INSTRUCTION MANUAL
E
QUICK
OPERATION
GETTING
STARTED
FULL-AUTO
OPERATION
SUBJECT
PROGRAM
SELECTION
CREATIVE
EXPOSURE
MODES
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDIX
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES
NAMES OF PARTS ..............................................................4
A-MODE – Aperture Priority ................................................40
A-mode flash ..................................................................41
Aperture control ..............................................................42
S-MODE – Shutter Priority ..................................................43
S-mode flash ..................................................................44
Shutter control ................................................................45
M-MODE – Manual ..............................................................46
Metering in manual mode................................................47
M-mode flash ..................................................................48
TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) ..................................49
QUICK OPERATION ............................................................8
GETTING STARTED
Strap ....................................................................................11
Batteries ..............................................................................12
Lens ....................................................................................14
Loading Film ........................................................................16
Handling the Camera ..........................................................18
Eye-Start ..............................................................................19
FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
FOCUS
Wide Focus Area ..............52
Manual Focus....................54
Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ................................................21
Focus Signals ......................................................................22
Special Focus Situations......................................................23
Focus Hold ..........................................................................24
Using the Built-in Flash
Spot AF..............................53
AF Illuminator ....................55
EXPOSURE
14 Segment Metering........56
Exposure Compensation ..58
Bracketing..........................60
Spot Metering ....................57
Setting the ISO Manually ..59
Multiple Exposure..............63
Flash signals....................................................................26
Flash range......................................................................26
Fill flash ..........................................................................27
Flash cancel ....................................................................27
Red-eye reduction ..........................................................28
FLASH
High-Speed Sync ..............66
Wireless/Remote Flash ....68
Slow Sync..........................67
Rewinding the Film ..............................................................29
FOR OWNERS OF THE PANORAMA MODEL..................73
FOR OWNERS OF THE DATE MODEL
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Exposing the Date/Time ....74
Replacing the Battery........76
Setting the Date/Time........75
Portrait Mode ......................................................................31
Landscape Mode ................................................................32
Close-up Mode ....................................................................33
Sports Mode ........................................................................34
Night Portrait Mode..............................................................35
Photographing Night Scenes ..............................................36
Self-timer..............................................................................37
Continuous Advance............................................................38
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
Setting ..............................77
Details................................78
APPENDIX
Program Reset Button ......83
Exposure Warnings ..........87
Care and Storage..............90
Accessories ......................84
Trouble Shooting ..............88
Specifications ....................92
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NAMES OF PARTS
NAMES OF PARTS
For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in
parenthesis.
Main switch
Accessory shoe
Viewfinder*
Data Panel
Subject-program
button (31-36)
Body
Program-reset
button (83)
Built-in flash (25-28)
Eyepiece sensor
Film window
Flash-mode button
Self-timer lamp (37)
Remote-control
terminal (50)
Function button
Shutter-release
button
Function dial
Manual-rewind
button (29)
Spot AF button (53)
Eye-start switch
Strap eyelet (11)
Grip sensor
Self-timer/Drive-mode
button (37, 38)
Control dial
Spot/AE lock button (57)
Back-cover release
Lens contacts*
Panorama switch (73)
(not on all models)
Battery-chamber
door (12)
Mirror*
Focus-mode button (54)
Lens mount
Battery-chamber
lock
Lens release (15)
Exposure-compensation button (46, 58)
* Do not touch
Tripod socket
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NAMES OF PARTS
NAMES OF PARTS
Data Panel
Viewfinder
Flash-mode indicators
Manual-focus indicator
Focus frame
Red-eye reduction indicator
Multiple-exposure indicator
Exposure-bracketing indicator
Exposure-mode indicators
Shutter-speed/ISO display
Aperture/Exposure-
compensation display
Exposure-compensation
indicator
Subject-program pointer
Subject-program indicators
Spot-metering area
Spot-focus area
Focus signals
Focus-area indicator
Shutter speed display
Self-timer indicator
Battery-condition indicator
Wireless flash indicator
Exposure-compensation indicator
Aperture/Exposure-compensation display
Spot/AE lock indicator
Drive mode indicator
Cartridge mark
High-speed flash sync indicator
Film transport signal
High-speed sync indicator
Flash signal
Frame counter/Multiple-exposure/
Custom-function setting display
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QUICK OPERATION
QUICK OPERATION
1. Insert batteries.
5. Set Full-Auto operation.
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This camera uses two CR2 lithium
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Press the program-reset button to set the
batteries.
camera to fully-automatic operation.
