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Fujica AX-3 direct User manual
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www.butkus.us x-3 O OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show vou how to use your Fujica AX-3 correctly. Please read it through carefully.View original page 1
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SPECIAL FEATURES
oThishighlysophisticatedSLRcamera|etsyoutakeaperture-preferred automatic and manual exposure pictures with shutter speeds ranging
alf the way from 2 full seconds to'111000 second. lts built-in, high-
precision, microcomputercontrolled automatic exposure system
represents the latest in LSI technology.
Thirteen LED shutter speed indicators and an aperture indicatoro window in the viewfinder let you set exposure without taking your eye
off your subject.
Soft-touche|ectromagneticshUtterre|ease;2secondsto1/1000.second
stepless shutter speeds; simple manual exposure setting by watching
LED shutter-speed indicators in the viewfinder; provision for taking
continuous shots at 2 fps with an auto winder X.
Awideassortmentof,,sysiemaccessories,,(includingtheexc|usive
Fujica Auto Strobo 300X - guide number 30, Fujlca Auto Strobo AZ, and the Fujica Photo Recorser for printing data on the film) expands
your picture-taking scope well beyond present horizons.
FujicaX,,sh.ortturn,,65o|ensmountpermitsquick|enschangingand
accepts the entire line of the new X-Fujinon interchangeable lenses I
from wideangle to telephoto as well as other lenses to let you take full
advantage of the SLR system.View original page 3Page 8 · Read text
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I . ATTACHING THE STRAP AND PUTTING THE CAMERA IN ITS CASE
Attaching the strap
O Stiae back the strap-end hoop
as shown.
O gotO the clamp between your
fingers.as shown and pull out
the metal clip.
(The clamp may be tight when
it's new. lf you f ind it diff icult
to pull out the clip. open the
clamp with your fingers and
pull it out.)
@ Hook the clip to the camera's
Strap Eyelet and push the
clamp forward to lock the clip.
O StiOe back the strap-end hoop
tightly against the clamp.
Putting the camera in its case
t$ Put the camera in its case and
secure the case to the strap
with the f laps provided on
both sides of the case by
closing the snaps. Next, put on
the case cover.
. To take the camera out of its
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2. MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE LENS
Mounting Dismounting
Position the red dot on the lens rear opposite the red While pressing in the Lens Lock toward the camera
dot on the Lens Mount, then push the Lens in and body, turn the Lens to the left (counter-clockwise)
turn it 65" to the right (clockwise). lt will lock into as far as it will go, then pull it out toward the front.
position with a click.
Using the Rubber Lens Hood
When shooting against the light, fit the accessory
Rubber Lens Hood on to the lens to prevent flare
and ghost caused by the light falling directly on the
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BATTERY 5. LOADING AND CHECKING THE
Loading the Battery
Choosing the Right Battery
You can use any one of the following batteries but
be sure to use a new battery.
6-volt silver oxide battery (4SR44). AD<"= 6-volt alkaline manganese battery (4LR44). I ]
6-volt lithium battery.
o Special precautions for thg use of batteries in
cold weather
O Generally, the battery performance will de-
crease rapidly at temperatures below OoC. lf
you are shooting in sub-zero weather, it is
always best to use a new battery. lf the tem-
perature is extremely low, it is advisable to Q Remove the Battery Compartment Cover by keep a spare battery on hand and use the pushing the Cover Lock in toward the Lens
camera battery and this spare battery in turns with your f ingernail and lifting it up.
while warming them up with your body heat. Notes: 1. One new silver-oxide battery or lithium
€) Silver oxide batteries are well suited for battery will normallY last abbut I
shooting in cold weather. They are also rec- months, and one new alkaline-manganese
ommended for taking a large number of pic- battery about 6 months.
tu res. Before loading, wipe both ends of the
battery clean with a dry piece of cloth.
lf you are not taking pictures for a long
while. remove the battery before putting
the camera away.
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6. LOADING AND CHECKING THE BATTERY
Checking the Battery
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@ lnsert the battery, plus (+) and minus (-) ends lf the battery is not up to the required strength, you
correctly, as shown in the Battery Compartment. will not get properly exposed pictures because your
@ The battery will load easier if you insert the Fujica AX-3's shutter is electronically controlled
minus {-) end f irst. regardless of the exposure mode employed..Make it and pull press down out the plus (+) unload,@ To a habit, therefore, to check the battery before you fingernail. end of the battery with your
O Replace the Battery Compartment Cover by start taking pictures. sliding in the inner edge and pressing the cover O Turn on the Main Switch.
down. O Look through the Viewfinder and press the
Shutter Release halfway down.
