Picture Problems And Problem Prevention - Polaroid MiniPortrait 203 User Manual

MiniPortrait Camera User Guide

Picture problems and problem prevention

Problem: Missing corner
Pictures with "missing" corners, and/or
streaks and marks, are usually the result of
pulling the film crookedly, at an angle, from
the film holder.
Always pull both film tabs straight out of the
film holder. Pull at moderate speed.
Saying the word "Polaroid" is a god way to
time the speed of pulling.
If the Model 455 camera is mounted on a
tripod, adjust the tripod head, if necessary, so
the tabs can be pulled straight down, parallel
to the film holder.
Problem: White specks
Pictures with small white specks in the image
area are often caused by pulling the film out
of the film holder too rapidly. Pulling too fast
may also cause a "mottled" appearance in
color photographs.
Always pull both film tabs at a moderate
speed. Saying the word "Polaroid" is a good
way to time the speed of pulling.
Problem: Evenly spaced marks on picture
Pictures with evenly spaced spots or streaks
are usually caused by dirty rollers inside the
film holder. Typically, the pattern is repeated
across the picture surface because dirt or
other particles are stuck to one or both
rollers.
The rollers should be cleaned regularly to
prevent this problem. You can open the film
holder to clean the rollers even if there is film
in the holder...but open the holder away from
bright light and be careful not to lift the film
pack.
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