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...Quintic, three-element, 125mm lens Programmed flash Photocell Self-timer indicator (1200si) a b e d c Rear View Hand strap Release latch (open/close camera) Neck strap connector Tripod socket Viewfinder System control panel (1200si shown) p Two-stage shutter button j k l m n o p j Y ...q r s t u v w x Feet or meters selector (1200si) Audio signal switch (1200si) Self-timer switch (1200si) Exposure control (1200si/1200i) Recharge indicator (1200si/1200i) Picture counter (1200si/1200i) Programmed flash override (1200si) Sonar autofocus override (1200si) x w q r s v u t 1
...Quintic, three-element, 125mm lens Programmed flash Photocell Self-timer indicator (1200si) a b e d c Rear View Hand strap Release latch (open/close camera) Neck strap connector Tripod socket Viewfinder System control panel (1200si shown) p Two-stage shutter button j k l m n o p j Y ...q r s t u v w x Feet or meters selector (1200si) Audio signal switch (1200si) Self-timer switch (1200si) Exposure control (1200si/1200i) Recharge indicator (1200si/1200i) Picture counter (1200si/1200i) Programmed flash override (1200si) Sonar autofocus override (1200si) x w q r s v u t 1
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a To close, slide release latch (a) in direction of arrow. DO NOT force cover closed as it will damage camera. 1200 English Opening and Closing the Camera To open as shown. Camera opens automatically. Close lid and let go of arrow. Hold camera as it will damage camera. a 2 DO NOT force cover open , slide release latch (a) in direction of release latch.
a To close, slide release latch (a) in direction of arrow. DO NOT force cover closed as it will damage camera. 1200 English Opening and Closing the Camera To open as shown. Camera opens automatically. Close lid and let go of arrow. Hold camera as it will damage camera. a 2 DO NOT force cover open , slide release latch (a) in direction of release latch.
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... unload film, press film door release (a) to open . This camera uses 1200 film with 12 frames per pack, or Spectra or Image 990 film with 10 frames per pack. 12-frame film...start, numbers count up • 10 (orange) = empty, 10 frames taken • 11, E (orange) = empty, camera cycled beyond last (10th) frame a To load the film, press film door release (a) to remove empty fi... Loading and Unloading the Film 1200 Note: Use only Polaroid film. Film cover ejects automatically. Insert film pack as shown. Hold film by ...
... unload film, press film door release (a) to open . This camera uses 1200 film with 12 frames per pack, or Spectra or Image 990 film with 10 frames per pack. 12-frame film...start, numbers count up • 10 (orange) = empty, 10 frames taken • 11, E (orange) = empty, camera cycled beyond last (10th) frame a To load the film, press film door release (a) to remove empty fi... Loading and Unloading the Film 1200 Note: Use only Polaroid film. Film cover ejects automatically. Insert film pack as shown. Hold film by ...
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...readings do not appear when subject is okay to 6.2 is too close. 1200 English Taking Pictures with the 1200si For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in the next section. A green symbol indicates that it is beyond flash range. If the flash or focus... ft.) flash range. • Your subject is within the 0.6 m to 6.2 is off. A number from subject. • Your subject is not correct, camera beeps and/or a flashing yellow caution symbol appears. Release shutter button and position your subject (in viewfinder. 2 Press shutter button halfway.
...readings do not appear when subject is okay to 6.2 is too close. 1200 English Taking Pictures with the 1200si For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in the next section. A green symbol indicates that it is beyond flash range. If the flash or focus... ft.) flash range. • Your subject is within the 0.6 m to 6.2 is off. A number from subject. • Your subject is not correct, camera beeps and/or a flashing yellow caution symbol appears. Release shutter button and position your subject (in viewfinder. 2 Press shutter button halfway.
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... a a b b 1 Frame your subject in a. Retake photo. a Initial result (too dark) a = corrective action b Initial result (too light) b = corrective action 5 English Taking Pictures with the 1200i For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in viewfinder. 2 Press shutter button all the way. To lighten dark photo, slide exposure control up (a). Other Features Exposure...
