Polaroid 3000 User manual

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The pictures that relate to the text are on the fold-out pages at
the back.
Camera parts
A. Viewfinder
B. Flashbar socket
C. Distance scale
D. FIash range guide
E. Lens
F. Shutter button
G. Film door latch
H. Film door (open)
l. Picture exit slot
How the camera works
J. Lighten/Darken control
K. Electric eye
L. Rangefinder window
(Model 3000)
M. Film compartment
N. Development rollers
O. Picture counter
P. Serial number
Film loading: Your camera uses only Polaroid SX-70 Land film.
Each fllm pack provides ten color pictures and also contains a
batteryto powerthe camera. To load film, push the latch (1) for-
ward to open the film door. Hold the film pack by the edges only
(2) and insert it all the way into the camera. Close the film door,
keeping your fingers away from the exit slot. The camera will
immediately eject the film cover (3). Remove it. (lf the cover is
not ejected, see page 10.)
To remove an empty film pack: Open the film door. Pull the
pack out by the yellow tab.
The picture counten The counter (4) moves to "10" when a film
pack is inserted and the film door is closed. After you take a
picture, the counter will indicate how many pictures are left in the
film pack. When you have taken the tenth picture, the counter will
be blank and the camera will not operate. (lf you should reinsert
a partly used or empty pack, the counter will also automatically
reset to "10".)
How to hold the camera: Hold the camera in the palm of your
left hand (5) or grip it with the fingers over the viewflnder housing
and the thumb under the camera (6).

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Never.put your fingers in front of the picture exit slot, the
electric eye, or the rangefinder window.
Viewing th.e subject: Look through the viewfinder. Be sure you
can see all four corners of the image area.
Focusing
ln orderto ge1 sharp and clear pictures, you mustfocus the cam-
era correctly for the distance between thé lens and the most
im.portant parl ol your subject. With the Model 3000, you can do
this either with the double-image rangefinder (see below) or by
estimating the subject distance and settinq the distance bcale'
accordingly (see page 5). With the Model 2OOO, you must use the
distance scale.
The rangefinder (Model 3000)
ln the viewfinder, nearthe center of the image area, you will see a
small circle. Aim the circle at a part of the subiect that is distinctlv
horizontal. Choose something that is the same'distance from you'
as. the point you want sharpest in your picture. With a personi
this could be an eye, the mouth oithe ñorizontal part df a colÍar.
The distance scale (Model 3000 and Model 2(X)0)
Carefully estimate the distance f rom the camera to your subject.
Turn the lens ring until that distance is opposite the mark on the
top of the camera. In the picture (8), the lens is set for 1,5 m (Sft.).
How to take the picture
After focusing, f rame the subject caref ully in the viewfinder. Do
not change your distance from the subject after focusing. Place
your right forefinger on the shutter button (9). The other fingers
should be curled into your palm, as shown. To steady the cam-
era, press your right thumb firmly against the picture counter.
Hold the camera steady and gently press the shutter button. Hold
the button in until the picture comes out of the exit slot. Rernove
the picture, which will develop by itself, in the light, before your
eyes. Do not bend, squeeze or cut the picture.
Flash pictures
Accurate focusing is especially important with flash:
ln addition to setting the camera for sharp pictures, focus-
ing also affects exposure when flash is used. The camera
automatically sets the right exposure for the distance to
which the lens is set. lf the subject is not at the distance
for which the camera has been focused, the picture may
be too light or too dark. However, the camera can adjust
for minor errors so as to still produce a well exposed
flash picture.
For most indoor pictures you should use flash. Use the 10-bulb
Polaroid Flashbars which are specially designed for your camera.
The flash range of the camera extends f rom 1m (3ft,) to about 4,5m
(15Ít.). It is indicated by a dotted line on the distance scale.
lnsert a Flashbar firmly into the socket on the top of the camera
(10). After the flve bulbs on one side have been fired, reverse the
Flashbar for flve more flashes. When all the bulbs on the side
facing the subject have been fired, the camera will not operate, so
that you will not waste fllm. lf you should insert a partly used
Place your right forefinger on the lens ring (7).
Slowly rotate the ring back and forth. When
you s-ee two separate images, the subject is
out of focus.
Out of focus
Aclusr t:e tens r,ntil the two images merge into
one, \¡/ren i,oLr see a single distinct imaqé in the
clrcle, tne subject will be in focus.
ln focus

