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Focal ES Auto Camera User manual
User manual for Focal ES Auto Camera. 28 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Focal
- Model / document
- Focal ES Auto Camera
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- User manual
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- English
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- 28
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- 3.2 MB
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- Film cameras
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MAJORSPECIFICATIONS- . . , l l OF THE FOCAL ESAUTO
TYPE:
Automatic 35mm camera with built-in ELECTRONIC Then light goes out in normar lighting condition
sh utter. (more than EV 6.5). lf the illumination is too weak to
F I L M : provide a satisfactory exposure, the light stays on,
35mm cofor or black-and-white in standard 12. 20 or signaling a slow shutter speed or a need for flash.
36-exposu re cartridges. Film Speed Range: ASA 25-800 DIN 15-30
P I C T U R E S I Z E : POWER SOURCE:
24 x 36mm Two tiny, lightweight mercury batteries (Eveready E-640
LENS: or RM-64GH, or Mallory RM-640 or RM-640-H). I
40mm, t11.7 C.C. Focal semi-wide angte (57"06') six- The camera provides a constant battery check for the tl ielement design in four groups, user: Depressing the shutter release part way causes
F O C U S I N G : orange circle in viewfinder to light up if the batteries are
Helical. Rangefinder is coupled to focusing ring on lens. in proper condition.
When the subject is not in focus, a double image is seen in FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY:
the center of the viewf inder. This becomes a single image The camera has an automatic flash system requiring only
when the ring is turned and subject comes in focus, that a Guide Number be set on the ring on the lens mount
Normal focusing range for lens is 3 feet (0.8 meter) to (page4, part 14). Guide Numbers range from "A" to "G"
inf inity. and adapt the camera for the area to be covered by the
SHUTTER: flash. A guide number table is on the camera back.
Seiko ESF shutter with programmed, automatic Electric When the A/F Switch is set with "A" position visible, the
Eye systelm. Exposure speeds automatically set in infi- flash mechanism will not fire the flash unit if the illumi-
nitely variable range from 1/1,O00 to 2 sec. Accidental nation is greater than EV 6.5. When the lighting is brighter
release prevention lock, built-in self-timer, cable release than EV 6.5, the A/F Switch must be set at "F" for flash
socl(et. photography. The Electric Eye mechanism works in all
EXPOSURE SYSTEM: cases except when the flash unit is inserted in the
Extra-sensitive Electric Eye, CdS exposure control system accessory shoe on top of the camera,
adapts the camera to a wide range of lighting conditions, When the camera is set for flash and the shutter release is
from EV 0.5 to EV 17 with ASA 10O (DtN 21) fitm. depressed, the orange circle lights and is then covered by a
When A/F Switch (page 5, part 21) is set with "A" ff ash symbol | ? | in the viewfinder.
position visible and shutter release is partially depressed, F I L M L O A D I N G :
the orange circle in the upper center of viewfinder lights Unique, simple, rapid system with convenient,hinged
up brief ly { indicating batteries in qpod working con- camera back.
dition).
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DESCRIPTIONOF PARTS
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1 CdSCell ScrewThreadfor 11 Film RewindCrank
2 NeckStraPRing CableRelease 12 DistanceScale
3 Self-timer 7 Shutter ReleaseButton 13 FocusingRing
4 ExposureCounter I OrangeLamp 14 GuideNumberRing
5 Shutter Lock 9 AccessoryShoe 15 Film SpeedRing
1 0 CordlessFlashContact 16 Film SpeedIndex
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I O FILM SPEED (ASA OR DIN} SETTING
II
II After the film has been loaded, be sure to set the ASA or DIN
film speed index specifiedfor the film in use on the film speed
scale. This adjusts the exposure control mechanism for the
fifm being used and is an essential step in getting properly
exposed pictures.
To set the film speed, turn the Film Speed Ring (page4, part
15) with your finger on the notches of the Film Speed Ring
and align the white fine at the outer top edge of the lens
mount with the ASA speed of the film being used. Click stops
are provided to make settings easy. Do not set the line
between click stops.
Numb*erson the f rlm speed'scale represent ASA values on ly
and range from ASA 25 to 800. (DlN valuesequivalentto the
abn are as shown on the next page ranging from DIN 15 to
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of lens according to the instruction manual of your
electronic flash unit.
2. With AlF Switch pushed to the right and " ^" position
visible, the orange light and arrow flash signal (? | will
appear and the automatic flash unit will f ire WH EN-
E V E R N E E D E D .
3. When A/F Switch is set to the left and "F" position is
visible, the automatic flash will ALWAYS fire regardless
of light conditions.
O HOW TO USE THE SELF.TIMER
Swing the self-timer lever in the direction indicated by the
arrow in the illustration. Releasethe shutter button, and the
frame will be exposed after a delay of approximately 9
seconds. The self-timer can be set either before or after
advancing the f ilm. The self-timer is generally used when the
photographer wants to join a group that he is photographing.
The use of a tripod or similar support is recommended when
the self-timer is used and is essentialfor pictures taken at slow
speeds.
Do not use the self-timer in poor light (less than EV 2.51.
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O FILTERS \
Essentialfor superior photographs.Select the proper filters ,r^
foryourneeds.52mmscrew-intype.
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FORCOLORFILM: \-/ V
F I L T E R F I L T E R COLOR PU RPOSE TYPE TNCTON
UV ' no increase Clear Absorbs excessive UV. Also suitable for black-and-
white.
1A no increase Light Pink Eliminates haze. Perfect for use at altitudes over
w4 1.5x Medium Amber #at"t":: excessive btueness of sky on a cloudy day.
C4 1.5X Medium Blue For early morning or evening shots.
Cg 2 X Dark Blue Conversion filter for use with Daylight Type color
reversalf ilm and white flash bulbs.
C12 2.5X Dark Blue Conversion filter for use with Daylight Type color
8sc noincrease DarkAmbe, :I;lXJlln::::Jiln,,^ ArtiriciarLishtrirmin
daylight.
NDX4 4 X Natural Density For sunny subjects. Can also be used for black-and-
white.
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FOR BLACK.&-WHITEFILM:
'fl',T PURPOSE coloR Ii:HX
Yl 1.5X Light Yellow Landscapes, snow, clouds. Renders yellow and green
lighter.
Y2 2 X Medium Yellow Gives stronger effect than yl.
YA3 4 X Orange For haze in distant views. Renders yellow and red
lighter, blue darker, distant objects clearer.
Rl I X Red For haze in distant views. Renders red lighter, blue
and green darker. Gives stronger effect than orange
filter.
POO \ 2.5X Green Landscapes, snow, clouds. Renders green lighter. Red
(complexion) and blue darker. Recommended for
portraitu re.
POI 4 X Medium Green Gives stronger effect than pOO.
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