2. Attach lens.
6. If using a zoom lens, rotate
the zooming ring to frame
your subject as desired.
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Align the red mounting dot on the lens
with the one on the camera. Gently
insert the lens into the mount and turn it
clockwise until it clicks into the locked
position.
3. Slide the main and eye-start
switches to ON.
7. Center your subject in the
focus frame.
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The camera will focus and set exposure
automatically.
8. Take the picture.
4. Load film.
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Gently press the shutter-release button
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Align the film tip with the red mark, then
all the way down to take the picture.
close the back cover.
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G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
LEVEL I
This section provides the information necessary to operate your
camera in most photographic situations.
Attaching the Strap
This section covers:
• Battery Installation
• Attaching and Removing the Lens
• Loading the Film
• Camera Handling
• Fully Automatic Camera Operation
• Special Focus Situations
• Basic Flash Operation
• Rewinding the Film
Once you fully understand the instructions in this section, proceed to
Level II, Level III, and Additional Features to obtain more enjoyment
from your camera.
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BATTERIES
BATTERIES
Installing the Batteries
Checking Battery Power
Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for
all camera operations.
Each time the main switch is set to ON, a battery symbol appears in
the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries.
1. Using a coin or similar
object, turn the battery-
chamber lock to OPEN, then
open the battery-chamber
door.
Full-battery symbol
Power is sufficient for all camera
operations.
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will only appear for five seconds.
Blinking low-battery symbol
2. Insert the batteries as
indicated by the + and –
marks.
Power is extremely low. All functions
are operational, but the batteries will
need to be replaced soon. Flash
recycling time may be slow.
Blinking low-battery symbol
appears alone and the shutter
locks.
Power is insufficient for camera
operation. Replace the batteries.
3. Close the battery-chamber
door, then turn the battery-
chamber lock to CLOSE.
•
Setting the camera down with the battery-
chamber door open may damage the
camera.
No display
Power is too low for the camera to
operate. Replace the batteries or make
sure they have been inserted correctly.
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LENS
LENS
Attaching the Lens
Removing the Lens
1. Remove the body and rear
lens caps.
1. Press the lens release and
turn the lens counter-
clockwise until it stops.
2. Gently remove the lens and
replace caps, or attach
another lens.
2. Align the red mounting dots
on the lens and camera body.
Caution
• Do not force the lens if it does not turn smoothly.
• Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens
contacts and mirror.
3. Gently insert the lens into the
mount, then turn it clockwise
until it clicks into the locked
position.
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Do not insert the lens at an angle.
Do not press the lens release when
attaching the lens.
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LOADING FILM
LOADING FILM
Check the film window before loading film. If film is loaded, do not
open the back cover. Refer to Manual Rewind on page 29 for
instructions on removing a partially exposed roll.
3. Extend the leader between the
guide rails to the index mark.
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If the film tip extends beyond the index
mark, push the excess film back into the
cartridge.
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Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film.
Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.
If DX-coded film is used, the camera automatically sets the correct ISO (film
speed).
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If non DX-coded film is used, the camera will use the previous roll’s ISO
setting. Refer to page 59 to set the film speed manually.
Do not use infrared film in this camera. The camera’s frame counter sensor will
fog infrared film.
4. Close the back cover.
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The camera automatically advances the
film to the first frame. 1 will appear in the
frame counter.
1. Slide the back-cover release
down to open the back cover.
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The ISO is displayed in the data panel for
5 seconds after loading.
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blinks in the frame counter and the
shutter locks when the film is loaded
incorrectly. Open the back cover and
repeat steps 2 – 4.
2. Insert a film cartridge into the
film chamber.
If film is loaded with the power off…
The films ISO and
appear in the data panel for approx. five
seconds to indicate successful loading, then the camera shuts
down.
The shutter curtain’s precision design
makes it extremely sensitive to
pressure. Never touch it with your
fingers or the film tip.
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If the film did not load,
will blink in the data panel before the camera
shuts down. Reload the film.
