Polaroid transparent camera fix

[stevenjeong99]

Hello, I recently acquired a transparent polaroid camera that is fully functional but of course does not take any photos since the film gets instantly exposed to light when I put it into the camera due to the transparent plastic body. Does anybody know if this transparent camera can be altered so that it can actually take pictures? Thanks

 

[rcphoto]

I think mods would allow you to post a picture of the camera and the results you are getting to help us understand.

 

[stevenjeong99]

Ah thanks for the reply, I'm away from home for a few days so I'll take a picture of it and upload when I get home!

 

[OrientPoint]

The transparent ones were demonstration models meant to show how the cameras work.

I believe the fix for the transparency "issue" would be a can of spray paint. Even with an opaque case I don't think it'd work as the mechanisms in these don't cycle like a normal, working model. The camera is probably best used as a display piece.

 

[brbo]

The best fix is to sell it and then buy 3 normal Polaroid cameras and a bunch of film.

 

[stevenjeong99]

The transparent ones were demonstration models meant to show how the cameras work.

I believe the fix for the transparency "issue" would be a can of spray paint. Even with an opaque case I don't think it'd work as the mechanisms in these don't cycle like a normal, working model. The camera is probably best used as a display piece.

I do have the exact same regular black model of it but I just wanted to see if I could modify the transparent one to actually take photos.. of course without making it non-transparent.. just because it would look cool and would be fun to use it! As far as I can see, the polaroid does spit out pictures, just that it's completely white from being exposed to light inside the camera. I guess I'll do more research on whether the internal components are actually the same and function the same as a regular polaroid.

 

[OrientPoint]

You might try using it in rooms with no light. At least then you'd get a different image.

 

[joe bosak]

You might try using it in rooms with no light. At least then you'd get a different image.

 

[stevenjeong99]

You might try using it in rooms with no light. At least then you'd get a different image.

thats a genius idea

 

[mshchem]

First issue is film. Then get some serious duct tape.

 

[koraks]

if I could modify the transparent one to actually take photos..

You could try and mount the camera inside a dark box with only an opening around the lens. Ensure no light can seep between the opening in the box and the camera lens. Then trigger the camera from within the box; you may be able to fashion something using a remote controlled wire release or something. Wait until the picture rolls out of the camera before opening the box.

First issue is film.

A painful reality.

 

[mshchem]

You could try and mount the camera inside a dark box with only an opening around the lens. Ensure no light can seep between the opening in the box and the camera lens. Then trigger the camera from within the box; you may be able to fashion something using a remote controlled wire release or something. Wait until the picture rolls out of the camera before opening the box.



A painful reality.

I have 30 year old prints I shot on Polaroid type 669 color pack film. I used a Polaroid Big Shot portrait camera with Magicubes. Absolutely stunning how perfect this film was at this moment in time.

 

[fstop]

I wouldn't modify it, get another one.

 

[xya]

I had this camera, see https://www.instantphoto.eu/pola/pola_660trans.htm

I tried to make it work by installing black cardboard around the film compartment. This wasn't light tight and took some of the charm from this camera.

If you are good in taking these cameras apart (in my opinion they are a PITA repair-wise) you could get yourself a regular 660 and change all parts concerning the film chamber. But as said, it takes away some of the charm...