User manual POLAROID HOLGA 120

[. . . ] In this case, the camera is used with the focus set to F/8 ([cloudy] on the weather switch (7)). In many cases, the flash fails to work (does not synchronize) or flashes twice (once when pressing the shutter button, and again when releasing the shutter button) when a flash available on the market is connected to the HOLGA120S. In cases where the flash occurs twice, a slight delay in releasing the shutter button is recommended. by Polaroid A Concise Guide to the HOLGA120S & 120SF Welcome to the world of HOLGA cameras! The HOLGA characterizes the world of novelty cameras, representing an inexpensive and unique camera which is truly fun to have. Find out why the HOLGA has captivated professional enthusiasts and artists around the world! This concise guide contains several points of interest in regards to the imperfections of the HOLGA camera. [. . . ] Other photographers take brilliant portraits of film directors and musicians using a HOLGA. Simply put, the HOLGA is the world's most unpredictable, uncontrollable, and beloved cameras. Good luck! For inquiries concerning HOLGA please call toll-free 800-225-1618. For more information visit www. polaroid. com. f/8 60mm (plastic lens) Approx. 1/100th second Leaf Shutter Focus 1m~ Film Used Conventional 120 roll film or Polaroid Type 80 Series (84, 85, 87, 88, 89) Image Area 4. 5cm x 6cm 6cm x 6xcm External Measurements 140 x 102 x 76(mm) Weight 200g Accessories Neck Strap Lens Shutter 1. Inserting the Batteries (HOLGA120SF only) A) Slide the anchor (12) downward (Picture 1), and remove the back cover (8) (Picture 2). Inserting the 120 Film A) Slide the anchor (12) downward and remove the back cover. 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. · 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). 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. Taking the Picture A) Adjust the weather switch (7) according to the type of weather (sunny/cloudy). [. . . ] 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. This not only results in exposure of the film, but there is also a danger of dropping and damaging the camera itself. Therefore, we do not recommend the use of the neck strap. s Film Guide 120 film is normally used with a HOLGA. Polaroid Peel-Apart Film 80 Series can be used when using a Polaroid holder. [. . . ]