Polaroid I-2

I had to edit the scan from the app a bit to match the original so I included a shot of it too.

Sorry if the motive is kinda worn out alr

1.5 years old, decided to see if it still worked

Shot on the I-2 with color frame i-Type, 08/31/26

Lightpainting Portrait — SX70 Colors SX70 films, 2021

The Norwegian royal palace 3 days after the kings death

I’d like to buy a Polaroid camera, specifically the SX-70 which as I understand it is the only camera that actually uses glass for the optics? I was also thinking of getting an Impulse model because I really like the look.

I was wondering if there’s any benefit of choosing the vintage cameras over the modern ones beyond rarity? Do they take better photos? Do they have better functionality? I’ve read over the stuff Polaroid has on their website but I can’t really compare the vintage models to the new ones beyond film type (I know the I-type makes for cheaper long term).

Would love any comments thank you!

SX-70

slr680, with + without flash

I've had my sx-70 for about a month now refurbished by the instant camera guy. Here are some direct scans! Would love to know what everyone thinks!

Hi there, I've used my SX-70R to great effect, and the exposure without flash is on point, but I have trouble getting consistent flash results, only with the Mint Flashbar 2. The film is a bit old (09/25), but it seems okay all things considered. Above are 4 photos; here are the scenarios, almost all on the same day and temperature:

1. In the shade with the fill flash, great result.
2. Not in the shade.
3. Not in the shade again; I thought I had the wrong setting on the flashbar, so I retook it just in case.
4. Next day but same time of day and weather. No flash; all the shadows are crushed.

So my question is, do I need to judge when it's too bright for fill flash and not use the flash for pictures 2 and 3? When should I use the flash? Any advice?

Thanks in advance.

Camera I2 set at SX-70 film type, 49mm ND filter 0.6 attached

Film iType

First shot on A mode

Other two shot in M mode metered with Sekonic 758-DR - one shot at f8 and the other at f11 to see the difference. Meter gave avg readings

More experiments in the works

No Returns, He knows what he has!

Polaroid 600SE, i-type back by AnalogueStudio, i-type from July 2025