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3 Make the exposure. The recommended exposure meter setting is printed on the film envelope. 4 Push the envelope all the way in (9). Use moderate pressure, but don�t force it. If the envelope will not slide in all the way, withdraw it slightly and try again. The exposed film is now ready to be processed.
Processing Polaroid instant films
1 Move the control arm to P (10). 2 Grip the envelope firmly, and pull it straight, all the way out of the holder (11). Pull smoothly, at medium speed, without slowing down or stopping. You will feel a slight resistance when the metal cap reaches the rollers, but continue pulling without hesitation. The rollers will separate to allow the cap to pass through. 3 Wait the recommended processing time. The film instructions contain full details. Temperature affects processing time; at lower temperatures, the time must be extended. 4 Remove the picture from the envelope: Grip both tabs with your thumbs as shown (12-k). Roll both flaps back slightly. Using moderate pressure, tear the envelope open all the way
down to the metal cap (13). With your left thumb hold down the negative and thin paper mask, and with your right hand quickly lift off the print (14). It will come right out of the envelope. With the exception of Type 55P/N film*, the negative serves no further purpose. Discard it with the envelope. * The Type 59 negative is used for
Image Transfer.
Avoid contact with the chemicals that remain on the negative. See
