I just bought this - was using the SX-70 film and all of my photos were coming out dark. Now it finally makes sense that its a 600 Type camera and not an SX 70 film. Thank you so much.
I don't own a 680. But the film door should tell you what film uses and I believe is some information just under the viewfinder on all Polaroid folding models. Only the 600 Polaroid cameras came with the built-in flash sx-70 always required a separate flash unit.
I just bought one of these cameras from a yard sale to resell, but I didn't even know how to open it. Thanks so much for your tutorial, you saved me a lot of time!
Polaroid Originals make a different case now. The protection in it looks a little lighter, but it is still padded well, and the case is designed for the camera to be taken out and put back in much easier. You don't need to put the case down as you have to with the Unit Portables one. And it costs 45 euros/dollars.
@@nandorvarga4795 Unfortunately, that case is out of production by now, but you can watch a video "The Best Polaroid Camera Bag You Can Buy" from a channel called Just Another Chris, there is an Amazon link in the video description, too. It also seems like a better deal, since it costs $16 instead of $40-45
Just got one today (for free) My company wanted to throw it away haha... I didn't know what it is in the beginning. Now home, did some research wohooooo. Hey thanks a lot. I gon buy some film and see if it's still working. Original case and papers all with it. If working i definitely gona buy your recommended case as well and i guess i gona have lots of nice pictures soon. Absolutely amazing video. Thanks a lot. I would have broke it trying to open it. Cheers from Switzerland
The Polaroid SLR680 is the best you can use with 600 film. It has the sharp glass lens, sonar autofocus, the flash can easy switched off and you look through the lens resulting in better composition. MiNT Camera has a nice self timer for the SLR680 or SX70. Last I compared the same subject shot on the SLR680 vs Now+. The one from the SLR680 is sharper and has more contrast. Quality comes at an expense but I think it’s worth it.
Great video. Fingers crossed - maybe I will be an owner in few days :) SX70 Sonar is not good for me. ISO 100 ruined few shots and even with frames transfer from iType it is still too expensive to get use to it. Thanks for another inspiring video.
Great video Dan 🤙🏻 I was recently given an original 680 by the family of a neighbour and Friend who passed away a few months ago. It’s in very good condition as I doubt he used it very much, so I’m looking forward to ordering some film and shooting with it. Speaking of film, I notice Polaroid Originals do several different “flavors” of 600 film. Is there any particular one you or your subscribers would recommend trying first? Thanks Rob.
Hi Dan, Loved the video. I'm very excited with my 680 but I have a question for you. According to old polaroid manuals you're supossed to see the whole square in the viewfinder. With glasses on this is nearly impossible. How are you coping with this as a fellow glassman?
This was so helpful - thank you! How long to process/cook? Depends on the temp I guess? Also, I put in the film shield, but should the Polaroid be pulled out immediately or let it sit underneath the shield a bit before placing it facedown? Ages ago we used to put it under our armpit, but I'm more particular now - wouldn't want it to bend. Thank you again!
If you're indoors, you can pull out the image right away, but I'd wait or be careful if you're out in sunlight. As for how long it takes to develop these days, black and white is a matter of a minute or two, while color tends to take a few minutes to see a result and then a half hour to get a sense of what colors are going to be, with further changes slowly appearing over the next few hours. Hope that helps!
Hello I have a sx70 model 1 , but also fungus on the lens and no one around to do the maintenance. Would you know any on line tutorial so I can do it myself? I found a guy who disassembled one in a matter of minutes , but his goal was the chamber not the lens and so I was let in the dark.
The founder of Polaroid Edwin Land just put liked to put his last name his instant cameras. The sx-70 (slower film speed) cameras were the last models who have his name on them including little Rainbow stripe camera and its variants. Land was sadly forced out of the company he created before the 600 cameras came around. There were many Polaroid camera models both sx-70 cameras and 600 film cameras that used sonar autofocus. The Wider Spectre cameras which no longer get film for also used sonar autofocus.
It doesn't have a battery in it to charge. Each pack of film comes with a built-in battery that you cannot re-charge. You never have any separate batteries to put in.
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I just bought this - was using the SX-70 film and all of my photos were coming out dark. Now it finally makes sense that its a 600 Type camera and not an SX 70 film. Thank you so much.
I don't own a 680. But the film door should tell you what film uses and I believe is some information just under the viewfinder on all Polaroid folding models. Only the 600 Polaroid cameras came with the built-in flash sx-70 always required a separate flash unit.
I just bought one of these cameras from a yard sale to resell, but I didn't even know how to open it. Thanks so much for your tutorial, you saved me a lot of time!
Polaroid Originals make a different case now. The protection in it looks a little lighter, but it is still padded well, and the case is designed for the camera to be taken out and put back in much easier. You don't need to put the case down as you have to with the Unit Portables one. And it costs 45 euros/dollars.
Link please?
