Shooting the Polaroid SX-70 at Buzzard's Roost
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I took a little walk through Buzzard's Roost, a nature preserve here in Chillicothe, Ohio. I brought my Polaroid SX-70 and one pack of film with plans to shoot the entire pack and share all of my results with you guys. Things didn't really go as planned... Let's talk about it.
Big thanks to Brooklyn Film Camera for the SX-70 Repair!
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Great content as always mate! Watching this reminded me of a qoute from the great Mr Erwitt. 'The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.' Safe to apply this logic here 😉
Hey Mark! Email me your address! I have a Polaroid that needs a new home. matt@mattdayphoto.com
Matt Day Cheers Matt. That's made my day! Email has been sent. Take it easy mate!
Funny story about my SX-70: my family is from Yugoslavia. My grandfather loved photography and swore by his Soviet Zenit TTL. Western products were extremely hard to come by in that time. Luckily for my grandfather he was invited to an international summit for psychologists in London somewhere during the 70s. It was there that he managed to pick up an SX-70 together with some film. I think it’s safe to say he got himself something one of a kind to take back home. Definitely not going to let go of that camera any time soon :)
That is awesome! Hold onto that one.
You didn't get hurt. The camera didn't break. And there's a place called "Buzzard's Roost"? Sounds like a great day Matt. Thanks for sharing!
Agreed! Thank you!
Fun to hear about your SX70 shoot.
The famous Polaroid SX70. I saw one demonstrated by Mr. Land himself the summer of 1970, a year before camera was released for sale. I just happened to be walking by the Polaroid building in Boston, and he was showing a small group of men the SX70. I stopped to watch. It was so unusual I didn't even know it was a camera. He was making the point to his business colleagues that anyone could operate it, so he stepped out of the group and handed the camera to me and told me to take their picture. So I did. The camera scrolled out a photo that was fully developed in just a minute. I was amazed, and so were those business men.
In a later decade I came across one in a second hand shop and got it. Used it for about 15 years, until digital cameras got affordable in the late 90s.
I recently gave mine to a neighbor who collects old cameras.
haha love it dude! You gotta be in it to win it and sometimes shit (or mud) happens. Thanks for not sugar coating this and showing us live footage of the fall and butt scrape lol
Glad you liked it, man!
Thanks for the great video Matt. As I get older it gets harder to go out in the middle of nowhere by myself but you are right, it is worthwhile.
Thanks for watching!
When I go out shooting with my SX-70, I always have it set up with a Peak Design camera strap so I can have both hands free when hiking. I carry it cross-body so it's secure. It doesn't guarantee the camera can't get damaged should I fall, but it does give me a better chance than hand-carrying. Also, I can use the strap to help stabilize the camera better in low-light situations. When I'm getting really serious, I'll mount it on a tripod & use the remote release that Polaroid made for the SX-70. I've made some images in extremely low-light situations that way. It's really good to hear that you're getting out & about on a regular basis since your health issues from last year (I don't care much for ticks...or mosquitos). Glad to hear you're doing so much better these days. You had all of us scared!
I always use the peak design straps for my Polaroids! It makes its so much more comfortable
That sx70 doesn't have a slot for a neck strap
@@drparham Not of the very first models but the SX-70 Sonar(which I own) does. I even have the original strap from Polaroid it came with it. Check it out ruclips.net/video/QtZeOahjOKU/видео.html
I wish I had a model that accepted a strap!
Kudos to you Matt for not throwing the clickbait title. You know, something along the lines like "Nightmare photowalk", "Nature reserve almost cost me my life and camera" etc.
Haha, something like "I cant BELIEVE I dropped my CAMERA!!!" Naaaah. Not this channel.
One good image is enough. Thanks for sharing the hardships that are often necessary to create meaningful work.
This is the most important thing to show everyone! It's not all slick video easy ten minute photo sessions to get good shots. Sometimes it hurts and you waste tonnes of time. The most important part is getting out there and having these days, makes the next great one that much closer.
