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Polaroid 340 User manual
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- Polaroid 340
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YOURFIRSTPICTURE!
To be surethat it's a success,we suggestthat you makeit indoors
withflash,exactlyas describedon page20.
BUT,
beforeyou start,pleasereadthis bookcarefullyso youwill knowhow
to usethe cameraand whereto lookfor any information.lf you do
not followthe instructions,youwill notget goodpictures.
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CONTENTS
GettingAcquainted
Knowyour camera. 2 l f n o y e l l o wt a b a p p e a r sw h e n y o u p u l l t h e w h i t et a b . . - . 2a
H o wt o m a ke a p ict u re : a quick look... A Careof the print. 29
How to open and closethe camera. b How to use the Cold-Clipwith color film. . . 30
How to hold the camera. You must take care of your camera. 32
H o wt o u s et h e v i e w f i n d e r . . . . . . . I Howto use 30OOspeedfilm in dim light without flash .. 5r+
How to focus with the rangefinder. Y When to use the BRIGHTsuN oNLYsetting' 36
T he c on t rols. . . a n d wh a tt hey do. .... 1 0
How the L/D control makes prints lighteror darker ..... 1 1 MiscellaneousW h a ty o u sh o u ldkn o wa b o utyour film... T2 Some helpful accessories. 37
Close-upsand portraitsare easy with these devices.... 38
Operation A f i l t e r c a n p e p u p b l a c ka n d w h i t e s c e n i cp i c t u r e s . . . . . . 3 9
How to load a film pack. 13 C o p i e sa n d e n l a r g e m e n t s . . . 4 0
How to set the camerafor daylightand flash pictures'.. 1 6 P i c t u r et r o u b l e st ,h e i rc a u s ea n d c u r e . . . . . . . . . . . 4 l
How to attach the flashgun 18 Protectfilm and camera from heat. 46
How to make flash pictures 20 Whereto write for information 46
How to make daylightpictures. z z Warranty. 46
How to developthe picture. 24 Polaroidrepair stationsand offices. 47
Checkthe temperature. 27 CAUTIONnotice. 48
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HOWTO MAKEA PICTURE:A QUTCKLOOK
T h i s i s a p r e v i e w o f w h a t y o u w i l l f i n d i n t h i s b o o k . T h e s e a r e
the easy steps you take to make an instant picture - color
o r b l a c k a n d w h i t e - w i t h t h i s P o l a r o i d L a n d c a m e r a .
AND FOCUS
Beforestartingyou set the simple controls: The Film Speed PULL YELLOWTAB
Dial (A), the Lighting Selector(B), and the Lighten/Darken p.25control (C). Page 10 explainswhat they do. 5
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TO OPENAND CLOSETHE CAMERA
1. Magnetholdscoverdown.Liftbackedge. 2. To removeit, pushspring(A) andlift hinge 3. Liftfinderup andback;magnetwillgripit.
(B). To replace,slidehingedownoverspring.
Ff
4. RaisebuttonNo.I ; thisunlockscamerafront. 5. Pullcamerafrontoutasfar as it willgo. Be 6. To closecamera,pressdownon lockingbar
surelockingbar(A) snapsinto place. lf not, and pushcamerafrontin until it locks. Fold
youmaygetblurredor all-blackpictures. finderdowngently.
When storingthe camera be sure that nothing presseson the No. 2
button; if it's depressedeven slightly, the battery may be drained.
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HOWTO HOLDTHE CAMERA
H O R I Z O N T A L : G r i p t h e t w o e n d s . P l a c e y o u r f o r e f i n g e r s o n V E R T I C A L : G r i p t h e c a m e r a a s y o u w o u l d f o r a h o r i z o n t a l
t h e N o . 1 b u t t o n s ; y o u c a n e a s i l y s h i f t t h e r i g h t f o r e f i n g e r t o p i c t u r e , t u r n i t s o y o u r r i g h t h a n d i s b e l o w . B r a c e t h e c a m e r a
t h e N o . 2 b u t t o n . T o s t e a d y t h e c a m e r a , p r e s s y o u r e l b o w s a g a i n s t y o u r f o r e h e a d a n d f a c e .
i n t o y o u r r i b s : r e s t t h e c a m e r a a g a i n s t y o u r n o s e .
