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SPECTRA

PRO

Multiple exposure

Camera parts

Control panel

h1

i1

j1

k1

l1

m1

Programmed time exposure - 30 seconds

Contents

The camera

Film 2

Camera parts 2

Control panel 2

Operating instructions

Open camera 3

Load film 3

Position subject 3

Take picture 4

To remove an empty film pack 4

To close camera 4

Viewfinder displays 5

Autofocus system 5

Audio signals 5

Electronic flash 6

Self-timer 7

Exposure adjustment control 7

Features

Photographing in natural light 9

Manual focusing 9

Time exposures 10

Programmed time exposures 11

Manual time exposures 12

Backlighting 13

Sequential pictures 14

Self-timed sequential pictures 14

Variable sequential pictures 15

Multiple exposures 17

Helpful hints for using the

camera’s special features 19

Full lifetime warranty 20

For information and help 20

Accessories 21

Specifications 22

2 The camera

Throughout the text you will find

letters that refer to illustrations on

the fold-out pages.

The camera

Film

Use

only

Polaroid Spectra color film.

Each film pack provides 10 color pictures

and contains a battery that powers all

camera functions.

Check the film expiration date on every

film box to be sure the film is fresh.

Camera parts

a

Sonar rangefinder (sends out sonar

waves to measure distance to subject)

b

Three-element, 125mm coated-glass lens

c

Automatic shutter system -variable

speed/aperture (speeds range from 1/245

of a second to 6 seconds; apertures from

f/l0 to f/45)

d

Self-timer indicator

e

Electronic flash (from 1/3000 to 1/20,000

of a second)

f

Film shade (protects picture from light as

it ejects from the camera)

g

Photocell (silicon photo-diodes measure

light from the scene and from the flash)

h

Film exit slot

i

Film door

j

Tripod socket (on bottom of camera)

k

Film door release button

l

Shutter button

m

Control panel

n

Liquid crystal display (shows picture-tak-

ing information. The display comes on

when there is film in the camera. The dis-

play

disappears about every 40 seconds.

Lightly

press the

MODE

or shutter button

to make it

reappear.)

o

Viewfinder

p

Neckstrap connector

q

Release latch (to open and close camera)

r

Hand strap

Control panel

s

Self-timer button

t

Electronic flash symbol

u

Autofocus symbol

v

Audio signals symbol

w

Exposure adjustment symbol

x

Time exposure symbol

y

Backlighting symbol

z

Sequential pictures symbol

a1

Multiple exposures symbol

b1

MODE button (press to select a feature)

c1

Green light (shows flash is ready)

d1

Control buttons (press them to turn each

feature on or off, or to set the digital dis-

plays)

Operating instructions 3

e1

Picture counter (counts down to show

how many pictures remain in the film

pack and is used with the sequential pic-

tures and multiple exposures features)

f1

Indicator bar (shows that the feature

above it is on)

g1

A

uto reset button (always returns the

camera to fully automatic operation:

electronic flash, autofocus and audio sig-

nals)

This booklet describes the selection and

use of each special feature individually,

although most of the features may be

used in combination with each other for

creative picture-taking. You can turn the

individual features on or off between

pictures by pressing the

MODE

and

control buttons.

Note:

Closing and reopening the camera

will

always

reset it for fully automatic

operation.

If the display fails to react as expected

when you press the control buttons,

press the

A

uto reset button or close and

reopen the camera to start again.

Operating instructions

Open camera

Place both hands as shown

(h1)

. Slide the

release latch back. The camera will open

automatically.

Load film

Use only Polaroid Spectra film.

Push the film door release button down.

The film door will open.

Hold the film pack by its edges only

(i1)

and slide it all the way into the camera.

As soon as you close the film door, the

battery in the film pack will provide power

to the camera and you will see:

•

the film cover eject

•

the liquid crystal display appear a green

light indicating the flash is ready to fire.

The liquid crystal display should look like

this:

If it does not, press the

A

uto reset button.

Note:

The display disappears about every

40 seconds.

Lightly

press the

MODE

or

shutter button to make it reappear.

