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SERVICE OR REPAIR WORK MUST BE DONE ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN CAMERA IS USED AGAIN. UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE CAMERA. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS As with any battery-operated equipment...
SERVICE OR REPAIR WORK MUST BE DONE ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN CAMERA IS USED AGAIN. UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE CAMERA. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS As with any battery-operated equipment...
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... 3 Using the camera Open the camera 4 Check the control panel 4 Load the film 4 Position your subject 4 Take the picture 5 To remove an empty film pack 5 Features The autofocus system 6 The viewfinder displays 7 The programmed flash 8 The recharge indicator 8 Flash range 9 The exposure control 9 The self-timer 11 Photographing through glass 12 Guide to better pictures Lens care 13 Picture care 13 Film care 13 ? For information and help 14 Warranty 15 Troubleshooting guide 16 Picture-taking tips 20 Camera, film specifications...
... 3 Using the camera Open the camera 4 Check the control panel 4 Load the film 4 Position your subject 4 Take the picture 5 To remove an empty film pack 5 Features The autofocus system 6 The viewfinder displays 7 The programmed flash 8 The recharge indicator 8 Flash range 9 The exposure control 9 The self-timer 11 Photographing through glass 12 Guide to better pictures Lens care 13 Picture care 13 Film care 13 ? For information and help 14 Warranty 15 Troubleshooting guide 16 Picture-taking tips 20 Camera, film specifications...
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... camera). o Two-stage shutter button (press halfway to take the picture. press the rest of the way to restore the green light; g Programmed flash h Self-timer indicator i Patented Quintic lens (three element, 125mm lens system.) Ten-zone focusing from light as it exits the camera). To delay ejecting the picture, hold the shutter button down). f Film shade (protects the picture from 2 feet (0.6m ) to your subject). b Film door release l Viewfinder c Film door d Film...
... camera). o Two-stage shutter button (press halfway to take the picture. press the rest of the way to restore the green light; g Programmed flash h Self-timer indicator i Patented Quintic lens (three element, 125mm lens system.) Ten-zone focusing from light as it exits the camera). To delay ejecting the picture, hold the shutter button down). f Film shade (protects the picture from 2 feet (0.6m ) to your subject). b Film door release l Viewfinder c Film door d Film...
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... (counts down to get into your picture). f Exposure control (adjust it to turn off the autofocus system). The control panel The camera 3 a Feet or meters selector (slide it down using the tip of a ball-point pen, and the distance reading in the viewfinder will be in the film pack). g Rapid-recharge indicator: Green /;gM (means the flash is...
... (counts down to get into your picture). f Exposure control (adjust it to turn off the autofocus system). The control panel The camera 3 a Feet or meters selector (slide it down using the tip of a ball-point pen, and the distance reading in the viewfinder will be in the film pack). g Rapid-recharge indicator: Green /;gM (means the flash is...
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... Polaroid Spectra color film. Hold the film pack by its edges only and slide it all the switches are not in a row as shown. Slide the release latch back. For best results, your subject Using the camera Place both indoors and outdoors, when they are 3 to 5 feet (0.9m to protect the lens. Indoors:Your subject should be sure...
... Polaroid Spectra color film. Hold the film pack by its edges only and slide it all the switches are not in a row as shown. Slide the release latch back. For best results, your subject Using the camera Place both indoors and outdoors, when they are 3 to 5 feet (0.9m to protect the lens. Indoors:Your subject should be sure...
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5 Take the picture (pictures 7, 8) To remove an empty film pack (pictures 5 & 9) Using the camera 5 Slide your left hand through the hand strap and hold the camera as shown in picture 7. Pull the blue tab to get the best results. For horizontal pictures, hold the camera as shown in the viewfinder when you open the film door. For vertical pictures, position the camera with the...
5 Take the picture (pictures 7, 8) To remove an empty film pack (pictures 5 & 9) Using the camera 5 Slide your left hand through the hand strap and hold the camera as shown in picture 7. Pull the blue tab to get the best results. For horizontal pictures, hold the camera as shown in the viewfinder when you open the film door. For vertical pictures, position the camera with the...
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..., place everyone the same distance from reaching your subject, the lens will focus on that object, and your camera sends sound waves - 6 The autofocus system Features As you press the shutter button, your subject will not be sure that is closest to the camera. The sound waves are used to measure the distance to the person or object (in the...
..., place everyone the same distance from reaching your subject, the lens will focus on that object, and your camera sends sound waves - 6 The autofocus system Features As you press the shutter button, your subject will not be sure that is closest to the camera. The sound waves are used to measure the distance to the person or object (in the...
