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How do I install a Power Pack on my SX-70 or SLR 680 folding camera?

Notes prior to assembly: The Power Pack must be installed with the bottom leather skins removed from your camera. You only need to remove the one leather pie...

What kind of memory card do I need for my early 2000s digital camera?

If you're looking to buy a refurbished digital camera from the early 2000s, it's important to understand the limitations of the memory cards used at that time.  Most cameras from this era...

How can I preserve the battery life on my early 2000s digital camera?

You may find that when shooting on a Y2K-era digital camera, the battery will drain very quickly. This happens for a variety of reasons. These cameras used ol...

How do I replace the film shield on my Polaroid 600 camera?

What is a film shield? The film shield is an important part of all Polaroid cameras. It is an opaque sheet of material that extends out of the camera over the...

How do I add music to my iPod?

Whether you are dusting off your old iPod or have just bought a refurbished unit from us, syncing music to your device is the first step to rocking out on the...

How Do I Change the Shutter Button on my SX-70 or SLR 680?

Replacing the rubber shutter button on the folding Polaroid SLR is a relatively simple task, but does require some procedures to be followed sequentially in order to ensure success. In some ca...

What is film speed, and which ISO should I use when shooting?

If you’re used to the digital world, film speed may not be a term you’re immediately familiar with. However, you may have heard of “ISO,” since it’s made the leap to modern digital cameras. The si...

Can I adjust the tape speed (tuning) of my portable cassette player on my own?

So your tape speed seems to have wandered and your favorite tunes are a little out of...tune. What can you do? The answer depends on both the condition of your cassette player and — even more h...

Will dust in the lens of my Polaroid folding camera affect the final image?

It’s not uncommon for Polaroid SLR folding cameras to show up at our door covered inside and out with dust, dirt and all other kinds of grime. A lot of times it’s nothing out of the ordinary — it’...

What does it mean to convert my Polaroid SX-70 camera to 600 Film?

Originally Polaroid SX-70 and Polaroid 600 film had different chemical makeups to set them apart. A user may have chosen one over the other based on need or application. Specifically, many people ...

Why do I see slanted lines when looking through the viewfinder of my SX-70?

If you’re asking that question, you’re not alone. Every so often someone will ask: “What’s up with the slanted lines in the viewfinder when I focus my SX-70? Are those supposed to be there? Is tha...

How do I remove the leather from my Polaroid Folding SX-70 Camera?

Legend has it that when Edwin Land designed the folding SX-70 camera, he wanted the user's fingers to touch something pleasant, something other than the cold chrome exterior on the camera body. T...