Polaroid B&W Film for SX-70 (6005)

First time ever using this film in a SX70. In bright light this takes a great photo. My only complaint is the 4 light bleeds on the right side of each photo. From the back it looks like the film is slightly pressed in on those 4 spots. It could be the camera I’m not really sure; since it was gifted to me. But a Polaroid from the 70s won’t take a perfect photo.. and that is character. Regardless the film captures a great photo. EDIT. I cleaned the rollers and the images are now smooth. It was the camera after all. Great film 👌🏻

If you have an SX-70 you will need this. :-)

Great image quality and works well!

I bought an old polaroid and was hoping it would work with new fils and it did! So fun! This film was great!

Price needs to come down. But it works.

I am seriously unimpressed with the SX 70. True it’s a Polaroid, but back in the day the film actually developed. The issue is the modern film stock is nowhere as stable as it was back in the day. SX70 isn’t supposed to be an easy camera. That’s why we have the 600 series, but out of two boxes only two photos developed, everything else was a dude. I’ve tested out and modified 600 film to run in the SX70 and that turned out better than this. If you’re into film, bless your heart, it’s not a cheap hobby. If you want to collect a cool camera. Find a broken SX70 and save your money. Instax by Fuji is without a doubt your next best option even though it’s format blows. Polaroid does one thing right, it’s square format is large and stunning when using optimal film and shooting in a controlled environment. The mini, wide, and square formats are superior in the processing “you spend ten bucks you get ten photos that will more than likely all develop”, but the Dimensions are all wonky and weird to look at. Mini is too small, wide is the best but like the mini I’m not a fan of the wide look. Square should be perfect, but it’s too small. On an economic level you can buy a pack of 60 mini photos for 35 bucks which is a steal in my book. Also instax cameras are really good, mint has a really neat twin lens reflex instax that’s pretty cool. I have the Neo 90 classic and the Instax wide camera. The Neo 90 has some cool bells and whistles, but unless you want to have fun doing double exposures “and I know you do” you’re okay I’m just the basic model instax. The wide however looks comical and fugly, like it’ll take your picture and steal your soul. Fuji needs to go back to the drawing board. The SX70 is a beautiful camera, a relec from a interesting time in instant photos. But the quality has not passed over time. If you have the camera, buy a roll, experiment in a controlled environment. If it works, great keep filming, if not, save your money. Buy instax or buy a 600 camera and save your money.

This is a downgrade from the SX-70 film of the 70s-80s and a disappointment for those of us who remember the 90 seconds development time (vs 15-20 minutes today) and not having to shield the ejected photo from direct light for 15-30 minutes. Meanwhile, Polaroid is losing business to Fuji Instax film which works exactly as the old SX-70 film did 40 years ago in the Fuji instant cameras for half the price 'and' you get 10 pictures per pack not 8. Polaroid needs to up its game. That being said, the modern Polaroid SX-70 film definitely beats a blank. I'll still gladly get SX-70 film for my SX-70 cameras but I'll use the Fuji camera and film (in Disney World this summer) more often than the SX-70. The 1st Photos are SX-70 film and the 2nd photos are Fuji Instax film using a Fuji Instax Wide Camera.

Overall my greatest critique is its price $$$$ i guess because its so niche. If you see it going for 19 dollars and your like, hmm maybe ill wait, DONT. The price will only climb, it was going for 30 dollars recently 19 is the best you will get with the same quality guaruntees. The other thing is unfortunately with the film photography your rarely gonna have 8 perfect shots so brace yourself for a little waste (more if your new). Also its a science, so you may get a pack that is simply defective, or has a streak in all the photos. Its pretty rare but true. That said film photography is a totally unique way to capture moments and the SX-70 is just about the coolest instant camera out there! Especially great for trips, weddings, honeymoons ect. One more thing... if the price is a real problem for you, or if your shooting tons of packs, one option is to get your SX-70 camera converted to shoot 600 film which is a lot cheaper and a little more up to date. It doesnt quite have that 70s ✨glow✨ but still a great film. Mint (online site) does this conversion for about 100 dollars. :0