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MiniPortrait Camera

User Guide

Summary of Contents for MiniPortrait 203

Page 1: ...MiniPortrait Camera User Guide...

Page 2: ...k your supply of photo folders 7 Set the flash unit position 7 Framing and composition 8 Use the viewfinder aiming and framing aids 8 Aim and frame accurately through the viewfinder 8 Camera settings...

Page 3: ...keep this booklet within reach of your camera The information in this booklet is designed to help both experienced photographers and occasional users of Polaroid MiniPortrait cameras produce instant p...

Page 4: ...n be found in the instruction book that came with your Polaroid MiniPortrait camera The book includes information about basic portrait lighting techniques as well as alternative lighting options Befor...

Page 5: ...distance 1 2 m 47 in from your subject See page 10 Setting up for great pictures 7 Make sure your subject is facing directly toward the camera 8 The camera lenses should be at the subject s eye level...

Page 6: ...ge 18 15 Have a supply of Polaroid Photo Folders available to protect your images and to assure safe delivery to your customers See pages 7 and 18 16 Know the photo specifications image size for the d...

Page 7: ...e 18 for information about accessories Check your supply of photo folders Polaroid Photo Folders protect freshly processed pictures from scratches and other damage The special coating on the folders m...

Page 8: ...ject s eyes a Use the solid frame to compose portraits of subjects when the Distance Selector is set to 1 2 m 47 in Framing and composition b Use the partial frame for composing portraits when the Dis...

Page 9: ...r numbers will reduce exposure for darker pictures Lower numbers will increase exposure for lighter pictures Camera settings step by step e Set the Portrait Selector for the desired results Model 203...

Page 10: ...l the correct processing time is displayed To set the timer for a shorter time press the SET and START buttons simultaneously until zero is displayed then set the timer as above Using the Sonar Rangef...

Page 11: ...knobs on the tripod do not interfere with tab pulling Rotate the tripod head if necessary to assure that you can pull both tabs straight out of and parallel to the film holder After pulling the large...

Page 12: ...ea of pictures that have not dried thoroughly and be careful not to bend or fold pictures When using black white film that requires print coating coat pictures immediately after processing and allow t...

Page 13: ...by pulling the film out of the film holder too rapidly Pulling too fast may also cause a mottled appearance in color photographs Always pull both film tabs at a moderate speed Saying the word Polaroid...

Page 14: ...e rollers thoroughly Clean the tab slot too 5 Unfold the top white tab so it sticks out Close the film holder securely Resume picture taking Important notice for high volume pack film users If your pa...

Page 15: ...ng the dark slide of the film holder while it is off the camera Doing this exposes a negative to light Reinsert the dark slide then process the picture which will be white Subsequent pictures should b...

Page 16: ...sible causes The flash reflector may be pointed up Wrong exposure setting Lens aperture too small incorrect film speed setting for example flash set for ISO 3000 36 black white film when using ISO 80...

Page 17: ...ge from time to time MiniPortrait camera owners should check with document issuing agencies and authorities at least once a year Further information about document photo requirements may be obtained f...

Page 18: ...or use with Model 203 camera Model 550 4 x 5 Pack Film Holder 604030 For use with the Model 455 camera An extra film holder lets photographer switch film types quickly and easily 120 volt AC Adapter a...

Page 19: ...or information about other Polaroid products or applications call toll free from within the U S at 1 800 343 5000 Monday through Friday 8 a m to 8 p m Eastern Time Or write to Polaroid Americas Busine...

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