User manual POLAROID HOLGA 120S

[. . . ] Extracting the Film A) Continue to turn the winding dial (4) in the direction of the arrow until the film has completely wound off. B) Once the film has been completely wound off, open the back cover and extract the film. C) Wind the film firmly around the spool for development. Caution · The core remaining in the film chamber is used as a spool to wind the film for the next set of exposures. · Film which is not tightly wound around the spool will result in photosensitivity. [. . . ] Inserting the Batteries (HOLGA120SF only) A) Slide the anchor (12) downward (Picture 1), and remove the back cover (8) (Picture 2). B) Take out the frame mask located inside (Picture 3). C) Insert 2 triple A batteries (Picture 4). Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 3. Inserting the 120 Film A) Slide the anchor (12) downward and remove the back cover. B) Peel off the film seal and place in the film chamber (Picture 5). C) Pull the tip of the film out approximately 10cm and insert this into the cut in the spool (the core which winds the film), and turn the winding dial (4) 2 or 3 times in the direction of the arrow until the film is securely wound onto the spool (Picture 6). D) Return the back cover (4) to its original position and firmly close the back cover by sliding the anchor over it (Picture 7). E) Turn the winding dial in the direction of the arrow until the number [1] appears in the red window of the film counter (11) (Picture 8). Picture 5 Picture 6 Picture 7 Picture 8 Attention · Batteries not included · Batteries are prone to being dislodged. We therefore recommended that the batteries are secured with tape. · Batteries are not required when flash is not in use. The camera is now ready to take a picture. 2. Selecting the Frame Format This camera is capable of taking photographs in 2 types of format: 4. 5cm x 6cm and 6cm x 6cm. · The film size used for the HOLGA is 120. This can be obtained at the camera store by asking for a conventional 120 roll film. Refer to the manual attached to the Polaroid holder concerning Polaroid photography For 4. 5cm x 6cm Format: 1. Open the back cover (8) of the camera and attach the frame included with the camera to the camera (attached as such at time of purchase). Set the mark on the film counter (11) on the back cover to [16]. This enables 16 exposures per role of film. For 6cm x 6cm Format: 1. Open the back cover of the camera and detach the frame included with the camera. Although photographs may be taken with the frame left attached, use of the 6cm x 6cm frame included with the Polaroid holder is ideal in order to avoid sagging in the film. [. . . ] To prevent light leaks altogether, the gaps between the body of the camera and the back cover should be taped over completely. s Back Cover The body of the camera and the back cover are held together by a simple anchor. For this reason, the back cover may become dislodged during exposure or transportation. We therefore recommend that the back cover be secured using material such as tape. s Neck Strap The neck strap is designed to be attached by threading through the upper part of the anchor. However, when hanging the camera on the neck strap, the weight of the camera can often pull the strap away from the body of the camera, bringing the entire anchor with it. [. . . ]