I really enjoyed how raw and authentic this video was, definitely looking forward to watching more of these. Also got inspired to use my Polaroid for more of the landscape photography, your pictures turned out so nice!
Thank you!
This was actually refreshing considering the curated nature of most social media. Thanks for being human!
Gotta stay transparent. Thank you!
I just bought the exact camera you have and can't wait to shoot... it is my 1st time hand on polaroid camera. Supper excited. Thanks for your video
First, glad you were not injured in the fall! Second, glad the camera was not damaged :-). Finally, thanks for deciding to share this. There is an appreciation for the process that is missing in a lot of life. Making art is not as easy as "pushing the shutter" and while the image is ultimately what matters, it is helpful for aspiring artists to understand that work is required!
Thank you!
Yesterday, I fell in the mud into a field. And, like you I can't help but laught.
When I came back to my house, my mother just yelled at me seeing my pants, then I show her your video and we laught together.
I still got to wash my cloth by hands...
Thank you for inspire my go out and shoot !
(Sorry for the english, I'm from belgium, still learning)
Haha, that's really sweet! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Matt. You've always been vulnerable and open about yourself. I think that matters atleast as much as the photography side of it.
Thank you!
You transparency is unparalleled! Glad it just ended up a good laugh an nothing serious, thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Hi Matt. I really enjoyed the video and will be sending my sx-70 to Brooklyn Camera soon. I watched from my hospital bed after a total knee replacement this morning. Better entertainment than anything on TV. Cheers.
Oh, man. Hope you're healing up well, Alan!
Matt: Thanks for being "real" and showing us the failures as well as the successes on your channel. It has been both awesome and inspiring to watch your "process" unfold especially knowing that we all "fail" at different times. Being human is a beautiful thing and we must remember that the success belongs to God alone, but the efforts are ours forever! It is the effort that brings us true joy!
Thank you for watching and for the kind words!
Great to see you doing so well and being so open to the world. Much appreciated.
Thank you!
I’m actually using my SX-70 and the Impossible Lab for my thesis thanks to all of your videos! Love watching these, keep it up!
That's awesome! Thank you!
@@mattdayphoto Ha well thank YOU for all the work and time you put into your videos! I'm sure I'm not the only one you've inspired. :)
really dig the new intimate format. feels like we are along on the adventure. Photo Walks with Matt Day.
Thank you!
Matt, this video should be called "Happy Accidents at Buzzard's Roost." ;-)
Definitely a happy set of accidents!
Great story, Matt, and a great ethos to just get out there and do it!
Thank you!
I enjoyed it fully! I was glued to the screen throughout the video!
Thank you!
It's really great to hear stories of the plans that go awry. It's so easy to watch videos and think that 'proper' photographers don't have mishaps. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who has a bit of bad luck now and then. Thanks for the videos and inspiration.
We all have mishaps, for sure! Thank you!
Awesome that Brooklyn Film could fix your camera. Great adventure as well.
I enjoyed your story, been really happy with how your channel has been going lately, more laid back and intimate
Thank you!
Things may not have gone to plan but you did a great job of salvaging a great video from your adversity. Great story - nice one Matt!
Thank you!
your honesty is refreshing!
not what was expected but still made something fun and entertaining. When you can laugh at yourself you're not taking yourself too serious. Always loved that aspect of your channel and work!
You are in my top three favorite film photographers Matt! I am also a film photographer that came from skateboarding. Thank you for going out and making these videos.
Thanks so much!
I just got my sx-70 repaired as well. Not at Brooklyn(as that that is way to far for me😹) but at jos Ridderhof. He gave me the most amazing skin on it, the original sail from the original polaroid trucks! And best of all, it didn't even cost that much. Highly recommend anyone to contact him on Facebook if you want your sx-70 repaired. Not sponsored, just really happy with his job!
That's awesome!
@@mattdayphoto thanks!
Thank you for sharing the footage and story behind these Polaroids. Also, nice Beers and Cameras hat.
Thank you!
I love my SX-70. It is definitely the most finicky camera I own, but some of the photos that have turned out well are some of my favorites. Fun video!