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... The good picture symbol When you have a film pack in the camera and press the shutter button halfway, a display appears in the viewfinder to help you follow the distance recommendations throughout this book. This number will help you identify the problem. The distance reading will help you see : The number 1:Your subject is beyond 20 feet (6.2m). Release the shutter button and move...
... The good picture symbol When you have a film pack in the camera and press the shutter button halfway, a display appears in the viewfinder to help you follow the distance recommendations throughout this book. This number will help you identify the problem. The distance reading will help you see : The number 1:Your subject is beyond 20 feet (6.2m). Release the shutter button and move...
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... time you : • Load film into the camera • Take a picture • Press the shutter button halfway • Open the camera When the green light comes on, the flash is ready to fire. The light will automatically begin to charge every time you take a picture after the green light has gone off, lightly press and release the shutter button to turn the green light back on for the best possible picture...
... time you : • Load film into the camera • Take a picture • Press the shutter button halfway • Open the camera When the green light comes on, the flash is ready to fire. The light will automatically begin to charge every time you take a picture after the green light has gone off, lightly press and release the shutter button to turn the green light back on for the best possible picture...
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...setting (a) before taking the picture, do not forget to return the control to the normal position (c). Special situations Pictures taken of picture. When retaking a picture to make it darker: Slide the control all the way in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out too dark. When retaking a picture... Any partial adjustments will not affect your exposure. Use the picture control when you have finished taking this type of people in either direction. Outdoors: Your subject should be at least 2 feet (0.6m) away. Flash range The exposure control a ...
...setting (a) before taking the picture, do not forget to return the control to the normal position (c). Special situations Pictures taken of picture. When retaking a picture to make it darker: Slide the control all the way in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out too dark. When retaking a picture... Any partial adjustments will not affect your exposure. Use the picture control when you have finished taking this type of people in either direction. Outdoors: Your subject should be at least 2 feet (0.6m) away. Flash range The exposure control a ...
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Moving the control to 4.6m) flash range (picture 13). Retake the picture, placing your subject is well illuminated (picture 12), the background is in the normal position. 10 Features Backgrounds too dark? (pictures 12, 13) If the background of a flash picture is too dark but your subject near a background and keeping both within the 2 to 15 foot (0.6m to the lighten setting will not correct this problem, so be sure the exposure control is too far away.
Moving the control to 4.6m) flash range (picture 13). Retake the picture, placing your subject is well illuminated (picture 12), the background is in the normal position. 10 Features Backgrounds too dark? (pictures 12, 13) If the background of a flash picture is too dark but your subject near a background and keeping both within the 2 to 15 foot (0.6m to the lighten setting will not correct this problem, so be sure the exposure control is too far away.
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... seconds to be sure the camera is a green circle visible in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway to get the green "good picture" symbol. If you want to stop the 12-second countdown, slide the switch up . Then release the shutter button. Note: When the self-timer switch is on the front of the tripod's legs for proper support. Frame your picture. If you...
... seconds to be sure the camera is a green circle visible in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway to get the green "good picture" symbol. If you want to stop the 12-second countdown, slide the switch up . Then release the shutter button. Note: When the self-timer switch is on the front of the tripod's legs for proper support. Frame your picture. If you...
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... the green "good picture" symbol, take a good picture. 12 Features Photographing through glass To avoid focusing on the autofocus and flash systems by sliding both switches up (c, d). When you turn off the autofocus system, the lens sets for distant scenes (15 feet (4.6m) to in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway (you will not see a distance reading because the autofocus system is...
... the green "good picture" symbol, take a good picture. 12 Features Photographing through glass To avoid focusing on the autofocus and flash systems by sliding both switches up (c, d). When you turn off the autofocus system, the lens sets for distant scenes (15 feet (4.6m) to in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway (you will not see a distance reading because the autofocus system is...
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... first 60 seconds of a car. For best results, use silicone-treated eyeglass tissues. The development process takes place inside the film; therefore, developing Spectra pictures can also affect development as the picture exits the camera. Hold the developing picture by holding the shutter button down until you can protect the picture from hot surfaces like the hood of...
... first 60 seconds of a car. For best results, use silicone-treated eyeglass tissues. The development process takes place inside the film; therefore, developing Spectra pictures can also affect development as the picture exits the camera. Hold the developing picture by holding the shutter button down until you can protect the picture from hot surfaces like the hood of...
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... from 8 a.m. U.S.A. to get good pictures, review this instruction book. Tel: (05) 703-1111 Canada Polaroid Canada, Inc. 350 Carlingview Drive Rexdale, Ontario M9W 5G6 Tel: (416) 675-3680 Toll free: 800-268-6970 Include your dealer or contact the nearest Polaroid of the problem and, if possible, enclose sample pictures. 14 Guide to better pictures For information and help , and before you write...
... from 8 a.m. U.S.A. to get good pictures, review this instruction book. Tel: (05) 703-1111 Canada Polaroid Canada, Inc. 350 Carlingview Drive Rexdale, Ontario M9W 5G6 Tel: (416) 675-3680 Toll free: 800-268-6970 Include your dealer or contact the nearest Polaroid of the problem and, if possible, enclose sample pictures. 14 Guide to better pictures For information and help , and before you write...
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... or at the number listed for the remaining warranty period on the camera. Warranty U.S.A.: Full five-year Mexico: Full five-year Guide to better pictures 15 If your camera proves to and repaired by a Polaroid Service Center (see p. 37) U.S.A.: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . The repair or replacement of your camera is guaranteed for your original camera. Some states...
... or at the number listed for the remaining warranty period on the camera. Warranty U.S.A.: Full five-year Mexico: Full five-year Guide to better pictures 15 If your camera proves to and repaired by a Polaroid Service Center (see p. 37) U.S.A.: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . The repair or replacement of your camera is guaranteed for your original camera. Some states...
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... be blurry. 16 Guide to better pictures Blurry picture Cause Solution • When subject is taken in • Hold the camera steady as 2.8 seconds. Or, if you take the picture, or shutter can cause the picture to be unsharp because the lens focuses on object, causing unclear and possibly dark subject. • The sound waves travel to lock in the correct lens setting.
... be blurry. 16 Guide to better pictures Blurry picture Cause Solution • When subject is taken in • Hold the camera steady as 2.8 seconds. Or, if you take the picture, or shutter can cause the picture to be unsharp because the lens focuses on object, causing unclear and possibly dark subject. • The sound waves travel to lock in the correct lens setting.
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...While turning rollers, clean them with a lint-free cloth dampened with water. Repeated spots or bar pattern Guide to better pictures 17 Cause Solution • Developer rollers inside the • Open film door in the exit slot, and camera ...was shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it ejected from exit slot as soon as it . • Remove print from the camera. • Picture was left in indirect film door need to be light (do not remove film). Damaged picture Cause Solution • Picture was set...
...While turning rollers, clean them with a lint-free cloth dampened with water. Repeated spots or bar pattern Guide to better pictures 17 Cause Solution • Developer rollers inside the • Open film door in the exit slot, and camera ...was shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it ejected from exit slot as soon as it . • Remove print from the camera. • Picture was left in indirect film door need to be light (do not remove film). Damaged picture Cause Solution • Picture was set...
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...picture control in the normal position. 18 Guide to 4.6m), and keep the picture control in the normal position. • Stay within flash range of 2 to 15 feet (0.6m to better pictures Subject too dark Cause Solution • Camera's photocell mea- • Reposition subject away sured... the bright window from subject. • Subject may have been beyond flash range. Background too dark • When a bright source of light (lamplight, ...
...picture control in the normal position. 18 Guide to 4.6m), and keep the picture control in the normal position. • Stay within flash range of 2 to 15 feet (0.6m to better pictures Subject too dark Cause Solution • Camera's photocell mea- • Reposition subject away sured... the bright window from subject. • Subject may have been beyond flash range. Background too dark • When a bright source of light (lamplight, ...
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... Guide to better pictures 21 Aperture/shutter system specifications Apertures: from .1 to 2.8 seconds. Film advance Automatic film advance; Green filtered cell measures visible light; Sonar ranging time: from 2 to 15 feet (0.6m to 4.6m). Six lenses, two prisms, and four mirrors provide sharp, clear viewing. Lens Patented Quintic, three element, 125mm lens system. a popular picturetaking distance. Indoor flash range: from 10 to 2.8 seconds. Camera body size...
... Guide to better pictures 21 Aperture/shutter system specifications Apertures: from .1 to 2.8 seconds. Film advance Automatic film advance; Green filtered cell measures visible light; Sonar ranging time: from 2 to 15 feet (0.6m to 4.6m). Six lenses, two prisms, and four mirrors provide sharp, clear viewing. Lens Patented Quintic, three element, 125mm lens system. a popular picturetaking distance. Indoor flash range: from 10 to 2.8 seconds. Camera body size...
