User manual POLAROID DAYLAB 35 PLUS

[. . . ] Table of contents 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction Daylab 35 Plus components Preparing your film holder Assembling the Daylab 35 Plus Determining the processing time of the film Preparing to make an enlargement Setting the exposure controls Setting the color filtration controls Exposing the film Processing the film Possible problems, causes Tips for better enlargements Warranty For information or assistance Parts and accessories Specifications 6 7 9 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 Illustrations 19 20 Components Parts Schematic 1 Introduction The Daylab 35 Plus Multiformat Slide Enlarger enables you to make enlargements of 35mm slides on to Polaroid peel-apart instant films. With its modular components, the Daylab 35 Plus is easy to assemble and simple to operate. The enlarger head is designed for use with any of four interchangeable bases, giving you the capability of using different Polaroid instant film formats. The Daylab 35 Plus comes with a base that uses the 4x5 instant film format. [. . . ] 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. Caution: Never leave your slide under the view lamp longer than necessary. OFF: After you compose and focus your image, return the switch to OFF until you are ready to make a print. The filters are scaled so you can measure the amount of filtration for each color. Use "0" for no filtration Or, increase the filtration by increments of "5", up to "80, " the maximum filtration level. The Daylab 35 Plus enables you to adjust the color balance of your enlargement by adding amounts of the three primary colors: cyan, magenta and yellow (singly or in combination) to your print. As you evaluate the color balance of your image to determine what correction it may need, first select a portion of the image that should be neutral or gray to detect any undesirable color cast Whenever possible, look also at skin tones for improperly balanced color. To eliminate the undesired color cast from your image, you will need to add filtration for that color's complement (for color correction, refer to the chart on page 10). 10 "A Filter Primer" In color photography, light is broken down into three primary colors: cyan (greenish blue), magenta (reddish purple) and yellow. By pairing these colors in equal amounts, you can create the following secondary colors: CYAN + MAGENTA = BLUE MAGENTA + YELLOW = RED YELLOW + CYAN = GREEN To add a certain color to your printed image, you must either add that same color with filtration or decrease its complement. Use the chart below to determine what filter or combination of filters you need to correct your image. Correcting prints from color slides If you want: Less YELLOW More YELLOW Less RED (MAGENTA + YELLOW) More RED Less MAGENTA More MAGENTA Less BLUE (CYAN + MAGENTA) More BLUE Less CYAN More CYAN Less GREEN (YELLOW + CYAN) More GREEN add: CYAN + MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA + YELLOW YELLOW + CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN + MAGENTA MAGENTA + YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW + CYAN or subtract: YELLOW CYAN - MAGENTA MAGENTA + YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW + CYAN CYAN + MAGENTA YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA + YELLOW YELLOW + CYAN MAGENTA 11 1 Slide the automatic exposure switch (m) to the setting appropriate for the type of film you are using. 2 Set the manual exposure adjustment dial (k) at the setting appropriate for your slide. For a slide image with average lighting conditions, start with the "0" setting. 4 If you are printing onto color film, set the color filtration controls (h) all to the zero setting to start. 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]