Polaroid ProPack User manual

Brand: Polaroid

Model: ProPack

Type: User manual

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Repair Manual

Americas Business Center

Technical Services

201 Burlington Road

Bedford MA 01730

TEL: 1.781.386.5309

FAX: 1.781.386.5988

ProPack Camera

August 1987

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

DATE CODE ............................................................................................................. 3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS .....................................................................................

1. DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................... 5

General ................................................................................................ 5

Similarities to Reporter/EE100 ........................................................... 6

Film ......................................................................................... 6

Erecting System ...................................................................... 7

Focusing .................................................................................. 7

Framing ................................................................................... 7

Taking the Picture ................................................................... 8

Electronic Shutter.................................................................... 8

Other Similar Features ............................................................ 8

New Features....................................................................................... 8

Electronic Flash Capability..................................................... 8

CB103 Camera Back............................................................. 10

Electronic Timer.................................................................... 10

Film Selector......................................................................... 12

Hot Shoe Pin Functions..................................................................... 13

Film/Camera Exposure Characteristics ............................................. 14

2. TESTING & ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................... 15

Preliminary Checkout........................................................................ 15

Lens Collimation ............................................................................... 15

Shutter Exposure Tests .......................................................... 17

Setup...................................................................................... 17

Testing ................................................................................... 18

80/50 Flash............................................................................ 19

80/800.................................................................................... 19

3000ER/50 ............................................................................ 19

Camera/Electronic Flash Graywall Test ............................................ 19

Setup...................................................................................... 20

Partial Strobe Output............................................................. 21

Full Strobe Output ................................................................ 21

Flash Socket Check and Adjustment................................................. 22

Shutter Visual Inspection................................................................... 22

Timing Switch (S2) Adjustment........................................................ 24

Bellows Light Leak Check................................................................ 24

3. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................ 25

Flashcube Problems........................................................................... 25

Electronic Flash Problems (Camera Related) ................................... 27

Camera/Shutter Problems.................................................................. 29

4. DISASSEMBLY............................................................................................. 30

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DATE CODE:

Each camera bears an alphanumeric date code which indicates place of manufacture, date of

manufacture, and configuration. The code is set up as follows:

1st 2nd 1st 2nd/3rd 4th 3rd 4th

Letter Letter Digit Digits Digit Letter Letter

(place) (month) (year) (day) (line) (shift) (conf)

N A-Jan 6-1986 01 1 A A

Norwood B-Feb 7-1987 02 2 B

C-Mar 8-1988 03 3 C Z

D-Apr 9-1989 04

E-May 0-1990 05

F-Jun 1-1991 06

G-Jul 2-1992 07

H-Aug 3-1993 08

J-Sep 4-1994 09

K-Oct 5-1995 10

L-Nov 6-1996 11

M-Dec etc; etc;

Note that the letter “I” is omitted from the code indicating the month of manufacture. “Line”

indicates production line at the place of manufacture and may be omitted from the code. The

letter indicating shift may also be omitted from the code.

