600/600SE Camera User Guide 600/600 SE Camera User Guide Introduction The Polaroid Models 600 and 600 SE Professional Pack Film Cameras combine the features of a professional camera with the convenience of Polaroid pack film. The lenses are fully coated and color corrected (interchangeable on the Model 600 SE) and each is in a shutter that allows full exposure control with a wide range of shutter speed / aperture combinations. The Shutter is synchronized for electronic flash. The removable pack film holder accommodates the Polaroid Type 100 / 600 film format which offers a variety of film types including black and white prints, color prints, and high quality black and white negatives. This User Guide is illustrated with the Model 600 SE camera. The Model 600 is similar but does not have interchangeable lenses. The numbers throughout the text refer to the pictures at the back of this User Guide. (See page 14.) Nomenclature Camera (Picture 1) A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. Flash and viewfinder accessory shoe Neck strap eyelets Flash bracket mount Film holder lock Bayonet lens mount Lens release button* Rangefinder coupling pin Red dot* Cable release holder* Hand grip flash shoe* Shutter release Hand grip Hand strap (adjustable) Cable release Viewfinder indicator* Viewfinder selector switch* Eyecup Eyepiece Tripod socket * Model 600 SE only Lens (Picture 2) A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. Red dot* Depth of field scale Distance scale Focusing ring Shutter cocking lever Shutter speed ring Aperture control ring PC flash connector socket Aperture control lever Cable release socket * Model 600 SE only Film holder (Picture 3) A. B. C. D. E. Dark slide Door latch Film tab slots Camera mounting brackets Developer rollers Extra film holders (Model #73) are available from your local Polaroid dealer. 2 600/600 SE Camera User Guide Accessories (not illustrated) A. Body cap for camera* B. Lens cap for 127mm lens C. Rear lens cap for 127mm lens D. Collapsible rubber lens hood for 127mm lens E. Neckstrap * Model 600 SE only Polaroid pack films Film type Types 669/108 Polacolor ER Speed (approx. ASA / DIN equiv.) 80 ASA / 20 DIN Description These films yield a positive color print. They are balanced for use in average daylight and with electronic flash units approximating average daylight (5500°K). Ideal for both outdoor and studio photography. Very high speed black and white films, which yield a positive print. Ideal for general purpose photography, recording high-speed events or low-light situations. Panchromatic. Prints need not be coated after development. A black and white film which produces a high-resolution negative, in addition to a high quality positive print. Ideal for general purpose photography where a medium contrast instant print and a permanent negative are desired. Panchromatic. Prints must be coated. Types 667 Black and White 3000 ASA / 36 DIN Type 665 75 ASA / 20 DIN Positive/Negative Each pack produces 8 prints, 8.3 x 10.8cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.). Type 665 film also produces a usable negative. 3 600/600 SE Camera User Guide Assembly (Picture 4) Attaching the lens (Model 600 SE only) Insert the lens, aligning the red dot on the lens barrel with the red dot on the camera body (4). Turn the lens clockwise until the red dot is directly on top and the lens locks in place. Screw the end of the cable release into the cable release socket on the lens (5). Before removing a lens, unscrew the cable release from its socket on the lens and hang it on the cable release holder on the hand grip (6). (The cable release is permanently fixed to the handle and cannot be removed.) If there is film in the camera, be sure the dark slide is inserted before removing the lens. To detach the lens, press the lens release button and turn the lens counterclockwise (7). Always place the body cap on the camera when storing it without the lens, and keep both front and rear lens caps on the lens. To attach the body cap, fit it into the lens mount and turn it clockwise one-eighth of a turn (8). Eyecup Fit the rubber eyecup over the viewfinder eyepiece (11). Lens hood Screw the collapsible rubber lens hood onto the lens (12). For best picture-taking results, a lens hood should always be used. For storage, you may fold it back over the lens barrel and put on the lens cap. Film holder The removable film holder is attached to the camera by means of two sliding locks on either side of the camera body (13). When attaching the film holder, be sure it is properly seated and that the film tab slot is on the opposite side of the camera from the hand grip (14). If there is film in the holder, be sure the dark slide is inserted before removing the holder. Neckstrap Attach the neckstrap as shown for the Model 600 (9) and the Model 600 SE (10). 4 600/600 SE Camera User Guide Lenses (Pictures 15 through 17) The Models 600/600SE cameras have a 127mm f/4.7 lens (15). Two additional lenses are available for the Model 600 SE (16 and 17). Each lens comes complete with front and rear lens caps and a collapsible rubber lens hood. All lenses are equipped with a Seiko between-the-lens shutter, with 10 speeds ranging from 1 sec. to 1/500 sec. and Bulb. The shutter is X synchronized for electronic flash at all speeds. 127mm f/4.7 lens (15) (normal) 75mm f/5.6 lens* (16) 150mm f/5.6 lens (17) (wide angle) (portrait) Lens Construction 3 groups 4 elements 4 groups 7 elements 3 groups 4 elements Apertures f/4.7 to f/64 f/5.6 to f/45 f/5.6 to f/45 Closest Focusing Distance 1.1m (3.5 ft.) 1m (3.3 ft.) 2m (6.6 ft.) Angle of View 41o horizontal 65 o horizontal 35 o horizontal Screw-in-Filter Size 55 mm 72 mm 55 mm * The 75mm lens comes with an accessory viewfinder. 