Conversion of a
Vintage Polaroid
Models • 95 • 150 • 110A/B • 900 • a100 • a250 • a350 • a450 • SX-70 • Holgaroid
Hack to Pieces
The shiny black metal piece that goes around the opening prevents the back from sitting flush against the camera's film plane. It seems to be made of a very sharp but weak metal that can be easily pried with a screwdriver and pliers. Be really careful of sharp edges.
Pulling from one side and then prying it along the top and bottom edges works best.
Do not try to do anything with the rivets. They will be ground down later.
Since the rest of the process, until much later, creates alot of dust and debris, now is a good time to cover the lens and bellows. Cardboard and some tape is all you need. If you are paranoid, you can also tape up any other spots you think may get debris inside.
Now begins the cutting.
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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
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The Models
These are the models I have personal experience with and are used within this site.
