Fujica ST605N User manual

1. Film Advance Lever

2. Shutter Speed Selector Dial

3. Film ASA Speed Window

4. Frame Counter / Additive type automatically resets

5. Shutter Release Button / Provided with socket for cable release

6. Shutter Speed Mark (red dot)

7. Neck strap Eyelet

8. Self-timer Start Button (hi) Self-timer Set Lever / The shutter is activated in 8 - 10seconds

9. Combination Exposure Meter Switch-Aperture

10. Selector Button

22. X Contact
Socket

23. Film Rewind
Spindle

24. Battery Chamber
/ Insert two nickel-
zinc batteries for
powering the
camera Electric Eye
System.

25. Film Rail.

26. Guide Rail / The
film is passed over
the Film Rail and the
edges go between
the Guide Rail

27. Viewfinder
Eyepiece / Designed
for attaching the Eye
Cup. etc.

28. Sprocket Wheel
/ The film
perforations are
engaged with the
sprocket teeth to
advance the film

29. Take-up Spool

30. Pressure Plate

31. Camera Back

32. Film Chamber

33. Tripod Socket

34. Film Rewind
Button

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SPECIAL FEATURES

1. Improved Through-The-Lens Exposure Meter

The exposure meter of the FUJICA ST605N consists of 2 Silicon photocell light receptors located on
either side of the viewfinder eyepiece, which are connected to an FET (Field Effect Transistor) circuit
and are coupled with the shutter and diaphragm It measures the average light intensity which falls on
the entire surface of the focusing glass In other words. it measures the light that has passed through
the lens and will actually reach the film

Its special features are: high sensitivity, complete accuracy, instantaneous response, and a spectral
sensitivity close to that of color film. Other merits are its compatibility with any lens that can be
mounted on the camera, and elimination of the necessity of making exposure corrections in taking
close-ups and in shooting with a filter on the lens because the light that has passed through the
selected aperture is the light that is measured

2. World Renowned FUJINON Lens

The interchangeable lenses of the FUJICA ST605N are widely known for their superb color definition
and perfect corner-to-corner picture sharpness and clarity.

3. A Complete Camera System in Itself

A wide range of interchangeable lenses, accessories, and its improved through-the-lens exposure
meter make the FUJICA ST605N a complete camera system in itself capable of handling any picture-
taking situation and subject

BASIC STEPS


                               1. Load the Film
                                 Pull the Combination Film Rewind Crank Back Cover Lock fully until
                                 the Camera Back automatically snaps open. Next. load the 35mm film
                                  cartridge into the Film Chamber and insert the film into the slot of the
                            Take-up Spool.

                               2. Set the Film Speed
                                         If you are using a FUJICOLOR Fell or FUJICHROME R100 (ASA 100)
                                   film, pull up the top of the Shutter Speed Selector Dial and turn it until
                                 the number 100 appears in the center of the ASA Film Speed Indicator
                         Window.

                               3. Set the Frame Counter to 1 (the first white dot before the
                       number 2)
                          The odd numbers of the frame counter are represented by white dots
                        Wind the Film Advance Lever and press the Shutter Release Button Do
                                     this twice, and on the 3rd winding, the first white dot on the film counter
                              (frame No 1 ) will move opposite the triangular mark

4. Set the Shutter Speed Selector Dial

                           Turn the Shutter Speed Selector Dial to the speed desired. If you are
                              shooting out of doors, the shutter speed will be either 1/125 sec. or
                             1/250 sec If you are shooting indoors, it will be 1/30 sec or 1/60 sec The
                                  shutter speed can also be set with the shutter speed scale and green
                                 indicator needle in the viewfinder (left side edge) The needle is set by
                                turning the S h utter S peed Selector.





5. Focus the Lens and Frame Your Picture

(1) Look through the Viewfinder Eyepiece and turn the Focusing Ring to focus and frame your picture

(2) To focus, turn the focusing ring to make the upper and lower segments of the split image in the
microprism center spot converge and form a perfect fit.

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                              6. Set the Exposure

                               Press the Combination Exposure Meter Switch - Aperture Selector Button
                             with the finger to activate the exposure meter needle in the viewfinder
                           and turn the Aperture Selector Ring until the needle moves into the center
                               of the indentation You can also set the aperture first then adjust the
                              needle by turning the Shutter Speed Selector Dial. The aperture will
                                 return to wide open again as you release the switch.

                              7. Press the Shutter Release Button

                          Hold camera steady to prevent shake and gently press the Shutter Release
                               Button.





