The SX-70's compact, folding design proved popular with photographers.
In 1972 Polaroid revolutionized the consumer photography world by introducing the SX-70 camera and the first instant film that developed without any intervention by the photographer. Instant film existed previously, however, after exposure, sheets were pulled out of cameras, timed, peeled apart and manually coated. None of these steps were necessary with the SX-70, chemical pods are broken when the exposed film is ejected from the camera, and development takes place inside the package that becomes the completed photograph. While Polaroid no longer makes film, at least one other company has stepped in to manufacture film for the SX-70.
Instructions
1. Open the camera by pulling up on the back end of the viewfinder cap until the side support on the left side of the camera locks into position. Open the film door by pushing the yellow button on the right side of the camera.
2. Slide the SX-70 film pack into the camera. The film pack will easily insert only one way, with the flim cover facing up. Do not force the film into the camera. Slide the film pack all the way in until the end cap opens.
3. Close the film door and the camera will eject the top film cover. Batteries are built into the film packs and provide power to the camera. Once the film cover is ejected, the camera is ready for use.
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