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Summary of Contents for Spectra AF SE

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Page 3: ...hisbookcontains operating instructions for the Polaroid Spectra AF SEcamera Thetext refersto pictures on thesefold out pages Getin closeto subject p 20 Add foregroundinterest p 20 www orphancameras co...

Page 4: ...Usecolorin pictures p 20 Keepbackground simple p 20...

Page 5: ...Flashon facialdetails p 8 Distantbackground too dark p 10 Closebackground good picture1p 10 www orphancameras com...

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Page 9: ...USECAMERAIFIT HASBEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED UNTILIT HAS BEENEXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER 4 TO AVOIDELECTRICAL SHOCKHAZARDS DO NOTDISASSEMBLE CAMERA SERVICE OR REPAIR WORKMUSTBEDONEON...

Page 10: ...atures AF EE The autofocus system The viewfinder displays The programmedflash The rechargeindicator Flashrange The exposure control The selftimer Photographingthrough glass 6 7 8 8 9 9 1 1 1 2 t AV o...

Page 11: ...rammed flash h Self timer indicator i Patented Ouintic lens glass coated front ele ment 125mm lens Ten zonefocusingfrom 2 feet 6m to infinity j Hand strap adjustable k Release latch opens and closesth...

Page 12: ...s c Self timer switch slideit down to get into your picture d Sonar autofocus o ver ride slide the switch down to turn off the autofocus system e Programmed flash slidethe switch down to turn off the...

Page 13: ...there is a red mark or green symbol for the self timer visibleon the panel Load the film pictures 5 6 Use only Polaroid Spectra color film Other Polaroid films cannot be used with this camera Pushthe...

Page 14: ...ts To remove an empty film pack pictures 5 9 After you take the tenth picture the picture counter setsto zero and three chimes sound to remind you to remove the empty film pack Pushthe film door relea...

Page 15: ...o the camera A built in computer then usesthis measurementto provide the correct lens setting so be sure that The sound waves must have a clear path to your sub ject lf an object candlestick centerpie...

Page 16: ...est of the way When you see a flashing yellow caution symbol and hear a warning tone you should correct a problem beforetaking the picture The distancereadingwill help you identifythe problem When you...

Page 17: ...alfacial details picture11 The recharge indicator Ready The PolaroidSpectrafeaturesa rapid rechargeflash with rechargetimes usually lessthan a second The green lighton the controlpanelwill come on and...

Page 18: ...all the way uP a When retakinga pictureto make it darker Slidethe controlall the way down b Any partialadjustmentswill not affectyour exposure The control must be adjustedall the way in either directi...

Page 19: ...d picture12 the backgroundis too far away Moving the controlto the lighten settingwill not correctthis problem so be sure the exposurecontrol is in the normal position Retakethe picture placingyour su...

Page 20: ...n a You now have 12 secondsto get into your picture Duringthe first 10 seconds the camerawill beep and you will see a flashingred light b on the front of the camera Two seconds beforethe camera takest...

Page 21: ...ceneis at least 15feet 4 6m from the cameraand in daylight Framethe picturein the viewfinderand pressthe shut ter button halfway you will not see a distancereading becausethe autofocussystem is off Wh...

Page 22: ...60 secondsof development handle the picturegently Fanningor bendingthe picturewill disturbthe developmentprocess Wind can also affect developmentas the pictureexitsthe camera You can delayejectingthe...

Page 23: ...tureof the problem and if possible enclosesample pictures Includeyour return address u s A PolaroidResourceCenter 784 Memorial Drive Cambridge Massachusetts02139 4688 Representativesavailable weekdays...

Page 24: ...s doe not allow the exclusion of consequential dam ages so the foregoing exclusion may not apply to you Your warranty options Replacement You can chooseto receivea replacement cameraat no charge lf th...

Page 25: ...o keep your subject off cen ter frame your subject in the middle of the viewfinder Pressand hold the shutter button halfway to lock in the cor rect lens setting Then reframe your subject off center an...

Page 26: ...reecloth dampened with water Damaged picture Cause Picturewas shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it ejectedfrom the camera Picturewas left in the exit slot and camera was set down on a table...

Page 27: ...era sphotocellwill measurethe bright light causingthe subjectto be too dark Move the source of light to one side of your sub ject so it is not in the central part of the scene Background too dark Gaus...

Page 28: ...ove 95 F 35 C can have a red or yellow tint Solution In cold weather keep cameraand film as warm as possible lmmediately placedevelopingpicture in a warm pocketfor at leasta minute being careful not t...

Page 29: ...ividly reproduced on Spectrafilm picture 141 Lookfor color when framing the scenein the viewfinder Colorfulprops such as toys or flowers can add interestto the scene Distance You can takethe most plea...

Page 30: ...photodiodes Green filtered cell measures visible light blackfiltered cell measures infrared light for better indoor flash exposures Power source A fresh 6 volt battery in each film pack powers all ca...

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