User Guide (ENGLISH VERSION) Macro 5 SLR 1 i a MACRO 5SLR j b k c l d e f m POWER 0.2x 0.4x 1x 2x 3x MOD SEL RESET 5 SLR MACRO g h 2 3 4 5 6 7 SET 10 8 9 10 11 0.2x 0.4x 1x 2x 3x POWER RESET MOD SET SEL 10 MACRO 5 SLR a b c d e f g h i 12 3x 2x 13 MAC 14 1x 0.4x 0.2x 15 16 MAC 17 MACRO 5SLR 18 19 20 21 22 23 MOD SET SEL R 24 0.2x 0.4 25 A B C D E F G H I J K LMNO P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 26 POWER RESET 7 6 7 8 9 8 20 1 English 3 English Introduction The Polaroid Macro 5 SLR is a simple to operate, fully automatic, portable camera designed for medical and dental documentation of patient condition, manufacturing, quality control, law enforcem ent, and other applications that require close-up photographs. The camera uses Polaroid self-developing instant color films, so you know right aw ay that you have the picture you need. The cam era produces reproductions at: 0.2X (20%), 0.4X (40%), 1X (100%), 2X (200%) and 3X (300%). The lenses for each reproduction size are self-contained, so there is no need to attach accessories when changing magnification. The camera has two built-in electronic flash units that provide even illumination, and a microprocessor-controlled exposure system that automatically sets the camera for the correct exposure at all magnifications. The flash units also can be used individually for side-lighting, or in combination with auxiliary lighting. Other features include: · Dual-light rangefinder helps you place the cam era at the proper distance from the subject for correct focus. · Date/time m odule that allows you to print the date or tim e on pictures. · Can be hand-held or used on a tripod or copystand. · Grid screen in view finder for consistent framing of subjects. 4 English Accessory filter kits · Polarizer kit to reduce reflections from the flash units w hen photographing glossy or glass subjects (PID No. 619909) · Fluorescein kit for external ophthalmic photography includes a #8 yellow barrier filter and #47A blue exciter filters (PID No. 619908) The numbers throughout the text refer to the illustrations at the end of the book. CAUTION: THIS CAM ERA IS BA TTERY POWERED. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, CAM ERA SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO OR IM M ERSED IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS, DISASSEM BLED, OR OPERATED IF DROPPED OR DAM AGED. FOR REPAIR INFORM ATION, CONTACT NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. Load the batteries The camera requires four AA batteries to provide pow er for the ranging lights. Alkaline batteries (standard or rechargeable) are recomm ended; rechargeable NiCad batteries also can be used. The battery compartment is located in the handgrip; slide the battery door open (2); the battery holder w ill pop up. Unsnap the battery clip (3) and remove the battery holder (4). Insert the batteries in the orientation show n on the holder (5). Replace the battery holder, snap on the clip and close the door. Important: Rem ove the batteries and store them separately if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. Use of the cam era in extrem e heat or cold w ill shorten battery life. See Battery cautions. Camera parts (Fig. 1) a Shutter button b Right hand grip c Electronic flash units d Lens e Film door release button f Film door g Tripod socket (on bottom of camera) h Ranging lights i Magnification selector knob j Battery compartm ent (inside hand grip) k Left hand grip l View finder m Control panel English 5 Load the film The camera uses Polaroid HighDefinition instant self-developing color film s. Type 990 film is recomm ended; GridFilm and Spectra/Image film s also can be used. Each film pack contains 10 sheets of film and a battery that provides power for the exposure controls, flash units and film motor. These high-speed (ISO640/29°) films are balanced for electronic flash and daylight (5500°K), and produce positive color prints. 1 Press the film door release button; the door will drop open (6). 2 Before loading the film , check that the film processing rollers are clean. Dirt or bits of dried developer on the rollers can cause a pattern of repeated spots or bars on pictures. Clean both rollers with a soft, lint-free cloth, dampened w ith w ater if necessary (7). Rotate the rollers as you clean and inspect them. 3 Hold the film pack by the edges, w ith the safety cover facing up (8). Slide the pack all the way into the camera. 4 Close the film door. The safety cover w ill be ejected from the front of the camera (9). The film counter will read '10'. It counts down, to show how many pictures rem ain in the pack. To remove an empty film pack The control panel (11) a Power button Press to turn on the camera. The flash units w ill begin charging, and the green indicators w ill light up when the camera is ready for picture-taking. The camera w ill turn off if the pow er button is pressed again, or after 30 seconds of inactivity. (Note: The camera also can also be turned on by lightly pressing the shutter button.) b Low battery indicator Yellow light comes on w hen the batteries in the hand grip are w eak (the ranging lights also w ill become dim). c Flash control/status lights The red light w ill blink while the flash units are charging; the green lights will come on w hen READY. The flash units can be turned on or off selectively. d Standard PC socket for auxiliary flash e Reset button This returns the cam era to the nominal flash and Lighten/Darken settings. The camera has a " memory" and w ill return to your custom settings for each magnification w hen it is turned on. f Lighten/Darken controls Each setting adjusts the flash output to increase or decrease exposure by 1/3 f-stop. g Magnification indicators Light up to show the selected magnification. h Date/time control and display Allow s you to print the date or time on pictures. i Film counter Counts dow n, to indicate the number of pictures that rem ain in the pack. Open the film door, grasp the tab on the end of the pack, and pull the pack out (10). 6 English Set the magnification Turn the m agnification selector knob to the desired setting (12). The knob will click into position at each m agnification; the camera w ill not function if the knob is between lens settings. In addition to the magnification, the selector shows the camera-to-subject distance and icons that represent the approximate area of a subject included in the picture. Focusing and framing the subject 1 Hold the camera at the approximate distance from the subject for the selected magnification. For exam ple, if taking pictures at 1X, hold the camera 10 in. (25cm ) from the subject. 