@@nandorvarga4795 Unfortunately, that case is out of production by now, but you can watch a video "The Best Polaroid Camera Bag You Can Buy" from a channel called Just Another Chris, there is an Amazon link in the video description, too. It also seems like a better deal, since it costs $16 instead of $40-45
@@vekofoto Here's that video ruclips.net/video/vIvqsjWSzb4/видео.html
This is a very helpful video! Thanks!
Just got one today (for free)
My company wanted to throw it away haha... I didn't know what it is in the beginning. Now home, did some research wohooooo. Hey thanks a lot. I gon buy some film and see if it's still working.
Original case and papers all with it. If working i definitely gona buy your recommended case as well and i guess i gona have lots of nice pictures soon. Absolutely amazing video. Thanks a lot. I would have broke it trying to open it.
Cheers from Switzerland
I love your website! I have learned so much from you! It's great to see you here!
A very professional-like and informational video!
There's a case from Retrospekt for $50, and you can buy a refurbished camera from there as well.
Just got one for $10 at my thrift store, film coming in soon hopefully it runs well! Thank you!
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The Polaroid SLR680 is the best you can use with 600 film. It has the sharp glass lens, sonar autofocus, the flash can easy switched off and you look through the lens resulting in better composition. MiNT Camera has a nice self timer for the SLR680 or SX70. Last I compared the same subject shot on the SLR680 vs Now+. The one from the SLR680 is sharper and has more contrast. Quality comes at an expense but I think it’s worth it.
I've learned that a good alternative for a 680 case is a carrying case for a Nintendo Switch/Switch Lite.
Awesome information 👏
Waiting for your sx 70 video ❤
This was super helpful - thank you!
Very informative. Subscribed!
Great video. Fingers crossed - maybe I will be an owner in few days :) SX70 Sonar is not good for me. ISO 100 ruined few shots and even with frames transfer from iType it is still too expensive to get use to it.
Thanks for another inspiring video.
thanks man! really appreciate your guidance!
I just found an SLR 680 SE on my grandma's box 📦😳
Damn son
Great video. Thanks!
Great video Dan 🤙🏻
I was recently given an original 680 by the family of a neighbour and Friend who passed away a few months ago.
It’s in very good condition as I doubt he used it very much, so I’m looking forward to ordering some film and shooting with it.
Speaking of film, I notice Polaroid Originals do several different “flavors” of 600 film. Is there any particular one you or your subscribers would recommend trying first?
Thanks
Rob.
I shoot a fair amount of PO, and only really like the Color 600 and B/W 600.
Hi. I watched your video. I see your camera doing snap shop as you use the shutter mine does not make that sound . I was wondering why. Is mine broken
2:06 that’s the point
Hi Dan, Loved the video. I'm very excited with my 680 but I have a question for you. According to old polaroid manuals you're supossed to see the whole square in the viewfinder. With glasses on this is nearly impossible. How are you coping with this as a fellow glassman?
Word is a Nintendo Switch case is a good fit!
Have you confirmed this?
Hey Dan, which company would you send your SLR 680 to, Retrospekt or Brooklyn Film Camera? And Why?
This was so helpful - thank you! How long to process/cook? Depends on the temp I guess? Also, I put in the film shield, but should the Polaroid be pulled out immediately or let it sit underneath the shield a bit before placing it facedown? Ages ago we used to put it under our armpit, but I'm more particular now - wouldn't want it to bend. Thank you again!
If you're indoors, you can pull out the image right away, but I'd wait or be careful if you're out in sunlight. As for how long it takes to develop these days, black and white is a matter of a minute or two, while color tends to take a few minutes to see a result and then a half hour to get a sense of what colors are going to be, with further changes slowly appearing over the next few hours. Hope that helps!
I have been looking for one of these cases, cant find it anywhere. Do you happen to know where could I find it?
Hello
I have a sx70 model 1 , but also fungus on the lens and no one around to do the maintenance. Would you know any on line tutorial so I can do it myself? I found a guy who disassembled one in a matter of minutes , but his goal was the chamber not the lens and so I was let in the dark.
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He works on those cameras and he did two for me too. top job delivered
It looks like a camera embodiment of a funeral
Where is the picture?
How much did you spend on this camera?
some polaroids have diffenent logo it also it says polaroid land camera auto sonnar auto focus is that a differnet model or still the same ??
The founder of Polaroid Edwin Land just put liked to put his last name his instant cameras. The sx-70 (slower film speed) cameras were the last models who have his name on them including little Rainbow stripe camera and its variants. Land was sadly forced out of the company he created before the 600 cameras came around. There were many Polaroid camera models both sx-70 cameras and 600 film cameras that used sonar autofocus. The Wider Spectre cameras which no longer get film for also used sonar autofocus.
how much is this camera worth?
Hi, I have a polaroid SLR 680 camera, I do not know how to charge the battery. Thank you
It doesn't have a battery in it to charge. Each pack of film comes with a built-in battery that you cannot re-charge. You never have any separate batteries to put in.
The camera doesn't have a built-in battery. The battery is in the 600 films (cartridge)