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Fujica ST801 User manual
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Owner's Manual
This manual has been prepared to show you how to use the FUJICA ST801 correctly. Please be sure to read it
over carefully to insure perfect pictures from your very first roll.
CONTENTS
Versatile Features P 3
• Shutter Release Button Lock P22
Names and Functions of Parts P 4
• Rewinding and Unloading P23 Part I I-Advanced Techniques
Specifications P 8 Part I-Basics
• Changing the Lens P25
• Depth of Field P28
• Neck Strap and Carrying Case P12
• Exposure Compensation P29
• Loading the Battery P12
• Self-timer P31
• Holding the Camera Steady P14
• Use of Flash P32
• Loading the Film P16
• Interchangeable Lenses and Accessories . . P34
• Setting the ASA Speed Selector P18
• How to Use the Accessories P36
• Selecting the Shutter Speed P19
• Infrared Photography P38
• Focusing P20
• After Shooting P39
• Exposure Control P21
VERSATILE FEATURES
1. LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Needle-less Metering System. Through-The-Lens Full Aperture Averaging
Silver Battery Meter with Silicon Photocells. The light is measured by Silicon photocells, which react to light
tens of times faster and more accurately than conventional CdS photocells.
Exposure is indicated by seven light-emitting diodes in the viewfinder instead of the usual meter needle. The
diode light can be moved several steps above normal exposure or below when special exposure effects are
desired. Since the light energy reflected from the subject is converted directly into electrical energy in the form
of diode light and no mechanical mechanism is used, the exposure indication is quick and meter deviation
caused by shock or mechanical failure is eliminated.
2. FUJINON EBC (Electron Beam Coating) Lens The key elements of each of the ST801's interchangeable
lenses are coated with 11 layers to assure complete protection against flare and ghost images as well as
producing the ultimate in color definition and picture sharpness.View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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3. The FUJICA ST801 Complete Photographic System
A wide selection of interchangeable lenses ranging all the way from 28mm wide angle to 1000mm ultra
telephoto plus two zoom lenses and a complete set of carefully engineered accessories bring every picture-
taking situation within easy reach of everyone.
Part 1 Explains the basic operations of the camera. The reader is recommended to master the basics before
proceeding to:
Part 2 which deals with the more advanced techniques of photography.
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1• Film Advance Lever 14. Accessory (hot) Shoe
2• Shutter Speed Selector Dial 15 Hot-shoe for X Contact
3. Film Speed Window 16 Film Rewind Crank
4• Exposure Counter (automatic reset, additive) 17 Film Rewind/Back Cover Lock
5• Combination Shutter Release/Exposure Meter 18, Film Plane Indicator
6. Activating Button (provided with lock and cable 19 Aperture Scale
release socket) 20 Distance/Aperture IndicatorView original page 3Page 4 · Read text
7• Shutter Speed/ASA Speed Selector 71) Shutter 21• Depth of Field Scale
Speed Mark (red dot)
22. Aperture Selector Ring
8• Neck Strap Ring
23. Distance Scale
9. Depth of Field Button (provided with lock)
24• Focusing Ring
10• Self-timer Start Button
25• FP Contact Socket
11• Self-timer
26. X Contact Socket
12• Lens Safety Lock Release Button
13. Standard Lens
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27. Viewfinder Eyepiece
28• Battery Compartment
28• Film Guide Rail
30. Film Rail 36. Sprocket Wheel
31. Film Rewind Spindle 37. Film Take-up Spool
38. Film Pressure Roller
32. Film Cartridge Chamber 39. Film Pressure Plate
33. Film Rewind Button
34. Tripod Socket
35. Shutter CurtainView original page 4Page 6 · Read text
Exposure Control: TTL silicon photocell and light emitting diode
metering system, averaging light measurement
through full aperture and stopped down aperture,
aperture and shutter speed interlocked with
exposure meter, switch-on switch-off with shutter
release button, built in large scale intergraded
circuit. .EV 1-19 light measuring range, adjustable
to.
ASA 25-3,200.
Silver battery power source (one 6-volt battery.
