Conversion of a
Vintage Polaroid
Models • 95 • 150 • 110A/B • 900 • a100 • a250 • a350 • a450 • SX-70 • Holgaroid
Cutter-bar & Inner Parts
The roll-film this camera took, needed a cutter bar in order to get your print from the camera. I'd say more, but I wouldn't be speaking from actual experience with roll-film.
Along the side of the camera there are 4 screws that must be removed. Two of them, are found under the leather covering and must be uncovered.
Begin with removing the visible screws.
To get to the other two, pry off the leather. Using a flat screwdriver, fingernails and determination, slowly lift up the leather until you have. Take care not to rip, dent or mar the leather as it will come in handy later, especially if it is in one single piece.
Remove both screws and continue to peel the leather back farther.
Peel around the edge of the front latch and the rest will come off much easier.
Hopefully the leather is still in one piece. It will be useful in covering the cut we will be making. If yo u don't peel the leather, it will be cut along with the camera.
The rest of the cutter bar and the latch lock should come right out.
There are still a few more useless vintage parts that need to be removed.
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
how does the camera usually operate; what parts do what and go where
the back, the strap, the flash
taking off useless vintage roll-film parts
the rangefinder
removing, taking apart and cleaning
cutter-bar & inner parts
more useless vintage parts that have to go
ready the donor
removal of all nonessential parts from a packfilm donor
hack to pieces
make the back fit
odds n' ends
tidying up; side door
putting it all together
replace rangefinder, fix flash; paint
reset infinity
setting the focus stop
Information …
The Models
These are the models I have personal experience with and are used within this site.
