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Polaroid MP4 / MP4+ Camera System User Manual

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MP4 / MP4+ Camera System
Appendix

User Guide

Introduction
Assembly
Operations
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Electronic Flash

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Summary of Contents for Polaroid MP4 / MP4+ Camera System

  • Page 1: User Guide

    MP4 / MP4+ Camera System Appendix User Guide Introduction Assembly Operations Troubleshooting Appendix Electronic Flash...
  • Page 2 Introduction 1 Contents Introduction Free technical assistance The two MP 4+ models Main camera parts Sliding camera head TTI AV/810 8x10 camera Polaroid 8x10 film system Reflex viewer Focusing screens Film holders Shutter kit Lenses Film processing timer Filter kit...
  • Page 3 Introduction 2 Introduction Free technical assistance The Polaroid MP4+ System is an un- Call toll free, Mon.-Fri., 8 AM to 8 PM usually versatile photographic unit. Its (Eastern Time). From any-where in the uses in industry, business, medicine, U.S.A., call 1-800-225-1618.
  • Page 4 Introduction 3 The two MP 4+ models Main camera parts (4) Reflex viewer and hood The MP4+ System is available in two Sliding camera head basic models (Illustration 1). The Camera body Standard Model (left) is shown with the Shutter optional halogen lighting;...
  • Page 5 This camera (6) may be attached to The three focusing screens (9) are for the column in place of the standard use with the Polaroid film holders de- MP 4+ camera, to allow the use of scribed below. They also can be used Polaroid instant 8x10 films.
  • Page 6 Polaroid instant cocking, lensless shutter; the lenses film holders (10): are attached to the shutter, which is • Model 545 film holder for Polaroid mounted in a lens board, for easy cam- 4x5 sheet films era attachment. The shutter speeds •...
  • Page 7 Introduction 6 MP 4+ Filter kit 44-88 Lighting options The kit (14) includes a filter holder with Several lighting options are available two filter trays, gelatin filters and a filter for the MP4+ System. These are or- frame. The filters are intended to bal- dered separately, allowing the system ance the MP 4+ tungsten and halogen to be customized for a wide variety of...
  • Page 8 Introduction 7 Fiberoptic lighting Electronic flash lighting The Dolan-Jenner fiberoptic lighting This lighting (20) is suitable for most system (22) is intended for photomac- general-purpose copystand photogra- rography of small three dimensional phy. The system includes a 400 watt- objects. The system includes a power second power supply, two lamps with supply with adjustable light output, a 150 watt modeling lights, and a sync...
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  • Page 13 Assembly 1 Contents Location Attach column to baseboard Model XLR Standard Model Assemble the camera Attach vertical carriage to column Attach spring housing & counterweight spring Attach camera body to vertical carriage Put shutter on camera Assemble the sliding head Attach lens to shutter Attach the ground glass Attach the reflex viewer...
  • Page 14 Assembly 2 Location DO NOT LET POWER CORD HANG The MP 4+ System should be as- OVER FRONT EDGE OF TABLE OR sembled in the area where it will be COUNTER, OR TOUCH HOT SUR- used. The system should beplaced on a FACES.
  • Page 15 Assembly 3 Assemble the camera Attach column to baseboard Attach vertical carriage to column Important: Before assembling the sys- Loosen the locking lever (5-c) by at tem, check that the camera and column least one full rotation. serial numbers match. (The numbers Carefully push the lower end of the are stamped on the shipping cartons.) carriage onto the column, making sure...
  • Page 16 Assembly 4 Attach camera body to vertical Attach spring housing and counterweight spring carriage Loosen the knob (14-i) until it is in a ver- Insert the spring housing into the top of the column (9). The spring ends should tical position, as shown. Also loosen the screw (j) by about three full rotations.
  • Page 17 Connect the long “pre-view” cable re- Attach the film holder adapter lease: Do this with the camera head in If using a Polaroid Model 545, 550 or the picture-taking position (pushed all 405 Film Holder, insert the U-shaped the way to the left). Screw the release adapter.
  • Page 18 Assembly 6 Attach the lamp arms Attach the timer The two lamp arms are fastened to the The timer may be attached to any con- left and right sides of the baseboard, venient location, such as the front of the near the rear edge of the baseboard.
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  • Page 24 Operations 1 Contents Film holder use Set the film processing timer Camera operation Process the film Clean the developer rollers Lens selection Sizing and focusing Guide to exposure control Exposure correction XLR column rotation Camera body removal The numbers throughout the text refer to the illustrations at the end of this chapter.
  • Page 25 Operations 2 Film holder use Insert the film holder Instructions for use of the Models 545, 44-48 film holder: Slide the holder all 550 and 405 film holders are provided the way into the right side of the camera with the holders. head (4).
  • Page 26 Operations 3 Set the film processing timer Camera operation Press and hold the SET button (7) until Determine the approximate reproduction the correct processing time is displayed scale: Measure the original subject (or (see the film instructions for recom- area to be photographed), and the final mended times).