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HOWTO USETHE VIEWFINDER
Looking through the viewfinder window (A) you'll see a subject is very close (3y2ft., for example),allow a litile extra
bright, white broken line. Frame the scene with this line. space betweenyour subject and the top frame line, as shown
Always try to look through the center of the window and above. lf not, you may accidentallycut off the top of some-
concentrateon your subject, not on the white line. lf your one's head in your picture.
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HOW TO FOCUSWITH THE RANGEFINDER
Lookthroughhere(B) at the brightspot.r, v PushNo.I buttons.
-f>
Holding the camera horizontal, place your forefingers on bright spot; this means that the camera is not focused for
both No. I buttons as shown and push them all the way to that distance. Push the No. 1 buttons back and forth until
your left. Look through the FocUSwindow (B) and aim the the two images become one - sharp and clear. Now the
bright spot in the center at a nearby subject (about 4fl. away, camera is focused. For vertical pictures, you can focus with
for example). You should see two imagesof your target in the the camera horizontal,turn it to aim and shoot.
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THE CONTROLS.. . AND WHATTHEYDO
A. The Film Speed Dial: lt sets the camera for the kind of
film you are using. For 75 speed color film, turn it to 75;
for 3000 speed black and white film turn it to 3000. The
dial has a strong spring and must be turned quite far to set
it. The other numberson the dial (besides75 and 3000)are
for films that may be sold in the f uture.
B & C. The Lighting Selector: lt sets the camera for the
kind of light with which the picturewill be taken. Movethe
knob (B) sidewaysto put the yellow square in the Lighting
Selector(C) next to the label describingthe lighting condi-
tions. When using 3000 speed film look at the 3ooo spEED
oNt-yside; when using75 speedcolor (or any film otherthan
3000 speedfilm) look at the 75, l50, 3oo seEEDside.
D. The electric eye: When you press No. 2 button, the
- shutter opens. Instantly, the electric eye measures the
brightnessof the light reflectedfrom the subject and times
7 5 . r 5 0 . 3 0 0s P E E D 3OOOSPEED ONIY the closing of the shutter to give correct exposure. lt does
this for both daylightand f lash pictures.
E. The Lighten/Darkencontrol: Turning the L/D control
adjuststhe electriceye so you can make your picture a litile
lighter or darker than it would be if the L/D control were left
at the Normal position (shown here). When and how to do
t h i s i s e x p l a i n e do n p a g e 1 1 .
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HOW THE L/D CONTROLMAKESPRTNTSLIGHTEROR DARKER
Thisis wellexposed.. . leavetheL lf it's toolight. . . setthe L/D controlhere. lf it'stoodark... settheL/Dcontrolhere.
Most pictures made with the light coming from behind you in the same way to lighten or darken flash pictures,too. lf
or from the side will be well exposedwith the Lighten/Darken there is a label on the film pack showing a special setting
control at Normal position (left, above),but sometimesyou of the L/D control, set the control as shown there and make
may prefera lighteror darker print. To lightenor darkenthe that the Normal positionfor all picturesmade with that pack.
next print of the same subject,in the same lightingcondi- Any adjustmentof the L/D control should be in addition to
tions, adjust the L/D control as shown. To make a small that specialsetting.
change,turn only to the first small mark.DonatedUse the L/Dto www.orphancameras.comcontrol
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WHATYOU SHOULDKNOWABOUTYOURFILM
T h i s c a m e r a u s e s P o l a r o i d L a n d p a c k t h e c h e m i c a l s b e t w e e n t h e n e g a t i v e
f i l m s . A f i l m p a c k c o n t a i n s a l r t h e a n d p r i n t p a p e r t o f o r m a p i c t u r e
m a t e r i a l s t o m a k e e i g h t p i c t u r e s . F o r , , s a n d w i c h " .
each picture there is a piece of negative The picture develops outside the
f i l m , a s h e e t o f p r i n t p a p e r , a n d a t h i n c a m e r a . A f t e r t h e r e c o m m e n d e d d e -
f o i l c o n t a i n e r ( t h e p o d ) f i l l e d w i t h t h e v e l o p m e n t t i m e y o u s e p a r a t e t h e s a n d -
j e l l y - l i k e c h e m i c a l s n e e d e d t o d e v e l o p w i c h a n d t h e r e i i y o u r i i n i s n e o p i c t u r e .
