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CU-5 Instant Close-up Camera System

Contents
Product overview
Features and benefits
Components and accessories
Common configurations
Customer applications
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Description
Produces high-quality,
close-up color and black
& white images of small
objects
Handheld modular
system with precise
lense, built-in ring flash,
& snap-on attachments
for framing, focus,
reductions, and
enlargements up to 3x.

User builds different

configurations for
different applications
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Description
Flexible system gives customers
the freedom to choose from a
variety of picture types and formats
to meet specific close-up
requirements
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Modular Camera System

Camera body

Lens/shutter
attachment
Framing
attachments,
ratio multipliers

Power pack
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Features & Benefits

Easy-to-use
Versatile
Portable
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Easy-to-Use
1:1 Pre-set reproduction ratios.
For reproductions greater than
2:1
1:1, ratio multiplier attachments are
3:1 added between the lens and camera
body. For less than 1:1, framing kits
and supplemental lenses are used.

Benefits
Eliminates focusing calculations
Simplifies cropping subject
Enables user to shoot at almost
any angle
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Easy-to-Use
Focusing and framing is
automatic. The correct
lens-to-subject distance for each
picture ratio is determined by
framing attachments that snap on
to the lens housing.

These frames automatically

assure proper focus and
determine field size by outlining
the precise area to be reproduced
in the finished photograph.
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Easy-to-Use
Built-in Xenon electronic flash
ring encircles each lens. It
produces even, balanced
subject illumination.

Intensity can be varied by

controls on the AC/DC
portable power pack.

Benefit:
Eliminates guessing at
exposures
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Versatile
Modular components allow
users a choice of configurations
to match application needs.

Exposure settings are

pre-calculated. Users position
the selector lever on the lens
housing for the appropriate film,
and sets the shutter speed. For
special situations, exposure can
be set manually.

This eliminates the need to

calculate distances for each
frame.
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Portable
Every configuration is lightweight,
portable, and balanced for
convenient, hand-held operation.

Battery pack allows in-the-field

operation
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Choice of Camera Bodies

The Pack Film Camera
Body is the most
versatile system. Many
3.25x4.25 pack films are
available, including a
variety of color, black &
white or transparency
film types.

The 4x5 Camera Body allows users to shoot

large format pictures on a variety of Polaroid
instant 4x5 films. The system accepts two film
holders. A Model 545 for individual sheet film,
and a Model 550 for 4 x 5 pack film.
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3.25x4.25 Pack Films

Types 669/108 Polacolor
Color prints, daylight balanced
Type 667
B&W prints, high-speed, coaterless
Type 665
B&W prints and high resolution negative
Type 611
B&W for video recording
Type 691 Colorgraph
Color overhead transparencies
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4x5 Film Choices

Pack films for #550 holder
Type 559 Polacolor
Type 552
Type 553

Sheet films for #545i holder

Type 57
Type 55
Type 52
Type 53
Polapan 400
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Choice of Lens/Shutter
3 lens
For life-size and
magnification
photography

5 lens
For reduction
photography
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Choice of Framing Attachments

For life size and
magnification
Three frames
Ratio multiplier

For reduction
Two framing kits

For dental work

Dental Kit
w/chin mounts
and mirrors
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PowerPack
Powers electronic
flash ring light on
3 and 5 lens units

AC/DC capability
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Polarizing Filter Accessory

Used with the 3 inch and 5 inch lens units to
reduce ring light reflections when
photographing reflective objects such as
glass and metal, or flat copy such as line
charts, maps, photographs or illustrations.

Optional filters3" and 5" lens units accept

standard series 6 filters for color correction
and contrast control.

The filters drop into a seat in front of the lens

and are held in place with a Series 6 retainer
clip.
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Camera Configurations
1:1, 2:1, 3:1
1/4:1, 1/3:1, 1/2:1
Dental
CRT
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1:1 Camera
For life-size pictures, the system requires a
camera body, 3 inch lens unit and 1:1 frame.

2:1 Camera
For pictures that are 2 times life-size, the
system requires a camera body, ratio
multiplier, 3 inch lens unit and 2x frame.

3:1 Camera
For pictures that are 3 times life-size, the
system requires a camera body, two ratio
multipliers, 3 inch lens unit and 3x frame.
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1/4
:1 Camera
For 1/4 life-size reductions, the system
requires a camera body, 5 inch lens unit and
inch viewfinder (recently discontinued).
1/3
:1 Camera
For 1/3 life-size reductions, the system
requires a camera body, 5 inch lens unit,
supplementary lens and 1/3:1 frame.

