Conversion of a
Vintage Polaroid
Models • 95 • 150 • 110A/B • 900 • a100 • a250 • a350 • a450 • SX-70 • Holgaroid
The Ugly Edge
No one, especially me, wants to leave that edge as ugly and rough as it is. But a more practical reason is light leaks.
Place the film back onto the camera body. With a film mask still in, line up the camera body film gate with the film mask's edges. This will be the final placement of the back.
Remove the film mask from the back, and notice that on the right side there is a gap typically covered by the film mask. You need to get this light tight.
Before this project I always used Bondo to fill in this gap.
But this time around I chose to try a different method and use a glued metal plate.
The easiest and most useful source for metal is a good ol' Polaroid Cold Clip #193.
Its easily cut with sharp scissors and when polished matches the camera body quite well.
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.
