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--Contents-Nomenclature of Parts ...... 4 Warning for Run-down of Battery Cells 27 Steps for Photographing 8 Selection of Shutter Speed 28 How to Use the Strap 10 Aperture vs Depth-of-Field 29 Mounting and Dismounting of Lens 11 Infrared Compensation Mark 29 Inserting of Battery Cells 12 Manual Photography, 30 Battery Check . . . . . . . . .
NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS
Auto-Winder for quicker response Steps for Photographing 1. insert battery cells. (P.12) 4. Set the AE position. (P.19) 2.Load a roll of film. (P.14) 5. Determine the shutter speed. (P.19) 3. Set the film speed. (P.18) 4.butkus.
6. Focus the lens. (P.21) 9. Wind the film. (P.22) 7. Slightly depress the shutter release button 10. Rewind the film, which has been and ascertain the correct exposure. (P.22) completely exposed. (P.23) 8. Frame the subject and release the shutter. (P.20) How to Use the Strap 1 ) Undo the stoppers on the strap. 2) Run one end of the strap through the strap eyelet on one side and secure it; repeat the operation for the other side.
Inserting of Battery Cells 1 ) Remove the cover of the battery chamber by turning it counterclockwise with a coin. 2), Turn the cover of the battery chamber upside down, put its edge under the red mark of the battery case and pull up the case to remove the case from the battery chamber. 3) Open the cover of the battery case. Push open the arrow-marked part of the cover using your fingertip. 4.butkus.org · Use four 1.
1 ) Pull up the film rewind knob and then pull it with bigger force, and the back cover will open. 4.butkus.org 2) Insert a cassette into the cassette chamber and push the film rewind knob down to the original position. If the knob stops halfway, turn it clockwise and counterclockwise, and the knob will go down. 3) Pull out the film while slightly depressing the film outlet of the cassette. Stretch it out until it comes over the roller. Place it on the roller.
Film Transport Flicker If the film is being transported properly, the film transport flicker will turn each time the film transport lever is cocked. This feature makes it possible to ascertain the film wind and its rewind. Insert the end portion of the film box into the film memo holder located on the back cover to remind you of the film type in the camera. You may also insert a piece of white paper to write notes.
Setting Lens to AE In AE (Automatic Exposure) photography turn the lens aperture ring to the AE position. A safety lock will prevent accidental change. Setting of Shutter Speed Turn the shutter speed dial and align the shutter speed reading with the index mark. The dial is so designed that it revolves endlessly as it is manipulated by the tip of the forefinger while the camera is held in you hands. The yardsticks for AE photography are 1/125-1/250 sec. outdoors and 1/30-1/60 sec.
At the mat section, focusing may easily be done with a close-up or telephoto lens. 4.butkus.org AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography Slightly depress the shutter button with bulb of the forefinger, and the LED aperture indicator situated on the left-hand side of the field of view of the finder will light up, making it possible to ascertain the correct exposure. If the LED lights up at any aperture reading between f/2-22, the lens will be stopped down to the indicated aperture for the correct exposure.
LED Information in Viewfinder When the shutter button is lightly depressed by the bulb of the forefinger, photographing data will be shown in the finder. The red-colored LED with which all data, aperture values and warnings for the prevention of photographing errors, are so arranged as to be readily understood, will be turned on or flicker. · In AE photography under a fluorescent lamp, there are cases in which two LEDs for indication of the correct aperture value are seen turned on.
Under- and Over- Exposure Warnings Under-Exposure Warning: When the shutter button is slightly depressed, the LED at f/1.0 (intermediate point between M and f/1.4) will flicker. Any picture taken in this situation will be under-exposed. Choose a slower shutter speed and ascertain that the correct exposure is secured, before the shutter button is pressed down. Over-Exposure Warning: When the shutter button is depressed, the LED at f/22 will flicker, suggesting an over-exposure.
Basis for Shutter Speed Selection Your camera is equipped with a system of giving priority to shutter speed. Depending on the brightness and movement of a subject, a shutter speed may be optionally selected. In a broad term, the recommended shutter speed is 1/125 to 1/250 sec. for outdoor photography and 1/30 to 1/60 sec. for indoor shooting.