4 Operating instructions

Position subject

Indoors

, your subject should be within the

2 to 15 foot

flash range and, for best results,

near a light-colored background.

Outdoors

, your subject should be

at least

2 feet

away.

The viewfinder and liquid crystal displays

will help you stay at the right distance.

Take picture

Slide your left hand through the hand strap

and hold the camera as shown (

j1

) for

horizontal pictures. For vertical pictures, see

picture

k1

.

Frame your subject in the viewfinder and

press the shutter button

halfway

. You should

see:

The distance to your subject; for example:

A green “good picture” symbol.

To take the picture, press the shutter button

the rest of the way.

When you release the button, the camera

ejects the picture and the flash

immediately recharges.

Note:

If you have pressed the shutter

button halfway and you wish to reposition

your subject or yourself,

release the

button

. Make the changes and press the

shutter button halfway again.

To remove an empty film pack

After you have taken the 10th picture, you

will hear 3 chimes to remind you to

remove the empty film pack.

To remove the pack, push the film door

release button down. Pull the film pack out

by the colored tab.

When the camera contains an empty film

pack

•

you hear three chimes when you open the

camera

•

you hear three chimes and see a flashing

zero in the viewfinder when you press the

shutter button halfway and hold it.

To close camera

Hold the camera as shown (

l1

). Slide the

release latch back. Push the cover down

until both sides lock.

When you are not using to protect the

lens.

Operating instructions 5

Viewfinder displays

When you press the shutter button

halfway, displays indicating distance and

symbols for “good picture” or “caution”

appear in the viewfinder.

When you see the green symbol press

the shutter button the rest of the way to

take the picture.

When you hear a warning tone and see the

flashing yellow caution symbol your

subject is either too close, too far, or the

flash is turned off. For example, the

display shows the yellow symbol and

the distance 1:

•

your subject is too close.

Release the shut-

ter button and stand at least 2 feet from

your subject.

If the display shows the yellow symbol and

a distance from

16 to 20*

:

•

your subject is beyond the flash range.

Release the shutter button and position

your subject within the

2 to 15 foot

flash

range.

If the display shows the yellow symbol and

a distance from 2 to 15:

•

your subject is within range, but

the flash

is off

. Press the

A

uto reset button to turn

the flash on.

*When your subject is beyond 20 feet, the

distance display is blank.

Autofocus system

When you press the shutter button, sonar

waves (at frequencies beyond our range of

hearing) are sent to the

central part

of the

scene. A built-in computer measures the

time it takes the sonar waves to reach the

scene and the echo to return. This

measurement is used to provide the correct

lens setting.

•

Be sure the sonar waves have a clear path

to your subject.

If an object near the central

part of the scene prevents the sonar waves

from reaching your subject, the lens

focuses on that object, causing your sub-

ject to be unsharp.

•

When photographing more than one per-

son, focus and illumination are improved if

everyone is at about the same distance

from the camera

.

You can turn off the autofocus system to

focus manually. See

Manual focusing

.

Audio signals

Your camera has three audio signals: a

warning tone

when the “caution” symbol

appears in the viewfinder,

beeps

that signal

the self-timer countdown, and

chimes

that

tell you the film pack is empty.

6 Operating instructions

Note:

The display disappears about every 40 seconds.

Lightly

press

the

MODE

or shutter button to make it reappear.

To turn off the audio signals:

1

Press the

MODE

button until you see only

the audio signals symbol:

2

Press the

up

(

Z

) or

down

(

X

)

control

button

once

to remove the indicator bar

and turn the signals off:

3

Press the

MODE

button

once

to return to

the full display. You can now take a

picture:

To return the camera to fully automatic

operation, press the

A

uto reset button.

Electronic flash

The flash automatically begins to charge

every time you

•

load film into the camera, or

•

press the shutter button halfway, or

•

take a picture, or

•

open the camera.

When the green light comes on, the flash

is ready to fire. The light will stay on for 20

to 30 seconds.

If you wish to take a picture and the green

light has gone off, press the shutter button

halfway

or press the

MODE

button. You

can take the picture when the green light

comes on again.

