Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 126 reviews.
Unbelievably high quality refurb from Retrospekt on my SLR 680. The camera came back to me in almost brand new condition. The fresh box and new leather really gives the service a premium feel. They include a spec sheet on what was inspected, cleaned, and replaced. It’s become my most prized Polaroid camera in the short time I’ve had it back.
Thank you for saving such an important camera to me. Loved the box to keep it safe
Great job, looks like new now. Works great. Thanks
Came back perfect. Had the camera for 10 years now and the refurb makes its shoot like new. 11/10
I believed that my Polaroid 690 was doomed to become something that I put on a shelf as a curious relic that did not function but looked cool. Due to a random internet search I found Retrospekt and discovered that there was an affordable way to bring the camera back to life. I sent the camera off, and it was back to me in about a month. And it looked beautiful! Like new! But even better due to the smoked plastic replacement panels, and the Italian leather. It works perfectly and is just as enjoyable to use as it was back in the day.
I had my Polaroid SLR 680 forever and it had served me well. I recently pulled it out of the closet to use and heard a terrible thunk. So i did a bunch of research and luckily found Retrospekt and their great service deal on Polaroids. Always nervous trying a new provider, but their team answered all my questions and were very helpful in deciding to send my camera in. They said it would be about 3 weeks, but they beat that timeline by a few days and I was amazed at the "new" camera they sent back. The repair was packaged like a new Polaroid camera in a slip-cased, clamshell box with a list of tests performed and all the items that were repaired/replaced – and a bunch of stickers. I was very impressed with the results and would certainly recommend their services.
Excellent service! My Polaroid SLR 680 is back in as new cosmetic conditions and fully working! From Italy it's been a little bit expensive due to shipping costs, but the service is really wonderful! I couldn't find anything better for my Pola! Thank you!
Everything was ship shape. Thanks to the team!
This is my first time using this service. I was really nervous sending my camera to be service but I know that it really needs to be done. I reached out for help using the customer service email to go through the process of sending the camera. They are helpful and ensuring the camera gets there. I am really impressed by the service done in my camera and it feels new again! The results of the some shots which is shown are very impressive of how sharp the lens in Polaroid camera. I will definitely use this service for one of my cameras for sure
I was super-impressed when my 680 came back, the replaced leather exudes luxuriousness and the packaging was a delight. My 41-year-old camera looks and feels essentially like a brand new product. I'm not giving it a perfect score because there are two tiny spots on the sides that I imagine were made by disassembly tools that weren't painted black afterwards, but honestly, I'd give it a 4.9 out of 5 if I could. So far I've only run through 1 pack of film, and only got half-way through that because the 5th frame didn't eject. I'm blaming the film pack because I can run previously shot film through a test pack and all shots eject as expected. I would def recommend the service -- particularly liked the punch sheet of items checked, adjusted and replaced.
Sent two SLR 680 cameras in for repairs. Both worked but had glitches. Roundtrip shipping included, it took about three weeks, but the results did not disappoint. The cameras look, feel, and even smell brand new. They came boxed in Retrospekt packaging with instructions, additional film shields, stickers, and a detailed repair sheet listing everything that was replaced or fixed. Honestly surprised by how much they found and addressed. The cameras shoot great. I love the photo quality these produce. In my opinion, no Polaroid camera, even the I-2 that I own, matches the SLR 680. Very thankful to Retrospekt for bringing these cameras back to life. Hope they start taking in film cameras and lenses for repairs too. I would send a couple right away.
Works like a charm! Great comms through and through!
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I LOVE retrospekt and I love my camera! Ive had it repaired 3 times now and it always comes back like its brand new and not 44 years old. Thanks retrospekt you guys rock!
This was my first time sending my SLR to repair ever and I’m very happy that it worked out! I honestly thought that was time to just let my camera go, but I’m glad I did my research and gave Retrospekt a chance. Loved the attention to detail and care of the work, exciting to see the camera in a box that resembles the original and has a detailed description of the work done to repair the camera… plus all the cool stickers. Got to try it in this cold NYC weather and it works like new. Thank you so much! 💕
My partner was thrilled to receive his repaired SLR 680. It looks and functions like a new camera, and he appreciated the thoughtful packaging and swag. We look forward to many more decades of use. Thank you to the Retrospekt team for great service and for keeping important photographic technology alive.
As always, Retrospekt delivers on fixing my Polaroid SLR 680. They have fixed many Polaroid SX-70 cameras before, and I will continue to have them handle any future cameras.
I'm pretty happy with the camera so far, it's working well and not hesitating anymore and the mechanisms feel great. I just finished off the last pack of defective film, so it should be smooth sailing at my next convention and the retro tech meet. It's good to have what is basically a family heirloom working the way it was when my grandfather was still around.
The repair was amazing! My camera was a bit dusty when I sent it in and the cleaned it so well that it looks brand new!
It looks beautiful, and works like new.
thank you so much, it feels like a brand new camera! i really thought it was beyond repair but you worked some kind of miracle! really appreciate how thorough and thoughtful you were, thank you again :)
Camera came back beautifully! Camera was clean and functioned properly when taking photos and the photos looked wonderful. Only small hiccup was the extractor arm was not properly extracting photos after taking them. It would extract 5 out of 8 photos and fail to extract the final 3. They sent me a how to PDF on re-bend the arm to properly extract photos, but really wish they had made sure that was in good working order prior to sending it back to me. Wasted three photos on a few packs of film before I could figure out the problem. Overall, still good service, good customer service, fast return time.
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I had not used my SLR 680 SE in over 35 years and did not know what to expect when I got it back from Retrospekt. I think it looks better than the day I bought it and the box it came in, along with all the data included, is really slick. Very very nice job and I look forward to using it for many years. Thank You!!
Resurface-Perfect
Pristine work! My Polaroid looks newer and in better condition than when I first purchased it.
Everything was great from start to finish. The camera looks and works like a brand new one.
My 680's shutter was being weird and the mirror has been very dusty, but Retrospekt fixed it really well and returned it in perfect condition!! The camera body also feels stronger. Thank you thank you thank you :)
Process was seamless and very happy with my purchase!
The service was so quick, professional, and fixed my beloved camera to look almost like new. I couldn't thank you enough!
Camera looks and works better that it ever has done it was gone through by Retrospekt
Well done, reasonable / fast return around time.
This is the second time I've sent a Polaroid to Retrospekt and both experiences have been great! The work is spot on.
Solid dudes. Solid company. Support places like this that keep cool vintage products alive!
So great to have my SX-70 990 working in top condition. Thank you!
Brought my camera back to life! So thankful
Everything came as expected, very quick service and my Polaroid 690 is working like new. Great job!
After ruining way too many shots, My SLR 680 was just collecting dust at home. The amazing folks at Retrospekt gave it new life. The camera works, looks, and feels like new. I especially loved the box it came in, made it feel like I purchase a new camera. I’m so happy and thankful!
Just simply Awesome! Thank you.
My SLR 680 was returned to me repackaged like a brand new product, which in a way it is, but it is also my much treasured and much used SLR 680 that I bought over 40 years ago. Now, once again, it is working as it was designed to. I am very happy to have my camera back and, this time around, I now have a great custom camera bag too. All in all, a great experience.