View Full Version : What manual focus camera for Polaroid 600 pack film


Fintan
07-24-2006, 05:57 PM
I've an SX-70 which I love, it has a split image manual focus. I'd like to buy another Polaroid camera for 600 film as I dont want to modify or use ND filters etc on my SX-70.

Can anyone say what camera is closest to the SX-70 in design with Manual Focus that takes 600 film?

DBP
07-24-2006, 06:06 PM
There is nothing on the Land List with manual focus for 600 film. Among the other integral print films, the Spectra Pro has manual override.

Donald Qualls
07-26-2006, 01:07 AM
The SLR 680 and the 690 both have manual focus option in addition to the sonar (AFAIK, the earlier sonar SX-70 models do as well). These are the final evolution of the SX-70 -- in addition to the sonar module, they have an electronic flash mounted atop that, but are otherwise laid out identically and mechanically very similar to the original SX-70. Don't know if they have split-image focusing; I've never handled one, but they are made to be used with manual focus for situations (like shooting through glass) where the sonar will focus incorrectly.

Look to spend around US$150 plus shipping for an SLR 680 or 690; they're plentiful on eBay, but apparently quite popular.

Fintan
07-26-2006, 09:01 AM
Thanks for the replies. Looking closely at the photos on ebay Donald you are totally correct. I'll look out for one.
Thanks again


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