Originally released in 1981, this vintage Polaroid 600 land camera came into my possession almost 30 years later in 2020 after the original owner listed it on marketplace for $20. The best part about instant film cameras is the ability to instantly capture and share moments.
In this complete guide I will show you how to remove and load a film pack – film is a must as it acts as the cameras battery and is the only way to capture photos with an instant film camera. Once the film is loaded you will know the camera is working when the dark screen with the cute message is dispensed automatically from the camera when the film is first loaded. Then youāre ready to take a photo. You must use the flash every time you take a photo with the Polaroid 600 land camera, so I will show you how to charge and use the flash and finally take a photo which will be instantly dispensed and start to develop in 15-20 minutes. You are now ready to capture countless memories and share them instantly with others.
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600 land camera – model Sun 640 (can be found on eBay, restospekt, many other second hand websites)
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00:00-00:14 intro
00:14-01:49 film
01:49-2:13 charging the flash
2:13-02:24 taking photos
02:24-02:47 developing film
02:47-3:17 light settings
I found one of these in my gidos house! What if it is the one without flash?
super know nothing about photography, when would i use the darken photo slide vs the lighten? this video was so perfect and helpful thank you
Hi Tessa, thx for your super nice video, l didnāt find better about the P630 so far, so l have 3 questions for you (or for anyone who could help), but first : a special mention for the shot with the cat š
So here are the problems l met with the P630 :
First, l get all subjects overexposed, even if l switch the light slider the result is the same when l shot a portrait inside in the evening : overexposed face. lām using 600 films and l put a black tape on the flash and seems that itās going better, so whatās the point with the exposure ? As long as the flash is permanent and the film is the correct model, l donāt understand what could be wrong.
Secondly, about the light slider : are there 3 positions or if l place the slider somewhere between top left or top right, this count as a Ā«Ā progressiveĀ Ā» position ? l tested it but, lām not sure about the result, so lām asking.
Thirdly : And the arrows that you can see in the viewfinder (it looks like this on the P630 : <= => ), l donāt understand their purpose : you can see them in the viewfinder if the slider is set up on a top left or top right position, but itās not precisely showing on which side the slider is set up. So the goal is only to show the slider is set up ?
Thx a lot for your feedbacks ! ššø
I have this camera I am selling
You helped me out so much thank you!
Great video, Iām used to the other 600 box cameras like the 660 which charge the flash automatically when you flip it open. I recently got a 640 and didnāt realize you had to manually charge the flash, so I appreciate you clarifying that. Just a tip, any photos closer than 4 feet (1.2m) will be blurry with this camera as the focus range is 4ft-infinity. Only saying that because the picture you took of your cat was only about 1-2 feet away. With some other 600 box cameras thereās a macro lens function that goes down to 2ft, but not this one unfortunately š have fun shooting!
Thanks for the quick video! I dug one out of our attic and did not know that I needed to charge the flash!
thanks!!
Does it need batteries i just got my grand dads old poloriod so idk if i need power or something
I have the exact same model, I bought mine back in 2021 at the flea market in Canton tx for $15. I have another one that I had gotten for free but it's a sun660 autofocus model and I'm going to be using it on my Senior trip because I'm graduating this year Class of 2025 and it's one of the ways to make memories last! Thank you for making this video.
We have a Polaroid picture from the 1990ās in our brand new Saturn. The salesperson at the dealership took it.š
There is something so satisfying taking a picture with a Polaroid camera. I love it! And Cleo is adorable!
Love the vibe of a vintage Polaroid camera!
I have my familyāsPolaroid from when I was a kid and it still works beautifully after all of these years. I love the photo quality that you get with a Polaroid. Thereās no match to it.