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Konica FS-1 User manual
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- Contents -
Thank you for your purchase of the Konica FS-I. Use of the Strap 3
The Konica FS-1 is a lightweight, compact, Shutter Nomenclature of Parts . 4
speed Priority (SP) Through-The-Lens (TTL) Auto- Operating Instructions . 6
matic Exposure (AE) Single Lens Reflex (SLR) Mounting and Dismounting of Lens 8
camera. It is the world's hrst, highly sophisticatcd Inserting Batteries 9
35mm camera with auto film loading, autostart, Film Loading ..10
autoadvance, autoexposure and autoflash systems. Shutter Release Lock Lever . . 13
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the "brain" of AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography . . .14
the Konica FS-l camera and has the largest capacity Holding the Camera ..16 and most functions of any CPU used in a camera to Focusing ..r7
date providing the user with a most versatile and Film Rewind ..18
highly reliable system. LED Information in Viewfinder ..19
J\ Under- and Over-Exposure Warnings . .20
Low Battery Power Warning . .20lth D L{u" fuaasl,lp Selection of Shutter Speed . .21
B (Bulb) Exposure . .21 b;vhy Aperture vs Depth-of-Field . . .22
Photographing with Self-Timer ..23
Electronic Flash Photography . .24
ManualPhotography. . . ..25
Exposure Compensation for Backlight
Photography . . . . .26
Precautions for Use . .26
Stopped-doun Mctering Method ..27
Specifications of thc Konica FS-1 . .28
Accessories ..30
Konica Interchangeable Lenses . . . ..34
Depth-of-Field Tables ..35View original page 3Page 9 · Read text
Mounting and Dismounting of Lens
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To attach the lens, align the red dot of To remove the lens, hold the base of
the lens with the Lens Mounting the lens and turn it counterclockwise,
Index Mark (25) (red dot) of the while the Lens Lock Release Button
carnera body and lightly sink the lens (26) is kept depressed. Remove the
into the camera body. Hold the lens lens when the red dot of the lens
and turn it clockwise until it stops comes in line with the red dot on the
with a clicking sound. camera body.
o When the lens is removed from the camera body the front
and rear caps should be placed on the lens to prevent accu-
mulation of dust or scratching of lens elements. The body
cap should also be placed on the camera body to prevent
ciamage to internal camera parts. Internal camera parts should
not be touched under anv circumstances.View original page 9Page 11 · Read text
Film Loading - Autoload System
Your Konica FS-l uses all stand-
ard 35mm l2-, 20-, 24-, 36-
exposure film cassettes.
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The Konica FS-1's autoload 1) Release the Lock Claw (42) 2) Insert the 35mm film cassette
system is so designed that once of the back cover to open the into the Film Cassette Chamber (41)
the flrlm is set to a prescribed back cover. from the cutout lower section.
position and the back cover Do not forcibly try to open the
closed, the film will be automat- back cover further when it has
ically transported by one frame. stopped.
Film loading has been somewhat
troublesome in the past, but
your Konica FS-l enables you
to do it safely and surely.
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5) Snap down the back cover, 6) Flip up the Film Rewind
and it will be closed without fail. Crank (20), and slowly turn it in
At the same time, the autoload the arrow-marked direction 360
system will be put into opera- degrees to eliminate the film slack
tion, automatically winding up in the cassette.
the film until the film frame If the auto{oading has properly
number "l)' appears in the been conducted, the perforations
Counter (34). You can ascertain come in gear with the sprockets
the auto-loading with a revolu- and a change in the pressure on
Make sure that the film does not tion of the film rewind knob. the finger may be felt. ,A,dapt
warp and that the film outlet of the yourself to this pressure change
cassette is not lifted out. and make it a practice to take
pictures after this ascertainment
at all times.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
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Shutter Release Lock Lever
Insert the end portion of the
film box into the film memo
holder located on the back cover
to remind you of the film type
in the camera.
