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Introduction to the

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ObjectivePolaroid Film FamiliesPolaroid Business

Integral FilmPeel-Apart Film35mm FilmBox InformationThis program is designed to introduce

the three major Polaroid Film Families,

and to describe the unique attributes,features and applications for each group.

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Film FamiliesPolaroid manufactures and sellsthree general types of film:

Integral

Peel-Apart

35mm

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70.3%Integral Film

20.5% Peel-Apart Film

5.2% Video Tape

4.0% 35mm Film

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Revenue by Media Type (US)

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darkslide

filmsheet

battery

pack

What is Integral Film?Integral film ejects from the cameraand develops before your eyes.Every pack includes:

Dark slide that protectsthe film from light

10 self-developing film

sheets

Built-in battery packthat powers the camera

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Integral FilmThere are sixtypes of integral film:

600

Time Zero SX-70 (also known as TZ Film) Spectra

500

AutoFilm

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600 and TZ films are thesame size, but have

different photographiccharacteristics.

Pocket Film (regular & sticker)

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Integral Films & Cameras

JoyCam & 500 film

Microcam SLR& T339 film

OneStep& 600 film

Pocket

Camera& PocketFilm

1200 & Spectra film

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Two ways to define

the size of a photograph

Format & Image Area

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FORMAT =Linear dimensions of the print

IMAGE AREA =Linear dimensions of photo image

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Spectra Film

Format size 4 x 4 1/8 in. (10.2 x 10.5 cm.)

Image area size 3 5/8 x 2 7/8 in. (9.2 x 7.3 cm.)

Format size 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.9 x 10.8 cm.)

Image area size 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (7.9 x 7.9 cm.)

600 & TimeZero, SX-70Film

Format size 4 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. (11.1 x 6.4 cm.)

Image area size 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 in. (7.3 x 5.4 cm.)

Type 500 Film

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Image area size 1 2/5x 1in. (3.6x 2.4cm.)

PocketFilm

Format size 4 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (11.4 x 10.8 cm.)

Image area size 4 x 3 in. (10.2 x 7.6 cm.)

AutoFilm

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A real estate agent

documents prospective

properties with Polaroid

Spectra film.

Who uses integral film and how?

Business and family users havedifferent needs for integral film:

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Parents admire their

childs antics with a

Polaroid 600 photo.

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More customers and applications...

Medical practices document the

health and progress of their patients

with Spectra Grid Film.

A special events

photographer captures

Christmas with Santa

using T339 AutoFilm.

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positive sheet

developer pod

negative sheet

What is Peel-Apart film?This is the film of choice forprofessional and technicalusers needing sharp, high

quality images.

After exposure, peel-apart films are pulled

through rollers, timed and separated.

Each sheet contains positive and negative

materials, and a developer pod.

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Peel-Apart Film & Cameras

545i Camera Back& Type 59 film

Daylab II &Type 669 film

MP4+ Camera& Type 809 film

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Peel-Apart FilmThere are four film types, categorizedby size, which make up this group:

3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (8.5x 8.6 cm.)

3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (8.5 x 10.8 cm.)

4 x 5 in. (9 x 12 cm.)

8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)

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Pack

Peel-apart films are sold in packsand

in boxes containing individual sheets.

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Sheet

Individual sheets of film contained in a light

tight envelope which are individually loaded

into a camera back.- 4 x 5 in. (9 x 12 cm.)

- 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)

Contains 8 or 10 sheets in a metal cartridge which is

loaded into a camera or camera back.

-3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (8.5x 8.6 cm.)

-3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (8.5 x 10.8 cm.)

-4 x 5 in. (9 x 12 cm.)

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Peel-apart films are exposedand processed in three

different systems:

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sheet film holder, or 8x10 processor.Pack film camera,

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3 1/4 X 3 3/8Format size 3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (8.5x 8.6 cm.)

Image area size 2 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. (6.9 x 7.2 cm.)

Format size 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (8.5 x 10.8 cm.)

Image area size 2 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (7.3 x 9.5 cm.)

3 1/4 X 4 1/4

Format size 4 x 5 in. (9 x 12 cm.)

Image area size 3 1/2 x 4 5/8 in. (8.9 x 11.7 cm.

