Polaroid Spectra AF Instant Camera
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1. forth or bent shortly after it ejected from the camera Picture was left in the exit slot and camera was set down on a table or other surface Solution During first 60 seconds of development handle print gently hold it only by its wide white border and do not wave or bend it Remove print from exit slot as soon as it ejects Subject too dark Cause Camera s photocell mea sured the bright window light causing the subject to be too dark When a bright source of light lamplight candle light etc is in the central part of the scene and in front of the subject the camera s photocell will measure the bright light causing the subject to be too dark Solution Reposition subject away from the bright back ground Move the source of light to one side of your subject so itis not the central part of the scene Background too dark Cause Background was too far from subject Subject may have been beyond flash range Solution Place subject near a back ground and keep the pic ture control in the normal position Stay within flash range of 2to 15 feet 0 6m to 4 6m and keep the picture con trol in the normal position Guide to better pictures 19 Picture too blue or too red yellow Cause Pictures taken at temper atures below 55 F 13 C can have a blue tint Pictures taken at temper atures above 95 F 35 C can have a red or yellow tint2. to better pictures Blurry picture Cause When subject is not cen tered in the picture the sound waves pass by the subject and measure the distance to the back ground This causes the subject to be unsharp because the lens focuses on the background Object in foreground pre vented sound waves from measuring correctly Lens focuses on object causing unclear and possibly dark subject When picture is taken in low light dusk shade etc shutter can stay open for as long as 2 8 seconds Cam era movement can cause the picture to be blurry Solution Center the subject in the picture Or if you want to keep your subject off cen ter frame your subject in the middle of the view finder Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock in the correct lens set ting Then reframe your subject off center and press the shutter button the rest of the way The sound waves travel to the central part of the scene Be sure there are no objects in front of your subject Hold the camera steady as you take the picture or place the camera on a firm support Guide to better pictures 17 Cause Repeated spots or bar pattern film door need to be cleaned Developer rollers insidethe Solution Open film door in indirect light do not remove film While turning rollers clean them with a lint free cloth dampened with water Damaged picture Cause Picture was shaken back and
3. up to the lighten setting a before taking this type of picture 10 Features Backgrounds too dark pictures 12 13 If the background of a flash picture is too dark but your subject is well illuminated picture 12 the background is too far away Moving the control to the lighten setting will not correct this problem so be sure the exposure control is in the normal position Retake the picture placing your subject neara background and keeping both within the 2 to 15 foot 0 6m to 4 6m flash range picture 13 The self timer The self timer lets you get into your picture To use this feature place the camera on a tripod or other steady support If you attach the camera to a table tripod be sure the camera is positioned over one of the tripod s legs for proper support Frame your picture in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway to be sure you get the green good pic ture symbol Then release the shutter button Slide the self timer switch all the way down a You now have 12 seconds to get into your picture a During the first 10 seconds the camera will beep and you b will see a flashing red light b on the front of the camera Two seconds before the camera takes the picture the red light will stay on and the beeps will become a steady sig nal to remind you to hold still and smile ca After the camera has taken the picture it will not eject the film until you slide the self ti
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5. 5 703 1111 Canada Polaroid Canada Inc 350 Carlingview Drive Rexdale Ontario M9W 5G6 Tel 416 675 3680 Toll free 800 268 6970 Guide to better pictures 15 Warranty If your camera proves to be defective within the warranty U S A Full five year period we will without charge either repair it or at Mexico Full five year our option replace it with a fully reconditioned camera The warranty period begins from the original date of purchase To verify the warranty period you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date Without this information the warranty period will be determined by the manufacturing date on the camera The repair or replacement of your camera is guaranteed for the remaining warranty period on your original camera The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident misuse or tampering with the camera and a charge will be made for such repairs For warranty service the camera must be returned to and repaired by a Polaroid Service Center see page 14 Please call us at the number listed for your location U S A Full five year warranty Mexico Full five year warranty see p 37 U S A This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty excludes all consequential dam ages Some states do not allow the exclusion of conse quential damages so the foregoing exclusion may not apply to you 16 Guide