8. Rewind the Film

After you have exposed the entire roll of film, press the Film Rewind Button, erect the Film Rewind
Crank, and turn it in the direction pointed by the arrow and wind the film back into the cartridge, until
you feel tension released Next, lift the Back Cover Lock fully up until the camera back snaps open
Now, remove the cartridge

BATTERY INSERTION

1. Open the Cover

Insert a coin into the slot of the Battery Chamber Cover ~ located on the upper back side of the body
and turn it counter-clockwise.





                            2. Load the Batteries

                                Insert two nickel-zinc batteries, one on top of the other, into the battery
                        chamber with the plus sides (+) facing outward and close the cover.

                                    · If you are buying new batteries, be sure to specify 1.5V silver oxide
                                batteries (Eveready S-76E, Mallory MS-76H or UCAR S-76E)





                            3. Check the batteries

                            (1 ) Set the ASA Speed Selector (a) to 100 the Aperture Selector (2) to F2.2
                         and the Shutter Speed Selector (2) to 60.

                              (2) While pressing down the Exposure Meter Switch (10) look through the
                           viewfinder and point the camera toward bright light (fluorescent light etc.).

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                                (3) If the meter needle in the viewfinder moves from the plus side down to
                              the minus side when the camera is faced toward dim light (you can block
                             out the light with your hand). the batteries are loaded correctly.





                                (4) If the needle remains stationary on the plus side or minus side when the
                          camera is faced from bright to dim light the batteries are either exhausted
                              or improperly loaded and have to be changed or reloaded properly.



                                     · The nickel-zinc batteries and silver oxide batteries will normally last for
                         1 year

                                     ·  If you are not using the camera for a long while remove the batteries and
                          keep them where it is dry

                                     · Be sure to wipe both ends of the batteries clean with a piece of cloth
                             before loading. Poor contact may result if
                                the ends are unclean.



FILM LOADING

1. Open the Camera Back

Lift the Combination Film Rewind Crank - Camera Back Lock ~ fully up until the Camera Back ~
automatically snaps open

2. Load the Film

Insert the cartridge into the Film Chamber (32) with the spool head (projection) pointing to the bottom
of the camera. push down the Combination Film Rewind Crank - Camera Back Lock (14) to engage
the Film Rewind Spindle (23) with the film spool Pull out the trimmed end of the film and insert it down
to the bottom end into the slot of the Take-up Spool (29)





                              3. Close the Camera Back

                       Wind the film a little with the Film Advance Lever (1) and engage the
                                perforations on both edges of the film with the sprocket teeth. Be sure
                                the film is properly inserted between the Guide Rail (36). Now, press
                       down the Camera Back until it closes tightly with a click.

                                       · If the Film Rewind Crank turns in the opposite direction of the arrow as
                          you wind the Film Advance Lever (1), it means the film has been loaded
                               properly

                                       · The odd numbers of the Film Counter (4) are represented by white dots

                                       · To allow you to take quick shots in succession, the Film Advance Lever
                                 (4) will be back with a slight latitude Press it all the way back after you
                            have finished shooting

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4. Set the Frame Counter (4) to 1 (the first white dot before the number 2)

Wind the Film Advance Lever (1) all the way to the right and press the Shutter Release Button
(5). Do this twice, and on the third winding, the first white dot before the number 2 will move opposite
the triangular mark You are now ready to take the first picture

SETTING THE FILM SPEED

Lift the top of the Shutter Speed Selector Dial (2) and turn it to the left or right until the film speed
number you want appears in the center of the ASA Film Speed Indicator Window (3) The film speed
is printed on the film box. (FUJICOLOR F- II FUJICHROME R100 and NEOPAN SS are ASA 100
films FUJICOLOR F-11400 and NEOPAN 400 are ASA 400 films The calibrations between the ASA
numbers represent the following numbers ( I )

   · If you are using a film marked for DIN speed. refer to the following conversion table (11)





SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED

The letter B and the numbers 2 . . . . 700 on the Shutter Speed Selector Dial represent ''bulb'' and 1/2
., 1/700 second. They indicate the length of time the film will be exposed to light The shutter speed
scale is also visible in the viewfinder (left side edge)

This camera allows you to set exposure either by the shutter speed or by the size of the lens opening
However, it is best to set the shutter speed first. For example. the shutter speed would be from 1/125
to 1/250 sec if you are shooting outdoors. or from 1/30 see to 1/60 sec. if you are shooting indoors

To set the shutter speed. first turn the Shutter Speed Selector Dial while pressing down on it slightly
and set the number you want opposite the red dot on the camera body

To set the shutter speed with the scale and needle in the viewfinder, just move the needle into
position by turning the Shutter Speed Selector

* Use B (bulb) if the exposure will take 1 second or longer

* There are no intermediate settings between the numbers indicated on the dial.

