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YOURFIRSTPICTURE!
To be surethat it's a success,
we suggestthat you makeit indoors
withflash,exactlyas described
on page20.

BUT,
beforey.oustart,pleasereadthis bookcarefully
so youwill knowhow
to usethe cameraandwhereto lookfor anyjnformation.lf you do
notfollowthe instructions,
youwill notgetgoodpictures.
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CONTENTS

GettingAcquainted
K n o wy o u r c a m e r a .. . . 2 C a r eo f t h e p r i n t .r.... 29
H o wt o m a k e a p i c t u r e : a q u i c k l o o k . . 4 H o wt o u s e t h e C o l d - C l i pw i t h c o l o rf i l m . . . . 30
H o wt o o p e n a n d c l o s et h e c a m e r a .. . . . 6 You must take careof your camera 32
H o wt o h o l d t h e c a m e r a 7 H o w t o u s e 3 0 0 0s p e e df i l m i n d i m l i g h t w i t h o u t f l a s h . . 34
H o wt o a i m a n d f o c u s t h e c a m e r a. . . . . 8 W h e nt o u s e t h e e n t eH T s u N o N L Ys e t t i n g .. . . 36
T h e c o n t r o l s. . . a n d w h a t t h e Y d o 10
H o wt h e L / D c o n t r o lm a k e sp r i n t s l i g h t e ro r d a r k e r . . . . . 1L
W h a t y o u s h o u l d k n o w a b o u ty o u r f i l m L2 Miscellaneous
S o m e h e l p fu l a c c e s s o r i e s... . 37
Operation C l o s e - u p sa n d p o r t r a i t sa r e e a s y w i t h t h e s e d e v i c e s . . . . 3B
H o wt o l o a d a f i l m p a c k 13 A f i l t e rc a n p e p u p b l a c ka n d w h i t e s c e n i cp i c t u r e s . . . . . . 39
H o wt o s e t t h e c a m e r af o r d a y l i g h ta n d f l a s h p i c t u r e s . . . 16 C o p i e sa n d e nl a r g e m e n t s 40
H o wt o a t t a c ht h e f l a s h g u n . . . 18 P i c t u r et r o u b l e s t, h e i r c a u s ea n d c u r e . 4L
H o wt o m a k ef l a s h p i c t u r e s . . 20 P r o t e c tf i l m a n d c a m e r af r o m h e a t 46
H o wt o m a k e d a y l i g h tp i c t u r e s ... .. i 22 W h e r et o w r i t e f o r i n f o r m a t i o n . 46
H o wt o d e v e l o pt h e p i c t u r e 24 W ar r a n t y . 46
C h e c kt h e t e m p e r a t u r e 27 P o l a r o i dr e p a i rs t a t i o n sa n d o f f i c e s . .. . . 47
l f n o y e l l o wt a b a p p e a r sw h e n y o u p u l l t h e w h i t et a b . . . . 28 C A U T I O Nn o t i c e 48

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K N O W Y O U RC A M E R A

F o l di n g v i e w / r a n g e fi n d e r

Shutter release R a n g e fi n d e r p u s h b u t t o n

Fastfocus scale ffi

R a n g e fi n d e r p u s h b u t t o n ,T

White tab slot

L i gh t i n g s e l e c t o r
Yellowtab slot door
Electric eye
3 - e fe m e n t l e n s , 1 1 4 m m . , I 1 8 . 8
Flash outlet (flashbulbs only)
L i gh t e n / d a r k e n c o n t r o l

Shutter cocking lever

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Film speed dial
Lighting selector knob

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Battery compartment
(change batteries yearly,
see page 33)
Steel rollers
(lmportant: keep them clean
as described on page 32)
View/focus window

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H O WT O M A K EA P I C T U R EA: Q U t c K L O O K
T h i s i s a p r e v i e wo f w h a t y o u w i l l f i n d i n t h i s b o o k . T h e s e a r e
the easy stepsyou take to make an instant picture- color
o r b l a c k a n d w h i t e - w i t h t h i s P o l a r o i dL a n d c a m e r a .

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D i a l ( A ) , t h e L i g h t i n g S e l e c t o r( B ) , a n d t h e L i g h t e n / D a r k e r r
c o n t r o l ( C ) . P a g e 1 0 e x p l a i n sw h a t t h e y d o .
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s u r e l o c k i n gb a r ( A ) s n a p si n t o p l a c e . I f n o t , a n dp u s hc a m e rfar o n ti n u n t i li t l o c k s . F o l d
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t h e N o . 1 b u t t o n s ; y o u c a n e a s i l y s h i f t t h e r i g h t f o r e f i n g e rt o p i c t ur e , t u r n i t s o y o u r r i g h t h a n d i s b e l o w . B r a c e t h e c a m e r a
the No. 2 button. To steadythe camera, press your eltrows a g a i n s t y o r r r f o r e h e a c la n d f a c e .
i n t o y o L r rr i b s ; r e s t t h e c a m e r a a g a i n s ty o u r n o s e .

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I t ' s e a s y t o g e t s h a r p , w e l l f r a m e d p i c t u r e sw i t h t l t e M o d e l
3 5 0 . l t h a s a c o m b i n e d v i e w f i n d e r a n d r a n g e f i n d e rm a d e
s p e c i a l l yf o r i t b y t h e f a m o u s G e r m a n f i r m Z e i s s l k o n .
As you lookthroughthe window (A) you'll seetwo things:
F i r s t , t h e v i e w fi n d e r - a w h i t e f r a m e l i n e t h a t s h o w s h o w
m u c h o f t h e s c e n e w i l l b e i n t h e p i c t u r e . S e c o n d ,t h e r a n g e -
finder a brightspot in the center.
Hold the camera horizontal as shown. Place your fore-
f i n g e r so n b o t h N o . 1 b u t t o n s a n d m o v e t h e m a l l t h e w a y t o
y o u r l e f t . L o o kt h r o u g h t h e f i n d e r w i n d o w a n d a i m t h e b r i g h t L o o kt h r o u g h e r e . A i m b r i g h ts p o ta t s u b j e c t .
spot in the center at a subjectabout 4 ft. away.
You should seetwo imagesof your target in the bright spot.
This means the camera is not focusedfor that distance;if
you made a picturenow it would be out of focus and fuzzy.
P u s ht h e N o . 1 b u t t o n s b a c k a n d f o r t h u n t i l t h e t w o i m a g e s
in the bright spot becomeone sharp and clear. Now the
c a m e r a i s f o c u s e d . T h e t r a m e a u t o m a t i c a l l ya d j u s t st o s h o w
w h a t w i l l b e i n t h e p i c t u r e . C e n t e ry o u r s u b j e c t . S h o o t .
F o r v e r t i c a l p i c t u r e s ,y o u c a n f o c u s w i t h t h e c a m e r a h o r i - t'**