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HANDLING THE CAMERA
EYE-START
Eye-start automatically activates the camera’s
focus and exposure systems as you bring the
camera to your eye. Sliding the main and eye-
start switches to the ON position activates the
grip sensor and data panel. Touching the grip
sensor activates the eyepiece sensor located
near the viewfinder. When an object is detected
near the viewfinder, the camera’s systems are
activated to set the focus and exposure as you
frame your subject.
Holding the Camera
Grip the camera firmly with your
right hand, while supporting the
lens with your left. Keep your
elbows at your side and your feet
shoulder-width apart to hold the
camera steady. Keep the camera
strap around your neck or wrist in
the event you accidentally drop
the camera.
Grip Sensor
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Do not touch the end of the lens
barrel while taking a picture.
Use a tripod when using slow
shutter speeds or a telephoto lens.
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Autofocus and exposure systems shut
down approx. five seconds after eye or
grip sensor contact is broken.
Infrared absorbing sunglasses or gloves
may affect the operation of eye-start.
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Eyepiece Sensor
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button
Press the shutter-release button partway
down to activate the camera’s autofocus and
auto-exposure systems.
Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate
the camera when eye-start is off.
Gently press the shutter-release button all the way
down to take the picture.
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TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO
1. Slide the main and eye-start
switches to ON.
2. Press the program-reset
button to set the camera to
Full-Auto.
FULLY-AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
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The camera will return to its default
settings (p83).
Full-Auto is the camera’s
standard operating mode and
is suited for use in almost any
situation. When selected, the
camera sets the focus and
exposure automatically and
fires the built-in flash when
necessary.
3. If using a zoom lens, rotate
the lens’ zooming ring to
frame the subject as desired.
Use Full-Auto when you are
just starting out or when
shooting under conditions that
would require you to constantly
adjust the focus and/or
exposure.
4. Center your subject in the
focus frame [ ].
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or
when focus is confirmed.
If appears in the viewfinder, press the
shutter-release button partway down to
pop-up the built-in flash. will disappear,
will appear in the viewfinder
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then reappear when the flash is charged.
Continued on next page.
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TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO
SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS
The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those
described below. When the focus lamp blinks, use focus hold (p24)
or manual focus (p54). See page 22 for an explanation of the focus
signals.
5. Press the shutter-release
button all the way down to
take the picture.
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In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator
(p55) will fire to determine focus distance.
Use focus hold (p24) if your subject is
outside the focus frame.
If the subject within the focus frame is
very bright, or low in contrast.
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Focus Signals
The following signals appear in
the viewfinder to indicate the focus
status when focus is activated.
If two subjects at different distances
overlap in the focus frame.
If a subject composed of alternating light
and dark lines completely fills the focus
frame.
Focus is confirmed
Continuous autofocus – Focus is confirmed
Continuous autofocus – Lens focusing
If your subject is near a very bright
object or area.
Shutter is locked
Focus cannot be confirmed – Shutter is locked.
Subject is too close or is one of the special focus
situations described on page 23.
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FOCUS HOLD
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
In Full-Auto mode (P), the built-in flash pops-up automatically when
the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Once the flash is
up, it will fire when necessary.
Use focus hold when your subject is
outside the focus frame or when
autofocus is difficult to confirm.
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The shutter will not release until the flash is charged.
Select flash cancel ( ) when you don’t want the flash to fire.
Pressing the program-reset button (P) resets the flash to autoflash mode.
Do not use the built-in flash with focal lengths shorter
than 28mm. The built-in flash cannot cover focal
lengths wider than 28mm.
Focus hold cannot be used for moving subjects.
1. Center your subject in the
focus frame, then press the
shutter-release button
partway down.
Custom Function 5 (p79) lets you cancel the built-in flash’s
auto pop-up feature. When selected, the flash-mode button
must be pressed to raise the built-in flash.
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appears in the viewfinder when the
focus is confirmed.
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Focus hold also locks the exposure
settings.
Lens Shadowing
Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of the
output from the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as semi-
circular shaded area at the bottom (horizontal) or side (vertical) of
your image.
2. Continue to hold the shutter-
release button partway down
while you compose your
picture.
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Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash.
Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at shorter focal lengths.
AF Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8G
AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G
AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4.0-4.5
3. Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way
down to take the picture.
AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
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The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses:
AF 300mm f/2.8 (APO tele)
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Remove your finger from the shutter-
release button to cancel focus hold.