* 60 is marked in red to remind you that it is the speed used for shooting with electronic flash

* Excepting 1/700 second. each shutter speed is either 1/2 or 2 times the speed of the shutter speed
next to it.

Caution:

Beyond B and 700 (see illustration), the Shutter Speed Selector Dial will turn lightly (there won't be
any click stops) and the Shutter Speed Indicator Needle in the Viewfinder will point anywhere
between B and 700. The actual shutter speed, however, will be either B or 1 /700-sec.

To set the shutter-speed, look through the viewfinder. turn the Shutter Speed Selector Dial and set it
accurately at one of the click stops (not between them).





FOCUS THE LENS AND FRAME YOUR PICTURE

1. Focus the Lens

(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 I) until the upper and lower segments of the split image in the microprism
center spot converge to form a single image

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(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 Mark (15) must be
precisely measured with a tape measure

2. Frame Your Picture

The Viewfinder will let you see 92% of the entire view that will register on your film so that you can go
ahead and use the whole length and width of the area in the Viewfinder to frame your picture

· Eyesight Adjustment Lens

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

CORRECT EXPOSURE

1. Press the Exposure Meter Switch

Point the camera at your subject while looking through the viewfinder and press the Exposure Meter
Switch (10). The meter needle on the right hand side of the viewfinder will move up from the ( - )
position. At the same time, the view will darken because the aperture will close down to the one you
have selected.

2. Turn the Aperture Selector Ring

Press down the Exposure Meter Switch and turn the Aperture Selector Ring (17) until the needle in
the viewfinder moves into the center of the indentation You now have the correct exposure. The
aperture can also be set intermediately between the calibrations on the scale to permit fine
adjustments.

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3. If the Needle Does Not Move into the Center of the Indentation.

If the meter needle does not move into the center of the Indentation by turning the Aperture Selector
Ring, you will have to change the shutter speed

· If the needle is near the (+) side. increase the shutter speed. (Example: If the shutter speed is 1/125
sec.. turn the dial to 1/250 sec.)

· If the needle is near the ( - ) side. reduce the shutter speed. (Example: If the shutter speed is 1/125
sec., reduce it to 1/60 sec.).

4. Wide Measuring Range

Since the light that is measured is the average light intensity falling on the focusing glass, the range
of measurement must differ depending on the speeds of the lens and film. A noteworthy feature of
this exposure meter is that it covers a wide range of exposure values If you are shooting with
FUJICOLOR F-E (ASA 100j film using a 50mm F1 4 lens, for example. the range covered would be
EV2 ~ EV17-2/3 (f/1.4 1/2 sec.- f/16 1/700 sec.). If the lens is 55mm F2.2, the range is from EV3 -
EV17-2/3 (f/2.2 1/2 sec. - f/16 1/700 sec ).

The chart on page 55 shows the light measuring range of the FUJICA ST605N's exposure meter. The
Shutter Speed Selector Dial can be set over every ASA speed and shutter speed combination on the
dial, but the exposure meter will operate only within the range shown in the chart.

HOLDING THE CAMERA AND RELEASING THE SHUTTER

1. Hold the Camera Steady

If you don't hold the camera steady. your pictures will not turn out sharp because the camera will
shake Be sure to hold yourself in good balance with elbows close against your body and the camera
pressed lightly against your face This is all the more necessary if you are shooting with the camera
held vertically. Practice a little and get used to these motions

2. Press Down the Shutter Release Button

Be sure to press down the Shutter Release Button (5) gently. Any jerky motion can cause the
camera to shake and pictures to be unsharp.

3. When To Use a Tripod

If you are taking a close-up, telephoto shot. or if you are shooting at a shutter speed slower than 1/30
sec . be sure to use a tripod and cable release to avoid camera shake

A cable release is also recommended for shooting long-exposure shots with the camera placed on a
table, against a tree, or on some other steady foundation A cable release with a stopper attachment is
a very convenient item for shooting with the camera set at B (bulb). You can press open the shutter,
hold it in that position with the stopper for as long as you want, then release the stopper to close the
shutter

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REWINDING FILM AND UNLOADING FILM

After you have finished a roll of film, rewind it back into the cartridge and take it out of the camera





1. Press the Film Rewind Button

First, press down the Film Rewind Button (34) located on the underside of the camera Once you have
pressed down this button, you can let it go because it will stay depressed The Sprocket Wheels (28)
are now free.