5 600/600 SE Camera User Guide Focusing The Models 600 and 600 SE are equipped with a coincidence-type rangefinder in which two images come together within a circle when in focus. To familiarize yourself with it, first set the lens at infinity and focus on a nearby subject, as described below. How to focus View your subject through the bright circle in the viewfinder (18). Position your eye so the entire circle is visible. Within the circle your subject will appear as two images (19). Turn the focusing ring so that these two images coincide (20). Now the camera is focused on your subject. secure the viewfinder. Focus your subject through the camera's viewfinder, read the subject distance from the lens barrel (25), and set the wide angle viewfinder knob to that distance (26). Now look through the wide angle viewfinder and compose your subject within the bright frame (27). Depth of field scale When you focus on the most important part of your subject, some parts in the foreground and background of the scene will also be in acceptably sharp focus in the picture. The distance between the nearest and farthest points in sharp focus is called the zone of sharp focus, or the depth of field. To determine this distance for a particular scene use the depth of field scale on the lens barrel (28). After choosing the aperture setting and focusing the subject, locate the aperture number on both sides of the red focus mark on the depth of field scale (28A). Follow the white line up to the distance scale and read the near and far limits of your zone of sharp focus (28B). For example, with the 127mm lens at f/32, at a subject distance of 1.7m (5 1/2ft.), the depth of field will be approximately 1.4-2.1m (4 1/2-7ft.) (29). Using the viewfinder (Picture 21) 127mm lens (Models 600 and 600 SE) Compose within the framing lines seen in your viewfinder (21). When focused beyond 3m (10ft.), use the dots outside of the lines. Model 600 SE only The viewfinder frame is adjustable for 127mm and 150mm focal length lenses. Slide the selector switch to match the focal length of the lens in use (22, 23). 75mm lens (Model 600 SE only) When using the 75mm lens, attach the wide angle viewfinder supplied with that lens to the accessory shoe on top of the camera (24). When attaching or removing the viewfinder, be sure the locking device (24A) is unlocked. Once attached, turn the locking knob as far as it will go, in the direction of the arrow, to 6 Exposure controls (Picture 30) Setting the shutter speeds (30) The shutter has 10 speeds, ranging from 1 sec. to 1/500 sec., plus a B setting for time exposures. These are set by turning the shutter speed ring. If set at B, the shutter stays open as long as the shutter release button is kept depressed. When setting shutter speeds, be sure that the red mark points directly at the speed number, not between two numbers. 600/600 SE Camera User Guide Setting the lens opening (30) Apertures can be varied by turning the aperture control lever. There are click stops at every f-number, but the dial can be set between the numbers. Making the exposure · · · · · · Remove the dark slide (34). Set the shutter speed and lens aperture. Cock the shutter lever (35). Focus. Frame the subject in the viewfinder. Depress the shutter release (36). Neutral density filter In very bright daylight with 3000 speed black and white film, you may want to use a four or five stop neutral density filter (available from your photo dealer) which will enable you to choose a wider range of apertures and shutter speeds, if necessary. Processing the film Tab-pulling tips In order for the film to develop properly, the tabs must be pulled out of the exit door straight. Be careful not to bend the film unit towards you or towards the lens as you pull, and do not pull it out at an angle. Here are some recommended techniques. Handheld: Hold the camera in front of you and let the camera hang with the film tab slot down. Then pull the tabs straight down (37). Or, bracing your elbow against your body, hold the camera so the film tab slot is up, and pull the tabs straight up (38). On a tripod: Brace the camera and pull the tabs straight, as shown (39). Loading the film The holder may be loaded before or after it is attached to the camera. Pull up on the latch to open the film holder door; the door does not open flat. Always hold the film pack by the edges, not in the center. Slide the pack in at an angle, then push it down into place (31). Check that the white tabs are not caught between the pack and the holder (32). Close and latch the door, with the end of the black tab sticking out. Pull the black tab straight, all the way out of the holder (33). A small white tab will appear. Caution The Polaroid film process uses a caustic jelly which is safely packed inside sealed containers within the film pack. If accidentally you should get some of this jelly on your skin, wipe it off immediately. To avoid an alkali burn, wash the area with plenty of water as soon as possible. It is particularly important to keep the jelly away from eyes and mouth. Keep discarded materials out of reach of children and animals, and out of contact with clothing and furniture, as discarded materials still contain some jelly. 7 600/600 SE Camera User Guide How to pull the tabs After making the exposure, pull the white tab straight, all the way out of the camera. A large yellow tab will appear (40). Grip the yellow tab firmly. Pull it straight out of the camera at moderate speed, without hesitation (41). The picture is now developing, so start timing. Develop the picture for the full time recommended in the film instructions inside the fim box. Separate the print from the negative in one continuous motion, starting at the end nearest the yellow tab (42). Information on handling of prints and negatives is in the film instructions. problem can usually be corrected by suitable filtration on the camera lens or the flash unit. Automatic flash units and color film It is recommended that you keep an automatic flash unit set for "manual" operation when using color film. When set for "automatic" operation, exposure is controlled by the duration of the flash. When your subject is close, the flash duration may be considerably shorter than 1/1,000 sec. The resulting reciprocity effects tend to cause a color shift towards the warmer colors. If necessary, this can be corrected with weak cyan or blue and cyan CC filtration. Electronic flash (Picture 43) An electronic flash unit can be mounted on the accessory shoe on top of the camera (43A). The Model 600 SE has an additional accessory shoe on top of the handgrip (43B) that can be used for mounting the flash unit using the 75mm lens and viewfinder. If you use a large handle-type flash, a special bracket may be available for your unit that attaches to the flash mount on the side of the camera (44). If you use the bracket that comes with your unit, be sure it does not obstruct the film holder and its operation. Consult your photo dealer for further information. Plug the connector cord from the electronic flash unit into the PC connector socket on the lens (45). The shutter is X synchronized ...