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Sylvania LYSB01ITVBQD6 Blue Dot Flash Bar for Polaroid SX-70 (NOS)

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New-old-stock flash bar delivering 10 guaranteed flashes for your Polaroid SX-70 instant camera.

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Overview

The Sylvania Blue Dot Flash Bar is a disposable flash unit originally manufactured for the Polaroid SX-70 line of instant cameras. Each bar contains 10 single-use flashbulbs arranged in two rows of five. When one side is exhausted, you flip the bar over to use the remaining five. The signature blue dot indicators on the top of each bulb provide a quick visual reference—unused bulbs display a clear blue dot, while fired bulbs are visually distinct, so you always know how many shots of flash you have left.

This particular listing is for New Old Stock, meaning the flash bar was produced during the original manufacturing run but has remained sealed and unused in storage. While the flash bar itself is in unfired condition, the packaging may show cosmetic wear consistent with long-term storage. Beyond the Polaroid SX-70, the bar fits Keystone and other cameras designed to accept standard-format flash bars, making it a practical find for anyone shooting with vintage flash bar cameras.

Key Features

Blue Dot indicators on Top For SX-70 Polaroid, Keystone and other Flash Bar Cameras

10 Guaranteed Flashes

Check Unused Flashes at a glance

For SX-70 Polaroid, Keystone and other Flash Bar Cameras

New Old Stock (NOS) may have worn packaging.

Specifications

Brand
Sylvania
Type
Blue Dot Flash Bar
Flashes Per Bar
10
Compatibility
Polaroid SX-70, Keystone, and other Flash Bar Cameras
Condition
New Old Stock (NOS)
Indicators
Blue Dot (unused flash check at a glance)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Provides 10 guaranteed flashes per bar, enough for a full pack of SX-70 film
  • Blue dot indicators let you see remaining flashes without guessing
  • Compatible with multiple flash bar camera models beyond the SX-70
  • Unused NOS condition means the bulbs have never been fired

👎 Cons

  • Single-use design means the entire bar is discarded after 10 flashes
  • NOS packaging may be worn, dented, or discolored from long-term storage
  • Age of the stock means occasional duds are possible despite the guarantee
  • Increasingly scarce as a discontinued product, making replacements harder to find

Frequently Asked Questions

It is New Old Stock (NOS), meaning it was manufactured new but has been in storage for an extended period. The flash bar itself is unused, though the packaging may show signs of age or wear.
Each flash bar provides 10 guaranteed flashes—five on each side. Once all 10 bulbs have been fired, the bar is spent and must be replaced.
Each bulb has a blue dot indicator on top. After a bulb fires, its blue dot changes appearance, so you can check at a glance how many unused flashes remain.
It is designed for the Polaroid SX-70 and is also compatible with Keystone and other cameras that accept standard flash bars of this type.

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