![]() Just about the only scenario that this is helpful is when you’re trying to shoot through a window and the sonar autofocus keeps getting tripped up by the glass.įlash on/off: Turns the flash on or off. Instead, it simply leaves the camera at infinity. Strangely, the camera will not eject the picture until after you switch the timer trigger back up, I assume to make sure you don’t accidentally do it twice.Īutofocus on/off: When turning off autofocus, you don’t really have the ability to ‘manually’ focus. The camera will take 12 seconds before taking the picture. The camera will count down to taking a picture, giving you time to get into frame. Timer: To shoot with the timer, trigger it by switching it down and hit the shutter. I hate camera blips and beeps, so I always turn this off. ![]() ![]() ![]() Basically, it changes the readout in the viewfinder to switch between using feet or meters as a measurement. Unit switch: This switch isn’t meant to be used often, so it’s recessed so it doesn’t accidentally get changed. On the back, from left to right, are the following controls: The Spectra System has a wealth of controls on the back that allow you to control everything from beeps to distance measurement units. The film is often still good, but you’ll need to do a battery transfer, and are still going to need a fresh pack of film to do so. Also, old packs of vintage Polaroid Spectra or Spectra Soft Tone film will likely have a dead battery. You can order Polaroid Originals Spectra film from Amazon and B&H, as well as directly from Polaroid Originals.įuji Instax film, and Polaroid Originals film for iType, SX-70, and 600 will not work with this camera. I’ll go over how to load the camera below, but before we get started, make sure you have a fresh pack of film in hand. The Polaroid Spectra System is powered by a small battery in the film cartridge itself, so it won’t even turn on until you load a new pack of film. Polaroid Originals film for Spectra is what you’ll need to operate the camera. In 2017, the Impossible Project renamed itself ‘Polaroid Originals,’ and continues making new film for vintage Polaroid cameras. Polaroid discontinued Spectra/1200/Image film way back in 2008, but a company called the Impossible Project rose up and started making new film for the camera. This film is interchangeably called Spectra, Type 1200, and Image. The Polaroid Spectra System uses a type of Polaroid film that’s slightly wider than the classic 600/SX-70 square frame. What Film Does the Polaroid Spectra System Use?īefore we get started, we need to make sure you have the film you’ll need for the camera. I’ll have a separate guide for the simpler cameras like the 1200i out soon. For this guide, we’re going to be looking at the cameras that have a full array of switches and autofocus. There are also variants of these cameras with different names that have much more limited controls. From here on, I will use ‘Spectra System’ to refer to both cameras. The main difference is the Spectra AF’s plastic body is a bit curvier, and the handle is also made of hard plastic. The guts of the camera, along with the controls, viewfinder, and lens, are practically identical. With lots of options, bright viewfinders, and autofocus, the Spectra System and Spectra AF cameras are solid workhorses.īoth the Polaroid Spectra System and Spectra AF are very similar cameras, despite having slightly different bodies, so I’m combining them into one guide. The Polaroid Spectra series of cameras are some of the best low-cost plastic rangefinders that Polaroid ever made. If you act fast, you might be able to snag some of the last film before it sells out completely. Update October 2019: Polaroid Originals has discontinued producing new film for Spectra, so this poor camera’s days are numbered.
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