ProPack Camera User Guide
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. requires that the following information be provided. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AS WITH ANY BATTERY-OPERATED EQUIPMENT, OBSERVE THESE BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. 1.FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2.CLOSELY SUPERVISE UNIT WHEN IT IS BEING USED BY OR NEAR CHILDREN. 3.ALWAYS USE BATTERIES RECOMMENDED. 4.DO NOT USE UNIT IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED — UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. 5.TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE UNIT.
Introduction Picture-taking reminders This instruction book describes the following: • The Polaroid ProPack Professional Instant Camera (camera only) • The Polaroid ProPack Professional Instant Camera System (camera and Polaroid ProFlash electronic flash unit) Nonflash pictures: • Turn off flash (or remove cube) • Set film selector • Check L/D on camera • Set distance scale • Frame subject and press shutter release The camera models are identical in function.
The numbers throughout the text refer to pictures at the end of this book. The Polaroid ProPack camera (pictures 1-3) A. Film tab slots B. Neck strap C. Camera cover D. Cover release E. Tripod socket/Flash bracket socket F. Locking bars (both must be firmly locked when camera is open) G. Shutter release H. Cable release socket I. Distance scale J. Viewfinder K. Film selector L. Lighten/Darken control M. Electric eye N. Flashcube socket O. Flashcube shield P. Lens Q. Ring handle R. Digital timer S.
Before you take a picture Set the distance scale (16) Measure or estimate the distance from the camera lens to your subject. Turn the lens ring until the distance (in feet or meters) is opposite the symbol (Ñ) above the lens. Be sure your subject is within the range shown in the “Picturetaking guide” for your picture-taking situation. Set the digital timer (13) Press and hold the SET button until the correct development time (see the film instructions) is displayed.
Take the picture Picture-taking guide This guide is designed to give you good pictures for the conditions shown. However, deviations from these recommended situations or settings ProPack System Both cameras Film Speed Scene lighting ISO can produce acceptable results depending on the scene. Experience in a variety of picture-taking situations will be most helpful in understanding the capabilities of your equipment.
To take flashcube pictures Insert a Hi-Power or regular flashcube into the flashcube socket on the camera (19), and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. After four flashes, the cube will stop at a 45 degree angle. Partially used cubes should be wound, removed, and reinserted so a used bulb faces down and a fresh one forward. Before closing the camera, remove the flashcube. The flash range for Hi-Power cubes is 4-12 ft. (1.2-3.7m) and for regular cubes is 4-8 ft. (1.2-2.
Develop the picture Picture faults and causes See the film instructions for the correct development time. ProPack System: Hold the camera by the handgrip on the ProFlash while pulling tabs, as shown in (11). ProPack camera: Hold the camera by the ring handle while pulling tabs so the camera hangs freely, as shown in (12).
Maintenance To clean the rollers Lift the two metal loops as shown (28) and remove the rollers. (The serial number is located beneath the rollers.) To clean them, use a cloth dampened with water (29). Never scrape the rollers with anything metallic, nor with your fingernail; do not attempt to disassemble the rollers. Blow out any dust in the back of the camera. Clean slots (30A) and (30B) if necessary. Replace the rollers.
Full one-year warranty (U.S.A. only) Full one-year warranty (outside the U.S.A.) If your camera or electronic flash unit proves to be defective within the warranty period we will repair it or at our option replace it with a similar product without charge. The warranty applies whether you do or do not return a registration card to us. The warranty period is one year from the original date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date.
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