Polaroid Macro 5 SLR User manual

Macro 5 SLR
User Guide
(ENGLISH VERSION)

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English Introduction
The Polaroid Macro 5 SLRis a simple to
operate, fully automatic, portable camera
designed for medical and dental docu-
mentation of patient condition, manufac-
turing,quality control, law enforcement,
and other applications that require
close-up photographs. Thecamerauses
Polaroid self-developing instant color
films, so you know right away that you
have the picture you need.
The camera produces reproductions
at: 0.2X (20%), 0.4X (40%), 1X (100%),
2X (200%) and 3X (300%). The lenses for
each reproduction size areself-contained,
so there is no need to attach accessories
when changing magnification.
The camera has two built-in electronic
flash units that provideeven illumination,
and a microprocessor-controlled expo-
suresystem that automatically setsthe
camera for the correct exposure at all
magnifications. The flash units also can
be used individually for side-lighting, or
in combination with auxiliary lighting.
Other features include:
•Dual-light rangefinder helps you place the
camera at the proper distance from the
subject for correct focus.
•Date/time module that allows you to print
the date or time on pictures.
•Can behand-held or used on atripod or
copystand.
•Grid screen in viewfinder for consistent
framing of subjects.
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Accessory filter kits
•Polarizer kit to reduce reflectionsfrom the
flash unitswhen photographing glossy or
glass subjects (PID No. 619909)
•Fluorescein kit for external ophthalmic
photography includes a #8 yellow barrier
filter and #47A blue exciter filters (PID No.
619908)
The numbersthroughout the text refer to
the illustrationsat the end of the book.
CAUTION: THIS CAMERA IS BATTERY POWERED.
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, CAMERA SHOULD
NOT BEEXPOSED TO ORIMMERSED IN WATER OR
OTHER FLUIDS, DISASSEMBLED, OR OPERATED IF
DROPPED OR DAMAGED. FOR REPAIR INFORMA-
TION, CONTACT NEAREST SERVICE CENTER.
Camera parts (Fig. 1)
aShutter button
bRight hand grip
cElectronic flash units
dLens
eFilm door release button
fFilm door
gTripod socket (on bottom of camera)
hRanging lights
iMagnification selector knob
jBattery compartment (inside hand grip)
kLeft hand grip
lViewfinder
mControl panel
Load the batteries
The camera requires four AA batteries to
provide power for the ranging lights. Alka-
line batteries (standard or rechargeable)
are recommended; rechargeable NiCad
batteries also can be used.
The battery compartment is located in
thehandgrip;slide the battery door open
(2); the battery holder will pop up. Un-
snap the battery clip (3) and remove the
battery holder (4).Insert the batteriesin
the orientation shown on the holder (5).
Replace the battery holder, snap on the
clip and closethe door.
Important: Remove the batteries and
store them separately if the camera will
not beused for an extended period of
time. Use of the camera in extreme heat
or cold will shorten battery life.
See
Battery cautions.
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Load the film
The camera uses Polaroid HighDefinition
instant self-developing color films. Type
990film isrecommended; GridFilm and
Spectra/Image films also can be used.
Each film pack contains 10 sheets of film
and abattery that provides power for the
exposure controls, flash units and film
motor. These high-speed (ISO640/29°)
filmsare balanced for electronic flash and
daylight (5500°K), and produce positive
color prints.
1Press the film door release button; the
door will drop open (6).
2Beforeloading thefilm,check that the
film processing rollers are clean. Dirt or
bits of dried developer on the rollers can
cause a pattern of repeated spots or bars
on pictures.Clean both rollerswith asoft,
lint-free cloth, dampened with water if
necessary (7).Rotatetherollersasyou
clean and inspect them.
3Hold the film pack by the edges, with the
safety cover facing up (8). Slide the pack
all the way into the camera.
4Close the film door. The safety cover will
be ejected from the front of the camera
(9).
The film counter will read ’10’. It
counts down, to show how many pictures
remain in thepack.
To remove an empty film pack
Open the film door, grasp the tab on the
end of the pack, and pull the pack out
(10).
The control panel (11)
aPower button
Press to turn on the camera. The flash
units will begin charging, and thegreen
indicators will light up when the camera
is ready for picture-taking.
The camera will turn off if the power
button is pressed again, or after 30 sec-
onds of inactivity. (Note: The camera also
can also be turned on by lightly pressing
the shutter button.)
bLow battery indicator
Yellow light comeson when thebatteries
in the hand grip areweak (theranging
lights also will become dim).
cFlash control/status lights
The red light will blink while the flash
units are charging; the green lights will
come on when READY.
The flash units can be turned on or off
selectively.
dStandard PC socket for auxiliary flash
eReset button
This returns thecamera to thenominal
flash and Lighten/Darken settings.
