User manual POLAROID PINHOLE PHOTO KIT

[. . . ] Use shield tape to prevent light leakage. 5 Create the camera box Good 1 Bad 2 Insert the inner box slowly but completely into the outer box. Use extra care when inserting so as not to damage the sides of the box. For best results, the inner box must be inserted completely. To prevent light seeping into the box, apply the shield tape around the edges. Prevent light seeping into the camera box by using generous amounts of black shield tape. If you run out of shield tape you may use black electrical tape as a substitute. 6 Attach the tripod adapter a 7 Create a shutter release 1 Stick sponge tape on area outlined on adapter. 2 Attached the tripod adapter at the center of the box. 1 The tripod adapter is important. [. . . ] Do not touch or scrub the developing film. It may result in a distorted or incomplete image. 3 When developed time is reached, peel the frame apart from the pull tab in one even motion. Caution: Polaroid peel-apart film uses caustic paste. Please read the film tip sheet carefully for handling. See caution statement below. 4 Dry the photo Dry the pictures. Just after peeled, Polaroid peel-apart film is still wet on the image surface. Put the frame either on the flat table or inside airing box to dry it. Fold the negative as shown above and discard of appropriately. Film negative is harmful to the environment. Bring a trash bag with you if taking photos outdoors. 1 Assemble airing box as shown. 2 Slide the photo into the holders. Film storage: Store unopened film in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate film whenever possible; do not freeze it. For best results, film should be at room temperature (70­80°F/ 21­27°C) at time of use. Limited Warranty: Polaroid will replace any film that is defective in manufacture, labeling or packaging, provided representative samples are returned to your dealer or to the nearest Polaroid office. This warranty does not apply to outdated film and excludes all consequential damages except in jurisdictions not allowing such exclusions or limitations. This does not affect your statutory rights. Caution: This process uses a caustic paste. Avoid contacting skin, eyes or mouth with the paste and keep it away from children and animals. If you get some paste on your skin, wipe it off immediately and wash with water to avoid an alkali burn. If eye or mouth contact occurs, quickly wash the area with plenty of water and see a doctor. Keep discarded materials away from children, animals, clothing and furniture. Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Picture is almost or perfectly black. Cause and Solution: The exposure time is not long enough or the pinhole is being blocked. Picture is perfectly white Cause and Solution: Too much exposure was given to the film or the film holder was opened, thereby exposing the film. Subject is too bright or has a flare of light Cause and Solution: This is caused by exposing too long in a bright place. Check to see if there are not any other light leaks around the camera. Repeated white spots on the print Cause and Solution: Spread Rollers inside the Film Holder need to be cleaned (refer to the section of cleaning the rollers). Wavy or bar pattern on the image Cause and Solution: When you pull the film through the rollers, pull with a straight even motion. Do not stop part way. Blurry picture Cause and Solution: Ensure that the pin hole camera is stable when making the picture. Incomplete coverage Cause and Solution: When you pull the film through the rollers, pull with a straight even motion. Do not stop part way. 1 Clean the film roller 1 Open the film door. 2 Place your thumb on the edge of roller unit and turn the unit up and take out the roller. 3 Clean the roller with a lent free cloth dampened with water. 4 Return roller unit into the film holder. 5 Check the film exit debris. [. . . ] (Bluish prints) Apply filters at the same time when changing film. If you apply filters with film in the camera, the first frame of film will be exposed. Pull out the exposed frame before taking more pictures. Precautions Observe the following precautions when you use the Polaroid Pinhole Photo Kit Confirm before taking a picture Before loading film or taking picture, you should make sure: 1. The camera body, film holder and pinhole are tightly connected. [. . . ]