6. LAROID SERVICE CENTER INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN CAMERA IS USED AGAIN DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS The camera The camera 2 The control panel 3 Using the camera EE Open the camera 4 Check the control panel 4 ije Load the film 4 Position your subject 4 L Take the picture 5 a To remove an empty film pack 5 Features The autofocus system 6 a The viewfinder displays 7 The programmed flash 8 The recharge indicator 8 Flash range 9 The exposure control 9 B The self timer 11 d Photographing through glass 12 Guide to better pictures Lens care 13 Picture care 13 Film care 13 2 For information and help 14 Warranty 15 Troubleshooting guide 16 Picture taking tips 20 Camera film specifications 21 2 The camera The camera a o a oco Sonar rangefinder sends out sound waves to measure the distance to your subject Film door release Film door Film exit slot Photocell silicon photo diodes measures light from the scene and light from the flash indoors and outdoors Film shade protects the picture from light as it exits the camera Programmed flash Self timer indicator Patented Quintic lens three element 125mm lens system Ten zone focusing from 2 feet 0 6m to infinity Hand strap adjustable k Release latch opens and closes the camera Viewfinder Neck strap conne
7. SPECTRA AF This book contains operating instructions for the Polaroid Spectra AF camera see p 2 The text refers to pictures on these fold out pages Este manual contiene las instrucciones de operation de la camara Polaroid Spectra AF p 23 El texto hate referencia a las figuras de estas hojas desplegables 16 17 Li om Lo a Get in dose to subject p 20 Add foreground interest p 20 Acerquese al sujeto p 42 Anada interes al fondo p 42 Use color in pictures p 20 Keep background simple p 20 Use el color en las fotograf as p 42 Mantegna un fondo sencillo p 42 Flash off facial shadows p 8 Add foreground interest p 20 Flash apagado sombras en la cara p 30 Anada interes al fondo p 42 12 y Distant background too dark p 10 Close background good picture p 10 Fondo distante demasiado oscuro 32 Fondo cercano buena fotograf a p 32 WE TLUJ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS As with any battery operated equipment observe these basic safety precautions 1 FOLLOW ALL OFTHESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 CLOSELY SUPERVISE CAM ERA WHEN IT IS BEING USED BY OR NEAR CHILDREN 3 DO NOT USE CAMERA IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT DISASSEMBLE CAMERA SERVICE OR REPAIR WORK MUST BE DONE ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED PO
8. Solution In cold weather keep cam era and film as warm as possible Immediately place developing picture in warm pocket for at least a minute being careful not to bend it Avoid storing camera and film in hot places such as glove or luggage compart ments of a car or near a heat source such as a radiator 20 Guide to better pictures Picture taking tips pictures 14 17 Color Vibrant bold colors are vividly reproduced on Spectra film picture 14 Look for color when framing the scene in the viewfinder Colorful props such as toys or flowers can add interest to the scene Distance You can take the most pleasing pictures of people when they are 3 to 5 feet 0 9m to 15m from the camera picture 15 Backgrounds become less distracting and attention focuses on your subjects Background Indoors try to have a light colored background Outdoors keep the background simple picture 16 Composition When photographing landscapes include something in the foreground to establish a feeling of depth or dimension picture 17 Guide to better pictures 21 Camera film specifications Aperture shutter system speci fications Apertures from f 10 to f 45 Shutter speeds from 1 245 to 2 8 seconds Camera body size Length 6 82 inches 173cm Width 5 46 inches 13 87cm Height 3 07 inches 7 78cm Camera weight 1 Ib 12 1 2 oz 8kg approx without a film pack Film advance Automatic fil
9. ctor see attachment instruc tions that come with neck strap Tripod socket under neath the camera Two stage shutter but ton press halfway to restore the green light press the rest of the way to take the picture To delay ejecting the pic ture hold the shutter button down The control panel Feet or meters selec tor slide it down using the tip of a ball point pen and the distance reading in the view finder will be in meters Audio signal switch slide it down when you want to turn off the warning tone beeps or chimes Self timer switch slide it down to get into your picture Sonar autofocus over ride slide the switch down to turn off the autofocus system e h Programmed flash slide the switch down to turn off the flash Exposure control adjust it to lighten or darken a picture Rapid recharge indica tor Green gM means the flash is ready to fire and you can take a pic ture Picture counter counts down to show how many pictures are left in the film pack 4 Using the camera Open the camera Place both hands under the camera as shown Slide the pictures 3 4 release latch back The camera will open automatically To close the camera picture 4 When you have finished using the camera close itto protect the lens Hold the camera as shown Slide the release latch back Push both sides of the cover down until it locks 2 Check the When you wan