z o n t a l ; t u r n i t t o v e r t i c a l p o s i t i o nt o a i m a n d s h o o t .
T h e c l o s e s tf o c u s i n gd i s t a n c ew i t h t h e r a n g e f i n d e ri s a b o u t P u s hN o .I b u t t o n b
s a c ka n df o r t h ; w a t c ht h e b r i g h st p o t .
3 r / zf t l f y o u w a n t t o c o m e c l o s e r t h a n 3 r / z f t , y o u m u s t u s e
e i t h e r t h e p o r t r a i to r c l o s e - u pk i t d e s c r i b e do n p a g e 3 8 .

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TH E C O N T R O L S A N D W H A TT H E YD O
t - The Film Speed Dial: lt sets the camera for the kind of
film you are using. For 75 speed color film, turn it to 75;
for 3000 speed black and white film turn it to 3OOO. The
dial has a strongspring and must be turned quite far to set
i t . T h e o t h e r n u m b e r s o n t h e d i a l ( b e s i d e s 7 5 a n d 3 O O O )a r e
for films that may be sold in the future.
:r i' ':1. The Lighting Selector: lt sets the camera for the
kind of light with which the picturewill be taken. Move the
k n o b ( B ) s i d e w a y st o p u t t h e y e l l o w s q u a r e i n t h e L i g h t i n g
S e l e c t o r( C ) n e x t t o t h e l a b e l d e s c r i b i n gt h e l i g h t i n g c o n d i .
tions. When using 3000 speed film look at the 3ooo SpEED
o N t - ys i d e ; w h e n u s i n g 7 5 s p e e d c o l o r ( o r a n y f i l m o t h e r t h a n
3000 speed film) look at the 75, 150,soo spEEoside.

;::l :-. The electric eye: When you press No. 2 button, the
n ;'* shutter opens. Instantly, the electric eye measures the
brightness of the light reflected from the subject and times
7 s - r s o . 3 0 0s P E E D 3 O O OS P E E D O N L Y the closing of the shutter to give correct exposure. lt does
t h i s f o r b o t h d a y l i g h ta n d f l a s h p i c t u r e s .
r:" The Lighten/Darken control: Turning the L/D control
j adjusts the electric eye so you can make your picture a litile
lighter or darker than it would be if the L/D control were left
at the Normal position(shown here). When and how to do
t h i s i s e x p l a i n e do n p a g e 1 1 .

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M o s t p i c t u r e s m a d e w i t h t h e l i g h t c o n r i n g f r o m b e h i r r dy o u i n t h e s a r n e w a y t o l i g h t e n o r d a r k e n f l a s h p i c t u r e s ,t o o . l f
o r f r o m t h e s i d e w i l l b e w e l l e x p o s e dw i t h i h e L i g h t e n D i arken there is a label on the film pack showing a specialsetting
c o n t r o l a t N o r m a l p o s i t i o n ( l e f i . a b o v e ) ,b u t s o m e t i m e s y o r _ t o f t l r e L , , Dc o n t r o l , s e t t h e c o n t r o l a s s h o w n t h e r e a n d m a k e
m a y p r e f e r a l i g h t e ro r d a r k e r p r i n t . T o l i g h t e no r d a r k e n t h e t h a t t h e N o r m a l p o s i t i o r fr 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 p a c k .
next print of the same subject,in the sarne lightingcondi- A n y a c l l u s t m e n t o f t f r e L / D c o n t r o l s h o r r l c ib e i r r a d d i t i r : n t o
tions, adlusr the L.1 D control as sfrown. To make a small t l r a t s t r e . c iIus e t t i r r s : .
c l r a n g e ,t u r r ro r r l yt o t l t e f i r s t s r n a l l r n a r k . L J s et rh e L / D c c l r r t r o i
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W H A TY O US H O U L DK N O WA B O U TY O U RF I L M
This camera uses Polaroid Land pack the chemicals between the negative
films. A film pack contains all the and print paper to form a picture
m a t e r i a l st o m a k e e i g h t p i c t u r e s . F o r "sandwich".
e a c h p i c t u r et h e r e i s a p i e c e o f n e g a t i v e The picture develops outside the
f i l m , ? S h e e to f p r i n t p a p e r ,a n d a t h i n camera. After the recommended de-
foil container (the pod) filled with the v e l o p m e n t t i m e y o u s e p a r a t et h e s a n d -
j e l l y - l i k ec h e m i c a l s n e e d e d t o d e v e l o p w i c h a n d t h e r e i s y o u r f i n i s h e dp i c t u r e .
the picture. At present there are two polaroid
A f t e r s n a p p i n g t h e p i c t u r e ,y o u s t a r t p a c k f i l m s a v a i l a b l e :3 O 0 Os p e e d b l a c k
development by pulling a piece of a n d w h i t e , T y p e I O 7 , ? nd 7 5 s p e e d
paper out of the camera. This drags color, Type 108. There may be addi-
t h e e x p o s e d n e g a t i v e ,a s h e e t o f p r i n t tionaltypes of film in the future.
paper, and a pod of chemicalsbetween You must know the film speed num-
two steel rollers. The pressureof the ber, 3000 or 75, to set the camera
rollers squashes the pod, spreading c o n t r o l sc o r r e c i l y .

An important label: On some colorfilm

packs you may see a label (A) advising
y o u t o t u r n t h e L i g h t e n l D a r k e nc o n t r o l
to a speciai setting for all pictures
CAUTION: Please be sure to read the m a d e w i t h t h a t p a c k . P l e a s ed o s o , o r
im portant notice on page 48. your picturesmay be too dark.

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H O W T O L O A DA F I L M P A C K

As soon as you open the film pack you will begin to accumu-
late waste paper. There will be more when you develop the
pictures. We hope that it won't become litter in the streets
or be scattered around the landscape.
What to do with the waste paper? Usually, it will fit into
an empty foil bag or f ilm box. Or, if you're planning to take
A fo t s o f o u t d o o r p i c t u r e s , b r i n g a l o n g a p a p e r b a g o r o t h e r

#e container for waste. Everyone wilt appreciate this little

extra effort on your Part.

