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Polaroid Originals Mint SX-70 Flashbar
Brand | Polaroid |
Compatible Mountings | Polaroid |
Battery Life | 6 Hours |
Camera Flash | Electronic |
Included Components | Flash |
About this item
- Flashbar unit for Polaroid SX-70 cameras (folding or box-type)
- LED display with flash settings and energy indicator
- Neutral Density compensation mode lets you use 600 film with you SX-70 camera
- Includes 2 filters: Hot Pink and Chartreuse
- Powered by 2 x AAA batteries (included
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If you stop and think about it, our lives are built by moments: moments that can change your life, and everyday moments that create your life. In today’s world, there’s not much time to appreciate what’s in front of us. Everything feels temporary and disposable. Nothing is around long enough to move us. To make us feel connected; to make us feel human — and we won’t stand for that. We exist to help you see those moments, to pause them, and to relive them in something you can hold in your hand and turn to forever. From our refurbished vintage Polaroid cameras to the Polaroid Lab, we create beautiful, life-enriching tools to ground you in the here and now.
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Product Dimensions | 5.2 x 2.4 x 3.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.52 ounces |
ASIN | B00HZZ3ABO |
Item model number | 4790 |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #168,214 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,192 in Instant Film Cameras |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 4, 2014 |
Manufacturer | Impossible |
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Product Description
The Impossible Project Flash Bar 2 by MiNT for Polaroid SX-70-Type Cameras is a re-usable high quality electronic flash bar device for all Polaroid folding (including the Sonar models) and box-type SX-70 cameras and optimized for use with Impossible Film. The special ND-compensation mode allows usage of film for 600 type cameras in these cameras. It is delivered with color filters in hot pink and chartreuse.
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Customers like the performance, brightness, ease of use, quality and appearance of the camera flash. For example, they mention that it works great with their Polaroid Button camera, it's very bright and easy to install. That said, they're satisfied with the value. One downside is the speed.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera flash. They mention that it works well with their Polaroid Button camera and SX70 sonar camera. Some say that they haven't had any issues with it.
"...being able to shoot either 600 or sx70 films indoors, and really havent had any issues with this unit on my sonar...." Read more
"Love this thing, works well and necessary for an SX-70. My only issue is it takes a super long time to recover. Yes it’s a 70s camera...." Read more
"I love it! It's an awesome gadget that really works great" Read more
"It works great with my Polaroid Button camera but does not fit securely on my Polaroid Land Camera, which is the camera I really wanted it to use it..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the camera flash. They mention that it is very bright, and provides enough illumination to brighten up their shots. They also appreciate the superb quality of light, and the natural-looking light it produces. Customers also mention that the filter set is excellent, and that it's just what they need for their vintage Polaroids.
"...The quality of the light was superb and gave my photos a beautifully balanced and natural look while still providing enough illumination to brighten..." Read more
"Realy easy to use and the flash is very bright dont take a selfie with it on tho i was seeing orange spots for a whole day i didn't know the..." Read more
"This flash and filter set was excellent. Just what I needed for my vintage Polaroids" Read more
"...theres even a way to test the flash. just waiting on the film i ordered now then i can try this bad boy out!" Read more
Customers find the flashbar easy to use and install. They say it allows for excellent pictures.
"...It is easy to use, durable, and produces high-quality, natural-looking light. Its retro design is also a charming bonus...." Read more
"Realy easy to use and the flash is very bright dont take a selfie with it on tho i was seeing orange spots for a whole day i didn't know the..." Read more
"Worth it! Easy to use..." Read more
"It was an easy install, allowed for excellent pictures and no need to buy additional flash bulbs." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera flash. They mention that it's an awesome gadget that really works great, and has helped transform their picture-taking. The retro design is also a charming bonus, and it allows for excellent pictures. The light is superb and gives photos a beautifully balanced and natural look.
"...The quality of the light was superb and gave my photos a beautifully balanced and natural look while still providing enough illumination to brighten..." Read more
"It was an easy install, allowed for excellent pictures and no need to buy additional flash bulbs." Read more
"I love it! It's an awesome gadget that really works great" Read more
"If you have an SX-70 Land camera, you need this. It has helped transform my picture-taking in this difficult format literally within 5 minutes of..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the camera flash. They mention that it looks great, has a retro design, and is a perfect compliment to the camera. Some say that the flash is nice, but a little under powered. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance.
"...the light was superb and gave my photos a beautifully balanced and natural look while still providing enough illumination to brighten up my..." Read more
"I just opened this today and i am so excited! it looks great! It came in a very nice box and it came with 2 light filters!..." Read more
"Nice, but a little under powered. IMPOSSIBLE should add a wide-angle dispersion attachment for the unit" Read more
"A gret mesh of modern and classic technology...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camera flash. They say it's worth every penny, a great buy, and a nice product.
"...each picture, but Its still a solid flash for a great camera and worth every penny." Read more
"Nice product but a bit expensive" Read more
"definitely worth the investment for a new sx70 owner..." Read more
"Worth every penny..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the camera flash. They mention that it takes about 30 seconds between flashes to recharge, it's slow to recover, and that it requires two AAA batteries.
"...a couple things i will agree with are the charging time is indeed a bit slow...." Read more
"Thats really my only gripe about it. It takes like a minute to recharge after each picture, but Its still a solid flash for a great camera and worth..." Read more
"...My only issue is it takes a super long time to recover. Yes it’s a 70s camera. But no need for a new flash to take so long to show ready...." Read more
"...I would also like to mention that the flash takes an extremely long time to ready up." Read more
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that said, i am impressed by this little guy. its convenient being able to shoot either 600 or sx70 films indoors, and really havent had any issues with this unit on my sonar.
a couple things i will agree with are the charging time is indeed a bit slow. maybe a lipo isnt a bad idea, or maybe a redesign may allow an extra cell. though im curious if energizer lithiums would make an impact...
also, at least on my sonar model, the flash unit does feel wobbly. idk if i just have a super used camera or if the pcb is a hair thin. despite this, it does fire every time
maybe just a gripe, but since we have the magenta and chateurouse filters, a cyan would be nice too. i especially like the fact the filters are magnetic and can be stacked to get some cool effects too
all in all, from my perspective, this bar is great and considering flash bars are getting pricey (18-25$ as of this post), this thing will have paid for itself in 3-4 more packs.
One of the things I appreciate about this flashbar is how easy it is to use. It snaps easily onto the top of my SX-70 camera, and the flash automatically adjusts to the lighting conditions, so I don't have to worry about complicated settings. This makes it perfect for quick snaps or capturing spontaneous moments at events or parties.
The flashbar is also incredibly durable and well-made. It feels solid in my hand and has a nice weight to it. I have dropped it several times, holding it up remarkably well without damage. The flashbulbs are also sturdy and long-lasting, and I haven't experienced any issues with them burning out or not working correctly.
One of the things I love most about this flashbar is its retro aesthetic. It harks back to the classic Polaroid era and is a joy to use with my SX-70 camera. It not only adds functionality to my camera but also enhances its style.
Overall, I highly recommend the Polaroid Originals Mint SX-70 Flashbar. It is easy to use, durable, and produces high-quality, natural-looking light. Its retro design is also a charming bonus. If you're a fan of instant photography, this flashbar is a must-have accessory.
This little flash eats batteries up faster than you think. I'd recommend carrying a spare set if you're going out with the camera and flash.
2.5mm jack is amazing for hooking up to external flashes! Just need a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adaptor jack and PC sync cable, and get ready to spend alot on film experimenting :)