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Polaroid Spectra User Manual

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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)

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Polaroid Spectra Specifications

Camera Specifications IconCamera Specifications
aperture rangef/l0 to f/45
shutter speeds1/245 to 6 seconds
lens systemPatented Quintic, three element, 125mm coated glass
focusing range2 feet to infinity
viewfinder magnification0.5x
Film Specifications IconFilm Specifications
film size outer border4 x 4.06 inches
film size image area3.60 x 2.90 inches
film speedIS0 600/29°
film typePolaroid Spectra color film
Power and Flash IconPower and Flash
power source6-volt battery in each film pack
flash recharge time0.1 to 2.8 seconds
flash duration1/3000 to 1/20, 000 of a second
indoor flash range2 to 15 feet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
camera length6.34 inches
camera width5.63 inches
camera height closed2.96 inches
camera height opened3.81 inches
camera weight1 lb, 12 1/2 oz

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