The Polaroid 637 37mm Adapter | 637
About the 637:
The 637 is an adapter that allows you to attach 37mm lenses and filters to most clamshell style 600 film Polaroid cameras. The 637 is a creative tool, opening opportunities for to experiment with a wide variety of lenses and filters on Polaroid film. The 37mm thread standard is widely used, and nearly any kind of photographic optic is available in that size. Color filters, Fisheye lenses, Multi image filters, Wide angle lenses, Star filters and more are some of the many kinds of optics offered in 37mm. You can even stack multiple filters to combine their effect! Broaden what you can do with Polaroid film, and have fun experimenting with a wide variety of lenses, all with the 637 adapter.
View sample photos, share your photos and keep up with new designs by following me on Instagram: @retrograde_engineer
Compatibility:
Clamshell style Polaroid cameras (those with a folding top) come in many different names and colors, but only come in a handful of bodies. The bodies that are compatible with the 637 are:
- 1980s Clamshell 600 film Polaroid cameras (example: Sun600, Amigo, Autofocus 660)
- Early 1990s Clamshell 600 film Polaroid cameras (example: OneStep Closeup, 636)
Notes:
- The 637 adapter is not compatible with the Polaroid 637 camera
- The 637 has not been tested on limited production Polaroid clamshell cameras like the Taz
- The 637 can accommodate step up rings from up to 52mm, but some larger multi element lenses may be too wide to fit. If you have questions about any lenses, feel free to message me.
- Do not use slim/low-profile fisheye lens attachments.
- Some lenses may result in vignetting (present in most Telephoto and Fisheye lenses) or chromatic aberration (present in most Wide Angle lenses).
- Some filters may result in a darker image, adjust the exposure control on your camera as needed
- Autofocus function may not work for close distancing when using lens attachments (Wide Angle, Fisheye ect.)
Additional Note:
It is impossible for me to personally test every single 37mm lens attachment/filter on the market. However, I have tested examples of the many common ones, showcased in the listing photos. Some Telephoto and Wide-angle lens attachments are too wide large for the 637. Please feel free to ask me any questions about compatibility, if you are not satisfied with the 637, you can return it free of charge. Collecting information about how these lenses behave is still a work in progress, I would love to hear any feedback about experimental lenses.
Please feel free to reach out to me for any questions :)
International Buyers:
If you need your 637 sooner, send me a message and I can arrange a quicker shipping method.