Polaroid 1000 User manual

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IT'S EASY!
Just aim and press the button. Your p¡cture e¡ects automatically
and develops before your eyes.
Throughout the text you will f ind a series of numbers. Each of these
refers to a picture on the fold-out pages at the back.
Camera parts
A. Viewfinder
B. Socket for Electronic Flash
# 2351 and Flashbars
Lens
Shutter button
Film door latch
Prcture exit slot
Lighten. Darken control
Electric eye
Picture counter
Slot for Tripod Mount
Serial number (insrde camera)
G
H,
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J
K,
C
D
E,
F,
The picture counter: The cou nter moves 10 ' 'l 0 " when a f ilm pack is
inserled and the f ilm door is closed After you take a picture the counter
wrll rndrcate how many pictures are left in t¡e f ilm pack. When you have
taken Ihe tenth picture, the counter will be biank and the camera will not
operate. (lf you should relnsert a partly used or empty pack, the counter
willalso automatically reset to "10" )
How to take the picture
Film loading: Your camera uses oniy Polaroid SX-70 Land film. Each
f ilm pack provrdes ten color pictures and also contains a battery to
power the camera. To load f ilm, push the latch (1 ) f orward to open the
f ilm door Hoid the f ilm pack by the edges only (2) and insert lt all the way
rnto the camera. Close the f ilm door keeping your f ingers away f rom the
exit slcl. The camera wrll immediately ejecl the f rlm cover 13) Bemove t.
(lf the cover is not elected, see " Camera probiems. ")
How to hold the camera: Hold the camera in the palm of your left
hand (4)
Never put your ltngers tn f ront of the picture exit sk¡t or the electric eye.

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To aim and shoot: Look through the vlewf nder. Be sure you can see all
four corners of the image area. Posrl on yourself so your subjecl "f ills"
the viewf inder. Don't come closer than 1 Zrn(.4 ft ) P ace your right
forefinger on the shutter button (5). Tne other f nqers should be óurled
rnto your palm, as shown. To steady the camera press your right thumb
firmly against the picture counter. Hold the camera steady and genily
press the shutter button. Hold the button in unt the picture comes out
oÍ the exit s ot. Remove the picture, which wil develop by tself , n the
light, before your eyes. Do not bend, squeeze or cut the p cture
To remove an empty f ilm'pack: Open the f ilm door Pul the pack out
by the yei ow tab
lndoor pictures
For rndoor p ctures use the Polaroid Electronic F ash = 2351 or the 1 0-
bulb Po aro c F ashoar Both are specially designed for your camera On
the use of the E ecironrc Flash + 2351 , see the instructions accom-
panying t¡a1 accessory 1f you use a Flashbar, insert it f irmly into the
socket on the top of the camera (6). Always do this with the camera
point ng arli av rrom vou After the f ive bulbs on one side have been f red,
reverse the F asr ca. ior f ive more f lashes When allthe bulbs on the side
facing the suc ec: na,,'e been fired, the camera will not operate, so that
you wr I not !\,asie i ,t^ 'you should nsert a partly used Flashbar, the
camera w a.lio-a: .a !,se ect the next f resh bulb for the next f lash
pictu re
Never use lias. ,','a.e :.a a!mosphere contatns gases or dusl that may
be ignited b1 a sca'¿
Staywithin the flash range: Yourflash range ts 1 2-2,7 m(4-9 ft.) with
the Electronlc F as- -- 23:' ' 2-2.4m (4-B Ít ) with a F ashbar. Closer,
yoLrrsubjectwr oe::t l-: aad fuzzy.Farlher away, yoursublectwill
5e too dark
Arrange groups carefully: Allthe persons in a group should be about
the same distance from thé camera, to assure théy *iil arr oálii"-uenrv óv
the f lash,
Outdoor p¡ctures
ln P^lghl daytight stand so the light comes f rom behind you or f rom the
:^0-9 u9 not,shootdirec|y into the sunlight. Generally, subject and
DacKground bIghlness should be aboul the same. Uheven llohtino
could "fool" the camera's electric eye, which measures the lighi it"
"sees" coming f rom the scene and éets the shutter according'iy for an
exposure. When taking pictures of pe_ople in shade, under he"aíiLy over_
cast skies or at dusk, use f lash lsee Flash in dayLght,,), f or sceríic pió_
tures r. less than bright light. rest the carte.a on'aiirm support or use a
tripod
Watch the background: lf a large part of the backqround is much
darker than your main subject, tñe electrrc eye will iénd to set the expo_
:yS-fgl that background and the sublecl w i1 be too light in the picturá
'T Ine background is brighrer than the mai^ subject. thé electric eye wr,l
tend to sel the exposure for the bright backgroúnd and, as a resúlt, the
subject will be too dark in the pictuie. you cán correct this faurt in onétt
two ways Either come close to the subject, so that the etectriC éyJ - -
sees orly a littte of the background ór aolust tne figntenlóáiXLn
conlrol Also, you can somerrmes rgrte- tné rnain sub]eci. ,t ñ i roó
dark. by using flash (see 'Ftasr in davi.ght .;.
