Conversion of a
Vintage Polaroid
Models • 95 • 150 • 110A/B • 900 • a100 • a250 • a350 • a450 • SX-70 • Holgaroid
Polaroid Model 150 to Packfilm Conversion
The Model 150 lends itself to the first attempt at figuring out just how to get this conversion thing done, without ruining a nicer model with your mistakes. So I chose to use this Model 150 as my test-bed for converting these roll-film Polaroids.
I have set up this guide with the steps taken from start to finish found at the right side of the page. I did not label them "step 1, 2, 3" because I don't feel its necessary to do every one of these steps, or in some cases, in the order they are presented here. I took great care in trying to document all the steps I took to get this camera converted.
These pages are the fruits of that labor.
So, take a look, have fun, and enjoy the pretty pictures!
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.