Malory PX28, Eveready No. 544).
Single-stroke lever action, 193 winding angle, winding latitude
Film Advance:
provided by lever
Dimensions & Weight:
5 ¼ (L) x 3 7/8 (H) x 3 1/2(D) in.133) L) x 91)H) x 88)D) mm (with 1:1.8, 55mm normal lens) 1.83 lb.
(830g) (with 1:1.8, 55mm normal lens) 1.401b. (635g) (body alone)
Accessories
Carrying Case, Neck Strap.
Optional Extras
Leather Case, Eye Cup, Eyesight Adjustment
Lens, Lens Hood, Right angle Finder, Close-up Lens, Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter,
Leica Mount Adapter, Reverse Adapter, Bellows Extension, Macrocinecopy.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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1. Pull up the Combination Film
2. Wind the Film Advance Lever and press and release
Rewind Crank/Back Cover Lock.
the Shutter Release Button until you see 1 (white dot) in
Open the Camera Back Cover and
the Frame Counter
Load the film.
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3. Set the ASA Film Speed. 4. Select the Shutter Speed.View original page 7Page 9 · Read text
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NECK STRAP AND CARRING CASE
ADDING THE BATTERY
The Neck Strap is attached to the Neck Strap
Ring. (1) The battery you need is a 6V silver battery
(Eveready No. 544 or Malory PX28).
The camera is fixed to the Carrying Case with
the screw provided in the bottom of the case. (2) Under normal conditions, silver battery lasts
for about one year.
Note: The camera is taken out of the case for
film loading and unloading. (3) If the battery is exhausted, the red diode
light in the Viewfinder will not turn on.
(4) Wipe the battery clean with a piece of cloth before loading.
(5) Always remove the battery from the camera if you do not use it for a long time.
(6) Do not try to disassemble, short-circuit, or discard into a fire.
(7) Always lock the Shutter Release Button when you do not use the camera, otherwise the Battery Life will
become very short. (See instructions in shutter release section.)View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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3. Look through the Viewfinder
and touch the Shutter Release
1. Open the Battery Compartment 2. Load the battery and replace the Button very lightly. If you see a
Cover. cover. red diode light on the right hand
side, the battery is properly is
properly inserted.
Before going into the mechanics of picture-taking, remember that holding the camera steady is
an important basic of good photography. Camera movement results in blurred pictures.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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LOADING THE FILM
Be sure to load and unload the film in the shade avoiding direct sunlight.
(2) Load the cartridge and press down the(1) Open the Back Cover by lifting up the Film
Film Rewind/Back Cover Lock.Rewind/Back Cover Lock.
(4) Pull the film taut with the Film
(3) Pull out the film and insert it (5) Be sure the film rests between
Advance Lever and make sure that
deeply into one of the slots the Guide Rails and then close the
the sprocket teeth catch the
provided on the Take-up Spool. Back Cover.
perforations of the film.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
2. FILM ADVANCE
Wind the Film Advance Lever and press down the
Shutter Release Button. Repeat once or twice until the
first white dot on the Exposure Counter moves directly
opposite the start mark. 1. To advance the film, just
wind the Film Advance
Lever as far as it will go and release it. It will return by
itself.
2. The film is properly loaded if the Film Rewind/ Back
Cover Lock turns in the direction opposite that pointed
by the arrow on the lock when the Film Advance Lever
is wound.
3. The Exposure Counter tells you the number of
exposures you have made.
4. The Film Advance Lever is provided with enough
play to allow instant action.
SETTING THE ASA SPEED
1 . Lift up the outer ring of the Shutter Speed/ ASA Speed Selector
and turn it until the number you want appears in the Film Speed
Window. The film speed is printed on the film box. (FUJICOLOR
N100, FUJICHROME R100 and FUJIPAN SS are ASA 100 films).
