User manual POLAROID 545 PRO FILM HOLDER

[. . . ] For extreme accuracy in composition, make test shots and mark the exact area on your ground 4 English DESCRIPTION High contrast, black and white film producing 80 both a negative and positive print. Black and white, coaterless, medium contrast film for general photographic purposes. High quality, high speed, medium contrast, panchromatic black and white film. Black and white, medium contrast, coated film for professional photographic proofing. [. . . ] If this is not displayed, the film is not engaged correctly. Remove the film from the holder and repeat the process. Note that if film is loaded and no user intervention of the timer occurs for more than 4 hours, the engaged symbol will disappear from the display. 8 English exposed film is now ready to be processed. 13 Processing the film a Move the control arm to P (9). b Grip the envelope firmly, and pull it straight, all the way out of the holder (10). Pull smoothly, at medium speed, without slowing down or stopping. You will feel a slight resistance when the metal cap reaches the rollers, but continue pulling without hesitation. The rollers will separate to allow the cap to pass through. c On pulling the film through the rollers the peel timer will automatically count down the processing time. At the end of this time a single beep will sound to indicate the processing time is complete. d Remove the print from the envelope: grip both tabs with your thumbs as shown (11). Using moderate pressure, tear the envelope open all the way down to the metal cap (12). With your left thumb hold down the negative and thin paper mask, and with your right hand quickly lift off the print (13). With the exception of 12 Making the exposure a Gently withdraw the envelope from the holder until it comes to a firm stop (7). It will come out almost 6 inches (15cm), then stop. The negative will remain inside the holder, ready for exposure. To prevent possible light leak, the envelope should not be removed for longer than necessary. If outdoors, protect the envelope from bright sunlight and also from bending in the wind. b If you wish to use the timer in the processing of the film, check the timer display is powered up (press any button) and ensure the film engaged symbol is still displayed. If this symbol is not displayed, the negative was withdrawn accidently with the envelope. Push the envelope in again, withdraw it, and check again. c Make the exposure. The recommended exposure meter setting is printed on the film envelope. [. . . ] Tilt the back panel up, then remove it from the film holder (22). To replace the back panel, insert the end of the panel under the lip of the roller cover (23), then lower the panel into position. Hold the back panel in position, and replace the side clips. Metal cap and envelope misaligned: If mishandled, the envelope and the metal clip may become misaligned (24). [. . . ]