EBENCH MINI CAM 35 SET APPAREIL PHOTO AF - Camera KOMPERNASS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EBENCH MINI CAM 35 SET APPAREIL PHOTO AF KOMPERNASS

SET APPAREIL PHOTO AF

(TECHNICAL INFORMATION Type: Aully automatic autolocus viewfinder camera, 35 mm Film format: 35 mm, 24 x 36 mm Viewfinder: th brighe line viewfinder, autolocus frame, green display for focusing, red display for suitched off flash (DFF % } or insuificient light Eposure: Aully automatic Autofocus system Focus stop shows green light with half-pressed shutter release. Hash: Automatic suitching in and suitching off Hash charging time: Max. 10 seconds with fresh batteries Film speed setting: Automatic DX system for film ISO 100 to 400. Energy source: T3 lithium batteries CR 1234 Ca) ATTACHING WRIST STRAP, HG. 3-4 Thread the small looped end of wrist strap through the Wrist Strap Holder (4) Insert the other end through the protruding loop and pull taut to securely asten the strap.

Ch) LOADING BATTERY D) Only-use lithium 3V CR 123 À. Ni-Cad rechargeable or Carbon-Zinc penlight batteries are not suitable. Open the battery cover and follow the battery orientation shoumn in the battery compartment. Replace batteries when flash recharging time becomes too slow (say more than 30 seconds).

Warning: After use always switch the camera off (see section c), as standby operation

can drain the batteries. Ce) LENS COVER/POWER SWITCH )

1. To tum on camera, slide the Lens Cover/Power Switch (3) t the left. The camera is now

ready to take photographs. Also, the “Auto % "symbol on the LCD Panel (8) displays steadily, and when film is loaded the appropriate trame number will be displayed.

2. When picture taking is complete, slide the Lens Cover Switch to the right until it clicks

luly closed. This will also switch off the cameras power. Cd) LCD PANEL, FIG. 2 D) When the camera is loaded with a battery and the camera is tumed ON, the Liquid Crystal Display Panel (Fig 2) will display as appropriate the following functions: no film loaded, frame counting, " #" charging; "auto %" (DM and READY); red eye reduction and selftimer. When the battery door is opened to replace battery, the LCD panel will go blank and the frame counter wil reset to zero. For convenience, replace the battery only when film is not laded.

Fig 24) Hig2b) Hg2c) Hg 24) Hig2e) Hig21) LED indicates "0" - "ll film loaded" LCD indicates "1" which appears after 4th frame advance. This means film is salislactorily loaded. Camera is now ready for taking the ft picture. LED displays binking flash" #2 " symbol indicating Hash is st charging. Camera is ready for picture taking when " "symbol stops blinking and displays continuously. LED displays “ QD‘ to show that self timer has been activated. Press the multifunction switch (1) and select the function ON. The automatic lash is now switched off and the flash is automatically switched in spnchronously on release of the shutter and compensates for shadows, e.4 when the subject is in front of à very bright background (sun, light sky). Suitch off the automatic flash when you wish to take photographs in normal daylight. Press the multifunction switch (1) and select the function OFF % The shutter is set to fully open in order to ensure the best possible exposure. To take the photograph, press the shutter release (2). Ce) LOADING FILM, FIG. 5-6

Use 150 100, 200 or 400 colour print film with DX coding for best results 1} Open Lens Cover/Power Switch [see section c] to turn on the camera.

2) Open the Film Door (17) by pushing the Film Door Latch (11) doumuards.

3) Insert the Film Cartridge by inserting the top end st, then snap in the bottom. Push

cartridge firm flat so that the film leader lies flat and does not loop upwards (Fig. 5-6).

Pull out the film leader until the tip reaches the Flm Loading Mark (15) next to the Film Tke-up Drum (14). lake sure that the film lies flat between the Film Guide Rails (12) and that the perlorations are engaged with the Sprocket Wheel (20).

1} Hold the camera rm in both hands (Fig.?). Be careful not to block the Lens (5), Flash (6), or LED (7) with your fingers or hair. You may hold the camera in horizontal or vertical format (tum the camera so that the Alash is on top). Check that the cameras power is OU (refer to section c). The ‘Auto % "symbol on the LCD will light.

3) Remember to keep à minimum focus distance of 1.5 m from your subject

and compose the picture carefully in the Viewfinder. At close distances part of the image may be truncated in the actual picture, so allow room when you compose the picture.

4) Gently depress the Shutter Release Button luly to take the picture. The film will

immediately advance to the next frame ready for further picture taking.

8) The Flash will fire automatically, i required, fr correct exposure.

