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Konica FS-1 User manual
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Contents Nomenclature of Parts 4 Photography with Self Timer 38I Loading Batteries 8 Interchange at Lenses 40 Film Loading ........ 10 B (Bulb) Exposure 42 Set me Film Speed ....... 18 Manual Photography 44 Setting Lens to AE 19 Selection of Shutter Speed 45 Release Lock Lever 20 Aperture vs Depth-of-Field 48 Determination of Shutter Speed . . . 21 Exposure Compensation 52 Focusing , 22 Stopped-down Metering Method . . . 55 Aiming Your Konica FS-1 24 Electronic Flash Photography 58 AE Photography 25 Use of the Strap 64 Film Rewind 27 Precautions for Use 67 LED Information in Viewfinder . . . 30 Specifications of the Konica FS-1 . . 68 Warnings against Under- and Accessories .70 Over-exposures 34 Depth-of-Field Table 81 Low Battery Warning Signal 35 Konica Interchangeable Lenses 82View original page 2
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(1) Loading Batteries · Nickel cadmium batteries for recharging are not usable.
1 ) Remove the battery chamber, while the two lock knobs located at the back of the battery chamber are pulled
inward.
2) Use four AA Alkaline batteries available from your photo dealer and load the battery chamber. Be sure to
follow the "+" and "--" signs as shown on the diagram inside the battery chamber.
3) Attach the battery chamber to the Konica FS-1 body by first inserting the guide claw (in orange color) to the
body and sliding the lock knobs apart, with the guide claw depressed, until the green safety mark is seen.
· Take out the batteries if you do not intend to use the model for a prolonged period of time.
(2) Film Auto load System
The Konica FS-1's autoload system is so designed that
once the film is set to a prescribed position and the
back cover closed, the film will be automatically
transported by one frame. Film loading has been
somewhat troublesome in the past, but your Konica
FS-1 enables you to do it safely and surely.
Release the lock claw of the back cover to open the
back cover. Do not forcibly try to open the back cover
further when it has stopped.
Insert the 35mm film cassette into the film chamber
from the cutout lower section.
While lightly holding down the film cassette, slowly put
on the film.
In case the film leader is long, pull it out until the first
two or three upper perforations make their appearance.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
Pull out the film and insert it into the film autoload roller until it is
no longer visible.
Snap down the back cover, and it will be closed without fail. At the same time, the autoload system will be put
into operation, automatically winding up the film until the film frame number "1" appears in the counter. You
can ascertain the auto-loading with a revolution of the film rewind knob.
Flip up the film rewind crank, and slowly turn it in the arrow-marked direction 360 degrees to eliminate the film
slack in the cassette.
If the auto-loading has properly been conducted, the perforations come in gear with the sprockets and a change
in the pressure on the finger may be felt. Adapt yourself to this pressure change and make it a practice to take
pictures after this ascertainment at all times.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
In case you use long-footage film and feed a film cassette, the film in this cassette may be automatically loaded
with its tip cut at right angles. For this case, too, follow the above instruction for automatic loading. Correctly
insert the film tip into the film roller.
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. You may also insert a piece of white paper to write notes.
(3) Set the Film Speed
Turn the ASA set dial on top of the shutter speed dial with a
finger tip so that the speed of the film loaded in your camera
may appear in the ASA film speed indicator window. Use the
chart below to set film speeds not shown on the shutter dial.
(4) Setting Lens to AE
In AE Photography (Automatic Exposure) Turn the lens
aperture ring to the AE mark. A safety lock will prevent
accidental change.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
(5) Release Lock Lever
Move the lever around the shutter button till the white dot
visible, and the shutter will be released. When the lever is
alignment with the red dot, the shutter will be locked and the
safety device to prevent an unnecessary depression of the shutter
button will be activated.
· Be sure to move the lever until a click is felt at the on/off position.
(6) Determination of Shutter Speed
Turn the shutter speed dial and align the shutter speed scale with
the index mark. The dial may be manipulated by the thumb tip
while the power grip is held in one hand, and it turns endlessly.
With the use of ASA 100 film, the proper shutter speed range, in
broad terms, will be 1/125 - 1/250 sec. outdoor And 1/30 -- 1/60
sec. indoor in AE photography.
(7) Focusing
When the finder is looked into through
the eyepiece, you will find a split image
at the center of the field of view, a
microdiaprism around the split image
and a mat plane in the remaining part of
the field of view. Any of these three
parts is usable for focusing. Using the
split image section, turn the focus ring
so that the vertically split images may
be viewed as a single image.
Using the microdiaprism section, turn
the focus ring so that the flickering may
disappear to produce a clear-cut image.
Using the mat section, focusing may easily be done with a close-up or telephoto lens.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
(8) Aiming Your Konica FS-1
It is good practice to hold your camera
with two hands as illustrated.
Keep the elbow of the support arm
against your body to maintain stability
and reduce picture shake.
* When shooting vertical pictures, be
sure that you do not depress the film
rewind knob or button.!
(9) AE Photography
When the shutter button is depressed, the aperture indicator
LED at the left side of the viewfinder, will light, indicating
the approximate aperture for correct exposure. The actual
lens will be set to the exact aperture required (to 1/10 f/stop
accuracy) for precise exposure.
Single-frame shooting -- A single frame may be exposed by
depressing the shutter button. Detach the finger from the
button at once.
