Polaroid MAXXUM HTsi instruction manual Flash Slow Sync, Exposing the Date/Time, Slow-shutter Sync

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FLASH – Slow Sync

In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed to increase the background or ambient lighting exposure in a flash picture. Flash output will automatically be decreased to maintain a correct exposure of your subject.

Slow-shutter Sync

Conventional Flash

1.Frame your subject.

2.While pressing the spot/AE lock button, press the shutter-

release button all the way down to take the picture.

• If the background is bright or a large aperture is set (A-mode), the shutter speed may not be reduced.

• Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures after you press the spot/AE lock button.

and the locked exposure will be displayed in the viewfinder.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL

The Quartz-data function lets you record the date or time onto the lower-right corner of the photograph. The quartz data back has an automatic calendar through the year 2019.

Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower-right corner of the photograph is bright or non-uniform.

Imprinting size and position may differ according to printing conditions.

Do not use the data back when temperatures exceed the operating range of 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F).

Print indicator

SELECT button

MODE button ADJUST button

Exposing the Date/Time

Before taking the picture…

1. Press the MODE button to choose the data imprinting format.

• The display changes as follows:

2. Take the picture.

If the print indicator blinks after the shutter is released, the data was exposed.

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Contents Page For Proper and Safe USE V E L I I Table of ContentsBody Names of PartsViewfinder Data PanelQuick Operation Attaching the Strap LevelBatteries Installing the BatteriesChecking Battery Power Removing the Lens LensAttaching the Lens Close the back cover Loading FilmExtend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Handling the CameraHolding the Camera Focus is confirmed Focus SignalsTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Focus Hold Special Focus SituationsFlash Range Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals Lens ShadowingRed-Eye Reduction Flash CancelCancelling Red-eye Reduction Fill FlashWait until the film is completely rewound Rewinding the FilmAutomatic Rewind Manual RewindTips Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Subject Program SelectionSports Mode Close-Up ModeAppears in the data panel Night Portrait ModePhotographing Night Scenes Turn the control dial untilContinuous Advance Mode SELF-TIMERMode Aperture Priority Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash Mode FlashCancelling the Flash Aperture ControlPush the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off Mode Shutter PriorityFast Shutter Speed Slow Shutter Speed Mode ManualShutter Control Metering in Manual Mode Press and hold the shutter- release button to take Picture Taking Time Exposures buLbFirmly press the eyepiece cap into the eyepiece Focus Wide Focus Area D I T I O N a L A T U R E SFocus Manual Focus AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesFocus Spot AF Exposure 14 Segment Metering Focus AF IlluminatorExposure Exposure Compensation Exposure Spot MeteringExposure Bracketing Exposure Setting the ISO ManuallyBracketing with Exposure Compensation Button Cancelling BracketingSelect the desired drive mode Flash NotesExposure Multiple Exposure Cancelling Multiple ExposureCompensate the exposures as follows Attach the 5400HS flash and set it to standard modeFlash High-Speed Sync Metering Multiple ExposuresSlow-shutter Sync Press the Mode button to choose the data imprinting formatFlash Slow Sync Exposing the Date/TimeFor Owners of the Quartz Date Model Setting the Date/TimeReplacing the Battery Replace the battery cover, then reset the date and timeCust 2 Film Rewind Start Setting the Custom FunctionsCustom Functions Cust 1 AF Release PriorityCust 6 Focus-hold button Lens Cust 5 Flash Control in P ModeCust 4 DX Memory Cust 9 AF Illuminator built-in flash Cust 7 Spot AF buttonCust 8 Spot/AE Lock button P E N D I Program Reset ButtonAccessory Flash Control Accessory InformationCompatibility of Accessories Lens Hood Lens SpecificationsExposure Warnings For owners of the optional lens kitsProblem Trouble ShootingOperating Temp and Conditions Care and StorageSpecifications Page 13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan