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... 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 READ o k l m FT n M Control Panel 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...
... 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 READ o k l m FT n M Control Panel 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...
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1200 English Opening and Closing the Camera To open as it will damage camera. a 2 Camera opens automatically. Close lid and let go of arrow. a To close, slide release latch (a) in direction of release latch. DO NOT force cover open , slide release latch (a) in direction of arrow. DO NOT force cover closed as shown. Hold camera as it will damage camera.
1200 English Opening and Closing the Camera To open as it will damage camera. a 2 Camera opens automatically. Close lid and let go of arrow. a To close, slide release latch (a) in direction of release latch. DO NOT force cover open , slide release latch (a) in direction of arrow. DO NOT force cover closed as shown. Hold camera as it will damage camera.
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This camera uses 1200 film with 12 frames per pack, or Spectra or Image 990 film with 10 frames per pack. 12-frame film: • Blank... pack inserted • S = 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 open . a 3 Push film pack in ... (a) to remove empty film pack. English Loading and Unloading the Film 1200 Note: Use only Polaroid film. Before use, check expiration date.
This camera uses 1200 film with 12 frames per pack, or Spectra or Image 990 film with 10 frames per pack. 12-frame film: • Blank... pack inserted • S = 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 open . a 3 Push film pack in ... (a) to remove empty film pack. English Loading and Unloading the Film 1200 Note: Use only Polaroid film. Before use, check expiration date.
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... readings do not appear when subject is okay to your subject in viewfinder. 2 Press shutter button halfway. 1200 English Taking Pictures with the 1200si For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in a. a b 1 Frame your subject (in meters or feet) and a symbol are displayed. A...green symbol indicates that it is beyond flash range. Release shutter button and position your subject as described in b. For vertical photos, hold camera as shown in the next section. Slide the flash switch up to 6.2 is displayed. Note: If flash or focus is beyond...
... readings do not appear when subject is okay to your subject in viewfinder. 2 Press shutter button halfway. 1200 English Taking Pictures with the 1200si For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in a. a b 1 Frame your subject (in meters or feet) and a symbol are displayed. A...green symbol indicates that it is beyond flash range. Release shutter button and position your subject as described in b. For vertical photos, hold camera as shown in the next section. Slide the flash switch up to 6.2 is displayed. Note: If flash or focus is beyond...
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... (too light) b = corrective action 5 To darken light photo, slide exposure control down (b). For vertical photos, hold camera as shown in b. 1200 a a b b 1 Frame your subject in a. Retake photo. English Taking Pictures with the 1200i For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in viewfinder. 2 Press shutter button all the way. Other Features Exposure Control...
... (too light) b = corrective action 5 To darken light photo, slide exposure control down (b). For vertical photos, hold camera as shown in b. 1200 a a b b 1 Frame your subject in a. Retake photo. English Taking Pictures with the 1200i For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in viewfinder. 2 Press shutter button all the way. Other Features Exposure Control...
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1200 English Using Self-timer Place camera on tripod or other secure surface and set up . Press shutter button halfway and release button. Slide self-... Photo ejects automatically. Taking Photos Through Glass Use these features To override autofocus and autoflash slide their controls down . Camera beeps and red light flashes for 10 seconds, then beeps steadily and red light shines continuously for an additional two seconds... position after using. 6 You have 12 seconds before taking photo. Note: To avoid double exposure, do not close camera before sliding self-timer up.
1200 English Using Self-timer Place camera on tripod or other secure surface and set up . Press shutter button halfway and release button. Slide self-... Photo ejects automatically. Taking Photos Through Glass Use these features To override autofocus and autoflash slide their controls down . Camera beeps and red light flashes for 10 seconds, then beeps steadily and red light shines continuously for an additional two seconds... position after using. 6 You have 12 seconds before taking photo. Note: To avoid double exposure, do not close camera before sliding self-timer up.
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If temperature is in camera, clean rollers in warm location, such as your pocket. 7 Open film door and thoroughly clean rollers. If film is below 55° F (13° C) place developing photo in dimly lit area. Developing Photos 55 F 13 C Do not shake. Do not bend. If spots or banding appears on photos, camera may have dirty developer rollers. To clean developer rollers, dampen clean cloth with soft, lint-free cloth. English Camera Maintenance 1200 Do not touch lens. Clean camera lens with tap water.
If temperature is in camera, clean rollers in warm location, such as your pocket. 7 Open film door and thoroughly clean rollers. If film is below 55° F (13° C) place developing photo in dimly lit area. Developing Photos 55 F 13 C Do not shake. Do not bend. If spots or banding appears on photos, camera may have dirty developer rollers. To clean developer rollers, dampen clean cloth with soft, lint-free cloth. English Camera Maintenance 1200 Do not touch lens. Clean camera lens with tap water.
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...its wide white border, and do not remove film). Solution During first 60 seconds of the scene. 9 Solution Reposition subject away from the camera. Damaged picture Cause Picture was shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it is in the central part of the scene and in the...the bright background. Move the source of light to one side of your subject so it was set down on a table or other surface. English 1200 Repeated spots or bar pattern Cause Developer rollers inside the film door need to be too dark. While turning rollers, clean them with a lint...
...its wide white border, and do not remove film). Solution During first 60 seconds of the scene. 9 Solution Reposition subject away from the camera. Damaged picture Cause Picture was shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it is in the central part of the scene and in the...the bright background. Move the source of light to one side of your subject so it was set down on a table or other surface. English 1200 Repeated spots or bar pattern Cause Developer rollers inside the film door need to be too dark. While turning rollers, clean them with a lint...
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... taken at : 1-800-343-5000 www.polaroid.com © Copyright 2000 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge MA 02139 U. Supervise children when camera is battery operated. Need Help? Immediately place developing picture in their presence. Caution This camera is operated by them or used in a...limited warranty applies. Questions? 1200 English Picture too blue or too red/yellow Cause Picture taken at least a minute, being careful not to or immerse in hot places, such as glove or luggage compartments of trademarks "Polaroid", "Spectra", "Polaroid 1200", "Polaroid 990" and "Image"....
... taken at : 1-800-343-5000 www.polaroid.com © Copyright 2000 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge MA 02139 U. Supervise children when camera is battery operated. Need Help? Immediately place developing picture in their presence. Caution This camera is operated by them or used in a...limited warranty applies. Questions? 1200 English Picture too blue or too red/yellow Cause Picture taken at least a minute, being careful not to or immerse in hot places, such as glove or luggage compartments of trademarks "Polaroid", "Spectra", "Polaroid 1200", "Polaroid 990" and "Image"....