Polaroid Swinger - Polaroid Passion

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ColourSwinger
C o l o urSwingerll
SuperColourSwinger
SuperColourSwingerll
K N O W Y O U RC A M E R A
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LIGHTEN
DARKEN
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The camera shown above is the supERcolouR swtNGER
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The chart below describesthe features of the four camera models.
Film
Development Tripod
Selector
Timer
Mount
C a m e r aM o d e l
Film Types
Super
C o l o u rS w i n g e r l l
88 colour
& 87 b/w
yes
yes
yes
Super
C o f o u rS w i n g e r
88 colour
& 87 b/w
yes
No
yes
c o l o u r S w i n g e rl l
88 colour
No
yes
No
Colour Swinger
88 colour
LIST OF CAMERAPARTS
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t . Flashcube socket and shield
J . T-handle
K . Film Selector
( S u p e rC o l o u rS w i n g e rl l a n d
S u p e r C o l o u rS w i n g e ro n l y )
L . V i e w ifn d e r
M . Developerspreader
N . Battery holder
o. T r i p o d m o u n t
( S u p e rC o l o u rS w i n g e rl l a n d
S u p e r C o l o u rS w i n g e ro n l y )
P . C a m e r as e r i a ln u m b e r
Back lock
Y e l l o wt a b s l o t
W h i t et a b s l o t
D e v e l o p m e ntti m e r
( S u p e rC o l o u rS w i n g e rl l a n d
C o l o u rS w i n g e rl l o n l y )
S h u t t e rr e l e a s ea n d l o c k
L e n s r i n g a n d d i s t a n c es c a l e
L e n s( 3 - e l e m e n t ,I I 4 m m , f / 9 )
Electriceye and
L I G H T E N / D A R cKoEnNt r o l
F O U RI M P O R T A N TP O I N T ST O R E M E M B E R
1 . F I L M : Y o u r c a m e r a m o d e l w i l l t a k e o n l y t h e f i l m o r f i l m s i n d i c a t e db e l o w . E a c h
f i l m p a c k m a k e s8 p r i n t s ,3 Y cx 3 3 / ei n . ( a p p r o x . 8 . 2x 8 . 6 c m ) .
Camera Model
Y o u c a n u s e t h e P o l a r o i dL a n d f i l m s i n d i c a t e d
S u p e rC o l o u rS w i n g e r . l l
& Super Colour Swinger
Type 88'3 golour and Type 87 black and white
Colour Swinger ll
& Colour Swinger
'r'The
T y p e 8 8 ' r . c o l o u ro n l y
new, improved Polaroid Polacolor 2 Land film, Type 88.,
?.-f!4Sttr Use regular flashcubes(range 4-10 ft.; L2-3m) or Hi-Powercubes (range
4-I4 ft.; L2-4.5m). Do not use Magicubes.
3 . B A T T E R I E SB: o t h d a y l i g h t a n d f l a s h p i c t u r e s a r e d e p e n d e n t o n g o o d b a t t e r i e s .
A l k a l i n eb a t t e r i e sa r e r e c o m m e n d e d C
. h a n g e t h e m w h e n e v e rn e c e s s a r yo, r a t l e a s t
oncea year(seepage16).
4 . l N C A S E O F T R O U B L E :l f y o u a r e u n a b l e t o g e t g o o d p i c t u r e s ,t h i s m a y b e d u e
either to a fault in the camera, or to incorrectoperation of the camera. Before you
s e n d y o u r c a m e r a i n f o r r e p a i r , p l e a s ew r i t e t o C u s t o m e rS e r v i c e g
, ivingfull details
o f t h e t r o u b l e ,o r c a l l u s ( f o r f u l l d e t a i l s ,s e e p a g e2 3 ) s o t h a t w e - m a y - d i s c u s st h e
p r o b l e mw i t h y o u .
F L A S HS A F E T YP R E C A U T I O N SN: e v e r u s e f l a s h c l o s e r t h a n 4 f t . ( 1 . 2 m ) f r o m y o u r
s u b j e c t ;n e v e rs h o o t f l a s h p i c t u r e si n e x p l o s i v ea t m o s p h e r e s .
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T H E D E V E L O P M E NTTI M E R
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T h e s U P E Rc o l o u R s w t N G E R
l and the
c o l o u R s w t N G ElR
r m o d e l sh a v ea d e v e l o p ment timer. lt helps you developyour
p i c t u r e sf o r t h e r i g h t l e n g t ho f t i m e .
To set the timer: Wind the arrow clockwise
to the red dot (A); be sure it stays there.
T h e nt u r n t h e n u m b e r r i n g s o t h e d e s i r e d
time is at the point of the arrow.
To start the timer: Push thg button (B)
away from srART.
Never try to turn the arrow counterc l o c k w i s e- y o u w i l l d a m a g e t h e w o r k s .
lf you haveturned the arrow too far, start
the tim er and let it run for a few seconds.
and then resetit.
