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Polaroid 360 Instruction User manual
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CONTENTS
GettingAcquainted Page Page
Know your flash unit and charger 2 How to use the Cold-Clipwith color film 30
Know your camera . . 4 Careof the print 32
What this cameracan do 6 lf no yellowtab appearswhen you pull the whitetab . 33
How to open and close the camera 7 You must take care of your camera 34
How to attachand removethe flash unit 8 How to use 3000 speedfilm in dim light without flash . 36
How to hold the camera 9 Whento use the BRIGHTsuN oNLYsetting . 38
How to aim and focus the camera . 1 0 How to make prints lighteror darker . 39
Why you must focus accuratelywhen using flash T2
What you should know about your film L4 MiscellaneousHow to load a film pack 1 5
The controls . , and what theY do 18 Copiesand enlargements Some helpful accessories
A f ilter can pep up black and white scenicpictures 42
Operation Close-upsand portraits are easy with these devices 43
How to set the camera for most flash and daylight Howto combineflash with daylight 44
oictures . 20 Specialtechniquesfor fast action 46
How to make flash pictures . 22 Picturetroubles,their cause and cure 47
How to make daylight pictures 24 Whereto write for information 52
How to developthe picture 26 Polaroidoffices and repair stations 53
Checkthe temoerature 29 cAUTloNnotice 54
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KNOWYOURFLASHUNIT AND CHARGER
Focusingthe camera with the range- When the batteriesare f ully charged,
finder automaticallyopens or closes the unit will give you about 40 f lashes.
the blinds (A) in front of the f tash tube After each flash, it takes 20 to 25 sec.
so as to give correctly exposed flash for the unit to build up the energy for
pict;rresat any distance trom 3Yz to the next f lash.
about 10 ft. Each Polaroidelectronicf lash unit is
You must focus the camera accu- matchedat the factorywith the camera
rately on the most important part of with which it is supplied,to assurethe
your subject to get a correct exposure. greatest possible exposure accuracy.
The flash unit is attached to the Flashunits and camerasshouldnot be
camera by the connector (B). The interchanged.
button (C) serves to unlock the flash Each flash unit is suppliedwith the
unit {rom the carnera, tor removal. PolaroidFastCharger,#363.
The unit has an On-Offswitch (D) and
its own Lightc;r/Darkencontrol (E). HOW TO USE THE CHARGER
The flash duration is about 1/IOOO
sec., short enough to give unblurred The charger is designedso that it first
pictures of quite fast action, such as gives the flash unit batteries a sub-
sports activities,children playing,etc. stantial charge at a fast rate and then
The light is ba lancedto give excellent automatically switches to a trickle
results with both Polacolorand black charge to provide the batteries with
and whitefilms. additionalenergyso they will give the
The power for the flash is provided maximumnumberof f lashes.
by rechargeablenickel-cadmiumbat- l. Connect the charger (F) to a 110-
teries, which are built into the flash 120V AC outlet (for other voltagesyou
unit and need neverbe changed. must use a suitablevoltageconverter).
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2. Switchthe flash unit oN. out, a signal that the batteriesare suf- it off the charger (unless you want a
f icientlychargedto give enoughf lashes maximum charge - see below).
3. Slide the f lash unit onto the charger for severalpacks of film (a 15 minute
all the way. The charger lieht (G) charge is enough for one pack). The 6. To get the maximum number of
should go on, a signal that the charger charger now automaticallybegins to flashes: Leave the flash unit on the
is providinga fast charge. trickle charge. charger to trickle charge for at least 12
lf the light does not go on, check that (The charger light should go out in hours after the charger light goes out.
the flash unit is pushed onto the about an hour or less; if it stays on as When the flash unit is not in use, store
chargerall the way. The charger !ight long as two hours,switchthe flash unit it on the plugged-inchargerso the bat-
also may not go on if the batterieshave oFF for a few seconds and then oN teries will be kept fuliy charged.
been charged recently and the flash again. lf the light still does not go out, "Sleepy" batteries: Some batteries,
unit has not been used enough since unplug the chargerand haveit and the if they are neither used nor charged
then to reducethe charge. f lash unit checked for a malfunction.) for 6 months or more, may become
4. Charge until the charger light goes 5. Switch the f lash unit oFF and slide "sleepy". lf this hap'rens,they will not accept a charge in the usual manner.