10. e The development process takes place inside the film therefore developing Spectra pictures can be stacked During the first 60 seconds of development handle the picture gently Fanning or bending the picture will disturb the development process Wind can also affect develop ment as the picture exits the camera You can delay eject ing the picture by holding the shutter button down until you can protect the picture from the wind Hold the devel oping picture by its wide white border Note Keep the developing picture away from hot sur faces like the hood of a car Film care For best results use Spectra film between 55 F 13 C and 95 F 35 C See film box for more details 14 Guide to better pictures For information and help If you are unable to get good pictures review this instruc tion book Picture problems are often due to incorrect use of the camera If you need further help and before you return your camera for repair please see your dealer or contact the nearest Polaroid office If you write please explain the nature of the problem and if possible enclose sample pictures Include your return address U S A Polaroid Customer Care Center 201 Burlington Road Bedford Massachusetts 01731 Representatives available weekdays from 8 a m to 8 p m Eastern time Tel 1 800 343 5000 TDD 1 800 448 6708 M xico Polaroid de M xico Paseo de la Reforma No 195 Col Cuaht moc 06500 Mexico D F Tel 0
11. e to your subject in feet or meters This number will help you follow the distance recommendations throughout this book When you see a green good picture symbol the condi tions are right for taking a good picture Press the shutter button the rest of the way When you see a flashing yellow caution symbol and hear a waming tone you should correct a problem before taking the picture The distance reading will help you identify the problem When you see The number 1 Your subject is too close Release the shutter button and stand at least 2 feet 6m from subject A number from 16 to 20 Your subject is beyond the flash range Release the shutter button and move closer to your subject to keep within the 2 to 15 foot 0 6m to 4 6m flash range A number from 2 to 15 The flash is off i Slide the flash switch up to turn the flash back on Note Distance readings do not appear when your subject is beyond 20 feet 6 2m 8 Features The programmed flash pictures 10 11 Every time you take a picture indoors or outdoors your camera blends light from the scene with just enough flash to provide the right lighting for the best possible picture In the sample outdoor scene photographed without flash picture 10 bright sunlight has created harsh facial shadows Your camera blends sunlight with just the right amount of flash to soften shadows and reveal facial details pic ture 11 The recharge indicato
12. en the film door Pull the blue tab to remove the film pack When the camera contains an empty film pack You will hear three chimes when you open the camera You will hear three chimes and then see a flashing zero in the viewfinder when you press and hold the shutter button halfway 6 Features The autofocus system As you press the shutter button your camera sends sound waves within 10 thousandths of a second to the central part of the scene approximate area circled in white see illustration The sound waves are used to measure the distance to the person or object in the central part of the scene that is closest to the camera A built in computer then uses this measurement to pro vide the correct lens setting so be sure that The sound waves must have a clear path to your subject If an object candlestick centerpiece etc 1 prevents the sound waves from reaching your subject the lens will focus on that object and your subject will not be clear and in focus When photographing more than one person place everyone the same distance from the camera When taking a picture through glass turn off the auto focus system The viewfinder displays 9 The good picture symbol When you havea film pack in the camera and press the shutter button halfway a display appears in the viewfinder to help you take the best possible picture When you see a number in the viewfinder it tells you the distanc