The Lighten/Darken control: For most pictures, leave the
Lighten / Darken control al the norma poirtron (7A) However, lf the
main subject is too light or too dark n a daylighi prcture, you can use th¡s
control to ad just the exposure f or another pióture in the dame rocat,ón -
gng the same ligiling For a sma change. turn it one mark toward e ther
Lr,ghten (78) or Darken 17C); for a greater change move it two marks
The electronic control circuitry n this camera wás designed to reáolot¡
the daylight and the light f rom'the f ash and combine thám tq proár". á
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The background is important: P ace your sublect c ose to a colorf ul
:ackground, if you ca^ - :- s ,.ray both the subject and the back-
:-cund will be lve : :.: : :"'< or d stant backgrounds.

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properly exposed picture. Remember that the sublect should be within
the f lash range. You will get best results when your subjects are about
1 5-1 .Bm (5-6 ft ) f rom the camera
1. lf thesublect is in theshade and the background ls bright. theexpo-
sure is in danger of being either too much for the background or too little
for the subject tsy adding f lash, you can create an attractive, sunny,
bright picture
2. When the subject is lit f rom the side by strong sunlight, usrng f lash
can soften or elimrnate unpleasant harsh shadows. ln bright suniight,
use a Flashbar The Electronrc Flash + 2351 may not f ire in bright
daylight
3. A face thal s lit on y by a blue sky and not directly by the sun woulci
have a bluish aprlearance. The addition of f lash provides the sense of
su nsh i ne.
4. ln a outdoo. s tuations other than bright daylight, the shutter wili
remain open for a re atrvely long exposure time, resulting in blurred pic-
tures. Using f ash reduces the exposure time and results in sharp
pictu res.
The film shade
Each p cture lrdi r !..r ta(e w I come out of the camera in the same way
as the f ilm co,. e' is 1 s elected, you will notice a black shade on top of
it. This shace ,! aJic'naI cally spring back into the camera when the
film coveror O a:-'e s most of thewayout. lts purpose isto shield the
picture f rorn , gr: a-, :g 1te f rst moments of deve opment.
Do not tamper .'. :' :.e: -' sttade. it is a deltcate part of the camera
system.
Pictures in hot and cold weather
TheSX-70f ln',', r .. o.s- -:s; tswhen used attemperaturesbetween
7 Cl45 ' a ::-- -r =
When it is hot, keep camera, film and developing piclures away f rom
direct sun. hot cars and all hot surfaces and areaé'
When it is below 7.C (45.F), keep your camera and fllm as warrn as
posstDre. put each developing picture immediate y ¡nto a warm lnside
pocket for at least three mlnuies.
