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Fujica Fujifilm GS645W User manual
User manual for Fujica Fujifilm GS645W. 25 pages in German, French, English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Fujica
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- Fujica Fujifilm GS645W
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- User manual
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- German, French, English
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- 25
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- Film cameras
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English(Pages10-221
See illustrationswhile you read this manual.
Deutsch(Seite23-36)
OrientierenSie sich beim DurchlesendieserAnleitungbitte an den Abbildungen.
Frangais(Pages37 -491
Se reporteraux illustrationsen lisant le mode d'emploi.
Espafrol(Pdgina50-62)
Consultelas ilustracionesmientraslee este manual.
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NAMES OF PARTS @ Film Wind Sensing Roller -a @ Pressure Plate @ Shutter Speed Setting Mark @ Spool PressureSpring (,=@ ShutterSpeed Ring @ Spool Knob Release Button UJ @ ApertureRing @ Take-up Spool @ DistanceRing SPECIFICATIONS @ T(Time) Button @ Shutter Release \ o Classification @ Accessory Shoe 6 X 4.5cm format, interlens shutter camera. @ ExposureCounter o Film @ Shutter Release Lock 120 (15 exp.) and 22O (3O exp.) roll film. @ Film Advance Lever o Lens @ Take-up Spool Knob EBC Fujinon W 45mm, f /5.6,5 components,6 elements, @ Battery Compartment Cover Screw 76' angle of view, 49 d mm screw-in filter. @ Battery CompartmentCover o Shutter @ Tripod Socket Copal No.00 mechanical interlens shutter; T, 1 - 1/SOO @ Film Loading Knob sec., X synchronization;provided with self-timer. @ Strap Lug o Viewfinder @ Depth of Field Scale Reverse Galilean bright frame with parallax correction @ ViewfinderWindow mark; 0.45x magnificationi90o/ofield of view at 1 meter, @ Camera Back Lock 87o/oat infinity; 3 LED exposure indicators. @ Sync Socket o Exposure Control @ ViewfinderEyepiece- External light metering (by manually adjusting 3 LEDs); @ Film Selector ISO/ASA 25 - 1600 film-speed setting with 1/3-step @ Film ReminderSlot click stops; EV 5 - 18 coupled range with ISO/ASA @ PressurePlate Indicator 100 film; GPD photocell (incorporated in vieMinder); @ Focal Plane Rail two LR44 1.5V alkaline-manganesebatteries; pressing@ Film Start MarkView original page 14
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m the shutter release halfway down turns on power switch. HOW TO USE o Film Advancezotr Film advance lever on camera top, single stroke winding, READYINGTHE CAMERA@
I 184' winding angle, 28' stand off, self-cockingshutter,
12O/22Oroll film switchover.
o Others 1. Attaching the shoulder strap
1m - co visual focusing, click stops at 2 and 5 meters, (Fig.1) A. Buckle
provided with palm grip, switchable pressure plate for B. Hoop 'f 20 and 22O roll film with 12O.22O indicator in camera Pass one end of the strap through the camera's strap lug,
back. pass it back through the hoop and buckle and adjust the
o Dimensions strap length with the buckle. Do the same with the other
147mmW x 114mmH X 76mm D end of the strao.
o Weight o Move the hoop when you pass the strap end through it.
680 g. (without batteries). The strap will pass through it easier if you do.
o Accessories (included)
Soft case, lens hood, shoulder strap. 2. Attaching the viewfinder eyepiece (Fig. 2)
Notice: , The viewfinder eyepiece is screwed into the eyepiece
Specifications are subject to change without notice. socket.
o The viewfinder eyepiece that comes with your camera
is designedfor people with normaleyesight.lf you can-
not see clearly through it, use an eyepiece that fits your
eyesight.
lf you are nearsighted, use an eyepiece with a minus
diopter,and if you are farsighted,use one with a plus
diopter.