AF 600mm f/4.0 (APO tele)
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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
Flash Signals
Fill Flash
Use fill flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to
eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a
picture is taken. The TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure
correct exposure.
Eye-start ON
– Flash will fire.
release button is pressed partway down, then
reappears when the flash is charged.
disappears when the shutter-
Press the flash-mode button and
turn the control dial until
appears in the data panel.
Eye-start OFF
– Flash is charged.
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Make sure your subject is within the flash
range specified in the table on page 26.
Press the flash-mode button and turn the
Previous exposure was correct.
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control dial until
autoflash mode.
appears to return to
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For quick shots, hold the flash-mode button
down when pressing the shutter-release
button to fire the fill flash.
Flash Range
The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and
the selected aperture. Make sure your subject is within the flash
range specified in the table below.
Flash Cancel
Use flash cancel when photographing twilight scenes or to capture
the ambiance of existing light.
Make sure you are at least 1m (3.3 ft.) from your subject
when using the built-in flash.
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
Press the flash-mode button and
turn the control dial until
appears in the data panel.
1.0 ~ 4.3m
(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)
1.0 ~ 6.1m
(3.3 ~ 20. ft.)
1.0 ~ 8.6m
(3.3 ~ 28.2 ft.)
1.0 ~ 3.4m
(3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.)
1.0 ~ 4.8m
(3.3 ~ 15.7 ft.)
1.0 ~ 6.8m
(3.3 ~ 22.3 ft.)
f/3.5
f/4.0
f/5.6
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Press the flash-mode button and turn the
control dial until
autoflash mode.
appears to return to
1.0 ~ 3.0m
(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.)
1.0 ~ 4.2m
(3.3 ~ 13.8 ft.)
1.0 ~ 6.0m
(3.3 ~ 19.7 ft.)
1.0 ~ 2.1m
(3.3 ~ 6.9 ft.)
1.0 ~ 3.0m
(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.)
1.0 ~ 4.3m
(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)
The shutter speed may be slow.
Use of a tripod is recommended.
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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
REWINDING THE FILM
Red-Eye Reduction
Automatic Rewind
After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically
rewind the film. When the film is completely rewound, the motor will
Light reflecting from your subject’s eyes may produce the effect
known as red-eye. Use the built-in flash’s red-eye-reduction mode
to produce more natural looking photographs by reducing the red-
eye effect.
stop and
will blink in the data panel indicating it is safe to open
the back of the camera.
1. Wait until the film is
completely rewound.
1. Turn the function dial to
.
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will appear and
panel.
will blink in the data
2. Slide the back-cover release
down to open the back cover.
2. Press the function button and
turn the control dial until
and ON appear in the data
panel.
3. Remove the film, then close
the back cover.
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Warn your subject that the flash will fire a
few short flash bursts just before the
picture is taken.
Manual Rewind
Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the current roll is
finished.
Cancelling Red-eye Reduction
1. Press the manual-rewind
button.
Turn the function dial to
then press the function button
and turn the control dial until
,
2. Follow steps 1-3 from
Automatic Rewind.
OFF appear in the data
and
panel.
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SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Portrait Mode
Portraits have the greatest impact
when a shallow depth-of-field* is
used to separate the subject from
the background. In Portrait mode,
the necessary settings are made
automatically, leaving you free to
capture the perfect expression.
LEVEL II
Now that you are comfortable with the operation of the
camera, take more control of the creative process by
telling the camera what kind of picture you want to take.
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Depth-of-field is the area in front of
and behind the point you focused
on that appears sharp (p42).
The subject program modes let you take more control
without leaving the program exposure mode. In each of
the subject program modes, the camera will
automatically set the best possible shutter speed and
aperture for the type of picture you are taking.
Press the subject-program
button until the subject-program
pointer is under
.
This section also lets you explore the use of the Self-
timer and Continuous Advance modes.
Subject Program Selection
Portrait Mode
Page
31
Landscape Mode
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Close-Up Mode
Sports Mode
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Tips
Night Portrait Mode
Photographing Night Scenes
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• For best results use a mid-telephoto lens with a large aperture.
• Use fill flash (p27) when your subject is backlit or has strong
shadows across the face.
Drive Mode
Self-Timer
Page
37
• Lock focus on your subject’s eyes and be ready to capture the
perfect expression.
Continuous Advance
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Each of these functions can be explored independently
after Level I has been mastered.