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Flashbar, the camera wi, a.utomaticary serect the next fresh burb
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contatns gases or dust that may be ignited by a spart . -
Three points to remember when using flash
l:_F9,"r" carefully: Focusin-g is important, not only for produc_
rng sharp pictures. but also fór getting corieciy exposed flash
pictures. tf the tens is not focuséd á;;r;ái;ty,'l riáiñ"pi.trrJi.,"v
be too light or too dark, u. *"liá. ;;;h;;;.''' '
?. Ilr" background is imgorfant: place your subject close to a
tisht-cotored backorou¡.fl, tt you ián. i;-úír-;ut bd,iiñ;;;bÉ;
and the backgroun-d wiil Ée ri,é[ lit."' "'
3. Arrange groups carefulty: All the persons in a group should
be about the same distance lro_m the "áráá, io assure thev will
all be tit eventy by the flash. wr,,é,i iiüáiü;i;ñ;,*iiii.;á#;:
onty the person ón wnom *re i"n1 üálrá.r;;i ;iliil ;;;;'¿it;"
exposed; the others wiil be too ligtri ói ióó;";"i.
ror spectat purposes, you can use flash in daytight (see page g).
Outdoor pictures
on sunny days, stand so the right comes from behind you or from
the side. Do not shoot directtyinto tná .rnlü'Ái ééÁ"rílv, ,r'úi".l,t
and background brightness JÉoriá ii" "o,jüitÁL same. uneven
Iighting could ,,footñ the camera's "t";t,i;;y;; ;hich measures
the light it "sees" coming fro, iñ.-;;;;J#i'..t. the shutter
accordingly for an exposure.
Watch.the background.. .lf a large part of the background is much
darker than your main subject, tf,é eieitr¡c ey. *if f téná ü-r;t;h;,,
exposure for that backoroünd,'a"a ir,e Jüol.e.,ti *iu ¡. üiirür,t.,,"
in the picture. tf the baiksrouh; l; i;;Is;i;lih;; the main subiect.
the etectric. eye wil tend r-o set thé ,iip"d.,ii" iJi til;d;i;'Ái i,;:,i:",,
sround and. as a resutr. rh.e subject riirlr u"ioá'¿ári i; fÉ; ñi.i;r..
You can coirect tnis taúti ¡n áne';i.t;',iáy.l"ritrr.. come close to
the subject, so that the etectriJév" ;,éJ.r;tnli a titfle of the
background, or adjust the Lighten/Darken control (see below).
Arso,.you can sometimes Iighten the main subject, if it is too'
dark, by using flash (see pa-ge g).
Sharpness - from near to far - in sunlight: On bright, sunnv
flx,,; i[ # i ; s L' ? ;,f j 1'á ? ;: ñTJi it Íi.i,J.:¿:i #, fl ii ] ] iíiii?t,'
lx "rÍil ii f; i ii'"}u,' ¡Iirl tec h n i q u e * iii ñ ói woi*';; ;';¿;i ü ;v''
The,Lighten/Darken confrol: For most pictures, leave the
Lrgnren/uarKen control at the normal position (.1 1A).
However, if the main subject is to.o light or too'dart<'in a daylight
picture, you can use this-control to aójust the exposure fói'án"- -
othe.r picture in the same location and'the iare i¡ql.'rtinq.loi ,
smalt change, turn it one mark toward eiflrer LiéhiÉn'iiíbi;r-
Darken .(1 'l,C); for a greater change ,ore ¡ftwó'rarts. Ol not ,s"
rne controt to correct lor flash.pictures.that are too light or too
dark. Such results are generally caused Ov iñáócuratdtocusiáé.
The film shade
Each picture,that you take wil come out of the camera in the same
ryay.as rne frtm cover. As it is ejected, you will notice a black
:I-"9: ql top,of it.,This shade wilt uuidrátióáiry sprins baól into
rne camera when the f¡lm cover is most of the way out. The shade
will appear in the same manner with the ejection ót-each ói.ü;;:"
rrs purpose-ts to sh¡etd the_.loicture from light during the first
moments of deveropment. The foilowing ¡iustrát¡oñs sñow-how the
Tilm snaoe operates.
ffiryw
?g_!ot lamper with the film shade; it is a delicate part of thé
camera syslem.

