Polaroid 5/3 SLR1200 - Manual (Page 7)

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Calculating measurement from the grid
pattern
When taking pictures at 1X magnification,
each square of the grid pattern represents
5mm (0.2 in.). The chart below shows the
value represented by each square in pic-
tures taken at each magnification.
Troubleshooting
Difficulty focusing:
The ranging lights may be difficult to see
when using the camera in very bright light,
or when photographing very dark subjects.
If you have difficulty seeing the ranging
lights:
• Check that the camera is set for the
desired magnification, and is at the correct
distance from the subject.
• Check that the film is not outdated.
• Move the ranging lights to a lighter area on
the subject.
• Look over the top of the camera, rather
than through the viewfinder.
• Check the battery indicator (Macro 5 only);
if necessary replace the batteries in the
handgrip.
Camera does not function:
The flash and/or LED ranging lights will not
function if the film pack battery is weak or
dead.
No image in viewfinder:
The magnification selector knob is
between settings.
Magnification Grid square value
0.2X (Macro 5 only) 1 in 25mm
0.4X (Macro 5 only) 0.5 in. 13mm
1X 0.2 in. 5mm
2X 0.1 in. 2.5mm
3X 0.07 in. 1.7mm
Pictures too light:
The camera may be too close to the sub-
ject for the selected magnification. The
Lighten/Darken control may be set incor-
rectly. Very light subjects may require set-
ting the control toward Darken. There may
be bright ambient light affecting the expo-
sure.
Pictures too dark:
The camera may be too far from the sub-
ject for the selected magnification. The
Lighten/Darken control may be set incor-
rectly. Very dark subjects may require set-
ting the control toward Lighten.
Subject not sharp:
The camera is at the wrong distance from
the subject. (Pictures also will be incor-
rectly exposed - too light or too dark.)
Portions of picture out of focus, or dis-
torted subject:
The camera is not parallel to the subject.
Care and Maintenance
Lens care:
Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust or
fingerprints, breathe on the lens and wipe
it gently with a clean, soft facial tissue. Do
not use silicone-treated eyeglass tissues.
Temperature:
The camera and film are designed for use
at temperatures of 40-105(F (4-41(C).
Store below 75(F (24(C). Never leave film
or a loaded camera in a hot area (such as
the luggage compartment of a car).
Caution:
To prevent electric shock, do not remove
camera covers. No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to the nearest
Polaroid Service Center.