Tatiana P.
I received my camera just last week and she was a whole new camera! She was cleaned so well and the pretty box it was delivered in made the reunion with my camera so much more special!
suzanne k.
The Polaroid Camera I sent was in rough shape. I was worried that nothing could be done. It was miraculously revived! What an amazing job you did. It is like a new camera. Vintage Pleroids have their own individual charictoristice. It still has it!
Amazing Job. It was worth the wait.
Vincent L.
Good job all around. Battery now activates when film is inserted. Thank you!
Dennis M.
My camera was in rough shape and you brought it back to life for me. Thank You!
Roberto R.
This service is worth the money! The amazing people at Retrospekt know how to fix these cameras and they did an amazing job on making my camera feel brand new. The best part about the service in my opinion is that they re-calibrate the light-meter to work with the new Polaroid SX-70 film without exposure compensation.
Caitlyn F.
Absolutely amazing! Fantastic customer service, and loved how fast the repair went. I'm currently using my Polaroid SX-70 for a graduate photography assignment that is loosely based on Andy Warhol's polaroid series. It works beautifully and the packaging that Retrosepkt designed is absolutely gorgeous, as I am a graphic designer myself. 20/10 would recommend!
Charles N.
My SX70 camera had been toast for the last 15 years, and I thought I was just holding on to a relic. Enter Retrospekt, and a total refurb has brought new life to a camera I had almost forgotten how much I missed.
Michael R.
Everything went as expected.
I was kept informed during the process and the order was finished on time.
Camera works like I remember from 45 years ago.
Thank you Retrospekt!
Andrew M.
Found a cheap beat up SX-70 on eBay to use as a back up in case my other SX-70 ever breaks down on me. I wanted to get it refurbished so I checked around and found good reviews for Retrospekt and they did not disappoint. This camera looks and feels brand new!
walter c.
So far the experience with Retrospect has been great. We had a problem with the first picture which was probably due to our negligence. I emailed Retrospect and they immediately replied. The next picture turned out right and I informed you. I immediately received another email from Retrospect informing us to let them know if we had any further issues.
Thank you,
Brenda
Don S.
Retrospekt is a proverbial lifesaver. My Polaroid SX70 failed in the middle of a grant-funded project, so I immediately began to search for a solution: repair or replace. Replacement was either too costly or unreliable. Luckily, my search for a reputable repair facility led me to Retrospekt. Communication during the repair process was excellent and my camera was returned in the time frame that was promised and packaged as if it were new. I highly recommend Retrospekt. Thanks so much to whole team!
Brian S.
My sx-70 needed some love, and the good people at Retrospekt took great care of my camera and sent it back in great shape, making great exposures, and looking beautiful. I will be sending in another camera soon!
Neal D.
The viewer on my SX-70 had been damaged and there were problems with film ejection. Retrospekt were able to repair these problems and leave the recently replaced 'skin' intact. I'm so happy !
Renee R.
The polaroid Sx-70 is my favorite camera, and has sadly been broken for almost two years! I wish I hadn't put off repairing it sooner, because Retrospekt has done an amazing job restoring the camera to great working condition. I was so surprised to see how well my camera had been restored, packaged, and the time it took to be repaired. I'm so happy to have this camera back in daily use for my artwork and every day life.
Hongjie K.
Great repair service, just like getting a new camera!
Rolf K.
Ein grossartiger Service. Es wurde nichts zu viel versprochen.Auch Statusmeldungen wurden verschickt. Super
John N.
Camera is working perfectly now!
Very professional operation.
Great job.
roland p.
Got the camera back the other day, looks brand new. I haven't tried it yet but the film is ordered. Great experience, top notch, no troubles at all. The return packaging is first class, top shelf. Will use Retrospekt for all future work, A1 operation, flat rate fee for a complete overhaul, how can you beat that. Can't wait to try it out.
Thank you Retrospekt team for a great job.
Roland MA
Hans P.
Incredible turn around. Amazing communication. Fixed my beloved sx70 and on top they gave me the most beautiful box in return. I have never seen such incredible service. Thank you.
Liza B.
My camera was non functioning years ago when I purchased it- now it’s fully restored and working incredibly well. I can’t wait to keep playing with it!
Lynne R. C.
Took it out for the first time today in New York's Central Park trying both Black and White and Color film.
The black and white film was easier than the color film to adjust, but I will get it.
A number of people stopped me to ask about the camera and also some recognizing it as an old model.
Glad I had it repaired in a thorough and professional manner. It inspires me to be even more creative now that we have a slowed down world.
Thanks
Eddie L.
Wow!! looks brand new thax :-)
DAVID KAY P.