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE TITLE PAGE

_______ __________________________________________ _____

1-1 ProPack Folded 5

1-2 ProPack Ready for Picture-Taking 5

1-3 Framing the Subject 7

1-4 ProFlash Installed on Camera 9

1-5 ProPack Camera Hot Shoe Connector 9

1-6 Flash-to-Shutter Five Wire Cable 10

1-7 Modified CB103 Camera Back 11

1-8 Digital Electronic Timer 12

1-9 Film Selector Settings 13

1-10 ProPack Camera Schematic 14

2-1 ProPack Camera on 4-ft Collimator #11431 16

2-2 ProPack Camera on Model B Tester Horn 18

2-3 Camera/Electronic Flash Set for Graywall Testing 21

2-4 Flash Socket Examination 22

2-5 Baseblock Inner Components 23

2-6 Checking Flash Switch S3 23

3-1 Checking Hot Shoe Continuity 28

4-1 Removing the Door 31

4-2 Removing the Back Cap and Door Latch 32

4-3 Removing the Battery Latch 32

4-4 Removing the Battery Contacts 33

4-5 Removing the Front Cover and Flash Diffuser 33

4-6 Removing the Shutter 34

4-7 Removing the Shutter Release Button and Light Seal 34

4-8 Releasing Lower Arms of Erecting System 35

4-9 Removing the Hot Shoe Connector 35

4-10 Removing the Tripod Mount Assembly 36

4-11 Removing the Erecting System 36

4-12 Removing the Bellows 37

4-13 Installing the Bellows 37

4-14 Removing the Cell Wedge and Retainer 38

4-15 Installing the Cell Wedge and Retainer 38

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE TITLE PAGE

_______ __________________________________________ _____

1-1 Film Characteristics 6

1-2 Film Selector Apertures 12

1-3 Film/Camera Exposure Ranges 14

2-1 ProPack Camera Exposure Specifications 20

I. DESCRIPTION

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I. DESCRIPTION

GENERAL:

ProPack is the latest model in the family of Reporter and EE100 cameras. It is shown in Figure

1-1 in the closed position and in Figure 1-2, in the picture-taking position. As can be seen in the

illustrations, the ProPack looks much like the earlier models. In fact, it shares many common

features with the Reporter and the EE100

FIGURE 1-1 PROPACK FOLDED

FIGURE 1-2 READY FOR PICTURE-TAKING

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This section of the Repair Manual is divided into two major parts: “Similarities to Reporter/

EE100” and “New Features.” Although the similarities are briefly discussed here, you should

reread the Reporter and EE100 manuals to gain an in-depth knowledge of these areas which are

common among the three camera models.

Among the new features in the ProPack are an interface capability with a dedicated electronic

strobe called ProFlash, a modified CB103 camera back, and an integral digital electronic timer.

Using 3000 speed film and the new electronic strobe, the camera can take unusually distant shots

at night. With 3000 speed film and the film selector set to 80, well-exposed pictures can be

made of subjects within a subject range of 50 to 75 feet (15.2 to 22.9 meters). These features

will be discussed in detail later.

SIMILARITIES TO REPORTER/EE100:

Film

Nine types of pack film may be used in the ProPack:

TABLE 1-1

FILM CHARACTERISTICS

Film ISO Picture

Type Speed Format Type

Polacolor 80/20 Square Color Prints

Type 88

Polacolor 80/20 Rectangular Color Prints

Type 108

Polacolor 80/20 Rectangular Color Prints

Type 669

Polacolor 80/20 Rectangular Color Prints

Type 668

Polacolor 3000/36 Square Coaterless

Type 87 Black & White Prints

Polaroid 3000/36 Rectangular Black & White Prints

Type 107

Polaroid 3000/36 Rectangular Coaterless

Type 107C Black & White Prints

Polaroid 3000/36 Rectangular Coaterless

Type 667 Black & White Prints

Polaroid 80/20 Retangular Black & White Prints

Type 665 with Negatives

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Erecting System

The erecting system works identically to the systems in the Reporter and EE100 cameras. To

open the ProPack to the picture-taking configuration, the release button on the top of the cover is

pressed. This unlocks the erecting system and allows the cover to drop down. The shutter

bellows extend forward and latch into the picture-taking position. (see Figure 1-2) As the

shutter moves into the latched position, the flash diffuser shield swings out.

To close the camera, the release button is again pressed to unlock the erecting system from the

picture-taking configuration. Then, the front cover is pushed toward the body until it latches

closed. Note that as the camera is being closed, the flash diffuser swings back into position in

front of the shutter housing.

Focusing

As with the earlier cameras, focusing is done by first estimating the camera-to-subject distance.

Then, the lens bezel is turned until the number corresponding to the estimated distance is set

under the colored pointer on the shutter face. Camera ranges for specific films and lighting

conditions are presented in Table 1-3 on page 14.

