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Fujifilm Fuji Auto 8 DX User manual
User manual for Fujifilm Fuji Auto 8 DX. 26 pages in German. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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www.butkus.us FUJI OWN' ) lilAi\iUAL ICOIEIi.I NGSANLEITUNG MODE J.EM}3LOI MANU iJ, t}E INSTRUCCIOI.JEI.; DXView original page 1
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Load the batteries (P. 15). Film to use (P. 16).ffi Use Ox-coded film.
For full instructions, refer to the pages
in parentheses.
Die Batlerien einlegen. (S.27). Filmtyp (S.28).@ VeMenden Sie einen DX-Film
F0r ausf0hrliche Erleuterungen muB auf
die Seiten in Klammern Bezug
genommen werden.
Meftre les piles en place (P.4O). Film a utiliser (P.41)@ Utiliser des tilms "DX".
Pour les ddtails, se reporter aux pages
indiquees entre parentheses.
Cargue las pilas (Peg.53). Pelicula a ulilizer (Pa-g. 5a1Itffi Utilice pelicula codificada l)X
Para instrucciones comDletas, consulte
las paginas indicadas entre par6ntesis. \View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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Load the film (P. 16). Set the tilm tip to the film-tip setting Open the lens cover (P. 17).
mark then close the camera back Press the lens cover button.
(P. 17).
A: Film tip setting mark
Den Film einlegen. (S.28) Den Filmvorspann an die Filmvorspann- Den Objektivdckel ttftnen. (S. 29)
Grenzmarke selzen und die Kamera- Den Objektivdeckelknopf drocken.
rijckwand schlieRen. (S. 29)
A : Filmvorspann-Grenzmarke
Charger le lilm (P.42) Faire coincider I'extremite du film avec Ouvrir le cache d'objectil (P.42)
le repCre de placement de I'extremite Presser sur le bouton du cacne du film, puis refermer le dos de d objectif.
I'appareil (P.42)
A: Repere de placement de I'extremit6
du film
Cargue la pelicula (Peg.55) Ponga la punta de la pelicula en la Abra la tapa del objetivo (P:i9.55)
marca de colocaci6n de la misma y Oprima el bot6n de la tapa det obieti\o.
cierre el respaldo de ta cAmara(P69.55)
A: Marca de colocaci6n de la punta de
la oelicula
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Position the film for the first shot by Aim the camera at your subiect (P. l8). Press down the shutter release (P.18).
pressing in the shutter lglgseg (P.17). A: Auto-focus frame
Durch Dribken des Auskisers das ersie Die Kamera aul das Motiv richten. Den Ausldser draicken. (S. 3l)
Eld in Stellung kingen. (S.29) (s.30)
A: Autofokus-Feld
Faire awncer le fih jusqu'a b premEre Diriger l'appareil vers le sujet (P.43) Appuyer sur le d6clencheur (P.44)
we s appuyant sr le d€clencheur. A : Cadre de mise au point automatique
(P.421
Coloque la pelicuh en h primsa Apunle la cemara a su sujeto (Pe9.56) Oprima el disparador (Piig.57)
exposici6n oprimiendo el disparador. A : Punto de enfoque automatico
(Peg.ss)
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oSee illustrations while vou read this manual. rOrientieren Sie sich beim Durchlesen dieser Anleitunq bitte an den Abbildungen. oSe reoorter aux illustrations en lisant le mode d'emoloi. oConsulte; las ilustraciones mientras lee este manual.View original page 6
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NAMES OF PARTS
(When reading this manual, leave this page open for quick reference)
BEZEICHNUNG DER TEILE
(Wenn Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung lesen, diese Seite zwecks schneller Referenz aufgeschlagen las$en)
NOMENCLATURE
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NOMENCLATURA
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This manual will show you now to use your SPECIAL FEATURES ]
Fuji Auto-8 correctly. Please follow the 1. Automatic film speed setting I instructions carefully. Just load the camera with a DX film and it will auto-
matically set itself for the speed of the film loaded
ultra-high-speed ISO'1600 in it - even if it is an
film.
2. Automatic focusing
To focus, all you do is aim the camera at your sub-
ject. That's all. lf you are too near to your subject,
a green lamp will turn on and blink to tell you to
CONTENTS move back.
3. Automatic film threading
Abridged instructions 10 Film loading is simple, and to position it for the first
Special features shot, you merely press in the shutter release.