T H E S H U T T E RL O C K
T h e s h u t t e rr e l e a s eb u t t o ns h o u l db e l o c k e dw h e nt h e c a m e r a
i s n o t i n u s e . T o l o c k t h e b u t t o n , t u r n i t c l o c k w i s eT
. his is
r e c o m m e n d e db e c a u s es t e a d yl i g h t p r e s s u r eo n t h e s h u t t e r
b u t t o n c o u l d d e p r e s si t e n o u g ht b d i a i n t h e b a t t e r i e s .l f t h e
b a t t e r i e sa r e w e a k o r d e a d ,t h e s h u t t e r a n d f l a s h w i l l n o t
operate.
Giveearth
a chance , !
, , . please
don't litter.
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H O W T O L O A DF I L M
A l w a y sd o t h i s i n t h e s h a d eo r i n d i m l i g h t ,
n o t i n d i r e c ts u n l i g h t ,t o a v o i df o g g i n gt h e
film.
: a n d l et h e f i l m b a g
1 . O p e nt h e p a c k a g e H
c a r e fu l l y a n d o n l y b y t h e e d g e s .T e a r t h e
b a g a l o n gt h e d o t t e d l i n e a n d r e m o v et h e
pack. Hold it only by the edges.
P l e a s eb e s u r e t o r e a d t h e f i l m i n s t r u c tion sheetcarefully.
2. Unlock and open the camera back:
Pushup both ends of the back lock and
open the backall the way.
3 . I n s e r tt h e p a c k :H o l d t h e f i l m p a c k b y
t h e e d g e sa s s h o w n .P u s ht h e c l o s e de n d
of the pack under the light shield(A)
a g a i n s ts p r i n gt e n s i o na n d t h e n p u s h t h e
pack down into the camera.
O n s o m ec o l o u rf i l m p a c k sy o u m a y f i n d
i n s t r u c t i o n sa d v i s i n gy o u t o s e t t h e l r c H r E N/ D A R K E Nc o n t r o l o n e m a r k t o w a r d
L f c H r E Nf o r a l l p i c t u r e s m a d e w i t h t h a t
pack. Please follow that advice; it is
important.
4. Checkthe white tabs: Be sure that they
a r e n o t c a u g h t b e t w e e nt h e p a c k a n d t h e
camera.
5. Closeand lock the back:Hold the back
c l o s e da n d p u s h d o w n o n t h e c e n t r e o f
the lock (B). The black tab (C) on the
safetycover must stick out in front of the
lock.
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6. Grip the blacktab: Hold the camera
b y t h e T - h a n d l ea n d g e t a g r i p o n t h e
b l a c kt a b . T h e b t a c kt a b i s t h ; e h Oo f t h e
safety cover.
7 . Pull the safety cover all the way out
of the camera:pull it straight unO be
c a r e f u ln o t t o r i p i t .
8. Lookfor the white tab: When the safety
c o v e ri s r e m o v e d ,a w h i t e t a b ( A ) s h o u l d
s t i c ko u t o f t h e s m a l ls l o t n e x t t o t h e l o c k .
lf you can see a white tab, you
are now
readyto take picture No. l.
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I F N O W H I T ET A B A P P E A R SW H E N
Y O U P U L L O U T T H E S A F E T YC O V E R
lf there is no white tab in the slot, do
t h e f o l l o w i n gi n t h e s h a d eo r i n d o o r s ,b u t
n o t i n b r i g h ts u n l i g h t :
l . U n l o c kt h e b a c k o f t h e c a m e r a ,o p e n
i t p a r t w a y a n d , w i t h o u t d i s t u r b i n go r
m o v i n gt h e f i l m p a c k ,p u s h t h e w h i t J t a b
out into the open.
2 . C l o s ea n d l o c kt h e b a c k o f t h e c a m e r a ,
m a k i n gs u r e t h a t t h e w h i t e t a b i s o u t s i d e
and in front of the lock.
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SET CAMERAFOR EXPOSURE
lf your camera has"a Film Selector, set
it to:
3000 for Type87 blackand white film.
7 5 f o r T y p e B B c o l o u rf i l m .
lf your camera has no Film Selector:
U s e T y p e 8 8 c o l o u rf i l m o n l y .
Check the ucnrer/oARKENcontrol: Ordi.
n a r i l y i t s h o u l db e a t t h e N o r m a l p o s i t i o n ,
as shown.To lighteno
- r darken another
f l a s h o r d a y l i g h tp i c t u r eo f t h e s a m e s u b .
j e c t i n t h e s a m e l i g h t i n gc o n d i t i o n s ,t u r n
t h e c o n t r o lt o w a r d L I c H T Eo
Nr D A R K E N .
Rememberto return the LIcHTEN
/ DARKE N c o n t r o l t o t h e N o r m a l p o s i t i o nw h e n
a specialsetting is no longer necessary.