Althoughthe charger light may go out
(usually the signal that tne batteries
have been charged)the flash unit may
flash only a few times. To "wake up"
the batteries, leave the flash unit on
the charger to trickle charge for at
least 12 hours. "Sleepy" batteriesmay
G occur even in a brand new flash unit.
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WHATTHIS CAMERACAN DO The Model 360 is designedto make instant pictures in the widest possible varietyof conditions. Here are the kinds of situationsyou can handle. FLASH:As you focus for individualsor BRIGHT DAYLIGHTOUTDOORS:The DIM LlcHT, WITHOUT FLASH: Some groups trom 3r/zft. to about 10 ft. away, electric eye automatically measures subjects are too big for flash pic- the electronicflash automaticallygives the brightness of the light reflected tures - tor example,the interior of a you crisp, well exposed pictures. lt from the scene and sets the correct church,or a lightedmonumentat night. "stops" most kinds of action and pre- exposure. And, you can even com- The electric eye automaticallymakes vents blurringdue to camerashakeor bine flash with daytight for special great time exposures. Or, you can subject movement. situations. make snapshotsin deep shade, etc. 6 Donated to www.orphancameras.com360View original page 8
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HOWTO ATTACHAND REMOVETHE FLASHUNIT
1 . H o l d t h e f l a s h u n i t s o t h a t t h e r a i l s 2. Slide the flash unit onto the con- To remove: Press the red button (C)
o n t h e b o t t o m ( A ) l i n e u p w i t h t h e nector all the way, until it latches. and slide the flash unit off the con-
bottom of the camera connector (B). Then pull back on it to be sure that it nector.
is securelyconnected.
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HOW TO 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 VERTICAL:Grip the camera as you would for a horizontal
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 picture,turn it so your right hand is belowand the flash unit
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 is above. Bracethe cameraagainstyour foreheadand face.
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 AIM AND FOCUSTHE CAMERA T h i s c a m e r a h a s a c o m b i n e d v i e w f i n d e r a n d r a n g e f i n d e r m a d e s p e c i a l l y f o r i t b y t h e f a m o u s G e r m a n t i r m Z e i s s l k o n . T h e r a n g e f i n d e r m a k e s i t e a s y t o g e t s h a r p , w e l l f r a m e d p i c t u r e s . I n a d d i t i o n , i t i s c o u p l e d t o t h e f l a s h u n i t a n d a u t o - m a t i c a l l y a d j u s t s t h e e x p o s u r e f o r f l a s h p i c t u r e s ( a s e x - p l a i n e d o n p a g e 1 2 ) . Y o u m u s t k n o w h o w t o u s e t h e r a n g e - f i n d e r c o r r e c t l ya n d q u i c k l y . H o l d t h e c a m e r a h o r i z o n t a l a s s h o w n . P l a c e y o u r f o r e - f i n g e r s o n b o t h N o . 1 b u t t o n s a n d m o v e t h e m a l l t h e w a y t o y o u r l e f t . L o o k t h r o u g h t h e f i n d e r w i n d o w ( A ) a n d a i m t h e Lookthroughhere.Aimbrightspotat subject. b r i g h t s p o t i n t h e c e n t e r a t a s u b j e c t a b o u t 4 f t . a w a y . T h e b r i g h t s p o t i s t h e r a n g e fi n d e r . Y o u s h o u l d s e e t w o i m a g e s o f y o u r t a r g e t i n t h e b r i g h t s p o t . T h i s m e a n s t h e c a m e r a i s n o t f o c u s e d f o r t h a t d i s t a n c e ; i f y o u m a d e a p i c t u r e n o w i t w o u l d b e o u t o f f o c u s a n d t u z z y . P u s h t h e N o . 