POLAROID SLR 690

The new Polaroid SLR 690 camera offers all the advanced instant photographic features of the original SLR 680 including its distinctive, legendary Polaroid SX-70 camera look and feel. A singular concession to contemporary technology is the replacement of the SLR 680 camera’s digital integrated circuitry (IC chips) governing the exposure system with a digital microprocessor–a four-bit single-chip micro-computer. Assembly screws have been converted to metric measurements as the new SLR 690 camera is manufactured in Japan through Nippon Polaroid Kabushiki Kaisha (Polaroid Corporation of Japan), Polaroid’s Japanese subsidiary. The original Polaroid SLR 680 was manufactured in the U.S.A.

This particular camera has received a full service, and features a High-strength ABS housing with a matte black finish and its original black leather panels. This is a beautiful camera that boasts a vintage 80’s look, built on the legendary Polaroid SX-70 platform, these cameras are timeless and offer ergonomic perfection in their design. Compatible with 600 Type film.

Choose between purchasing the camera only, or choose the starter pack. The starter pack includes everything you need to get started; two packs of expired Impossible film*, one colour and one black and white**, and a film shield. Our cameras come in a customised Revival Studio London presentation box.***

The encore of the classic Polaroid camera was first prompted in Japan primarily by requests from technical, scientific and medical imagery. Reports were received by Polaroid of ardent SLR 680 fans keeping their treasured cameras in safes, calling the camera “the best camera Polaroid ever made.”

A true and faithful re-iteration of its predecessor, the new SLR 690 is a folding, single-lens-reflex, autofocusing camera built on the legendary Polaroid SX-70 platform, with built-in electronic flash that automatically aims its light at the subject for evenly-lit, brilliant instant photographs on Polaroid 600 Plus film. The high ISO 600 rating of Polaroid 600 Plus film allows rapid shutter speeds and small lens apertures for greater depth of field, more true-to-life, action-stopping pictures and the use of the small, low-intensity integral flash in the SLR 690.

Designed to be used in most picture-taking situations, SLR 690’s flash is linked to the camera’s autofocus system and angles to direct flash illumination precisely at the subject for correctly-lit ultra-close-up portraits or to add “fill-flash” to outdoor scenes, softening shadows and erasing harsh contrast.

The flash charges automatically in just three seconds.

CLOSE-UPS AT 26cm, 124 FOCUS ZONES

The computer-designed, four-element, 116mm, f/8, coated, precision glass lens focuses automatically from 26cm to infinity through 124 ultra-precise focus zones. The camera’s Polaroid-pioneered sonar focusing system–computer- clocking the travel time of high-frequency sound waves transmitted by the camera and echoing back from the subject–is linked to the flash assembly and sets the strobe at the required angle for proper lighting.

Through-the-lens viewing aids correct composition, while a unique shutter release “preview” feature assures the photographer that the subject is in sharp focus

All power for the electronic flash, autofocusing system and advanced electronics is derived from the wafer-thin battery in each 600 Type film pack

POLAROID SLR 690: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS;

• Exterior appearance: High-strength ABS housing. matte black finish

• Dimensions: 24.5 x 10.5 x 2.5cm folded, 17 x 10.5 x 13cm open

• Weight: 793 grams

• Lens: Four-element glass lens, 116mm f/8 fully-coated and corrected; focuses automatically by ultrasonic echo ranging from 26cm to infinity through 124 focus zones

• Viewing: Single-lens-reflex, through-the-lens viewing; textured Fresnel mirror
focusing screen; Focus preview shutter release

• Shutter: Programmed aperture/shutter speed; electronic, two-blade scanning aperture system; shutter speeds adjusted automatically from 1/180 second to 14 seconds; apertures from f/8 to f/90; three-stop (+ 1 1/2 stop) lighten/darken control

• Flash: Integral, regulated, inductive storage strobe; fill-flash capability; charge and recharge time, three seconds with SPAR (Strobe Preferred Automatic Recharge) control

• 200 zonal lumen seconds output (400 BCPS, stored energy capacity, 15 joules (15 watt seconds). High-efficiency reflector mechanically articulated for precise flash direction as close as 26cm

• Strobe charge/exposure inhibit circuitry (camera will not operate until strobe fully charged). Power derived from 6-volt battery in 600 high speed film pack. Bypass switch for ambient exposure

• Exposure control: Ambient exposure control by real-time, visible light integration, using center-weighted, scene-averaging, silicon photo diode and electronic logic to control solenoid-actuated, scanning aperture

• Flash exposure by follow-focus. Highly accurate ranging information from ultrasonic system used to establish correct aperture for measured subject distance in combination with constant light output of electronic flash, provides full flash exposure. At higher ambient light levels, flash is fired at 40 percent of complete ambient exposure, limiting ambient contribution while adding flash illumination for fill-flash photography.

• Additional features: Autofocus bypass switch for manual focusing, built-in tripod mount, exposure counter (descending 10 through 1)

We offer unedited high resolution images for our guests to thoroughly examine our products before they decide to make a purchase. Any significant marks such as large scratches will be highlighted in the item description, however small blemishes, marks and dust particles will not.

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* Please note the film you will receive has been refrigerated from day one, and has only just reached the one year mark from its production date. The film will only be a few months over the one year production stamp so should function perfectly, although not guaranteed. This is our own stock expired film.
** The film format that you receive depends on stock levels, if we do not have the stock to provide one of each format (colour and black & white), you may receive two of the same. If we do not have one of each format to send you, we will notify you in advance.
*** Unless stated otherwise you will receive a presentation box for your camera.