  • Page 27 Operations 4 Size and focus the image: Turn the Slide the camera head into the picture- locking lever (10-c) in a counter-clock- taking position: Depress the button and, wise direction, to release the carriage. while holding it in, slide the head all the While viewing the image on the ground way to the left (12)
  • Page 28 Clean both rollers with a soft, lint-free Caution cloth, dampened with water if necessary The Polaroid instant film process uses a (25). Or, hold the roller assembly under caustic paste. Avoid contact with skin, clean running water. Rotate both rollers eyes and mouth and keep away from as you clean and inspect them.
  • Page 29 Operations Sizing and focusing Lens selection General rule: To increase the size of the Each MP 4+ lens is designed for image on the ground glass, lower the reproductions within a specific range. camera and lengthen the bellows (27). This chart shows the approximate To decrease the size of the image, raise ranges;...
  • Page 30 Operations 7 Guide to exposure control Exposure correction Exposure is the amount of light that To increase exposure (make pictures reaches the film through the lens. It is lighter), use a longer exposure time controlled by the length of time the (slower shutter speed), or a larger lens shutter is open (shutter speed) and aperture (lower f-number).
  • Page 31 Operations XLR column rotation Camera body removal The column of the Model XLR can be You can remove the camera body rotated through an angle of 180 de- and use another camera on the MP 4+ grees, so that the camera is aimed column (such as the 8 x 10 camera or a toward the floor, rather than at the 35mm camera, using the 44-85 Univer-...
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  • Page 37 Troubleshooting 1 Contents Picture faults and probable causes MP 4+ care and maintenance Warranty Service...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting 2 Picture faults and probable causes Repeated, evenly-spaced spots: Very light image or none at all: The Due to dirt on the steel developer film was fogged or extremely overex- rollers. posed. See also Operation: Guide to exposure control. Missing corners or orange-red marks along edges: Caused by pulling the Nearly black or solid black image:...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting 3 MP 4+ care and maintenance Moving parts: Never attempt to lu- Polaroid film holders: The two steel bricate any part of the assembly. All rollers in each film holder must be kept moving parts are lubricated at the fac-...
  • Page 40 During this period any such defects will ship it, prepaid and insured, to the near- be remedied by Polaroid Corporation est Polaroid Service Center. without charge, except for transportation costs. The warranty does not include the bulbs, which are covered by the bulb manufacturers.
  • Page 41 Appendix 1 Contents Depth of field Camera settings for range of reductions and enlargements Selecting the lens Exposure strip Alternate filter attachment methods...
  • Page 42 Depth of field The tables below and on the The indicated depth applies to following page show the depth of Polaroid prints; the depth of field field for each lens aperture, for a for negatives is less. range of reproduction scales.
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  • Page 44 Appendix 4 Camera settings for range of reductions and enlargements The table below indicates the correct • To increase the magnification: column and bellows settings for reduc- Lower the camera and lengthen tions. The table on the facing page is the bellows (1).
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  • Page 46 Appendix Selecting the lens • 105mm lens with one macro extension Each of the MP 4 lenses can be used (8). With this set-up, there is still ample for a range of reproduction sizes. The working space between the lens and MP 4 macro extension provides subject, and the camera is easier to use.
  • Page 47 Appendix Exposure strip Push the dark slide another 3/4 in. The exposure guides supplied with the and double the exposure time. MP 4 lights are intended for use when the lights are positioned for general Continue pushing in the dark slide, mak- copy work.
  • Page 48 Appendix Alternate filter attachment methods You can use any of three types of The table below lists the adapter rings to attach glass filters to specifications for Tiffen adapter rings the MP 4 lenses: and glass filters for the MP 4 lenses. •...
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  • Page 53 The lamps have a modeling light that requires a 150-watt halogen bulb (ESPl5OW for 110/120-volt units; EYEl5OW for220/240-volt units). Re- placement bulbs may be purchased from your Polaroid MP 4 dealer or the nearest Polaroid Office. NEVER USE LAMPS OF A HIGHER WATTAGE THAN RECOMMENDED.
  • Page 54 English The power supply controls (8) Assemble the lighting • The lamp arms and cross bars should Modeling light power switch: be assembled as described in the Press 1 to turn on, or 0 to turn off. Assembly Chapter of the main MP 4 This light is used for focusing.
  • Page 55 English Lighting options Replacing the modeling bulb Turn off the power supply and discon- When the electronic flash lights are nect the power cord from the outlet on aligned as shown in illustra-tion 4, the baseboard. Re-move the lamp from they will provide even illumination of the cross bar.
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