Polaroid SX 70 Sonar Autofocus review

Are you considering whether the Polaroid SX 70 with Sonar Autofocus is right for you?

Then this video will help you decide! Of course I'm a little biased because I love the Polaroid SX 70 line as it is, but in this video I try to clear up a few honorable mentions when it comes to the good and bad when it comes to the Sonar Autofocus.

So stick around, and let me know in the comments as you watch, is this camera worth a spot in your bag?
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[ahbarwarsi]

You really should have more views. This is an excellent informational and well made well edited video, with clear examples. Just got an sx70-AF and have been having fun trying it out.

[stevenfoon]

Thank you for great talk. I started shooting Polaroid when I got a Super Colorpack as an Xmas gift. I've just recently rediscovered Polaroid. There has been something about instant photography that is so unique. I have a SLR690 and lovin it. Just ordered a Ming SLR 670 i type. Love the SX-70. All your tips are great.

[PublicEnemyMinusOne]

Hey! Spectacular review! I'm sold. I actually found a Sonar SX70 that has been converted for 600 film, and I'm okay with that because I'll save a lot of money in return for more film! I have a passion for all things physical media/art, so stepping into the world of Polaroids for the first time is now very very exciting. Also, the camera itself looks beautiful! The sleek black and silver design is wonderful ❤

[FailingCoast]

I like the way the camera looks the vintage aesthetic looks super slick!

[oldradiosnphonographs]

I got mine. It works GREAT! I give the SX70 sonar a 10 outta 10!!👍👍👍👍

[daltonrothchild]

Just found one at my town’s antique mall in perfect working and aesthetic condition for just $70! Even came with a very nice strap

[aspleycameraclub]

Ive got one, and I LOVE it! Great vid mate. From Australia.🦘

[brineb]

I love the camera and the autofocus works perfect for my style of shooting!!! None of the "issues" have been a problem for me!!!

[LMNDZ]

Appreciate the insight..just got one recently and liking it a lot..only draw back I don't like is that at the time they made this..they have gone away with that "split image circle" found in my regular SX-70..guess because its "autofocus" now...lol
but without the "split image circle"..and you put it in "manual focus" mode..its kinda harder to find precise focus without the "split image circle"..other than that my copy works great..haha

[robertknight]

What I would suggest to newcomers is if you don't have an empty film pack maybe shoot your first pack of film focusing manually. The sound of a folding sx-70 is very unique when the mirror slaps down. Take empty pacj it out of the camera and put it back in. And cycle through the different modes and Manuel and you'll learn the sounds. Don't sell when you take a picture with an SLR camera the viewfinder will go blank when the photo is taken. With no actual photos in the pack the no worry about wasting film.

[jonathancrosby]

So you would recommend this one over the original?

[robertknight]

Some of the Vintage third-party flash units may not fit the the sonar models. I actually ordered an ITT Magic Flash when its original box that says "now fits sonar models" so that's something to keep in mind if you like to use vintage flash units that are much brighter than the mint flashbar.

[rancosteel]

To bad the SX-70’s lens was not sharper. I use to shoot Polaroid film in my Hasselblad 500 C/M Polaroid back and I had a Polaroid 4x5 film back. I would shoot to check the lighting. To bad they stopped making the film. The images were very sharp all due to the lenses used on the medium and large format cameras.

[siggyretburns]

I dunno. More gimmicky than effective. Think about it, it can send out a sonar wave just fine. But only about an inch and a half of the target can be recieved. So basically it can only focus on whatever distance that inch and a half hits and returns.