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S E T T H E L E N SF O R D I S T A N C E
For 75 speed film: For most pictures of
p e o p l e s, e t t h e l e n s t o 5 f t . ( 1 . 5 m ) . U s e
t h e C o l o u rS p o t i n t h e v i e w f i n d e rt o p l a c e
y o u r s u b j e c ta t t h i s d i s t a n c e( s e e b e l o w ) .
F o r o t h e r d i s t a n c e s ,a l w a y s m e a s u r e
and set the lens to the right mark. For
t h e s h a r p e s tp i c t u r e so f d i s t a n t s c e n e s ,
turn the lensto oo.
For 3000 speed film: For almost all pic.
t u r e s ,t u r n t h e l e n st o 5 f t . ( 1 . 5 m ) ; e v e r y .
thing f rom about 3 ft. (90 cm) to fa r away
w i l l b e i n f o c u s . F o r t h e s h a r p e s tp i c t u r e s
o f d i s t a n t s c e n e s ,t u r n t h e l e n s t o o o .
THE COLOURSPOT
The Colour Spot (shown right) enables
y o u t o p l a c em o s t p e o p l e5 f t . ( 1 . 5 m ) a w a y
f r o m t h e c a m e r a .T o u s e , p l a c et h e s p o t
o v e ry o u r s u b i : c t ' sf a c e .B a c k u p o r m o v e
c l o s e ru n t i l t h e s p o t c o v e r sy o u r s u b j e c t
from the top of the headto the chin.Set
t h e l e n st o 5 f t . ( 1 . 5 m ) .
W i t h g r o u p s ,t r y t o h a v ee v e r y o n ea b o u t
the same distance away and use the
C o l o u rS p o t o n o n e f a c e f o r 5 f t . ( 1 . 5 m ) .
D o n o t u s e t h e C o l o u rS p o t w i t h s m a l l
c h i l d r e no r p e t s ;m e a s u r et h e d i s t a n c ei n
someother way.
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H O WT O T A K EA P I C T U R E
A i m : F r a m e y o u r s u b j e c ta s y o u w a n t i t
t o a p p e a r i n t h e f i n i s h e d p i c t u r e .Y o u r
s u b j e c t ' sf a c e n e e d n o t r e m a i n i n t h e
C o l o u rS p o t w h e n y o u t a k e t h e p i c t u r e .
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S h o o t :H o l dt h e c a m e r aa s s h o w n ,s o y o u r
r i g h t t h u m b s t o p s y o u r f o r e f i n g e rf r o m
p u s h i n gt h e c a m e r ad o w n . P r e s st h e r e d
b u t t o n s m o o t h l ya n d s l o w l yw i t h o u t m o v i n g t h e c a m e r a .H o l dt h e b u t t o n d o w n f o r
a b o u t a s e c o n d ,t h e n l e t i t c o m e u p .
FLASHPICTURES
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T h i s c a m e r a u s e s r e g u l a rf l a s h c u b e so r
H i - P o w ecr u b e s .E a c hc u b e c o n t a i n sf o u r
f l a s h b ul b s .
S w i n go u t t h e s h i e l d( A ) . T h i s u n c o v e r s
t h e f l a s h c u b es o c k e t( B ) .
I n s e r ta n d w i n d : A n e w c u b e g o e s i n a t
a 4 5 d e g r e ea n g l e .P r e s si t i n t o t h e s o c k e t
f i r m l y ,t h e n t u r n i t c l o c k w i s ea s f a r a s i t
will go to wind up the spring motor. lt
w i l l s t o p w i t h o n e b u l b p o i n t i n gs t r a i g h t
a h e a d .A f t e r e a c h f l a s h t h e s p r i n g m o t o r
turns the cube to the next good bulb.
After the fourth flash the cube stops at
a 4 5 d e g r e ea n g l e .
lf you insert a partly used cube,wind
u p t h e m o t o r a n d p l a c et h e c u b e s o a
new bulb points straightahead and a
u s e d b u l b p o i n t s s t r a i g h td o w n .
T o r e m o v ea c u b e , p u l l i t s t r a i g h to u t .
F L A S HR A N G E
This camera gives best flash pictures
w h e n y o u r s u b j e c ti s a b o u t 5 f t . ( 1 . 5 m )
a w a y f r o m t h e c a me r a .
T h e f l a s h r a n g e e x t e n d sf r o m 4 t o 1 0
f t . ( L . 2 t o 3 m ) w i t h r e g u l a rf l a s h c u b e s ;
from 4-I4 ft. (I.2-4.5m) with Hi-Power
cubes.lf your subjectrstoo 'tar away,your
p i c t u r e sw i l l b e t o o d a r k .D o n o t t a k e f l a s h
p i c t u r e sf r o m c l o s e rt h a n 4 t t . ( 1. 2 m ) .
