The ultimate guide to SX-70 600 conversions
Feb 2, 2023Preface:
Hello everyone. My name is Jake, but you likely know me better as “The Instant Camera Guy”. At the time of writing this article, I’ve been...
For $200: what is restoration
Dec 16, 2022
I have been struggling with this one lately. You know, and it’s true, that I always say that I am terrible at repairs, and,...
Inspiration
Sep 2, 2022In early October 1972, Sean Callahan of LIFE magazine interviewed Dr. Land in his Cambridge office.
When I meet someone for the...
The latch part 1
Jan 9, 2022
This is a render of the latch of an SX-70. You probably seen it, it is also known as part number 705223 and...
SX-70 shutters, R configuration
Nov 21, 2021
FIGURE 1.
You might remember it, it was the biggest story from April 2010, a kid, Brian Hogan had found an iPhone4...
Who designed the SX-70? (updated)
Aug 12, 2021
Dr. Land always envisioned an absolute one step camera, with no waste, no peeling, no nothing: press the button and take the picture...
Walking the line
Jul 11, 2021
Take a look at this panel, it’s the latest PCB design I have made, this is my first design candidate for the “product”,...
Why every busy woman needs an SX70
Jun 24, 2021
This is an article from a 1975 issue of Harper’s Bazaar, and it can be considered sexist for a myriad of reasons, but...