13. m advance motor ized picture ejection Film size Outer border 4 x 4 06 inches 10 1 x 10 3cm Image area 3 60 x 2 90 inches 9 1 x 72cm Film speed 150 600 29 approx Film type Polaroid Spectra color film only Starts developing in seconds Ten pictures per pack Lens Patented Quintic three ele ment 125mm lens system Ten zone focusing from 2 feet 0 6m to infinity Photocell Dual filter silicon photodiodes Green filtered cell measures vis ible light black filtered cell mea sures infrared light for better indoor flash exposures Power source A fresh 6 volt battery in each film pack powers all camera functions Programmed flash Built in fill flash designed to be used indoors and outdoors Recharge time from 1 to 2 8 seconds Flash duration from 1 3000 to 1 20 000 of a second Indoor flash range from 2 to 15 feet 0 6m to 4 6m Sonar autofocus system Computerized autofocus sys tem uses sound waves to mea sure accurately the distance to your subject and set the lens Sonar ranging time from 10 to 50 thousandths of a second Viewfinder 10096 viewing no parallax at 6 feet L8ml a popular picture taking distance Six lenses two prisms and four mirrors pro vide sharp clear viewing View finder magnifications 5x subjects appear half lifesize 22 Guide to better pictures Polaroid and y Spectra Printed in Great Britain Imreso en Gran Breta a OPN7249A 11 9
14. mer switch up c Do not close the camera before you slide the switch up c If you want to stop the 12 second countdown slide the switch up c to turn off the timer Note When the self timer switch is on there is a green cir de visible in the control panel 12 Features Photographing through glass To avoid focusing on the glass and getting a flash reflection turn off the autofocus and flash systems by sliding both switches down as shown a b When you turn off the autofocus system the lens sets for distant scenes 15 feet 4 6m to infinity requiring AF E the picture to be taken in a special way Be sure the scene is at least 15 feet 4 6m from the a b camera and in daylight Frame the picture in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway you will not see a distance reading because the autofocus system is off When you see the green good picture symbol take the picture If you see the flashing yellow caution symbol and hear a warning tone there is not enough light to take a good picture AF Important When you have finished taking the picture turn on the LI autofocus and flash systems by sliding both switches up c d c d Guide to better pictures 13 Lens care It is important to avoid touching the lens To remove dust or fingerprints breathe on the lens and wipe it gently with a clean soft facial tissue Do not use silicone treated eyeglass tissues Picture car
15. r The Polaroid Spectra features a rapid recharge flash with recharge times usually less than a second The green light on the control panel will come on and the flash will automatically begin to charge every 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 stay on for 20 to 30 seconds If you want to take a picture after the green light has gone off lightly press and release the shutter button to turn the green light back on Features Flash range Indoors Your subject should be 2 to 15 feet 0 6m to 4 6m from the camera Outdoors Your subject should be at least 2 feet 0 6m away The exposure control Y a lighten P b darken c center Use the picture control when you want to retake a picture to make it lighter or darker When retaking a picture to make it lighter Slide the control all the way up a When retaking a picture to make it darker Slide the control all the way down b Any partial adjustments will not affect your exposure The control must be adjusted all the way in either direction After you have finished taking the picture do not forget to return the control to the normal position c Special situations Pictures taken of people in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out too dark You may want to set the control all the way
16. t the camera to be fully automatic be sure control panel all the switches are in a row as shown in picture 2 Note When the switches are not in the automatic mode there is a red mark or green symbol for the self timer vis ible on the panel Load the film Use only Polaroid Spectra color film Other Polaroid films pictures 5 6 cannot be used with this camera Push the film door release down The film door will open Hold the film pack by its edges only and slide itall the way into the camera Position your You can take the most pleasing pictures of people both subject indoors and outdoors when they are 3 to 5 feet 0 9m to 15m away Indoors Your subject should be within the 2 to 15 foot 0 6m to 4 6m flash range For best results your subject should also be near a light colored background Outdoors Your subject should be at least 2 feet 0 6m away from the camera Using the camera 5 Take the picture Slide your left hand through the hand strap and hold pictures 7 8 the camera as you would a pair of binoculars For horizontal pictures hold the camera as shown in picture 7 For vertical pictures position the camera with the flash on top as shown in picture 8 to get the best results To remove an empty After you take the tenth picture the picture counter film pack sets to zero and three chimes sound to remind you to pictures 5 amp 9 remove the empty film pack Push the film door release down to op
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