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O p e nt h e t o p o f t h e b o x . P u l l o u t t h e f i l m p a c k a g e . H a n d l ei t by the edges only. With color filnr tlrere'sa set of mounts;

t e n t l y , c a r e fu l l y . H o l d t h e p a c k a g e n e a r t h e e d g e s . D o n ' t with black and white film there's a coater. Pleaseread the
press hard on the middle of the package. Starting at the instructionsheet. Savethe box to carry prints in safely. lt
c o r n e r ,t e a r o p e n t h e e n t i r e s i d e o f t h e f o i l b a g a l o n g t h e can also be very usefulwhen coatingblack and white prints.
d o t t e c l i n e a n d r e m o ' r et h e f i l m p a c k . D i s c a r dt h e m o i s t u r e Always open the package and load film in the shade, not
a b s o r b i n gc a r d s u p p l i e d w i t h c o l o r f i l m . H a n d l e t h e p a c k in direct sunlight, to avoid fogging the film.

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1 . P u s ht h eb a c kd o o rl a t c h; t h ed o o rw i l l p o pu p . 2 . } p e n i t a l l t h e w a y . A r et h e r o l l e r s( A ) c l e a n ? 3 . H o l dt h e f i l m p a c kb y t h e e d g e sa s s h o w n ,
l f n o t ,c l e a nt h e ma s d e s c r i b eodn p a g e3 2 . a n d p u s ht h e c l o s e de n d o f t h e p a c ku n d e rt h e
d o o rh r n g ea g a i n sst p r i n gt e n s i o n .

4 . P u s ht h e p a c kd o w ni n t ot h e c a m e r a y. o u ' l l 5 . & 6 . C h e c tko b es u r et h a tt h ew h i t et a b sa r en o tc a u g hbt e t w e etnh ef i l mp a c ka n dt h ec a m e r a

f e e li t s n a pi i r t op l a c e . body.
C l o s teh eb a c kd o o r .P r e s sb o t hs i d e sf i r m l yt o b es u r et h a tb o t hs i d e sl a t c h .T h eb l a c kt a bo f t h e
safeiy
c o v e rm u s ts t r c ko u t o f t h e s m a l ls l o t . l f n o t ,r e o p e nt h e b a c k l, e a dt h e t a b o u t .

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7 . G r i pt h e b l a c kt a b . T h i s t h e e n d o f t h e 8 . P u l lt h e s a f e t yc o v e ra l l t h e w a y o u t o f t h e 9 . W i t h t h e s a f e t yc o v e ro u t , a w l t i t et a b ( A )
s a f e t yc o v e r . camera w i t h o u st t o p p i n gD
. o n ' rt i p i t . s h o u l ds t i c ko u t o f t h e s m a l ls l o t( N o .4 ) . D o n ' t
p u l lt h e t a b . Y o u ' r en o wr e a d yf o r p i c t u r eN o .1 .

1. lf there'n s o w h i t et a b i n t h e N o . 4 2 . C p e nt h e b a c ko f t h e c a m e r ap a r tw a y a n d , 3 . C l o s et h e b a c ko f t h e c a m e r am , a k i n gs u r e
t h e f c l l o w r r ri gn t h e s h a d eo r i n d o o r s , t h ef i l m p a c k p, u s h
w i t h o udt i s t u r b i nogr m o v i n g t h a tb o t hs i d e sa r el o c k e ds e c u r e layn dt h e w h i t e
b r i g hst u n l i g h t t h e w h i t et a bo u t i n t ot h eo p e n t a b i s o u t s i dien t i i eN o . 4s l o t

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AND FLASHPICTURES
FOR 75 SPEED COLOR

POLAR

75-150.300 SPEED
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Film Speed Dial (A): Set it to75. LightenlDarken control: Set it to the Normal position (shown)
unless a label
L i g h t i n gS e l e c t o r ; M o v e t h e k n o b t o s e t on the back of the film pack (A) shows a speciai setting. you
can open the back
the yellowsquareas shown for almost of a loadedcamera to see if there is such a label. lf you do this
carefullyin the
allcolorpictures. shadeor indoorsand don't move the pack,the film wiit not
be damased.
B R I c H TS U N O N L y i s a s p e c i a l p u r p o s e
setting; use it as describedon p.36.

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Normal position (shown) unless you speed film. lt's shown set for groups
L i g h t i n gS e l e c t o r : M o v e t h e k n o b t o s e t want to make a picture lighter or 5-10 ft. away (upper picture)and every-
the yellow square as shown for almost darker. For some dim light pictures thing past l0 ft. (lower picture). Set it,
a l l o u t d o o r d a y l i g h t p i c t u r e sa n d f o r a l l you may have to move the L/D control aim, and shoot. lt's handy for fast
f l a s h p i c t ur e s . t o w a r d L T c H T E N .S e e p . 3 4 . action shots and scenes.
r N D o o R SW I T H O U TF L A S Hi s a s p e c i a l
p u r p o s e s e t t i n gf o r d i m l i g h t ; u s e i t a s
d e s c r i b e do n p . 3 4 .

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H o l d t h e g u n a s shown and move it - . P r e s st h e b a c k o f t h e g u n d o w n a n d Push the plug into the outlet (A).
toward the camera so the front hook move the lever as shown. When the Remove the plug before making any
c a t c h e st h e e d g e o f t h e c a m e r a f r a m e . gun is flat, releasethe lever. A rear pictures without flash. lf you don't,
hook on the gun wrllcatcli. y o u r p i c t u r e sw i l l b e t o o d a r k .

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This is how the gun looks in place. : - . T o p u t i n a f l a s h b u l b ,o p e n t h e b l u e u. To remove a used bulb, oush the
To remove it: pull out the plug, push shield, push the bulb into the socket red button (A). Put used bulbs in a
t h e l o c k i n g l e v e r t o d i s c o n n e c tt h e r e a r until it catches. Closethe blue shield wastebasket, away from children,
hook,lift the gun from the rear. before shooting your picture. a n i m a l s , a n d e v e r y b o d y ' sf e e t .

