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Released in 1977, the Alpha was one of many variants of the iconic Polaroid SX-70, incorporating cheaper materials, small technical improvements, and new styling to make the camera more affordable, reliable, and stylish.

Polaroid Camera Series:

Part I: youtu.be/AVZA-4saKt0
Part II: youtu.be/rCcJIVoqYbg
Part III: youtu.be/f6LaqckayBo


SOURCES:
camera-wiki.org/wiki/Polaroid_SX-70
mint-camera.com/blog/en/polaroid-sx-70-model-1-vs-alpha-1
cjo.info/polaroid/cameras/polaroid-sx-70-alpha-1
https://www.newwavepool.shop/products/polaroid-sx-70-alpha-executive-instant-camera
2ndshotsx70.blogspot.com/2014/09/alpha-1-vs-model-1.html