User manual POLAROID SPECTRA 2

[. . . ] For best results, your subject should also be near a light-colored background. Outdoors: Your subject should be at least 2 feet (0. 6m) away from the camera. Using the camera 5 5 Take the picture (pictures 7, 8) Slide your left hand through the hand strap and hold the camera as you would a pair of binoculars. For vertical pictures, position the camera with the flash on top as shown in picture 8 to get the best results. To remove an empty film pack (pictures 5 & 9) After you take the tenth picture, the picture counter sets to zero and three chimes sound to remind you to remove the empty film pack. When the camera contains an empty film pack: · You wilI hear three chimes when you open the camera · You will hear three chimes and then see a flashing zero in the viewfinder when you press and hold the shutter button halfway 6 Features The autofocus system As you press the shutter button, your camera sends sound waves - within 10 thousandths of a second - to the central part of the scene (approximate area circled in white, see illustration). The sound waves are used to measure the distance to the person or object (in the central part of the scene) that is closest to the camera. [. . . ] When retaking a picture to make it lighter: Slide the control all the way up (a). When retaking a picture to make it darker: Slide the control all the way down (b). After you have finished taking the picture, do not forget to return the control to the normal position (c). Special situations a lighten b darken c center Pictures taken of people in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out too dark. You may want to set the control all the way up to the lighten setting (a) before taking this type of picture. 10 Features Backgrounds too dark? (pictures 12, 13) If the background of a flash picture is too dark but your subject is well illuminated (picture 12), the background is too far away. Moving the control to the lighten setting will not correct this problem, so be sure the exposure control is in the normal position. Retake the picture, placing your subject near a background and keeping both within the 2 to 15 foot (0. 6m to 4. 6m) flash range (picture 13). Guide to better pictures Lens care 13 It is important to avoid touching the lens. To remove dust or fingerprints, breathe on the lens and wipe it gently with a clean, soft facial tissue. The development process takes place inside the film; therefore, developing Spectra pictures can be stacked. During the first 60 seconds of development, handle the picture gently. You can delay ejecting the picture by holding the shutter button down until you can protect the picture from the wind. Note: Keep the developing picture away from hot surfaces like the hood of a car. Picture care Film care For best results, use Spectra film between 55°F (13°C) and 95°F (35°C). See film box for more details. 14 Guide to better pictures For information and help If you are unable to get good pictures, review this instruction book. lf you need further help, and before you return your camera for repair, please see your dealer or contact the nearest Polaroid office. If you write, please explain the nature of the problem and, if possible, enclose sample pictures. Include your return address. U. S. A. Polaroid Customer Care Center 201 Burlington Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01731 Representatives available weekdays from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. , Eastern time: Tel: 1-800-343-5000 TDD: 1-800-448-6708 México Polaroid de México Paseo de la Reforma No. Cuahtémoc 06500 Mexico, D. F . Tel: (05) 703-1111 Canada Polaroid Canada, Inc. 350 Carlingview Drive Rexdale, Ontario M9W 5G6 Tel: (416) 675-3680 Toll free: 800-268-6970 Guide to better pictures 15 Warranty U. S. A. : Full five-year Mexico: Full five-year If your camera proves to be defective within the warranty period, we will, without charge, either repair it or at our option replace it with a fully reconditioned camera. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date. Without this information, the warranty period will be determined by the manufacturing date on the camera. The repair or replacement of your camera is guaranteed for the remaining warranty period on your original camera. The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, or tampering with the camera, and a charge will be made for such repairs. [. . . ] Outdoors, keep the background simple (picture 16). Composition When photographing landscapes, include something in the foreground to establish a feeling of depth or dimension (picture 17). Guide to better pictures 21 Camera, film specifications Aperture/shutter system specifications Photocell Apertures: from f/10 to f/45. Shutter speeds: from 1/245 to 2. 8 seconds. Camera body size Dual-filter, silicon photodiodes. Green filtered cell measures visible light; black filtered cell measures infrared light for better indoor flash exposures. Power source Length: 6. 82 inches (17. 3cm) Width: 5. 46 inches (13. 87cm) Height: 3. 07 inches (7. 78cm) Camera weight A fresh, 6-volt battery in each film pack powers all camera functions. Programmed flash 1 lb. (. 8kg approx. ), without a film pack. Film advance Automatic film advance; motorized picture ejection. Film size Outer border: 4 x 4. 06 inches (10. 1 x 10. 3cm) Image area: 3. 60 x 2. 90 inches (9. 1 x 7. 2cm) Film speed Built-in fill flash designed to be used indoors and outdoors. [. . . ]