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  1. Read more: 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?

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

    by Kori Fuerst

    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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  2. Read more: How do I use my Vintage Polaroid 600 camera?
    How do I use my Vintage Polaroid 600 camera?

    How do I use my Vintage Polaroid 600 camera?

    by Michael Kempen

    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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  3. Read more: Why Are Some Walkmans So Expensive?
    Why Are Some Walkmans So Expensive?

    Why Are Some Walkmans So Expensive?

    by Adam Fuerst

    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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  4. Read more: 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?

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

    by Michael Kempen

    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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  5. Read more: 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?

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

    by Adam Fuerst

    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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  6. Read more: 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?

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

    by Adam Fuerst

    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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