Two-stage shutter button Control Panel q Feet or meters selector (1200si) r Audio signal switch (1200si) s Self-timer switch (1200si) t Exposure control (1200si/1200i) u Recharge indicator (1200si/1200i) v Picture counter (1200si/1200i) w Programmed flash override (1200si) x Sonar autofocus override (1200si)
1200 English Opening and Closing the Camera To open, slide release latch in direction of arrow. Camera opens automatically. DO NOT force cover open as it will damage camera. To close, slide release latch in direction of arrow. Hold camera as shown. Close lid and let go of release latch.
Loading and Unloading the Film Note: Use only Polaroid film. Before use, check expiration date. This camera uses 1200 film with 12 frames per pack, or Spectra or Image 990 film with 10 frames per pack. 12-frame film: • Blank = no film pack inserted •...
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1200 English Taking Pictures with the 1200si For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in For vertical photos, hold camera as shown in Frame your subject in viewfinder. Press shutter button halfway. The distance to your subject (in meters or feet) and a symbol are displayed.
Taking Pictures with the 1200i For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in For vertical photos, hold camera as shown in Frame your subject in viewfinder. Press shutter button all the way. The photo is automatically ejected. Other Features Exposure Control Use this feature to retake photo that was too light or too dark.
1200 English Using Self-timer Place camera on tripod or other secure surface and set up photo. Press shutter button halfway and release button. Slide self-timer switch down. You have 12 seconds before self-timer activates shutter release. Camera beeps and red light flashes for 10 seconds, then beeps steadily and red light shines continuously for an addi- tional two seconds before taking photo.
Camera Maintenance Do not touch lens. Clean camera lens with soft, lint-free cloth. If spots or banding appears on photos, camera may have dirty developer rollers. To clean developer rollers, dampen clean cloth with tap water. Open film door and thoroughly clean rollers. If film is in camera, clean rollers in dimly lit area. Developing Photos Do not shake.
1200 English Guide to better pictures Be sure soundwaves have clear path to your subject. If an object in foreground prevents soundwaves from reach- ing your subject, lens focuses on foreground object. Subject will be out of focus. Blurry Picture Cause When subject is not centered in the pic- ture, the sound waves pass by the...
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Repeated spots or bar pattern Cause Developer rollers inside the film door need to be cleaned. Damaged picture Cause Picture was shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it was ejected from the camera. Picture was left in the exit slot, and camera was set down on a table or other surface.
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