Conversion of a
Vintage Polaroid
Models • 95 • 150 • 110A/B • 900 • a100 • a250 • a350 • a450 • SX-70 • Holgaroid
Ready the Camera
Since no one wants a dirty leather strap, now is a good time to remove it, clean it and set it aside until everything is done.
To open the back, you need to look at the front. Pull the latch down and the back will now be able to swing open.
Open the back first to the left, then to the right. Feel the weight of those heavy duty rollers.
We really should do something about that.
Grab a paperclip or a really thin, hard wire and pull the pins for both sides. I had an old hinge pin lying around and used that. Try not to bend them, you'll need one again later.
Feel how much lighter the camera is now? Toss the pressure plate but keep the back door for later. Inside my camera was still a leftover spool from a roll of film. The other side has a more attached piece to remove.
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
ready the camera
taking off useless vintage roll-film parts
hack to pieces
measure & cut the back
the pack back
make the back fit
the ugly edge
glue, cover, re-leather
the back side
attaching the back; making a 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.