o The eyepiece socket of your GS645W has a 19mm
diameterand a O.75mm-pitchscrew thread. lt will take
any commerciallyavailablediopter-adjustableeyepiece,
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rightanglefinder,etc. 4. Putting on the filter and lens hood Ea
Fuji does not supply these accessories. (Fig. 6) A. Lens hooo
B. Filter3. Loading the batteries (FiS.g) To mount the filter or the lens hood, just screw it into the ozUJ
With a coin, loosen the battery compartment cover screw front of the lens banel. (Fig. 6)
and remove the battery compartment cover. Insert the two o Filters are commerciallyavailable.Be sure to ask for
batteries that come with your camera in the battery com- 49mm filters.
partment,plus and minus ends correctly as illustratedin o Use the lens hood that comes with your camera.
the battery compartment,then replace the cover and tight-
en the screw. (Figs.3, 4, & 5.) 5. Putting on the lens cap
o Be sure to use either two LR44 alkaline-manganeseor (Fig 7) A. Lens cap
two SR44 silver oxide batteries. o The lens cap is fitted into the lens hood. Just press in
r The battery power required to operate your camera's the two projections on the lens cap, fit the cap into
exposuresystem correctly is 2.4 volts or more. lf the LEDs the lens hood, then release the projections.That's all.
in the viewfinderturn on, the batteriesare producingsuf- To prevent accumulating dust and debris on the lens
ficient voltage,but if they do not turn on, you'll have to glass, make it a habit to put the lens cap on as soon
change the batteries. as you are through taking pictures. (Fig. 7)
a Do not use an alkaline-manganesewith a silver oxide, Tiny abrasion marks will develop on the lens surface
or an old with a new battery because such pairingcan if you are not careful when you wipe off dust and debris
result in battery leakage or ruptured battery casing and from it with a silicon cloth or other similar material.
cause irreparabledamage to your camera. Caution is required because abrasion marks and con-Caution: taminantson the lens glass will reduce the sharpness
o The batteries can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. of the lens by an appreciableamount.
Do not leave them within reach of little children. o YoUrcamera is designedfor taking pictureswith the lens
o Discarded batteries should be disposed of as incom- hood on. The lens cap is therefore made for fitting into
bustibles. the lens hood.
Be careful when you clip the lens cap directly into the
lens barrel front because it can easily fall off.
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6. Using the soft case (Pressure Plate)
o The camera is olaced in the soft case with the lens lf you are using 120 film, press down the pressure plate EtzotrCN hood on. and the case is closed with its zip and stick. with your fingers, slide it and fit the hole on the side
fasteners.(Fig. 8) marked "'120"to the center peg, and if you are using 220
Use it when carrying the camera about or when putting it film, fit the other hole to the center peg.
away because it is a good protectionagainst dust, abrasion, The pressure plate indicator in the camera back (below
nicks,and dents. the film reminder slot) will show you which side of the
o The camera will fit easier into the soft case if the lens pressureplate you have set. (Figs.12, 13)
hood is folded back toward the camera bodv as shown {Film Selector>
in Fig. 9. 22Orollf i |m"....'.................30exposures
1 2 0r o l lf i l m. . . . ' . . . . . ' ."...' . . . . . . 51 e x p o s u r e s
LOADTNGTHE F|LM i 120 half-lengthroll fi|m.........7exposures i a Be sure to move the pressure plate to the correct side I u'
1. Openingthe camera back (Fig.10) because the film will not move into the exact focal ,iw To open the camera back, erect the camera back lock plane if you don't. (120roll film is attachedto an opaque
and press it down toward the camera bottom. backing paper over its entire length but such paper is
To close it, keep the lock erect, press the camera back used only on the ends of 22O roll film as leader. The
againstthe body, then snap the lock down (Fig.1O). thickness of the backing paper causes a shift in the
o The camera back won't close unless the camera back position of the focal plane and the pressure plate adjusts
lock is erect. for this difference while keeping the film flat on the
focal plane at one and the same time).