4 X 5

Format size 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)

Image area size 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (19 x 24 cm.)

8 X 10

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Polaroid manufactures many types of peel-apart film.Here are some popular color ones...

3 1/4 X 4 1/4

3 1/4 X 3 3/8

4 X 5 8 X10

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Polaroid manufactures many types of peel-apart film.Here are some popular b&w ones...

3 1/4 X 4 1/4

3 1/4 X 3 3/8

4 X 5 8 X10

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Markets and ApplicationsA research scientist chooses

T667, 3 1/4x4 1/4 film to document

electrophoresis gels.

A fine art photographer

creates beautiful images

with T665, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 film

for final artwork.

Government agencieschoose T559, 4x5 film to

produce document/

passport photographs.

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A photographer chooses

T809, 8x10 film for a studio

product shot.

Markets and Applications

A scientist uses T53, 4x5

sheet film for capturing

images under a microscope.

A law enforcement officer

uses T51, 4x5 sheet film for

fingerprint documentation.

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What is 35mm Film?

A cartridge of light sensitive negative*

The film requires development in

either a photo lab or a Polaroid

instant slide processor.

film cartridge

film negative

*instant slide film is apositive transparency film

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Instant slide film is developed at home orin the office with Polaroids inexpensive,

easy-to-use 35mm AutoProcessor.

Conventional 35mm film isdeveloped in a photo lab.

35mm: Conventional / Instant

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35mm: Slides / Prints

Instant films for 35mm slides

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Conventional films forhigh quality color prints

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Applications

Office personnel producebusiness presentationsin-house using PolachromeHC slides.

Photographersuse Polagraph,

positive, instant slide film,

taking advantage of its high

contrast & bright images.Amateur photographers enjoy

the crisp, bright colors of 35mmcolor print film.

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The Polaroid film box...A valuable source of informationfor customers and dealers.Every box provides:

Expiration Date

Warranty

Caution

Storage & Handling

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Expiration DatePolaroid films must be usedbefore the expiration datestamped on the box. expiration date

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If the box is not availablethe age of the film can bedetermined from the linecode on the back of the

individual sheet of film.POLAROID D410851L

month yearmonth year

10631058047

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WarrantyThe Warranty is printed on theside of every box of film.

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Warranty: Polaroid will replace any film that is defective inmanufacture, labeling or packaging, provided representativesamples are returned to your dealer or to the nearest Polaroidoffice. This warranty excludes all consequential damagesand does not apply to outdated film.

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CautionThere is also a Caution regarding the materialsused in the film and directions to follow in caseof accidental contact or exposure.

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This film uses a small amount of caustic paste. If any paste appears, avoidcontact with skin, eyes and mouth and keep away from children and animals. Ifyou get some paste on your skin, wipe it off immediately, then wash with water toavoid an alkali burn. If eye contact occurs, quickly wash the area with plenty of

water and see a doctor. Do not cut or take apart pictures or battery. Do not burnbattery or allow metal to touch its terminals.

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Film Storage:Store in a cool, dry place.Refrigerate when possible. Do not freeze.For best results, have film between 70-80degrees Fahrenheit at time of use.

StorageEvery box gives instructions onhow to store film for best results.

In addition, the proper storage procedures are

illustrated graphically on all cases of Polaroid film.

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Shield from direct sunlight/

avoid high temperatures.

Keep dry and avoid

high humidity.

Do not stack more

than 16 cases high.

Avoid exposure

to radiation.

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Handling Polaroid FilmPolaroid film requires careful handling.Here are some tips which will helpcustomers avoid potential problems.

Hold the film pack by its edges

Lay the developing picture on a flat surface

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Waving a Polaroid pictureDOES NOT

speed up the development process

ANDmay damage the photo.

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Speaking of boxes...Polaroid films are sold to customers anddealers in a variety of configurations.

Single pack Double pack

Boxes,Cases,Mini-Cases

Skids

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Remember to confirm the

configuration, before quotinga unit price for film.

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Additional material in the Libraryrelated to Polaroid Films:

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Film Data Sheets

Problem Analysis (Integral & Peel-Apart)

Film Training/Vale of Leven

How the Films Work

Film Characteristics

Photo Tips Brochure