Polaroid REVUE 5005 Instruction sheet

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REUttE5005
POLAROID LAND CAMERA
Bedienungsanle¡tung
Operating lnstructions . Mode d'emploi
Gebruiksaanw¡jzing . lstruzioni d'uso

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Kamera-Erláuterung
A Objektiv K Hell-/Dunkel-Einstellung
L Schalter f ür manuelle
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N Sockel f ür Blitzschiene
O Sucher
P Largze:t-Belichtungsanzeige
Q Traoer emen
R Stalvgew,inde
Daumenstütze
Bild-Záhlwerk (das Záhtwerk
stellt sich auf ,,10", wenn ein
neuer oder teilweise ver-
brauchter Filmpack in die
Kamera eingelegt wird, záhlt
rückwárts und zeigt damit die
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Einstellrad für manuelle
Entfernungseinstellung
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Film-Ladeklappe
Film-Ladeklappe
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Bild vor Lichteinfall; wenn die
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Elektrisches Fotoauge
Sensor für Langzeit-
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K Lighten/Darken control
L Focus swltch
[,4 Socket for a future accessory
N FiashBar socket
O Vrewfinder
P Use f lash or tripod '
rnd oator
Neckstrap
Tripod socket
Thumb grip
Picture counter (goes to 10
when you load a new or
partly used film pack into the
camera, counts down to
show how many pictures are
left)
Y Manual focus wheel
REVUE introduces sonar focusing - the ultimate in One-Step
photography.
The instant you see your p cture. just aim and shoot. With sonar focusing,
the camera sets the lens instantly. automalically.
How sonar focusing works
As you begin to press the shutter button. your camera releases sound
waves to the central part of the scene.
The frequencies are far beyond our range of hearing and travel at the
speed of sound.
The split second it takes for the sound to reach your subject and the echo
to return is fed into a tiny electron c computer inside the camera,
The computer uses th s time rneasurement to calculale the distance bet-
ween the caTnera ens and your subject, then signals a motor to turn the
lens until !ou. SUol€cT rs in s^a'p 'oc-rs.
This extraordinary cha n of events takes place in less than 1 /3 of a second.
Features
o Automalic and precise focusing in any light, even total darkness.
o Built-in "use flash or tripod" indicator.
. P¡ctures from 90 cm/3 feet to infinity (flash to 4 m/l2lee|).
o Can shoot as fast as every 1.5 seconds.
o 3-element, 1 14 mm lens.
o Variable aperture trom I /9,5 lo t/24.
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r Variable shutter speed from 1 / 1 B0 of a second to 1 second.
r Flash in daylight to eliminate shadows.
o Automatic time exposures to 1 second.
Film and flash
Your camera uses REVUE Polaroid SX-70 Land f ilm, and FlashBars. Each
REVUE film pack provides ten color pictures and contains a battery that
powers the camera. Each FlashBar has ten bulbs.
You will never waste a flash or film with this camera. lt will not let a bulb fire
when a film pack is empty and will not take a p¡cture when all the bulbs on
the side of the FlashBar facing the subject have been fired. Your camera
also finds the next good bulb in a partly used FlashBar.
To load the film (fig. 3)
Push the latch (E) forward. The film door will drop open.
Hold the fllm pack by its edges only.
Push the film pack into the camera until the narrow strip (V) snaps open.
Close the film door. The camera will immediately eject the film cover.
To remove an empty pack, pull the yellow tab (W).
To hold the camera
Grip it firmly in the palm of your left hand.
Place your right thumb on the thumb grip (S), index finger on the shutter
button, (C), and curl the other fingers ¡nto your palm (fig. 4).
Never put your fingers in front of the p¡cture exit slot.
Look through the viewf inder eyepiece. Be sure you can see all four comers
of the image area inside.
To take the picture
Squeeze the shutter button. The camera automatically sets the lens.
Hold the camera steady until the film !s ejected (fig. 4).
Renrove and handle the developing picture by its wide white border"
Use flash for most ¡ndoor pictures
lnsert a FlashBar into the FlashBar socket (fig. 5). Always do this *'ith the
camera pcfnting away from you.
You can take flash pictures of subjects ( 90 cm - 4 ml3-lzfeell fro¡n the
camera_
You will get particularly good flash pictures of people when they are i .2 -
2m (4 - 6 feet) away and near a colorful background.
Camera Parts
Lens
(3-element. 1 14 mm. f/9 5)
Transducer lsends the sound
waves and receives the
echo)
Shutter button
Cable release socket
Film door latch
Film door
Film shade (shields the film
from light; if it does not roll
back after the film is ejected,
gently lift its f ront end)
Picture exit slot
Electric eye
Sensor (for the "use f lash or
tripod" indicator)
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Flash pictures should not be taken where the atmosphere contains gases
or dust that may be ignited by a spark.
