King of Polaroid Cameras: SX-70 or I-2?

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[jimgsewell]

My grandfather had an SX-70 back in the 70's. I bought mine in the 90's. It's been several years since I used it. Maybe I'll dig it out again. Cheers

[F.A.s]

I agree with you. The i-2 takes better photos in more situations and more easily, but it is definitely bulky and I think portability is the key aspect of these cameras. I own both and I end up using the sx-70 almost always simply because I can hide it in my clothes and therefore it is within reach when I want to photograph something. Also, the sx-70 is much much more convenient if you want to take macros or if you want to use creative filters. For me the biggest problem with the sx-70 is indoor photos because, even with mint flash, you have to study the situation to try to compensate and this wastes time/compositions/film and in any case with the original sx-70 films the indoor quality, at least personally, is always aberrant. I conclude by mentioning the worst problem of the i-2 that is usually underestimated... the battery is not removable and do not hope in 10 years to be able to open the camera to change it yourself, because it has been inserted in a position that is very difficult to reach. Paradoxically, in 30 years we will still be talking about the sx-70 but certainly not about the i-2.

[GonzoTheRosarian]

The MiNT flash is powerful enough, you just have to understand the settings. I refer you to videos by The Instant Camera Guy (Jake) who goes in depth about this. The SX-70 is great by itself but when you have it modified for manual and automatic exposure and ability to use 160 and 640 film you have a phenomenal camera. I can vouch for the MiNT 670s modification, it is fantastic, but there are other excellent modifications from Jake (The Instant Camera Guy- Australia) and Dennis (Chromatic Parts - UK).

[stuffandthingsyoutube]

Great video! I have an SX-70 Sonar, converted to shoot 600 film, and the Mint Flashbar works just fine with it indoors. Worth checking out!

[WhoIsSerafin]

The Mint flash is actually very powerful if you know how to use it with the SX70.

[DThrills]

The bugs are calling Micael, the bugs are calling

[changjiangli]

sx-70, I like the sx-70, it's an excellent camera

[Markybug-Keira-Cody]

would like to see the polaroid i2 tested with identical shots against a regular polaroid 660/670 AF camera. Interesting to see the picture differences, if any.

[nicksavage]

SX-70
Great for Selfies to
Share on the spot.
Giving the Person
Memories they can
take with them and
Not wait for.
My Dad and Mom
Would photograph little island kids when
on vacation that gather
around you when out
and about, little ones
who basically have very little possessions
and Give them the
Instant Photos to keep
Dad would say they reminded him of himself as a kid growing up when the family was very poor
Living on pennies a day in the 40’s
But they had Each Other. Family was
The most important thing. Polaroids of any
Type were good for that, But the 70 took
Better Quality photos
Designed for that.

[nicksavage]

Have two SX-70
They worked great
Compact✅
Thru the Lens operation. One had
Problem with mechanism that jammed photos as
They were ejected.
May attempt to take
Apart to fix that.
The batteries to operate are inside the
Film pack of 10
THE SX-70 was top of
the line when released.
Second thought, probably send the
Malfunction one in.
Was 20 dollars at
Flea Market.
Original bought new.

[dasaen]

Stay away from those cameras. I got an intax and have been buying 2 packs of film/week 😂 It’s so addictive in bright sun because the included flash fills up the shadows so well.

[gabvideo]

Taking pictures with the sx70 is a unique experience not achieved with any other camera in my opinion. Because the current Polaroid film chemistry is not as stable as used by the pre bankrupt Polaroid Co. exposure needs to be very accurate and the i2 (with the latest firmware update and full manual control of exposure settings) helps achieve this. But as long as a SX70 camera functions correctly (has been serviced/referbed by qualified technician if needed) great photos can be shot using it but one must follow Polaroids advice on using their film. If possible I would recommend any one interested in photography shoot with a SX70 at least once for the experience.

[andresjaime]

I.ve already have the I2 but planning to buy a Sx70 refurbished. No way i will buy an Instax camera anytime. Ugly cameras

[LidiaRose-gz]

How does this have a USB C and the OM 5 doesn't 💀💀💀

[davidf]

I must be missing the point with this revival of Polaroid -

[hanklevesque]

Thanks for your effort at comparing those Polaroid models. Honestly though, I can’t think of a single reason anyone would use either, with the exception that they might want to instantly share a poor quality hard copy print with maybe children or an associate. And even in that case, I’d use my phone and show them or send them the photo. Again, appreciate your thorough review, but both of those cameras are from an era when any instant image was considered a miracle.