2. Turn the Film Rewind Crank





Erect the Film Rewind Crank (14) and wind it in the direction of the arrow to return the exposed film
back into the cartridge. Just before the end of the film is reached, you will fell a slight tension release
on the crank. Give it two more turns into the cartridge.
If the film cannot be rewound (this will sometimes happen if the Film Advance Lever is not in the
correct position), just depress the Rewind Button and while holding it down, wind the Film Advance
Lever all the way through. Next, release the Rewind Button and rewind the film.

3. Open the Camera Back

Lift the Combination Film Rewind Crank - Camera Back Lock (14) until the Camera Back (31) opens
with a snap. Now take out the cartridge and send it to the processor - the sooner the better

· Be sure to load and unload the cartridge in the shade away from direct sunlight

· If the end of the film is reached when you have wound the Film Advance Lever half-way around. do
not force it because the film might break. Simply press the Film Rewind Button and wind the Film
Advance Lever all the way back. The shutter will be wound, but the film will remain stationary. Since
you have already pressed the Film Rewind Button. all you need do is turn the Film Rewind Crank

CHANGING THE LENS

A complete range of highly color-compatible, high resolution FUJINON interchangeable lenses are
available for shooting scenic, portraits, snap-shots, news photos. and photo records with the FUJICA
ST605N

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You can also use any lens with a Praktica thread mount on it as well as any Leica mount lens by
simply attaching a Leica mount adapter on the camera But the Leica mount lens can only be used for
shooting close-ups

How to Change the Lens

Hold the part of the lens barrel with the depth of field scale on it with your hand and turn it counter-
clockwise. About 2~ turns will dismount the lens. To mount, repeat the same motion in reverse, but be
sure to screw the lens in tightly.

· When changing the lens. be careful not to touch the lens glass or the mirror in the body with your
fingers

              USING FUJINON INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES

                Table of the Fujinon lenses

COUPLING RANGE OF THE FUJICA ST605N'S EXPOSURE METER


                        Table of the 605N's exposure table

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The ASA film speed and shutter speed are coupled over the range shown in the chart on the opposite
page To measure the exposure you can use the entire range of apertures provided on the lens you
are using. Example: With the ASA speed selector set to 100 you can use a shutter speed of from 1/2
to 1/700 sec. The aperture will automatically be coupled to the shutter speed being used.

EXPOSURE CORRECTION

Any normal subject can be accurately exposed by following the meter reading However, best results
are obtained under the following situations by correcting the exposure

1. Back lighted Subjects. etc.

Back lighted subjects or ski scenes, which are dominated by white areas and strong reflections, will
turn out with the main subject underexposed. By opening the aperture by 1/2 or 1 full stop, or by
approaching the main subject to measure the light intensity, it can be correctly exposed.





2. Spot-lighted Subjects. etc.

A person standing before a black background or a spot-lighted subject in a stage play will be
influenced by the dark surroundings and turn out overexposed. The aperture should be stopped down
by 1/2 or 1 full stop below that indicated by the meter





3. Copying Documents

The major portion of most documents are occupied by white areas The situation calls for opening the
aperture by 1 full stop from that indicated by the meter

If you. want, to be more precise, place an 18% standard reflectance card in front of the camera and
set the exposure with the exposure meter.

For maximum corner-to-corner sharpness, the minimum practical aperture should be used for copying
work and for taking close-ups

4. Taking Advantage of the Eye Cup

With the aperture stopped well down, the light reflected from your eye or spectacles (if you are
wearing them) will reach the focusing glass and slightly influence the meter reading. To avoid this,
use an Eye Cup over the Viewfinder eyepiece.

UTILIZING THE LENS DEPTH OF FIELD

1. What is meant by Depth of Field

To check the effects of the aperture you have selected —how well you have blurred out the
background or how wide the depth of sharpness is - all you have to do is to look through the
viewfinder, because the aperture will close down to the size you have selected as you press down the
Exposure Meter Switch. Thus, the sharpness of a picture extends over a considerable range both in
front of and behind the point the lens is focused on. This zone of sharpness is referred to as the depth
of field The width of the depth of held differs depending on the lens focal length. subject distance, and
lens aperture.

(1) The higher the aperture number (the smaller the aperture), the wider the depth of held. The lower
the aperture number, the narrower it becomes.

(2) The longer the focal length of the lens, the narrower the depth of held, and the shorter it is

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

(5) Example A shows the aperture fully open
   Example B shows the aperture stopped down to f/16

     A                               B





2. How to see the Depth of Field All the interchangeable lenses of the FUJICA ST605N are provided
with a depth of field indicator on the lens barrel For example, if you are using an F2 2 55 mm normal