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MiniPortrait Camera
Models 203/403
User Guide
Model 203
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide • Film processing timer on the back of the film holder. The numbers throughout the text refer to the pictures at the back of this User Guide. Camera parts (Picture1) A. Electronic flash unit B. Polaroid pack film holder Model 73A C. Shutter button D. Viewfinder E. Camera controls: Introduction Camera on/off switch Distance selector The Polaroid Miniportrait/Studio Express Lens aperture selector Cameras are designed to meet a variety of S
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide Film Holder 73A: This holder is shipped OR WITH WET HANDS. IF SERVICE OR with the Model 403 camera; additional REPAIR WORK IS REQUIRED, CONTACT holders can be loaded with different film AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. types for easy interchangeability. INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE (PID# 612413) ELECTRIC SHOCK WHEN UNIT IS USED SUBSEQUENTLY. 7. CLOSE SUPERVISION IS Film Holder 73B: Allows use of a validation plate. (PID# 612414) NECESSARY WH
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide batteries and store them separately, to Load the batteries prevent damage caused by leaking batteries. The camera uses four 1.5 volt AA batteries, which provide power for the shutter, Note: An AC adapter may be preferred for electronic flash unit and sonar rangefinder. high-volume use (see Accessories). Alkaline batteries are recommended. Do not use NiCad rechargeable batteries; they Model 73A film holder (9) may damage the camera. A se
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide Pull both sides of the latch to open the To load/change the timer batteries: If the door; the door does not open flat. Before display or tones fade, or if the timer stops loading the film, check that the developer functioning, the batteries should be rollers are clean (see Clean the developer replaced. The timer uses two 1.5 volt rollers). GP-89A (or equivalent) batteries. Always hold the film pack by the edges, not Slide the battery cove
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide Seating the subject (19) The electronic flash A seat should be provided for the subject. The flash unit is designed to provide even Avoid chairs with high backs, which may illumination and proper exposure. To turn appear in the picture. Adjust the height of on the flash, simply raise the flash head all the camera so that the lenses are about the way (22). The flash turns off when the level with the eyes of the seated subject. head is t
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide If the camera is hand-held, use the Important: Whenever the portrait selector rangefinder for each portrait, to ensure that is changed to a different setting, the all subjects are at the correct distance. camera must be reset as described above, to prevent possible double-exposures. Note: The rangefinder will not work while the flash is recharging: it will work Model 203: Slide the portrait selector to the desired setting. It is not neces
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 3. Start the timer. The correct nor with your fingernail, and never attempt processing time should already be set. to disassemble the rollers. Also clean Press the START button once; the timer the film tab slot (36). Then replace the will count down to zero. At the end of roller assembly. the processing time, a series of short tones will sound. The timer will reset for Picture faults and probable causes thenext picture. Repeated, ev
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide Double exposure: The shutter and portrait increases as you close down the lens counter were not reset after the portrait aperture. Thus, you should always use the selector was moved to a different setting. smallest possible lens aperture (highest possible f-number). The table shows the approximate depth of Depth of field field at the various f-number settings. The depth of field, or distance zone within which your subject will be in focus,
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide The flash sync adapter Alternative lighting techniques Some flash units have a different polarity Electronic flash illumination than the camera’s built-in flash. The adapter reverses this polarity, to allow Use electronic flash with color film or Type proper synchronization. 665 film. To determine whether the adapter is Lighting techniques: needed with your flash unit: • Direct flash: The flash is aimed straight 1. Plug the sync cord on
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide Make a test picture. If exposure correction is needed, see below. Exposure correction with electronic flash If the first picture is too dark If the first picture is too light Move lights closer to subject Use a smaller lens aperture (see table below) or or Move lights farther from subject Increase light output (see table below) (see flash unit instructions) or or Decrease light output (see Use a larger lens aperture flash unit instructions
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide How changing the lamp distance To maintain the correct exposure balance affects the exposure throughout the picture, the other lamps in the setup should be moved closer or farther The table below indicates in f-stops how away in the same proportion as the main exposure can be adjusted by moving the lamp. Do not change the camera-to-subject main lamp nearer or farther away from the distance. subject. ORIGINAL New distance for exposure LA
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide transportation costs. To take advantage of United States passport pictures this warranty, the camera must be repaired by an Authorized Service Center. Polacolor pictures made with the Model 203 camera meet the requirements for United The warranty does not include the States Passports. batteries, or damage caused by leaking batteries. The United States Passport Office has specific photographic requirements. THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL Compl
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide 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 see a doctor. Keep discarded materials away from children, animals, clothing and furniture. For more information For additional a
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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide A B C D L K J E F I H G M Picture 1 15
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