MiNT camera

MiNT camera is a Hong Kong-based company specializing in the Polaroid instant film cameras and its accessories. Founded in 2008, it covers wide range of products and services for Polaroid Photography.

MiNT principal activities are the refurbishment and repair of Polaroid cameras, with two MiNT Polaroid Warranty Centers located in Causeway Bay and Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. Refurbishment, Cleaning and Maintenance service are provided for customer worldwide. The have been partnered with The Impossible Project, the manufacturer of the instant film used by Polaroid cameras nowadays,[1] as Polaroid stopped its production a few months before their bankruptcy.[2]

The MiNT Flash Bar with its original packaging, shown here attached to a Polaroid SX-70.

In 2012, MiNT released an electronic flash bar, compatible with all Polaroid folding and box-type SX-70-type cameras. It received generally good reviews from its users and the second generation, was released in 2013 with more stable performance, less charging time and new auto-sleep function.[3] The MiNT Lens Set was also released in the same year. Made of glass with up to 91% transparency, the set included ND filter, blue filter, yellow filter, close-up lens and full frame fisheye lens to apply different effects during photo shooting.

References

  1. ↑ Robertso, Justin (2009-03-06). "Can one man save Polaroid?". National Post. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  2. ↑ "Polaroid Abandons Instant Photography". The New York Times.
  3. ↑ "MiNT camera Official Website". Retrieved 5 May 2014.

External links

Official website