Thecamerahas a “memory” and will
return to your custom settings for each
magnification when it is turned on.
fLighten/Darken controls
Each setting adjusts the flash output to
increase or decrease exposure by 1⁄3
f-stop.
gMagnification indicators
Light up to show the selected
magnification.
hDate/time control and display
Allows you to print the date or time on
pictures.
iFilm counter
Counts down, to indicate the number of
pictures that remain in the pack.
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Set the magnification
Turn themagnification selector knob to
the desired setting (12).The knob will
click into position at each magnification;
the camera will not function if the knob is
between lens settings.
In addition to the magnification, the
selector shows the camera-to-subject
distance and icons that represent the
approximate area of a subject included
in the picture.
Focusing and framing the subject
1Hold the camera at the approximate dis-
tancefrom thesubject for theselected
magnification. For example, if taking pic-
tures at 1X, hold the camera 10 in. (25cm)
from the subject.
2Press the shutter button lightly (13); the
ranging lights will go on. The lights stay
on as long as the button is pressed. If you
release the button, the lights go off in
about 15sec.Presstheshutter button
lightly to turn them on again.
3Look over the top of the camera; note the
two ranging lights on thesubject (14).
Move the camera nearer or farther from
thesubject,until thetwo lightsmerge
(15).
4The viewfinder shows the area included
in thepicture,with the ranging lights in
the center of the picture. Use the grid
screen to ensure consistent framing.
If you have difficulty seeing the ranging
lights, check that the camera is at the cor-
rect distance from the subject. See also
Troubleshooting.
Take the picture
Lookthrough theviewfinder, and reframe
the subject as needed.
Press the shutter button all the way to
takethe picture(16).
The picture will be automatically
ejected from thefront of thecamera
when you release the shutter button. Lay
the picture down flat or hold it by its wide
border while it develops. Do not shake,
bend or squeezethepicture,and never
cut picturesor takethem apart.See
Caution notice on film box.
Picture tips
•When taking portraits at 0.4X or 0.2X
magnification, turn thecamera90°for a
vertical format to includetheentireface
(17).You may want to turn off thelower
flash unit for morepleasing lighting.
•Important: Always hold the camera so
the front panel is parallel to the subject
(18). Holding the camera at an angle (19)
may cause uneven picture sharpness.
•If you wear eye glasses for distant view-
ing,wear them when using the camera
for accurate viewing and focusing.
Lighten/Darken control (20)
The camera is designed to provide the
correct exposure for subjects of average
brightness. With some subjects, you may
wish to make the picture lighter or darker
to enhance specific details. Each setting
on the panel indicates an exposure
change of 1⁄3f-stop, up to 1 full f-stop.
•Press the light arrow to lighten pictures
(increase the exposure).
•Press the dark arrow to darken pictures
(decrease the exposure).
Thecamerahasamemory and will save
your custom Lighten/Darken setting until
you pressthereset button to return to the
nominal setting.
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Date display module
Thedate display module(21) allows you
to print thedateor the day/time on pic-
tures (22).
Setting the date
1Press MOD (mode) repeatedly until the
desired date sequence is displayed:
No printing - - - - - -
Month/day/year 8 27 95
Day/month/year 27 8 95
Year/month/day 95 8 27
Day/time (24-hour clock) 27 14:22
Note:An Min thedisplay indicateswhich
digit is the month.
2Press SEL (select) to select the year,
month or day (see blinking digit).
3Press SET repeatedly (or hold button)
until the desired digit is displayed. Repeat
steps 2 and 3 until the desired year,
month and day are all set.
4Press SEL again to lockin the date.
Setting the time
1Press MOD until the day/time mode is
displayed.The first set of digits in thedis-
play is the day of the month, followed by
the time in hours and minutes.
2Press SEL and the hours will blink. Press
SET to toggle through thehours. Press SEL
again to lock in the hour. The minutes will
now blink.
3Press SET to toggle through the minutes.
Press SEL again to lockin the minutes.
4Press SEL again to lockin the time.
Shutting off the date display option
Press MOD until a series of dashes ap-
pears in the display.
Note:The date module is powered by the
battery in thefilm pack,or by thebatter-
iesin thehandgrip.If there areno batter-
ies or film in the camera for more than 5
minutes,you will need to reset thedate/
timeafter replacing the batteries.
Flash control (23)
The two built-in electronic flash units are
designed to provide even illumination at
all reproduction scales.You can turn off
either flash unit if sidelighting is needed
to show texture or elevation. The light
output from theremaining flash unit will
be increased to produce the correct
exposure.
Press the flash control once to turn off
the right flash; press it a second timeto
turn off theleft flash; press it a third time
to turn off both flash units.
Lighting techniques
Both built-in flash units can be turned off,
and auxiliary lighting used. The auxiliary
light isconnected to thePCsocket on the
back of the camera (24). Advanced photo-
graphersmay find it useful to experiment
with different lighting arrangements.