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3. LOADING AND CHECKING THE BATTERY
Notes: 1. lf you are taking your camera on a trip, be
sure to bring a spare battery along.
2. When shooting in cold weather, check the
battery frequently because low tempera-
tures will reduce battery eff iciency.
3. lf you are not taking pictures. turn off the
main switch to prevent unnecessary bat-
tery drain. /,re1
Main Switch
(ON/OFF/Self- \W/ Your Fuiica AX-3 has a main switch
timer Lever) on the left side top of the camera
(next to the Film Speed Selector). Before you start
taking pictures and before you check the battery,
be sure to switch it ON by pulling the lever out
toward you while watching the Main Switch Win- @ lf the red LED opposite the letter "B" at the
bottom of the shutter soeed scale blinks (about 4 dow.
times a second), it's time to change the battery
because it is being worn out.
@ lf no LED turns on in the viewf inder, the camera
will not operate because the battery is complete-
lv exhausted.
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4. LOADING THE FILM
Film Format Loading
Use cartridge-packed 35mm roll f ilm. (D Open the Camera Back by pulling the Film
. Always load and unload f ilm in subdued light. Rewind Knob all the way out. (lt will not open
unless the knob is fully pulled out.)
€) Drop the film cartridge into the Film Chamber
with the spool head (protruding portion'of the
cartridge) pointing to the camera bottom, then
push the Film Rewind Knob down to its original
oosition.
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4. LOADING THE FILM
O Pull out the film tip and insert it deeply into the @ Wind the film with a stroke or two of the Film
slot of the Take-up Spool, but make sure it Advance Lever and make sure the Sprocket
doesn't go through the spool hub. Teeth catch the film oerforations.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
4. LOADING THE FILM
@ Erect the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the |o Wnite watching the Exposure Counter, wind the
direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the film with the Film Advance Lever and press
film, make sure the f ilm is properly positioned down the Shutter Release. Repeat until the
between the guide rails, then close the Camera second white dot from the letter "S" (first white dot from the red "0") appears in the center of
Back. the Exposure Counter. The film has now been
oositioned for the first shot.
o The film is advancing properly if the Film
Rewind Knob turns while the Film Advance
Lever is winding.
o The white dots between the numbers in the
Exposure Counter represent odd numbers.
o You can position the film faster by setting the
Shutter Speed Selector to 100O because the shut-
ter will trip faster.
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| 4.4. LOADTNLOADING THE FILM
Loading Film with the Fujica Auto
Winder Attached
(D f itm identification The procedure is the same asthatdescribed in @ to
The Film Conf irmation Window in the camera @. fo wind the film, close the Camera Back, switch
back will tell you at a glance whether there is the auto winder switch to SINGLE or CONT. and
f ilm in the camera or not. lf you have Fuji film press down the Shutter Release.
in your camera, it will also tell you the film type o lf the film does not advance, turn off thb auto
and the number or exposures lt will yield. winder and switch it once again to SINGLE or
CONT.
o For further information, read the Auto Winder
instruction manua,.
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AIMING THE CAMERA --l Lc
I camera held vertically, (O gota the camera with your left hand as shown, O Wfren shooting with the
press the left elbow against the side of your try to keep it extra steady because it will be less
chest, relax your right hand and press the Shutter stable in that position.
Release gently down. G) the film is advanced with the right thumb and
the Shutter Release is depressed with the right
fo ref i nger.
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I. SHUTTER SPEED SELECTOR SETTINGS
Notes: 1. Remember, your Fujica AX-3 has a built- 2. To switch from AE or AEL to the other
in "memory lock," that is, the shutter settings, turrr the Shutter Speed Selector
speed obtained by depressing the Shutter while pressing in the Shutter Speed Selec-
Release halfway down will remain locked tor Lock. (You cannot turn it unless the
and the LED indicator in the Viewfinder Lock is in depressed position).
will not change position until you take
your f inger off the Shutter Release even
if there are changes in subject brightness
and aperture value (refer to the paragraph
entitled "AE lock" on page 29).
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4. FOCUSING THE LENS
Focusing with the Microprism Collar Focusing by eye Estirnation
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O Look at your subject through the microprism Estimate the distance from
collar and turn the Distance Ring. camera to subject with your eye
€) Your subject is in sharp focus when it appears and set the Distance Ring to that
smooth and clear. This method of focusing is distance (white numbers =.meters,
recommended for portrait work. green numbers = feet).