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Y OU RP IC T U R E
H O WTO D EV E L OP
I M P O R T A N T :T h e f i l m t a b s m u s t b e
p u l l e do u t o f t h e c a m e r a s t r a i g h tt o a s '
s u r e p r o p e r p i c t u r ed e v e l o p m e n t .
Set the development imer now, if your
c a m e r ah a s o n e . D o n o t s t a r t i t y e t .
F I R S T ,P U L L T H E W H I T E T A B O U T O F T H E C A M E R A
l. Let the camerahang freely: Don't hold
onto the camera body! Use the T-handle
(A), as shown.
2. Pull the white tab (B) all the way out
of the camera:This causes a yellow tab
(C) to pop out of a narrow door in the
e n d o f t h e c a m e r a .B e s u r e t h a t t h e n e c k
strap of the camera does not block the
t a b s l o t d u r i n gt a b p u l l i n g .
IF A YELLOWTAB DOESNOT COME
O U T , D O N ' T P U L LA N O T H E RW H I T E
TAB!
D i r t i n t h e d e v e l o p e rs p r e a d e rm a y c a u s e
t h e y e l l o wt a b t o g e t j a m m e d . F i r s t , r e m o v e t h e j a m m e d y e l l o wt a b , a s s h o w n
on page 15. Then clean the developer
spreader(see page I7).
N E V E RP U L L A W H I T E T A B I F Y O U
CAN SEE A YELLOWTAB, OR YOU
W I L L C A U S EA J A M !
l f y o u a c c i d e n t a l l py u l l a w h i t e t a b w h i l e
a y e l l o wt a b i s s h o w i n g ,d o n ' t p u l l a n o t h e r . I n s t e a d ,f o l l o wt h e s t e p ss h o w no n
page 15.
T2
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T H E N , P U L LT H E Y E L L O WT A B O U T
3. Grip the center of the yellow tab.
4. Pull the yellow tab all the way out of
t h e c a m e r a :P u l l s t r a i g h t a n d s m o o t h l y ,
a t m e d i u m s p e e d ,w i t h o u t s l o w i n gd o w n
o r s t o p p i n g .l f y o u d o n o t p u l l s t r a i g h t ,
s o m eo f t h e p i c t u r ea r e am a y n o t d e v e l o p .
T H E P I C T U R EI S N O W D E V E L O P I N G
O U T S I D ET H E C A M E R A ,S O S T A R T
T I M I N GD E V E L O P M E NRTI G H TA F T E R
P U L L I N GT H E T A B O U T .
N E X T P A G E ,P L E A S E
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5. Developthe picture for the full time
given in the film instructionsheet: Let the
f i l m h a n g f r o m t h e y e l l o wt a b w i t h o u t
m o v i n g ,o r l a y i t d o w n f l a t .
Don'ttouchor bendthe part (A) where
t h e p i c t u r ei s d e v e l o p i n g .
6. Lift off the print: After the f ull developm e n t t i m e , r ? p i d l ys t r i p t h e p r i n t f r o m
the negative,starting at the end ( B)
n e a r e s tt h e y e l l o wt a b . N e v e r a l l o w t h e
print to drop backonto the damp negative.
A v o i dc o n t a c tw i t h c h e m i c a l sl e f t o n t h e
n e g a t i v ea f t e r t h e p r i n t i s r e m o v e d .F o l d
t h e n e g a t i v e ,m o i s t s i d e i n , a n d d i s c a r d
it. Pleasereadthe cnunoN notice,page23.
C A R EO F P I C T U R E S
A c o l o u rp r i n t w i l l b e s l i g h t l ym o i s ta t f i r s t ,
s o d o n ' t t o u c h t h e s ur f a c e f o r a f e w
m i n u t e s .l t w i l l h a r d e nt o a t o u g h g l o s s y
f i ni s h .
lf the print curlsafter you lift it off the
negative,do not try to straighten it; you
m a y c r a c k o r o t h e r w i s ed a m a g e t h e p i c t u r e . l t w i l l s t r a i g h t e no u t i n a b o u t a n
h o u r , d e p e n d i n go n t h e h u m i d i t y a n d
tem perature.
F O RC O P I E SA N D E N L A R G E M E N T S
Contactyour dealeror the nearestPolaroid
office (see last page for addresses).
F o r b e s t c o p i e sa n d e n l a r g e m e n t sy, o u
m u s t s t a r t w i t h s h a r p l yf o c u s e d ,w e l l e x p o s e d p i c t u r e s .P i c k c o l o u r p i c t u r e sw i t h
p l e n t yo f c o l o u ri n t h e m . A v o i ds c r a t c h i n g
o r f i n g e r p r i n t i n g y o ur p i c t ur e s . R e m e m b e r - t h e b e t t e rt h e o r i g i n a lp i c t u r e ,
the betterthe copy or enlargement.
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I F N O Y E L L O WT A B A P P E A R SW H E N
Y O UP U L LT H E W H I T ET A B , S T O P !