•Theauxiliary lighting must be electronic
flash — do not use tungsten,halogen or
fluorescent lights.
•The built-in flash can be combined with
auxiliary lighting.
•Test exposures may be required to deter-
mine the correct location and settings for
the auxiliary flash unit for correct expo-
sure.
Outdoor use
The camera is designed primarily for
indoor use; if it
must be used outdoors:
•Select an area that isnot subjected to
bright sunlight, which may cause over-
exposed pictures.
•Shadethe subject from direct sunlight. (It
is difficult to see the ranging lights in very
bright light.)
•Use the built-in flash units to ensure con-
sistent exposure.
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GridFilm
This film has a grid pattern which is
created during manufacture. The grid
pattern appearsasan overlay on any
picture taken with the film.
The pattern consists of 17 vertical and
13 horizontal lines.
To help you define location on the grid,
the vertical lines are identified by letters
across the top, and the horizontal lines
are identified by numbers along the left
border (25). You can specify thelocation
on the picture by a letter-number combi-
nation.
Calculating measurement from the
grid pattern
When taking pictures at 1X magnification,
each square of the grid pattern represents
5mm (0.2 in.). The chart below shows the
value represented by each squarein pic-
tures taken at each magnification.
Magnification Grid square value
0.2X 1 in. 25mm
0.4X 0.5 in. 13mm
1X 0.2 in. 5mm
2X 0.1 in. 2.5mm
3X 0.07 in. 1.7mm
Troubleshooting
Difficulty focusing
The ranging lights may be difficult to see
when using the camera in very bright
light,or when photographing very dark
subjects. If you have difficulty seeing the
ranging lights:
•Check that the camera is set for the de-
sired magnification, and is at the correct
distance from the subject.
•Look over the top of the camera, rather
than through theviewfinder.
•Check the battery indicator; if necessary
replace the batteries in the handgrip.
Camera will not function: If the battery
in the film pack is weak or dead, the flash
units will not charge and/or the control
panel will not function.
No image in viewfinder: The magnifica-
tion selector knob is between settings.
Pictures too light: The camera may be
too close to the subject for the selected
magnification. The Lighten/Darken con-
trol may be set incorrectly.Very light
subjects may require setting the control
toward Darken. There may be bright
ambient light affecting the exposure.
Pictures too dark: The camera may be
too far from the subject for the selected
magnification. The Lighten/Darken con-
trol may be set incorrectly.Very dark
subjects may require setting the control
toward Lighten.
Subject not sharp: The camera is at the
wrong distance from the subject. (Pictures
also will beincorrectly exposed — too
light or too dark.)
Portions of picture out of focus, or
distorted subject:
The camera is not
parallel to the subject.
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Care and Maintenance
Lens care: Avoid touching the lens.To
removedust or fingerprints,breatheon
the lens and wipe it gently with a clean,
soft facial tissue. Do not use silicone-
treated eyeglass tissues.
Temperature: The camera and film are
designed for use at temperatures of
55-95°F (13-35°C). Storebelow 75°F
(24°C). Never leave film or a loaded cam-
era in a hot area (such as the luggage
compartment of a car).
Caution: To prevent electric shock, do
not remove camera covers. No user serv-
iceable parts inside. Refer servicing to the
nearest Polaroid Service Center.
EMC statement
Polaroid Corporation certifies that this
product conforms to the following
standards:
Safety: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
EMC: EN55022, Class B; EN50082-1; IEC
801-2, 801-3, 801-4
Camera specifications
Magnification1Lens-to-subject
distance Lens focal length
2Effective
Lens aperture Depth of field
3
0.2X (20%) 52 in./132cm 221mm f/20 8.8 in./22cm
0.4X (40%) 26 in./66cm 188mm f/34 3.8 in./10cm
1X (100%) 9.9 in./25cm 128mm f/47 0.86 in./2.2cm
2X (200%) 4.8 in./12cm 85.4mm f/67 0.31 in./0.8cm
3X (300%) 3.1 in./8cm 64mm f/100 0.20 in./0.5cm
1If the exact magnification must be documented, include a scale in the picture (26). The scale
and the subject must be at the same distance from the camera.
2The camera contains separate lenses for each magnification. Each lens has the proper focal
length for minimum perspective distortion and more working space between the camera and
subject,and a small lens aperture for better depth of field.
3 Thedepth of field, or distance zone within which thesubject will bein sharp focus, islimited
in close-up photography.The zonewill extend about half its distancein front of,and half
behind, the point of sharpest focus.
Note:The camera has a fixed shutter speed of 1/50 sec.
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Free technical assistance
If you need assistance or additional infor-
mation about specific applications, call
toll free at 1-800-225-1618, Mon.-Fri., 8 AM
to 8PM (Eastern time). Or, write to the
Customer Care Center, Polaroid Corpora-
tion, 201 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA,
01730-1406.