Framing

To frame the subject, look through the fixed viewfinder on top of the camera. As seen in Figure

1-3, there are two sets of framing lines (Albada lines). When using T100 or T600 series film,

the outside lines (rectangular shape) are used to frame the subject. When using T80 series, the

inside lines (square shape) are used to frame the subject. The Albada lines indicate that portion

of the subject area that will appear in the finished photograph.

FIGURE 1-3 FRAMING THE SUBJECT

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Taking The Picture

The shutter release in the ProPack works the same as the shutter release in Reporter and EE100

cameras. When the shutter button is pressed, it closes switch S1, initiating the electrical se-

quencing. Mechanically, the shutter release pushes down on the capping blade arm and the

capping blade swings upward, out of the optical path. At the end of its movement, the capping

blade closes the flash switch (S4), releases the opening blade, and the film is exposed. When

enough light is measured by the photocell, the closing blade is released by the magnet and the

exposure is complete. As the shutter button is released, the three shutter blades return to their

original position.

Electronic Shutter

As mentioned before, the ProPack has an electronic shutter run by two 1.5 volt alkaline batteries.

The shutter operates much as the shutter in the Reporter and EE100. Shutter blade operation and

flashcube indexing is exactly as before.

Electronically, the ProPack has been modified to accept an electronic strobe called the ProFlash.

(See New Features portion of this section.)

Other Similar Features

Other features of the ProPack which are similar to the Reporter and EE100 are:

— a lighten/darken control on the shutter trims exposures from

- 0.8 stop to + 1.0 stop.

— a heavy duty neck strap allows the camera to be comfortably carried.

— a tripod socket in the bottom of the camera body which accepts most tripods.

— a threaded cable release socket on top of the shutter housing permits the use of a

remote shutter button.

— a ring handle on the door which is used to hold the camera when film is being

pulled through the spread system. The ring handle folds away into a recess in the

door when it is not being used.

NEW FEATURES:

An inspection of the ProPack shows that there are some subtle differences and some striking

differences between this camera and the earlier Reporter/EE100.

Electronic Flash Capability

The most important difference between the ProPack and the earlier cameras is the ability of he

ProPack to interface with an electronic strobe called ProFlash. (The ProFlash is covered in a

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separate Repair Manual.) ProFlash extends the range at which the ProPack camera can make

flash exposures. The ranges for the various modes are detailed in “Film/Camera Exposure

Characteristics.”

Figure 1-4 shows the ProFlash installed on the ProPack camera. The flash is mechanically

connected to the camera via a bracket secured to the tripod socket.

FIGURE 1-4 PROFLASH INSTALLED ON CAMERA

FIGURE 1-5 PROPACK CAMERA HOT SHOE CONNECTOR

A close-up of the tripod socket area on the camera (Figure 1-5) reveals a hot shoe connector.

This hot shoe mates with a corresponding five pin connector contained in the ProFlash bracket.

An electrical cable contained runs through the bracket to the body of the flash carrying the

signals needed to fire the ProFlash in synchronization with the shutter opening. A five wire

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cable from the hot shoe to the base of the shutter housing (Figure 1-6) completes the connection

between the camera electronics and the flash electronics.

FIGURE 1-6 FLASH TO SHUTTER FIVE WIRE CABLE

CB103 Camera Back

The ProPack employs a modified CB103 camera back. This camera back has a built-in plastic

latch instead of the metal bail latch used in the Reporter and the EE100. The back surface of the

door has two recesses; one is for the ring handle and the other is for a new electronic develop-

ment timer.

As can be seen in Figure 1-7, the pack spring arrangement in the CB-103 differs from the pack

spring arrangement in earlier cameras. In the CB-103, there are actually two different springs

arranged along the same plane in which the film is pulled from the camera.