D o n o t p ul l a n o t h e r w hi t e t a b . I n s t e a d ,
d o t h e f o l l o w i n gi n t h e s h a d eo r i n d o o r s :
1 . C a r euf l l y o p e n t h e c a m e r ab a c k w i t h o u t m o v i n gt h e p a c k .Y o uc a n u s ea p e n c i l
point to make sure the pack does not
move.
2 . T a k e h o l d o f t h e y e l l o wt a b t h a t f a i l e d
t o c o m e o u t t h r o u g ht h e s l o t . S t i l l b e i n g
c a r eu
f l n o t t o m o v e t h e p a c k ,g e n t l y p u l l
t h e y e l l o w t ab al l t h e w a y o u t o f t h e
c a m e r aa n d d i s c a r dt h a t p i e c eo f f i l m . D o
not try to save it.
3 . W h i l et h e b a c k i s o p e n , c h e c kt h a t t h e
developerspreaderand the yellow tab slot
a r e c l e a n . l f n e c e s s a r y ,c l e an t h e m a s
s h o w no n p a g e1 7 .
4 , C l o s ea n d l o c k t h e c a m e r ab a c k , m a k i n g s ur e t h a t t h e n e x t w hi t e t a b ( A ) i s
o u t s i d ea n d i n f r o n t o f t h e l o c k ( B ) , a s
shown.
I F Y O UA C C I D E N T A L LPYU L LT W O
W H I T ET A B S I N A R O W
Y o u w i l l g e t t w o y e l l o wt a b s o u t a t t h e
s a m e t i m e . B o t h p i e c e so f f i l m w i l l b e
r u i n e d ,a n d u n l e s sy o u a r e c a r e f u l ,y o u
m a y l o s ea t h i r d p i c t u r e .
Do not open the camera. Grip both
y e l l o wt a b s f i r m l y , p u l l t h e m b o t h o u t
t o g e t h e ra
, n d d i s c a r db o t h p i e c e so f f i l m .
T h i s m a y c a u s e d e v e l o p e rt o b e s p r e a d
a r o u n dt h e i n s i d e o f t h e c a m e r a b a c k .
O p e nt h e b a c ko f t h e c a m e r aa n d , w i t h o u t
disturbing
t h e f i l m p a c k ,c l e a nt h e c a m e r a
a s s h o w no n p a g e 1 7.
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CHANGEBATTERIESEVERYYEAR
There are two batteries to operate the
s h u t t e r a n d t o f i r e t h e f l a s h c u b e .l f t h e y
g e t w e a k y o u w i l l g e t a l l - b l a c kp i c t u r e s .
If you are not sure of the condition of
the batteries, test them as explained
below, and change them if necessary.In
any event, the batteries should be
changed at least once a year.
The battery holder and batteries are
m a r k e dw i t h p l u s + a n d m i n u s - s i g n s
to show how new batteries should be
inserted.
Take hold of the fingergrip (A) on the
h o l d e rl a t c h . P u l l d o w n t o u n l a t c h i t . T h e
h o l d e rs w i n g so u t o n a h i n g e . P u t i n n e w
1 . 5 V a l k a l i n eb a t t e r i e si n t h e s h o w n p o s i '
t i o n s . T o r e p l a c et h e h o l d e r ,p u s h i t b a c k
up until the latch snaps into place.
To test the batteries:Be sure there is no
f i l m o r f l a s h c u b ei n t h e c a m e r a .S e t t h e
Film Selectorto 75 it your camera model
has one. Completelycoverthe electriceye
w i t h y o u r f i n g e rt o e x c l u d ea l l l i g h t .S t a n d
facing lamp light (not directsun). Press
t h e s h u t t e rb u t t o n .Y o uw i l l h e a ro n e c l i c k .
Hold the button down for a few seconds.
l f t h e b a t t e r i e sa r e i n o r d e r ,y o u w i l l h e a r
a second click of the shutter when you
uncoverthe electriceye. lf the batteries
a r e w e a k o r d e a d o r i m p r o p e r l yi n s t a l l e d ,
you will hear only the f irst click.
G E N E R A LC A R EO F C A M E R AA N D F I L M
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Protectyour camera and film: Keep them
in a carryingcaseor bag when not in use.
It is particularlyimportant to protect
film from heat and humidity. Don't rem o v e f i l m f r o m i t s s e a l e dw r a p p e r u n t i l
you are ready to use it. Don't leave a
loaded camera or packages of film in
directsunlight,or in a car in hot weather.
lf you store film or a loaded camera in
a closet, keep it near the floor where it
is cooler.
Extreme heat can damage your film
even if it is in a sealed package.
Salt water can causecorrosionin parts
of your camera,and dry salt depositscan
scratch the lens. Rain, water and high
humidity can also cause damage, so
alwayskeep the camera dry.
Dust and sand can scratchthe lens; if
they get inside the camera, they can
affect its operation.