Move the Shutter Release Lock
Lever (4) around the Shutter
Release Button (5) till the white i,q i91Should vou r{4th to load a film dot visible, and the shutter will
cassette with a torn leader sim- be released. When the lever is
ply cut the leader at a right angle alignment with the red dot, the
to the film and follow the pre- shutter will be locked and the
vious loading instructions. safety device to prevent an un-
necessary depression of the
shutter release button will be
activated.
o Be sure to move the lever
until a click is felt at the on/off
position.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
(Automatic Exposure) Photographyt' AE
Setting of Film Speed (ASAI Setting Lens to AE Position Setting Shutter Speed
Turn the ASA Film Speed Dial For AE (Automatic Exposure) pho- Turn the Shutter Speed Dial (3)
(2) on top of the shutter speed tography turn the lens Aperture until the desired shutter speed
dial with a finger tip so that the Control Ring (19) to the AE reading is aligned with the
speed of the film loaded in your Position (17). A safety lock will Index Mark (15). The unique
camera may appear in the ASA prevent accidental change. design of the Konica FS-l allows
Film Speed Indicator Window a complete revolution of the
(l). qhutter speed dial.
Use the chart below to set film As a-Eener6
speeds not$own on the shutter shutter speed for AE photo-
dial. graphy is l/125 -11250 sec. out-
sec. in- Aetual ASA Dial Intermediate Settings doors and li30-l/60 doors with ASA 100 film. 25 ro50oo 100 r r 200 o o 400 o o 800 o o 1600 o o 3200
G27@s1 (64X80) (125Xr60) (2s0)(320) (s00x640) (l000)0250) (2000x2s00)
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Ascertain the Correct ExPosure Single-Frame Shooting A single
Slightly depress the shutter release frame may be exposed by dePressing
button and the LED aPerture indi- the shutter release button. Detach
cator located on the left hand side in the finger from the buttott at once.
the viewfinder will light uP.
If the LED lights up at anY aPerture Continuous Shooting - When you reading between fl22 and the maxi- keep your finger on the shutter
mum aperture of the lens in use (for release button, you will shoot pic-
example f 12 when using the Konica tures in continuous sequence at the 40mm f/1.8 Lens) the lens will be rate of 1.5 f.p.s. The Konica FS-l metering system determines and stopped down during the time of ex- adjusts for correct exposure at every posure to the indicated aperture for frame in continuous shooting mode. correctly exposed photographs. In
actuality, the lens may stop down to Ascertainment of Film Transport - any one of an infinite number of You will see the Film Rewind Knob
apertures between those shown in the (21) turning, assuring you of proper
viewfinder. film transport.
:-Wh6priority is to be given to-Fi
!I selectionselection ofof aa lenslens apertureaperture {blightly{blightly I
idepress the shutter button while look I
ithrough the viewfinder and turn the I
speed dial u-ntil the LED oflshutter. I the desired aperture lights up.View original page 16Page 19 · Read text
Film Rewind
o When the whole film has been exposed, the LED scribed number of exposures on one roll of film, some
for the ascertainment of film transport will be in- of the perforations will be snapped off in some cases.
stanfly lit and the auto-winding system will simulta- o When the film is to be rewound, make sure that
neously stop operating. the shutter release button is locked to prevent an
r If you keep shooting pictures beyond the pre- accident depression.
l) Press in the Film Rewind 2) Flip up the Film Rewind 3) When there is a sudden drop
Button (44) at the base of your Crank (20) and turn it in the in the pressure on the fingers,
Konica FS-1 camera. direction of the arrow mark, the film rewind is completed.
and the film will be rewound on Open the camera back, remove
the film cassette spindle. Here, the exposed 35mm cassette.
the film counter will move in
reverse, but this reverse count
does not correspond to the film
length rewound.
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Under- and Over-Exposure Warnings
Under-exposure warning In case new AA alkaline batteries are in use, 15
When the shutter release but- rolls of 36-exposure film may be taken before
--lI ton is slightly depressed, the a warning appears for a drop in voltage. When
bo LED at f/1.0 (intermediate the AA batteries become weak, the under/over
w point between M andfll.4) exposure warning LED will light in an alternat-
will blink. Any picture taken ing sequence, signaling "low battery power".
in this situation will be under- You might as well replace the batteries with
exposed. Select a slower new ones as soon as possible. The batteries may
shutter speed. be exchanged during the course of the shooting
of one roll of film.
There is still enough power to shoot approxi-
mately five more rolls of film, after which all
system will automatically turn off until replace-
ment batteries are installed.
o When the batteries are to be exchanged with new ones during
the course of the shooting of one ro11 of f,rlm, put the lens cap,
set the reloaded battery compartment to the camera body and
depress the shutter release button. One frame will not be ex-
posed, preventing the overlapping of pictures.
o Avoid continuous shooting when the warning LED for the
bo Over-exposure warning battery voltage is turned on.
