35MM AUTOMATIC WINDING CAMERA WITH MANUAL ZOOM Polaroid EZ1800 OPERATION MANUAL Rewinding the film 1. After the last available picture on the film has been taken and the camera will not advance the film anymore. Slide the rewind switch (16) towards the " " direction to rewind the film cassette, see figure 8. 2. Open the back cover after the rewinding stops and remove the film for processing. 8 12 1 Fill-in flash 1. Turn the mode dial to the FILL IN flash mode, see figure 7. In this mode the camera will take a picture with the flash, even under bright daylight conditions. Use this mode if the subject (person) is under shade or in a shadow, for example under a tree. 2. Wait a few seconds for the flash ready indicator to light up and take your picture. 7 Red eye reduction lamp The red eye reduction lamp (5) will be active while taking pictures using the flash (Auto and Fill In flash modes). The lamp helps to reduce the unpleasant red reflection, visible sometimes on pictures with flash. 1. Press the shutter button half way down to active the red eye reduction lamp. 2. Wait a moment and press all way down to take a picture. 2 11 Taking pictures 1. Set the mode dial (1) to the ON position, see figure 4. 2. Hold the camera steady, and compose your picture looking through the viewfinder eye piece (11). 3. Turn the zoom ring (7) to zoom in on the photographed scene, as you desire. 4. Press the shutter release button to take a picture. Note: After taking your pictures, set the mode dial to the OFF position. That prevents the camera from taking unintentional pictures. See figure 5. Aim your subject with the sunshine behind you, if possible. Keep at least 1.2m (4 feet) distance from your subject for proper focusing. Loading batteries 1. Slide the battery cover (14) and open the battery compartment. 2. Insert two AA size alkaline batteries. Follow the steps in figures 1 and 2. Make sure that the batteries ' + ' and ' - ' terminals are in the correct position. 3. Close the battery cover. Note: Use only AA, alkaline batteries, do not use rechargeable batteries and do not mix different types. Replace the batteries if the recycle time on the flash exceeds 15 seconds. Turn OFF the flash after taking pictures, to extend the battery life. 2 8 5 Loading the film Use typical, 35mm color or B/W negative films with ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 speed. 1. Slide the back cover latch (13) and open the back cover (21). 2. Insert the film cartridge into the film chamber (18). 3. Pull out about 50 mm ( 3 inches ) of the film from the cartridge and position the tip of the film above the take up spool until it reaches the ' film tip ' mark on the body, see figure 3. 4. Close the back cover. 5. Turn the mode dial to the ON position. Press the shutter release button (2) twice. The motor will advance the film and #1 will appear inside the exposure counter (15). The camera is now ready for taking the first picture. Note: If #1 does not appear inside the exposure window, then the film was probably not loaded correctly. Repeat the film-loading procedure. TOO MUCH FILM LOADING CORRECT 6 7 Specification Camera type Frame format Lens Focus Exposure Shutter speed Viewfindfer Flash Flash range 35mm film, manual zoom motorized camera 24x36mm 33mm to 50mm range zoom, aspherical lens fixed focus, 1.2 m ( 4 feet ) to infinity F/10.5 to F/13.5 within 33mm to 50 mm zoom lens 1/125 sec. Real image, zoom, clear viewfinder Built in. Auto and Fill-in modes. with ISO 100 film, up to 2.5 m ( 8 feet ) ISO 200 film, up to 3 m ( 10 feet ) ISO 400 film, up to 3.5 m ( 12 feet ) : Automatic : Power rewinding : two AA Alkaline batteries : : : : : : : : : f33mm f50mm Film advancing Film rewinding Power source j Specifications subject to change without notice. 4 9 Taking pictures with flash Auto-flash 1. Turn the mode dial to the ON position. In this mode the camera is set to the AUTO flash mode. The camera will fire a flash automatically, depending on the brightness of the scene and speed of the used film. 2. Wait a few seconds for the flash ready indicator (10) to light up. 3. Compose your picture and press the shutter release button. The camera will take a picture and the flash will fire, only if necessary. 1. Mode dial 2. Shutter release button 3. CDS sensor 4. Viewfinder 5. Red-eye reduction lamp 6. Flash 7. Zoom ring 8. Lens 9. Whrist strap 10. Flash ready indicator 11. Viewfinder eye piece 12. Film type window 13. Back cover latch 14. Battery cover 15. Exposure counter 16. Film rewind switch 17. Film take up spool 18. Film chamber 19. Film rewind shaft 20. Film sprocket wheel 21. Back cover 10 3 Camera care and storage 1. Do not disassemble the camera, there is a risk of electronic shock. 2. Do not expose the camera to extreme high or low temperature and humidity, this may cause serious damage to the camera. Please read this manual carefully, before using the camera. 3. If necessary, clean the lens by gently wiping it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Do not use chemicals or other cleaning agents. Remove the dust from the film compartment by using an air blower. 4. Choking hazard and small parts, not for children under 6 years. 5. Do not take pictures toward the sun directly, this is harmful to your eyes. 6. Remove batteries if you do not plan to use camera for a long time. 7.Keep it in a cool and dry environment. 13 ...