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- Page 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION Model 204/404 MiniPortrait Camera May 1997 Customer Care Center Technical Services 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730 TEL: 1.781.386.5309 FAX: 1.781.386.5988...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Table of contents PRODUCT NAME....................3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................3 CAMERA COMPONENTS ................5 PID NUMBERS AND STANDARD COST ............6 FEATURES AND BENEFITS................7 SPECIFICATIONS ..................10 APPLICATIONS....................13 RECOMMENDED FILMS................13 OPERATING TIPS..................14 WARRANTY ....................16 SERVICE ......................16 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ...............17... -
Page 3: Product Name
Product Name MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Product Description The MiniPortrait 204/404 is a tripod or stand-mounted camera for the IMAGE RETAILING and COMPOSITE ID BUSINESSES. It is the next-generation MiniPortrait Camera using Type 100 film, and follows the existing hand-held or tripod-mounted Models 202/402 and Models 203/403. - Page 4 Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Product Description (continued) • The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) prompts the user in pre- customized languages (English, Spanish, French and Italian): "READY" "LOAD FILM" "PULL TAB" "OUT OF FILM" • The LCD also displays programmable menu choices for user customization: "FILM COUNT"...
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Page 5: Camera Components
Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Camera Components Rear View Callouts Call-out Component LCD Display Screen ON Button Shutter Button UP Cursor Symbol Menu Symbol Camera Back Polaroid Caution Aim Light Switches Attention Camera ON/OFF Switch Release Knob Locking Knob... -
Page 6: Pid Numbers And Standard Cost
Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera PID Numbers and Standard Cost STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS Description Std. Cost 621777 M404MP Camera/Stand Int’l $430.85 621778 M404MP Camera Int'l 384.65 621779 M204MP Camera/Stand Int'l 421.40 621780 M204MP Camera Int'I 375.20 621781 M204MP Camera/Stand IIOV 421.40... -
Page 7: Features And Benefits
Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Features and Benefits Feature Benefit LCD Prompts After turning on the security key, the LCD automatically announces "READY" and proceeds to prompt the user through steps to produce an excellent photo. Main Icon Buttons 1. Pressing the AIM button turns on the rangefinder lights. - Page 8 Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Features and Benefits (continued) Feature Benefit Removable Film Removable film holders with dark slides permit Holder switching between black and white and color films to reduce film usage and wait time. Sync Circuit An ON/OFF strobe switch and a socket that...
- Page 9 Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Features and Benefits (continued) Feature Benefit Auto Shutoff The camera can be programmed to stay on or to shut off automatically after 10 or 20 minutes to conserve battery power. Memory The camera can be shut off at any time and will remain at the same position when turned on again, avoiding any film waste.
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Page 10: Specifications
Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Specifications MiniPortrait 204/404 vs. MiniPortrait 203/403 Feature New MiniPortrait Existing MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera 203/403 Camera FROM THE OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: 1. Standard Cost (4-lens $384.65 (w/o stand) $498.21(w/o adapter) w/voltage adapter and $430.85 (w/stand) $551.73 (w/ adapter) instructions) 2. - Page 11 Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Specifications (continued) Feature New MiniPortrait Existing MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera 203/403 Camera 8. Auto Shutoff 9. Memory Same-position Powerup 10. Out-of-Film Sensor 11. Variable Strobe Output 12. Strobe Boost 13. Low Power Indicator 14. Low Battery Protection 15.
- Page 12 Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Specifications (continued) Feature New MiniPortrait Existing MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera 203/403 Camera 21. Lens System Single Plastic 3-Element Glass Meniscus 22. Shutter System Electro-Mechanical, Electronic Fixed Speed 23. Flash System Built-in, Variable Built-in, Variable Output and Exposure...
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Page 13: Applications
Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Applications Image retailing and composite ID businesses, and bank programs. Recommended Films The MiniPortrait 204/404 camera uses color and black and white peel-apart films. Below are recommended aperture settings for designated film speeds: Film Speed Aperture... -
Page 14: Operating Tips
Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Operating Tips Setting the aperture For proper exposure, be sure to adjust the aperture to the recommended setting for the speed of the film being used. ASA 80: f/11-1/2; ASA 100: f/11-1/2; ASA 125: f/16; and ASA 3000: f/64. - Page 15 Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Operating Tips ( continued) Aim light Press the aim light button and aim the blinking lights on the subject’s chin. The aim lights ensure that the subject’s face is properly positioned in the picture.
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Page 16: Warranty
If this camera proves defective in material and workmanship within a period of one full year from the date of original purchase, Polaroid will, at its option, repair or replace it with a camera of the same or equivalent model free of charge except for transportation costs. -
Page 17: Questions And Answers
Q. How many images can be recorded per film frame? A. The Model 204 will record two images per film frame; the operator can select either two identical images of one subject or separate images of two subjects. The Model 404 will record... - Page 18 Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Questions and Answers (continued) How portable is the camera? If purchased with a camera stand, the camera can be folded into the stand and easily carried using the built-in handle. Camera and stand are placed on a table for picture-taking.
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Page 19: Potential Operator Errors
Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Potential Operator Errors Symptom Cause Remedy Dull, muddy-looking Not developed long enough Program development timer to image beep after recommended development time has expired Missing corners, or Film pulled from the camera Pull the yellow film tab straight... - Page 20 Product Information Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera Potential Operator Errors (continued) Black picture Camera dark slide not Remove dark slide from film removed before taking holder prior to taking pictures picture Flash turned off Slide flash switch to the ON position prior to picture-taking...