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Try to have a back- AIM AND FOCUS: Frameyour sub- S H O O T : P r e s s b u t t o n N o . 2 s m o o t hl y

ground, preferably of a light, bright ject in the viewfinder. Push the No. 1 a n d s l o w l y ,w i t h o u t m o r , , i n tgh e c a m e r a ,
c o l o r ,a f e w f e e t b e h i n d t h e s u b j e c t . b u t t o ns u n t i l t h e b r i g h t s p o t s h o w s until you hear a loud click and the
a single clear image of the most f l a s h b u l bf i r e s .
F o r b e s t r e s ul t s ,
important part of your subject. Then
stand about 5 ft. away. Maximum
distanceis about 10 ft. with 75 speed frame your subject again in the
viewfinder.
color film, about 15 ft. with 3000
s p e e d b & w , d e p e n di n g o n r o o m s i z e -
color, etc.

t h a t t h e c o n t r o l sa r e s e t f o r t h e
kind of film you are using (see p. 16).

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FLASH PICTUREHINTS

Line up groups: Try to have everyone

about the same distance from the
c a m e r a s o t h e y ' l l b e l i g h t e d e v e nl y .

Watch the background: lt can "fool"

t h e e l e c t r i ce y e " l f a s u b j e c t i s c l o s e t o
a white wall, the picture may be too
dark. Move him a few feet from the
wall or set the LID control two marks
toward LtcHTEN.Dark or d istant back-
grounds may cause very pale faces.
R E S E T :l m m e d i a t e l ya f t e r s n a P P i n g
a picture,press No.3 button down
f i r ml y u n t i l i t l o c k s a n d s t a y s d o w n . H a v e p l e n t y o f c o l o r : W h i t e , b l a c k ,a n d
T hi s r e s e t s t h e s hu t t e r s o y o u ' l l b e g r a y d o n ' t i m p r o v e c o l o r p i c t ur e s .
r e a d vf o r t h e n e x t r : i c t u r e .
Spare the eyes: Let your subjects look
e l s e w h e r et h a n r i e h t a t t h e c a m e r a .

Flash dont's: Don't try to make f lash

p i c t u r e si n d a y l i g h t . D o n ' t s h o o t f l a s h
p i c t u r e s i n e x pl o s i v ea t m o s p h e r e s .

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so the light on the subject is AIM AND FOCUS:Frame your sub- S H O O T : P r e s sb u t t o n N o . Z s m o o t h l y

coming from behind you or from the ject in the viewfinder. Push the No. 1 a n d s l o w l y ,w i t h o u t m o v i n g t h e c a m e r a ,
s i d e ,b u t n o t f r o m i n f r o n t o f t h e c a m e r a . buttons until the bright spot shows u n t i l y o u h e a ra l o u dc l i c k . W h e n s h o o t -
a single clear image of the most ing in the shade or in dim light, hold
that the Film Speed Dial,the important part of your subject. Then No. 2 down and don't move until you
L i g h t i n g S e l e c t o r ,a n d t h e L I D c o n t r o l frame your subject again in tlre hear a second click as the shutter
are set for the kind of film you are viewfinder. closes. Then let No.2 buttoncome up.
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The best light for pictures of people:

On a very bright. hazy day the light is
even and the shadows are soft'

Move in close: The bigger your subject

Lt
i s i n t h e p r i n t ,t h e m o r e c o l o r a n d d e t a i l
you'll be able to see.

L i gh t i n g t o a v o i d : B r i g h t l i g h t b e h i n d
Have plenty of color: Look for subjects
t h e s u bj e c t w i l l " f o o l " t h e e l e c t r i c e y e .
and backgrounds with big areas of
Your subjectwill be too dark.
s t r o n g ,b r i g h t c o l o r s .
R E S E T :l m m e d i a t e l Y a f t e r s n a P P i n g
a picture,press No.3 button down
firmly until it locks and stays down. Watch the background: The light on it
This resets the shutter so you'll be should be just about as bright as the
r e a d yf o r t h e n e x t P i c t u r e . light on the subject.

Keep an eye on the temPerature: Cold

or very hot weather can affect the
q u a l i t y o f y o u r p i c t ur e s . B e s u r e t o
read page ?7, which exPlains how
t e m p e r a t u r e a f f e c t sy o u r p i c t u r e s .

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Set Hold the camera as shown: Use

n u n r b e rd i a l s o t h e d e s i r e d Pull the white tab ail the way out of the
your left hand. Your grip should be camera: Pull it straight out, without stopping.
time is next to the point of firm but flexible. Hold the camera a This causes a yelrowtab (A) to pop out of a
the arrov,t. few inches in frorrt of you with your n a r r o w d o o r i n t h e e n d o f t h e c am e r a . D o n ' t
The timer will start auto- elbowscloseto your boiy. Graspthe blockthis door in any way.
m a t i c a l l yw h e n y o u p u i l i l r e w h i t et a b w i t h t h u m b a n d f o r e f i n E e r .
y e l l o w t a b ( o p p o s i t ep a g e ) . l f n o y e l l o w t a b p o p s o u t , s t op : D o n ' t p u | |
a n o t h e r w h i i e t a b ; y o u w i l l w a s t e f i i n r . I ns t e a d .
follow the steps shown on page Zg.

