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Fujica HD-S User manual
User manual for Fujica HD-S. 38 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Brand
- Fujica
- Model / document
- Fujica HD-S
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 38
- File size
- 2.5 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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1. Your HD-S Fujica is a washable camera. lt will
expand your picture-taking scope far beyond
present horizons because you can shoot with
it under ocean sprays and in rain.
2. lts built-in flash lets you shoot in dim light
with the touch of a button and promises you
perfectly exposed pictures anytime, anywhere.
3. Exposure setting is unnecessary because it has
a programmed electronic shutter. Anyone can
take perfectly exposed pictures with it by
merely focusing the lens and tripping the shut-
ter. lts built-in self-timer lets you get into the
picture yourself.
ONames of parts """"'3CONTENTS O Special features ...."""".'"' """" 5
o Specifications .....""' """"""""" 6
oPrecautions """"""' """""""""7
OUsing the lens cap and battery case """""" 9
OAbridged instructions """""".'' 11
O Basic procedure """ 12
OHD accessories ".'""' """".'""'30
OGamera care "".'"" """"""""" 35View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
Viewfinder'
Dimensions
Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice'
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www.butkus.us Your HD-S Fujica is not an underwater camera. lt is an all-weather camera that is designed for the specific purpose of expanding your picture-taking scope on land. That is why it is made compact and light and is built for simple operation. lt is not resistant to under- water pressures but it is entirely safe to ocean sprays, rain, and snow. lt will let you take pictures under a much wider variety of conditions because, unlike ordi- nary cameras, you needn't be afraid of wetting it. 1. Do not take underwater pictures with your HD-S Fujica Your HD-S Fujica should never be used for taking underwater pictures. Do not leave it immersed in water for too long a time, and-do not wash it under '1 pressurized water. ' However, it is safe to ocean sprays, rain, and snow and you can also wash its exterior with water as long as you do it carefully. 2. Make sur€ tho camera-back gasket is undamaged and free of sand and grit Water will leak through if there is sand and grit on the camera-back gasket when you close the back. Do not immerse the camera for too long a time in sea-water that is mixed with a lot of sand. Wipe your hands clean before opening and closing the camera back. lf there is sand on the rubber gasket, dry it then brush off the sand with your hand. lf the gasket is damaged, ask your dealer for a replace- ment. 3. The camora interior is not waterproof The interior of your HD-S Fujica is not waterproof. Guard the interior from water droplets when loading and unloading film in wet atmosphere. Wipe off exterior moisture thoroughly before opening the camera back.View original page 8
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4. Use fresh water to wash the camera exterior
lf your HD-S Fujica is dirty or dusty, wash it with
fresh water; and if it has been washed in salt water,
be sure to rewash it with fresh water to prevent
the metal parts from rusting.
5. The shutter release covering may inflate or deflate
The shutter release covering may inflate or deflate
somewhat depending on the difference in the tem-
peratures of the sealed-in and the outside air as well
as under sudden changes in atmospheric pressure
(in an airplane, etc.), but this is only natural and can
be ignored. lf you want to restore it to normal con-
dition, just open the Battery Compartment Cover for
a moment then close it again.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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Lens cap
oFit the end of the Lens Cap thong on the camera's
Strap Ring as shown then fix it there by clipping the
camera's carrying strap on the same ring.
O lf you are not taking pictures, put the Lens Cap on
to protect the Front Glass from damage.
Battery case
lf you are taking your camera on a long trip or on a
mountain-climbing expedition, use this case to carry
spare batteries.
OAttach the Battery Case to the camera s carrying
strap as shown above (left).
O Open the Battery Case Cover and insert two spare
batteries as shown above (right), then close the cover.
O lf you are taking pictures in freezing weather, detach
the Battery Case from the strap and carry it in your
pocket to keep the batteries warm.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
The text of the full instructions starts from page 1 2' Load the batteries Insert the batteries plus (+) and minus (-) ends correctlY then un- lock the shutter by turning and set- ting the Shutter Lock to the white clot. Open the camera back The Camera Back ClamP will not open unless the ClamP Lock Re- lease Button is held in dePressed position. Load the film Pull up the Film Rewind Knob, load the film (make sure it goes under the Pressure Plate) then close the Camera Back. Position the film for the first shot Wind the film and Press down the Shutter Release. RePeat until the Exposure Counter shows "1".View original page 11
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Set the film speed selector www.butkus.us Set the Film Soeed Selector to the speed of the film loaded in the camera. lf you are using Fuji film, just set the red square mark oppo- site the red dot and the camera will set itself for the speed of the film loaded in it. Take your picture Just focus the lens and press down the Shutter Release. Taking flash pictures Press down the Strobo Switch for an instant then release it. lt will automatically pop up and turn on the flash. In several seconds the Flash Ready Lamp will turn on to tell you the flash is ready for firing. Film end Press in the Rewind Button. wind the Rewind Crank, open the Cam- era Back and unload the film.View original page 12
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1. Attaching the
carrying straP
oPress out the clip lock and swing it out 180 degrees
as shown.
