Polaroid OneStep SX-70 White/Rainbow Camera

by Polaroid

• Electronic shutter
• Programmed auto exposure; long exposures possible
• Flashbar socket for flash
• Rigid plastic body
• Single-element 103mm f/14.6 lens

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 7 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• ASIN: B003K1M9YG
• Item model number: OneStep_SX-70
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #179 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #13 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Film Cameras > Instant Cameras
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 30, 2010

Product Description

Alongside the 'prosumer' range of folding SLRs, Polaroid released a large number of plastic bodied, non-folding consumer cameras that used the SX-70 integral film. There were several lines that varied in the type and amount of features they offered, but fall into three distinct categories differentiated by the method of focusing: * Fixed focus - Generally known (in the US) as OneStep models * Zone-focused - Generally known (in the US) as Pronto! models; e.g. Pronto RF * Sonar Autofocus - Labelled as both Pronto! and OneStep models, but usually with an AF or Sonar moniker. All these models use the SX-70 integral film, meaning the camera is powered by a battery built into the film pack. Many of these models were able to use certain accessories designed for the folding SLR line of SX-70 cameras, such as flashbars, electronic flashes and tripod mounts.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera. May 6, 2012

By S. St Pierre

Impossible PX 70 Color Shade for SX-70 camera (PRD_1171) <~~film readily available from Amazon. Tired of people saying you can't buy film for their sx70's or 600's. I've heard too many stories of people throwing away or recycling these great cameras because they think they're useless. Buy some instant film from Impossible, the only folks making it for this camera, and start shooting amazing pictures again.

Now that that's out of the way. I love my SX-70 one-step. I have the matching Q-Light and besides my shots coming out great, it's the coolest camera on my shelf. It might as well have "HugMe" printed in italicized Helvetica as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd hand camera for 60, not bad April 21, 2013

By Dabdabdab

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this a week ago and I like the look; even though it's 2nd handed but still the look of aged atmosphere and beautiful rainbow and that shinny lens... beautiful. nostalgic and lovely.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a classic! October 19, 2012

By J. Settle

So Amazon amusing referred me to this as one of their "you might like" suggestions. I actually own one of these - a OneStep - which I picked up from a yard sale for well, far less then what they go for here (although mine is not mint and I didn't get the manual with it). As another reviewer mentioned, you can get film from the Impossible Project for this camera. I'd take a look at their website to confirm that the film you're ordering here on Amazon is the most recent batch. They've been improving the film over time so the newer stuff performs better than the older.

Would I recommend one of these? Honestly, no. If you're looking for a Polaroid which shoots the "traditional" polaroid films get the 600 series. Why? In a word - flash. Most of the 600's come with a built in flash and the Q-light for these guys which is shown in one of the photos is hard to find. Impossible Project does sell an add on flash bar, but it's half-again the cost of the camera so again, I'd just get a 600 series. When buying film it's important to note the SX-70 series take different film than the 600 series. This takes PX100 or PX70 instead of the PX600. That's important because if you get the PX600, it'll be too sensitive and you'll need a ND filter to make it work in this camera.

All of that said, this camera outside where it is bright enough is fun. Particularly if I show it to some of my younger relatives who never experience polaroid.