Conversion of a
Vintage Polaroid
Models • 95 • 150 • 110A/B • 900 • a100 • a250 • a350 • a450 • SX-70 • Holgaroid
Completed
There you have it. How I converted a 110A to a 110B, added an electronic hot-shoe and used new leather.
I truly hope my site was helpful and that the conversion gets you thinking about your own ideas. With all that I have learned this project it has really inspired me to continue converting Polaroids and make another one. In the mean time I think I am gonna try something a little different, and use a Model 250...
If you would like to see some photos taken with this camera, check out the photos page.
Now, get back to work!
If you get lost at anytime, you can always click the link at the bottom of the page to come back here.
The Steps
parts & labor
what's needed to get the job done
basics of function
overview of how to use the lens and shutter
the back, the strap, the lens
remove useless vintage roll-film parts; lens
the rangefinder
removing, taking apart
cutter-bar & inner parts
more useless vintage parts that have to go
ready the back
cutting; fitting the packfilm back; odds n ends
acquiring a 900 finder
removal & appropriation
fitting the finder & flash
measure, drill & fit
aesthetics
remove & re-leather; paint
adding the back & flash
screws, tape & wires
putting it all together
replace rangefinder, strap, flash & side door
reset infinity
setting the focus stop
completed
admire the work
Information …
The Models
These are the models I have personal experience with and are used within this site.