The electronic flash is designed to be used

for every picture - indoors and outdoors.

Every time you take a picture, your

camera’s built-in electronic flash blends

light from the scene with just enough

flash to give you the best possible picture.

In bright sunlight,

your camera blends the

sunlight with just the right amount of flash

to soften shadows and to reveal the facial

details you expect to see in the picture.

In the shade,

the flash automatically sup-

plies the additional light needed to

produce a pleasing photograph.

Operating instructions 7

Note:

The display disappears about every 40 seconds.

Lightly

press

the

MODE

or shutter button to make it reappear.

In low light (at dusk, in the shade, etc.), the

shutter can stay open for as long as 6

seconds after the flash has fired, and camera

movement can cause the picture to be

unsharp.

Hold the camera steady or place it on a firm

support.

Flash range

Indoors:

2 to 15 feet.

Outdoors:

Your subject should be at

least

2 feet

from the camera.

Self-timer

To use this feature, place the camera on a

tripod or other steady support. If you attach

the camera to a

table

tripod, be sure the

camera is positioned over the tripod’s

longest leg for proper support.

Frame your picture in the viewfinder and

press the shutter button

halfway

to be sure

you get the green “good picture” symbol.

Then

release

the shutter button.

Press the self-timer button on the back of

control button once to turn on the lighten

the camera. You now have

12 seconds

to get

into your picture.

During the first

10 seconds

, the camera will

beep and you will see a flashing red light on

the front of the camera.

Two seconds

before the camera takes

the picture, the red light will stay on and

the beeps will become a steady signal.

If you want to stop the 12-second

countdown, press either the

A

uto reset

button or the self-timer button.

Exposure adjustment control

Use this feature when you want to

retake

a picture to make it lighter or darker.

To do this:

1

Press the

MODE

button until you see only

the lighten/darken symbol:

2

To

lighten

a picture, press the

up

(

Z

)

control

button

once

to turn on the lighten

setting:

8 Operating instructions

Note:

The display disappears about every 40 seconds.

Lightly

press

the

MODE

or shutter button to make it reappear.

3

To darken a picture, press the down (

X

)

control button once to turn on the darken

setting:

4

When you have selected the setting you

want, press the MODE button once to

return to the full display. You can now

retake a picture to make it lighter

(A)

or

darker

(B)

:

To return the camera to fully automatic

operation, press the

A

uto reset button.

Important:

If the

background

of a

flash

picture is too dark but your subject is well

illuminated, the background is too far away.

To correct this problem,

do not

use the

lighten

setting. Instead, press the

A

uto reset

button and retake the picture. Place your

subject

near a background

and remember to

keep both within the 2 to 15 foot flash range.

A

B

Features 9

Note:

The display disappears about every 40 seconds.

Lightly

press

the

MODE

or shutter button to make it reappear.

Photographing in natural light

To eliminate flash glare and to take

advantage of natural light situations, you

can turn off the flash when taking

pictures indoors or outdoors.

To turn the flash off:

1

Press the

MODE

button until you see only

the electronic flash symbol:

2

Press the

up

(

Z

) or down (X) control

button once to remove the indicator bar

and turn off the flash:

3Press the MODE button once to return to

the full display. You can now press the

shutter button to take a non-flash picture:

To return the camera to fully automatic

operation, press the Auto reset button.

Manual focusing

You can turn off the autofocus system

and program the distance to your subject

by using the manual focusing feature.

This allows you to photograph through

glass, screens, and fences. When you

shoot through glass, you may wish to

turn off the flash to eliminate glare. See

Photographing in natural light

.

To use this feature:

1Measure the distance to your subject.

2Press the MODE button until you see only

the autofocus symbol:

Features

10 Features

Note: The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press

the MODE or shutter button to make it reappear.

3Press the up (Z) or down (X) control

button once to remove the indicator bar

and turn off the autofocus system:

4Press the MODE button once. The number

5 will start flashing:

You must now set the distance to your

subject.

5If the focusing distance you want is less

than 5 feet away, press the down (X)

control button. The distance decreases in

.1 foot increments down to 2 feet.

