Polaroid Pinhole Photo Kit User's Guide
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1. hy a h y me n N Confirm the pinhole is Hold the top and bottom Open the film holder Load film with safety covered by the shutter of film holder latch and cover cover facing you release tape turn it into outside Do not hold the camera body when pulling out the safety cover or film Hold the film holder Purchase additional Polaroid peel apart film Check the leader tab Confirm the safety Close the film holder at your nearest dealer number The leader tab cover extends out of the latch Pull the safety number is the frame film holder Close the cover out in a straight number cover line in one motion EFJ Take photo Since exposure time is quite long for a pinhole photo use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to ensure your subject will be in focus hn 3 n ad 4 i Set the camera on the Look at the subject from Peel the shutter tape After exposure cover tripod or put it on the behind the camera Use away from the pinhole the pinhole with shield flat table and face to the width of the camera to take your photo tape subject front to frame your Use the Exposure picture time guide for help Put the framing bars on on exposure time The each side of the camera final image will differ to help you aim See based on temperature more details in Attach w2. You can take a unique color tone picture with the character of this film Change color balance using Light Balancing Filter to finish something new to one Please choose the color and density of the Light Balancing Filter based on the condition and purpose of taking a picture Cellophane paper gives you an interesting effect When you use the light balancing filter exposure time may be longer than Exposure Time Guide Because of the characteristics of instant film cloudy weather conditions will effect the picture s color balance under long exposure times Bluish prints Precautions Observe the following precautions when you use the Polaroid Pinhole Photo Kit Confirm before taking a picture Before loading film or taking picture you should make sure 1 The camera body film holder and pinhole are tightly connected 2 The shutter tape is covering the pinhole h LT ah LL Keep the camera dry The camera body is made of paper and can be easily damaged by water Water may also cause the film holder to have mechanical problems Do not hold the camera body The camera body is made of paper and can be easily damaged Hold the Polaroid Pinhole Camera by the film holder Travel To avoid damage place camera into a hard case when traveling Storage Do not leave your camera in the sun for prolonged periods Do not leave it in your car in the summer or in fron
3. in a cool dry place Refrigerate film whenever possible do not freeze it For best results film should be at room temperature 70 80 F 21 27 C at time of use Limited Warranty Polaroid will replace any film that is defective in manufacture labeling or packaging provided representative samples are returned to your dealer or to the nearest Polaroid office This warranty does not apply to outdated film and excludes all consequential damages except in jurisdictions not allowing such exclusions or limitations This does not affect your statutory rights Slide the photo into the Z Fold the negative as shown above and discard of appropriately Film negative is harmful to the environment Bring a trash bag with you if taking photos outdoors Z Caution This process uses a caustic paste Avoid contacting skin eyes or mouth with the paste and keep it 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 see a doctor Keep discarded materials away from children animals clothing and furniture Troubleshooting Picture is almost or perfectly black Cause and Solution The exposure time is not long enough or the pinhole is being blocked Picture is perfectly white Cause and Solution Joo much exposure was given to the film or the film holder was
4. opened thereby exposing the film Subject is too bright or has a flare of light Cause and Solution This is caused by exposing too long in a bright place Check to see if there are not any other light leaks around the camera Repeated white spots on the print Cause and Solution Spread Rollers inside the Film Holder need to be cleaned refer to the section of cleaning the rollers Wavy or bar pattern on the image Cause and Solution When you pull the film through the rollers pull with a straight even motion Do not stop part way Blurry picture Cause and Solution Ensure that the pin hole camera is stable when making the picture Incomplete coverage Cause and Solution When you pull the film through the rollers pull with a straight even motion Do not stop part way ne Clean the film roller Open the film Place your thumb Clean the roller Return roller Check the film Close the film door on the edge of with a lent free unit into the film exit debris holder cover roller unit and turn cloth dampened holder Remove paper or the unit up and with water dried reagent take out the roller from the film exit Tips for better pictures EY Pinhole plate features 0 3 mm Standard This size is recommended for general use Take sharp pictures using this plate Because of the characteristics of instant film cl
5. pinhole is in Make sure your pinhole the center of the frame is centered then press down Use shield tape to prevent light leakage Create the camera box Insert the inner box slowly but completely into the outer box Use extra care when inserting so as not to damage the sides of the box For best results the inner box must be inserted completely FH Attach the tripod adapter Stick sponge tape on area outlined on adapter Attached the tripod adapter at the center of the box Z The tripod adapter is important Even if you will not use a tripod the tripod adapter is necessary for placing the camera on flat surfaces like a table or a stand To prevent light seeping into the box apply the shield tape around the edges Prevent light seeping into the camera box by using generous amounts of black shield tape If you run out of shield tape you may use black electrical tape as a substitute 7m Create a shutter release Cut the shield tape about 2 inches 5 cm and fold back about 1 2 inch 1 cm Stick the tape below the pinhole The tape works like a shutter on a regular camera Z Before you load the film make sure the pinhole is covered by the tape Taking a pinhole photo Polaroid pinhole kit uses Polaroid peel apart films for professional use Follow the process when you load the film