Names of parts 15 4. Automatic film winding
Using the camera strap and case 1 5 Each time you press in the shutter release, the film
1. Loading the batteries 5 will automatically advance into position for the next
2. Loading the film 16 shot.
3. Taking pictures --1 18 5. Automatic film rewindinS il4. Taking flash pictures 20 The camera's electric motor will automatically re-
5. Using the self-timer 21 wind the exposed film back into its cartridge. -6. End of film 21 6. Automatic exposure control |
Camera faults, possible causes, and remedies-23 To get perfectly exposed pictures, you merely press
possiblePrint faults,
Camera care, causes,-14 and remedies 25 ' 7.in theAutomaticshutter lens-coverrelease. Exposureopening setting is automatic. etc.Specifications -24 To open the lens cover, you merely press in a but-
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ton. To lock the shutter release, just close the lens @ Camera Back Lock
cover. @ Film Chamber
@ Film Speed Setting Pins
NAMES OF PARTS @ Sprocket Wheels
@ Film Tip Setting Mark
@ VieMinder @9 Pressure Plate
@ Exposure Counter @ Camera Back
6 Shutter Release
@ Strap Lug USING THE CAMERA STRAP AND CASE
@ Self-timer Lamp
@ Self-timer Lever O ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE STRAP
@ Lens Cover Button (Fig. 1)
@ Auto-focus Window @To attach, clip the strap end on the camera's
@ Flash Lampface (Lamphead) Strap Lug.
@ AE Light Sensor @To detach, push the strap end upward while pre-
@ Lens ssing it slantwise against the camera body.
@ Lens-Cover Ring
@ Film Wind/Rewind Window O USING THE CAMERA CASE (Flg. 2)
@ Flash Ready Lamp Pass the strap through the hoop on the camera
@ Flash Switch case.
@ VieMinder Eyepiece
@ Film Rewind Switch E 1. LOADING THE BATTERIES
@ Film Rewind Switch E
@ Film Confirmation Window Use twe 1.5V alkaline-manganese penlight batteries
@ Tripod Socket (LR 6).
@ Battery Compartment Cover . Do not use nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries.
@ Film Guides o Always change the two batteries together and
@ Take-up Spool make sure they are of the same brand.View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
T www.butkus.usa Manganese batteries are not recommended be- press the Shutter Release about halfway down. lf
cause they don't last too long. the red lamp in the Viewfinder turns on, the batteries
are in good condition. But if it doesn't turn on, you'll
OOPEN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER have to reload the batteries correctly or change them
(Fig. 3) with a new pair.
Open the Battery Compartment Cover by pushing it * After changing the batteries, or if you haven't
toward the arrow and lifting the outer end up. used the camera for some time, be sure to check
* Low temperatures can temporarily reduce bat- the battery condition before you start taking
tery efficiency. pictures.
lf you are taking pictures in cold weather, keep {< Turn on the Flash Switch and wait. lf the Flash
the batteries in your pocket and take them out Ready Lamp does not turn on in 15 seconds, the
only when they are needed. batteries are weak and need changing (see page
* lf you are not taking pictures for some time, re- 20l,.
move the batteries because battery leakage can
cause irreparable damage to your camera. 2.LOADING THE FILM
* lf the batteries are weak, the film will not ad-
vance and you will hear a buzzing, vibrating Use encartridged 35mm DX film.
sound. But the film will advance again and the
noise will vanish as soon as you change the bat- AUTOMATIC FILM SPEED SETTING (Fig. 6)
teries with a new set. The black-and-silver pattern on DX film will auto-
matically set the camera for the speed of the film
€) LOAD THE BATTERIES (Fig. a) loaded in it. Your Auto-8 is built to accept film rang-
Insert the batteries in the Battery ing in speed from ISO 100 to 1600.
plus and minus ends correctly. * lf a non-DX film is loaded in the camera, it will
automatically set to ISO 100.
OCHECK THE BATTERIES (Fig. 5) *. Do not use special purpose films because the
Push down the Flash Lamphead (Fig. 5-A) camera may not be able to expose and transport
Block the AE Light Sensor with your finger and them properly.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
lF THE FILM TIP lS BENT... (Fig. 7) @)CLOSE THE CAMERA BACK (Fig. 10)
Straighten it with your fingernail before loading the Make sure the cartridge's film outlet is facing side-
film in the camera. ways toward the Take-up Spool (not straight up)
and the film is lying flat between the Film Guides,
OOPEN THE CAMERA BACK (Fig.8) then close the Camera Back.
Open the Camera Back by pushing the Camera Film Guides (Fig. 1O-C)
Back Lock toward the camera bottom. * Before closing the Camera Back, make sure
there is no slack in the film.