When the shutter release o During low battery power condition, the correct exposure
button is depressed, the LED LED will light, and the under and over exposure warning LED's
will blink, indicating at f 122 rate. (pulse) at a faster cycle will
I Select a over-exposure. an metering with a warning for a drop in stopped-down o For
faster shutter speed. voltage, the correct exposure will be assured the LED of f/1.0 (in
between M and f ll.4) will stop blink and will be turned on.View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
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Selection of Shutter Speed B (Bulbl Exposure
The shutter speed range of your Konica FS-l is from spegl from a Iange of 1/30 to 1/60 second. B, 2, 1 to 1/1000 second. Intermediate shutter The B (bulb) exposure setting is used for an exposure
speeds should not be set. of more than three seconds. Set the shutter speed
How to Select the Proper Shutter Speed - your dial to B and depress the shutter release button. The Konica FS-l uses a shutter priority exposure system shutter will remain open as long as the shutter release
allowing you, not the camera, to select the most suit- button is depressed.
able shutter speed. Recommended shutter speeds for
outdoor photography are lll25 to I1250 sec, and r For a time (B) exposure, it is advisable to use a 1/30 to 1/60 sec, for indoor shooting. For a moving tripod and a Konica Cable Switch or Remote Control subject, determine to shutter speed in the followingt Switch which are available from your photo dealer.
a manner: 1) Il_y-o-9"_want,?.glovl!g rqbject to look still r Fit the cable switch into the accessory terminal
jlg-[qtlhed-piglUre,jelect a fast speed from a ranse connector. The accessory terminal connector is also
of 1/25Olo-U1!ggScod. 2).If you want to stress the attachment point for a Radio Control Set,
Interval Timer and Left Hand Release Switch. -the m-o-vem:[_ "fj-"v_ing su6ject: sditcT-tTlow-'lView original page 22Page 23 · Read text
Aperture vs Depth-of'Field
Depth-of-Field for f/8 for f 14 (11) Distance
Scale
(12) Depth-of- Infrared
Field Scale Compensation
Mark
(8)' Distance/APerture Scale Index Mark
When the lens is focused on a subject, there is a range the Distance Index Mark (8). The range which is
around the subject which will be clearly delineated sandwiched between a pafu of identical aperture
in a finished picture. This range is known as a depth- readings is a depth-of-field in which the image will
of-field. be clearly delineated in a finished picture.
1) The larger the aperture value (i.e., the smaller the For example, when the camera-to-subject distance
lens aperture), 2) the longer the camera-to-subject is 7 m (23 ft) with a 40 mm standard lens, the depth- f 14 distance, 3) the shorter the focal length, the greater of-field will be about 5 - 15 m (16 - 50 ft) for
the depth-of-field. The depth-of-field is shallow for and about 3.5 m (11 ft) to infinitv for f/8.
the area in front of the focal point and deep for the Infrared Compensation Matk
area behind. The actual depth may be known by The red-coloted '4" on the depth-of-field scale is an
checking the Depth-of-Field Scale (12). infrared compensation mark, which is used for a com- pensation of the focal point with the use of infrared
Reading of Depth-of-Field Scale film, For example, if the camera-to-subject distance
For a Depth-of-Field Scale (12), identical aperture is infinity, the infinity mark will be brought in line
22 readings are calibrated in parallel on both sides of with the infrared compensation mark.View original page 23Page 26 · Read text
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Manual Photography
Use of Other Types of Electronic Flash Unit$
An electronic flash with a hot shoe, such as the
Konica X-28, X-20 and X-I4, may be electrically
connected simply by lttting it to the hot shoe clip.
With an electronic flash without a hot shoe con-
nector, insert the plug of its cord into the X Flash
Contact Terminal (22) taphole of the camera body.
1) set the shutter speed to 1/60 sec. for all types
electronic flash except Konica X-24 Auto flash.
