User manual POLAROID PINHOLE PHOTO KIT

[. . . ] To prevent light from seeping into the box and exposing the film, the tape edges should be flush with each other. 2 Paint the frame of the inner body box opening with a black marker pen. 3 Place the inner box above the film holder. Center the openings. 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. 4 Press the inner box and film holder together as shown above. 5 To prevent light seeping into the box, apply the shield tape around the film holder. 6 Place the inner box above the film holder. Center the openings. 4 Create the pinhole plate Caution: Pinhole plates are sharp. [. . . ] If you hold the body and pull the tab, the camera or film might get damage. DO NOT cover the film exit with your finger like picture above. Pull the pull tab out in a straight line in one even motion. 3 Put the film on the flat surface and measure the development time. Since the development time varies by the film type and temperature, please follow the film tip sheet. 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. 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. 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. 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 This warranty does not apply to outdated film and excludes all consequential damages except in jurisdictions not allowing such exclusions or limitations.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. Remove paper or dried reagent from the film exit. 6 Close the film holder cover. Ti p s f o r b e t t e r p i c t u r e s A Pinhole plate features This kit contains two pinhole plates. [. . . ] 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 shutter tape is covering the pinhole. Keep the camera dry The camera body is made of paper and can be easily damaged by water. Water may also cause the film holder to have mechanical problems. Do not hold the camera body The camera body is made of paper and can be easily damaged. Hold the Polaroid Pinhole Camera by the film holder. Travel To avoid damage, place camera into a hard case when traveling. Storage Do not leave your camera in the sun for prolonged periods. [. . . ]