6. Polaroid IR E Polaroid Pinhole Photo Kit User s Guide The pinhole kit is designed for everyone who enjoys making their own pinhole camera and appreciates the instant high quality prints produced by Polaroid peel apart films It combines the unique results of pinhole camera photography with Polaroid s power to create images instantly results you can not obtain with conventional 35 mm photography Please read this guide carefully It contains important instructions for set up and operation Save it for future reference This is not a disposable camera Continue to use it with Polaroid s high quality peel apart films so you can continue to create images instantly N JMUT Enpara Tira Gok ae Interesting J Polaroid Outer Box Inner Box Film holder for Polaroid film Exposure time guide sticker Pinhole plates Pinhole frame Tripod adapter Airing box Polaroid Double sided Double sided Polaroid Peel apart film Shield tape tape sponge tape Framing bar Type 669 Create the Pinhole Camera EEN Create the outer box diagonal area Fold in the diagonal areas under flap b Fold in the c flaps over the a flaps Fold inward on all the Cut the double sided Fold in the diagonal Fold in the c flaps over creases tape to an equal length areas under the b the a flaps and stick on the e
7. dge flaps as done in step of the c flaps 2 above the camera back film holder inner box Good Bad Cut the double sided tape to an equal length and stick Paint the frame of the Place the inner box on the plate To prevent light from seeping into the box inner body box opening above the film holder and exposing the film the tape edges should be flush with a black marker pen Center the openings with each other Prevent light seeping into the camera box by using generous amounts of black shield tape If you run out of shield tape you may use black electrical tape as a substitute Press the inner box and To prevent light seeping Place the inner box film holder together as into the box apply the above the film holder shown above shield tape around the Center the openings film holder Create the pinhole plate Caution Pinhole plates are sharp Handle with care 0 4mm 0 3 mm Peel the light brown To decide which pinhole plate to use see Pinhole plates in the Guide to better pictures section for more details of the frame PIN HOLE CAMERA paper from the backside laroic Position the frame over the two white dots on the face of the outer body box Center the frame over the pinhole and stick together For best results make sure your
8. eather period of the framing bars in time and subject Tips for better pictures section Develop film with your finger like picture above After taking photo pull out the leader tab a out in a straight line in one even motion The pull tab b will appear Check that rest of the leader tabs remain inside the film holder Z When you pull the leader tab hold the film holder tightly using your hand If you hold the body and pull the tab the camera or film might get damage DO NOT cover the film exit Pull the pull tab out in a straight line in one even motion ne Put the film on the flat surface and measure the development time Since the development time varies by the film type and temperature please follow the film tip sheet Z Do not touch or scrub the developing film It may result in a distorted or incomplete image When developed time is reached peel the frame apart from the pull tab in one even motion Do not stop part of the way Z Caution Polaroid peel apart film uses caustic paste Please read the film tip sheet carefully for handling See caution statement below a S Dry the photo Dry the pictures Just after peeled Polaroid peel apart film is still wet on the image surface Put the frame either on the flat table or inside airing box to dry it Assemble airing box as shown holders Film storage Store unopened film
9. oudy weather conditions will effect the picture s color balance under long exposure times Bluish prints 0 4 mm Short Exposure To avoid color shifts use the 0 4 mm pinhole plate which has a shorter exposure time This kit contains two pinhole plates One is 0 3 mm wide The other is 0 4 mm Each will give you different results For best results use shield tape to cover edges of the pinhole frame whenever you change pinholes plates Z Change pinholes at the same time when changing film If you change pinholes with film in the camera the first frame of film will be exposed Pull out the exposed frame before taking more pictures RR J Use the framing bars The framing bars helps you aim and frame your photograph The framing bars will only show you the width of your picture It will not a R Tape or glue the framing bars on the sides of the camera indicate the height View your picture width between the framing bars Ta Using filters Place the shutter tape over it DO NOT touch the filter Cut the filter ina 3 centimeter square and stick on the pinhole frame with shield tape Z Apply filters at the same time when changing film If you apply filters with film in the camera the first frame of film will be exposed Pull out the exposed frame before taking more pictures
10. t of a heater Long term non usage Clean the roller of the film holder and keep in a dry place END 1 800 225 1618 2001 Polaroid Corporation Cambridge MA 02139 U S A owner of the O a trademarks Polaroid and pixel design All other product names may be the www polaroid com property of their respective owners All rights reserved Printed in Japan 0537 2 1 0 11 01
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