600/600 SE Camera User Guide
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How to pull the tabs
After making the exposure, pull the white tab
straight, all the way out of the camera. A large
yellow tab will appear (40). Grip the yellow
tab firmly. Pull it straight out of the camera at
moderate speed, without hesitation (41). The
picture is now developing, so start timing.
Develop the picture for the full time
recommended in the film instructions inside
the fim box. Separate the print from the
negative in one continuous motion, starting at
the end nearest the yellow tab (42).
Information on handling of prints and
negatives is in the film instructions.
Electronic flash (Picture 43)
An electronic flash unit can be mounted on
the accessory shoe on top of the camera
(43A). The Model 600 SE has an additional
accessory shoe on top of the handgrip (43B)
that can be used for mounting the flash unit
using the 75mm lens and viewfinder.
If you use a large handle-type flash, a special
bracket may be available for your unit that
attaches to the flash mount on the side of the
camera (44). If you use the bracket that
comes with your unit, be sure it does not
obstruct the film holder and its operation.
Consult your photo dealer for further
information.
Plug the connector cord from the electronic
flash unit into the PC connector socket on the
lens (45). The shutter is X synchronized for
electronic flash at all speeds. Consult the
instructions provided with the flash unit for
proper lens aperture settings.
There may be noticeable differences in the
color quality of the light from various makes
of electronic flash units. If your flash produces
displeasing colors with Polaroid film, the
problem can usually be corrected by suitable
filtration on the camera lens or the flash unit.
Automatic flash units and color film
It is recommended that you keep an
automatic flash unit set for “manual”
operation when using color film.
When set for “automatic” operation, exposure
is controlled by the duration of the flash.
When your subject is close, the flash duration
may be considerably shorter than 1/1,000
sec. The resulting reciprocity effects tend to
cause a color shift towards the warmer
colors. If necessary, this can be corrected
with weak cyan or blue and cyan CC filtration.
Maintenance
Lens care
The lens supplied with the Models 600 and
600 SE is a high quality, professional lens
that should be kept clean and handled with
extreme care. If it should become dirty, blow
off any dust, then wipe gently with a clean,
lint-free cloth. Fingerprints should be cleaned
off immediately with a drop of lens cleaning
fluid and lens tissue. Never use silicone-
coated eyeglass tissue to clean the lens.
Keep the developer rollers clean
It is extremely important to keep the rollers
clean at all times. Dirt or developer
chemicals on the rollers will leave marks on
the picture and may even cause the picture to
jam in the rollers.
To clean the rollers: With both hands, lift
the steel loops, and remove the roller
assembly (46). Clean both rollers with a
damp, lint-free cloth (47). Never scrape them
with anything metallic, nor with your fingernail.
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