NAME OF PARTS 鯖 察 拶 撮 擦 札 殺 捌 錆 鮫 薩 雑 皐 皿 晒 三 惨 撒 傘 参 山 散 察 Hot Shoe 拶 ISO/Exposure adjustment dial 撮 Shutter Dial 擦 Shutter Dial unlock button 札 Main Switch Lever 殺 Shutter Release Button 薩 Strap attachment clip 雑 Self-timer lamp 皐 Lens attachment/removal button/Lens index 鯖 Finder Brightness Window 捌 Display panel/Film counter 錆 View-finder Window 鮫 View frame switching lever 皿 Range finder window 晒 View finder eyepiece 三 Cable release socket 傘 Back cover release knob 参 Manual Rewind Switch 山 Fil
Simplified steps in taking pictures ★ For more detailed information, see the Figure numbers given. Inserting the batteries (Fig. 2) Attaching the lens (Fig. 3) Open the back cover 惨 and insert the film roll, then close the back cover. (Fig.
Turn main switch lever 札 and set the index to “S”. (Fig. 5) Turn shutter dial 撮 to set the exposure mode to “AE”. (Fig. 23) Pull out hood ⓐ and set the focus value ⓑ. After determining the picture structure, turn focus ring ⓒ to place the camera in sharp focus. (Fig.
Press the shutter release button 殺 partially down. Shutter speed will now be displayed inside the finder. Now press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture. (Fig.
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Preparations before taking pictures and basic photography operations How to use the strap (Fig. 1) Damage protection cover ⓐ fits on to strap attachment clip 薩. Insert fitting ⓑ between the metal clasp and squeeze the clasp to expand it, then pass through the opening in the strap attachment clip. Attach by passing the strap through the ring in the fitting and the hole on the damage prevention cover. ★ Use the protrusion on the plastic piece of the strap for ease of pushing the Manual Rewind Switch 参. 1.
Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2). (1) Adequate power supply (Battery power symbol is black). (2) Low power (Battery power symbol is 2/3 blank, 1/3 black). Time to replace the battery. (3) No more power (1/3 black portion of Battery power symbol blinks, then turns completely blank). No more picture can be taken. ★ When the Battery power symbol is 2/3 blank, enough power remains to finish a roll of film before replacing the battery.
★ Be careful to ensure that no dust or dirt gets into the body of the lens and that you do not touch the surface of the lens or the contacts inside. Do not touch the lens or get finger prints on it in any lens. The safest way is to keep the lens cap on when removing or attaching lenses. ★ Avoid any sources of strong light, such as sunlight when removing or attaching lenses with film in the camera. Do not leave the camera in strong sunlight with the lens removed. Attaching the lens (Fig.
3. Operating the main switch lever Operating the main switch lever 札 turns the camera power on and off and allows switching to consecutive photography (Fig. 6) and self-timer photography (Fig. 34). ★ Operate the camera after turning the lever stopping at the position where the click sound is heard. Turning power on and off (Fig. 5) Turn main switch lever 札 , set the index to position “S” (one-frame photography) and camera power will be on. Normal operation of the camera is in this position.
★ Maximum picture-frame speed is 2.5 frames per second. However, frame speed will change depending on shutter speed, sensitivity of the film being used and battery level. 4. Display Panel (Fig. 7) The diagram shows all crystal displays in the “on” state. Ⓐ Battery power Symbol Ⓑ Film counter Liquid Crystal Display This camera uses the liquid crystal in the Display Panel. ★ The LCD display darkens at high temperatures, and the response is slower at low temperatures.
E. Focus frame (range for setting focus). → See Fig. 17. Field of view frame and lightmeter range ★ This camera is equipped with a view-frame for 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm, 90 mm, and 135 mm lenses. ★ The view frame changes depending on what lens is used (Fig. 9). Make sure the subject is within the view frame and then take the picture.
6. Loading the Film (Fig. 13) Use 35 mm (size 135) film in this camera. The camera will automatically set film sensitivity (ISO25-5000) if DX code film is loaded. If film without DX code is loaded, set the sensitivity manually. (see Fig. 15) Raise the back cover release knob 傘 and turn in the direction of the arrow to open back cover 惨. ★ After the cover is opened, return the back cover release knob 傘 to its original position. ★ Make sure that you do not touch the inside of the camera.
Cautions in regard to the shutter diaphragm The shutter diaphragm is a precision-made product. Do not touch it with your fingers and do not allow the tip of the film to touch it or to strike against it. Never operate the shutter when the film tip is on the shutter diaphragm. When using a blower to clean the camera, do not apply the air too strongly. This presents the possibility of bending or otherwise damaging the shutter diaphragm. Do not use blowers fitted with compressed air tanks. 7.
8. Switching the shutter dial (Fig. 16) 9. Sharp Focus (Fig. 17) The exposure mode can be selected in line with the photography purpose. Turn shutter dial 撮 to switch exposure mode or to select manual shutter speed. ★ When turning the dial, stop at the position where a click sound is heard. ★ Shutter dial is locked when set to "AE" or "AEL" and the dial will not turn to a position other than AE and AEL. To unlock the dial, press and hold the "shutter dial unlock button 擦" and turn the shutter dial.
② Vertical merging method (Fig. 19) When taking pictures of the edges of a subject or vertical objects such as buildings or towers, and the subject is jutting out vertically from the as shown in Fig. 19-1, turn the lens focus ring so that they are together in the as shown in Fig. 19-2. 10. Unloading the Film (Fig. 20) When the loaded film reaches the end, it is automatically rewound. The rewind will automatically stop when it is complete and the film counter will show “0” blinking.