My SX-70, purchased pre-owned on eBay, was in great cosmetic condition, but had always been 'glitchy' when shooting. Finally, one day, it self-destructed. Correspondence with Adam at Retrospekt convinced me to send it in and what I got back is like a brand new camera. Adam even called me to talk about the results and what their Senior Tech, Brian, had been able to do and let me know that the camera was testing at 100% functionality. Hoping SX-70 film remains available to the community of Polaroiders for a long time. If you have an SX-70 that needs Repairs/CLA - send it to Retrospekt. You'll see my before and after results in the attached photo.
Jerry M C.
I have an older model Polaroid SX70 Sonar camera that needed some serious help. It quit working. I think I was looking thu the internet regarding businesses that purchased or refurbished older cameras I had 4 older Polaroids all in various stages of disrepair.
Long story short. From the very beginning I was treated like a valuable customer. I eventually sold Retrospekt 3 older model Polaroids and had one completely worked over. Carol made my transactions easy, which is important tome. When I received my like brand new SX-70 camera, I was very impressed with: the beautiful packaging and quality of every part of my "new" camera. This camera did not look like the camera I sent in. It was brand new. Yes,my first test image was very very good, quality wise.
If you have a polaroid camera that needs work done, do not hesitate, you will not be disappointed.
J.M. Cooper
Maria L.
I'm so pleased with how well my camera is functioning and I'm really impressed with Retrospekt's customer service! Highly recommend!
Erick M.
After doing some research on repair services, i found retrospekt and sent them in a broken camera and they fixed it and left it like brand new! i would highly recommend getting camera refurbished and repaired from them :) im 100% satisfied
Howard L.
Excellent work! Our SX-70 folding camera was dropped and damaged. Retrospeckt not only repaired it, but they also refurbished it... it looks new! We are very pleased and highly recommend their business! Great communication as well!
Howard Lederfind Jr
Ellenboro, NC
Joseph F.
The Retrospek service was prompt, friendly and when my camera came back it was like having a new camera again! I especially like the sheet which explained all of the work that had been done, and also the work that did not need to be done. The customer service is first class all the way from ordering the work to the final delivery of the refurbished camera. I would recommend Retrospekt to anyone looking for quality work at a reasonable price point!
Kimberley C.
Retrospekt took a camera I purchased on eBay and turned it into like new. The turn around was quick. Great company, excellent service.
Joshua B.
I couldn't be happier. I got my camera recently and it showed up broken and I sent it off to retrospekt to get repaired, it came back like it had never been used in 100 years and was in amazing condition it actually showed up 3 days earlier and it didn't disappoint. The best part behind all of this was the amazing customer service they talked to me each step of the way and gave me updates. They are friendly fast and amazing.
Steve H.
Great restoration job! Looks and works just like new! Thank you.
David D.
Even in these uncertain times, they got my camera, did a flawless job, and got it back to me in record time! When these cameras are selling for multiples of their original prices, film is readily available, and interest is up, its great to have a trusted source to have my cameras repaired. More on the way! Thank you!
Greg M.
I recently bought my first SX-70 after several years of shooting with Polaroid 600 cameras. I was like a kid with a new toy! It took beautiful photos for about 2 weeks but then the autofocus stopped working. I was disappointed, but I had heard about Retrospekt, that they repaired, rebuilt and restored vintage Polaroid cameras to like new condition. I took a chance and gave them a call. By chance, I mean I didn’t think anyone would be there because most places were closed due the pandemic. I was in luck because Adam answered the phone and we had a great conversation talking about the way they repair Polaroids - taken completely apart and rebuilt with all components checked, cleaned, calibrated, repaired or replaced by professionally trained technicians. They are open for business, turn around time is fast, the price is fair, and it comes back looking and working like brand new! They also provided a beautiful souvenir box designed specifically for SX-70 cameras! I will cherish both the camera and the box to pass along to my daughter someday. However, it was the friendly and prompt customer service that convinced me to go with Retrospekt. I will do so again.
Annene K.
Beautifully finished and packaged!
Will B.
What an excellent experience with the Retrospekt team. They were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to get my vintage SX-70 back to OEM condition. I needed them to expedite the work (I was going to a party where I would be using the camera) and ship to a different location than where I shipped it. Not once in my conversations on the phone (yes they are real people and will talk to you!) or email did I feel that my request was a burden or out of the ordinary.
When the camera arrived -- In a custom designed package nonetheless -- it looked brand new and worked like it should. Included was a detailed checklist telling me what was either cleaned, repaired or replaced. Could not have asked for better service and customer service.
Just a first rate, customer-centric operation. Would give them 11 stars!
Garrett V.
What an incredible service provided! My SX-70 is back in action and looking beautiful as usual. I was worried it would never work again. The whole process had clear communication and updates which really helped when I started to feel anxious about it's return. When I received my SX-70 I was amazed with the presentation and care they put into the box it arrived in. It was also accompanied with an itemized list of exactly which components were replaced or repaired. Very thorough and quality service. 10/10 would recommend! Cheers!
Joseph G.