OLOAD THE FILM (Fig. 9)
Insert the film cartridge slantwise into the Film €)OPEN THE LENS COVER (Fig. 11)
Chamber. To open, just press in the Lens Cover Button.
* Always load and unload film in subdued light.
o) POSTTTON THE FILM FOR THE F|RST SHOT
O PULL OUT THE FILM TIP (Fig. 10) (Fig. 12)
Pull the film tip out as far as the Film Tip Setting Just press down the Shutter Release and the film
Mark. will automatically advance into position for the first
Sprocket Wheels (Fig. 1O-A) shot.
Film Tip Setting Mark (Fig. 1O-B) Make sure the stripes in the Film Wind/Rewind
*< Do not force the Sprocket Wheels around be- Window move when the Shutter Release is de-
cause the camera motor might start running if pressed.
you oo. * lf they don't, you'll have to reload the film
*c Do not pull the film tip farther out than the Film correctly.
Tip Setting Mark because the camera will not
be able to advance the film properly if it is pulled ocHEcK THE F|LM CONFTRMATTON WTNDOW
too far out. (Fie. 13)
The Film Confirmation Window will show you at a
glance the type of film that is loaded in the camera,
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ISO speed. Close-up Correction Marks (Fig. 15-A)
* lf the strips do not move, you'll have to reload o But if your subject is between 0.9 and 1.5 meters
the film correctly. . from the camera, you will get in your picture only the area seen within the Close-up Correction
3.TAKING PICTURES Marks. (Your camera won't focus on anything
closer than 0,9 meter from it.)
To take perfectly exposed pictures with your Fuji
Auto-8, you merely aim the camera at your subject O FOCUS THE LENS (Fig. 16)
and press down the Shutter Release. That's all. Auto-focus Spot (Fig. 16-4)
Exposure setting, focusing, and film winding are Just aim the Auto-focus Spot in the center of the
automatic. VieMinder at your subject. The Lens will auto-
matically focus itself on the part of your subject
OOPEN THE LENS COVER (Fis. 11) that is seen within the Auto-focus Spot.
e To open the Lens Cover, just press in the Lens
Cover Button. @) HOLD THE CAMERA STILL (Fig. 17)
@ To close it, turn the Lens Cover Ring to the right Hold the camera still with both hands. lf you are
(clockwise) until you hear a click. shooting with the camera held vertically, position
* Closing the Lens Cover will automatically lock the the Flash side uo.
Shutter Release. lf you are not taking pictures * Keep your fingers and camera strap away from
immediately, always keep the Lens Cover closed the Lens front and Flash Lampface.
so that you won't trip the shutter accidentally.
o LooK THROUGH THE VTEWFTNDER AND COM-
POSE YOUR PICTURE (Fi9.14, 15)
Bright Frame (Fig. 14-A)
o lf your subject is 1.5 meters or more away from
the camera, evefihing seen within the Bright
Frame will register on the film.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
] at least 0.9 meter away from it. \ glass window. lf x f the red lamp in the bottom of the Viewfinder \ @ lf the auto-focus spot is aimed at a strongly turns on, you'll have to use flash (see page20). I reflecting object such as a mirror or a shiny
piece of metal..r- x The green lamp will stop blinking if you move /
the camera to within 50cm of your subject I To handle the situations just mentioned, focus
the Lens on some other object located about -y' @PRESS your THE SHUTTER RELEASE ALL lnE same distance WnY the the subject, as use "-7 DOWN (Fig.19) "Auto-focus Memory," return then sub- to your
Make sure the green auto-focus lamp is on then ject and shoot (see page20).
take your picture by pressing the Shutter Release N The Lens cannot focus itself properly if
gently all the way down. As soon as you take your your finger or hair is blocking the Auto-focus
finger off the Shutter Release, the film will auto- Window or if there are fingermarks and dust
matically advance into position for the next shot. on it.
I
NOTICE II O USlttC THE AUTO-FOCUS MEMORY (Fig. 20,211
Though rarely, the Lens may not be able to lf the object on which you want to focus the lens
focus itself properly in the following situa- is not in the center of the Viewfinder and the Auto-
tions : focus Spot cannot be aimed at it, just use the
(rlf the subject is illuminated direcfly from the "Auto-focus Memory". This is the way to do it:
back or if it is illuminated by a very bright @ First, compose your picture. (The Lens is not
light source or very strong reflected light. focused on any object in your picture).
such as light reflected from the front glass @Next, move your camera slightly so that the Auto-
of a car. focus Spot is aimed at some object in your pic-
@ lf the subject is a tuft of black human hair ture, then press the Shutter Release about half-
or any other black object that cannot re- way down to turn on the green Auto-focus Lamp,
flect enough light. and hold it there.