1/2
:1 Camera
For 1/2 life-size reductions, the system
requires a camera body, 5 inch lens unit,
supplementary lens and 1/2:1 frame.
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Dental Kit
Components designed especially
for dental photography

Consists of 1:1 and 2:1 plastic

anterior extensions; 1:1 chrome
palatal reflectors for adult and
child; 1:1 lateral buccal reflector;
2:1 occlusal reflector and snap-on
intraoral mount.
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CRT System
Hoods for hard copy photography
of computer monitors and
oscilloscope displays (discontinued)

PECA Products
2522 E. Milwaukee Street
Janesville, WI 53545
608-756-1615
Bob Perkins
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Markets/Applications
Primary
Medical (dental)

Secondary
Scientific
Law enforcement
Business
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Medical Applications
General dentists,
orthodontists,
periodontists
Documenting
patient conditions
Communicating
treatment plans

Dermatologists, pathologists,
medical specialists
Documenting skin conditions
Enlarging small specimens
Copying x-rays
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Scientific Applications
Electronics
manufacturers
1:1 Documenting
circuit board
components
2:1 Capturing
oscilloscope
screens
3:1
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Scientific Applications
Research scientists
Documenting
electrophoresis
gels
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Law Enforcement Applications

Law enforcement
agencies, crime
laboratories
Photographing
evidence
Making prints from
surveillance
videotapes
Copying booking
photos
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Business Applications
Collectors, jewelers
Inventory
Appraisals
Catalogs

Museums, libraries
Inventory
Insurance
Presentations
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 CU-5 Instant PURCHASE OPTIONS
The CU-5 is a modular system comprising

Close-up Camera dozens of components, each with its own PID

number. Common CU-5 kits include:

Overview CU-5 pack system

Takes high-quality, close-up color and B&W with #88-1 body,
images of small objects. The CU-5 is a modular 3 lens, and AC/DC
system, allowing the user to build different power supply
configurations for different uses. Lighting, $1,269 suggested
focus, and exposure settings are all pre-set. list price
Type 669 color print with CU-5 Dental Kit
The CU-5 camera is used extensively for dental CU-5 4x5 system
imaging with the accessory Dental Kit. with #88-45 4x5
body, 3 lens, and
AC/DC power supply
88-3 LENS: Fixed focus, 75mm, f/4.5f/45 $1,203 suggested
list price
APPLICATIONS 88-5 LENS: Fixed focus, 127mm, f/4.7f/45
SHUTTER SPEED: 1/1251 sec., plus B & T Dental Accessory Kit
$295 suggested
ELECTRONIC FLASH: Built-in ring light list price

NEED FEATURE BENEFIT

General dental Ease of use Pre-set reproduction ratios Eliminates focusing calculations
Electronics/circuit
photography photography
Ease of use Pre-calculated exposure settings Eliminates setting distances

Ease of use Snap-on framing attachments Ensures correct framing of image

Versatility Range of modular components Allows choice of configuration for project

Compatibility Bodies work with all accessories Allows user to add/change system capabilities
Crime scene Insurance appraisal
documentation and documentation Portability Lightweight system components Facilitates hand-held operation

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CU-5 Instant MODULAR COMPONENTS AVAILABLE DEALERS/WARRANTY/SERVICE

Close-up Camera
bodies
Lenses
3 lens for life-
q Professional Products Dealers (PPDs)

Camera Two models

available
size and magnifi-
cation work;
One-year warranty

System 5 lens for

reduction work
DENTAL IMAGING Framing Power pack
attachments AC/DC power
CLOSE-UP PHOTOS For life-size & for electronic
magnification flash ring on
work, reduc- lens/shutter
tion work, and attachments Recommended
dental photos
Pack Films
ACCESSORIES FOR SALE Types 669/108 color prints
q Dental kit
Type 667 B&W prints
Contains chin mounts, mirrors, etc. Available from Polaroid.
q Reduction photography framing kits Type 665 B&W pos./neg.
For use with five-inch lens. Available from Polaroid. Type 611 (video recording)
q Universal mount
For building customized hoods and accessories. Available from Polaroid.
QUICKTIP q Polarizing filter
All CU-5 lenses and For reducing glare from reflective surfaces, such as jewelry.
accessories fit all CU-5 Available from Polaroid.
camera bodies, so q Fitted carrying case
customers can always For basic camera elements and accessories. Available from Polaroid.
add/change capabilities.
NOTES

QUICKTIP
The CU-5 camera
body models 88-59
and 88-51 (used with
Polaroid AutoFilm) are
no longer available.