Polaroid 5-3 SLR1200 User Manual
Macro 5/3 SLR–1200
User Guide
English 3
Introduction
The Polaroid Macro 5/3 SLR-1200 is a simple to operate, fully automatic, portable
camera designed for dental and medical
documentation of patient conditions, and
other applications requiring high quality
close-up photographs. The camera uses
Polaroid self-developing instant color films,
so you know immediately that you have
the picture you need.
The Macro 5 camera produces reproductions at: 0.2X (20%), 0.4X (40%),
1X(100%), 2X (200%) and 3X (300%).
The Macro 3 camera produces reproductions at: 1X(100%), 2X (200%) and 3X
(300%) only. The lenses for each reproduction size are self-contained, so there is
no need to attach accessories when changing magnification.
The camera has two built-in electronic
flash units providing even illumination, and
a microprocessor-controlled exposure system that automatically sets the camera for
the correct exposure at all magnifications.
The flash units also can be used individually for side-lighting or in combination with
auxiliary lighting. (Macro 5 only)
The camera is compatible with:
• 5X Close-Up Contact and Non-Contact
Attachments (PID Nos. 625957/623724)
• Intraoral Dental Kit (PID No. 629873)
• 0.67 Non-Contact Attachment for Cosmetic Ophthalmology (Macro 5 only) (PID
Nos. 625942)
• Polarizer kit to reduce reflections from the
flash units when photographing glossy or
glass subjects (PID No. 619909) (Macro 5
only)
• Fluorescein kit for external ophthalmic photography includes a #8 yellow barrier filter
and #47A blue exciter filters (PID No.
619908) (Macro 5 only)
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Other features include:
• Dual-light rangefinder helps you place the
camera at the proper distance from the
subject for correct focus.
• Date / time module (Macro 5 only) that
allows you to print the date or time on pictures.
• Can be hand-held or used on a tripod or
copystand.
• Grid screen in viewfinder (Macro 5 only)
for consistent framing of subjects
The numbers throughout the text refer to
the illustrations at the end of the book.
CAUTION (MACRO 5 ONLY): THIS CAMERA IS BATTERY POWERED. TO AVOID
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, CAMERA SHOULD
NOT BE EXPOSED TO OR IMMERSED IN
WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS, DISASSEMBLED, OR OPERATED IF DROPPED OR
DAMAGED. FOR REPAIR INFORMATION,
CONTACT NEAREST SERVICE CENTER.
Camera parts (1)
a Shutter button
b Right hand grip
c Electronic flash units
d Lens
e Film door release button
f Film door
g Tripod socket (on bottom of camera)
h R anging lights
i Magnification selector knob
j Battery compartment (inside hand grip)
(Macro 5 only)
k Left hand grip
l Viewfinder
mControl panel
Load the batteries (Macro 5 only)
The camera requires four AA batteries to
provide power for the ranging lights. Alkaline batteries (standard or rechargeable) are
recommended; rechargeable NiCad batteries also can be used.
The battery compartment is located in the
handgrip; slide the battery door open (2);
the battery holder will pop up. Unsnap the
battery clip (3) and remove the battery
holder (4). Insert the batteries in the orientation shown on the holder (5). Replace
the battery holder, snap on the clip and
close door.
Important: Remove the batteries and store
them separately if the camera will not be
used for an extended period of time. Use
of the camera in extreme heat or cold will
shorten battery life.
See Battery cautions.
Load the film
The camera uses Polaroid HighDefinition
instant self-developing color films, 1200
Film with 12 frames per pack or T990, and
Gridfilm with 10 frames per pack. These
high-speed (ISO640/29() films are balanced for electronic flash and daylight
(5500K), and produce positive color prints.
1 Press the film door release button; the door
drops open (6).
2 Check that the film processing rollers are
clean, before loading the film. Dirt or bits
of dried developer on the rollers can cause
a pattern of repeated spots or bars on pictures. Clean both rollers with a soft, lintfree cloth, dampened with water if necessary (7). Rotate the rollers as you clean
and inspect them.
3 Hold the film pack by the edges, with the
safety cover facing up (8). Slide the pack
all the way into the camera.
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4 Close the film door. The safety cover
ejects from the front of the camera (9).
Both 10 and12-frame film
• E = Empty, no pack inserted
• S = Fresh pack inserted - ready to start
• 1 = 1st frame taken
• 2 = 2nd frame taken
etc
•11= 11th frame taken (appears in red -
no frame emerges if 10-frame pack used)
To remove an empty film pack
Open the film door, grasp the tab on the
end of the pack, and pull the pack out (10).
The control panel (11)
a Power button
Press to turn on the camera. The flash
units begin charging, and the green indicators light up when the camera is fully
charged for picture-taking.
The camera turns off if the power button is
pressed again, or after 30 seconds of inactivity. (Note: The camera can also be
turned on by lightly pressing the shutter
button.)
b Low battery indicator (Macro 5 only)
Yellow light comes on when the batteries
in the handgrip are weak (the ranging lights
also will become dim.)
c Flash status lights
The red LED blinks while the flash units are
charging; the green lights will come on
when READY.
The flash units can be turned on or off
selectively (Macro 5 only).
d Standard PC socket for auxiliary flash
(Macro 5 only).
e Reset button (Macro 5 only)
This returns the camera to the nominal
flash and Lighten / Darken settings.
f Lighten/Darken controls
Each setting adjusts the flash output to
increase or decrease exposure by 1/3 fstop. The center light is the nominal setting.
g Magnification indicators (Macro 5 only)
Light up to show the selected magnification.
h Date / time control and display (Macro 5
only)
Allows you to print the date or time on pic-
tures.
i Film counter
Both 10 and12-frame film
• E = Empty, no pack inserted
• S = Fresh pack inserted - ready to start
• 1 = 1st frame taken
• 2 = 2nd frame taken
etc
•11= 11th frame taken (appears in red no frame emerges if 10-frame pack used)
Set the magnifi catio n
Turn the magnification selector knob to the
desired setting (12). The knob clicks into
position at each magnification; the camera
will not function if the knob is between
lens settings.
In addition to the magnification, the selector shows the camera-to-subject distance
and icons that represent the approximate
area of a subject included in the picture.
Focusing and framing t he subj ect
1 Hold the camera at the approximate dis-
tance from the subject for the selected
magnification. For example, if taking pictures at 1X, hold the camera 10 in. (25cm)
from the subject.
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