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Polaroid 203 manual

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    MiniPortrait Camera Models 203/403 User Guide Model 203[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 2 Introduction The Polaroid Miniportrait/Studio Express Cameras are designed to meet a variety of photo-identification needs. There are two different camera models. The Model 403 produces four portraits on each sheet of Polaroid 31/4 x 41/4 in. (8.5 x 10.8 cm) instant pack film; the Model 203 produces two port[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 3 Film Holder 73A: This holder is shipped with the Model 403 camera; additional holders can be loaded with different film types for easy interchangeability . (PID# 612413) Film Holder 73B: Allows use of a validation plate. (PID# 612414) Film Holder 73C: This holder is shipped with the Model 203 camera; it is i[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 4 Load the batteries The camera uses four 1.5 volt AA batteries, which provide power for the shutter , electronic flash unit and sonar rangefinder . Alkaline batteries are recommended. Do not use NiCad rechargeable batteries; they may damage the camera. A set of batteries is included with the camera. A fresh s[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 5 T o load/change the timer batteries: If the display or tones fade, or if the timer stops functioning, the batteries should be replaced. The timer uses two 1.5 volt GP-89A (or equivalent) batteries. Slide the battery cover open ( 15 ) and insert the batteries as shown. Then replace the cover . Always press th[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 6 Seating the subject ( 19 ) A seat should be provided for the subject. Avoid chairs with high backs, which may appear in the picture. Adjust the height of the camera so that the lenses are about level with the eyes of the seated subject. Seat the subject close to the background, to ensure a light background a[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 7 If the camera is hand-held, use the rangefinder for each portrait, to ensure that all subjects are at the correct distance. Note: The rangefinder will not work while the flash is recharging: it will work only if the flash is off or ready . (See also Appendix: Depth of Field.) The Viewfinder When the camera i[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 8 3. Start the timer . The correct processing time should already be set. Press the ST ART button once; the timer will count down to zero. At the end of the processing time, a series of short tones will sound. The timer will reset for the next picture. 4. Process the picture for the full time recommended in th[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 9 Double exposure: The shutter and portrait counter were not reset after the portrait selector was moved to a different setting. Depth of field The depth of field, or distance zone within which your subject will be in focus, Approximate depth of field Aperture Camera at 47 in. (1.2m) Camera at 76 in. (1.92m)* [...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 10 Alternative lighting techniques Electronic flash illumination Use electronic flash with color film or T ype 665 film. Lighting techniques: • Direct flash: The flash is aimed straight at the subject. The flash unit should have a guide number of at least 40 (i n feet) for IS0 25/15 o film, or 24 (i n meters[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 11 Exposure For initial exposure determination, use an exposure meter . T ake a reading and then set the camera to one of the shutter speed/ lens aperture combinations indicated by the meter . If the meter indicates a setting for which the camera cannot be set, then the lights are too close or too far from the[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 12 How changing the lamp distance affects the exposure The table below indicates in f-stops how exposure can be adjusted by moving the main lamp nearer or farther away from the subject. ORIGINAL New distance for exposure LAMP-SUBJECT New distance for exposure INCREASE of about DIST ANCE INCREASE of about 1 f-s[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 13 United States passport pictures Polacolor pictures made with the Model 203 camera meet the requirements for United States Passports. The United States Passport Office has specific photographic requirements. Complete and up-to-date details should be obtained from the Passport Office. Film: Use only Polaroid [...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 14 Caution This process uses a caustic paste. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mouth and keep away from children and animals. If you get some paste on your skin, wipe it off immediately and wash with water to avoid an alkali burn. If eye or mouth contact occurs, quickly wash the area with plenty of water and [...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 15 A B C D E F G H I J K L M Picture 1[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 16 2 4 3 56 7 89 10 11 12 Pictures 2 - 12[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 17 Pictures 13 - 24 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A B[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 18 Pictures 25 - 36 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 3 35[...]

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    Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 19 37 38 39 40 41 A B C D Pictures 25 - 36 43 42[...]