2) set the lens aperture manually per the instruc- tions of the electronic flash unit. To manually set the exposure with$;your Konica FS-1,
3) when using automatic flash units such as the merely set the lens to any aperture other than the
Konica X-28, set the lens aperture as indicated by AE position. A red LED will continuously blink at
the auto flash. the "M" mark in the viewfinder to signify manual
4) for manual flash units, detormine the correct operation.
aperture to set by dividing the guide number by the The Konica FS-l Through-the-Lens (TTL) - Auto- camera to subject distance. Example: Using ASA matic Exposure (AE) system operates at all times,
100 film with a Konica X-20 flash, you will get a even during manual operation displaying the correct
guide number (GN) of 64 (ft.), divided by the exposure in the viewfinder, for the scene, even
distance (16 feet) results in a lens aperture of fl4 though you have set an aperture and shutter speed
(64+16=4). combination manuallv.
?
o Synchronized with M, FP and MF bulbs at 1/30 o Be sure to reset your lens to AE position.
t sec. and slower shutter speeds.View original page 26Page 29 · Read text
Specifications of the Konica FS-l
Type: 35mm focal plane shutter TTL-AE single-lens Finder: Pentaprism eye-level finder, magnification
reflex camera with built-in auto-winder X0.67 (at infinity with 40mm standard lens),
Film: 35mm film in cassette fieldof-view :'atio 90%, real-image alignment
Picture size: 24 x 36mm system with split-image, microdiaprism and
Standard lenses: Konica Hexanon AR 40mm f/1.8 ground glass
Konica Hexanon AR 5Omm f71.7 View finder information: LED indicator for aper-
advises correct Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.4 ture in use from f1.4 - f22
Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f71.2 ' exposure in AE photography.Mount: Bayonet-type Konica mount Il LED at f/1.0 (intermediate point between M
Aperture mechanism: AE-type fully automatic aper- and f lI.4) will blink indicating underexposure.
ture with smallest aperture at f 122. LED at fl22 will blink indicating over ex-
Shutter: Digital-controlled, vertically travel electron- posure.
ic metal focal Plane shutter LED at M will blink indicating lens placed on manual apertures. sec. speeds: | 8,2,Shutter - 1/1000 f/1.0 and fl22 wlll alternately blink LEDs at with synchro and show X contact HotSynchro:
socket. automatically set to 1/100 sec. with indicating low battery voltage. LED at f/1.0 will light for stopped-down exclusive Konica X-24 Automatic Electronic
Flash. Manually set to 2 - | 160 sec' with elec- metering.LED at f/5.6 or f/11 will blink indicatingX-24 tronic flash other than X-24. Synchronized
with M, FP and MF bulbs at ll30 sec. and electronic flash at full charge. Exposure adjustment: TTL metering at full apertures, slower shutter sPeeds.
Self-timer: Digital-controlled electronic self-timer shutter-speed priority control system with gal-
sec.) lium-arsenide-phosphorus compound photocell. (use of | - ll1000View original page 29Page 30 · Read text
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1T C"'u
l o Automatic aperture control system with matic Electronic Flash. Camera is automatical- me
J: priority given to shutter speed selection for ly switched to electronic flash photography 'Tl
AE photography reading of correct aperture with mounting of X-24. c)
value coupled to film speed, shutter speed and Dimensions and weight: 146 x 90 x 73mm, 7l8g f-value at full lens opening. (minus batteries) with 40mm standard lens, {
o Manual aperture lens (stoppeddown 146 x 90 x 46mm , 57 49 (minus batteries)
metering): System of alignment with llxed body only.
point coupled to film speed, shutter speed o The descriptions in "Low Battery Power Warning" II: and lens aperture starting that continuous shooting may be done at a 6zao
AE coupling range: With ASA 100 film and fll.4 speed of 1.5 frames per second and that the use of
lens EVO (at 2 sec. with t/1.4) - EVl9 (at new AA alkaline batteries makes it possible to ex- 1/1000 sec. with fl22). With f/1.8 lens, EV pose l5 rolls of 36-exposure film until the appear- i* 0.7 (at 2 sec. with f/1.8) to EV19. ance of a battery roundown signal is based on
I Fifm speed range: ASA 25 - 3200 Konishiroku'su's own specifications. Film loading: Konica Autoload system c The specifications and design are subiect to
I Film wind: Autoadvance with motor inside take- change without notice. I up roller 'Tt{Imxozo
l* Film rewind:automaticallyCrank returningtype withtofilmoriginalrewindposition.button Film counter: Positive type. Resets to start with 'Tl?I.
