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For Sale Polaroid 80A - 120 film converted

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raoul

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Have a Polaroid 80A camera that has been converted to take 120 film in a 6x9 format.

This can be converted to pack film -- but I believe this will mean the focus will need to be adjusted.

Lens/shutter works. Easy to use and looks nice even as a display. A fun little camera.


Looking for offers.



Note on the conversion:

I've just done some basic hacking to drill a hole and add an axle which can turn a 120 roll film spindle. It's light tight and strong, but not ideal. No window means it's a bit of guess work to work out how many turns you need to advance the film. I'm also removing the film in a dark bag - really needs some tensioning.

Suggest some minimal tweaking would make this more user friendly!
 
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That is so awesome. I wouldn't know what to offer and I am poor anyway :-( best of luck!!
 

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The lenses on these are good. I converted a 160 in the same way. I have a label on the bottom of mine telling me how many turns (in 1/4 turn increments) it is between frames.


Steve.
 

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I can't stand it, how much are you looking for? Give me an idea of cost maybe we can deal...
 
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