SX-70 and Polaroid 600 Film

[Andrew O'Neill]

I have been quite pleased with the results of colour SX-70 film, I decided to give 600 a shot... So, I ordered a snap-on filter for my SX-70. Any one have experience with the combination? Thank you!

 

[Theo Sulphate]

Do you mean real Polaroid film from about 10 years ago or the reverse-engineered Impossible/"Polaroid Originals"?

As of a few years ago I still had real Polaroid SX-70, 600, and Spectra film in the refrigerator. 10 years ago, it produced wonderful results, the SX-70 having a nice dreamy pastel look; the 600 and Spectra having a natural look. But a few years ago, trying what was left in my stock, the colors were browned and the emulsion was having integrity problems.

I bought the Impossible films to support the project and encourage further development. The colors weren't as good, were easily blown, and longevity is uncertain. Even so, I'd get maybe one or two good shots out of 8.

The latest Polaroid Originals (again, not really Polaroid of old), I haven't tried. I've heard it's much better than the preceding Impossible stuff. However I doubt there will be a distinction between SX-70 and 600 as there was in the past - today I think the only distinction is which camera the film is for and the emulsions are the same.