Manual Photography To manually set the exposure with your Konica FC-1, merely set the lens to any aperture other than the AE position. A red LED will pulse at the "M" mark in the viewfinder to signify manual operation. The Konica FC-1 through the lens (TTL) -- automatic exposure ( A E ) system operates at al I times, even during manual operation displaying the correct exposure in the viewfinder, for the scene, even though you have set an aperture and shutter speed combination manually.
Photographing with Self-Timer Push down the self-timer switch, and the LED will start flickering, indicating that the self" timer is put into operation. The duration that the self-timer remains set is about 10 see, and the instant at which the shutter may be released with the flickering of the LED getting gradually faster.
Photography with the Auto-Winder The Auto-winder F. used in conjunction with the Konica FC-1 makes possible auto-loading and continuous shooting at 1.5 frames per second. Continuous Shooting -Continuously depressing the shutter button permits continuous shooting. Linked up with a shutter-priority AE meter moving objects in a location with strongly varying light can be continuously shot.
To use the Konica X-24 Auto Flash 1 ) Use four AA Alkaline or nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries to power the Konica X-24 auto flash. 2) Attach the X-24 auto flash to the hotshoe a top the Konica FC-1 camera and set the F value scale to distance green (f5.6) or close range red (f11). 3) When the X-24 autoflash is charged--ready to shoot; a. the shutter speed will automatically change to 1/100th second flash sync speed. b. the aperture will automatically change to f5.
Stopped-down Metering Method With a Hexanon AR lens bearing an AE mark, the correct exposure is determined at the full opening of the lens both in AE and manual photography, to determine the correct exposure in a stopped-down metering situation. 1) A manual pre-set aperture Hexanon ARP lens or a manual pre-set ARM lens is in use. 2) The AE cannot be used because of the use of an extension ring or bellows. 4.butkus.org 3) A lens of some other make is used on a lens mount adapter.
· Even if an under-exposure warning appears at the temperature standing at less than 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) the battery cells will be usable at normal temperature. · When you know you will use the camera at a cold place, make sure that you will have spare battery cells and keep them warm with your body or in some other means to prevent a drop in the battery performance. Specifications of the Konica FC-1 Type: 35mm focal plane shutter TTL-AE single lense reflex camera.
AE coupling range: With ASA 100 film and f/1.4 lens EV0 (at 2 sec. with f/1.4) ~ EV19 (at 1/1000 sec. with f/22). With f/1.8 lens, EV0.7 (at 2 sec. with f/1.8) to EV19.
Konica X-24 Automatic Electronic Flash When mounted stop the Konica FC-1 camera, you only set the automatic distance control (green f5.6 or red f11). When the X-24 is turned on and reaches 95% of flash power, it automatically signals the Konica FC-1 camera to change shutter speed to a fast 1/100th second, to change the lens aperture to f5.6 or f11 and displays a blinking LED signal in the viewfinder that the flash is ready. The film speed (ASA) is automatically set into the X-24 flash by the FC-1 CPU.
Double Cable Switch The double cable release switch for the use of Auto Bellows with an automatic aperture makes it possible to use any Auto Bellows on the Konica FC-1. 4.butkus.org Konica X-28 Auto This versatile electronic flash provides automatic exposure in two modes plus a manual mode. This special hot shoe mount features a two-way, vertical/horizontal orientation and a special locking device. Guide number of 90(ft.) with ASA 80-125 film.
Slide Copier 2 Attaches to Auto Bellows or Standard Bellows 3 allows same-size or cropped duplicates of standard 24x36mm or smaller transparencies. Accepts mounted slides or uncut strips, rolls. 18mm horizontal, 12mm vertical shift. Lens reversal ring and Slide Copier adapter required for lens reverse. Macro Stand For use with Konica Auto Bellows: positions subject absolutely parallel with camera and lens.
commonly used for taking photographs of scenery. The 28mm f/1.8 lens is the brightest AE lens in the world, and its built-in floating system (short distance aberration correction mechanism) allows close-ups down to 7cm (7.1") from the front of the lens. All in all, this is one of the most sophisticated wide-angle lenses. Konica Standard Lenses Closely match the field of view of the human eye. They are all purpose lenses with natural perspective.
