Holding your camera correctly will minimize camera shake and will give you clearer pictures.
The Polaroid series of cameras was a system of specially designed cameras and film packs that produced a viewable picture within minutes of it being taken. The film pack contained individual sheets of film that included pockets of chemicals needed to process the picture. When the picture was taken by the camera, the sheet of film passed through two small rollers as it was being ejected from the camera and the pressure released the chemicals, causing the picture to appear. The cameras featured fixed focus length lenses which required the photographer to know where he was standing.
Instructions
1. Hold the Polaroid camera in your hand and observe the markings on the lens. In most cases, fixed focal length lenses will have the distance that will be in focus printed on the barrel of the lens. It will usually read "3 feet to infinity," which means that the photographer needs to be at least 3 feet away from the subject. If there is no writing on the lens, refer to your owner's manual for the actual distance.
2. Position yourself at least 3 feet away from your subject. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. If you feel yourself rocking or swaying, try leaning against a wall, tree or some other solid object that will help you stand still. You can also use a tripod with your Polaroid camera by screwing it into the base of the camera.
3. Hold the camera up to your eye and bring your arms close to your side and hold them tightly against your side. This will help eliminate any movement in your arms.
4. Slowly press the shutter release until the your hear the camera take the picture; keep your finger pressed until your hear the shutter close then release the shutter. Even pushing the shutter release too quickly can cause camera shake. By pressing and holding the shutter release you minimize the possibility of camera shake.
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