Common Problems - Polaroid 790 Product Manual

790 Instant Camera

Common Problems

Symptom
Foggy, misty pictures
Subject partially cut off
Blurry pictures
Background too dark
Daylight pictures too dark
Pictures too light
Red reflection in subject's eyes
(red eye)
Poor color pictures
Subject too dark; background
exposure OK
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Cause
Camera lens dirty
Lens surface light struck
Improper framing of subject
in viewfinder
Flash not used in dim light
Subject too close to camera
Camera or subject motion
Background too far from
subject
Outdoors at night
Light level of scene too low
Subject too close to camera
Light level of scene too high
Flash reflected from subjects
eyes
Outdated film
Film stored in excessive
heat
Underexposed/overexposed
Backlighting scene
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Remedy
Breathe on lens and wipe gently with
clean, soft tissue
Avoid aiming camera into sun
Cup hands above lens to shade from
flare
Look through viewfinder while holding
the camera as close to the eye as
possible
Frame subject on all sides in
viewfinder
Always use flash indoors
Subject must be at least 4 ft (1.2m)
away without close-up lens
Subject must be at least 2 ft (0.6m)
away with close-up lens
Keep camera/subject still
Place subject near a brightly colored
background
Stay within recommended flash range
Use flash to get brighter pictures on
dark, cloudy days or in the evening -
if subject is within 10 ft (3m)
Stay within camera's range
(at least 2 ft (0.6m) from subject)
Use camera trim to darken
Turn up room lights; have subject
look away from camera
Use fresh film
Keep film in cool place
See above - "Too dark & Too light"
Avoid positioning subject near bright
light source, e.g. window, lamp, etc.