6) Atwery low light levels the Red-Eye Reduction feature may be required for pictures of

people or pets. Hold the Shutter Release Button hallway doun for about 1 second to automatically activate Red Eye Reduction and then depress it ull to take the picture. Refer to section g) RED-EVE REDUCTION for additional information.

7) Hash Distance Guide

SD 100: 1.5 m to 30 m 180 200: 2.0 m to 4.5 m 10 400: 2.5 m to 6.0 m The range ofthe flash depends on the film speed you are using. Make sure your subject is positioned within the flash range to ensure proper exposure.

Cu) RED-EVE REDUCTION Pictures of people or pets taken at lou light levels may exhibit "Red-Eye” effect. The eye pupils appear as red spots in the pictures. This can be reduced by having your subject look away from the camera or by tuming on bright room lights. Additional this camera is equipped with a Red-eye Reduction feature.

Depressing the Shutter Release Button halfway will turn on a high power Red Eye Reduction LED (10) on the front of the camera. This will cause the subjects eye pupils to close partial, reducing the "Red-Eye" effect. + Redeye reduction AUTOS (Fig. 2g) will be most effective when your subject is in the center of the picture. Ch) MULTIPLE EXPOSURES, FIG. 2h This function allows you to take double or multiple exposures. Press the multifunction switch (1) and select the function (ME). Then press the shutter release (2) and take the first exposure. In this mode the film is not wound on, but the camera is ready to take another photograph. For example: You wish to combine the clear outlines and details of a sunset with the lights (e.g. stretlights) of a toun. Unfortunately, the lights are not yet suitched on. This is how you can do it: Setup your camera, ideally on à stand, sight on your subject and press the multifunction switch (1) and then select the function (ME). Press the shutter release (2) and make the first exposure. As soon as the town lights have been suitched on, select the function DFF tk the multifunction switch and make the second exposure. Aote: You can make even more exposures on the same negative. To do this, select the multiple exposure function (ME) again before the additional exposure.

Atthe end ofthe roll of film, the motor film advance will stop automatically, and you will not be able to take more pictures. The film will automatically begin to rewind and the frame counter on the LED Panel will count backwards. The motor will stop automatically when the film is fully rewound. When motor sound stops, indicating rewinding is complete, check that the frame counter reads "0". Open the film door and remoue the film for processing, IE motor sound is unusually slow or laboured, batteries may need to be replaced. 1Eyou wish to wind the film back before the end of the film is reached, press the rewind button (19).

Warning: Do not open the film door during rewind. Wait until rewinding of film

is complete, otherwise your pictures will be ruined.

Pre-select automatic shutter (@)} release with multfunction switch (1) and press he shutter release to à take picture. After the shutter release (2) is pressed, the self release indicator (?) is illuminated for 8 seconds. Then the display Hlashes for a further 5 seconds before the shutter is released and the photograph taken. Q) CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ) Keep the Lens Cover closed when not using the camera. Protect the camera from dir, rain, dampness or high heat. Do not use solvents, alcohol or abrasive cleaners to clean the camera body.

APARI Symptoms, probable Causes/Suggested Correction Symbol "Auto “continues to blink for à long time. Battery is wo out and needs to be replaced. Blurry Pictures Camera shake - hold the camera fimly and press the Shutter Release Button gently. Use tipod in poor light situation to minimise shake and improve picture sharpness. Subject is closer than 1.5m. Dark under exposed Pictures Too far from your subject fo flash pictures. Bright over exposed Pictures Too close to your subject for flash pictures. Depressing the Shutter Release Button has no effect 1Eyou are loading à new film and frame counter reads zero, the film may be misloaded. Open the film door and reload the film. Film may be jammed - rewind the film and return it to your photo lab for processing. Battery may be old - replace the battery. Frame counter reset Lo zero Opening the battery door to change batteries will cause the frame counter to reset to zero. The camera will continue to operate correct, but the indicated frame count il be incorrect until your next film is Loaded.

Çn) AUTOFOCUS LOCK ) The cameras autolocus system will focus on whatever is in the centre area of the picture. IF your main subject is near the edge of the picture you can use the autolocus lock feature. 1}. Centre your main subject in the vieufinder.

2) Depress and hold the Shutter Release Button halfway to lock the focus OU.

3} While still holding the Shutter Release Button halfway, recompose the picture as you desire it and take the picture. Co) BATTERY DISPOSAL D) Contrbute to environmental protection! + Donot dispose of used batteries or accumulators in household garbage bins. + In some countries you are legal obliged to handle disposal of used batteries by taking either to à public collection station or to where batteries were originally purchased. + Please check with your local authority about specific regulations and location ofcollection bins where old batteries may be placed. + Batteries are labelled with symbols containing harmlul substances: Ph (Lead); Cd (Cadmium); Hg (Mercury). + Protect the environment and dispose of used batteries appropriately.