the picture. At present there are two polaroid
A f t e r s n a p p i n g t h e p i c t u r e , y o u s t a r t p a c k f i l m s a v a i l a b l e : 3 O O Os p e e d b l a c k
d e v e l o p m e n t b y p u l l i n g a p i e c e o f a n d w h i t e , T y p e 1 0 7 , a n d 7 5 s p e e d
p a p e r o u t o f t h e c a m e r a . T h i s d r a g s c o l o r , T y p e l O g . T h e r e m a y b e a d d i _
t h e e x p o s e d n e g a t i v e , a s h e e t o f p r i n t t i o n a l t y p e s o f f i l m i n t h e f u i u r e .
p a p e r , a n d a p o d o f c h e m i c a l s b e t w e e n y o u m u s t k n o w t h e f i l m s p e e d n u m -
two steel rollers. The pressure of the ber, 30oo or 75, to set the camera
rollers squashes the pod, spreading controls correcily.
An importantlabel: On some color film
packsyou may see a label (A) advising
you to turn the Lighten/Darkencontrol
to a special setting for all pictures
CAUTION: Please be sure to read the made with that pack. Pleasedo so, or
important notice on page 48. your picturesmay be too dark.
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HOW TO LOADA FILM PACK
A specialrequestl
As soon as you open the film pack you will begin to accumu-
late waste paper. There will be more when you devetop the
pictures. we hope that it won't become litter in the streets
or be scattered around the landscape.
What to do with the waste paper? Usuaily, it will fit into
an empty foil bag or film box. Or, if you're planning to take
lots of outdoor pictures, bring atong a paper bag or other
container for waste. Everyone wiil appreciate this litile
extra effort on your part.
Openthe top of the box. Pull out the film package. Handle it by the edges only. With color film there's a set of mounts;
gently, carefully. Hold the packagenear the edges. Don't with black and white film there's a coater. please read the
press hard on the middle of the package. Starting at the instructionsheet. Save the box to carry prints in safely. lt
corner, tear open the entire side of the foil bag along the can also be very useful when coating black and white prints.
dotted line and removethe film pack. Discardthe moisture Always open the package and load film in the shade, not
absorbingcard supplied with color film. Handle the pack in direct sunlight, to avoid fogging the film.
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LOADING(Gont.)
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1. Pushthebackdoorlatch;thedoorwillpopup. 2. 0penit alltheway.Aretherollers(A) clean? 3. Holdthe film packby the edgesas shown,
lf not,cleanthemasdescribedon page32. andpushthe closedendof the packunderthe
doorhingeagainstspringtension.
4. Pushthepackdownintothecamera.You'll 5. & 6. Checkto besurethatthewhitetabsarenotcaughtbetweentnefrtmpaclanOtlrcc'anrcrabody.feelit snapintoplace. Closethebackdoor.Pre.ssbothsidesfirmlytobesurethatbothsideslatch..Theblacktabo
covermuststickoutof thesmallslot. lf not,reopentheback,leadthetabout.
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7. Gripthe blacktab. Thisis the end of the. :i-, 8. Pullthe safetycoverall the wayout of the
safetycover. camerawithoutstopping.Don'trip it.
I F N O W H I T ET A B A P P E A R S
l. lf there'sno white tab in the No.4 slot,
following inthe indoors, the shade or not"Adoin without2. }pendisturbingthe backorofmovingthe camerathefilmpartpack,waypushand, 3.thatClosebothsidesthe backarelockedof thesecurelycamera,andmakingthewhitesure
brightsunlight. thewhitetaboutintotheopen. tabis outside,in theNo.4 slot.
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HOW TO SET THE CAMERAFORDAYLIGHTAND FLASHPICTURES FOR 75 SPEED COLOR 75.150.300SPEED P o A R Film SpeedDial (A): Set it to 75. Lighten/Darkencontrol: Set it to the Normal position (shown) unless a label LightingSelector: Movethe knob to set on the back of the film pack (A) shows a special setting.You can open the back the yellow square as shown for almost of a loaded camera to see if there is such a label. lf you do this carefully in the all color pictures. shadeor indoorsand don't movethe pack,the film wiit not be d;;;g;J.' BRIcHTSUNONLyis a specialpurpose setting; use it as described on p. 36. 16 Donated to www.orphancameras.com340View original page 19
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FOR 3OOOSPEEDBLACK AND WHTTE
3 O O OS P E E D
LI
P o A R o
Film Speed Dial (A): Set it to 3000. Lighten/Darkencontrol: Leaveit at the Fastfocus scale: Use it only with 3000
Normal position (shown) unless you speed film. lt's shown set for groupsLightingSelector: Movethe knob to set want to make a picture lighter or 5-10 ft. away (upper picture)and every-the yellowsquareas shownfor almost darker. For some dim light pictures thrng past 10 ft. (lower picture). Set it,all outdoordaylightpicturesand for all you may have to move the L/D control aim, and shoot. lt's handy for fastflash pictures.
toward LIcHTEN.See p. 34. action shots and scenes.