Thank you! Love mine as well.
The hallmark of a great video in my books is that it is informative and entertaining. You killed it both ways! Much respect for sharing the experience:)
Thank you so much!
It’s refreshing to know that other people have bad luck on their photo adventures and not everything is instagram perfect. Thanks for making/sharing this video.
Nothing is every Instagram perfect. Haha. Thank you!
Good to see your on the mend. Thanks for the content.
I have fond memories of the SX-70 from when I was a kid. It was our family photos camera...:)
It's a beautiful camera. One of my favorites!
You are an extraordinary story teller.
Matt, the match cut to the first photo is nice, I really dig it. Probably gona steal the idea.
it's actually really great to see when things don't go too well ! super humbling, we all have days where things go tits up lol. great video (as always)!
Thank you!
Man, you live your life the best way you would!! Keep it up bro !!
I try to! Thanks for watching!
Hi Matt, glad that you and the camera are ok! Would love the Polaroid as doing a talk on the magic of Polaroid photography in a week or two. Part of it is discussing the tangibility, would be a cool story to add in.
Thank you!
Ha! Thanks for still sharing the story. Glad you didn’t bust your tailbone going down like that. Those nature preserves can be tricky in those muddy conditions. Em and I were doing an engagement shoot in one a couple years back and I nearly slid down a “cliff” and into the stream below. Thanks for the video dude, and the scene of you bear scratchin that tree 🤣
Haha, dude these trails can get sketchy, for sure. Thanks, dude!
I love the sx-70 it is a great camera. I love to hear other peoples take on photography it kind of keeps you thinking in your own work as well.
Hey, at least you had fun! Glad to see your health is getting good enough to get back out on some mini-adventures.
Thank you!
I bought an sx-70 about two years ago and about two weeks ago I shot my first pack of film (expired Polaroid 779). Before that I had no idea if the camera worked, so it was exhilarating to see the "darkslide" shoot out of it. Everything where I live is three times as expensive as it is in the US, so I won't be shooting any more until I go visit my dad. However bad the exposures were (mainly because of the film), I have to say I everything about this camera; from its design to the way it operates, it's just a wonderful experience. I'm glad you didn't break your again!
It's a great camera, for sure. So enjoyable to use.
If a man falls in the forest and there is no one around.............. just laugh it off and rub the dirt off on a tree. Great video, even a bad day out making images is still a great day!!!
Thank you!
I know the feeling! Same thing happened to me while hiking out in Colorado after it rained. It’s not fun, but definitely a part of the adventure
Great as always Matt. Love the SX-70. My friend has one and I'm always impressed by it.
Thank you!
Making photos despite what goes wrong. Well, that’s actually quite a good example of how we should deal with life. Nice work Matt !!
Thank you!
Awesome video! Glad to see that sh*t happens to other folks when out-n-about. You've inspired me to dust off the SX-70 and play in the mud! :)
Awesome! Thanks!
Matt Day is the man.
Thank you!
Just got my SX70, love it!
Awesome to hear!
Oh man, what a day!!!
Haha nice. Some people would get frustrated and worked up, glad you're the kind of person to laugh it off hysterically!
Best way to handle it!
Another great video. Very happy to see you moving around so much❤️
Thank you!
I feel ya, man! We've all had one of those days. Best thing to do is to just laugh it off like you did :-)
Thank you!
Amazing Video! Often the best things happen when it doesn’t go as planned! Enjoyed watching it!
Glad you and the Camera survived unscathed. Great video as usual. Keep it up!
Thank you!
Way to turn it around into something positive lol I’m sure you won’t forget it!
Thank you!
I'd love to get that polaroid!
And by the way, the new lighting set is really working for your videos.
Thank you! Very happy with it.
Haha I've done that so many times minus the gopro or SX70. I am in mud a lot. I really love the Tree images at the end.
Thanks, Dave!
Great - thanks for sharing this Matt - we all have these moments and laughter is hands down the best reaction. Great video - more of this!
Thank you!
