MiniPortrait Camera
User Guide
10
Set the Film Speed Switch on the flash
unit for the Polaroid film type you are
using
Model 203:
Set to 80 for color and black and white films
rated ISO 80° – 125°.
Set to 3000 for black and white films rated
ISO 3000°.
Model 455:
Set to 80/100 for color and black and white
films rated ISO 80° – 125°.
Set to 400/800 for other films.
Set the timer for the processing time
Note the recommended processing time
given on the Polaroid film package. This time
will vary according to the type of film you are
using, and may change from time to time
because of technical improvements in the
film. Processing time adjustments also may
be required because of the temperature at
the time of processing.
How to set the timer
To set the timer (or reset it to a longer time),
press and hold the SET button until 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 Rangefinder
If your setup is not permanent or marked, use the
Sonar Rangefinder to position the camera at the
correct distance from your subject for most
document photos. The camera-to-subject
distance is important because it affects image
size, image sharpness, and exposure.
Note:
The Sonar Rangefinder does not focus
the camera. It is a distance-measuring
device only.
• Set the Distance Selector on the camera for
the distance specified for the image size
desired.
• Look through the viewfinder and aim the
camera at your subject. Press the shutter
button halfway to activate the Sonar
Rangefinder.
• If the camera is at the correct distance, both
green lights will be on. If the camera is too
close, the left light will be on; if too far, the right
light will be on. Move the camera back and
forth until it is at the desired distance.