FIGURE 1-7 MODIFIED CB103 CAMERA BACK

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FIGURE 1-8 DIGITAL ELECTRONIC TIMER

Electronic Timer

The electronic digital timer (Figure 1-8) can measure time periods up to 19 minutes, 59 seconds.

The timer has a self-adhesive back which holds it to the recessed surface in the door. It is pow-

ered by two replaceable type AG-10 batteries.

To set the timer...

Hold the SET button in. The digital display will increase by one second, pause, then increase at

a rapid rate. When the desired time is near, release the SET button. Then, increase the time one

second at a time by alternately pressing and releasing the SET button until you reach the desired

setting.

To start the timer...

Press the START button. The timer will beep once to indicate the countdown has started. Then,

the timer digital display will sequence backwards one second at a time until the timing period is

over. At the end of the time-out, the timer will beep twice, pause and then beep twice again.

At the end of the sequence, the timer will automatically reset to the pre-selected timeout period.

To reset the timer to 0...or, to reset a blank screen...

Simply press the start and set buttons simultaneously. The digital display will very briefly read

“18:88) and then will step back to “0:00.”

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Film Selector ( Refer to Figure 1-9)

The ProPack has a film selector on top of the shutter housing which is used to establish the

proper lens aperture for the type of film being used. There are three settings:

o “80” for color film;

o “3000” for black & white film;

o “3000ER” for black & white film in low light

(In the Reporter and EE100, the color setting is labeled “75”).

Although all of the camera models have three settings, the apertures which result differ. The

following table shows the apertures resulting from the various film selector settings:

TABLE 1-2

FILM SELECTOR APERTURES

Film Reporter/

Selector EE100 ProPack

Setting Aperture Aperture

75/80 f 9.2 f 9.2

3000 f 60 f 60

3000 ER f 9.2 f 18

You can see that the 3000ER setting in ProPack results in an f 18 aperture versus the f 9.2 aper-

ture in Reporter and EE100. The f 18 aperture improves the sharpness of pictures taken in this

mode.

FIGURE 1-9 FILM SELECTOR SETTINGS

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HOT SHOE PIN FUNCTIONS

(Refer to Figure 1-10)

As mentioned previously, the hot shoe connection on the camera has five pins which mate with

the five pin connector in the ProFlash. The function of each of the five pins is as follows:

Pin 1 connects camera ground to the strobe ground.

Pin 2 carries information which informs the strobe exposure circuit of the setting of the camera

film selector. That is;

Setting Pin 2 Voltage

80, 3000 +0.67 V (nominal)

3000ER 0.00 V

Pin 3 connects the + side of C2 (the camera integration capacitator) to the ON pole of the strobe

ON/OFF switch. When the strobe is ON, pin 3 works in conjunction with pin 4.

Pin 4 connects the + side of C3 to the common pole of the strobe ON/OFF switch. With the

strobe ON, C3 is connected in parallel with C2 (3000ER) and with C1 (80 or 3000).

In the strobe mode, the network of capacitors C1, C2, C3, and resistor R6 provides a shutter

speed of about 1/125th of a second. When the strobe is turned OFF, pin 4 inhibits the flash from

firing and the camera operates in the ambient mode.

Pin 5 connects shutter switch S4 (through resistor R11) to the strobe trigger circuit. Therefore,

when S4 is closed by the shutter capping blade, a voltage is transmitted to the strobe. If the

strobe is ON, it will fire. Typical transmitted voltages area:

STROBE ON/OFF SWITCH ON - + 0.5V

STROBE ON/OFF SWITCH OFF - + 0.1V

FIGURE 1-10 PROPACK CAMERA SCHEMATIC

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FILM/CAMERA EXPOSURE CHARACTERISTICS

The following table shows exposure characteristics for each film type in ambient, flashcube, and

ProFlash strobe modes.