opening of back cover.+
Batteries: Four 1.5V AA alkaline batteries
It Others: Exclusive electronic flash Konica X-24 Auto-View original page 30Page 31 · Read text
Accessories
o Konica X-24 Automatic Electronic Flash
o Designer Case
This smartly-designed case When mounted stop the Konica FS-l camera, you
in two tone brown/beige only set the automatic distance control (green f 15.6,
simulated suede, provides or red tlll). When theX-24 is turned on and reaches
superb flexibility for use as 95% of flash power, it automatically signales the
a shoulder case or belt case. Konica FS-l camera to change shutter speed to a fast
It is "designer styled" to 1/100th second, to change the lens aperture to f/5.6
match the Konica FS-1 or flll and displays a blinking LED signal in the
future design. viewfinder that the flash is ready.
The film speed (ASA) is automatically set into the
o Carrying Bag X-24 flash by the FS-l CPU. There are no cables.or
"Designer styled" in two cords to connect.
tone beige/brown simu- Guide Number: 80 (ft.) with ASA 100 film.
lated suede, this functional
bag holds the Konica. FS-l Ranee for Automatic:
plus camera standard 4oo lens, AsA 2s 64 ?8i, 188 Konica X-24 Auto flash. MrN. DrST.(ft.) MAXIMUM DISTANCE(ft.) accessory lenses and several flrr 2.3 3.3 4.9 6.9 9.8 l4.r rolls of film supplied
30 with wide shoulder strap. f ls.6 2.3 6.9 9.8 t4.l 19.1 28.2View original page 31Page 32 · Read text
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o Radio Controller Set o Left Hand Release Switch i This switch is made up of a This unique device attaches to
receiver, which will be fitted to the accessory terminal of the
the camera, and a transmitter, Konica FS-l allowing you to
which will be used at your side. release the shutter with your il'1 The electric wave sent by the left hand while focusine with
transmitter will be intercepted your right hand.
by the receiver, making it pos-
sible to operate the shutter with
electric signals. tLn,g =- o Interval Timer {fl;rf*n"n is connected to the termi- This device allows photographs nal of the camera, it is possible to trip the
to be taken repeatedly at fixed shutter by operatlng the hand-held switch. intervals of time. When it is IffiThis switch is useful for bulb exposure and
mounted on the camera and the also close-ups, telephoto shots, and also
switch is turned on, the shutter helps cancel out camera shake when using
is repeatedly tripped at the pre- w shutter set time intorvals. GE o Remote ControlSwitch o Remote Battery Pack
As the battery case may be
stored separately, it maY be
used even in a cold arca bY
warming it in your Pocket to Allows you to release the shutter of the prevent the lowering in batterY Konica FS-l from a distance of up to 15
+ performance (cord legth 1.5m). reet' fl >G,u'JView original page 32Page 33 · Read text
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o Eyesight Correction Lens 2 the center of the viewfinder is enlarged two-fold for
Corrects viewfinder oPtics to accurate close-ups, copying, telephoto photography
prescription requirements; vastly and micro-photography.
aids viewing/focusing comfort, FTFTFI accuracy. +1 , +2, and +3 dioPter o Close-up Lens lenses for farsighted Persons; FIFIFI This lens permis AE close-ups simply by screwing it
-1, -2, and -3 for nearsighted onto the front of the lens and mounting it in place.
persons. This makes close-up photographs of plants and
flowers as well as copies of documents and pictures
o Eyecup 2 easy work. This is a standard 40mm lens and it
Large, soft rubber eyecup shields allows close-ups ranging from about 45cm (18 in.)
meter, eye from extraneous light, down to 27cm (10.8 in.)
aids concentration. Prevents
metal-to-skin contact in cold o Konica Filters weather. EYecuP folds down It is advisable to use a UV or Skylight filter for the for eyeglass weares. protection of your camera's lens.
o Angle-Magnifinder
This helpful accessorY makes it of Consists photography. For close-up/macro the view- possible look into' to 8, rings of ring, extension base ring, lens base and camera the camera above finder from
it comes in handY when Pictures 16 and 24mm with reverse lens adapter.
are to be taken at a low level such Focusing Rail AssemblY as in copying, close-uPs and micro- o
photographY. Furthermore, when Allows Standard Bellows 3 to be used with Macro
the lever is rotated, the image in Stand.
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