INDoORSWITHOUTFLASHis a special
purposesettingfor dim light; use it as
describedon p. 34.
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HOWTO ATTACHTHE FLASHGUN
1 . H o l d t h e g u n a s s h o w n a n d m o v e i t 2 . P r e s s t h e b a c k o f t h e g u n d o w n a n d 3' Push the plug into the outtet (A).
toward the camera so the front hook m o v e t h e l e v e r a s s h o w n . W h e n t h e Remove the plug before making any
catches the edge of the camera frame. g u n i s f l a t , r e l e a s e t h e l e v e r . A r e a r pictures without flash. lf you don't,
h o o k o n t h e g u n w i l l c a t c h . your pictureswill be too dark.
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4. This is how the gun looks in place. 5. To put in a flashbulb,open the blue 6. To remove a used bulb, push the
To remove it: pull out the plug, push shield, push the bulb into the socket red button (A). Put used bulbs in a
the lockingleverto disconnectthe rear until it catches. Closethe blue shield wastebasket, away f rom children,
hook,lift the gun f rom the rear. before shootingyour picture. animals,and everybody'sfeet.
Use only M-3 (clear, not blue) flashbulbs.
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HOWTO MAKE FLASHPICTURES
PLACESUBJECT:Try to have a back- 1. AIM AND FOGUS:Frameyour sub- 2. SHOOT:Pressbutton No.2 smoothly
ground, preferably of a light, bright ject in the vtEw window. Moveyour eye and slowly,without movingthe camera,
color, a few feet behind the subject. to the Focus window. Push the No. 1 until you hear a loud click and the
buttons until the bright spot in the flashbulbfires.PLACEYOURSELF: For best results, rangefinder showsa singleclear imagestand about 5 ft. away. Maximum of the most important part of yourdistanceis about 10 ft. with 75 speed subject. Then f rame your subjectagaincolor film, about 15 ft. with 3000 in the vrEw window.speed b & w, dependingon room size,
color, etc.
cHECK that the controlsare set for the
kind of film you are using (see p. 16).
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FTASH PICTUREHINTS
Line up groups: Try to have everyone
about the same distance from the
camera so they'll be lighted evenly.
Watch the background: lt can "fool"
the electriceye. lf a subject is close to
a white wall, the picture may be too
dark. Move him a few feet from the
wall or set the L/D control two marks
toward LtcHTEN.Dark or distant back-
grounds may cause very pale faces. 3. RESET:lmmediatelyafter snapping
a picture, press No. 3 button down
firmly until it locks and stays down. Have plenty of color: White,black,and
This resets the shutter so you'll be gray don't improvecolor pictures.
readyfor the next picture.
Sparethe eyes: Let your subjectslook
elsewherethan right at the camera.
Flash dont's: Don't try to make f lash
YOU ARE NOW READYTO DEVELOP pictures in daylight. Don't shoot flash
T H E P I C T U R E S. E E P A G E2 4 . picturesin explosiveatmospheres.
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HOWTO MAKE DAYLIGHTPICTURES
II
STAND so the light on the subject is 1. AIM AND FOCUS:Frameyour sub- 2. SHOOT:Pressbutton No.2 smoothly
coming from behind you or from the ject in the vlEWwindow. Moveyour eye and slowly,withoutmovingthecamera,
side,butnotfrom in frontofthecamera. to the Focus window. Push the No. 1 untilyouheara loudclick. Whenshoot-
buttons until the bright spot in the i n g i n t h e s h a d eo r i n d i m l i g h t , h o l d
C H E C Kt h a t t h e F i l m S p e e d D i a l ,t h e rangefindershowsa singleclearimage No. 2 down and don't move until you
Lighting Selector,and the L/D control of the most important part of your hear a second click as the shutter
are set for the kind of film you are subject. Then f rameyour subjectagain closes. Then let No. 2 button come up.
using (see page 16). in the vtEw window.
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