How to clean the lens: Breathe on it to
d a m p e n t h e s u r f a c e ,t h e n w i p e i t l i g h t l y
with clean, dry, absorbentcotton. Never
use siliconecoatedeyeglasstissues.Clean
the viewfinderwindows in the same way.
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Y O U M U S T K E E PT H E
DEVELOPER
SPREADERCLEAN
The spreadermust be kept clean or you
will not get good pictures. The two steel
rollers in the spreader assembly play a
l e a d i n gp a r t i n d e v e l o p m e n ot f y o u r p i c ture. Inspectthem frequently;if possible,
do it before loading each new film pack.
l f t h e r o l l e r sa r e n o t k e p t c l e a n ,y o u m a y
h a v et h e f o l l o w i n gp r o b l e m s(: 1 ) n o y e l l o w
t a b a p p e a r i n gw h e n a w h i t et a b i s p u l l e d ;
( 2 ) d e v e l o p e cr h e m i c a l ss m e a r e do n t h e
back of a picture; (3) repeated spots on
Jhefaceof a print.
1. Removethe spreaderassembly: Use
two hands and lift both steel loops(A)
t o g e t h e r .L i f t t h e a s s e m b l yo u t o f t h e
camera.
2. Cleanthe rollers:Wipethe rollersclean
w i t h a d r y , l i n t - f r e ec l o t h . N e v e r s c r a p e
t h e mw i t h a n y t h i n gm e t a l l i c n
, o rw i t hy o u r
f i n g e r n a i lR
. o t a t eb o t h r o l l e r s ,t o b e s u r e
t h e ya r ec o m p l e t e l yc l e a n .O n t h e s i d e( B ) ,
w h e r e t h e r o l l e r s a r e p a r t i a l l yc o v e r e d ,
t h e r e i s a n a r r o w s l o t . I n s p e c tt h e s l o t
and clean it if necessary.
l f a n y p a r t i c l e so n t h e r o l l e r so r i n t h e
s l o t a r e p a r t i c u l a r l yd i f f i c u l t t o r e m o v e ,
use a damp cloth. Never submerge the
rollersin water; doing so could eventually
h a m p e rt h e f r e e r o t a t i o no f t h e r o l l e r s .
3. Cleanthe tab slot: lf dirt collectshere,
t h e y e l l o wt a b c a n n o t p o p o u t . C a r e f u l l y
o p e n t h e n a r r o wd o o r ( C ) a n d c l e a n t h e
s l o t( D ) w i t h a c l o t h .
4. Replacethe spreaderassembly:First,
b e s u r e t h e r o l l e r a s s e m b l yi s t h e r i g h t
way up. The edge outline(E) of the as.
s e m b l ys h o u l dm a t c h t h e o u t l i n e p r i n t e d
i n s i d et h e c a m e r ad o o r .W i t hy o u r t h u m b s
r n t h e p o s i t i o ns h o w n ,p r e s sl i g h t l yi n t h e
d i r e c t i o no f t h e r o l l e r s a n d t h e n d o w n .
T h e a s s e m b l yw i l l c l i c k i n t o p l a c e .
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P I C T U R EH I N T S- D A Y L I G H T
The best light for pictures of people:On
a very bright, hazy day the light,is even
a n d t h e s h a d o w sa r e s o f t .
S t a n ds o t h e l i g h to n t h e s u b i e c ti s c o m i n g
f rom behindyou or from the side, but not
f rom in front of the camera.
To fill the picturenicely:Shoot two heads
close together.
G i v ey o u r s u b j e c t ss o m e t h i n gt o d o , o r
to hold;they will be more relaxed.
In the shadeor on a dark day: The shutter
w i l l m o v e q u i t e s l o w l y b e c a u s et h e l i g h t
is not bright. Therefore,you have to be
v e r yc a r e fu l n o t t o s h a k et h e c a m e r a .H o l d
the shutter release button down for at
l e a s ta s e c o n da n d d o n ' t m o v e a t a l l u n t i l
you let it up.
For pictures of placesand things: Try to
s h o o to n b r i g h t ,s u n n yd a y sw h e n y o u c a n
see shadowsat one side of your subiect.
Y o u w o n ' t g e t y o u r b e s t p i c t u r e sw h e n t h e
sun is right overhead.
For real close-ups,use 3000 speed film:
Set the lens to 3L/zft. (1m). You can then
get sharp pictures of obiects down to
a b o u t 1 8 i n . ( 5 0 c m ) f r o m t h e l e n s .D o n ' t
try this with flash.
D o n ' t t r y t o . m a k e d a y l i g h t p i c t u r e sw i t h
a u s e do r u n u s e df l a s h c u b ei n t h e s o c k e t .
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P I C T U R EH I N T S- F L A S H
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Get close to your subjects:For all flash
shotsof one, two (or even three) people,
you will get best results if your subjects
a r e a b o u t5 f t . ( 1 . 5 m ) f r o m t h e c a m e r a .
