User manual POLAROID DAV-3800

[. . . ] Featuring built-in color filters, automatic exposure control, manual exposure adjustment and enlarging capabilities, the Daylab 35 Plus allows for a wide range of creative applications, including the Polaroid Image/Emulsion Transfer processes. (For detailed information about these processes, refer to the Polaroid publication entitled Creative Uses included in your Daylab 35 Plus kit). 2 Daylab 35 Plus Components The letters throughout the text refer to the Daylab 35 Plus illustration on page 20 of this manual. The Daylab 35 Plus has two main components: 1 The enlarger head (a): With built-in Three other bases are available as Daylab 35 Plus accessories (for a complete list of accessories, see pages 16-17 of this manual): 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 Base: For use with 3 1/4x 4 1/4in. color filters, automatic exposure control, manual exposure adjustment and enlarging capabilities. 2 The film-holder base (g): You can choose from four film-holder bases that enable you to enlarge your slides onto the following peel-apart film formats: 31/4 in. The bases are easily changed at any time. [. . . ] To bring the image into sharp focus, slowly reverse the direction that you turned the cropping and focusing control when you cropped the image, until the image is focused. Caution: After bringing your image into sharp focus, be sure to close the previewing door. Leaving the previewing door open while you expose the film fogs the print. Set the VIEW-OFF-PRINT switch (1) at VIEW: the viewing light inside the enlarger head should now be on. 7 Setting the Exposure Controls On the front of the Daylab 35 Plus enlarger head are the four controls that let you set film type and make an exposure: the automatic exposure switch (M), the VIEWOFF-PRINT switch (L), the manual exposure adjustment dial (K) and the START button (J). The Daylab 35 Plus has a built-in exposure sensor that measures the density of your slide and automatically sets the intensity of the electronic flash. Combining the functions of the automatic exposure switch and the manual exposure adjustment dial, you can fine-tune the exposure of your print. The automatic exposure switch (M) You can choose from three set exposure times. For recommendations for specific exposure settings for the type of film you are using, refer to the chart below. As a general rule, use the settings as follows: Setting 1: For use with Polaroid 8 x 10 in. Setting 2: For use with Polaroid SX-70, Type 669, 59, and 559 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. Setting 3: For use with Polaroid Type 689 and Pro 100 films. VIEW: Select VIEW to compose an image on the dark slide focusing panel. This setting activates the lamp that illuminates your image onto the dark slide. Note: With VIEW selected, you cannot preview the effects of any color filtration on your projected image. 3 Set the VIEW-OFF-PRINT switch (I) at PRINT. 4 If you are printing onto color film, set the color filtration controls (h) all to the zero setting to start. Most slides will print well with no fitration. If printing onto black-and-white films, you should initially set the three color filtration controls to "0" You can, however, use filters to add or subract tonal values for black-and-white prints. 5 in order to expose the film, first close the previewing door (n) as shown in the illustration below. Then pull the dark slide or focusing panel (f) as shown, following the directions that apply to the film holder and film holder base you are using. The Daylab 35 Plus, mounted on the 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 base 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 base: Gently pull the dark slide out as far as it will go. 4 x 5 base: if you are using a Polaroid Model 545i or Pro Film Holder, gently pull the white plastic focusing panel all the way out of the film holder and replace it with a single sheet of film. Then, following the instructions in the film holder instruction manual, continue with the film-exposing process by pulling out the negative envelope of the single sheet of film. If you are using a Polaroid Model 550 Film Holder, pull the dark slide all the way out of the film holder. 8 x 10 base: Gently pull the dark slide all the way out of the film holder. Caution: To steady the Daylab 35 Plus as you remove the 8 x 10 dark slide, grip the enlarger head handle on the left side of the Daylab 35 Plus (the side opposite the side of the dark slide). Do not try to steady the Daylab 35 Plus by placing your hand on top of the enlarger head as you can lose your cropping and focusing settings. 12 Processing the Film 6 Press the START button (j) to expose the film. [. . . ] For further assistance, call Polaroid Corporation toll-free at 1- 800-343-5000 Mon - Fri. 8 AM to 8 PM (Eastern Time). 14 Tips for better enlargements Composition and cropping By repositioning the slide carrier (i) in the slide carrier slot, you have control over cropping an image as you compose a picture. When you preview the projected image on the white focusing panel (f), you can move the slide around to center any portion of the projected image on the focusing panel or to crop out that portion of the image you want to exclude from your print. Zooming out (lowering the enlarger head) lets you project an uncropped image (the full format) of your 35mm slide. [. . . ]