... a a b b 1 Frame your subject in a. Retake photo. a Initial result (too dark) a = corrective action b Initial result (too light) b = corrective action 5 English Taking Pictures with the 1200i For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in viewfinder. 2 Press shutter button all the way. To lighten dark photo, slide exposure control up (a). Other Features Exposure...
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You have 12 seconds before taking photo. Note: To avoid double exposure, do not close camera before sliding self-timer up photo. Press shutter button halfway and release button. Camera beeps and red light flashes for 10 seconds, then beeps steadily and red light shines continuously for an additional two seconds before... . Slide self-timer switch down to normal position after using. 6 Always return controls to OFF position. Photo ejects automatically. 1200 English Using Self-timer Place camera on tripod or other secure surface and set up . Slide self-timer up.
You have 12 seconds before taking photo. Note: To avoid double exposure, do not close camera before sliding self-timer up photo. Press shutter button halfway and release button. Camera beeps and red light flashes for 10 seconds, then beeps steadily and red light shines continuously for an additional two seconds before... . Slide self-timer switch down to normal position after using. 6 Always return controls to OFF position. Photo ejects automatically. 1200 English Using Self-timer Place camera on tripod or other secure surface and set up . Slide self-timer up.
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If spots or banding appears on photos, camera may have dirty developer rollers. If film is below 55° F (13° C) place developing photo in dimly lit area. Do not bend. If temperature is in camera, clean rollers in warm location, such as your pocket. 7 To clean developer rollers, dampen clean cloth with soft, lint-free cloth. English Camera Maintenance 1200 Do not touch lens. Open film door and thoroughly clean rollers. Developing Photos 55 F 13 C Do not shake. Clean camera lens with tap water.
If spots or banding appears on photos, camera may have dirty developer rollers. If film is below 55° F (13° C) place developing photo in dimly lit area. Do not bend. If temperature is in camera, clean rollers in warm location, such as your pocket. 7 To clean developer rollers, dampen clean cloth with soft, lint-free cloth. English Camera Maintenance 1200 Do not touch lens. Open film door and thoroughly clean rollers. Developing Photos 55 F 13 C Do not shake. Clean camera lens with tap water.
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...on a table or other surface. When a bright source of light (lamplight, candlelight, etc.) is not in the central part of the subject, the camera's photocell will measure the bright light, causing the subject to be too dark. While turning rollers, clean them with a lint-free cloth dampened with ... Repeated spots or bar pattern Cause Developer rollers inside the film door need to be too dark. Solution Reposition subject away from the camera. Picture was left in front of the scene. 9 Move the source of light to one side of development, handle print gently; Subject ...
...on a table or other surface. When a bright source of light (lamplight, candlelight, etc.) is not in the central part of the subject, the camera's photocell will measure the bright light, causing the subject to be too dark. While turning rollers, clean them with a lint-free cloth dampened with ... Repeated spots or bar pattern Cause Developer rollers inside the film door need to be too dark. Solution Reposition subject away from the camera. Picture was left in front of the scene. 9 Move the source of light to one side of development, handle print gently; Subject ...
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... avoid electrical shock, do not expose to bend it. S. Solution In cold weather, keep camera and film as warm as glove or luggage compartments of trademarks "Polaroid", "Spectra", "Polaroid 1200", "Polaroid 990" and "Image". 10 Need Help? Questions? Caution This camera is operated by them or used in water or other fluids, disassemble, or...
... avoid electrical shock, do not expose to bend it. S. Solution In cold weather, keep camera and film as warm as glove or luggage compartments of trademarks "Polaroid", "Spectra", "Polaroid 1200", "Polaroid 990" and "Image". 10 Need Help? Questions? Caution This camera is operated by them or used in water or other fluids, disassemble, or...
