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Spastik_Roach
07-21-2005, 10:58 PM
Hey guys.
I just got this old Polaroid camera down at the op shop for a steal at only 2 dollars. Thing is, I dunno how the f**k it works. Anyone got any ideas how it works or in general any information on it?
Its got a Polatronic 5 Flash, and it says on the front "SonarAutoFocus 5000"
Its a Poloroid Land Camera, model number 2390.
r1ckst4
07-21-2005, 11:24 PM
dont u need some polaroid papers for it to work? :confused:
Spastik_Roach
07-21-2005, 11:28 PM
Yeah, gotta buy some soon...
Spastik_Roach
07-21-2005, 11:43 PM
Did a little research and apparently it "Has self-contained battery to power camera" . Must explain why I couldn't find a place to put any batteries.
Spastik_Roach
07-22-2005, 01:21 AM
IT says in the flim compartment "FILM: POLAROID SX-70" leading me to believe it was A SX-70 series camera. But from what research i've done SX-70's were folding cameras, and my one certainly isn't.
I put some batteries in the flash to see if it was working (theres a Red LCD light on it) but when I switched it on that didn't light up so i'm presuming its not working.
Matra et Alpine
07-22-2005, 01:27 AM
IT says in the flim compartment "FILM: POLAROID SX-70" leading me to believe it was A SX-70 series camera. But from what research i've done SX-70's were folding cameras, and my one certainly isn't.
I put some batteries in the flash to see if it was working (theres a Red LCD light on it) but when I switched it on that didn't light up so i'm presuming its not working.
That film range was used in folding and non-folding versions.
Not sure, but it's possibel it needs power in the camera before the flash will swithc on- just guessing though. We turfed one of these when I was a kid :)
Spastik_Roach
07-22-2005, 02:02 AM
Thing is how can I get some power in the camera? I read that it has an integrated battery, I dunno whats happening with that. is there anyway i can tell now if the camera is alive and working?
henk4
07-22-2005, 02:08 AM
Thing is how can I get some power in the camera? I read that it has an integrated battery, I dunno whats happening with that. is there anyway i can tell now if the camera is alive and working?
kick it and see what happens
:D
Rockefella
07-22-2005, 02:10 AM
kick it and see what happens
:D
And if that doesn't work a good punch or two always does the trick. That's how I always fix my tv's problems. :)
jorismo
07-22-2005, 02:13 AM
are you sure it doesn't run on Windows, because what I can tell it's as f**ked up as Windows. If so: you're screwed!!
Spastik_Roach
07-22-2005, 02:23 AM
are you sure it doesn't run on Windows, because what I can tell it's as f**ked up as Windows. If so: you're screwed!!
Its a bit old for that. Made in 1978 :)
Matra et Alpine
07-22-2005, 02:44 AM
Thing is how can I get some power in the camera? I read that it has an integrated battery, I dunno whats happening with that. is there anyway i can tell now if the camera is alive and working?
The battery is built in to the film pack.
Spastik_Roach
07-22-2005, 04:19 AM
Holy shit it weighs 890 grams :) Its an absolute monster of a camera!
Matra et Alpine
07-22-2005, 04:24 AM
Holy shit it weighs 890 grams :) Its an absolute monster of a camera!
and remember the pictures are tiny and cr@p :)
Spastik_Roach
07-22-2005, 05:17 AM
Hey this is 1978 we're talking about :)
IWantAnAudiRS6
07-22-2005, 07:59 AM
and remember the pictures are tiny and cr@p :)
Polaroids are legendary, don't lair!
Well, at least it was cheap, and you can look like Guy Pearce in Memento, if you have a Jaguar XK8 and a sexy suit ;)
Matra et Alpine
07-22-2005, 08:16 AM
Polaroids are legendary, don't lair!
My words aon early ones are based on EXPERIENCE.
My dad had the first EVER 'domestic' polaroids and continued to get 'new' ones each year for work.
I'll scan a few and show you HOW bad - and how bad i Looked in 70s 'style' and long hair :)
McReis
07-22-2005, 09:20 AM
I'll scan a few and show you HOW bad i Looked in 70s 'style' and long hair :)
Now that's something we were really in need of... :)
VtecMini
07-22-2005, 09:25 AM
I'll scan a few and show you HOW bad - and how bad i Looked in 70s 'style' and long hair :)ROFL. Can't wait! I've seen tons of polaroid cameras for sale for pennies. I think it's cos the films cost about £12 and are more hassle than they're worth. Still great fun though I'm sure!
Edit: Heh.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=118984&stc=1
Cotterik
07-22-2005, 10:08 AM
why did u buy a polaroid?
Spastik_Roach
07-22-2005, 05:33 PM
Cause I fricken wanted too :)
Cotterik
07-22-2005, 07:02 PM
fairdoos :p
Quiggs
07-23-2005, 07:08 AM
Didn't Polaroid go out of business? I remember about 2-3 years ago their stock was like $.02 a share and there was talk of bankruptcy.
Matra et Alpine
07-23-2005, 07:22 AM
Didn't Polaroid go out of business? I remember about 2-3 years ago their stock was like $.02 a share and there was talk of bankruptcy.
Yep, they're now owned - "merged" (!) - by Petters Group who are a technology merchandisindg specialist.
Polaroid retained a strong brand in the professional photographer BUT lost out with the demise of instant cameras and a failed attempt to start up a digital business. They tried portabel DVD players and flat screens but all pretty much bombed here in the UK !!
IWantAnAudiRS6
07-23-2005, 07:32 AM
ROFL. Can't wait! I've seen tons of polaroid cameras for sale for pennies. I think it's cos the films cost about £12 and are more hassle than they're worth. Still great fun though I'm sure!
Edit: Heh.
LOL! I just got that :D
h00t_h00t
07-23-2005, 04:13 PM
Yep, they're now owned - "merged" (!) - by Petters Group who are a technology merchandisindg specialist.
Polaroid retained a strong brand in the professional photographer BUT lost out with the demise of instant cameras and a failed attempt to start up a digital business. They tried portabel DVD players and flat screens but all pretty much bombed here in the UK !!
I own a Polaroid digital camera! Its so-so.
i have one, my mom gave it to me. mines a polasonic autofocus 5000, and i think the flash... or something is polaroid 2390. the batteries go in on the side of the flash for mine at least.
it's sx-70 film. that film was discontinued a couple years ago, now they make sx-70 blend. its 37$ for 20 exposures.
shop (http://www.unsaleable.com/instant_photography/single-view?artid=197)
Spastik_Roach
12-26-2007, 10:24 PM
Heh, sold on now. Sold it about a year or two ago for 15 dollars I think. In retrospect wish I'd kept it.
edit: shit I look ****ing weird in that picture of me up there!
much better looking now I can assure you :D