![]() ![]() You can either try to clean them with a flat, slim object (such as a flathead screwdriver) or you simply remove and reinsert the film cassette several times, to scratch possible oxidation and corrosion off of the contacts. The contacts in the camera are two copper springs that extend from the bottom of the film compartment. Older Polaroid cameras may have corroded or soiled battery contacts, preventing them from connecting with the battery properly. Basically, the part inside the camera that pushes each photo forward isn’t working.Ĭorroded battery contacts on the film pack or camera If the camera won’t eject the darkslide (protective black card on top of a new film pack) or photos for either pack, then your camera is defective and will need to be repaired. If that still doesn’t work, try inserting a different pack of film. ![]() If you put a pack of film in your camera and you hear the camera respond with a motor noise but nothing comes out, try to re-insert the pack of film. ![]() Make sure to close or turn off your camera whenever you aren’t using it, to prevent the flash from constantly charging and draining your camera’s or film pack’s battery. If you leave your camera open for a long time, the battery will be gradually drained. Please note that the flash and the ejection of the photo are triggered by the battery of either the camera (for newer i-Type cameras) or the film pack (for vintage cameras). See below for potential causes and tips on how you can avoid ejection issues for each:
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