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4 x 5 Sheet Films
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The inside story about 4x5 instant films
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The 3 critical keys to quality instant images
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Keep the processing Note the temperature... Pull the film straight
rollers in the and time development
film holder clean accurately Always pull the film
envelope straight out of the
Make it a habit to inspect You can take Polaroid film holder. The film
and clean the roller surfaces pictures at any temperature. should be pulled parallel to
regularly, and especially But, processing time and the film holder. If the
before each picture-taking the temperature of the film camera is positioned so that
session. at the time of processing affect it is difficult to pull straight,
picture quality. Ideally, remove the film holder,
Cleaning the rollers is easy. Polaroid films should if possible, for film pulling.
Use a soft, non-abrasive be processed at about 75oF
cloth, moistened with water (24oC). If the temperature Pull at a steady, moderate
if necessary. Dry the is much higher or lower, speed. Saying the word
rollers thoroughly before you may need to adjust pro- Polaroid is a good way to
use. Do not use alcohol cessing times and/or time the speed of the pull.
or other cleaning fluids, and exposure settings for best
never scrape the rollers results. Make it a habit
with a hard object or with to check the Film Data Sheets
your fingernails. located on the Web at
The Model 545 film holder www.polaroid.com for more
instruction book contains information.
details on locating and clean-
ing the rollers. If you need
further information, please
call us at the toll-free number
on page 2.
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Storing, handling, loading and processing Polaroid films
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Storing, handling, loading
and processing Polaroid films
Before making an
exposure
w Make it a habit to test to be Important
sure the film has engaged If you have repeated trouble
engaging film envelopes,
properly in the film holder.
your film holder may need
After inserting the film enve- adjustment. If your holder is When processing film
lope, and withdrawing it several years old or has been
subjected to heavy use, you
prior to making the exposure, Instant films
may want to consider replac-
gently run your finger and
thumb over the area marked
ing it with an updated model. w After making the exposure,
Call us for further informa- push the envelope all the way
Do Not Press Here, tion, toll-free: 800-225-1618,
as shown. It should be flat. in until the tabs are aligned
Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time.
with the edge of the film
If you can feel the pod holder. Use moderate pres-
of developer, the film is not sure, but dont force it. If
engaged properly. Reinsert the envelope does not slide all
the envelope and test again. the way in, withdraw it a
little, and try again.
If the film does not engage
in the holder properly, an all- w Move the film holder control
black picture (no exposure) arm to P before pulling the
may result. envelope out to start instant
film processing.
w Remember that you
can remove an exposed sheet
of film without processing
it, if temperature or other
conditions make it desirable
to process the film later.
(See page 8.)
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Questions? Problems? Call
us, toll-free:
800-225-1618
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If its hotter or colder than 75oF (24oC)....
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If its very hot or cold,
process your film later
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w At low temperatures, keep the After exposure, reinsert the
film warm, under your coat envelope all the way into
or in a heated car or room. the film holder as you would
Place developing film in a normally. Do not move the
warm place, such as a heated control arm to P.
car or under your coat, being
careful not to bend or crush 2
it. Or, wait until you are Remove the film holder from
in a warm place before devel- the camera.
oping each picture. (Allow
film exposed to cold to warm 3
up to room temperature Depress the film release
before processing.) lever R.
w At high temperatures,
keep your film in the shade, 4
or in an air-conditioned Keep the lever depressed and
car or room, or in a picnic turn over the film holder.
cooler, before exposure. Gently push the film envelope
Wait until you have reached out, as shown, until the metal
a cool place before develop- cap is visible.
ing each picture.
w Never wave developing film 5
back and forth in an attempt Grasp the end of the envelope
to keep it warm or cool; and pull the film all the
this could adversely affect way out of the film holder.
image quality.
Mark exposed film enve-
lopes to prevent re-exposing
them by mistake.
To process the film, reinsert
the envelope all the way
into the film holder. Move the
control arm to P, and
pull the envelope all the way
out in the normal manner.
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Film processing: How fast to pull... Type 55 P/N film:
and how to get it straight! Positive approaches to good negative results
Immerse negatives in an
18% sodium sulfite solution
immediately. Use film hang-
ers, such as Kodak #6 or 4A,
to keep negatives apart
in tanks, or clear negatives
individually in trays.
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Sodium sulfite solutions After clearing, negatives If you are shooting on
should be washed in running location or do not
The negatives produced with water for at least 5 minutes. have immediate access
Type 55 Positive/Negative (Negatives may remain in the to sodium sulfite
black & white film must be sodium sulfite solution for
cleared of the residual up to 72 hours, if immediate Developed negatives
developer layer, if they are to washing is inconvenient.) may be safely stored in water
be saved and printed. It is (at about 70oF, 21o C) for
recommended that this be If you are in a hurry to print a few hours. While they are in
done immediatelywithin 3 a negative, wash the negative water, handle them carefully
minutesto prevent staining. for about 30 seconds before and do not attempt to rub off
use, then wash thoroughly the developer layer. Treat
Negatives should be again later. the negatives in sodium sulfite
immersed and agitated in an as soon as possible.
