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Aiming and framing with the OneStep 2

If you're having trouble with your Polaroid OneStep 2 viewfinder - like finding that your subject

isn't as centered as you thought, or that the photo hasn't come out quite as it looked through the

viewfinder, here's some guidelines on how to get the best results:

There are two main things to look out for when framing a photo with the OneStep 2: (i) holding

the camera properly, and (ii) accounting for parallax (the difference between the position of an

object as it appears to you, and as it appears through the camera’s lens).

1. How to hold the OneStep 2

Make sure you are holding the camera so it is parallel to the floor, i.e. don’t tilt it side-to-side or

front-to-back.

Correct

Camera is level

Eye is 5 cm from viewfinder

Incorrect

Camera is tilted upwards

Eye is too close to viewfinder

An easy trick to ensure that you are holding the camera parallel to the ground is to start by

holding it one foot away from your eye, then slowly draw it towards your eye, keeping the

camera level...

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Aiming and framing with the OneStep 2 If you're having trouble with your Polaroid OneStep 2 viewfinder - like finding that your subject isn't as centered as you thought, or that the photo hasn't come out quite as it looked through the viewfinder, here's some guidelines on how to get the best results: There are two main things to look out for when framing a photo with the OneStep 2: (i) holding the camera properly, and (ii) accounting for parallax (the difference between the position of an object as it appea
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The back of the camera body should rest on your cheek, with 2" (5 cm) between your eye and the viewfinder. 2. Accounting for Parallax The OneStep 2 uses a traditional viewfinder located slightly above and to the right of the camera's lens. This means that what you see through the viewfinder is from a different perspective than what the lens is seeing. As a result, you’ll need to adjust your aim to compose your shot correctly. This is especially true when shooting subjects that are closer than 4 feet (1.
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To create a double exposure on the OneStep 2, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Take a picture by depressing the shutter button, and keep holding the shutter button down While still holding the shutter button down, turn the camera OFF You can now release the shutter button Keep the camera OFF for 5 full seconds (1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3...
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3. My photo turned out slightly too dark o We strongly recommend that you always shoot with flash when shooting indoors, as well as outside at night-time, at dusk and on cloudy days with low light conditions. Make sure you are not shooting towards the sun; the OneStep 2 meters the average light level it sees. o When shooting toward sunlight, the excessive light may cause the camera to overcompensate when exposing the image, creating an image that is too dark to expose your subject properly.
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Unboxing the Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 Included in the box:      OneStep 2 camera (of course) User manual (8 languages) Polaroid Originals sticker (if you're lucky) Camera strap USB charging cable
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Learn how to take your first photo with the OneStep 2, here. You can also learn some tips and tricks on aiming and framing with the OneStep 2, here. And remember: Polaroids, like flowers, need a lot of light. How to take your first photo with the Polaroid OneStep 2 1. Turn the camera on/off To turn the camera on, slide the power switch into the ON position (down).
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Lighten/Darken: Use the lighten/darken switch on the right side of the lens barrel to adjust the exposure of your shot. To get a brighter photo, move the lighten/darken switch right to the plus/lighten position. For a darker photo, move the lighten/darken switch left to the minus/darken position. These two settings correspond to different Exposure Values (EV). The camera’s Exposure Values are +½ EV (when you move the switch to plus/lighten) and -½ EV (when you move the switch to minus/darken). 5.
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How much film is left in your OneStep 2 How much film is left in the pack There are 8 orange LED lights on top of the camera. When the OneStep 2 is switched on and not in sleep mode, the LEDs will constantly display the film count. The number of LEDs which light up corresponds to the number of shots left in the film pack. For example: If 6 LEDs light up, that means there are 6 shots left in the film pack.
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Power supply Charge the OneStep 2 before use to ensure it has enough power for the duration of your shoot. The flash charge LED will be solid red whilst the camera is plugged in and charging, and will turn off once the camera is fully charged. How to use your Polaroid OneStep 2 self timer feature Using the self-timer The OneStep 2 has a self-timer function allowing you to place yourself in your photos or create perfectly-timed photographs.
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4. The camera is now in roller cleaning mode. 5. Using a damp cloth or cotton swab, gently clean the rollers. 6. Press shutter button to incrementally advance roller positions. 7. Once both rollers are clean on all sides, close the film door. 8. Rollers will automatically return to their correct position.