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

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...

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

Can I adjust the tape speed 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 cond...

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

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 l...

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

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 ...

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

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 focu...

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

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 t...

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How do I use my Vintage Polaroid 600 camera?

How do I use my Vintage Polaroid 600 camera?

In today’s digital age, using a piece of analog technology can feel a little foreign. If you just scooped your very first vintage 600-style Polaro...

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Why Are Some Walkmans So Expensive?

Why Are Some Walkmans So Expensive?

For some people, it might be a bit shocking to come across our more expensive cassette player offerings like the Sony Walkman TPS-L2 or WM-3 ($499...

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How Do I Know if My Polaroid Instant Film is Fresh or Expired?

How Do I Know if My Polaroid Instant Film is Fresh or Expired?

There are many factors that can affect the performance of your Polaroid instant film, but the two most crucial are the age of the film and whether...

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Why does my Polaroid SX-70 camera stop halfway through taking a picture?

Why does my Polaroid SX-70 camera stop halfway through taking a picture?

A frequent issue new (and sometimes seasoned) users of SX-70 folding cameras encounter is a camera that stops in the middle of a cycle. This can b...

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How Do I Control the Exposure of My Folding SLR Polaroid SX-70 Camera?

How Do I Control the Exposure of My Folding SLR Polaroid SX-70 Camera?

The SX-70 exposure system is a marvelous feat of miniaturization and engineering, especially considering it was introduced in 1972. Its design rem...

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Why are there blue streaks on my Polaroid photo after it finishes developing?

Why are there blue streaks on my Polaroid photo after it finishes developing?

All types of photographic film are light sensitive before development. Blue streaks — commonly referred to as blue lightning — result from the uni...

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