600/600SE Camera User Guide
600/600 SE Camera User Guide Introduction The Polaroid Models 600 and 600 SE Professional Pack Film Cameras combine the features of a professional camera with the convenience of Polaroid pack film. The lenses are fully coated and color corrected (interchangeable on the Model 600 SE) and each is in a shutter that allows full exposure control with a wide range of shutter speed / aperture combinations. The Shutter is synchronized for electronic flash.
600/600 SE Camera User Guide Accessories (not illustrated) A. Body cap for camera* B. Lens cap for 127mm lens C. Rear lens cap for 127mm lens D. Collapsible rubber lens hood for 127mm lens E. Neckstrap * Model 600 SE only Polaroid pack films Film type Speed (approx. ASA / DIN equiv.) Description Types 669/108 Polacolor ER 80 ASA / 20 DIN These films yield a positive color print. They are balanced for use in average daylight and with electronic flash units approximating average daylight (5500°K).
600/600 SE Camera User Guide Assembly (Picture 4) Attaching the lens (Model 600 SE only) Eyecup Insert the lens, aligning the red dot on the lens barrel with the red dot on the camera body (4). Turn the lens clockwise until the red dot is directly on top and the lens locks in place. Fit the rubber eyecup over the viewfinder eyepiece (11). Lens hood Screw the end of the cable release into the cable release socket on the lens (5). Screw the collapsible rubber lens hood onto the lens (12).
600/600 SE Camera User Guide Lenses (Pictures 15 through 17) The Models 600/600SE cameras have a 127mm f/4.7 lens (15). Two additional lenses are available for the Model 600 SE (16 and 17). Each lens comes complete with front and rear lens caps and a collapsible rubber lens hood. All lenses are equipped with a Seiko between-the-lens shutter, with 10 speeds ranging from 1 sec. to 1/500 sec. and Bulb. The shutter is X synchronized for electronic flash at all speeds. 127mm f/4.
00/600 SE Camera User Guide secure the viewfinder. Focus your subject through the camera’s viewfinder, read the subject distance from the lens barrel (25), and set the wide angle viewfinder knob to that distance (26). Now look through the wide angle viewfinder and compose your subject within the bright frame (27). Focusing The Models 600 and 600 SE are equipped with a coincidence-type rangefinder in which two images come together within a circle when in focus.
600/600 SE Camera User Guide Setting the lens opening (30) Making the exposure Apertures can be varied by turning the aperture control lever. There are click stops at every f-number, but the dial can be set between the numbers.
600/600 SE Camera User Guide problem can usually be corrected by suitable filtration on the camera lens or the flash unit. How to pull the tabs After making the exposure, pull the white tab straight, all the way out of the camera. A large yellow tab will appear (40). Grip the yellow tab firmly. Pull it straight out of the camera at moderate speed, without hesitation (41). The picture is now developing, so start timing.
600/600 SE Camera User Guide Rotate both rollers as you clean and inspect them. Also clean the film tab slot (48). Then replace the roller assembly. To increase exposure (make pictures lighter), use a longer exposure time (slower shutter speed), or a larger lens opening (aperture). To decrease exposure (make pictures darker), use a shorter exposure time (faster shutter speed), or smaller lens opening (aperture).
600/600 SE Camera User Guide Oblong in print: The white tab was not pulled all the way out. When the yellow tab was pulled, the white tab was pulled back into the camera. Coat black and white prints: Prints from all black and white films except Type 667 must be coated as soon as possible to protect them from scratches, fingerprints and fading, and to prevent changes in tone. For details, see the film instructions. Do not coat color prints.
600/600 SE Camera User Guide The warranty period is three years from the original date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date. Without this information, the warranty period is four years from the manufacturing date on the camera. Three-year warranty (outside the U.S.) Your Polaroid Professional Pack Film Camera has been thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment.
600/600 SE Camera User Guide carton to you anywhere in the continental U.S.) Include a note describing the problem and, if you can, pictures that illustrate it. Repairs If you believe your equipment may need repair, before your send it to us, call Customer Service toll-free: Information and technical assistance (U.S. only) 1-800-343-500 from anywhere in the U.S. and explain the problem. You may be able to use your camera again right away, without repair.
600/600 SE Camera User Guide Depth of field tables (in feet) ft f ∞ 30 5.
600/600 SE Camera User Guide Depth of field tables (meters) m f 5,6 8 11 16 75mm f/5.6 22 32 45 4,7 8 11 16 127mm f/4.7 22 32 45 64 5,6 8 11 150mm f/5.6 16 22 32 45 ∞ 10 5 3 10,02 ∞ 7,11 ∞ 5,05 ∞ 3,59 ∞ 2,56 ∞ 1,83 ∞ 1,32 ∞ 5,06 ∞ 4,21 ∞ 3,40 ∞ 2,69 ∞ 2,08 ∞ 1,58 ∞ 1,19 ∞ 3,39 9,69 2,99 15,94 2,57 ∞ 2,14 ∞ 1,74 ∞ 1,39 ∞ 1,08 ∞ 2,35 4,17 2,16 4,99 1,94 6.92 1,69 15,47 1,44 ∞ 1,19 ∞ 0,96 ∞ 34,60 ∞ 20,00 ∞ 14,40 ∞ 10,20 ∞ 7,30 ∞ 5,20 ∞ 3,70 ∞ 2,65 ∞ 7,80 14,00 6,80 19.
600/600 SE Camera User Guide 15
600/600 SE Camera User Guide 16
600/600 SE Camera User Guide 17
600/600 SE Camera User Guide 18
600/600 SE Camera User Guide 19