If outside the U.S.A., contact the nearest
Polaroid Office. (See list on back page.)
Warranty
Your Macro 5 camera has been thorough-
ly tested and inspected before shipment.
All parts are guaranteed against defects
in materials and workmanship for one full
year from the date of original purchase.
During this period,any such defects will
beremedied by Polaroid Corporation
without charge, except for transportation
costs. The warranty excludes damage
resulting from normal wear, mishandling
or accident, and a charge will be made for
such repairs. The warranty does not in-
clude the batteries, or damage caused by
leaking batteries.
U.S.A.: This warranty excludes conse-
quential damages.
Outside U.S.A.: This warranty does not
affect your statutory rights.
Service
Before returning a camera for service,
contact the Polaroid Customer Care
Center or the nearest Polaroid Office for
shipping and service information. The
camera should be packed in its original
shipping carton or other sturdy container,
and shipped, prepaid and insured, to the
nearest Polaroid Office.
Battery cautions
•The batteries used in this device may pre-
sent a risk of one or more of the following
occurrences: Release of toxic materials,
release of flammable vapors, rise in
surface temperature. Do not recharge,
incinerate or mutilate.
•Replace batteries with same type. Use of
another battery type may present a risk of
fire or explosion.
•Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep
away from children. Do not disassemble
and do not dispose of in fire. Thecell may
explode. Check with local codes for possi-
ble special disposal instructions.
•When replacing batteries, replace all at
the same time. Mixing fresh and dis-
charged batteries could increase internal
cell pressure and rupture the discharged
batteries.
Radio and television interference
FCC requirements
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditons:
1This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference
2This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
causeundesired operation.
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. only)
Warning: Changes or modifications to
this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could
void the user’sauthority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with thelimits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are de-
signed to provide reasonableprotection
against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.If thisequip-
ment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning theequipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate thereceiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
EMI Notice (Canada)
This digital apparatus does not exceed
the Class B limits for radio noise emis-
sions from digital apparatus set out in
the Radio Interference Regulations of
theCanadian Department of Communi-
cations.
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Polaroid Offices and Service Centers
Africa
Polaroid (Europa) B.V.
Jozen Place
Northdowns Office Park
17 Georgian Crescent
Bryanston East,
Johannesburg,
South Africa
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Australia
Polaroid Australia Pty. Ltd.
1315 Lyonpark Road
P.O. Box 163
North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Belgique/België
Polaroid (Belgium) N.V.S.A.
Rue Colonel Bourg 111
Kolonel Bourgstraat 111
1140 Bruxelles/1140 Brussel
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: 32 78 155 905
Brasil
Polaroid do Brasil Ltda.
Av. Paulista, 177611º andar
Cerqueira Cesar
São Paulo Capital
01310-921
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Canada
Polaroid Canada Inc.
350 Carlingview Drive
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 5G6
Tel.: [phone]
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Toll free: (1-800) 268 6970
Ceská Republika
Polaroid Prague
Cistovicka 44
16300 Prague 6
Czech Republic
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China
Polaroid of Shanghai Ltd.
2200 Yan An Road (W),
Suite 1001
Shanghai International
Trade Center, Shanghai
200335
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Danmark
Polaroid a.s.
Blokken 75, 3460 Birkerød
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Deutschland
Polaroid GMBH
Sprendlinger Landstrasse
109
63069 Offenbach, Germany
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Eastern Mediterranean
Polaroid Athens Office
Signeon Agioplastron 11
15125 Maroussi
Athens, Greece
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España
Polaroid (España), S.A
Calle Orense 16, 2a planta
28020 Madrid, Spain
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France
Polaroid (France) S.A.
12 Bis Ave. Gay Lussac
La Clef de Saint-Pierre, B.P. 7
78996- Elancourt Cédex
Tel.: [phone]
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Hong Kong
Polaroid (Far East) Ltd.
32/F Windsor House
311 Gloucester Road
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Polaroid (Italia) S.p.A.
Via Piave 11
21051 Arcisate (Varese)
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Japan
Nippon Polaroid
Kabushiki Kaisha,
Mori Building No. 30
Toranomon 3-2-2
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105
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Fax: [phone]
Del interior al 91 (800) 70
727
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Middle East
Polaroid Dubai Office
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United Arab Emirates
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Reparaties:
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Polaroid Caribbean
Corporation
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Russia
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Polaroid, o.z.
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127 24 Skärholmen,
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U.K.
Polaroid (U.K.) Ltd. &
Polaroid Export Operations
Wheathampstead House
Codicote Road.
Wheathampstead
Hertfordshire AL4 8SF
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Freefone: (800) 010119
U.S.A.
Polaroid Corporation
Cambridge, MA 02139,
U.S.A.
Tel.: Toll free
1-800-343-5000
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