1 b u t t o n s b a c k a n d f o r t h u n t i l t h e t w o i m a g e s i n t h e b r i g h t s p o t b e c o m e o n e - s h a r p a n d c l e a r . N o w t h e c a m e r a i s f o c u s e d . T h e b r i g h t v i e w f i n d e r f r a m e a u t o - m a t i c a l l ya d j u s t s t o s h o w w h a t w i l l b e i n t h e p i c t u r e . C e n t e r y o u r s u b j e c t . S h o o t . F o r v e r t i c a l p i c t u r e s , y o u c a n f o c u s w i t h t h e c a m e r a h o r i - PushNo.I buttonsbackandforth;watchthebrightspot. z o n t a l ; t u r n i t t o v e r t i c a l p o s i t i o nt o a i m a n d s h o o t . T h e c l o s e s tf o c u s i n g d i s t a n c e w i t h t h e r a n g e fi n d e r i s a b o u t 3 y z f t . l f y o u w a n t t o c o m e c l o s e r t h a n 3 r / z f t . , y o u m u s t u s e e i t h e r t h e p o r t r a i t o r c l o s e - u p k i t d e s c r i b e d o n p a g e 4 3 . l0 Donated to www.orphancameras.com360View original page 12
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O U T O F F O C U S : l f y o u s e e t w o i m a g e s o f y o u r s u b j e c t i n t h e l N F O C U S : M o v e t h e N o . 1 b u t t o n s u n t i l t h e t w o i m a g e s i n
b r i g h t s p o t , t h e c a m e r a i s n o t f o c u s e d f o r t h a t d i s t a n c e . t h e b r i g h t s p o t b l e n d i n t o o n e t h a t i s s h a r p a n d c l e a r .
Keep your eye centeredin the f inder window or you will be unable to see the bright spot.
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WHY YOU MUST FOCUSACCURATELYWHEN USINGFLASH Focusingthe camera automaticallyadjusts the opening of the blinds in the flash unit. This assuresthat, betweena distanceof 3r/zft. and about 10 ft., a subjectwhich is sharply focusedwill also receivethe right amount of light from the flash unit to give a correctlyexposed picture. Picture 1: As the focusing button (A) is adjusted for closer distances,the guide pins (B) in the camera and the flash unit move in the directionshown. This causesthe blinds to be gradually closed more and more, thus reducing the light emittedto the amountneededfor such a close distance. Picture2z By adjusting the focusing button (A) for greater distances,the guide pins (B) will move in the directionshown, causingthe blinds to be graduallyopened more and more. This increasesthe light emittedto the exactamount required for that greaterdistance. To get a correctly exposed as well as a sharp picture with the Polaroid electronic flash unit, always focus accurately. 12 Donated to www.orphancameras.com360View original page 14
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HOW INCORRECTFOCUSING
AFFECTSEXPOSURE
The subject in both examples was 3r/z
ft. from the camera.
1. Correct focus: ln the rangefinder
you saw a single image of the most
important part of your subject. The
image is shown oversizefor clarity.
The flash unit blindsopenedthe cor-
rect amount, lighting the subject for a
well exposedpicture.
2. Incorrect focus: The camera was
focused tor a distance greater than
3Y2 tt. The rangefinder showed two
images (exaggeratedhere for clarity).
The blinds were now opened so wide
as to give a correct exposure for a
distancegreater than3Yzft. As a result
the subjectat3Yzft. receivedtoo much
light,and thus the picturewas too light.
lf you were usingcolorfilm, the picture
may also have been out of focus.
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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 l 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 s y o u r f i n i s h e d p i c t u r e .
the picture. At present there are two Polaroid
After snappingthe picture,you start packfilms available:3000 speedblack
development by pulling a piece of and white, Type 107, and 75 speed
paper out of the camera. This drags color, Type 108. There may be addi-
the exposednegative,a sheet of print tionaltypesof film in the f uture.
paper,and a pod of chemicalsbetween You must know the film speed num-
two steel rollers. The pressureof the ber, 3000 or 75, to set the camera
rollers squashesthe pod, spreading controlscorrectly.