@lf you are taking your picture through a @ Finally, without taking your finger off the ShutterView original page 20Page 21 · Read text
www.butkus.us ' Release, move the camera back to recompose OAFTER YOU ARE THROUGH TAKING FLASHtI
your picture, then take it by pressing the Shutter PICTURES (Fig. 2s)
Release all the way down. After you finish taking your flash pictures, be sure
t< You can use the Auto-focus Memory as many to press down the Flash Lamphead.
trmes as you want before you trip the shutter. x lf you leave the Flash Lamphead in popped up
position, the batteries will be completely drained
4.TAKING FLASH PICTURES in about 1O hours.
OIF THE RED LAMP TURNS ON...(Fig. 22) USING THE FLASH AS FILL.IN LIGHT
Look through the Viewfinder and press the Shutter Taken without flash (Fig. 26)
Release abut halfway down. lf the red lamp (under- Taken with flash (Fig.27)
exposure wtarning lamp) in the bottom of the View- The faces of people standing against a window or
finder turns on, you'll have to use flash. under the shade of a tree will turn out dark if your
picture is taken without fill-in light. But the same
€) TURN ON THE FLASH (Fig. 23) picture will turn out beautifully if it is taken with
To turn on the Flash, just pop up the Flash Lamp- flash.
head by pushing the Flash Switch to the left.
You can take your flash picture as soon as the 5. USING THE SELF.TIMER
Flash Ready Lamp turns on.
lf you want to take a picture with yourself in it, use
O FLASH SHOOTING RANGE (Fig. 241 the Self-timer.
Correct exposure (Fig. 2a-A) ')
Underexposure (Fig. 24-B) O SET THE SELF-TIMER LEVER (Fig. 28) $The shooting range of your camera's built-in flash Push the Self-timer Lever to the side so that it ,n-
differs with the speed of the film being used the covers the Self-timer Lamp as shown.
faster the film, the longer the flash shooting range.
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o Aim the camera at your subject then start the ocHEcK THE F|LM W|ND/REW|ND WTNDOW
Selftimer by pressing down the Shutter Release. The stripes in the Film Wind/Rewind Window will
. The Self-timer Lamp will start blinking as soon keep racing as long as the film is winding back.
as the Self-timer starts and the shutter will trip in After the stripes come to a halt, stop the film rewind
about 10 seconds. (Fig. 3O) motor as follows:
* lf you want to stop the Self-timer in mid-run, just
close the Lens Cover and return the Self-timer O SLIDE BACK THE FILM REWIND SWITCH (Fig. 33)
Lever to its original position. Be sure to close the Stop the film rewind motor by pushing Film Rewind
Lens Cover first, because the shutter will trip if Switch E back to its original position. Be sure to
you move the Lever first. push it all the way back so that it hides the red
:t< lf you are taking flash pictures with the Self-timer, mark underneath it completely.
always wait until the Flash Ready Lamp turns on x The Exposure Counter may count forward a few
before pressing down the Shutter Release. frames when Film Rewind Switch @ is returned to
its original position but you can just ignore it be-
6.END OF FILM cause it doesn't mean there is anything wrong
with the camera.
OCHECK THE EXPOSURE COUNTER (Fig. 31) *. You won't be able to trio the shutter unless Film
Check the Exposure Counter to make sure you have Rewind Switch p is pushed all the way back to
completed exposing the entire roll of film then wind its original position.
it back into its cartridge as follows:
O UNLOAD THE FILM (Fig. 34)
O USE THE FILM REWIND SWITCHES (Fig. 32) Open the Camera Back, unload the exposed film,
While pressing in Film Rewind Switch E, push Film and take it to your photofinisher as soon as pos-
Rewind Switch E to the left. The film will now auto- sible.
matically wind back into its cartridge.
*. lt may be possible to squeeze in an extra picture <USING FILTERS> (Fig. 3s)
into your roll of film but the trouble is that your Use commercially available 46mm screw-in filters.
photofinisher may not print it.View original page 22Page 23 · Read text
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CAMERA FAULTS, POSSIBLE CAUSES, AND REMEDIES
See
Faults Possible Causes Remediee Page
l. The shutter won't (; The batteries are worn out. $Change the batteries. 16
trip. @The batteries are incorregtly @ Reload the batteries correct- 't6
loaded. ly.
