![]() An optional polariser reduces glare from non-metallic surfaces. A PC socket permits use of external flash. Twin electronic flashes can be used together, separately, or shut off. Focus is performed by moving the camera until two light beams overlap on the subject, or until the image is sharp on the focusing screen. The Macro 5 has true SLR viewing (with a grid for alignment). This model (and its twin the Macro 3) are the only non-folding models of Spectra-film camera manufactured. The image can be stamped with the date or time. Three optional supplementary lenses provide 0.67× and 5.0× (contact and non-contact) magnification. Single-lens-reflex designed primarily for medical and forensic work. Time/date stamp capability, autofocus, lighten/darken control and was sold with a close-up lens attachment. 90mm lens - shorter than any other Spectra model made - giving a wider field of view roughly equivalent to 33mm in 35mm film format. Sideways folding mechanism, with folding viewfinder mechanism. Shoots up to 12 exposures using the final generation of Spectra/Image 1200 film.No Lighten/Darken control or other means of exposure compensation.Built-in metal lens cover automatically slides over the lens when the camera is folded. ![]() Auto-flash with no ability to force on or off.A warning/reminder light appears near the viewfinder when the close-up lens has been selected. Fixed-focus, but has built-in close-up lens for shots down to 60cm.Wider lens (100mm f/11.5, 2-element aspherical plastic).A black model known as the Spectra Blitz was marketed by the Lomography Society, but that model does not fold down. The camera front is hinged at the bottom and opens vertically similar in principle to a single-hinged SX-70 model though this is not an SLR camera. Sports a semi-translucent grey body otherwise functionally identical to original Spectra model.ĭifferent folding mechanism to other Spectra models, featuring folding plastic bellows. The Spectra/Image series also has many optional accessories, such as close-up lenses, special effects filters and a "law enforcement" kit. ![]() Still need help? Contact our customer service team and we can figure this out with you.Over time, Polaroid has introduced many variants of the Spectra, but most include a 'Quintic' 125mm f/10 3-element plastic lens, self-timer, automatic exposure, and sonar autofocus in many cases the addition or removal of user controls is the only distinguishing characteristic between models (eg the Spectra 2 has only exposure adjustment Spectra 'E' only has AF, flash and lighten/darken controls and the original Spectra has these plus LCD display, self-timer and volume controls). You can either try to clean them with a flat, slim object (such as a flathead screwdriver) or you simply remove and reinsert the film cassette several times, to scratch possible oxidation and corrosion off of the contacts. The contacts in the camera are two copper springs that extend from the bottom of the film compartment. Older Polaroid cameras may have corroded or soiled battery contacts, preventing them from connecting with the battery properly. Basically, the part inside the camera that pushes each photo forward isn’t working.Ĭorroded battery contacts on the film pack or camera If the camera won’t eject the darkslide (protective black card on top of a new film pack) or photos for either pack, then your camera is defective and will need to be repaired. If that still doesn’t work, try inserting a different pack of film. If you put a pack of film in your camera and you hear the camera respond with a motor noise but nothing comes out, try to re-insert the pack of film. Make sure to close or turn off your camera whenever you aren’t using it, to prevent the flash from constantly charging and draining your camera’s or film pack’s battery. If you leave your camera open for a long time, the battery will be gradually drained. Please note that the flash and the ejection of the photo are triggered by the battery of either the camera (for newer i-Type cameras) or the film pack (for vintage cameras). See below for potential causes and tips on how you can avoid ejection issues for each:
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