Vintage Refurbished

Polaroid 600 Model B Folding Instant Film Camera

Name: Polaroid 600 Model B Folding Instant Film Camera
Brand: Retrospekt
SKU: FC-1009
Price: 349.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$ 349.00

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Want to try shooting an SLR camera but can't swallow the price? Try our very own Model B camera, built from the mainframe and shutter of a Model 3 and viewfinder system of a Model 2. These cameras take 600 film, allowing you to shoot in lower lighting than SX-70…

Want to try shooting an SLR camera but can't swallow the price? Try our very own Model B camera, built from the mainframe and shutter of a Model 3 and viewfinder system of a Model 2. These cameras take 600 film, allowing you to shoot in lower lighting than SX-70 allows for. Minimalistic. Matte black. No flashy stickers. Just a quality camera for a reasonable price.

Please note Model B cameras do not accommodate flashes (including flashbars and auxiliary systems) although you might not need one in good, ambient light. If you absolutely require a flash, consider a Model 2 camera converted to 600 film.

Example photos graciously provided by Bret Watkins @intothepolaroid

Film: Polaroid 600 instant film

Lens: 116mm f/8

Focus: Manual, 10.4" - ∞

Viewfinder: Single lens reflex (SLR)

Exposure Control: Automatic, with manual +/- 1EV lighten/darken wheel

Shutter Release: Electronic, automatic shutter speeds of 1/175 to 14 seconds

Flash: None (no flash socket)

Battery: Built into each film cartridge

TL;DR: SX-70 film is increasingly difficult to find. 600 film is more readily available and more flexible in varying light conditions.

SX-70 cameras were originally designed to use SX-70 film, which has a sensitivity rating of ISO 160/23°. This is a pretty slow film speed, which is desirable for fine grain. However, it can be limiting in low-light settings. 600 film is twice as sensitive (ISO 640/29° to be exact!) which will perform better in a variety of light situations and is more readily available. More than half of customers upgrade to 600.

As an authentic vintage item, each unit is unique and may exhibit light cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor variations in appearance, materials, markings and design details are common and reflect differences in age, production and original manufacturing. As a result, your item may differ slightly from the photos shown.

Good to know:

90-Day Warranty
Easy Returns
Sustainably Refurbished
Ships from Milwaukee, WI

FAQs

Absolutely. While Polaroid Corporation ceased film production in 2008, a small group of former enthusiasts purchased the last remaining factory in the Netherlands and brought instant film back from the brink. Today, fresh film is produced year-round at this same factory and remains readily available.
You can purchase film directly from Retrospekt, from Polaroid and from many camera shops and major retailers. This camera takes 600 film, which is still in production.
This Model B camera takes Polaroid 600 film.
No, and Model Bs do not have a flash socket for auxiliary flash units.
It was never sold in this configuration, but the camera was built using parts from original Polaroid components. We build them using the mainframe and shutter of a Model 3 and viewfinder system of a Model 2.
Not at all. All Polaroid cameras were designed to be easy to use. Frame your shot through the viewfinder, press the shutter button and let the photo eject. Honestly, the biggest learning curve is figuring out how to open and close it!
Retrospekt has spent more than a decade restoring Polaroid cameras. Our refurbishment process was developed with guidance from Jos Ridderhof, a former Polaroid technician in the Netherlands, and utilizes original Polaroid tools, components and service procedures whenever possible.
Unlike sellers who simply clean and resell vintage cameras, our technicians fully disassemble, service, calibrate and rigorously test every camera before it leaves our workshop. Our repair technicians have spent years specializing in Polaroid cameras, helping us refine one of the most comprehensive Polaroid camera restoration programs in the world.

Absolutely. While Polaroid Corporation ceased film production in 2008, a small group of former enthusiasts purchased the last remaining factory in the Netherlands and brought instant film back from the brink. Today, fresh film is produced year-round at this same factory and remains readily available.
You can purchase film directly from Retrospekt, from Polaroid and from many camera shops and major retailers. This camera takes 600 film, which is still in production.
No, and Model Bs do not have a flash socket for auxiliary flash units.
Not at all. All Polaroid cameras were designed to be easy to use. Frame your shot through the viewfinder, press the shutter button and let the photo eject. Honestly, the biggest learning curve is figuring out how to open and close it!

This Model B camera takes Polaroid 600 film.
It was never sold in this configuration, but the camera was built using parts from original Polaroid components. We build them using the mainframe and shutter of a Model 3 and viewfinder system of a Model 2.
Retrospekt has spent more than a decade restoring Polaroid cameras. Our refurbishment process was developed with guidance from Jos Ridderhof, a former Polaroid technician in the Netherlands, and utilizes original Polaroid tools, components and service procedures whenever possible.
Unlike sellers who simply clean and resell vintage cameras, our technicians fully disassemble, service, calibrate and rigorously test every camera before it leaves our workshop. Our repair technicians have spent years specializing in Polaroid cameras, helping us refine one of the most comprehensive Polaroid camera restoration programs in the world.