Polaroid 403 Film Camera User Manual


 
Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide
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Load the batteries
The camera uses four 1.5 volt AA batteries,
which provide power for the shutter,
electronic flash unit and sonar rangefinder.
Alkaline batteries are recommended. Do
not use NiCad rechargeable batteries; they
may damage the camera. A set of batteries
is included with the camera.
A fresh set of alkaline batteries should last
for approx. 80 flashes. The flash unit should
recharge in 10-12 sec. with fresh batteries;
when the recharge time reaches 30 sec.,
replace the batteries.
The battery compartment is inside the hand
grip. Open the lid (7) and insert the
batteries in the orientation shown inside the
compartment (8). Then close the lid.
If the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time, remove the
batteries and store them separately, to
prevent damage caused by leaking
batteries.
Note: An AC adapter may be preferred for
high-volume use (see Accessories).
Model 73A film holder (9)
A. Dark slide
B. Door latch
C. Film tab slots
D. Camera mounting brackets
E. Film developer rollers
F. Timer (on back of holder)
Load the film
The holder may be loaded either before or
after it is attached to the camera. If the
holder is not attached to the camera, check
that the dark slide is fully inserted, to
prevent fogging the film.
Polaroid 3% x 4% in. (8.5 x 10.8cm) pack films
Speed (approx.
Film type IS0 equiv.) Description
Type 669/108 80/20
o
This film yields a positive color print. It is balanced
Polacolor ER for use with electronic flash or in average daylight
(5500°K). With its extended tonal range and lower
image contrast, it is ideally suited for portraiture.
Type 668 80/20
o
Similar to Polacolor ER film (above) except that it
Polacolor 2 produces a higher-contrast print.
Type 107 3000/36
o
A very high speed black and white film, which yields a
High-speed positive print.
Type 667 3000/36
o
Same as the above, but prints need not be coated
High-speed after processing.
Type 665 80/20
o
A black and white film which produces a high-quality
Pos/Neg negative, in addition to the positive print.