2. The details of the ASA Speed Selector are illustrated below.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
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SELECTING THE SHUTTER SPEED
1. The numbers 1, 2, 4, etc. to 2000 on the Shutter Speed
Selector stand for 1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec. etc. to 1/2000 sec. B
stands for bulb. It means that the shutter will remain open for as
long as the Shutter Release Button is depressed. It is used for
shooting with a shutter speed of 2 seconds or slower. The X
opposite the number 60 means that the Shutter Speed Selector
Dial must be set at this speed when shooting with electronic
flash.
2. The exposure meter is controlled by the shutter speed and lens aperture.
Exposure determination is always easier when the Shutter Speed Selector is set first. The recommended
shutter speeds for shooting in bright daylight and under a cloudy sky are from 1/60 sec. to 1/250 sec.
respectively. The respective symbols ( sunshine - cloud icons ) are engraved opposite the numbers as a
reminder.
3. To set the shutter speed, just turn the Shutter Speed Selector until the number you want click-stops opposite
the Shutter Speed Mark (red dot on the camera body).
4. Since different combinations of lens aperture and shutter speed can give equivalent exposures, best results are
obtained by using the combination that is ideal for the picture you are taking. For example, if you are shooting a
fast-moving subject, use a fast shutter speed with a large lens aperture and if you are shooting a subject having
considerable depth, use a slow shutter speed and stop the aperture far down.
Equivalent Exposures Example
Shutter speed 1/500 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8
Exposure 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11
5. To avoid camera movement, use a tripod and a cable release for shooting with a shutter speed of 1/30 sec. or
slower.
A cable release with stopper is available for shooting with the Shutter Speed Selector set at B. The stopper will
keep the shutter open for as long as you wish.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
FOCUS THE LENS
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The Viewfinder is provided with an eyepiece for those with normal vision. If you are near-sighted or far
sighted, be sure to use an Eyesight Adjustment Lens, otherwise it will be extremely difficult for you to focus the
lens precisely. Four different Eyesight Adjustment Lenses are supplied as optional accessories: +2, +0.5, -2.5
and -4 dioptor.
(1) Look through the Viewfinder and point the camera so that the main subject is seen through the small
microprism center spot. (2)Split-image Focusing
Turn the Focusing Ring until the upper and lower segments of the split image in the microprism center
spot converge to form a single image.
(3) Microprism Focusing
Turn the Focusing Ring until the image in the microprism center spot appears sharp.
(4) You can also focus with any part of the area surrounding the microprism center spot. This method is
especially useful when shooting with aperture stopped far down.
(5) The white numbers on the Focusing Ring are for meters and the green numbers are for feet. The distance can
also be set by visual judgment for quick shooting. When shooting extreme close-ups, the distance from subject
to Film Plane Indicator must be precisely measured with a tape measure.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
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EXPOSURE CONTROL
1. Look through the Viewfinder and touch
the Shutter Release Button very lightly. You
will see 1 or 2 diode lights in the right hand
side.
2. Turn the Aperture Selector Ring until the
diode light opposite the center of the
Exposure Indicator is turned on. Even if you
see 2 diode lights, center and above center or
center and below center, you will have the
correct exposure if the brightest one is the
center light.
3. You will occasionally see 3 diode lights at
the same time (especially when shooting
under fluorescent light, or when shooting
wide open scenes in bright sunlight), but the
brightest light is always the main light.
When the brightest light is brought into the
center of the Exposure Indicator, you have
the correct exposure.
4. If the diode light is seen above center (+ side) of the Exposure Indicator and you
cannot move it to the center (opposite the bottom of the V), by turning Aperture
Selector Ring, the shutter speed will have to be increased. If the diode light is seen
below center (- side) and you cannot move it to the center with the Aperture Selector
Ring, the shutter speed will have to be reduced.
5. If you are using a lens other than one of
the Fujinon interchangeable lenses
designed for the ST801, the light is
measured through the stopped down
aperture.
First press down the Depth of Field Button
and lock it by turning it to the left. Next,
touch the Shutter Release Button very
lightly and turn on the diode light located
in the center of the Exposure Indicator by
turning the Aperture Selector Ring. (The
diode light will not move unless the Depth
of Field Button is depressed).
