Polaroid ProPack User Manual page 7

To take flashcube pictures
Insert a Hi-Power or regular flashcube into the
flashcube socket on the camera (19), and turn it
clockwise as far as it will go. After four flashes,
the cube will stop at a 45 degree angle. Partially
used cubes should be wound, removed, and
reinserted so a used bulb faces down and a fresh
one forward. Before closing the camera, remove
the flashcube. The flash range for Hi-Power
cubes is 4-12 ft. (1.2-3.7m) and for regular cubes
is 4-8 ft. (1.2-2.4m); be sure your subject is within
those ranges. Set the film selector to 3000 for
3000 speed film and to 80 for 80 speed film.
To take pictures with the ProFlash
(ProPack System only)
For best results, place your subject near a light-
colored background, if possible. When photo-
graphing more than one subject, place each
subject about the same distance from the camera
so they all will be lit evenly by the flash.
1. Turn on the flash unit (20A). The green LED will
light when the flash is fully charged.
2. Be sure the film selector on the camera is
correctly set for your picture-taking situation.
Note: For distant subjects (50-75 ft./15.2-22.9m)
at night, you must use 3000 speed film and set
the film selector to 80. Color film cannot be used
for flash pictures beyond approximately 12 ft.
(3.7m).
Film
o
Color ISO 80/20 *
o
B&W ISO 3000/36
o
B&W ISO 3000/36
*This setting also applies to type 665 B&W film.
3. Be sure the Lighten/Darken switch on the
ProFlash is set to normal as shown (20B). Use it
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to lighten ( ) or darken (Æ) a picture that is too
dark or too light. Also, use it in hot or cold weather
with color film (see film instructions). Each set-
ting will change exposure by
control on the camera does not function for
electronic flash pictures.
Film
selector Flash range
1
80 3 / -12 ft. (1.1-3.7m)
2
1
3000ER 3 / -25 ft. (1.1-7.6m)
2
80 50-75 ft. (15.2-22.9m)
1 / stop. The L/D
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4. Make sure the ready light (20C) is lit, indicating
the flash is fully charged. Once you have set the
distance scale and framed your subject, press
the shutter release as described.
5. After you take a picture, the ready light will go
out for a few to several seconds* to indicate that
the flash is charging. (If the flash takes more than
30 seconds to charge, it is time to replace the
batteries in the flash unit; see instructions under
"Maintenance.") When the ready light comes on,
you can take another flash picture. If you don't
plan to take another flash picture right away, turn
off the unit to minimize battery drain. Always
turn off the flash unit when not in use.
Note: To help prevent battery drain, the flash
unit will automatically shut off after about three
minutes. The switch will still be on, but the ready
light will not be lit. To take another flash picture,
move the Off/On (0/1) switch to off then on again.
(If you neglect to do this, the flash will fire but your
picture may be too dark.)
6. If you are using black and white 3000 speed
film and your next picture is a bright outdoor
(nonflash) picture, be sure to change the film
selector to 3000.
Press the shutter release
You must keep the camera steady as you take
the picture. Get a firm grip with your left hand.
Keeping your right thumb in line with the shutter
release, place it under the front of the camera as
shown (21). Slowly press the shutter release with
your right forefinger. At the same time, press up
with your thumb to help keep the camera steady.
Hold the shutter release down for at least one
second.
*Recharge time depends on the freshness of
your batteries, and subject distance.
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