




Vintage Refurbished [ℹ]
Polaroid SX-70 Sonar Autofocus Gold Plated Limited Edition Folding Instant Film Camera
Consider Enhancing Your Experience with a 600 Film Conversion
SX-70 cameras natively shoot SX-70 film, which has an ISO of 100. 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 a faster speed (600 to be exact!) which will perform better in a variety of light situations and is more readily available at big box stores like Target. More than half of customers upgrade to 600. Learn more about the process here.
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Original gold-plated autofocus SX-70 camera carefully re-skinned in black leather. Excellent condition!
At an annual company meeting in 1972, Polaroid founder Edwin H. Land pulled an SX-70 camera from his jacket pocket and introduced the world to the future of instant photography. The Polaroid SX-70 was the first SLR instant camera ever made and the first to use integral instant film featuring the Polaroid Classic Border format - the white frame now considered the quintessential icon of instant photography.
The camera’s collapsible body, Sonar AutoFocus system and exposure adjustment options give it a perfect blend of form and precision still sought by photographers today.
This is a genuine piece of vintage retro tech - refurbished and restored by Retrospekt.
Specs |
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Brand | Polaroid |
Color | Gold with black leather |
Film |
Polaroid SX-70 instant film |
Film Size | Image 3.1 x 3.1 in Image with border 4.2 x 3.5 in |
Lens | 116mm f/8 |
Focus | Sonar AutoFocus, 10.4" - Infinity, with manual override |
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 | External flash bar socket (Flash bar sold separately) |
Battery | Built into film cartridge |
Features |
Yes | No |
Sonar AutoFocus |
X | |
Built in flash | X | |
Flash socket | X | |
Tripod mount | X | |
Strap lugs | X | |
Freshly repackaged | X |
Its beauty and technical capabilities are ageless, but to ensure it still works like the day it was first made, our team carefully refurbishes every camera by hand from the inside out. Each camera is deconstructed to its base components so its pieces can be checked, cleaned and serviced (or replaced if need be). This also includes a step unique to Retrospekt’s refurbishment process: using proprietary tools to internally recalibrate the shutter to expose true to the light/darken wheel so no compensation is needed in settings with normal lighting. The cameras are then reassembled with fresh, genuine leather covers and film tested to ensure they’re producing excellent exposures for another lifetime of use.
Authentic Vintage, Guaranteed to Work
This camera has experienced decades of life before finding its way to Retrospekt. As such, it will show some signs of past use and may vary ever so slightly from what is pictured. However, we are extremely picky about the condition of the cameras we restore and the parts we select for the repair process. The end result is an excellent vintage restoration that is guaranteed to work properly. Should any questions arise, we have a team of friendly people ready to help you.
This camera is covered by the Retrospekt Refurbished guarantee. [view our 90-day limited warranty]
Specs:
Our process:
This is a genuine piece of vintage retro tech refurbished and restored by Retrospekt. Our process includes:
- Deconstructing the camera to its base components
- Verifying the form and function of each piece
- Repairing and replacing pieces whenever necessary, but also...
- Retaining original pieces whenever reasonably possible
- Cleaning all optical and viewing components including lenses and fresnels
- Polishing exterior components
- Applying new genuine leather replacement coverings
- Packaging each camera in a specially made box
90-day warranty:
Authentic Vintage, Guaranteed to Work
This camera has experienced decades of life before finding its way to Retrospekt. As such, it will show some signs of past use and may vary ever so slightly from what is pictured. However, we are extremely picky about the condition of the cameras we restore and the parts we select for the repair process. The end result is an excellent vintage restoration that is guaranteed to work properly. Should any questions arise, we have a team of friendly people ready to help you.
This camera is covered by the Retrospekt Refurbished guarantee. [view our 90-day limited warranty]
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Trained by the best
In 2015, our team was formally trained in SX-70 repair by original Polaroid technician Jos Ridderhof (affectionately called 'Jos the Boss'). Jos bestowed his decades of experience in Polaroid SX-70 repair upon our team, laying the foundation for best practices and quality craftsmanship.

Down to the bones
Each camera is carefully disassembled to its base components. Each part is inspected for form and function. Repairs are performed wherever required. Some parts need to be replaced to optimize performance, but we retain original camera parts whenever reasonably possible.

Polished to perfection
Each camera is carefully cleaned, including fresnels, optical components and exterior housings. Our housings will be free from cracks, carvings and significant scratches. Our goal is to make them look as close to off the factory line as possible.
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