Note: The diode light will not change unless the camera lens is properly mounted and locked.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
SUTTER RELEASE BUTTON LOCK
The Shutter Release Button can be
locked by pulling it up and turning it
to the right. This . is a safety against
turning on the battery and releasing the
shutter inadvertently. The shutter can
be released with a cable release with
the button locked.
REWIND AND UNLOADING THE FILM
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2. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank 3. Next, lift the crank up to
and turn it in the direction of the open the Camera Back, unload
1. Press in the Film Rewind Button. arrow. The crank will suddenly feel the cartridge and send it to a
light when the entire roll of film has processing laboratory as soon
been rewound. as possible.
NOTES:
1. Do not open the Camera Back until the film has been completely wound back into the cartridge.
2. If the end of the film is reached when the Film Advance Lever is wound only halfway around, do not force it
through, because the film might break. Just push it back to its normal position, and rewind the film into the
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www.butkus.us Your FUJICA ST801 takes a complete series of FUJINON interchangeable lenses specially designed for this camera. It will also take the interchangeable lenses for the FUJICA ST701 as well as any other lens with a Praktica thread mount. With an adaptor on, it will also take lenses with a Leica mount. However, with lenses other than those designed especially for the camera, the light is measured through the stopped down aperture. Using Fujinon Interchangeable Lenses. 1. To remove a lens, push back the Lens Safety Lock Release Button in the direction of the arrow and turn the lens barrel to the left (counterclockwise). Just 2 1/2 complete turns will release the lens. 2. To mount, just screw the lens in turning it clockwise until it stops with a click. OTHER LENSES 1. To mount, screw the lens in until it feels tight and the Distance/Aperture Indicator on the lens comes directly on top. About 2'/z-3 complete turns should be enough. If the Indicator on the lens is not directly on top, the aperture might not operate. 2. To remove, just turn it to the left. (counterclockwise) NOTES: (1) Do not press in the Depth of Field Button when changing lenses. (2) Avoid touching the lens glass and camera mirror with your fingers when changing lenses.View original page 17
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www.butkus.us DEPTH OF FIELD 1. WHAT IS MEANT BY DEPTH OF FIELD To check the effects of a selected aperture-how well the background is blurred out or how wide the depth of sharpness is-just look through the Viewfinder and press in the Depth of Field Button. The sharpness of a picture extends over a considerable distance both in front of and behind the point on which the lens is focused. This zone of sharpness is referred to as the depth of field. The depth of the zone of sharpness varies depending on the lens focal length, subject-to-lens distance, and lens aperture-opening. 1. The smaller the aperture, the wider the depth of field and the larger the aperture, the narrower it becomes. 2. The longer the lens focal length, the narrower the depth of field and the shorter the focal length, the wider it becomes. 3. The farther the distance the lens is focused on, the wider the depth of field. 4. The zone of sharpness in front of the point of sharpest focus is narrower than the zone of sharpness behind the same point. 2. HOW TO USE THE DEPTH OF FIELD INDICATOR All the interchangeable lenses of the FUJICA ST801 are provided with a depth of field indicator on the lens barrel. For example, if you are using an F1.8 55mm standard lens and have set the distance at 16.4ft.(5m), everything from about 11.5ft.(3.5m) to 28.5ft.(8.7m) will be in sharp focus. The colors of the ST801's depth of field indicator are matched with those of the aperture numbers to simplify checking of the depth of field. EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONView original page 19
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2. PHOTOCOPYING
Printed matter on white paper will turn out
1. BACKLIGHTED PORTRAITS underexposed unless some exposure
1. Shoot with the diode light one stop above the center compensation is made.
indicator.
1. Shoot with the diode light one stop above
2. Move the diode light to the center of the Exposure center.
Indicator, open up the aperture by '/-stop or 1 full stop
and shoot. 2. Move the diode light to the center of the
Exposure Indicator, open up the aperture by 1 full
3. Move up close to the subject until it fills up the stop and shoot.
viewfinder and bring the diode light into the center of the
Exposure Indicator. Next, step back to the right shooting 3. Use an 18% reflectance gray card to measure
distance and shoot. the light reflected from the subject.