2. 12O/22Oroll film switchover (Fig. 11) o Your film box says your 120 roll will yield 16 exposures,
a Be sure to set the Pressure Plate and Film Selector but this is merely an indicationthat the film length is
for the type of roll film (120or 22O)you are using. capable of accomodating that number of 6 x 4.5cm
{Film Selector> frames.On accountof improvedfilm flatnessand clipping
lf you are using 120 film, move'the film selector so that of the film end during processing,however,there is a
it uncoversthe number"120"and if you are using 220 film, chance of losing the last frame. Your camera is therefore
move it so that it uncovers the number "220" (Fig. 11). guoted as a 1S-exposurecamera when using 120 roll
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SETTINGAND ADJUSTINGTHE CAMERA
CONTROLS,ETC. 25 50 100 200 400 800 1600 zotr
32 40 64 B0 l 25 I 60 ?503?0 500640 I 000I 280 U,- 1. Unlockingthe shutterrelease
(Fig. tg) Locked
(Fig.zo) Unlocked
To unlock the shutter release to take pictures, push the 3. Setting the shutter speed and aperture rings
shutter release lock to the front. To lock it, push it back (Fig. 22) A. Aperture ring
so that it uncovers the letter "L" (Lock) (Figs. 19, 2O). B. Shutter sPeed ring
C. Setting mark (index mark)
2. Setting the film speed selector (Fig. 21) Shutter speed and aperture are set by turning the shutter
(Fig. 21) A. Film speed selector speed and aperture rings. Use the small knobs on the rings
The underside of the apefture ring is engraved with film to turn them.
speeds in ISO (ASA) numbers o Both the shutter speed and aperture rings are provided
To set the camera for the speed of the film you are using, with click stops at each step and are set to the red
turn the film speed selector (thin ring located between the marks on the lens barrel (Fig. 22).
shutter speed and aperture rings) and set the red spot on You cannot use intermediate shutter speeds.
the selector opposite the number that matches the speed
of the film in the camera. (To turn the film speed selector, 4. Focusing the lens
insert your fingernail in the dent provided on the ring and (Fig. 23) A. Distance ring knob
turn it while holding the aperture ring still to prevent both B. Setting mark
rings from moving together.) (Fig. 21) a Estimate the distance from camera to subject with your
o The film speed selector has click-stop settings for ISO/ eye and set the distance ring to that distance (Fig. 23).
ASA 25 to 1600 in 1/3-step increments. The scale shown The setting mark is the red line on the lens barrel.
below represents the numbers and white dots inscribed
on the film speed selector. 5. VieMinder field and parallax
(Flg. 24) A. Bright frame
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lf your subject is 5 meters or more away from the camera, the infraredmark (locatednext to the index mark).This @
frame it within the bright frame, and if it is 2 meters from will make up for the slightly nearerpoint on which you'll
the camera or nearer,frame it within the parallax correction have to focus. Mark. ozUJ
Since the field of view is 90o/oat 1 meter and87o/oat infinity
and there is hardly any parallax, with a litfle care you '#'I ll
should be able to get properlycentered pictures every time. ' . t
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6. Using the depth of field table (Fig. 25)
(Fig. 25) A. Infraredmark
Depth of field is the zone of sharpness in front of and
behindthe point on which the lens is focused and it varies
with the lens focal length, aperture and shooting distance.
Your camera is provided with a depth of field scale on the
lens top on both sides of the lens setting mark, but for
more detailed readings,refer to the accompanyingdepth of
field table.
Example: lf you are shooting with your camera's 45mm
lens from a distance of 5 meters with an aperture
of t/8, everything between 2.58 meters from the
camera and infinitywill come into sharp focus.
a Your camera is provided with a wideangle, wide depth
of field lens and a distance ring having click stops at
2 and 5 meters so that you can snap focus in an
instant for sharp pictures at near to far disrances.