A l w a y su s e t h e C o l o u rS p o t c a r e fu l l y . F o r
l a r g e rg r o u p s ,b a c k u p a b i t , a n d s e t t h e
c o r r e c td i s t a n c e .
Line up groups: Try to have everyone
a b o u tt h e s a m ed i s t a n c ef r o m t h e c a m e r a
s o t h e y w i l l a l l b e l i g h t e de v e n l y .l f s o m e
are nearer to the camera than others,
p a r t so f y o u r p i c t u r ew i l l b e m u c h t o o l i g h t
or too dark.
Spare the eyes: Let your subjects look
elsewhere
than right at the f lash.
Picka good background:For colour shots
alwaystry to have your subjects near a
b r i g h t l yc o l o ur e d b a c k g r o un d . F o r b l a c k
a n d w h i t e , a n y l i g h t - t o n e dn e a r b y b a c k g r o u n dw i l l b e g o o d .
D o n ' tt r y t o m a k e f l a s h p i c t u r e s i n d a y .
l i g ht .
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T E M P E R A T U R1
ES I M P O R T A N T !
The important thing is the temperature
of the cameraand film at the time you
are developingthe picture.
W h e n d e v e l o p m e n ti s n o t a t t h e s t a n d a r d r e c o m m e n d e dt e m p e r a t u r e t, h e d e v e l o p i n gt i m e m u s t b e a d i u s t e d .S e ey o u r
f i l m i n s t r u c t i o n sf o r f u l l d e t a i l s .
W h e nt h e t e m p e r a t u r eg e t s b e l o w6 5 " F
( 1 8 ' C ) , c o l o u r f i l m w o n ' t d e v e l o pw e l l
w i t h o u t t h e C o l d - C l i pd, e s c r i b e db e l o w .
H O W T O U S ET H E C O L D . C L I P
T h e C o l d - C l i pi s c a r r i e d i n a p a i r o f s l o t s
on the back of the camera.
1. Before taking a picture, warm the
C o l d - C l i pi n a n i n s i d ep o c k e t ,o r b e t w e e n
y o u r b o d y a n d a r m, f o r a b o u t 5 m i n u t e s .
2 . T a k e t h e p i c t u r e ;t h e n p u l l t h e w h i t e
t a b o u t o f t h e c a m e r a .J u s t b e f o r ep u l l i n g
t h e y e l l o wt a b , t a k e o u t t h e w a r m e dC o l d Clipand hold it as shown.
3 . P u l l t h e y e l l o wt a b o u t o f t h e c a m e r a
a n d p l a c et h e e n t i r e f i l m u n i t i n s i d et h e
C o l d - C l i pw i t h t h e t a b h a n g i n g o u t a s
shown. This must be done within 10
s e c o n d sa f t e r p u l l i n gt h e t a b o u t .
4 . P u t t h e C o l d - C l i pw, i t h t h e f i l m i n s i d e ,
betweenyour body and arm while the
p i c t u r ed e v e l o p s D
. o n ' t s q u e e z et h e C o l d Clip tightly, or you may force developer
f r o m t h e f i l m . D e v e l o pt h e p i c t u r ef o r 6 0
s e c o n d si n s i d et h e C o l d - C l i pt ,h e n r e m o v e
and separate.
, ipe
l f d e v e l o p e rg e t s o n t h e C o l d - C l i pw
it cleanbeforeusing it again.
D o n ' t u s e t h e C o l d - C l i pf o r b l a c k a n d
white pictures.
Pfeaseread the cnurloN notice on p. 23-
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P O S S I B L EP I C T U R EP R O B L E M S
Black picture (not exposed): Be sure the batteriesare not dead or improperly
i n s t a l l e dt;h e F i l mS e l e c t o(ri f y o u r c a m e r a
modelhas one)was set correcily;the f lash
f i r e d p r o p e r l y ;t h e r e w a s n o f l a s h c u b ei n
the socket when you took a daylight picture.
White picture (light struck): Do not pull
Ih. safety cover out of the film pack
beforeputting it into the cam era; do not
take a partly used film pack out of the
c a m e r a ;b e s u r e t h e F i l m S e l e c t o (r i f y o u r
camera model has one) was not set for
c o l o u rw i t h b l a c k a n d w h i t e f i l m .
Many small white specks (too rapid tab
pull):Try to pull the yellowtab a litile more
slowly.
C o l o u rp r i n t s m a y h a v e a p i n k m o t i l e ,
i n a d d i t i o n t o w h i t e s p e c k s ,a s a r e s u l t
o f p u l l i n gt h e y e l l o wt a b t o o f a s t .
Missingcorner;orange-redmark on colour
pictures(angledtab pull). Pull the yellow
t a b o u t s t r a i g h -t a l w a y su s et h e T - h a n d l e
w h e n p u l l i n gt a b s .