@ The Lens Cover is closed. @Open the Lens Cover. 17
@; Film Rewind Switch P is not @ Push Film Rewind Switch H all 21
back in its original position. the way back so that it hides
the red mark underneath it
completely.
2. The film won't ad- o The film tip is not up to the r Pull the film tip out as far as 17
vance. Film Tip Setting Mark. the Film Tip setting Mark.
3. The film won't ad- (i)The batteries are weak. CChange the batteries. 16
vance and the Flash (z,,Low temperature has reduced @Warm the batteries. (ln cold 16
Ready Lamp takes battery efficiency. weather, keep the batteries in
too long to turn on. your pocket and take them
out only when they are needed.
4. The batteries wear (-f You are using manganese bat- QAlways use alkaline-manga- 15
out quickly although teries. (R6) nese batteries. {LRO)
they are not used €, You forgot to push down the @ After you are through taking 20
very much. Flash Lamphead. flash pictures, be sure to push
down the Flash Lamphead.View original page 23Page 24 · Read text
PRINT FAULTS, POSSIBLE CAUSES, AND REMEDIES
Faults Possible Causes Remedies See Page
1. The picture looks f)You didn't aim the camera $Aim the Auto-focus Spot at 18.19.20
luzzy. correctly. your subject. lf that is difficult,
use the Auto-focus Memory.
Q)The Lens is dusty. @ Keep your camera lens clean 24
at all times.
2. The picture looks 13 You took the picture against @ Use flash when taking pic- 20
dark. the light. tures against the light.
@Your subject was beyond the @ Always shoot within the ZU
range of your camera's flash. flash's covering range.View original page 24Page 25 · Read text
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CAMERA CARE, ETC. SPECIFICATIONS
1. Your camera is a precision instrument which re- o Film quires careful handling. Avoid shock and do not DX-coded 135 roll film. l
wet it or droo it on the floor. o Picture Size
2. lf you are not using your camera for a long time, 24 X 36mm
remove the batteries and keep it away from heat, o Lens
dust, and moisture. Fujinon 1 :3.5, 35mm, 4 components, 4 elements.
3. Remove soil and dust from the lens glass, auto- o Viewfinder
focus windows, and viewfinder with an air blower Albada bright frame, 0.45X magnification, 83o/o
and by wiping lightly with a piece of soft, lint- field of view, close-up correction marks, auto-
free cloth. For a more thorough job, wipe off gen- focus spot, auto-focus lamp (it also warns you if
tly with lens cleaning paper moistened slightly camera-subject distance is too close), under-
with lens cleaning fluid. exposure warning lamp (it also serves as battery
4. In hot weather, do not leave your camera in a check lamp).
closed car or on an ocean beach and do not o Focusing
leave it in moist places except temporarily for a Active type autofocusing from 0.9m - oo ; pro-
very short time. vided with auto-focus memory.
5. In case of malfunction, do not try to repair the o Shutter
camera yourself because it is equipped with high- Programmed electronic shutter, 1/40 - 1/500 sec.
tension circuits. o Exposure Control
6. Always use your film before the expiration date CdS light sensor, automatic exposure from EV
orinted on the film box. 9-17.
7. Take your exposed film to your photofinisher for o Film Speed Setting
processing and printing as soon as possible. Automatic with DX films from ISO 100 - 1600.
o Film Threading
Automatic; pressing down shutter release auto-
matically positions film for first shot.View original page 25Page 26 · Read text
o Film Winding/Rewinding o Dimensions & Weight Automatic (motorized). .126.5mm W X 72mm H X 48.5mm T; 2659. o Exposure Counter without batteries. Additive; automatic reset when camera back is ooened. Notice: Specifications are subject to change without o Built-in Flash notice. 0.9 - 3.5m flash range with ISO 100 film. 0.9 - 4.5m with ISO 200 and 400 film, 0.9 - 5m with ISO 1600 film: about S-sec. recycle time (with new batteries); flashmatic ope- ration. o Self-timer Electronic operation, activated by depressing ' shutter release, about 1O-sec. interval, provided with signal lamp, provision for stopping in mid- run. r Batteries Two alkaline-manganese penlight batteries (LR 6), (do not use NiCd batteries); batteries good for taking about 240 flash pictures (equivalent to 1O rolls of 24-exposure film). r Others Built-in lens cover (push-button lens cover ope- ning; closing lens cover automatically locks shut- ter release); provision for mounting 46mm filters; tripod socket. o Accessories (included) Strap, soft case.View original page 26
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