Never pull a white tab if you can see a yellow

t a b : l f y o u a c c i d e n t a l l yd o s o , s t o p ! F o l l o wi l r e
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Grip the center of the yellow Pull the yellow tab all the way out of the Wait: Develop the pic-
camera: Pull straight, smoothly, at medium ture for the full time given
speed, without slowingdown or stopping. This i n t h e f i l m i n s t r u c t i o ns h e e t .
startsthe timer (see below). Let the film hang from the
yellow tab without moving,
or lay it down flat.
H o w t h e t i m e r w o r k s : P u l l i r r gt h e y e l l o w t a b o u t Don't touclr or bend the
a u t o m a t i c al l y s t a r t s t h e t i m e r a n d t u r n s o n a part where the picture is
light behind the arrow. Starting the timer does developing (A).
not cause the number dial to turn while the timer
is operating. At the end of the time the ligl-rt
goesout and the timer makes a,,beep" sound. Next page, please.
lf you shoot another picture and pull the
yellow tab while the timer is operating, the
t i m e r w i l l s t o p t i n r i n gt l r e f i r s t p i c t u r e a n d s t a r t
lo tinre the second pictrrre.
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(Cont.)
D E V E L O P I N GH I N T S
T i m e d e v e l o p m e n t c a r e fu l l y : C o l o r p i c -
tures that are developed for too long
"'"St**
-tg a time will tend to have a bluishtint:
if they are developedfor less than the
f u l l r e c o m m e n d e d t i m e , t h e y r , v i ll r a v e
a r e d d i s h b r o w n t i n t a n d t h e c o l o r sw i l l
be of poor quality.
e,: t s l a c ka n d w l r i t e p i c t u r e s w i l l n o t b e
h a r m e d b y a f e w s e c o n c l se x t r a d e v e l -
o p m e n t t i m e . l f t h e y a r e d e v e l o p e df o r
Separatethe print: After the f ull Fold up the negative: To avoid less than tlre recommended time tfiev
c l e v e l o p n r e nt it m e , q u i c k l y l i f t t h e p r i n t t o u c h i n g c h e n r i c a l sl e f t a f t e r i l r e p r i n t
will have a muddy gray look.
. r w a yf r o m t h e r e s t o f t h e p a p e r , s t a r t - is removed, fold up the negativewith
i n g f r o m t h e e n d n e a r t h e y e l l o wt a b , the moist side in. Pleaseput it in a C h e c k t h e t i m e r : l t i s d e s i g n e c lt o b e
a s s l r o w n .D o n ' t s t a r t a t t h e o t h e r e n d ; wastebasket. sufficiently accurate for its purpose
y o r . rw i l l g e t d e v e l o p e r c h e m i c a l s o n b u t s h o u l d b e c h e c k e d o c c a s i o n a l l y l. f
your fingers. Don't touch the face of it's fast or slow, allow for this when
t t r e 1 ; r i n t .B l a c k a n d w h i t e p r i n t s m u s t d e v e l o p i n gp i c t u r e s .
be coated and color prints should be CAUTION: Please be sure to read the ls the print too light or too dark? lf so,
n r o u r r t e r -(l s e e p a g e ? - q ) . im portant notice on page 48. page 1I tells yorrwhat to c1o.

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CHECKTHE TEMPERATURE!
Cold and heat have a great effect on the way your picture HOW TEMPERATUREAFFECTSCOLORFILM
d e v e l o p sa n d o n t h e p r i n t q u a l i t y . E v e n m o d e r a t ec o l d c a n T h e n o r m a l d e v e l o p m e n tt i m e s f o r c o l o r f i l m a r e s e t f o r
r u i n y o u r p i c t u r e su n l e s sy o u t a k e p r e c a u t i o n s . t e m p e r a t u r e so f 7 5 ' F ( 2 4 " C ) a n d w a r m e r . W h e n i t ' s c o o l e r
The important factor is the temperature of the camera t h e a c t i o n o f t h e d e v e l o p e rc h e m i c a l s s l o w s d o w n a n d y o u
and film at the time you're developingthe picture. must developfor a longer time. See the film instruction
s h e e tf o r m o r e d e t a i l s .
A l o a d e dc a m e r a c a r r i e d o u t d o o r si n c o l d w e a t h e rf o r h a l f W h e n t h e t e m p e r a t u r eg e t s t o 6 5 ' F ( 1 8 ' C ) a n d b e l o w ,t h e
a n h o u r g e t s t h o r o u g h l yc h i l l e d . l f y o u t h e n e n t e r a w a r m
c h e m i c a l a c t i o n i s s o s l u g g i s ht h a t c o l o r p i c t u r e sw o n ' t d e '
houseand a few minutes later shoot a flash color picture v e l o p w e l l w i t h o u t h e l p . T h a t h e l p i s t h e C o l d - C l i p( p a g e3 0 ) .
t h e r e s u l t sa r e l i k e l yt o b e b a d . l t t a k e s a l o n g t i m e f o r a c o l d
C o l o r p i c t u r e sd e v e l o p e d i n c o l d w e a t h e r w i t h o u t t h e C o l d -
c a m e r aa n d f i l m t o w a r m u P .
C l i p w i l l b e d a r k ,w i t h m u d d y c o l o r s .
H o w e v e r ,i f c a m e r a a n d f i l m a r e i n d o o r s a n d w a r m , y o u
c a n s t e p o u t s i d et o s n a p t h e c h i l d r e n i n t h e s n o w ,s t e p b a c k As a general rule, use the Gold-Clipwhenever it's too cool
i n a g a i ni n a m i n u t e a n d d e v e l o pt h e p i c t u r en o r m a l l y ' to be comfortable in a short-sleeved shirt.
I n i o o l w e a t h e r d e v e l o p m e n t t i m e sm a y h a v e t o b e a d j u s t e d Y o u ' l l g e t y o u r b e s t c o l o r s i n p i c t u r e sm a d e i n p l e a s a n t l y
a c c o r d i n gt o t h e t e m p e r a t u r e . T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s h e e t w i t h warm weather. But when it is terribly hot your prints may
e a c hf i l m p a c k c o n t a i n sd e t a i l e di n f o r m a t i o na b o u t d e v e l o p - s h o w w e a k c o l o r sa n d h a v e a p i n k i s ht i n t o v e r a l l .
m e n tt i m e s a n d t e m p e r a t u r e s . B e s u r et o r e a dt h e s e r e c o m -
HOW TEMPERATUREAFFECTSBLACK AND WHITE FILM
m e n d a t i o n s ; t h e ym a y c h a n g ef r o m t i m e t o t i m e .
I n v e r y h o t w e a t h e rt h e r e i s a g r e a t e rt e n d e n c yf o r c h e m i ' T h e n o r m a l d e v e l o p m e n t i m e s a r e s e t f o r t e m p e r a t u r e so f
c a l s t o b e s q u e e z e do u t o f t h e e d g e so f t h e p i c t u r ea s s e m b l y 7O"F (21"C) and above. As a rule, if it's too cool to be Gom-
as you pull the yellowtab to begin development' lf these fortable in a short-sleeved shirt, develop pictures for a
c h e m i c a l sc o l l e c to n t h e s t e e l r o l l e r st h e y c a n c a u s ed e f e c t s l o n g e r - t h a n - n o r m at il m e . T i m e a n d t e m p e r a t u r er e c o m m e n -
i n y o u r p r i n t s . S o ,w h e n i t ' s h o t , b e e x t r a c a r e f u l t o k e e p t h e d a t i o n s m a y c h a n g e ; s e e y o u r f i l m i n s t r u c t i o n sf o r d e t a i l s .
r o l l e r sc l e a n ( p a g e3 2 ) . Don't use the Gold-Clipwith black and white film'

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W H E NY O U P U L LT H E W H I T ET A B

D o n ' t p u l l a n o t h e rw h i t e t a b . I n s t e a d ,g e n i l y o p e n t h e c a m e r a
W
While holding the pack down lighily (picture at left) slowly
backjust enoughto get one fingertipunder it to hold clown o p e n t l r e b a c k a l l t t r e w a y a n d t a k e h o l c lo f t h e t o p m o s t y e l l o w
t h e f i l m p a c k . D o t h i s i n d o o r so r i n t h e s h a d e . tab. as shown.

