Polaroid POLAROID SPECTRA AF User Guide

Polaroid POLAROID SPECTRA AF - Spectra System Instant Camera Manual

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    SPECTRA AF
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    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
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    14 15 • Use color in pictures (p. 20) • Use el color en las fotografías (p. 42) • Keep background simple (p. 20) • Mantegna un fondo sencillo (p. 42)
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    10 11 • 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 13 • Distant background: too dark (p. 10) • Close background: good picture (p. 10) • Fondo distante: demasiado oscuro (p. 32) • Fondo
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    battery-operated equipment, observe these basic safety precautions: 1 FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 2 CLOSELY SUPERVISE CAMERA 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
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    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 21
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    and outdoors). f Film shade (protects the picture from light as it exits the camera). g Programmed flash h Self-timer indicator i Patented Quintic lens (three element, 125mm lens system.) Ten-zone focusing from 2 feet (0.6m ) to infinity. m Neck strap connector (see attachment instructions that come
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    The control panel The camera 3 a Feet or meters selector (slide it down using the tip down to get into your picture). d Sonar autofocus override (slide the switch down to turn off the autofocus system). e Programmed flash (slide the switch down to turn off the flash). f Exposure control (adjust it
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    in the automatic mode, there is a red mark (or green symbol for the self-timer) visible on the panel. Use only Polaroid Spectra color film. Other Polaroid films 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
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    release down to open the film door. Pull the blue tab to remove the film pack. When the camera contains an empty film pack: • You wilI 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
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    6 The autofocus system Features As you press the shutter button, your camera sends sound waves - within 10 thousandths of 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 provide the correct lens setting, so be
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    picture symbol When you have a film pack in the camera and press the shutter button halfway, a display appears in the and hear a warning 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
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    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 (picture 11). The Polaroid Spectra features a rapid recharge flash with recharge times usually less than a second
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    Flash range The exposure control a lighten b darken c center Features 9 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. Use the picture control when you want to retake a picture to make it lighter or
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    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 near a background and keeping both within the
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    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
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    a b • Be sure the scene is at least 15 feet (4.6m) from the 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
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    care Film care Guide to better The development process takes place inside the film; therefore, developing Spectra pictures can be stacked. During the first 60 seconds of . Wind can also affect development as the picture exits the camera. You can delay ejecting the picture by holding the shutter button
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    If you are unable to get good pictures, review this instruction book. Picture problems are often due to incorrect use of the camera. lf 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
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    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
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    16 Guide to better pictures Blurry picture Cause Solution • When subject is not centered in the picture, are no objects in front of your subject. • When picture is taken in • Hold the camera steady as low light (dusk, shade, etc.) you take the picture, or shutter can stay open for as place the
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    Repeated spots or bar pattern Guide to better pictures 17 Cause Solution • Developer rollers inside the • Picture was shaken back and 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. • During first 60
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    18 Guide to better pictures Subject too dark Cause Solution • Camera's photocell mea- • Reposition subject away sured the , 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. • Move the
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    Picture too blue or too red/yellow Guide to better pictures 19 Cause • Pictures taken at temper- atures below 55°F (13°C) can have a blue tint. • Pictures taken at temperatures above 95°F (35°C) can have a red or yellow tint. Solution • In cold weather, keep camera and film as warm as possible.
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    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
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    ) Camera weight 1 lb. 12 1/2 oz. (.8kg approx.), without a film pack. Film advance Automatic film advance; motorized 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 7.2cm) Film speed IS0 600/29° (approx.) Film type Polaroid Spectra color
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    22 Guide to better pictures
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    "Polaroid " and/y "Spectra"® Printed in Great Britain/Imreso en Gran Bretaña OPN7249A 11/94 English/Español
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