An importantlabel: On some color film
packsyou may see a label (A) advising
you to turn the Lighten/Darkencontrol
to a specialsettingfor all picturesmade
with that pack.Pleasedo so with the L/D
CAUTION: Please be sure to read the controlson both the camera and flash
important notice on page 54. unit or your picturesmay be too dark.
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HOWTO LOAD A FILM PACK
A specialrequest!
As soon as you open the film pack you wilt begin to accumu-
late waste paper. There will be more when you develop 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? Usualty, it will fit into
an empty foil bag or film box. Or, if you're ptanning to take
lots of outdoor pictures, bring atong a paper bag or other
container for waste. Everyonewill appreciatethis litfle extra
effort on your part.
Openthe top of the box. Pull out the f ilm package. Handle it by the edges only. With color film there's a set of mounts;
gently, carefully. Hold the package near 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 instruction sheet. 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 remove the film pack. Discardthe moisture Always open the package and load fitm 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(Cont.)
1. Pushthebackdoorlatch;thedoorwillpopup. 2. 0penit alltheway.Aretherollers(A) clean? 3. Holdthe film packby the edgesas shown,
lf not,cleanthemasdescribedon page34. andpushthe closedendof the packunderthe
doorhingeagainstspringtension.
d4. Pushthepackdownintothecamera.You'll 5. & 6. Checkto besurethatthewhitetabsarenotcaughtbetweenthefilmpackandthecamerabody.
feelit snapintoplace. Closethebackdoor. Pressbothsidesfirmlyto besurethatbothsideslatch.Theblacktabof thesafety
covermuststickoutof thesmallslot. lf not,reopentheback,leadthetabout.
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7. Gripthe blacktab. Thisis the endof the 8. Pullthe safetycoverall the wayout of the 9. Withthe safetycoverout,a whitetab (A)
safetycover. camerawithoutstopping.Don'trip it. shouldstickoutof the smallslot(No.4). Don't
pullthetab. You'renowreadyfor pictureNo.l.
IF NO WHITETAB APPEARS
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1. lf there'sno whitetabin the No.4 slot,do 2. 0penthe backof the camerapartwayand, 3. Closethe backof the camera,makingsure
the followingin the shadeor indoors,not in withoutdisturbingor movingthefilmpack,push thatbothsidesarelockedsecurelyandthewhite
brightsunlight. thewhitetaboutintotheopen. tabis outsidein theNo.4 slot.
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E CONTROLS. . . AND WHAT THEY DO
,1. 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 300O)are
for films that may be sold in the future.
I & C. The Lighting Selector: lt sets the camera for the
kind of light with which the picturewill be taken. Move the
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
onlv side; when using75 speedcolor (or any f ilm otherthan
3000 speedfilm) look at the 75, t50, goo speeo side.
D. The ElectricEye: This controlsthe exposurefor pictures
made withoutflash. Whenyou pressNo. 2 button,the shutter
7 5 . 1 5 0 ' 3 0 0 S P E E D 3 O O O S P E E D O N L Y opens. Instantly,the electric eye measuresthe brightness
of the light reflectedfrom the subject and times the closing
of the shutter to give correct exposure. The electric eye does
not control the flash unit.
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r The camera Lighten/Darken control, for pictures made
withoutflash: Turning this L/D controladjuststhe electric
eye so you can make your picture a little lighter or darker
than it would be if the L/D control were left at the Normal
position (shown here). This control does not affect pictures
made with flash.
r The flash Lighten/Darkencontrol: Turning this L/D
control adjusts the amount of light coming from the flash
unit so you can make a flash picturea little lighteror darker
than it would be if the L/D control were left at the Normal
position(shown here). This control has no effect on pictures i N O F F O N
made withoutflash.