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G e n t l yp u l l t h e e n t i r e p i c t u r ea s s e m b l y a l l t h e w a y o u t o f t h e Close the back of the camera, making sure that the next
p a c k a n d d i s c a r di t . D o n ' t t r y t o s a v e i t . W h i l e t h e b a c k d o o r white tab sticks out of the small slot next to No. 4. Check
i s o p e n c h e c k t h a t t h e r o l l e r sa r e c l e a n ( p a g e 3 2 ) . that both sides of the back latch securely.

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o f t l r e p i c t u r e ,a w a y t r o m y o u . U s e 6 t o CARE OF COLOR PRINTS
B overlapping strokes and ntoderate A n e w l y s e p a r a t e d c o l or p r i n t w i l l l o o k
p r e s s ur e . C o v e r t h e e n t i r e P r i n t , nearly dry, but don't touch it for a few
i n c l u di n g t h e b o r de r s . D o n ' t s c r a t c h minutes until the surface dries lrard
the print with the edge of the coater. a n d g l o s s y . T o p r o t e c t i t a g a i ns t c u r l -
To get more liquid from a partly used ing, cracking,etc., mount it on one of
coater, press it down on the near the print mounts suPPlied with the
end of the print, then sPread the f ilm. Do not coat color Prints.
s q u e e z e d - o u tl i q u i d a c r o s st h e p i c t u r e - The dyes used to form colors in the
The coatingdries quickly and forms prints are long lasting. However,like
ryrF
a t o u g t r p r o t e c t i v el a y e r o v e r t h e i m a g e . all dyes, they will fade if exposed to
Don't bend or crease coated pictures, bright light for long periods of time.
and don't write on tlre back with a ball- For maximum protection and easY
p o i n t p e n o r a s h a r p p e n c i l ; t h ec o a t i n g access, store prints in Polaroid Pic-
m a y c r a c k a n d c a u s e d i s c o l o r a t i o ni n ture Albums.
C A R EO F B L A C K A N D W H I T E P R I N T S the print. When you writeon the backs
P i c t u r e sm a d e w i t h T y p e 1 0 7 t i l m m u s t of prints, use a soft pencil and write
b e c o a t e d ,w i t h i n t w o h o u r s i f p o s s i b l e , lightly,and only in the areas around
t o p r o t e c tt h e m f r o m f a d i n g , s c r a t c h e s , t h e e d g e s . K e e p f r e s hl y c o a t e d p r i n t s
etc. A coateris suppliedin each film apart, or they will stick together.
p a c k a g e .T o c o a t a p r i n t , l a y i t f a c e u p D o n ' t u s e c o r n e r m o u n t s , P a s t e ,g l u e ,
o n a c l e a n , s m o o t h s u r fa c e a n d h o l d or rubber cement to mount pictures-
d o w no n e e d g e . Many adhesives contain impurities
Remove the coater from the tube. that discolorpictures. Never put your
Hold rt try the plastic lrandleand run pictures irr albums witlt black paper
t h r . l i c r u i d - s o a k e sd i d e d o w n t h e l e r t g t l r l e a v e s . L t s eP o l a r o i d P i c t u r e A l b u m s .

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r}AFlKEN

When
t e m p e r a t ui sr e6 5 ' - 5 5 "(F1 8 " - 1 3 ' Ca)
When
t e m p e r a t ui sr bee l o w 5 5 . F( 1 3 ' Cv;

L I G H T g N

T h e C o l d - C l i pm a k e s i t p o s s i b l et o g e t Warm up the Cold-Clip: Take it out Set the LID control and shoot:
g o o d c o l o r p i c t u r e sw h e n t h e t e m p e r a - of the camera cover and warm it with When it's cool enough to use the Cold-
t u r e o f t h e c am e r a a n d f i l m i s 6 5 ' F body heat in an inside pocket or be- Clip, you should set the LID control
( 1 B C ) o r b e l o wa t t h e t i m e t h e p i c t u r e tween your arm and body for aboutfive a s s h o w n b e f o r et a k i n g t h e p i c t u r e .
is developed. m i n u t e s b e f o r e s t ar t i n g t o t a k e p i c t u r e s . ff the Normal position of the LID
l f y o u a r e u n s u r eo f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e , c o n t r o lf o r t h a t f i l m p a c k a l r e a d yi s o n e
u s e t h e C o l d - C l i pa n y w a y . l t m a y i m - m a r k t o w a r d r _ t c H T E Nt u, r n t h e L / D c o n -
provethe color of your picturesand it trol one or two more marks toward
can do no harm evenif the temperature L I G H T E Na, c c o r d i n gt o t h e t e m p e r a t u r e .
i s a b o v e 6 5 F . S t o r et h e C o l d - C l i pi n t h e T h e s e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s m a y c h a ng e ,
camera cover when it is not in use, so from time to time. Forthe latestinfor-
i t w i l l a l w a y sb e h a n d y w h e n n e e d e c l . m a t i o n , c h e c k t h e f i l m i n s t r u c t i o ns .

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S t a r t d e v e l o p m e n t : P ul l t h e y e l l o w Keep the Cold-Clip and film warm: T i m e d e v e l o p m e n t : L e t t h e p i c t ur e
tab all the way out of the camera and P u t t h e C o l d - C l i p b e t w e e n y o ur b o d y d e v e l o pf o r 6 0 s e c o n d si n s i d e t h e C o l d -
i m m e d i a t e l yp l a c e t h e p i c t u r e " s a n d - and arm while the picturedevelops. C l i p ,t h e n r e m o v e t h e " s a n d w i c h " a n d
w r c h " i n s i d e t h e C o l d - C l i pw i t h t h e t a b s e p a r a t et h e p i c t u r e i n t h e u s u a l w a y .
h a n g i n go u t . D o t h i s w i t h i n 1 O s e c o n d s Occasionally, developer may leak
a f t e r p u l l i n gt h e y e l l o wt a b . from the edges of the developing pic-
t u r e a n d s t i c k t o t h e C o l d - C l i p .A v o i d
c o n t a c t w i t h t h i s m a t e r i aI a n d b e f o r e
u s i n g t h e C o l d - C l i pa g a i n c l e a n i t w i t h
a damp cloth. Please be sure to read
the CAUTION notice on page 48.
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 w h i t e p i c t u r e s .