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Oblongin print (white tab caught):Be sure
t o p u l l t h e w h i t e t a b s t r a i g h ta n d a l l t h e
way out of the camera. lf even part of
i t s t a y s a t t a c h e d ,a t w i l l b e p u l l e d b a c k
i n t o t h e c a m e r a ,o n t o t h e p i c t u r e ,w h e n
y o u p u l l t h e y e l l o wt a b .
Repeatedspots (dirty rollers): Clean the
spreaderassembly.
Black and white prints gray and muddy;
colour prints with weak colours: Develop
t h e p i c t u r ef o r t h e f u l l t i m e g i v e n i n t h e
film instructions. Remember, in cool
weather you m ust develop black and
w h i t e p i c t u r e sl o n g e r ;f o r c o l o u rp i c t u r e s ,
usethe Cold-Clip.
Overall bluish or reddish tint: lf you dev e l o pf o r t o o l o n g a t i m e , c o l o u r p i c t u r e s
may look too blue overall.Pictureswith a
d e f i n i t ep i n k o r r e d d i s ho v e r a l tl i n t p r o b a bly were not developedfor the f ull recommended time. A pink mottle on colour
p r i n t s i s u s u a l l yc a u s e d b y p u l l i n g t h e
yellow tab too fast (see page 2I), rather
than by underdevelopment.
Fuzzy picture (possible movement): Be
sure that both the cameraand your subject don't move while you snap the pictu re. Squeezethe shutter button gently,
to prevent camera shake. Hold the
cameraso your th u m b stopsyour forefin g e r f r o m p u s h i n gt h e c a m e r a d o w n .
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WARRANTY
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I F T H I S C A M E R AP R O V E SD E F E C T I VW
E I T H I NO N E Y E A RO F O R I G I N A LP U R C H A S E
D A T E ,W E W I L L R E P A I RO R , A T O U R O P T I O N ,R E P L A C EI T F R E EO F C H A R G E W
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W I L LM A K EN O C H A R G E S
F O RL A B O U RS
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A N D P A R T SW
. E W I L LA L S OS U P P L Y
O N E P A C K O F F I L M T O R E P L A C EP I C T U R E SS P O I L E DB E F O R ET H E D E F E C TW A S
IDENTIFIED.
T H E W A R R A N T YD O E SN O T C O V E RD A M A G EC A U S E DB Y A C C I D E N TM
. I S U S E .O R
TAMPERING
W I T H T H E C A M E R AA. C H A R G EW I L L B E M A D E F O RS U C HR E P A I R S .
T O T A K E A D V A N T A G EO F T H E A B O V E W A R R A N T Y ,T H E C A M E R A M U S T B E
RETURNED
TO AND REPAIRED
BY A POLAROID
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T O O B T A I NI N F O R M A T I O N
AND HELP
T O R E T U R NA C A M E R AF O R R E P A I R
lf you ever have a problem with the
camera or film, or if you don't know
whetheror not a repairis needed,we urge
you to seek help promptly to avoid film
w a s t e a n d d i s a p p o i n t m e n t .S e e y o u r
dealer or write to the nearest Polaroid
Office (next page). When writing, send
sample pictures and, most important,
state what camera model you have.
Pleasebe sure to includea clearlyprinted
return address.
T o r e t u r ny o u rc a m e r a t o rr e p a i r ,y o u m a y
e i t h e ra s k y o u rd e a l e rt o h a n d l et h e r e t u r n
for you or you may mail the camera
yourself. Pack it carefullyto assure safe
travel and send it by insured parcel post
m a i l . A d d r e s si t t o t h e n e a r e s t P o l a r o i d
Service Centre. (See next page for ad.
dresses and for information about
A u t h o r i s e dI n d e p e n d e nR
t e p a i rS t a t i o n s . )
Whichevermethod you select, be sure
t o i n c l u d ea n o t e d e s c r i b i n gt h e n a t u r e
o f t h e p r o b l e mo r s a m p l e p i c t u r e sw h i c h
i l l u s t r a t ei t .
lf you are near a ServiceCentre,it may
b e m o r e c o n v e n i e n ft o r y o u t o b r i n g t h e
c a m e r a i n , i n s t e a do f m a i l i n g i t .
CAUTION:The PolaroidLand processusesa causticjelly which is safelypacked
insidesealedcontainerswithin the metal-plasticpack. lf accidentallyyou should
get some of this jelly on your skin, wipe it off immediately.To avoid an alkali
burn, wash the area with plenty of water as soon as possible.lt is particularly
importantto keepthe jelly away from eyesand mouth. Keep discardedmaterials
o u t o f r e a c h o f c h i l d r e n a n d a n i m a l s ,a n d o u t o f c o n t a c t w i t h c l o t h i n g a n d
f u r n i t u r e ,a s d i s c a r d e dm a t e r i a l ss t i l l c o n t a i n s o m e j e l l y .
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