18% sodium sulfite solution To avoid drying marks
for approximately 1 minute, after washing, dip negatives More about sodium sulfite
being careful not to let them in a wetting agent, such as
come in contact with each Kodak Photo-Flo (diluted at Sodium sulfite powder is
other. Occasionally, it may be least 1:600), before hanging readily available from profes-
necessary to gently rub off up to air dry in a dust-free sional photographic dealers
the developer layer with your area. Use film hangers or and chemical supply houses.
fingers or a damp sponge. wooden clothespins to hold Mix with water in the follow-
Keep in mind that, at first, the the negatives while drying. ing proportions:
negative emulsion is soft
and can be damaged easily. All solutions and wash water Warm water
should be nearly the same 2 Liters
temperature, ideally 65-75oF (70 fluid oz.)
(18-24oC).
Sodium sulfite
When dry, negatives can be (anhydrous/desiccated)
retouched and printed using 440 grams
conventional techniques. (16 oz. avdp.)
Dont use fixers and Be sure all of the sodium
hardeners sulfite is dissolved before
Polaroid does not recommend using. Store the solution in
the use of hardeners or com- brown, well-stoppered
mercial fixers, since the chem- bottles or in a tank with a
istry of these solutions may floating lid. Discard the
damage the negative emulsion. solution when it becomes
discolored.
The sodium sulfite solution
produces white, harmless
deposits if it is allowed to dry
on hands, clothes and other
surfaces. These can be cleaned
with water.
If you need further
After treating the negative in information about pro-
the sodium sulfite solution, cessing Polaroid
tear off the tab from the nega- Positive/Negative films,
tive along the perforation. please call us, toll-free:
Flex the perforation before- 800-225-1618.
hand to make it tear easily.
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Preservation
Making sure your prints and Picture problems & problem prevention
Prevention
images last a long time
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Problem: Black picture Problem: White picture Problem: Overexposed
(no picture) (fogged) pictures (too light)
A picture that is totally A picture that is totally white Pictures with faint, washed
black usually indicates that usually indicates that the film out images usually indicate
no exposure was made was severely overexposed, or that the film was overexposed
no light reached the film. light-struck or fogged too much light reached
exposed to light outside of the the negative. Check the cam-
There are several possible film holder. era settings.
causes:
There are several possible Problem: Underexposed
Equipment problem causes: pictures (too dark)
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If something jams in your film holder and you
cant get it out
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To reassemble the 2 3
film holder Locate the envelope latch Turn the aperture plate
mechanisma thin strip of over and seat it properly in
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metal. Place it on top of its groove on the holder.
Place the aperture plate on
the short ends of the springs, Make sure the springs are
a flat surface with the springs
as shown, and press it not twisted or caught.
facing up.
down into the groove at the
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top of the aperture plate.
Secure it in place with the Re-attach the side clips.
large paper clip, as shown. Then, remove the paper clip.
Your film holder should
now function properly.
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Before taking pictures,
inspect the rollers to be sure
they are clean.
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Quick Tips How to get consistently good results with
Polaroid 4x5 sheet films
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Handle film envelopes by Test to be sure film Push envelope all the Time development of
edges to avoid pressure has engaged properly way in. instant film accurately,
on pod. in holder. according to information in
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the Film Data Sheets at
2 Gently run finger and Move control arm to P. www.polaroid.com.
Move control arm to L. thumb over area marked
Do Not Press Here. 3 5
3 It should be flat. Pull envelope straight After specified
Insert envelope straight out of holder at moderate development time, open
into holder all the way. If not, reinsert envelope speed to start develop- envelope. Peel print
(Note printed instructions and test again. ment. rapidly and smoothly.
on envelope.) Then,
Handle developing film Please note the Caution
slowly withdraw it until
only at tab end or lay flat printed on Polaroid film
it stops.
on a table. Never wave, packages (see page 6).
bed or squeeze film.
To remove exposed After processing pictures
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film for processing later
Quick Tips
1 3 4 w Let color pictures
After reinserting envelope, Keep lever depressed. Pull envelope out of and coaterless black &
do not move control Turn holder over and push film holder. white pictures dry
arm to P. Remove hold- envelope out, as shown, thoroughly before stack-
er from camera. until metal cap is visible. Mark exposed film ing or touching.
envelopes to prevent
2 re-exposure. w Black & white pictures
Depress lever R. requiring coating
To process, reinsert should be print-coated
envelope, move control immediately.
arm to P, pull film
straight out. w When using Polaroid
Type 55 Positive/Negative
film, prepare 18%
sodium sulfite clearing
bath before exposing
film. (See Film Data Sheets
at www.polaroid.com.)
Picture problems &
problem prevention
About storing film
w Use film before expiration
date on package.
w Do not freeze Polaroid
instant film. Store film in
cool, dry place. Keep
film in sealed package
until use.
Allow refrigerated film
to reach room temp-
erature before opening
(about 2 hours).
Missing corner, and/or Evenly spaced spots Small white specks are Keep film and camera
streaks and marks, or streaks indicate rollers often caused by pull- out of direct sunlight and
indicates film was pulled inside film holder ing envelope out of film hot, humid places.
crookedly, at angle, from are dirty. Clean rollers holder too rapidly.
film holder. regularly.
Always pull film at moder-
Always pull film straight. ate speed. Toll-free technical
assistance
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