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HOW TO SET THE CAMERAFORMOSTFLASHAND DAYLIGHTPICTURES
FOR 75 SPEED COLOR
DARKEI{I ur.CHiEru
t F o r f l a s h . Y For daylight.
75.150.300SPEED
Film Speed Dial (A): Set it to 75. Lighten/Darkencontrols: Set them to the Normal position(shown)unlessa label
on the back of the film pack (A) showsa specialsetting. You can open the backLightingSelector:Movethe knob to set of a loadedcamerato see if there is such a label. lf you do this carefullyin thethe yellow square as shown for almost shadeor indoorsand don't movethe pack,the film will not be damaged.all color pictures.
BRIcHTSUNONLyis a specialpurpose
setting; use it as described on p. 38.
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FOR3OOOSPEEDBLACK AND WHITE IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHTONLY
I r For flash. V For daylight. You can use the fast focus scale: With
3000 spFflo-ffiffi 3000 speedfilm and the camera set as shown at left, it's not necessary to
focus with the rangefinderto get sharp
pictures - just pre-setthe fast focus
scaletoone of the three marksand aim.
Here it's shown set for groups 5-1O ft.
away. The right hand mark is for every-
Film Speed Dial (A): Set it to 3000. Lighten/Darken controls: Leave them thing past 1O ft.; the left mark is for at the Normal position(shown)unless close subjects (3-5 ft.). This methodLightingSelector: Move the knob to set you want to make a picture lighter or is handy for action shots and scenes.the yellowsquareas shownfor all flash darker. For some dim light picturespictures and almost all outdoor day- you may have to move the camera LID Don't use the fast focus scale for flashlight pictures. controltoward LIcHTEN.See p. 36. pictures,or in dim light, or with color
rNDooRSwrrHour FLASHis a special film at any time.
purposesettingfor dim light; see p. 36.
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MAKE DAYLIGHTPICTURES
S T A N D s o t h e l i g h t o n t h e s u b j e c t i s 1. AIM AND FOCUS:Frameyour sub- 2. SHOOT:PressbuttonNo.2 smoothly
c o m i n g f r o m b e h i n d y o u o r f r o m t h e ject in the viewfinder.Push the No. 1 and slowly,withoutmovingthe camera,
s i d e , b u t n o t f r o m i n f r o n t o f t h e c a m e r a . buttons until the bright spot shows u n t i l y o uh e a ra l o u dc l i c k . W h e ns h o o t -
a single clear image of the most 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 dC H E C K t h a t t h e F i l m S p e e d D i a t , t h e
important part of your subject. Then No. 2 down and don't move until you L i g h t i n g S e l e c t o r , a n d t h e L / D c o n t r o l
f rame your subject again in the hear a second click as the shuttera r e s e t f o r t h e k i n d o f f i l m y o u a r e
viewfinder. closes.Then let No. 2 buttoncome uo.using (see page 20).
lf the flash unit is on the camera, be
s u r e t h a t t h e s w i t c h i s t u r n e d O F F .
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DAYLIGHTPICTUREHINTS
The best light for pictures of people:
On a very bright, hazy day the light is
even and the shadowsare soft.
Move in close: The biggeryour subject
is in the print,the morecolorand detail
you'll be able to see.
Have plenty of color: Lookfor subjects Lighting to avoid: Bright light behind
and backgroundswith big areas of the subjectwill "fool" the electriceye.
strong,bright colors. Your subjectwill be too dark.3. RESET:lmmediatelyafter snapping
a picture, press No. 3 button down
firmly until it locks and stays down. Watch the background:The light on it
This resets the shutter so you'll be should be just about as bright as the
readyfor the next picture. light on the subject.
Keep an eye on the temperature:Cold
or very hot weather can affect the
quality of your pictures. Be sure to
Y O U A R E N O W READYTO DEVELOP read page 29, which explains how
T H E P I C T U R E S. E E P A G E2 6 . temperatureaffectsyour pictures.
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