If the distance you want is greater than 5

feet, press the up (Z) control button. The

distance increases in one-half foot (.5)

increments up to 10 feet. The infinity

symbol , appears after the number

24. Select this symbol when the subject

or scene is more than 24 feet away.

6When the distance you want is displayed

(for example, 14 feet), press the MODE

button once to return to the full display.

You can now press the shutter button to

take the picture:

To return the camera to fully automatic

operation, press the Auto reset button.

Time exposures

The camera can make automatic time

exposures of up to 6 seconds, depending

on lighting conditions. You can also

program the shutter to stay open from 1

second up to 2 minutes. You can also

make a manual exposure up to 2

minutes long by pressing the shutter

button to control the time the shutter

stays open.

Programmed and manual time

exposures are described in the next

section. You may want to use these

features to photograph fireworks

displays, sunrises and sunsets,

lighthouse beacons at night, colorful

holiday and amusement park lights,

moonlit oceans, city skylines at night,

and more.

Features 11

Note: The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press

the MODE or shutter button to make it reappear.

For time exposures, the camera must be

placed on a steady support, such as a

tripod.

Turn the flash off for better time-exposed

photographs.

Programmed time exposures

With this feature, you can program the

shutter to stay open, from 1 second up to

2 minutes, to record time exposures.

To program a exposure:

1Press the MODE button until you see only

the time exposure symbol:

2Press the up (Z) control button once to

turn on the programmed time exposure

system:

3Press the MODE button once. The :01

second display will start flashing:

4You must now decide how long you want

the exposure to be.

When you press the up (Z) control

button, the time will increase in 1 second

increments up to 2 minutes. When you

press the down (X) control button,

the time will decrease in 1 second

increments.

12 Features

Note: The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press

the MODE or shutter button to make it reappear.

5When the time you want is displayed (for

example, 30 seconds), press the MODE

button once to return to the full display.

You can now press the shutter button to

take the picture:

If you wish to interrupt the preset time

exposure in order to shorten the

exposure time, press the self-timer

button. The shutter will close and the

picture will automatically eject.

To return the camera to fully automatic

operation, press the Auto reset button.

Manual time exposures

You can control the time the shutter

stays open by pressing the shutter

button down for up to 2 minutes when

using the manual time exposure feature.

Place the camera on a very steady

support and frame your subject.

To take a manual time exposure:

1Press the MODE button until you see only

the time exposure symbol:

2Press the down (X) control button once

to turn on the manual time exposure

system:

Features 13

Note: The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press

the MODE or shutter button to make it reappear.

3Press the MODE button once to return to

the full display:

4Press the shutter button and keep it

down to control the time the shutter

stays open. You will know how much

time has elapsed by watching the digital

display. When the time you want has

elapsed, release the shutter button. The

camera will eject the picture.

To return the camera to fully automatic

operation, press the Auto reset button.

Backlighting

The flash must be on when this feature is

used.

Since a backlit subject can appear too

dark in the picture, your camera is

programmed to fire just enough flash to

illuminate the front of your subject. For

best results, your subject should not be

further than 6 feet from the camera.

To use this feature:

1Press the MODE button until you see only

the backlighting symbol:

2Press the up (Z) or down (X) control

button once to turn on the feature:

3Press the MODE button once to return to

the full display. You can now press the

shutter button to take the picture:

To return the camera to fully automatic

operation, press the Auto reset button.

14 Features

Note: The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press

the MODE or shutter button to make it reappear.

Sequential pictures

The camera allows you to take a series of

pictures at various time intervals from 3

seconds to 19.9 minutes. Two types of

sequential pictures are possible: self-

timed sequential pictures and variable

sequential pictures. Both are described

below.

The number of pictures you can take is

automatically limited to the number of

pictures left in the film pack.

Self-timed sequential pictures

These pictures are programmed for 12

seconds for the initial picture, 6 seconds

thereafter. The self-timer signals alert

you when each picture will be taken.

To take self-timed sequential pictures:

1Press the MODE button until you see only

the sequential pictures symbol:

2Press the up (Z) or down (X) control

button once to turn on the feature.