The "use flash or tripod" ind¡cator
When you are not using flash, a red light may appear under the viewfinder
(P) as you begin to press the shutter button.
It warns that the light¡ng on the scene is not bright enough for picture taking
without a tripod or other firm support.
Release the shutter button. Use flash or place the camera on a tripod for a
time exposure.
You can use flash ¡n dayl¡ght
This feature, called "fill{lash", can correct lighting situations that might
otherwise produce disappointing results.
Although you can use "fill{lash" when your subjects are 90 cm - 4 m (3 -
12 feet) from the camera, you will get particularly good results when they
are 1.2 - 2m (4 - 6 feet) away.
Here is how "fill-flash" can help in daylight:
In strong sunlight, flash can fill in harsh facial shadows with even, flattering
light.
ln bringht sunlight, your subject may be forced to squint. Take your subject
out of the direct sunlight and use flash.
When the sun is behind your subject (but not shining directly into the lens)
your subject usually will be too dark in the p¡cture. "Fill-flash" can provide
the added light your subject needs.
lndoor flash hints
Watch the background
To assure that t wi I be well lit by the flash, the background should be color-
ful and near your subject.
When the background is dark. or beyond the f lash range, it will be too dark
in the piclure.
To avoid a f ash ref lection
When shooting toward a reflective object or background (mirror, window.
eyeglasses. etc.), stand to one side of your subject and shoot from a-
angle to avoid a flash ref lection ¡n the picture.
However, when the reflective surface is smooth and f lat and is the central
part of your main subject (glass-enclosed art, wall hanging, etc.), shoot ng
at an angle may cause the sound waves to reflect away from the camera
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lf this happens, the lens will be set incorrectly and your picture may be
unsharp.
To avoid this, you can set the lens manually (see To set the lens manu-
ally).
Arrange groups carefully
All the people in a group should be about the same distance from the
camera. Then everyone will be lit evenly by the flash.
Picture hints
o Outdoors, in bright sunlight, stand so the sun is behind you or to the
side.
o Move in close. You will get particulary good results when your subject is
about 1.2 - .1 .5 m (4 - 5 feet) from the camera.
r Bright sunlit days are especially suitable for action pictures. Your
camera's shutter will work at top speed, stopping all but extremely fast
action. For best results, have your subjects move toward you, rather
than across the picture.
o Watch the background. lt should complement your subjects, not distract
from them. Keep it simple.
T¡me exposures
Your camera can make automatic time exposures up to one second.
Keep the camera steady by plac¡ng it on a firm support - a tripod is
best - and use the cable release.
To take the picture. hold the cable release button down until the film is
ejected.
For best resulls indoors, stand so bright lights are behind you or to the side.
Tips on outdoor lighting
Outdoors, your camera's electric eye controls the lens opening and sh -:::'
- : , 'r ret iust the right amount of Iight reach the film.
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j' :" :.. - - l- : -. ^ r: r,'vhen a bright background is a large part of tl: s - : - -
.^: -:':-'. -r-: r-::lan your subject, the electric eye sets thc .a-=-=
' --'.'= :¿:- r-, --r r::S ng yoursubjectto appeartoodark in t-e : : --=
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Dark backgrounds: When a dark background is a large part of the scene
and reflects less light than your subject, the electric eye will again set the
camera for the background. Now, your subject may appear toó light.
This time, either move closer to your subject or set the Lighten/Darken
control (K) toward Darken (fig. 6 c) to darken your subject.
To set the lens manually
A few special situations call for setting the lens manually:
¡ When shooting straight-on through glass, it will block the sound waves
from reaching your subject. The lens will focus on the glass and your
picture may be unsharp. Screens or bars could cause the same result.
o When shooting at an angle toward a flat, smooth surface (glass-
enclosed art, wall hanging, etc.), the sound waves may reflect away
from the camera. lf this happens, your picture may be unsharp.
To set the lens manually: Set the focus switch (L) to the manual posit¡on
(f ig. 7). Then estimate the camerato-subject distance and turn the manual
focus wheel (Y) until that distance is oppos¡te the white pointer (Z). The
yellow broken line shows your camera's flash range: 90 cm - 4 m (3
1 2 feet).
When you have finished using the manual focus system, remember
to flip the focus switch back to the automat¡c pos¡tion.
Picture problems and their solutions
Repeated spots: lf a repeated spot or bar pattem appears on the picture,
the rollers inside the camera need cleaning.
It is best to check the rollers each t¡me you load film.
To clean the rollers: ln dim light, open the film door and rotate the rollers
(8 a). Remove any specks of dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth, moistened
with water if needed. Check the raised ends (8 b) on the top roller; dirt can
collect there too.
