ISO 160
Box speed
Instant
Type
Instant
Process
In production
Status
2013-
Years made
Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Polaroid
- Film
- SX-70 film
- Type
- Instant film
- Speed
- 160
- Process
- Instant
- Formats
- 107x 88mm
- Base
- N/A
- Made in
- Netherlands
- Status
- In production
Character & history#
General purpose instant color or black and white (ISO 160) film. Various frame styles
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 160#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/160 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | — | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | 1/3200 s | 1/800 s | 1/200 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s | 1/100 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | 1/3200 s | 1/800 s | 1/200 s | 1/50 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s | 1/100 s | 1/25 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/400 s | 1/100 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/100 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/13 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s | 5 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 0.3 s | 1.3 s | 5 s | 20 s |
More Polaroid films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Polaroid SX-70 film?
160 — set your meter to ISO 160 for box speed.
Is Polaroid SX-70 film still made?
Yes, it is currently in production (2013-).
How do I develop Polaroid SX-70 film?
Instant process.
Is Polaroid SX-70 film available in 35mm?
Not according to our data — formats: 107x 88mm.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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