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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 Polaroid camera (or maybe just found one in grandma’s at...

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+) for the first time. Though these prices may be ...

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 it has been stored properly. Shoot it Fresh Newly...

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 be quite upsetting, as it’s not only frustrating to...

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 remained fairly constant through each subsequent prod...

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 unique solution to prevent light damage Polaroid engi...