Manual Rewind (Fig. 22) To rewind the film manually (forced rewind) before the roll is finished. Use the Strap Ring tip to press the Manual Rewind Switch 参. The film will begin to rewind.
Basic photography 11. Focus priority AE photography (Fig. 23) This is the mode for automatically setting a designated F stop and changing shutter speed. This is an excellent feature for use in photography where you are taking depth of field into consideration because of the F stop held at a fixed point. Turn power on (Fig. 5), turn shutter dial 撮 and set the exposure mode to AE. Pull out the lens hood ⓐ, turn the focus ring ⓑ and set to the F-stop value.
1) If “4” is blinking rapidly, this is a warning that the camera is outside the low luminosity linked range. Turn the focus to a lower value. If the shutter speed is slower than 1/2 seconds within the linked range “4” will slowly blink. 2) When “4000” is blinking rapidly, it is a warning that the camera is outside the highly luminosity linked range. Turn the focus ring to a higher number.
★ Indicator Ⓑ will not be on steady but will be blinking, indicating the correct shutter speed for the focus and film sensitivity. However, pictures can be taken in manual photography at the focus value and shutter speed Ⓐ set. ★ If you want to take pictures with the settings on the correct value Ⓑ , turn the focus ring or shutter dial to make both indications the same. When the light state is at Ⓒ, you can take pictures at the correct exposure.
Advanced Instructions 13. Depth of Field When focusing on a certain subject, there is an area both in front and behind the subject that can be held in focus. This range is called the depth of field. When the range is wide it is a deep depth of field and when the range is narrow it is a shallow depth of field. Depth of field has the following characteristics. (1) The higher the F value the deeper the depth of field, the lower the F value the shallower the depth of field.
How to read depth of field graduations (Fig. 28) Say, for example, we are taking pictures with a 50 mm/F2 lens and range set to 5 meters and F stop set to F8. When we read the range graduations (within the “8” range that is on both sides of the index) that corresponds to F8 at this time, the range is about 3.4 meters to about 9.7 meters and subjects within that range will generally be in clear focus. 14. Infrared photography (Fig.
15. Exposure compensation photography Incorrect exposure may result when you snap the shutter in taking pictures against backlight or extreme differences in brightness between the main subject and the background. At those times, compensate for exposure. There are two methods of exposure compensation (see Figs. 30 and 31). 1) Using the exposure compensation dial (Fig.
★ When a bright background occupies most of the picture such as when a picture is taken against backlight, under a bright sky or near a window, the people who are subjects will be underexposed and may appear as dark silhouettes. For pictures such as these, increase the amount of exposure by placing compensation between +1/3 to +2EV.
2) Using the AE lock (Fig. 31) This is the method of exposure compensation used during focus priority AE photography (Fig. 23). Use this when you want to fix exposure such as when taking consecutive pictures at fixed exposure of moving subjects or subjects against backlight. First turn the shutter dial 撮 to set the exposure mode on “AEL”. Then look through the finder, get the main subject inside the focus frame and adjust the focus.
16. Bulb photography (Fig. 32) Cable release (Fig. 33) Use this mode when taking pictures at shutter speeds longer than 1 second, such as of nighttime scenes or of the nighttime sky. ★ To prevent the camera from shaking, mount it on a tripod or on some other stable stand and use a commercially available cable release. Turn shutter dial 撮 and set the exposure mode to “B”. Set the F value, focus and take the picture. The shutter will be open and the film exposed as long as the shutter button is held down.
★ The Self-timer lamp lights for 7 seconds, then blinks for 3 seconds. ★ The light-meter will operate when the shutter release button is pressed, so stand behind the camera and press the shutter. ★ If the exposure mode is set to "B" (bulb), the self-timer cannot operate. ★ To cancel self-timer operation, turn the main switch lever to switch to another position.
Taking pictures with the dedicated HX-18W flash Selection can be made with the HX-18W of either automatic light-control photography or full-flash photography. Flash attachments other than those in the package, such as the HX-18W dedicated flash, may be purchased separately. 1) Automatic light-control photography/focus priority AE photography (Fig. 35) Loosen the shoe-lock-screw ⓐ on the flash and push the HX-18W onto the camera's hot shoe 察 all the way until it stops.
2) Automatic light adjust photography/manual exposures photography (1) Select either AUTO-1 or AUTO-2 the same as with focus priority AE photography (Fig. 35). (2) Look at the indications inside the finder and select the correct shutter speed. ★ The camera cannot be synchronized to a speed higher than 1/125 second. (3) Check the flash indicator to make sure the battery is fully charged, focus the camera and take pictures.
Using a commercially available flash (1) Set the shutter speed to 1/125 seconds or less. (2) Set the F value. ★ Decide what the F value is by consulting the instructions for the flash.
Others Dedicated accessories (purchased separately) We have prepared a wide array of conversion lenses, flash attachments and camera cases especially for this camera. For more detailed information, inquire at the store where you purchased this camera. Lenses with adjustable view angle * We also have prepared a variety of lenses with adjustable view angle (+2, +1, 0, -2 and -3 deopter) (purchasable separately). For more detailed information, inquire at the store where you purchased this camera.
Specifications Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Above data is based on manufacturer’s tests.