50 year old sx-70 came back looking shiny and new...and works again. thank you.
Noah S.
Great service, my camera came back in great shape and working properly again.
Charles S.
The camera was repaired on time exactly as promised on the website. The camera works perfectly. I realize your company is only involved with the camera, but the film is pathetic. The images are dull blurred fuzzy etc. This film is not even close to the film I was using 45 years ago when I bought this camera. Because of the poor color quality, I will probably never use the camera. A+ on the camera repair, F minus on the film.
Richard N.
My daughter asked to get her camera refurbished for Christmas. She gave me the address to mail it too. I was amazed to see the finished product in its own magnetic closing box! Like brand new!
Eric F.
Great service and answer any questions asked! Quick repairs. Highly recommend the products and services offered!
Martin J.
They are professional and I had kind communication with them. I have sent my Gold Polaroid SX-70 to them and I can not ask for anything more. I well recommended them to all my camera friends.
Jan H.
Camera working fine, thank you. Just need practice getting some decent shots. Could be the lighting and film I need to practice with.
Jan
Connor M.
Works great the camera belonged to my girlfriend's grandfather and it means the world to her so it's amazing seeing it look so good
Timothy A.
I don't know where to begin, other than to say that I am more than pleased with my entire Retrospekt experience--from packaging, shipping and then to finally shooting the camera (when I sent in my SX-70 it wouldn't work at all.)
Minor details like Retrospket's packaging--blew me away! The "keepsake" box with the magnetic closure was a class act and then the added touch of placing an original vintage instruction manual in the packaging and the checklist that included a list of every detail of the cleaning and refurbishment process...the attention to every detail made this an experience I will not forget.
So next thing--to test the camera. I decided to take the most unforgiving shot I could...an indoor, low light, flash picture! I even left the exposure dial right in the middle. The picture turned out great. From a camera that did not work when I sent it in, to this beauty with all new leather covers, polished to a luster finish... it was like someone turned the clock back almost 50 years on this little engineering marvel.
Retrospekt is a true rarity in our world. Top of the line customer service and pride in the artistry of refurbishing all things analog! I could go on and on but the bottom line is from every email I sent and call I made with questions before I decided to entrust my camera to Retrospekt's care to the final product--5 Stars all the way! You will not be disappointed in your decision to have Retrospekt refurbish your treasured SX-70!
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Anthony R.
I reached out to Polaroid because I desperately wanted to try out this camera I found in a collection of old items of a family member. Polaroid suggested that I reach out to Retrospekt, and I am so glad that I did. Their work was quick, clean, and comprehensive. I'm so happy to have the camera back in hand and working like it was meant to!
ambre R.
I would HIGHLY recommend retrospekt.
These guys really know how to run their business. I sent in my SX-70 to get repaired, I was so lost without my camera and it had been a month that it wasn’t working.
I was recommended to them by a polaroid originals, I felt uneasy at first sending my camera off to someone I never heard of or knew about. But I chanced it and thought it’s already broken what is there to loose?
I Had an art show coming up in three weeks so I was a little anxious I wouldn’t revive it in time. But I revived it within a week! I was so happy I put my trust into them and money because it’s so worth it. My camera works amazing now and not to mention it looks so beautiful!
They are so friendly and very knowledgeable about anything they repair. I would give them 10 star rating on they’re communication as well.
Seriously, these guys are the best please support their business and what they’re doing. You guys are old electronic life savers!
Thank you.
eliot b.
Camera looks and works as if it were brand new! Absolutely love the B&W film for it.
Jason C.
The customer service was great and my camera was fixed quickly and effectively.
steven V.
Loved the service provided!!
Michael R.
The entire process and end result exceeded my expectations. My late father-in-law's SX-70 Alpha had languished for 30 years. The leather was peeling off, and one of the metal corners was cracked. The old film inside had enough battery to eject a photo, but it was clear that something inside was also amiss. For a flat fee, including shipping in both directions, I got a camera with new tan leather indistinguishable from original, a replacement piece for the part that was cracked, and a dozen more parts replaced to make the camera function as if it were new. Retrospekt also included some vintage accessory bits, just because.
Hunter E.
Everything I needed to keep it runnin
Alan H.
My sx-70 came back working and looking like new. Also came back in the time frame that Retrospekt said it would. I am going to send my other sx-70 very soon to be gone over. Thanks Retrospekt
Tyler H.
Very happy with the results, my SX-70 looks brand new and shoots better than ever. Very responsive staff and a quick turnaround. Would recommend to anyone!
Taylor B.
I bought an SX-70 off of EBay and it was in horrible shape. I sent it over to Retrospekt explaining a few issues and they were more than happy to repair the camera. They fixed everything they could find wrong in the camera and now it works perfectly. They even sent back a test image and I got the camera back within two weeks.
Olivia C.
Everyone here is so helpful and got my camera back to working condition in just a week!