Alpha or White Whale? Refurbishing one of the strangest Polaroid SX-70 variants
Просмотров 1 тыс.3 месяца назад
White Alpha or White Whale? Refurbishing one of the strangest Polaroid SX-70 variants
The Ultimate Guide to Polaroid i-Type Adapters for SX-70 and SLR680 Cameras (as of 2024!)
Просмотров 4 тыс.3 месяца назад
The Ultimate Guide to Polaroid i-Type Adapters for SX-70 and SLR680 Cameras (as of 2024!)
HOW TO: Wire up the PolaVolt i-Type Battery mod for SX-70 Alpha and SX-70 Sonar cameras!
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
HOW TO: Wire up the PolaVolt i-Type Battery mod for SX-70 Alpha and SX-70 Sonar cameras!
Doing what Polaroid won't. How to make the I-2 battery user-replaceable.
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
Doing what Polaroid won't. How to make the I-2 battery user-replaceable.
Appallingly bad design: Fixing the Polaroid I-2 battery issue.
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Appallingly bad design: Fixing the Polaroid I-2 battery issue.
The best Polaroid box camera - how to AAA battery i-Type convert the Polaroid Sun 660AF
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
The best Polaroid box camera - how to AAA battery i-Type convert the Polaroid Sun 660AF
I found MiNT and Retrospekt's motor supplier! Brand new motors for your SX-70!
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
I found MiNT and Retrospekt's motor supplier! Brand new motors for your SX-70!
Impossible Project I-1 battery replacement guide. Improving this stupid design with one connector.
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Impossible Project I-1 battery replacement guide. Improving this stupid design with one connector.
Improving the Rezivot i-Type Adapter
Просмотров 6695 месяцев назад
Improving the Rezivot i-Type Adapter
Pimp my 'Roid - Episode 3 - Lochlan's "Medusa" themed camera gets a PCB upgrade
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Pimp my 'Roid - Episode 3 - Lochlan's "Medusa" themed camera gets a PCB upgrade
Sonar stuck? How to reset an SX-70 Autofocus mechanism
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Sonar stuck? How to reset an SX-70 Autofocus mechanism