2. SPOT-LIGHTED SUBJECTS AND DARK 3. Move up close to the subject, bring the diode
BACKGROUNDS light into the center of the Exposure Indicator, step
1. Shoot with the diode light one step below center. back and shoot.
2. Move the diode light to the center of the Exposure NOTE: (1) To achieve special effects with backlighted and
Indicator, close down the aperture by 1/2-stop or 1 full other specially lighted subjects, the picture is often taken
stop and shoot. without exposure compensation.View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
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4. SHOOTING BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE EXPOSURE METER (CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGE)
1. Although the ST801's light measuring range is exceptionally wide EV1-19 (F1.4, 1 sec. to F16, 1/2000 sec.
ASA 100 ), the diodes will not respond if the light is too dim or if an extra-high speed film is exposed with a
slow shutter speed. (Example: ASA 800 film, 1 sec. shutter speed). If the light is too dim, use supplementary
lighting, and if you are using an extra-high-speed film, use the proper shutter speed.
SELF-TIMER
TO PICTURE YOURSELF
1. Mount the camera on a tripod, focus the lens,
set the exposure and wind the lever.
2. Wind the Self-timer Lever to the left as far
as it will go. (The shutter might not operate if
it is wound only halfway around).
3. Press the Self-timer Start Button and get back
into the picture. In 10 seconds, the shutter will
be automatically released. Note
(1) Do not depress the Shutter Release Button.
The shutter will be released and the Self-timer
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USE OF FLASH
You can use a flash for shooting indoors and
night pictures as well as for supplementary
lighting in outdoor photography.
1. Electronic Flash
1. With a cordless, hot-shoe type electronic
flash, all that is necessary is to mount it on the
camera's hot-shoe.
2. With other types of electronic flash, the flash
unit is mounted on the camera's hot-shoe and the
cord is plugged into the camera's X-contact
socket.
3. With large-size electronic flash, the flash unit
is mounted on the camera with the accessory
bracket Mount the camera on a tripod, focus the
lens, set racket and the cord is plugged into the
camera's X-contact socket.
4. In each case, the shutter speed is set at 1/60
sec. (marked with an X on the Shutter Speed
Scale).
2. Flash gun
1. The flash cord is plugged into the camera's FP-contact socket.
2. An FP-class bulb is used on the firing unit.
3. Synchronizing Ranges
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1. Electronic Flash
Flash guide number divided by subject-to-film distance equals aperture.
Example: Electronic Flash (Guide No. m18/ ft. 60) FUJICOLOR N100, FUJICHROME R100, FUJIPAN SS
Subject-to-film distance=3m/10ft:
2. FP Flash Bulb
Since the flash guide number varies with the shutter speed, the recommended procedure for determining the
aperture is to follow the instructions packed with the flash.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES AND ACCESSORIES
13. Lens hood for 100 and 135mm
ACCESSORIES lenses
1. FUJINON•T 1:8 f=1000mm 14. Lens hood for 50 and 55mm
lenses
2. EBC FUJINON•Z 1:4.5 f=54-.-
270mm 15. Lens hood for 35mm lens
3 EBC FUJINON•Z 1:4.5 f=75-150mm 16. Lens hood for 28mm lens
4. EBC FUJINON•T 1:4.5 f=200mm 17. Eyesight adjustment lens
5. EBC FUJINON-T 1:3.5 f=135mm 18. Lens cap (Front)
6 • EBC FUJINON•T 1:2.8 f=100mm 19. Lens cap (Back)
7. EBC FUJINON 1:1.4 f=50mm 20• Body mount cap
8• EBC FUJINON 1:1.8 f=55mm 21• Case
9. EBC FUJINON 1:1.9 f=55mm 22. Microscope adapter
10• EBC FUJINON•W 1:2.8 f=35mm 23. Macrocinecopy
11. EBC FUJINON-W 1:3.5 f=28mm 24• Extension bellows
12• EBC FUJINON 1:2.8 f=45mm 25• Q SetterView original page 23Related documents and language editions
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