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Pictures in hot and cold weather
Jlr: SX-7_0^llT_yjJJ S¡ve be-s_t resutts when used at temperatures
between 7"C (45"F) and 35oC (95oF). please observe thé following
precautions.
When.it is hot, keep camera, film and developing pictures awav
rrom otrect sun, hot cars and all hot surfaces and áreas.
When it is below 7oC (45oF), keep your camera and fllm as warm
as possible. P-ut each developing pitture immediately ¡"to á wiim
inside pocket for at least thrde rñiñutes.
Flash in daylight
You can use flash outdoors to get better pictures in a variety
of conditions:
1; !, !!.,light,ordeep sáade, use flash to avoid the long exposure
trme that would be required with daylight alone. Remeñbei. lono
exposure t¡mes can lead to blurred pictures because of camera"
movement.
2. When.the background is very bright, but your subiect is in shade.
use flash to brighten the subject.\&iÍh dailightuÉn", tf,é - ---'
:1!l_19: eJectri,c, eye wou td t-en d. to. set th ó e-*posr re ioi ihe brig ht
bacKground and the subject would be too dark.
3,;!y!! y?u,,,t.ubject away from the sun and then use flash to tighten
the face. ln this.way yo.u can avoid the strained expression thát is
so common with people looking toward bright sunlight. At thé -
same trme, you can avoid the unpleasant deep shadows often cast
by a hi§h sun.
Remember to focus accurately: Keep the subject within the
camera's flash range. You will génerall! get the Í¡est results when
the subject is about 1,5to 2m (bto 6ft.) from the camera.
Electronic flash
Some electronic flash units may work well with your camera.
Others mgy not be compatible with your camera toi raiióuJiea-
sons, and may produce unsatisfactory results, or even damage the
camera.
Before you buy an electronic flash unit, check with your dealer or
with the manufacturer of the flash unit, to be sure ii is suitable ior
u!-e wlth your camera. If in doubt, contact the nearest polaroid -
office (addresses on back page).
Care of the system
Camera: Keep itfree from dirt and dust. lf the camera body needs
cleaning, simply wipe it with a damp cloth. To clean the lens, - - - -
viewfinder window and electric eye, blow off anv dust and thán
wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Development rollers: Dirt on the rollers (12) in the fllm com-
partment door can cause repeated spots, bar'patterns and other
faults on your pictures. lnspect the rolleis reg'ularly, to ¡e surJ
they are clean. While cleaning the rollers, it ié besiio Ieave án
9mply film pack in the camerá, to prevenf dust and dirt from énter_
ing the film compartment. Rotate both rollers with vour fináei: -
they should move freely. Remove dirt with a clean, iint-free-clóth.
moistened with water if necessary. Check the ends of the rollersj
where dirt may collect, as well as-the plcture exit slot.
Film: Store film in a cool place. Do not break the seal on the film
box u¡til you are rea.dy to use the film. particularly avoid leáving
your film.or a loaded camera in a hot humid place, such as the"
glove or luggage compartment of a car, or in'direit sunligftt. -
Pictures: Do not fold, crease, cut or trim SX-70 pictures.
The.brilliant pictures made wjth your SX-70 syst'em are among the
most stable and resistant to fading ever known in photograph'y.

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For copies and enlargements
Beautiful copies and enlargements can be made f rom your
favorite pictures. For copy service information, contaci your
dealer or the nearest Polaroid office (addresses on back page).
Camera problems
Re.member that the camera will not operate when a Flashbar with
5 used bulbs facing the subject is on the camera, or when the
film pack is empty.
lf the camera does not operate when an unused side of a Flash-
bar is facing the subject, reverse the Flashbar or insert a new one.
lf.you can then take a picture, the flrst side v¡as faulty. Check the
Flashbar box for replacement information.
lf the camera ejects the fllm cover or film only part way when you
close the fllm door or press the shutter button, the baitery in ihe
film pack may be weak. Release the fllm shade so that it snaps
back into the camera, and pullthe fllm or fllm cover out.
lf the camera fails to eject the film cover or film, the cause may be
a weak or dead battery. lnsert a new pack. lf the fllm cover doés
not come out, press the shutter button. lf this fails to get the
camera operating, please contact the nearest Polaroid offlce.
Return any faulty film to Polaroid or to your dealer, who will
replace it, provided the film has not passed its expiration date.
Causes of fuzzy or blurred pictures
Camera movement: Squeeze the shutter button gently and
always hold the camera steady until the picture is ejectéd and all
g.amerg sounds stop. This is particularly important in dim light.
With the Polaroid Tripod Mount you can use the camera on most
tri pods.
lncorrect focusing: To obtain a sharp picture, the camera must
be focused accurately.
Subject movement: Generally, especially in dim light, the
subject should hold still until the picture is ejected. -
Other picture faults and their cure
Repeated spots or bars on picture: Clean the rollers as de-
scribed on page 9.
Part of image area is blank: The film pack was probably dam-
aged before or while being loaded. Never squeeze a film [ack.
Developer chemicals may leak onto the rollers and onto ihe back
of the picture. Clean the rollers before taking further pictures.
Avoid contact with the chemicals.
Warranty
lf this camera proves defective within three years of the
original purchase date, we will repair or, at our option, re-
place it free of charge. We will make no charges for labor,
service or parts. We will also supply one pack of film, to
replace pictures spoiled before the defect was identified.
This warranty excludes all consequential damages. lt does
not cover damage caused by accident, misuse ór 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, one of the Polaroid Service
Centers listed on the last page.

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To obtain information and help
lf you are unable to get good pictures, incorrect operation of
the camera or a fault in the camera may be the cause. Réview
this instruction book. lf you need further help, and before you
return your camera for repair, please contact the nearest Polaroid
office (addresses and telephone numbers on the last page), or see
your dealer. lf you write about a problem, please state the camera
model, explain the problem and enclose sample pictures. lnclude
your return address.
Accessories
The following can add to your picture taking fun with your camera:
Accessory K¡t t86 - contains a Self Timer, a Cable Release, an
Adapter for mounting the Self Timer or Cable Release on the
camera, and a Tripod Mount.
Gompartment Case 187 - a hard-bodied case, with shoulder
strap. Will hold camera, fllm, Flashbars.
Soft Case 188 - with shoulder strap. Will hold camera, fllm,
Flashbars.
Album lf5 - holds fifty-six SX-70 pictures.
Album Refill ll8 - to enlarge Album 115.
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