You will see 12 seconds and a self-timer

symbol appear. The number to the right

shows how many pictures you have left

in the film pack:

3Press the MODE button once. The 12

second display will start flashing:

Features 15

Note: The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press

the MODE or shutter button to make it reappear.

4Select the 12 second setting by pressing

the MODE button once again. The

number of pictures left in the film pack

will start flashing:

5If the number of pictures left in the film

pack is the number of pictures you want

to take, press the MODE button once. If

you want to take fewer pictures, press

the down (X) control button. When the

number you want is displayed (for

example, 4) press the MODE button once

to return to the full display:

6Be sure your subject is correctly framed

in the viewfinder. Now press and release

the shutter button. The camera will

automatically begin taking the series of

pictures.

If you wish to interrupt the series, press

the self-timer button.

To return the camera to fully automatic

operation, press the Auto reset button.

Note: When you use the 12 second

setting to get into the picture, 12 seconds

will pass before the first picture is taken.

The time between the other pictures will

be only 6 seconds. The camera will beep

and the red indicator on the front of the

camera will flash as described in the

section the Se/f-timer

Variable sequential pictures

This feature allows you to preset the

camera to whatever interval you want.

For example, you can take 4 pictures and

program the camera to take them 30

seconds apart with one press of the

shutter button.

To take variable sequential pictures:

1Press the MODE button until you see only

the sequential pictures symbol:

16 Features

Note: The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press

the MODE or shutter button to make it reappear.

2Press the up (Z) or down (X) control

button once to turn on the feature.

You will see 12 seconds and a self-timer

symbol appear. The number to the right

shows how many pictures you have left

in the film pack:

3Press the MODE button once. The 12

second display will start flashing:

You must now program when the

camera will take each picture.

To increase the time, press the up (Z)

control button. The time increases in 1

second increments up to 2 minutes. The

time increases in tenths of a minute from

2 to 19.9 minutes.

If you want less than 12 seconds, press

the down (X) control button. The time

decreases in 1 second increments down

to 3 seconds.

If, for example, you choose 30 seconds,

30 seconds passes before each picture is

taken, including the first picture.

4When you have selected the time you

want (for example, 30 seconds), press

the MODE button once.

The number of pictures left in the film

pack will start flashing:

Features 17

Note: The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press

the MODE or shutter button to make it reappear.

5If the number of pictures left in the film

pack is the number of pictures you want

to take, press the MODE button once. If

you want to take fewer pictures, press

the down (X) control button. When the

number you want is displayed (for

example, 4), press the MODE button once

to return to the full display:

6Be sure your subject is correctly framed

in the viewfinder. Now press and release

the shutter button. The camera will

automatically begin taking the series of

pictures.

If you wish to interrupt the series, press

the self-timer button.

To return the camera to fully automatic

operation, press the Auto reset button.

Multiple exposures

With this feature, you can take up to 5

exposures on the same piece of film. For

best results, place your subject in front

of a simple, dark background.

When making a double exposure, you

may wish to place your subject first to

the left in the viewfinder, make the

exposure, then place the subject to the

right in the viewfinder and make the

second exposure.

Note: The battery power may not be

sufficient to take 5 flash exposures on all

10 pictures in the film pack for a total of

50 flashes.

To take multiple exposures:

1Press the MODE button until you see only

the multiple exposure symbol:

2Press the up (Z) or down (X) control

button once to turn on the feature:

18 Features

Note: The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press

the MODE or shutter button to make it reappear.

3Press the MODE button once. The number

2 will start flashing:

4 You must now decide how many

exposures you want to make.

If you want to make 2 exposures, press

the MODE button once more. The number

2 will stop flashing and the camera will

return to the full display. You can now

make 2 exposures.

If you want to take more than 2

exposures, press the up (Z) control

button to increase the exposures to 3,4,

or 5. Press the MODE button once to

return to the full display.

5Frame your picture in the viewfinder and

press the shutter button to make the first

exposure. The film stays in the camera

and the digital display shows how many

exposures you have left to take.

Note: You can make changes (such as

exposure adjustments, flash on or off,

etc.) before each additional exposure.