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Press the program-reset button to return the camera to Full-
Auto operation.
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SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Landscape Mode
Close-Up Mode
Landscape photography requires
a large depth-of-field to make
sure everything is in focus. In
Landscape mode, the camera is
set to obtain the greatest depth-
of-field possible, while
maintaining a shutter speed fast
enough to prevent blur due to
camera shake.
Set Close-Up mode when
photographing small objects like
flowers or jewelry. In Close-Up
mode, the camera automatically
sets the best possible aperture
and shutter speed for the picture
you are taking.
Press the subject-program
Press the subject-program
button until the subject-program
button until the subject-program
pointer is under
.
pointer is under
.
Tips
Tips
• For best results zoom to a wide view or use a wide angle lens
and include a foreground subject or detail to create a feeling of
depth in the picture.
• For best results use a macro lens or a macro capable zoom lens.
• Do not use the built-in flash if your subject is closer than 1.0m
(3.3 ft.). The lens may block the flash, creating a shadow at the
bottom of your image (lens shadowing).
• Use flash when a subject in the foreground is backlit or has
strong shadows across the face. If there is no subject in the
foreground, do not use flash.
• Use a tripod to reduce camera shake.
• Use a tripod, especially at slower shutter speeds.
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SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Sports Mode
Night Portrait Mode
Fast shutter speeds are needed to
stop action. In Sports mode, the
camera will set the fastest possible
shutter speed and continually
adjust the focus to track fast-
moving subjects.
Night portraits require the camera’s
flash exposure to be balanced with
the background exposure. In Night
Portrait mode, the camera sets the
largest possible aperture with a
longer shutter speed, allowing the
background to appear in the
photograph.
Press the subject-program
Press the subject-program
button until the subject-program
button until the subject-program
pointer is under
.
pointer is under
.
Tips
Tips
• The built-in flash is only effective when your subject is within the
flash range.
• Set the flash to
See pages 27 and 28.
or
when using Night Portrait mode.
• Use fast film and keep the focus frame on your subject.
• Mount the camera on a tripod when using telephoto lenses.
• Use faster film and a tripod.
• Focus on the main part of your subject.
• Warn your subject not to move while the picture is taken.
• Use Spot AF to hold the focus in Sports mode (p53).
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SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
SELF-TIMER
The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately
10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.
Photographing Night Scenes
Cancel the flash in Night Portrait
mode to photograph night scenes.
The longer shutter speeds set in
Night Portrait mode let you
1. Place the camera on a tripod,
then press the self-timer
button until
data panel.
appears in the
capture beautiful photographs of
twilight scenes and night skylines.
1. Press the subject-program
button until the subject-
program pointer is under
2. Center your subject in the
focus frame.
.
3. Press the shutter-release
button all the way down to
start the timer.
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The self-timer indicator on the front of the
camera will blink, then glow just before the
shutter releases.
2. Press the flash-mode button
and turn the control dial until
appears in the data panel.
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Self-timer mode is cancelled after the shutter is released.
Do not press the shutter-release button while standing in front of the camera.
Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a bright light source behind the camera (p50).
Tips
Press the self-timer button or slide the main switch to
LOCK to cancel the self-timer before the shutter
releases.
• Use faster film and a tripod.
• If you are photographing a dark night scene, it may be difficult for
the camera to focus, use focus hold (p24) or manual focus (p54).
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CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE MODE
In this mode, the camera continues to
release the shutter and advance the
film as long as the shutter-release
button is held down.
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AF Zoom xi and Power zoom lenses
cannot be zoomed when continuous-
advance mode is selected.
LEVEL III
1. Press the drive-mode button
In this section you take full creative control of your
camera. Depending on the selected exposure mode, you
will control the aperture, shutter speed, or both when
capturing your image.
until
panel.
appears in the data
In the previous sections, only the Program (P) exposure
mode has been explored. Here you will learn to use the
Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), and Manual (M)
exposure modes. Select A-mode to control the depth-of-field
in your images. Set S-mode to control the way moving
subjects appear in your images. Set M-mode when you want
full control over all the exposure functions.
2. Press the shutter-release
button down and hold.
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When taking flash pictures, the shutter will
release after the flash is charged.
When the subject is moving, the shutter will
release after the camera focuses on the
subject.
