# Revamped Retro Cams Polaroid SX-70 Vintage Camera Brings Back a Classic for Photographers By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-sx-70-vintage-camera References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/limited-edition-polaroid-sx-70-vintage-camera.htm) & [photojojo](http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/polaroid-sx-70-camera/) Just about anyone can enjoy the retro [Polaroid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sx70) SX-70 Vintage Camera, which brings back the classic way of getting a peek at photographs immediately. The Polaroid SX-70 Vintage Camera was sold between 1972 and 1977, long before LCD preview screens and microSD cards dominated. It has a brown and silver body, which is surprisingly stylish in its own retro goodness. These have also all been [hand-restored](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomo-mca), which means people will be getting this piece in the best condition. On the technical side, the camera has a "116mm f/8 lens, f8 to f22 aperture, 10″ to infinity manual focus, while the shutter speeds from 1/175th to 10+ seconds," according to Gadgetsin. The Polaroid SX-70 Vintage Camera is a limited-edition piece and is available now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Photography:** Opportunity for businesses to create and sell vintage-inspired cameras and accessories. - **Analog Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to offer physical, tangible products and experiences in a digital world. - **Hand Restoration Services:** Potential for entrepreneurs to provide restoration services for vintage cameras and other collectible items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Industry players can tap into the nostalgia trend and offer retro camera options to consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for companies to produce and market retro-inspired camera technology. - **Antiques and Collectibles:** Providing restoration and preservation services for vintage cameras can be a lucrative niche in the antiques industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solid Gold Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sx70.md) - [Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-sq40.md) - [Modernized Folding Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstep-sx100.md) - [Branded 80s-Era Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt.md) - [Leather-Accented Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-sx70-foldable-camera.md) - [Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip1.md) - [Chunky Retro Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip-instant-camera.md) - [Flippable Retro-Style Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip.md) - [Retro Doll-inspired Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-600-malibu-barbie-instant-film-camera.md)