User manual POLAROID 600SE

[. . . ] 600/600SE Camera User Guide 600/600 SE Camera User Guide Introduction The Polaroid Models 600 and 600 SE Professional Pack Film Cameras combine the features of a professional camera with the convenience of Polaroid pack film. The lenses are fully coated and color corrected (interchangeable on the Model 600 SE) and each is in a shutter that allows full exposure control with a wide range of shutter speed / aperture combinations. The Shutter is synchronized for electronic flash. The removable pack film holder accommodates the Polaroid Type 100 / 600 film format which offers a variety of film types including black and white prints, color prints, and high quality black and white negatives. [. . . ] Or, bracing your elbow against your body, hold the camera so the film tab slot is up, and pull the tabs straight up (38). On a tripod: Brace the camera and pull the tabs straight, as shown (39). Loading the film The holder may be loaded before or after it is attached to the camera. Pull up on the latch to open the film holder door; the door does not open flat. Always hold the film pack by the edges, not in the center. Slide the pack in at an angle, then push it down into place (31). Check that the white tabs are not caught between the pack and the holder (32). Close and latch the door, with the end of the black tab sticking out. Pull the black tab straight, all the way out of the holder (33). A small white tab will appear. Caution The Polaroid film process uses a caustic jelly which is safely packed inside sealed containers within the film pack. If accidentally you 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. It is particularly important to keep the jelly away from eyes and mouth. Keep discarded materials out of reach of children and animals, and out of contact with clothing and furniture, as discarded materials still contain some jelly. 7 600/600 SE Camera User Guide How to pull the tabs After making the exposure, pull the white tab straight, all the way out of the camera. Pull it straight out of the camera at moderate speed, without hesitation (41). The picture is now developing, so start timing. Develop the picture for the full time recommended in the film instructions inside the fim box. Separate the print from the negative in one continuous motion, starting at the end nearest the yellow tab (42). Information on handling of prints and negatives is in the film instructions. problem can usually be corrected by suitable filtration on the camera lens or the flash unit. Automatic flash units and color film It is recommended that you keep an automatic flash unit set for "manual" operation when using color film. When set for "automatic" operation, exposure is controlled by the duration of the flash. When your subject is close, the flash duration may be considerably shorter than 1/1, 000 sec. The resulting reciprocity effects tend to cause a color shift towards the warmer colors. If necessary, this can be corrected with weak cyan or blue and cyan CC filtration. Electronic flash (Picture 43) An electronic flash unit can be mounted on the accessory shoe on top of the camera (43A). [. . . ] To verify the warranty period, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date. Without this information, the warranty period is four years from the manufacturing date on the camera. If, within the warranty period, your camera is mailed to us for service from inside the U. S. , will be returned with a postal refund approximately equal to the cost of insured parcel post. We will also give you a free pack of film. [. . . ]