TABLE 1-3

FILM/CAMERA EXPOSURE RANGES

Film Standard Hi Power

Film Selector Shutter Ambient Flashcube Flashcube ProFlash

Type Setting Aperture Range Range Range Range

COLOR 80 f9.2 3.5'- inf 4' - 8' 4' - 12' 3.5' - 12'

1.1m - inf 1.2-2.4m 1.2-3.7m 1.1-3.7m

B&W 3000 f60 3.5'- inf 4' - 8' 4' - 12' **

1.1m- inf 1.2-2.4m 1.2 - 3.7m

B&W 3000ER f18 3.5'- inf ** ** 3.5' - 25'

1.1 7.6m

B&W 80*** f9.2 — — — 50' - 75'

15.2 -22.9m

* Ambient scene brightness must be within the range of 3.125 cd/ft

for black and white.

** Flashcubes or ProFlash are not recommended at these settings.

*** Setting the Film Selector to “80” with black and white film and ProFlash creates a

subject range of 50' to 75' (15.2m to 22.9m).

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This section contains procedures which instruct you on how to perform the following tests and

adjustments:

A. PRELIMINARY CHECKOUT

B. LENS COLLIMATION

C. SHUTTER EXPOSURE TESTS

D. CAMERA/ELECTRONIC STROBEGRAYWALL TEST

E. FLASH SOCKET CHECK

F. SHUTTER VISUAL INSPECTION

G. TIMING SWITCH (S2) ADJUSTMENT

H. BELLOWS LIGHT LEAK CHECK

These procedures are intended to isolate possible problems in the ProPack camera. If the proce-

dures indicate a need to disassemble the camera to replace parts, refer to the Disassembly section

of this manual and to the Parts Catalog.

A. PRELIMINARY CHECKOUT

1. Inspect the camera for missing or broken parts. Replace parts as needed.

2. Remove the batteries from the camera. Examine the contact area for signs of

corrosion. Clean any corrosion on the battery contacts and discard any corroded

batteries.

3. Using a tester with a one-ohm load, test the batteries. Discard any battery that

reads less than 1.2 volts.

4. Install known good batteries into the camera. Cover the photocell completely to

block any light, look into the lens to observe the shutter blades, and press the

shutter button. The shutter should open and remain open until the photocell is

uncovered. If the shutter does not stay open, see the Troubleshooting section

“Opening and Closing Blades Close Together.”

B. LENS COLLIMATION

The ProPack must be collimated on the 4 Ft Collimator #11431. (Figure 2-1) The collimator

must have Camera Body Pad #12190 and Focal Plane Plate #11300-3.

NOTE: Be sure that camera lens is clean before the camera is collimated.

1. Remove the front cover from the camera.

2. Cover the photocell to block light.

3. Set the lens bezel to infinity.

4. Open the rear door of the camera and install it on the collimator as shown in

Figure 2-1.

2. TESTING AND ADJUSTMENTS

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5. Turn ON the collimator and set its switch to infinity.

6. Open the shutter and check camera focus through the lens. Correct focus will

allow you to see at least 40 times per millimeter closely.

7. Turn the lens bezel to 4 feet.

8. Turn the collimator to 4 feet.

9. Open the shutter and check camera focus through the lens. Correct focus will

allow you to see at least 40 lines per millimeter clearly.

FIGURE 2-1 PROPACK CAMERA ON 4 FT COLLIMATOR #11431

IF CORRECT FOCUS IS NOT ACHIEVED IN EITHER TEST, DO THE FOLLOWING:

a. Remove the camera from the collimator.

b. Turn the lens bezel to infinity.

c. Without changing the lens setting, remove the bezel and the bezel cap.

d. Place the camera on the collimator and set the collimator switch to infinity.

e. Open the shutter and look through the lens while slowly rotating the lens barrel.

Stop turning when you can see 40 lines per millimeter clearly.

f. Without disturbing the lens, replace the bezel and bezel cap. Be certain that the

bezel infinity mark is centered under the pointer on the shutter.

g. Recheck the focus at 4 feet.

