Polaroid Spectra User Manual

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

Polaroid Spectra Specifications

Camera Specifications

aperture range	f/l0 to f/45
shutter speeds	1/245 to 6 seconds
lens system	Patented Quintic, three element, 125mm coated glass
focusing range	2 feet to infinity
viewfinder magnification	0.5x

Film Specifications

film size outer border	4 x 4.06 inches
film size image area	3.60 x 2.90 inches
film speed	IS0 600/29°
film type	Polaroid Spectra color film

Power and Flash

power source	6-volt battery in each film pack
flash recharge time	0.1 to 2.8 seconds
flash duration	1/3000 to 1/20, 000 of a second
indoor flash range	2 to 15 feet

Weight and Dimensions

camera length	6.34 inches
camera width	5.63 inches
camera height closed	2.96 inches
camera height opened	3.81 inches
camera weight	1 lb, 12 1/2 oz