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oOpen the clip by pressing the lock down in the direc-
tion of the arrow and fasten it to the camera's Strap
Ring.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
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OSwrng the Lock back 180 degrees and press it back
into its original position Make sure it snaps into place
with a click
(Carrying the
camera)
aThe strap can be fastened to any two of the four
corners of your camera so that you can carry rt In
various wavS to suit the occasion as illustrated aboveView original page 14Page 15 · Read text
2. Loading the
batteries
oUse two 1.5 V alkaline-manganese (AAA-size) batter-
ies.
1. With a coin, open the Battery Compartment Cover
by turning it to the left (counter-clockwise).
2. Wioe both ends of the batteries clean with a piece
of dry cloth then insert them in the Battery Compart-
ment, plus (*) and minus (-) ends correctly as shown
in the Battery Compartment. Next, replace the Cover
and screw it in tightlY.
(Battery notes) oTo prevent water leakage and faulty power contact,
screw the cover in tightlY.
alf there is sand on the Battery Cover O-ring, remove
the cover, take out the batteries, wash off sand with
fresh water, and dry the O-ring thoroughly before re-View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
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placing the Cover.
o Use high performa nce alkaline-manganese (AAA-size)
batteries. A pair of new alkaline-manganese batteries
will yield about 180 flashes. However, be sure to
change the batteries as soon as they start to show
wear because the shutter will not operate if the battery
power is too low. Also, make it a habit to carry a pair
of spare batteries with you to avoid being caught with-
out usable batteries in a picture-taking situation.
Olf you are not using the camera for a month or more,
remove the batteries before putting it away because
old batteries can develop leaks and damage the internal
contact terminals.
Olf you are shooting in freezing weather, carry the
camera inside your jacket and take it out only when
it's needed because low temperatures will reduce bat-
tery efficiency.
(Shutter lock)
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Olf you are carrying your camera in a bag or the like,
make sure the lock is switched to the red mark (locking
position) before putting the camera in it because if the
Shutter Release is depressed by anything pushing a-
gainst it, the low-light warning lamp in the Viewfinder
will turn on (and stay on as long as it is depressed)
and drain the batteries in about a day.
oMake it a habit to switch the lock to the red mark
each time you finish shooting a scene.View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
3. Opening the
camera back
Caution:
The Camera Back ClamP
cannot be released
unless the Clamp Lock
Button is held in
depressed position.
oWhile pressing in the Clamp Lock Release Button,
release the Camera Back Clamp and open the Camera
Back.
4. Loading the film
Caution:
When loading film, avoid
direct sunlight, water
sprays, sand, and dust.
Also, make sure your
hands are dry and free
of sand and dirt.
oPull the Rewind Knob all the way out.
oWith your fingers, pull the Pressure Plate all the way
back as shown.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
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olnsert the film cartridge in the Film Chamber then
push the Rewind Knob down to its original position.
Caution:
The film must be oassed
under Pressure Plate.
Olnsert the film tip deeply into one of the yellow slots
of the Take-up Spool.
oFit the film perforations on the Sprocket Teeth then
wind the film with the Film Advance Lever to make
sure it will move forward,View original page 18Page 19 · Read text
oClose the Pressure Plate and apply a slight pressure
to it with your finger. lt will fall into position with a
click.
Gaution:
Before closing the
Camera Back, make sure
the gasket is free of sand
and grit.
oClose the Camera Back then shut the Camera Back
Clamp and press it down so that it locks with a loud
click. Next, make sure the Clamp Lock Release Button
is jutting out in locked position.View original page 19Page 21 · Read text
7. Setting the film
speed selector
Film Film
Speeds Speed
ASA Selector
(DIN) Settings
50-64 oz+ r18-19)
80- 1 25 100 t20-221
1 60-250 200 t23-25)
320-400 400 aWith the tip of your finger, turn the Film Speed Se- t26-271 lector and set it for the speed of the film loaded in the
camera. The film speed is printed on the film box.
oThe Film Speed Selector is set as shown on the left.