Frame the next image in the viewfinder

and press the shutter button again. Do

this for each exposure. The camera will

eject the picture after you take the last

exposure.

To return the camera to fully automatic

operation, press the Auto reset button.

Caution:

This camera is battery-operated.

Closely supervise children when camera

is operated by them or used in their

presence. To prevent electrical shock,

camera should not be exposed to or

immersed in water or other fluids,

disassembled, or operated if dropped or

damaged. For repair information, contact

a Polaroid Service Center.

Features 19

Bright light sources

If your subject is placed in front of a window

in daylight, the camera’s photocell measures

the bright light, causing your subject to be

too dark in the picture. Use the backlighting

feature to illuminate your subject without

changing the entire exposure.

When a bright source of light (lamplight,

candlelight, etc.) is in the central part of the

scene and in front of the subject, the

photocell measures the bright light, causing

the subject to be too dark. Move the source

of light to one side of your subject.

Temperature

For better colors, avoid extreme

temperatures. When the temperature is

below 55°F (13°C), keep the camera and film

warm. Above 95’°F (35°C), keep the camera

and film as cool as possible.

Avoid storing camera or film in hot places.

Keep developing pictures away from hot

surfaces. As the picture develops, its image

area is dry because the development

process takes place inside the film. It is

important not to bend the developing

picture during this process.

Developer rollers

The developer rollers inside the film door (i)

must be kept clean to avoid repeated spots

or bar patterns on the pictures. Clean the

rollers with a damp, lint-free cloth.

Lens

To remove fingerprints, breathe on the lens

and wipe it gently with a clean, soft facial

tissue. Do not use silicone-treated eyeglass

tissue.

Helpful hints for using the

camera’s special features

Programmed time exposures

To create the illusion of motion in your pictures

when photographing at night:

Place the

camera on a steady support, turn off the

flash, and program the exposure time for 2-5

seconds. The lights of moving cars will

appear as streaks of light in your picture.

To take a portrait by candlelight:

Turn off the

flash. We suggest programming the

exposure time from 5 to 10 seconds. The

resulting portrait will be warm and pleasing.

To photograph home interiors in average light:

Turn off the flash and start with a

programmed time exposure of 1 second.

To photograph floodlit buildings, fountains or

monuments:

Start with a programmed time

exposure of 2 seconds.

To photograph through glass or window

screens:

Turn off the flash to reduce

unwanted reflections in your picture. If the

subject is well beyond the glass or screen,

use the manual focusing feature as well.

To photograph a nearby subject against a

scenic background at dusk, sunrise or sunset:

Use flash to illuminate your subject properly.

A timed exposure of about 2 seconds will

give correct exposure of the background.

Manual time exposures

To photograph fireworks: Use the manual

time exposure feature. Press and hold the

shutter button from the time the fireworks

go up until they burst in the sky.

Guide to better pictures

20 Features

Sequential pictures

To obtain multiple images of the same

scene: Use the self-timed sequential

pictures feature for group portraits when

you wish to obtain several photographs of

the same scene with one press of the shutter

button. This feature allows you to be

included in the portrait.

Multiple exposures

To take multiple exposures on the piece of

film: It may be helpful to set the same

exposure control towards darken, especially

if the background is not dark enough.

Note: Avoid subject movement while taking

pictures.

Full lifetime warranty

If this camera proves to be defective, we

will, at your option either replace or repair it

without charge for as long as you own the

camera (original owners only). See Your

warranty options. This warranty does not

cover damage caused by accident, misuse,

or tampering with the camera, and a charge

will be made for such repairs. To obtain

warranty service, please call Polaroid toll-

free at 1-800-343-5000, or write to the

Polaroid Customer Care Center, 201

Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730.

This warranty gives you specific rights, and

you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state. This warranty excludes

all consequential damages. Some states do

not allow the exclusion of consequential

damages so the foregoing exclusion may

not apply to you.

Your warranty options

Replacement: You can choose to receive a

replacement camera at no charge. If the

failure occurs within 90 days of the purchase

date, you can return the camera to any

participating Polaroid dealer and you will

receive a new camera. If the failure occurs

after that period, call Polaroid at the toll-free

number listed and we will ship you a

refurbished camera of equal or better value.

