Polaroid BIG SHOT User Manual

Development timer: To operate it, turn the arrow
clockwise ail the way and let go; the timer will run
for approximately one minute, the recommended
development time for color pictures in ordinary
room temperatures (about 75°F). At lower tem·
peratures you must develop pictures for a longer
time; see the film instructions for details.
LightenjDarken control: By turning the ring (F)
you can
adjust the amount of light reaching the
film to make a picture lighter or darker, as desired,
or to take care of differences in flashcubes or film
packs. When and how to use the ljD control is ex·
plained on page 8. It is shown here set to the
Normal position.
DARKEN
LlGHTEN
YOU CAN MAKE THESE KINDS OF PICTURES WITH THIS CAMERA
COlOR PICTURES .............. load the Big Shot only with Polaroid Polacolor land film packs, Type
108. Do not use Type 107 black and white film with this camera.
FLASH PICTURES .... ........... It is designed to use only the new batteryless Magicubes, or equiva·
lent. Other kinds of cubes won't fit the socket. Pictures made without
flash, even in bright daylight, will generally be too dark.
PICTURES AT ONE DISTANCE . .... The Big Shot's fixed focus lens is set to make sharp pictures when the
subject is about 39 inches from the lens. A simple·to·use but accu rate
one·distance rangefinder puts you at the correct distance. Objects
much closer or further than 39 inches will be out of focus.
VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL. ...... Vou can hold the camera either way, as shown on page 4; the range·
PICTURES finder works equally weil in both positions.
IMPORTANT. .................. Do not make flash pictures in explosive atmospheres.
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Polaroid BIG SHOT Specifications

General

Brand	Polaroid
Model	BIG SHOT
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English