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The control panel (6)

k

Automatic/manual selector: Press to
highlight the desired mode (

Automatic/

manual).

l

ON/OFF

 switch (O/l).

m

Film selector: Press repeatedly to high-
light the correct film type (331/337/339).

n

Lighten/Darken control: This control is
used to adjust the exposure before
rephotographing the same subject. Press
the white arrow 

 to increase exposure

(lighten pictures), or the black arrow 

 to

decrease exposure (darken pictures).
When both arrows are pressed
simultaneously, the exposure returns to
“normal” (x1.0). This control is not used
in the manual mode.

o

Display: Shows the exposure setting and
messages, as described below.

Exposure settings

When the shutter button is pressed, the
display shows the exposure time and the
Lighten/Darken setting:

This sample shows
an exposure time of

12 seconds. The L/D control is set at
“normal” (no adjustment).

In this sample, the
exposure time has

been increased to 15 seconds; the white
arrow 

 was pressed to multiply the time

by 1.3.

Messages

The camera will “beep” and display a
message if it cannot operate:

The film pack is
empty.
The microscope
illumination is too

bright for an automatic exposure.

The microscope
illumination is too

dim for an automatic exposure. 

The voltage is too low
for proper camera

operation. Check that the power supply
cord is properly connected; have the line
voltage tested.

A blank display
indicates that there is

no power to the camera. Check that the
power supply is connected and that the
camera is turned on. (The electrical outlet
or power supply may need service.)

“System error”: Turn
the camera off, wait

about five seconds, then turn it on again.

12.0

×

 1.0

15.0

×

 1.3

339=0

Note:

  The camera is shipped with the

display set to show information in
“symbols.” It can be changed to a
“word” display (in any of several
languages) as follows:

Turn the camera on. Press and hold
the mode (A/m) and film type
(331/337/339) buttons simultaneously.
The current language will be
displayed. Press the white arrow 

repeatedly until the desired language
appears in the display. Release the
mode and film type buttons.

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Summary of Contents for MicroCam

Page 1: ...MicroCam User Guide ENGLISH VERSION...

Page 2: ...1 2 3 4 6 5 331 337 339 O I A m j a b c d e f h g i k n l m o...

Page 3: ...1 339 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 x 4 0 x 2 0 x 1 0 x 50 x 25...

Page 4: ...17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6 O F F 2 3 5 4 n m p o a b c d e f g h i j l q k r...

Page 5: ...ntrol panel shows the camera status and alerts you if the camera is out of film or if the illumination is too bright or too dim for an automatic exposure The camera uses Polaroid color and black white...

Page 6: ...D 618091 or a 100 240V 50 60 Hz power supply PID 618089 Replacement power supplies also are available 120V 60 Hz PID 618092 100 240V 50 60 Hz PID 618090 The microscope Good photomicrographs are depend...

Page 7: ...essed to multiply the time by 1 3 Messages The camera will beep and display a message if it cannot operate The film pack is empty The microscope illumination is too bright for an automatic exposure Th...

Page 8: ...de or picture has been ejected grasp a corner and remove it from the slot 12 The shade will snap back inside After the dark slide has been ejected the film counter will show 1 indicating that the firs...

Page 9: ...and adjust as needed 5 Press the shutter button 11 The display will show the exposure time for a few seconds then the camera will begin the exposure The display will count down during the exposure 6...

Page 10: ...me to end the exposure Special exposure techniques Exposure meter The camera has a built in exposure meter that is used in Automatic mode When you press the shutter button the meter measures the light...

Page 11: ...ith the MicroCam this booklet cannot provide specific details for all equipment You should refer to the instructional material provided with your microscope or contact the supplier for more informatio...

Page 12: ...e focus the image before taking pictures Koehler illumination Most modern compound microscopes are designed for Koehler illumination which is ideal for photomicrography This technique involves proper...

Page 13: ...2 3 to 3 4 that of the entire light disc 23 The proper setting is critical for good photomicrographs the diaphragm should be closed down sufficiently to provide the desired image contrast but not so f...

Page 14: ...imen microscope lenses or camera Dirt on the microscope lenses is not always readily diagnosed Dirt on the objective lens may result in an image that is unsharp overall and lacking in contrast Dirt on...

Page 15: ...rt pictures or film a small amount of caustic paste may appear Avoid contact and keep from children and animals If contact is made with paste wipe off immediately and wash with water to avoid an alkal...

Page 16: ...Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 5PR Tel St Albans 0727 59191 Freefone 2122 Hong Kong Polaroid Far East Ltd 32nd Floor Windsor House 311 Gloucester Road Causeway Bay Tel 852 894 0333 Italia Polaroid I...

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