This method is best for taking
Focusing with the Ground-glass Screen quick snapshots. However, if you
Look at your subject through the ground-glass screen are using a large aperture or are
and turn the Distance Ring. Your subject is in sharp taking close-ups, or if you are
focus when it appears sharp and clear. This method shooting with a telephoto lens, be
is recommended for focusing the lens quickly and sure to focus the lens precisely.
for copying work.
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Press in the Rewind Button
After exposing a roll of film, wind it back into its
cartridge and take it to your photof inisher as soon as
possible.
o lf you are at the end of a roll and the Film
Advance Lever feels tight as you are winding it,
do not force it. Just return it to its normal posi-
tion and rewind the f ilm into its cartridge.
Q Press in the Rewind Button (provided on the
camera top.)
Note: Before pressing in the Rewind Button, pull
out the Film Advance Lever by a stand-off
angle of the lever, or the Rewind Button may
disengage and the f ilm may not be rewound.
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5. REWINDING THE FILM
Turn the Rewind Crank Open the Camera Back
@ Erect the Rewind Crank and turn it in the direc- @ Open the Camera Back by pulling the Rewind
tion of the arrow. You will feel a sudden release Knob all the way out and unload the film.
of tension when the film has been rewound into (The Camera Back will not open unless the
its cartridge. Rewind Knob is f ully pulled out.)
. Be sure to open the Camera Back only after
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5. STOPPED-DOWN AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE
Shooting with a Praktica Screw Mount Fujinon
Lens (Mounted with the Mount Adapter X-S)
You will have to use stoppeddown automatic ex- o Set the Shutter Speed Selector to AE or AE L.
posure when shooting with a Praktica screw-mount @ Set the Aperture Ring to the desired value.
Fujinon lens (mounted with Mount Adapter X-S),
an ultra-telephoto lens, through an automatic
extension bellows, a microscope (with Microscope
Adapter X) or a Macrocinecopy. or with the lens
mounted in reverse (with Reverse Adapter X). And
to prevent light from entering through the finder and
fouling up your exposure setting, you will have to
use the accessory eyecup or eyepiece shutter.
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3. STOPPED-DOWN AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE
Shooting through a Microscope or
Macrocinecopy
ffiWShutter Speed Selector to AE or AE L.@ Press in the Preview Button and, while holding it o Set the
there, look through the Viewfinder and press the @ Lock through the Viewfinder and press the
Shutter Release halfway down to make sure that Shutter Release halfway down to make sure that
neither the overexposure nor the underexposure neither the overexposure nor the underexposure
warning signal is blinking. warning signal is blinking.
@ Take your picture by pressing the Shutter @ Take your picture by pressing the Shutter
Release gently down. Release gently down.
Note:
lf you are shooting with the Shutter Speed Selec- halfway down because. your picture'will not turn
tor set to AEL, be sure to press in the Preview out properly exposed if you do it the other way
Button before you press the Shutter Release around.
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5. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Exposure Compensation with the Fractional
Exposure Control
Under normal conditions your pictures will be pro-
perly exposed without exposure compensation,
but if you are shooting under'special lighting condi-
tions (against the light, etc.), or if you are taking
intentional high key pictures (overexposed pictures)
or intentional low key pictures (underexposed
pictures), or if you are taking pictures under the
conditions shown in the chart, exposure compensa-
tion is mandatory,
The procedures for making exposure compensation Press in the Film Speed Selector Lock and move the
are as follows: film speed setting to +1 or -1. Be sure to move it back to its original position after making your
exoosure.
Exposure Compensation with the Camera on
Manual (Refer to the Paragraph on Manual
Exposure, Page 33.)
After checking the correct shutter speed indicated
by the red LED in the Viewfinder, turn either the
Aperture Ring or Shutter Speed Selector to increase
or reduce exposure by the desired amount.
Exposure Compensation with the AE Lock
(Refer to the Paragraph on AE Lock, Page 29.)
Set the Shutter Soeed Selector to AEL and use the
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MULTIPLE EXPOSUREtb. -_l
O lf the f ilm has been already wound, pull out the
Film Advance Lever tip slightly (by a standoff
angle of the lever) and take your f irst picture.
O Witfr the lever tip in this position, press in the
Rewind Button. Then wind the film with the
Film Advance Lever. (the titm will remain sta-
tionary, the shutter will cock and the Exposure
Counter will remain where it is.)
@ Atter winding the Film Advance Lever, take your
second picture. You can repeat (2) and (3) as
Multiple exposure is used to create special picture many times as you want.
effects by superimposing the same scene or a not her Notes: 1. Multiple exposure is normally made by
scene several times on the same frame. lt is easy to photographing the darker subjects first. 2" lt cannot be made with an Auto Winder Xdo with your Fujica AX-3. coupled to the camera.
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