Replacement will be made 3-5 business

days from the

receipt

of your camera.

Repair: Call the number listed for the

address of the nearest authorized Polaroid

repair location. Please allow 5 to 7 days

from the receipt of your camera for the

repair. The repaired camera will be returned

to you along with a reimbursement of your

postage cost. This warranty applies to new

cameras purchased in retail stores in the

U.S.A.

For information and help

If you are unable to get good pictures,

review this instruction book.

Picture problems are often due to incorrect

use of the camera. If you need further help,

and before you return your camera for

repair, please see your dealer or contact the

nearest Polaroid office.

If you write, please explain the nature of the

problem and, if possible, enclose sample

pictures. Include your return address.

Accessories 21

Accessories

The accessories listed add to the versatility

of your camera and to your enjoyment of

your photographs.

For information on these and other

accessories, please contact your dealer or

the nearest Polaroid office.

Light Lock Close-Up Lens

The Polaroid Light Lock Non-Contacting

Close-Up Lens fits all Polaroid Spectra

cameras. The lens lets you take photographs

at 10 inches without making contact with the

object being photographed.

The lens attaches easily and securely to the

front of the camera and lets you take

pictures that are 50 percent the size of the

actual object (5 to 1).

Close-Up Lens F112

With the Polaroid Close-Up Lens, you can

photograph objects 10 inches from the

camera. The lens attaches easily to the front

of the camera and produces a picture that

shows an object at half its actual size,

Close-Up Stand

The Polaroid Close-Up Stand is designed for

use with all Polaroid Spectra cameras to

produce close-up photographs of small

objects and printed materials such as

stamps, coins or jewelry. The magnification

is approximately 1:1.

PhotoFile

Holds 20 Polaroid Spectra photographs.

Accessories

22 Specifications

Specifications

Aperture/shutter system:

Apertures: from f/l0 to f/45. Shutter speeds:

from 1/245 to 6 seconds in Auto mode.

Camera size:

Length: 6.34 inches

Width: 5.63 inches

Height: 2.96 inches closed;

3.81 inches opened.

Camera weight:

1 lb, 12 1/2 oz., without a film pack.

Film advance:

Automatic film advance; motorized picture

ejection.

Film size:

Outer border: 4 x 4.06 inches.

Image area: 3.60 x 2.90 inches.

Film speed:

IS0 600/29° (approx.)

Film type:

Polaroid Spectra color film.

Starts developing in seconds.

Ten pictures per pack.

Lens:

Patented Quintic, three element, 125mm

coated glass lens system. Ten zone focusing

from 2 feet to infinity.

Liquid crystal display:

Features: automatic/manual distance

focusing; automatic program for manual

time exposures; backlighting feature;

sequential series of pictures; multiple

exposures on one print; on/off flash and

audio signals; exposure adjustment feature.

Photocell:

Dual-filter, silicon photodiodes. Green

filtered cell measures visible light; black

filtered cell measures infrared light for

better indoor flash exposures.

Power source:

A fresh, 6-volt battery in each film pack

powers all camera functions.

Programmed flash:

Built-in fill flash designed to be used indoors

and outdoors.

Recharge time: from 0.1 to 2.8 sets

Flash duration: from 1/3000 to 1/20,000 of a

second.

Indoor flash range: from 2 to 15 feet.

Self-timer:

Built-in self-timer; blinking LED and signal

time the 12-second countdown.

Sonar autofocus system:

Computerized autofocus system uses sonar

waves to accurately measure the distance to

your subject and set the lens. Sonar ranging

time: from 10 to 50 thousandths of a second.

Viewfinder:

100% viewing (no parallax) at 6 feet - a

popular picture-taking distance. Six lenses,

two prisms, and four mirrors provide sharp,

clear viewing. Viewfinder magnification:

0.5x (subjects appear half life-size).

Viewfinder display:

Display includes a digital read-out in feet

and a yellow “caution” or green “good

picture” symbol.

Specifications