o To take infrared pictures, measure the distance of the
subject with the focusing ring and set that distance to
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5.6 0.90-1.13 1.05-1.40 1.27-1.85 1.60-2.70 2.16-5.00 3.00.*15.76 4.24-,:": 7.24-,n
8 0.86--1.20 1.00-1.51 1.19-2.05 1.48-3.16 1.94-6.95 2.58-oo 3.44-cn 5.14- co
11 0.82--1.310.94-1.70 1j0 -2.42 1.U-419 1.69-15.77 2.16- r c 2.72- r c 3.66-oo
16 0.76.-1.51 o.a6-2.o7 1.00-3.28 1.18-7.92 1.44-cn 1.76 - co , 2iO-st* 1 2.62-q
22 0.69-1.94 o.78-3.O2 o.88-6.77 1.01.-OO 1.20 .*co 1.4%-jpKL 1.60 -oo 1.88-oo
7. Setting the aperture selector the bright frame.
(FiS.26) A. o O and * LEDs turn on at the same Next, turn the aperture ring and adjust it so that you'll
time: 1/3 - 1 stoo over. leave only the circularcenter LED on.
a +LED barely on : About 1/3 stop over (Reading the LEDs) (FiS.26)
B. o Only O LED on ; Correct exposure (1) Only O LED on: Correctexposure
C. oO and - LEDs on at the same time: 'll3 (2) O LED on but + LED barelyon: About 1/3 stop over.
1 stoo under. (3) O and * LEDs on at the same time but O LED barely
r- LED barely on: About 1/3 stop under. on or just off: About 1 stop over.
QSet the film speed selector, then set the shutter speed (4) Only + LED on: 1 stop or more over dependingon how
for the type of picture you are taking. far the aperture ring is turned.
@ Unlock the shutter release, look through the viewfinder (5) O LED on but - LED barely on: About 1/3 stop under.
and press the shutter release about halfway down to (6) O and - LEDs on at the same time but O LED barely
turn on the LEDs on the right hand side just outside of on or just off: About 1 stop under.
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(7) Only - LED on: 1 stop or more under dependingon how 10. Taking long-exposurepictures (using the T bufton) (t
far the aperturering is turned. (Fis.29) A. T(Time)button
To take long-exposurepictures,open the shutter by pressing 8. Checkingthe light angle down the T button (the shutter speed ring can be set ozUJYourcamera is equippedwith a GPD light-meteringphoto- anywhere).
cell in the viewfinder. lt measures the light which is To close the shutter, press down the shutter release.reflected by a semi-transparentmirror after it enters the o The T button will not operate unless the shutter hasvieMinder's objective lens. lt is highly effective against been cocked (by winding the film advance lever).Whendiagonalbacklightingand does not requireexposurecom-
pensationwhen taking diagonallybacklightedsubjects,etc. the shutter is cocked, the top of the T button will be level with the top edge of its socket.However,it must be shielded in directly backlightedand o The top of the T button is kept level with the top ofbrightly top-lightedsituations. its socket to prevent pressing it down inadvertently.
9. Winding the film and pressing down thq shutter release The T button is activated by pressing it down. You can
lFas.27) vertical position use the front end of your cable release if you wish (Fig.
lf the number "1" is showing in the exposure counter, the 2sl.
shutter blades will open and close when you press in the Caution:
shutter release. lf you turn the shutter speed ring while the shutter blades
A single stroke of the film advance lever will wind the are open during time exposure,it will get stuck in the mid-
required length of film, cock the shutter, and advance the way. Do not operate the shutter speed ring or self-timer during time exposurebecause malfunctionmay result.exposure counter at one and the same time.
(FiS.28 ) Horizontalposition
The main cause of fuzzy pictures is camera shake. Be 11. Using the self-timer
sure to hold the camera still and press the shutter release (FiS.30) A. Self-timer lever
gently down (Figs. 27, 28). Push the self-timer lever all the way down then press down
Using a tripod> the shutter release. The shutter will trip in 8 or 9 seconds
lf you are shooting indoors or nighttime pictures with a (Fis.30). 'll3O-secondshutter speed of or slower, use a triood and a
cable release.