(Automatic film
speed setting)
Caution:
Be careful, however,
because the camera will
automatically set itself for
ASA 100 if it is loaded
with any other type or
brand of film.
aThe Film Speed Selector has an auto-setting mark
(red square).
olf you are using a Fujicolor F-II , Fujicolor F-[ 400,
Fujichrome 100, or Neopan SS film, just set the auto-
setting mark (red square) opposite the film speed set-
ting mark (red dot) and the.camera will automatically
set itself for the speed of the film loaded in it'View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
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7. Setting the film
speed selector
Film Film
Speeds Speed
ASA Selector
(DIN) Settings
50-64 oz+ {18- 19)
80- 1 25 100 t20-22)
60-250 200 1 t23-25)
320-400 400 aWith the tip of your finger, turn the Film Speed Se- t26-27) lector and set it for the speed of the film loaded in the
camera. The film speed is printed on the film box.
oThe Film Speed Selector is set as shown on the left.
(Automatic film
speed setting>
Caution:
Be careful, however,
because the camera will
automatically set itself for
ASA 1O0 if it is loaded
with any other type or
brand of film.
oThe Film Speed Selector has an auto-setting mark
(red square).
olf you are using a Fujicolor F-lI , Fujicolor F-Il 4OO,
Fujichrome 1O0, or Neopan SS film, just set the auto-
setting mark (red square) opposite the film speed set-
ting mark (red dot) and the camera will automatically
set itself for the sDeed of the film loaded in it.View original page 22Page 23 · Read text
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8. Focusing the lens
oThe Distance Ring has numbers indicating distances
and the View-finder is provided with zone focusing
^1, symbols. You can use either the numbers or the sym- &1m bols to focus the lens. @ 3mi l.5mt
oThe lens is focused by eye estimation. To focus, you
merely measure the distance from camera to subject
with the eve then turn and set the Distance Ring to
that distance.
oThe Distance Ring also has four click stops but you
can take pictures with it set to any point between the
click stops. You can also use the space between the
zone focusing symbols to focus the lens.
9. Pressing down
the shutter
release
Caution:
Make sure you don't
damage the Shutter
Release Covering.
OTo take your picture, check the composition then
press down the Shutter Release.
oTo avoid camera shake, press your elbows tightly
against the sides of your chest and press the Shutter
Release gently down.View original page 23Page 24 · Read text
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(Shutter notes) lf the shutter does not trip, the possible causes are as
follows:
oThe Shutter Lock is set to the red dot.
aThe film has not been wound.
oThe Self-timer has stopped before completing its run
(see page 25).
oThe batteries are incorrectly loaded.
oThe batteries are exhausted.
oThe Battery Compartment Cover is not screwed in
tightly enough.
oThe camera itself is damaged.
(Underexposure
warning lamp)
oThe Viewfinder is provided with an underexposure
warning lamp (red light) in the bottom. lf you think you
are faced with insufficient light, look through the View-
finder and press the Shutter Release about halfway
down. lf the underexposure warning lamp turns on,
the shutter will operate at a speed of 1,/3O-sec. or
slower so you'll have to guard against camera shake by
holding the camera extra still. lt may be necessary for
you to use a tripod or shoot with the camera's built-in
flash.View original page 24Page 25 · Read text
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10. Taking flash
pictures
o Press down the Strobo Switch for an instant then
release it. lt will automatically pop up and turn on the
flash.
oln a few seconds the Flash Ready Lamp will turn on
to tell you the flash is charged and ready for firing.
aTo take your flash picture, focus the lens. frame your
subject. and trip the shutter. The flash will discharge in
synchronism with the shutter to give you a perfectly
exposed picture.View original page 25Page 27 · Read text
OStart the Self-timer by pushing the Self-timer Lever slightly downward (counter-clockwise) In about 8 sec- onds, the shutter will trip to take your ptcture. Caution: 1 After winding the Self-timer, keep your fingers off the Shutter Release because the shutter will trip the instant the Shutter Release is depressed. 2 Be sure to wind the film before winding and starting the Self-timer. lf you wind and start the Self-timer before wrnding the film, it will stop in mid run. To make it function, you'll have to wind and start it once agai nView original page 27
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