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K E E P T H E R O L L E R SC L E A N : S i g n s f recluently:if possible, do it before y o u r f i n g e r n a i l .O p e nt h e t a b s l o td o o r ;

t l r a tt t r e yr r e e dc l e a n i n ga r e ( 1 ) a y e l l o w l o a c l i n ge a c h n e w f r l m p a c k . L i f t u p clean out any dirt around the tab slot
t ; t [ ; c i c i e sn o t p o p o u t v y l r e na w h i t e t a b t h e r e c ll a t c t r( A ) . S w i n g o u t t l r e r o l l e r s ; (B) Blow out lirrtor dust in the track
r s ; r u l l e r .c l( ? ) d e v e l o p e rc i r e n r i c a l sa r e t u r n a r r d i n s p e c t t h e m , e s p e c i a l l ya t of tl-ie camera. Push tlre roller as-
s n r c r a i ' e col n t h e b a c k o f a p i c t u r e : t h e e r r d s . ! V i p e t h e r o l l e r sc l e a n w i t h s e n r b l yb a c k i n t o p l a c e .
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s i l i c o n e c o a t e d e y e g l a s st i s s u e o n i t . There are two batteriesin the camera the screws (C) and bottom plate. ln-
Blow dust off cr brush it off lightly. back. One (A) powersthe electriceye s t a l l n e w b a t t e r i e so f t h e s a m e o r e q u i v -
B r e a t h eg e n t l y o n t h e l e n s t o m o i s t e n a n d s h u t t e rc o n t r o l s . l f i t ' s w e a k , y o u ' l l a l e n t t y p e i n t h e s a m e p o s i t i o na s t h e
i t , w i p e l i g f r t l yw i t h c l e a n , c l r y ,a b s o r b - g e t a l l l l l a c k p r i n t s . T h e o t l r e r( B ) i s f o r old ones. See your Polaroid Land
cnt cottori. Also clean the lens over t h e e l e c t r o n i ct i m e r . T o g e t a t t t r e r n , camera dealerfor batteries.
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t l r a t t h e y n e e d c l e a n i n ga r e ( 1 ) a y e l l o w loading each new film pack. Lift up clean out any dirt around the tab slot
tab does not pop out when a white tab the red latch(A). Swingoutthe rollers; (B). Blow out lint or dust in the back
i s p u l l e d ; ( 2 ) d e v e l o p e rc h e m i c a l s a r e t u r n a n d i n s p e c t t h e m , e s p e c i a l l ya t of the camera. Push the roller as-
smeared on the back of a picture; t h e e n d s . W i p e t h e r o l l e r sc l e a n w i t h
(3) there are repeated spots on the sembly back into place.
a damp cloth, dry them. Never scrape
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Blow dust off cr brush it off lightly. back. One (A) powers the electric eye s t a l l n e w b a t t e r i e so f t h e s a m e o r e q u i v -
Breathegently on the lens to moisten a n d s h u t t e rc o n t r o l s . l f i t ' s w e a k , y o u ' l l alent type in the same positionas the
i t , w i p e l i g h t l yw i t h c l e a n , d r y , a b s o r b - g e t a l l - b l a c kp r i n t s . T h e o t h e r ( B ) i s f o r old ones. See your Polaroid Land
ent cotton. Also clean the lens over t h e e l e c t r o n i ct i m e r . T o g e t a t t h e r n , camera dealer for batteries.
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m a [ < eg o o d b l a c k a n d w h i t e p i c t u r e s
i n d c o r s ( o r o u t d o o r si n d i m i i g h t ) v r i t h -
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t h e o p p o s i t ep a g e .
The camera must be rock steady or
y o u r p i c t u r e sw i l l b e b l u r r e d . T r y t o
place your subjects so the light on
thenris even.
in very dinr light the electric eye
w i l l m a k e a t i m e e x p o s u r e ,w h i c h m a y
be as long as severalseconds. Hold Lightingto avoid: Bright light in the How to hold steady: Restyour elbows
t ' . 1 o2 . b u t t o n d o w n a n d d o n ' t m o v e u n t i l scene will "fool" the electric eye and on a firm support, use a tripod, or
you lrear the second click as the m a k e y o u r s u b j e c tt o o d a r k . p l a c et h e c a m e r a o n a t a b l e , e t c .
s hu t t e r c l o s e s .
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m e n d e d f o r c o l o r p i c t u r e s u nl e s s y o u
a r e t r y i n g f o r s p e c i a l e f f e c t s ;f o r s u c h
p r i c t lrie s , s e t t h e c a m e r a a s s h o w n o n
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more near and far objects into sharp S e t t h e L i g h t i n g S e l e c t o ra s s h o w n .
focusat the same time.
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all color pictures made with the Por-
t r a i t i ( i t o r t h e C l o s e - u pK i t ( e v e n w i t h
flash). You may also want to try it for
s n a p s h o t so f s u b j e c t s i n b r i g h t e s t s u n ,
a s o n a b e a c h , b u t o r d i n a r i l yt h e a l l -
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s a t i s fa c t o r y f o r s u c h p i c t u r e s .

