Polaroid M209 Camera Introduction The Polaroid Model 209 Miniportrait camera produces 2 identical portraits on each sheet of Polaroid 690 color pack film. The camera has a number of additional features such as: • Built-in electronic flash unit. The camera can also be used with other types of lighting.
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Enables the camera to use electrical power rather than batteries in high volume applications. IMPORTANT the use of other non-Polaroid AC adapters may damage the camera. (PID # 649424) 100-240 volt supply. Accessories are available from your Polaroid camera dealer, or contact your nearest Polaroid Office.
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Polaroid M209 Camera The film processing timer To activate the timer: Slide battery cover open to remove the protective battery insulator strip. To set the timer: Press and hold the MIN button and then the SEC button until the correct processing time is displayed (see film instructions for...
Polaroid M209 Camera Photographing children Photographing young children requires the following adjustments. Aperture selection: For children set the aperture selector to between f22-f32. For infants, select f32. Viewfinder/Rangefinder alignment: For young children, align the child’s eye with the vertical reference line in the Viewfinder/...
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Polaroid M209 Camera Cleaning the Developer rollers Dirt on the Developer rollers can cause a variety of problems such as repeated spots on the pictures and jammed film. Inspect the rollers when loading the film, and clean them as follows.
U.S.A. at 1-800-225-1618. Mon. – Fri., 8 AM to 8PM (Eastern Time). Limited Warranty (U.S.A. only) Your Polaroid Instant Camera has been thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. All parts are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for one full year from the date of original purchase.
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