2 Press the shutter button lightly (13); the ranging lights w ill go on. The lights stay on as long as the button is pressed. If you release the button, the lights go off in about 15 sec. Press the shutter button lightly to turn them on again. 3 Look over the top of the camera; note the two ranging lights on the subject (14). Move the camera nearer or farther from the subject, until the two lights merge (15). 4 The view finder shows the area included in the picture, w ith the ranging lights in the center of the picture. Use the grid screen to ensure consistent framing. If you have difficulty seeing the ranging lights, check that the cam era is at the correct distance from the subject. See also Troubleshooting. Take the picture Look through the view finder, and reframe the subject as needed. Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture (16). The picture will be automatically ejected from the front of the camera when you release the shutter button. Lay the picture dow n flat or hold it by its w ide border w hile it develops. Do not shake, bend or squeeze the picture, and never cut pictures or take them apart. See Caution notice on film box. Picture tips · When taking portraits at 0.4X or 0.2X magnification, turn the camera 90° for a vertical form at to include the entire face (17). You may want to turn off the lower flash unit for more pleasing lighting. · Important: Always hold the camera so the front panel is parallel to the subject (18). Holding the camera at an angle (19) may cause uneven picture sharpness. · If you w ear eye glasses for distant view ing, wear them when using the camera for accurate view ing and focusing. Lighten/Darken control (20) The camera is designed to provide the correct exposure for subjects of average brightness. With some subjects, you m ay wish to make the picture lighter or darker to enhance specific details. Each setting on the panel indicates an exposure change of 1/3 f-stop, up to 1 full f-stop. · Press the light arrow to lighten pictures (increase the exposure). · Press the dark arrow to darken pictures (decrease the exposure). The camera has a memory and will save your custom Lighten/Darken setting until you press the reset button to return to the nominal setting. English 7 Date display module The date display module (21) allows you to print the date or the day/time on pictures (22). Setting the date Flash control (23) The two built-in electronic flash units are designed to provide even illumination at all reproduction scales. You can turn off either flash unit if side lighting is needed to show texture or elevation. The light output from the remaining flash unit will be increased to produce the correct exposure. Press the flash control once to turn off the right flash; press it a second time to turn off the left flash; press it a third tim e to turn off both flash units. Lighting techniques Both built-in flash units can be turned off, and auxiliary lighting used. The auxiliary light is connected to the PC socket on the back of the camera (24). Advanced photographers may find it useful to experiment with different lighting arrangements. · The auxiliary lighting m ust be electronic flash -- do not use tungsten, halogen or fluorescent lights. · The built-in flash can be combined w ith auxiliary lighting. · Test exposures may be required to determine the correct location and settings for the auxiliary flash unit for correct exposure. Outdoor use The camera is designed primarily for indoor use; if it must be used outdoors: · Select an area that is not subjected to bright sunlight, which may cause overexposed pictures. · Shade the subject from direct sunlight. (It is difficult to see the ranging lights in very bright light.) · Use the built-in flash units to ensure consistent exposure. 1 Press MOD (mode) repeatedly until the desired date sequence is displayed: No printing ---Month/day/year 8 27 95 Day/month/year 27 8 95 Year/m onth/day 95 8 27 Day/time (24-hour clock) 27 14:22 Note: An M in the display indicates which digit is the m onth. 2 Press SEL (select) to select the year, month or day (see blinking digit). 3 Press SET repeatedly (or hold button) until the desired digit is displayed. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired year, month and day are all set. 4 Press SEL again to lock in the date. Setting the time 1 Press MOD until the day/tim e mode is displayed. The first set of digits in the display is the day of the month, followed by the time in hours and minutes. 2 Press SEL and the hours w ill blink. Press SET to toggle through the hours. Press SEL again to lock in the hour. The minutes w ill now blink. 3 Press SET to toggle through the minutes. Press SEL again to lock in the m inutes. 4 Press SEL again to lock in the time. Shutting off the date display option Press MOD until a series of dashes appears in the display. Note: The date module is powered by the battery in the film pack, or by the batteries in the handgrip. If there are no batteries or film in the camera for more than 5 minutes, you will need to reset the date/ time after replacing the batteries. 8 English GridFilm This film has a grid pattern which is created during manufacture. The grid pattern appears as an overlay on any picture taken w ith the film. The pattern consists of 17 vertical and 13 horizontal lines. To help you define location on the grid, the vertical lines are identified by letters across the top, and the horizontal lines are identified by num bers along the left border (25). You can specify the location on the picture by a letter-number combination. Calculating measurement from the grid pattern Troubleshooting Difficulty focusing The ranging lights may be difficult to see when using the camera in very bright light, or w hen photographing very dark subjects. If you have difficulty seeing the ranging lights: · Check that the camera is set for the desired magnification, and is at the correct distance from the subject. · Look over the top of the camera, rather than through the view finder. · Check the battery indicator; if necessary replace the batteries in the handgrip. Camera will not function: If the battery in the film pack is w eak or dead, the flash units w ill not charge and/or the control panel w ill not function. 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