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General| Film Type | 35mm |
|---|---|
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Battery | 2 x CR123A |
| Type | Compact Camera |
| Film Format | 35mm |
| Lens | 38-130mm zoom lens |
| Flash | Built-in flash |
Critical warnings for safe battery handling and usage.
Covers identifying parts, inserting battery, loading, and rewinding film.
Guide to full-auto operation, focus lock, and close subject focusing.
Covers flash modes, range, exposure compensation, and self-timer.
Features specific to the date/time model.
Guidelines for camera maintenance, storage, and technical specifications.
Warnings regarding product disassembly, impact, liquids, and flammables.
Precautions for flash use, viewing light, and operating near hazards.
Cautions about hot/humid environments, lens retraction, and flammables.
Identifies and describes the main external parts of the camera body.
Details the buttons and features on the back and sides of the camera.
Explains the symbols and information displayed on the camera's data panel.
Describes the elements visible and their meanings within the viewfinder.
Step-by-step guide for inserting the CR123A or DL123A lithium battery.
Explains the symbols on the data panel indicating battery power levels.
Instructions on opening the back cover and loading film, with tips.
Guide on positioning the film cartridge and leader in the film chamber.
How to properly close the back cover after loading film.
Explains automatic rewind and instructions for manual rewind.
Addresses issues like the rewind motor stopping early or the back cover not opening.
How to use the silent rewind mode to minimize noise during film rewinding.
How to power on the camera and hold it steady for shooting.
How to use the zoom lever to adjust focal length and frame shots.
Using the shutter-release button to focus and understanding the ready lamp.
How to fully press the shutter-release button to capture the image.
Pressing and holding the shutter button until the ready lamp indicates focus lock.
How to recompose the shot after focus lock and take the picture.
Explains differences in framing for close subjects, especially at telephoto.
What happens if the subject is too close and minimum distances.
Steps to use the close-framing guide for accurate composition of close subjects.
Lists scenes where autofocus may struggle and suggests focus lock workaround.
How to cycle through flash modes using the SEL/ADJ buttons.
Lists and briefly describes modes like Autoflash, Red-eye, Fill flash, Cancel.
How modes are retained or reset when the camera is turned off.
Explains how film speed and focal length affect the flash range.
How the camera automatically fires the flash in low-light conditions.
Notes on back-lit situations and waiting for flash charging.
How to use the red-eye reduction mode for portraits.
Advise to warn subjects about the blinking red-eye reduction lamp.
How to use fill flash to reduce harsh shadows and for back-lit scenes.
How to turn off the flash for specific shooting situations.
Suggestion to use a tripod when flash is cancelled due to slow shutter speeds.
How the camera balances light for night portraits.
Advice on tripod use and subject movement for night portraits.
Using this mode for landscapes and distant subjects with infinity focus.
Recommendations for tripod use and shooting through windows.
How to increase exposure by 1.5 EV for bright scenes.
Note that flash does not fire during exposure compensation.
How the ready lamp indicates potential camera shake with slow shutter speeds.
How to activate the self-timer using the drive-mode button.
How autofocus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed.
Describes the countdown process and indicator lamps.
How to cancel the self-timer before it fires.
Explains the ability to print date or time on pictures.
How to select between date, day/time, or no imprinting.
Notes that date/time must be reset after battery replacement.
How to start the date and time setting process.
Using buttons and zoom lever to change blinking year, month, day, etc.
How to finalize settings and return to shooting mode.
How to change the display order of year, month, and day.
Finalizing the chosen date format.
Visual guide on how to securely attach the camera strap.
Explains the use of the button key on the strap for manual rewind.
Recommended temperature and humidity ranges for camera use and storage.
Tips for shooting in cold weather and battery care.
Instructions for cleaning the AF window, body, and lens.
Warnings against using fluids directly on the lens or touching its surface.
How to store the camera properly for extended periods.
Advice to check camera operation before events and contact for service.
Steps to take if the camera displays errors or malfunctions.
Lists camera type, lens specifications, and construction.
Details focusing ranges, film speeds, and metering range.
Covers shutter speed, flash range, battery type, and performance.
Details viewfinder magnification, field of view, camera dimensions, and weight.
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