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C. SHUTTER EXPOSURE TESTS

The shutter exposure tests are done on the Model B or Model B-600 Tester with Light Source

and the traditional camera horn.

NOTE:Clean the camera taking lens and photocell lens before doing the shutter exposure tests.

Setup:

1. Set the Model B or Model B-600 Tester as follows:

-- Test Selector Switch to 75 EXP

-- Test Mode Switch to EXPOSURE

2. Open the camer and lock the bellows in the open position.

3. Set the camera as follows:

-- lens to infinity

-- photocell to mid-point (nominal) setting.

4. Place the camera on the Model B Tester traditional horn as shown in Figure 2-2.

5. Turn ON the tester.

NOTE: All of the shutter exposure tests which follow are done with the tester controls and the

camera set in the positions noted above.

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FIGURE 2-2 PROPACK CAMERA ON MODEL B TESTER HORN

Testing:

NOTE: If the readings in the following steps do not fall within the noted specifications, you must

replace the baseblock.

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80/50

1. Set the camera film selector to 80.

2. Set the tester light level to 50.

3. Press the camera shutter button to make an exposure:

The meter should indicate between -0.3 and +0.3 (refer to Table 2-1).

4. Repeat two more times to confirm the reading:

Each reading must agree within 10% of the original reading and must not exceed

the -0.3 and +0.3 reading indicated above.

80/50 FLASH

5. The camera film selector remains at 80.

6. The tester light level remains at 50.

7. Insert a used flashcube into the camera flash socket.

8. Press the camera shutter button to make an exposure.

9. The meter reading must be between -0.35 to -0.55 relative to the reading in step 3

above.

10. Remove the flashcube from the camera.

80/800

11. Leave the camera film selector at 80.

12. Set the tester light level to 800.

13. Press the camera shutter button to make an exposure:

The meter reading must be between +0.2 to +0.8 relative to the reading in step 3

above.

3000ER/50

14. Set the camera film selector to 3000ER.

15. Set the tester light level to 50.

16. Set the tester selector switch to 3000 EXP.

17. Press the camera shutter button to make an exposure:

The meter reading must be between +.20 to +.80 relative to the reading in step 3.

D. CAMERA/ELECTRONIC FLASH GRAYWALL TEST

NOTE:This test pre-supposes that the wiring between camera and flash is OK. If you have

persistent problems with graywall testing, first check the flash cable connection at the shutter.

Be certain that the cable is properly mated between the flash contacts at the tripod and the

shutter connector.

The camera/electronic flash graywall test is done on the Model B or Model B-600 Tester (you

may turn the Light Source OFF) with the electronic flash installed on the camera and the camera

mounted on the traditional camera horn.

The purpose of this test is twofold:

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1) to determine if the electronic flash is working properly and,

2) to determine if the camera electronics are properly “reading” the output of the

electronic flash. If you cannot obtain the specified readings, replace the elec-

tronic flash with a known good flash and retest. If the readings are still not

within specification, replace the camera baseblock.

Setup

1. Set the tester as follows:

Test Selector Switch to 75 EXP

Test Mode Switch to EXPOSURE

2. Open and erect the camera and install the electronic flash. Place the camera on the

traditional horn.

3. Set the camera as follows:

lens to infinity

photocell to mid-point (nominal) setting

4. Set the electronic flash as follows:

L/D control to mid-point (nominal) setting

ON/OFF switch to ON

wait for green LED to light

TABLE 2-1

PROPACK EXPOSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Film Selector Light Level (cd/ft

) Reading (Stops)

80 50 (ambient) -0.35 to -0.55

(Relative to 80/50 ambient)

80 50 (flash) -0.35 to -0.55

(Relative to 80/50 ambient)

80 800 +0.2 to +.80

(Relative to 80/50 ambient)

3000ER 50 +0.2 to +0.8

(Relative to 80/50 ambient)

Again, if the readings do not fall within the specifications, you must replace the baseblock assembly.

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