When comparing Polaroid Z2300 10MP vs Mint SLR670, the Slant community recommends Mint SLR670 for most people. In the question“What are the best instant cameras that use Polaroid film?” Mint SLR670 is ranked 2nd while Polaroid Z2300 10MP is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Mint SLR670 is:
This camera's design is based on the classic Polaroid SX-70, with a metal and leather body construction. Mint has redesigned the motherboard of the SX-70 and replaced the outdated electronic eye of the camera with a modern one, capable of measuring the available light to adjust settings as needed.
Specs
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Pros
Pro As easy to use as a point-and-shoot camera
Despite having multiple settings options, this camera has modes that are as simple to use as a point-and-shoot camera.
Pro Save pictures rather than printing them straight away
In case you don't want to print your picture straight away or have no more film, you can save it to the camera's removable SD card (supporting memory up to 32GB).
Pro Photos can be used as stickers
The back of the photo paper can be peeled off, revealing an adhesive surface, so these photos can be used as stickers.
Pro Stylish, classic-inspired design
This camera's design is based on the classic Polaroid SX-70, with a metal and leather body construction. Mint has redesigned the motherboard of the SX-70 and replaced the outdated electronic eye of the camera with a modern one, capable of measuring the available light to adjust settings as needed.
Pro 3 helpful non-manual modes
Besides the manual mode, there are 3 others: auto, bulb (for long exposures - great for dark environments and night photography) and T mode (for extra-long exposures - pressing the shutter button once opens it and it only closes when the button is pressed again).
Pro Good manual mode control
The SLR670 has good manual mode control, with variable shutter speed between 1/2000s and 1s, making it notably fast for an instant camera. Its unusual to find this kind of option on instant cameras.
Pro Cheap, vintage accessories are easy to find
Since the SLR670 uses basically the same classic Polaroid camera body, there is a wide choice of photo-related accessories like flashes and lens attachments. Though most of these are now pre-owned, there’s still plenty that can be found in good condition, for good prices.
Pro Clear, easy to use viewfinder
The viewfinder is bright and easy to use even with glasses.
Pro Tripod support
This camera is mountable on a tripod.
Pro Very portable
The SLR670 has a unique folding design that collapses into a compact size of 4.17" x 7" x 1.69", making it well suited to use as a travel camera.
Pro Manually adjustable focus
The focus can be adjusted manually using a continuous scroll wheel.
Pro Advanced shutter speed control with “Time Machine”
Mint had integrated a new electronic component called “Time Machine” into this camera. It enables advanced shutter speed control. When not in use, it can be disconnected from the camera, putting it in auto shooting mode, leaving only the focus and exposure compensation options available.
Pro Can use ISO 100 and ISO 600 film
This camera is prepared to use ISO 100 and ISO 600 film.
Cons
Con Feels flimsy and fragile
This camera has poor build quality, feeling rather vulnerable to damage.
Con Expensive
Since the SLR670 bases its design on refurbished SX-70s, it doesn’t come cheap. But what you're paying, you get a very unique retro-looking camera with modern electronics and outstanding customer service.
Con Manufacturer-made accessories are expensive
Accessories made by Mint are available, but for a premium price.
Con Film is not widely available and is expensive
The SLR670 uses the SX70 film, which has a square image format of 3.1” x 3.1" on a 3.5” x 4.2" card. Mass production of this film has been discontinued and, as of Spring 2017, it is only offered by one small company (Impossible Project ) which has increased the price dramatically. Eight shots with this film cost $23, or nearly $3 per shot.
Con No timer
This camera doesn't have a timer, making timed group pictures impossible.
Con No double exposure mode
The SLR670 doesn't support double exposure.
Con No integrated flash
The lack of an integrated flash can be annoying, and the only way to solve it is purchasing an external flash.