Improvise, adapt, and overcome - sometimes you just gotta laugh and roll with it. Last two shots made it all worth it!
Thank you!
Happy to see you out and getting better, like the video even though of the issues ,also i was today out on shooting ny sx70 too , got two nice exposures i just love instant photography you and marco from analog things inspired me to get a sx70 :)
Awesome! Love Marco's channel. Thank you!
Love the story....I can't wait to go back shooting Polaroids when winter is gone :)
Thank you!
Love that format ! Just you talking to the camera and explaining your thoughts process is pretty cool
Thanks so much!
Loved this video, even if it didn’t go as planned
Just living life, my man! I strive to be like you.
Thank you!
Hat is clean af Matt
While sparking some joy this week, I found two boxes of Polaroid SX-70 film that I had forgotten about. I think I'll grab my GoPro and go shoot a video. Hopefully, I won't fall in the mud!
Awesome! Hope it goes (or went) well for ya!
I just got a model 2 Sonar TimeZero for an early Christmas present and just sent it off to BFC. It has a hazy lens element that's not giving me the clearest shots. I love the camera though. Can't wait to get it back.
This whole video was super funny, thanks for sharing. I hope the SX70 is okay. The next time you record a photo walk it seems you have two options; A: take it easy and just walk around town. B: go back to the park FULLY PREPARED.
Thanks, man! The SX-70 is all good!
Nice video! I always love the polaroid pics.
Thank you!
I love that tree part!😂 and great video too
Thank you!
I live near Chillicothe (Jackson), I’ve never heard of Buzzard’s Roast. I might have to check that out sometime!
Good to laugh at ourselves. Glad you got some time outdoors, need that this time of year.
Thank you!
Most entertaining Matt! Many thanks.
Thanks for sharing your experience Matt! It’s moments like these that we learn from others’ experiences :) Hope to see more polaroid photos/travel like these!
Thank you!
That was an excellent video! Nice how you took a difficult situation and turned it around! I would love to have that Polaroid! : )
Thank you!
Mat, I love it. I currently only shoot my SX-70 in house because it's freezing around here. But yeah, I should take it out and shoot some more I guess
Thank you!
Great vid, always good to get out and have a good laugh at yourself
Awesome video Matt! It is always good to hear about the ups and the downs of the photographic experience ;)
Thank you!
Ripped the viewfinder off..... *new fear unlocked*
🤣💀
Cool thing about this is that you have a funny story that you got to share with your followers. For a moment there I thought that you were going to say that you broke your camera again 😞
I was unlucky but not that unlucky. Haha.
Thank you for posting this! It's good to know that even pros like you can stuff up.
Thank you!
This concept is really very good..love your video matt..♥ Goodluck
Thank you!
I love watching your videos I've learned alot about shooting film
Thank you! Glad to hear that!
Love my SX-70!
Just stumbled across this channel, actually found you quite funny and inspiring, also I love laughing at myself in the woods alone😂
Thank you! Hope you enjoy the other videos here!
Love the video Matt can't wait for the next one. Thanks for being a big inspiration for me
Thanks for the support!
This video was great to see some realistic side of photography because there is always a time that you’re out by yourself for a long time dressed improperly for the weather, but you gotta push through and get those images you want
Thank you!
Thanks for this intimate look into the life of some of the Chillicote "wildlife"... ;-)
Guess this happened to us all, no ?! Screwing up is probably part of the greater scheme of things ...
Grtzzz from Belgium !
Happens to all of us. Haha. Thanks!
You’d be insane not to laugh. Don’t sweat the vid, i still enjoyed it :)
This is off topic but I have the exact same record player and speakers setup you have there and I instantly got shook.
Very interesting story and photos!
Thank you!
Matt Day you’re welcome!
Had never really considered Polaroid as a format for landscapes, pretty cool concept and photos
Always enjoyed them. Made a zine about a year ago doing all landscape work on instant film.
It looks like you tend to open the camera by grabbing the viewfinder at the very end, which of course will put more torque on the top casing than if you pulled closer to the middle of it.