To celebrate the brand's iconic milestone of 50 years, Polaroid introduces its new SX-70 camera which is made entirely from 24k solid gold. The limited-edition design is a result of a collaboration with Retrospekt which specializes in restoring vintage Polaroids.
This ensures that the new camera is partially constructed from old parts from the original iteration which brings a truly authentic feel. The camera is seen with sleek detailing that nods to its original branding and has an "SX-70 LAND CAMERA" on the front. The SX-70 camera was first launched in 1972 and has been a staple in the realm of instant images. Notably, Retrospekt is only launching 50 units of Polaroids for the price of $999 per camera.
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The Polaroid SX-70 Camera Gets a 24K Solid Gold Construction
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