Care of the syslem
Camera: Keep i1 free f rom dirt and dust f t¡e camera body needs
cleanrng, simpty wrpe rt wrth a damp cloth To clean the ient, vrewiinder
wrf.ogw and electrlc eye, blow off any dust a¡cj then wipe gen|y with a
soft, lint-f ree cloth
Development rollers: Dirl on the rollers (B) n the f ilm compartment
door can cause repeated spots, bar patterís and other faulis on your
pictures. Inspect the rollers regular y to be sure they are clean. While
cleaning the roilers, it is best tó leave an ernpty fllm §ack tn the camera,
to prevent dust and dirt f rom entering the f r m compartment. Rotale both
rollers with- you r f inger, they should move Íreety. R'emove dirt with a
clean, linl-f ree cloth, moistened with water if nécessary. Cñeck ine enOs
of the rollers, where dirt may col ect. as weil as the picíure exn sf ót- " ""
Film: Store f ilm in a coor place. Do no1 oreak the sear on the f irm box untii
y_o-u,grp ready to use the,f ilm part cu ar y.avoid leaving your f rlm or a
loaded camera in a hot, humrd place. such as ihe giové'or luggage corr
partment of a car, or tn direct sun la¡t
l_i9!u1eg: The brillrant pictures made !vrth your SX,7O system are ar-no.c
the most stable and resistant to fad ng evei known in photography f :ei
are extraordinarily durable, but you should take care not toÍolO or
crease them. Do not cut a plcture or trim 1s borders, as this wou d
destroy its structure.
Ig,y^.^T 9,?_r lV remove f rngerpr nts o¡ your pictures by ,,misting ir=
sunace wttn your ttreath and then polishing with atissueora sófi : :a.
cloth
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Causes ol luzzy or blurred pictures
Camera movement: Squeeze the shulter button gently and always
hold the camera steady !nt the picture is elected and all camera
sounds stop.
Camera problems
lf you are using the Electronic Flash + 2351 , the camera will not operate
when the unit is turned off or not f ully charged. Check the f lash controls
as descr bed in the nstructions for the f lash unit.
lf the camera does not operate when an unused side of a Flashbar is
facing the sublect, reverse the Flashbar or insert a new one. lf you can
then take a picture the f irst side was f aulty.
lf the camera elects the f ilm cover or f ilm only part way when you close
the f ilm door or press the shutter button, the battery in the f ilm pack may
be weak. Be ease the fi m shade so that it snaps back into the camera,
and puil the f ilm or f ilm cover out.
lf the camera fa s to elect the f ilm cover or f ilm, the cause may be a weak
or dead battery insert a new pack. lf the f ilm cover does not come out,
press the shutter button lf this fails to get the camera operating, please
contact the nearest Po aroid off ice.
Return any f au ty f 1m to Polaroid or to your dealer, who wiil replace it,
provided the f lm ¡as not passed its expiration date.
]aking a picture in other than bright sunlight without using f lash:
For b.est results outdoors in other th-an orighríunir.q-ht, prace thÉ cámera
on a firm support or use a trrpod, or use fla"sh. "
Subject closerthan 1.2m.(4 ft.): your camera was designed to give
sharp pictures of subjects 1 .2m (4 tt.) or more áwáy.
Subject movement: Generally, the subject should hold still untilthe
picture is ejected.
Other picture faults and their cure
Repeated spots or bars on picture: Clean the rollers (see ,,Care of the
system").
Part of image area is blank: The f ilm pack was probablv damaoed
before or white being loaded. Never sq'ueeze á t,tñ. pair]ñ"ió'rri,i
:?^el,9-rLrr,?y teak.onto the rollers and onto the back of the pictlre.
urean tne roilers before taking f urther pictures. Avoid contaci with the
chemicals.
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To obtain information and helP
lf you are unabie to get good piclures, incorrect operation of the camera
oía fault ln the caméra may be the cause. Review thls instruction book.
lf you need f urther help, and before you return your camera for repair,
please conlact the nearest Polaroid off ice or see your dealer' lf you write
ábout a problem, please state the camera model, explatn the protllem
and enclose sample pictures. lnclude your return address.
Accessories
Elecironic Flash #2351
Accessory Kit 1 86 A * contains a Self Timer, a Trlpod Mount and
a luc te picture f rarne
Carry-All Cases 137 and 138 - with shoulder strap and pockets Will
hold óarrera. i m. F ashbars and accessories.
Compartment Case 187 - a hard-bodied case with shouider strap.
Will hcld ca.¡era f irn Flashbars.
Soft Case t 88 - ,'i t¡ s¡oulder strap. Will hold camera. f ilm, Flashbars
Album 129 - ro ds 40 SX-70 pictures.
Album Refill 130 - to e.iarge Album I29.