Conversion of a
Vintage Polaroid
Models • 95 • 150 • 110A/B • 900 • a100 • a250 • a350 • a450 • SX-70 • Holgaroid
Polaroid Automatic 250 Mechanical Conversion 2
First off, I highly recommend at least glancing through my previous attempt at this type of conversion. Because the last one ended in failure, I wanted to try again.
Because both projects are very similar, I will be referring to a few photos from the last project, as well as copying some of the content directly. So don't hate me for being lazy.
With this project I felt that the shorter than 114mm stock lens I used before, made the project more complicated than I wanted. So I found a 127mm which actually works almost perfectly with little hacking.
This time around I tried to keep it simple and clean. I learned alot of how the 250 functions from the last attempt that allowed me to really get it done this time.
Enjoy!
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 lensboard
removal, gutting & measuring
fitting the lens
cutting, sizing; infinity focus
final touches
painting and assembly
does it focus?
test focusing
completed
in all its glory
Information …
The Models
These are the models I have personal experience with and are used within this site.
