Use a Modern Polaroid SX-70
The Polaroid SX-70 represented the apex of instant photography as the first single-lens reflex camera to use instant film that was completely integral. The photograph processed itself with no need for the photographer to peel apart layers or otherwise handle the film. The viewing lens was also the taking lens, providing a what-you-see-is-what-you-get experience. There was a range of accessories like close-up kits, telephoto lenses and electronic flash. Later refinements included a sonar autofocus system. The most modern SX-70 camera is the SLR690, released in 1996.
Instructions
1. Load film by pushing the yellow film door lever on the right side of the camera. Remove the empty film pack if there is one inside and slide a fresh pack of Type 600 film into the camera body. Upon closing the door, the pack's dark slide will be ejected. Remove the dark slide.
2. Press the shutter button partway to allow the autofocus and exposure systems to focus. When the photograph is composed, press the shutter button completely. The exposure will be made and the camera will eject the print.
3. Adjust exposure by turning the exposure wheel to lighten or darken your photos as needed. The built-in automatic electronic flash can be turned off by switching the flash control to the off position. Automatic time exposures can be made in low light conditions by mounting the camera on a tripod, disabling the flash and holding the shutter button for at least one second. The camera will make an exposure suitable for the available light.
4. Disable the autofocus system by pressing down the manual focus switch and using the focus dial until your image is sharp in the view finder. Return the camera to autofocus by pressing the manual focus switch again.
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