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m 12. Taking flash pictures (Fig. 31) picture dimension.lf you are using a small size flash, be
Small, clip-on type flashes are clipped into the accessory sure it is a wide-panel unit that is compatible with an zatr shoe on the camera top (Fig.31) f :28mm on a 35mm format. But if it has a different vertical@
I Your camera has an X-contact (Fig. 32), that is, electronic and horizontal covering angle, the picture frame must be
flasheswill synchronizewith all shutterspeeds. positioned to fit into that angle, otherwise light fall off
o lf you are using a flash bulb, use an M-class bulb with along the edges will result.(Fig. 33)
a shutter speed of 1/3O-secondor slower. lf the shutter
speed is 1/60-secondor faster, the flash will discharge 13. Unloadingthe film
but it will not synchronize properly and a large part of After you complate exposing a roll of film, wind it up to
the light will be lost. the very end with the film advance lever. A sudden release
Note1: of tensionwill tell you that the trailingend has left its spool
Your camera is equipped with a hotshoe and a sync socket and that winding has been completed.lt will take about
and they are made shock proof,that is, when you are using five strokes of the film advance lever to wind the film
one contact, the current is prevented from flowing into the completely.
other. For this reason it will not accept those commercially Next, open the camera back, take out the exposed roll of
available electronic flashes which, though rarely, are film and seal the end to preventthe roll from unwinding.
provided with opposite polarity. r The empty spool is transferredto the take-up side for
The polarities of your camera's flash contacts are: Hot- taking up the next roll of film.
shoe ... Positive(*) center spot, negative(-) shoe. Sync
Socket .. Positive(*) center, negative(-) periphery. CAMERACAREAND MAINTENANCE
(Fig. 33) A. Lisht fall off
B. Flash covering angle (flashes with different l. checking the camera before shooting O*kub"t>
vertical and horizontalcovering angles) Before loading film in the camera, make it a habit to perform
C. 6 x 4.5cm format (63.8' for longer and 50' the following checks.
for shorter picture dimensions) G fitm advance unit
Note 2: Open the camera back and, while watching the take-up
Your camera requires a flash with a 63.8' coverage for the spool, wind the film advance lever to make sure the
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@ Camera back interior i lmportant: -o Open the camera back and turn the three rollers (one Camera trouble can cost you dearly both materially and on the camera back and two on the body) to make otherwise. sure they are properlyattached and are working smooth_ ozUJ
ly. Also, check the film pressuresprings in the take_up 2. Cleaning the lens
and supply chambers to make sure they are properly Scratches on the lens surface can reduce its sharpnessfar
attached and can exert sufficient pressureon the film. more than you would think. lf the contrast of your picture
@ Strutter seems somehow insufficient and it doesn't look crisp
Check the various shutter speeds through the camera enough, the cause is usually scratches on the lens surface.
back. You can more or less tell whether the shutter is @ First, blow off dust from the lens surface completely
operating at the right speed or not by the amount of with an air blower.
light it passes through and by the sound it makes. @ Next, moisten a sheet of lens cleaning paper with a small
@ Aperture amount of Fuji lens cleaningfluid and wipe the lens gen_
Open the camera back and turn the aperture ring to tly with it in a circular motion.Always start from the cen_
^ make sure the apertureblades open and close smoothly. ter then gradually move out to the edges.
'O Flash synchronization @ Finally, after all contaminants have been removed.
Clip on the flash, open the camera back, open up the wipe off the remaining lens cleaning fluid with a dry
aperture fully, set the shutter speed ring to the speed sheet of lens cleaning paper. Again, start from the
you want, then press down the shutter release. lf light center in a circular motion then move out to the edges.
comes in through the lens, flash and shutter speed are Caution:
correctly synchronized. Breathing a mist on the lens surface then wiping it off with@ Exposure indicators silicon cloth or other similar material is the you worst thing
Look through the vieMinder, press the shutter release can do. Never do it because this is one of the main causes
about halfway down, then turn the shutter speed and of scratches on camera lenses.
aperture rings as well as the film speed selector to
make sure the LEDs respond correctly. 3. Precautions
Better still if you can use a place of fixed brightnessas o Always load and unload film in subdued light.
a criterionfor checking the consistency of the response. o In hot weather, do not leave your camera in a closed
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m car or in moist places except temporarily for a very
short time.zotr o Always clean your camera before and after taking
@ pictures. Clean the interior with an air blower, and wipe
off exterior with silicon cloth.
o Put your camera away where it is cool, dry, and free of
dust.
o Always check your camera before taking pictures to
make sure that all your pictures will turn out right.
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