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A-Mode
S-Mode
M-Mode
Manually select aperture
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Manually select shutter speed
Manually select the shutter speed
and the aperture
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To return to single frame mode, press the
drive mode button until
data panel.
appears in the
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Each exposure mode can be explored independently.
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A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY
A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY
In A-mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically
sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera
to A-mode when you want to control the range of sharpness (depth-
of-field) in an image. Refer to Aperture Control on page 42.
A-Mode Flash
When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it
will fire each time a picture is taken. The camera’s TTL automatic
flash metering system will ensure proper exposure.
1. Turn the function dial to
.
Press the flash-mode button to
pop-up the built-in flash.
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will appear in the data panel.
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The shutter speed is automatically set to
1/125 or slower.
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A smaller aperture (larger f-number) will
result in a shorter flash range. Refer to
Flash Range (p26) to determine the range
of the built-in flash at the selected aperture.
2. Press the function button and
turn the control dial until A
appears in the data panel.
If 125 blinks in the viewfinder and the
data panel, the light level is too
bright for the selected aperture. Turn
the control dial until the blinking
stops or cancel the flash.
3. Turn the control dial to select
the aperture.
Cancelling the Flash
Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off.
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will be displayed in the data panel.
If 4000 or 30 s blinks in the data panel, the required setting is
beyond the camera’s shutter speed range. Turn the control dial
until the blinking stops.
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A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY
S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY
In S-mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera
automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. Use
S-mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject
movement.
Aperture Control
1. Turn the function dial to
.
Large Aperture
(small f-number)
Small Aperture
(large f-number)
The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-field
in the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on the
film. Depth-of-field is the range in front of and behind the focus point
that appears sharp in the final image. In the viewfinder, only the
plane the camera is focused on will appear sharp. The photographed
image however, will have a depth-of-field corresponding to the
selected aperture.
2. Press the function button and
turn the control dial until S
appears in the data panel.
Large apertures (small numbers) limit the depth-of-field to a narrow
range in front of and behind the point of focus. Set a larger aperture
when photographing portraits to make your subject stand out from
the background.
3. Turn the control dial to select
the shutter speed.
Small apertures (large numbers) provide greater depth-of-field. Set a
small aperture when photographing landscapes to ensure your entire
scene is sharp.
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The number 60, or 125, displayed in the
data panel stands for 1/60th or 1/125th of a
second.
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Usable apertures will depend on the aperture range of the lens you are using.
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The seconds indicator appears in the
viewfinder and data panel if the shutter
speed is one second or longer.
If the aperture display in the data panel blinks, the required
setting is outside the aperture range of the lens. Turn the control
dial until the blinking stops.
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S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY
S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY
S-Mode Flash
Shutter Control
When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it
will fire each time a picture is taken. Flash exposure is controlled by
the camera’s TTL automatic flash metering system.
1. Press the flash-mode button
to pop-up the built-in flash.
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will appear in the data panel.
Fast Shutter Speed
Slow Shutter Speed
2. Turn the control dial to select
any shutter speed up to
1/125th of a second.
In addition to controlling the duration of the exposure, shutter speed
determines how moving subjects will appear in the final image.
Depending on the speed of your subject, slow shutter speeds will
make a moving subject appear to flow, creating a feeling of motion.
In addition to stopping action, fast shutter speeds can help prevent
blur caused by camera movement during exposure, known as
camera shake.
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The camera automatically sets the aperture
for the selected shutter speed.
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Use a fast shutter speed to stop the motion of your subject.
Use a slow shutter speed to blur the motion of your subject.
Cancelling the Flash
Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory
flash off.
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will be displayed in the data panel.
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M-MODE – MANUAL
M-MODE – MANUAL
M-mode gives you full control of the exposure. The camera’s meter
index displays how your settings compare to the exposure
determined by the camera’s metering system.
Metering in Manual Mode
In manual mode, the meter index in the viewfinder and the data
panel indicates how your exposure compares with the camera’s
meter reading.
1. Turn the function dial to
.
– The exposure will over-
expose your subject.
2. Press the function button and
turn the control dial until M
appears in the data panel.
– The exposure will under-
expose your subject.
3. Turn the control dial to select
the shutter speed.
If an exposure compensation indicator
does not appear, your settings agree with
the exposure determined by the camera.
4. Press the exposure-
compensation button and turn
the control dial to select the
aperture.
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