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L I D c o n t r o l t o N o r m aI p o s i t i o n ,u r l e s s always use the BRIcHT SUN ONLy
a label on the back of the film pack setting. lf you don't, the picture may
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P r e s st h e f i l t e ro n o v e r t h e l e n s m o u n t( c o l -
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b e c a u s eb r i g h t b l u e s k i e s a n d f l e e c y w h i t e c l o u d s c o m e o u t effecton gray skies,in the fog or rain,or at night. Don't use
a s a d u l l w h i t e a r e a i n t h e p r i n t . T h e P o l a r o i dC l o u d F i l t e r i t w i t h c o l o r f i l m a t a n y t i m e . W i t h t h e f i l t e r i n p l a c e ,s e t t h e
# 5 1 6 d a r k e n s c l e a r b l u e s k i e s ,m a k e s w h i t e c l o u d s s t a n d o u t . LID control to Normal position.lf your print comes out too
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b l a c k a n d w h i t e ; 3 5 m m s l i d e sc a n a l s o b e m a d e f r o m y o u r
f a v o r i t e P o l a c o l o rp i c t u r e s . J u s t u s e t h e f o r m p a c k e d w i t h
y o u r f i l m o r c a m e r a t o o r d e r t h e m f r o m P o l a r o i dC o p y S e r v i c e .
T h e r e p r o d u c t i o n sa r e s h a r p ,c l e a r ,a n d r e m a r k a b l y f a i t h f u l
to your original Polaroid picture. Copies are availablein
e i t h e r t h e p o p u l a r 3 1 / ax 4 r , / ai n . s i z e o r t h e 2 ! / z x 3 1 , 6i n . w a l l e t
size. Beautiful mounted enlargementscan be made in
5 x 7 i n . o r B x 1 0 i n . s i z e s . T h e y m a k e h a n d s o m eg i f t s f o r
b i r t h d a y so r a n n i v e r s a r i e s . Y o u c a n a l s o o r d e r h o l i da y g r e e t -
i n g c a r d s f e a t u r i n g y o ur f a v o r i t e P o l a r o i d L a n d p i c t u r e .
S e r v i c ei s p r o m p t a n d a s c o n v e n i e n ta s y o u r m a i l b o x .

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light struck. if it happens with 3000 r e a c h e d t h e f i l m . P e r h a p sy o u d i d n ' t
b e r e d d i s h - o r a n g e o n c o l o r p i c t ur e s .
speed black and white film, you prob- reset No.3 button. Or You Put into
Marks like these show that the steel
ably had the Film SpeedDialsetto 75. the camera the moisture absorbing
rollers are dirty. Inspect and clean
R e s e ti t t o 3 0 0 0 . B o t h c o l o r a n d b l a c k card packed with color film. Or the
them frequently (page 32).
a n d w h i t e f i l m s w i l l b e l i g h t - s t r u c ki f camera front wasn't pu lled a ll the way
you pull out the safety cover before out and locked. Or the batteryis dead.
p u t t i r r gt h e f i l m p a c k i n t h e c a m e r a o r Or the shutter is damaged. lf a color
rf you remove a film Pack from the print shows faint details, the Film
c a n - r e r aa f t e r p u l l i n g t h e s a f e t y c o v e r . S p e e d D i a I p r o b ab l y w a s s e t t o 3 0 0 0 .
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Ll D c o n t r o l w a s s e t i n c o r r e c i l y . F o r LID control was set incorrecily. For c o m b i n a t i o no f b l a n k a r e a s a n d s t r e a k s
pictures outdoors or by direct flash, most pictures, set it to Normal posi- (orange in color pictures) as shown.
set it to Normal. lf that's where it was tion. lf that's where it was to begin You pulledtwo white tabs beforepull-
t o b e g i n w i t h ,t u r n i t t o w a r d L t c H T E N , with, turn it toward DARKEN. i n g a y e l l o wt a b , c a u s i n g u n e v e n s p r e a d
o f t h e d e v e l o p e r ,j a m m e c j f i l m , o r d e -
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inspect and clean the rollers before
taking more pictures.
l f n o y e l l o wt a b a p p e a r sw h e n y o u p u l l
Daylight pictures will be badly exposed if the flashgun is plugged in.
a white tab, never pull another white
C h e c k t h a t t h e f l a s h g u n i s n o t p l u g g e d i n w h e n m a k i n j O a y l i g i t tp i t t u r e s "
t a b . F o l l o w t h e c l i r e c t i o rsr o n p a g e 2 8
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They are a sign that you pulled the I t w a s n ' t d e v e l o p e d l o r r ge n o u g h . D e - lf the subject didn't move but is un-
y e l l o wt a b t o o s w i f t l y ; s l o w d o w n a b i t . velop both black and white and color sharpyou didn't focuscaretully.Check
S o m e t i m e s ,w h i t e s p e c k s m a Y a P P e a r prints for the full time recommended pages B and 9 to be sure that You are
o nl y a t o n e s i d e o f t h e p i c t u r e . T h e i n t h e f i l m i n s t r u c t i o ns h e e t . T h i s i s f o c u s i n gi r rt h e p r o p e r m a n n e r .
c a u s ei s t h e s a m e . most im portantin cool or cold weather.
See page 30 for details of how to use
t h e C o l d - C l i pw i t h c o l o ( p r i n t s . l f y o u
d o n ' t d e v e l o p l o n g e n o u g h ,c o l o r p r i n t s
w i l l b e b r o w n i s l tp i n k o v e r - a l l ;b l a c k
a n d w h i t e s w i l l b e n r u d d yg r a y .

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t a b o u t a t a n a n g l e . W h e nt h i s h a p p e n s a l o n g t h e e d g e a n dl o r i n t h e c o r n e r s picture. You didn't pull the white tab
t h e d e v e l o p e r i s n o t s p r e a d e v e nl y o f t h e p r i n t g e ne r al l y i n d i c a t e t h a t t h e a || t h e w a y o u t o f t h e c am e r a . A s a
o v e r t h e p i c t ur e a n d e d g e s a n d c o r n e r s y e l l o wt a b w a s p u l l e d o u t o f t h e c a m e r a r e s u l t ,w h e n y o u p u l l e d t h e y e l l o w t a b ,
may not develop. Pull the yellowtab at an angle. Pull the yellow tab out the white tab was dragged back into
o u t s t r a i g h ta n d a t m e d i u m s p e e d ,a l l s t r a i g h ta n d a t m e d i u m s p e e d , a l l t h e t h e c a m e r a a n d s p o i l e dt h e p i c t u r e .
the way (pages24,25). w a y ( p a g es 2 4 , 2 5 ) . A l w a y sp u l l t h e w h i t e t a b r i g h t o u t o f
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You made a flash color Picture with T h i s h a p p e ns m a r nl y w i t h 3 0 0 0 s p e e d
S e v e r a l r l o s s r b l ec a u s e s : O n e o r m o r e b l a c k a n d w h i t e f i t m a n d o nl Y w i t h
w i r i t et a b s w e r e f o l d e d u n d e r v / h e n y o u the Lighting Setector set to BRIGHT
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loaded the film Pack (avoid this as by having the Lighting Selector set
shown on Page 14, Photo 5)' Or, You t h i s s m a l l l e n s o p e n i n gt h e r e w a s n o t
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