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3 - Troubleshooting
Persons unfamiliar with Polaroid Model 600 and 600SE cameras should read Sections 1 and 2 to
gain an adequate background of camera operation and features. Reference to these
troubleshooting charts should be sufficient to diagnose camera problems in most cases. The
methods of implementing the corrective actions are detailed in Sections 4 and 5.
Problems Evidenced in Pictures
Problems
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Picture completely
1. Dark slide in.
1. Remove dark slide.
black.
2. Lens cap on.
2. Remove lens cap.
3. Object in focal plane.
3. Examine film holder, camera body and
shutter-lens assembly.
4. Defective film.
4. Replace film.
5. Shutter defective.
5. Repair or replace shutter.
Pictures constantly
1. RF/VF tracking
1a. Perform rangefinder infinity range
out of focus.
discrepancy.
adjustment.
1b. Repair or replace RF/VF, if necessary.
2. Lens out of collimation. 2. Collimate lens.
3. Lenses loose.
3. Install lenses properly.
4. Lenses smeared.
4. Clean lenses thoroughly.
5. Lenses cracked.
5. Replace lenses.
6. Focusing linkage bent. 6. Replace linkage components
7. Film holder or film
7. Reseat or replace film holder. Inspect
holder adapter plate
seating of film holder adapter plate,
not properly seated.
tighten screws.
Picture either too
Camera not calibrated
1. Test shutter speeds.
dark or too light.
properly.
2. Observe aperture openings.
3. Repair or replace shutter.
Pictures have a
1. Dark slide covering
1. Position dark slide with only
dark line along
part of negative.
approximately 1/4" of metal slide
one side
showing.
2. Film holder not seated 2. Reset film holder
properly
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