Part of the picture is fogged: White areas on the picture mean light
reached the film before the picture was taken. This can happen when you
remove and reinsert a film pack in the light. The top picture will always be
fogged; others may be fogged in one corner. lt is best to remove and re-
insert a film pack in dim light.
Párt of the picture is missing: This happens when you damage the film by
squeezing the pack above and below the yellow tab. As you load the
camera, remember to hold the film pack by its edges.
Causes of luzzy pictures
o Moving the camera during picture iaking Hold the camera steady until
the film is ejected from the camera.
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Taking a picture in dim light. When the red light appears in the view-
finder, remember to use flash or a tripod.
Shooting through glass. The glass will block the sound waves from
reaching your subjeci and the lens will focus on the glass. Set the lens
manually.
Forgetting to reset the focus switch to the automatic pos¡tion after set-
ting the lens manually.
The sound waves striking a foreground object and not reaching your
subject. As you press the shutter button, the sound waves travel to the
central part of the scene. Be sure they have a clear path to your subject.
Shooting at an angle toward a smooth, flat surface. The sound waves
will reflect away from the camera. Set the lens manually.
Your subject was closer to the camera than 90 cm (3 feet).
Your subject moved during picture taking. (You will get the best action
pictures when your subject is moving toward you, ralher than across
the picture.)
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Camera problems and their solutions
lf the camera does not eject the film cover:
1 . Press the shutter button. lf the cover is not eiected, in dim light remove
the film pack, then reinsed it.
2" lf the cover still is not ejected, remove the pack (its battery may be dead)
and insert a new one.
lf the film is not eiected when you press the shutter bütton:
1. Check the picture counter; the film pack may be empty.
2. Checkthe FlashBar.
3. ln dim light, pull the film pack out. Reinsert the pack. The film should
r come out when you close the door. lf ihe top piece of film is pushed for-
ward when you re¡nsert the pack, pull that piece out. Then, close the
door.
4. lf the above fail to get your camera working, insert a new film pack. The
battery in the first pack may be dead.
lf the film cover or film is eiected only part way:
1. Release the film shade so it snaps back.
2. In dim light, open the film door and pull the cover or film out.
3. lf the camera still does not work properly, remove the film pack (its
battery may be weak) and insert a new one.
lf these remedies fail to get the camera operating, call Customer Service at
the nearest FOTO-QUELLE Office.
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Care of your system
The camera
Treat your camera with care. Rough handling may damage delicate parts.
The lens and viewfinder will seldom need cleaning. lf they do, blow off any
dust, then wipe them gently with a clean, lint{ree cloih. From time to time
clean the rollers inside the film door with a similar cloth, moistened with
water if necessary.
The film
REVUE Polaroid SX-70 Land film, like all film, should be kept cool. lf
poss¡ble, store below 24 "C. For longer storage, keep below l8 'C. ln its
sealed box, the film can be refrigerated (not frozen).
Let it reach room temperature before using it. This will take at least an hour.
To preserve its freshness, keep the film sealed in its protective box until
ready for use. Then, take the same care of a loaded camera as you do of
your film. Keep the camera in a cool place (but not a refrigerato0.
The pictures
When your SX-70 picture comes out of the camera, handle it by its wide
whiie border. Do not bend, crush, or fold the picture. Do not cut the pic-
ture's borders, th¡s can ruin the picture.
The brilliant pictures made with your SX-70 system are among the most
stable and resistant to fading ever known in photography'
Fingerprints on your pictures can be easily removed. Simply "m¡st" the
surfáce with your breath, then lightly polish with a tissue or a soft clean
cloth.
Electron¡c flash
Your camera was designed to use FlashBar with which it will produce well
exposed pictures over ihe full flash range from about 90 cm - 4 m
(3 * 12 feet).
To obtain information and help
lf you are unable to get good pictures, review this instruction book. lncor-
re-ct operation of the camera may be the cause. lf you need further help,
and before you return your camera for repair, please contact the nearest
FOTO-QUELLE Office. lf you write about a problem, please state the ca-
mera model, explain the problem and, if possible, enclose sample pic-
tures. lnclude your return address.
Copies and enlargements
Beáutiful copies and enlárgements can be made from your favorite
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EEYUE SI 70 pictures. For copy service information. contact your FOTO-
QUELLE Office.
Warranty
lf this camera proves defective within three years of the original pur-
c_hase_ date, we will repair or, at our option, replace it free of chárge.
We will make no charges for labor, service or parts. We will also sup-ply
one pack of film, to replace pictures spoiled before the defect waá
identified. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident,
misuse or tampering with the camera_ Repairs to correct such
damage will be made at a reasonable charge.
To take advantage of this warranty, the camera must be returned to
and repaired by the FOTO-QUELLE Service Center.