Continuous shooting --When you keep your finger on the shutter release button, you will shoot pictures in
continuous sequence at the rate of 1.5 fps. The Konica FS-1 metering system determines and adjusts for correct
exposure at every frame in continuous shooting mode.
Ascertainment of Film Transport-- You will see the film rewind knob turning, assuring you of proper film
transport. The LED for the ascertainment of operation will also fit every time a picture is taken.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
(10) Film Rewind · When the whole film has been exposed, the LED for the ascertainment of film transport will be instantly lit and the auto-winding system will simultaneously stop operating. · If you keep shooting pictures beyond the prescribed number of exposures on one roll of film, some of the perforations will be snapped off In some cases. · When the film is to be rewound, make sure that the shutter button is locked to prevent an accidental depression. 1) Press in the rewind button at the base of your Konica FS-1 camera. 2) Flip up the film rewind crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow mark, and the film will be rewound on the film cassette spindle. Here, the film counter will move in reverse, but this reverse count does not correspond to the film length rewound. 3) When there is a sudden drop in the pressure on the fingers, the film rewind is completed. Open the camera back, remove the exposed 35mm cassette.View original page 9
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LED Information in Viewfinder
When the shutter button is lightly
depressed by the bulb of the
forefinger, photographing data will
be shown in the finder. The red-
colored LED with which all data,
aperture values and warnings for the
prevention of photographing errors,
are so arranged as to be readily
understood, will be turned on or
flicker.
(1) Indication of the correct aperture
value -- The LED for one of the
aperture values from f/1.4 to f/22
will be turned on, indicating the
correct aperture value in AE
photography.
(2) Warning against an underexposure -- The LED for f/1.0 (intermediate
between M and f/1.4) will flicker.
(3) Warning against an overexposure -- The LED for f/22 will flicker.
(4) Manual indication-- The LED for M will flicker and the LED for some of
the aperture values between f/1.4 and f/22 will be turned on indicating the
correct exposure (with the use of a Hexanon AR lens).
(5) Warning against a rundown of the cells--The LEDs for f/1.0 (intermediate
between M and f/1.4) and f/22 will alternately flicker. (6.) Indication for
stopped-down metering --The LED of f/1.0 (in between M and f/1.4) is the
fixed point mark, and the correct exposure will be assured when the mark is
turned on.
(7) Indication for completed recharge of the electronic flash unit --
When the recharge of the exclusive electronic light unit (X-24) is completed,
the LED either for f/5.6 or f/11 will flicker.
· In AE photography under a fluorescent lamp, there are cases in which two LEDs for indication of the correct
aperture value are seen turned on. This phenomenon is caused by the flickering of the fluorescent lamp, so
pictures can continuously be taken.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
Warnings against Under- and Over-exposures
Warning against an under-exposure -- The under-exposure warning LED will
be turned on when the shutter button is lightly pressed down. In this situation,
select a slower shutter speed.
· In photography at slow shutter speeds, the camera is apt to be jarred when it is
held in both hands. The use of a tripod and the cable switch designed
exclusively for this camera is advisable.
Warning against an over exposure
The over-exposure warning LED will be turned on when the shutter button is
lightly depressed. Select a faster shutter speed.
Low Battery Warning Signal
In case new AA alkali manganese dry cells are in use, 15 rolls of 36-exposure film may be taken before a
warning appears for a drop in voltage. When the AA batteries become weak, the under/ over exposure warning
lamps will light in an alternating sequence, signaling "low battery power". You might as well replace the cells
with new ones as soon as possible. The cells may be exchanged during the course of the shooting of one roll of
film.
There is still enough power to shoot approximately five more rolls of film, after which all system will
automatically turn off until replacement batteries are installed.
· When the battery cells are to be exchanged with new ones during the course of the shooting of one roll of film,
put me lens cap, set the reloaded battery compartment to the camera body and depress the shutter button. One
frame will not be exposed, preventing the overlapping of pictures.
· Avoid continuous shooting when the warning lamp for the battery voltage Is turned on.
· During low battery power condition, the correct exposure LED will light, and the under and over exposure
warning LED's will cycle (Pulse) at a faster rate.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
· For stopped-down metering with a warning for a drop in voltage, the correct exposure will be assured the LED
of f/1.0 (in between M and f/1.4) will stop flickering and will be turned on.
Photography with Self Timer
When the self timer switch is depressed the red LED will start to pulse, at
an even faster sequential rate to help the subjects determine the moment of
shutter release (picture taking). The time for self timer operation is 10
seconds.
· To obtain better exposures when using the self timer--
When the self-timer is in used or when a picture is to be taken with the eye
detached from the eyepiece, shield the eyepiece with the adjusting ring of
the hand strap to prevent light from inversely straying into the eyepiece.
The correct exposure may not be assured, if light inversely strays into the
eyepiece.
1) Divide the adjusting ring of the strap into two. It will be readily detachable if you try to bend the ring at the
center.
2) Insert each part into the accessory grooves of the eyepiece and cover the viewfinder windows with the
camera strap.
Interchange of Lenses
To remove the lens, hold the base of the lens and turn it counterclockwise, while the lens interchange button is
kept depressed. Take out the lens when the red dot of the lens comes in line with the lens mount/dismount
indicator of the camera body (red dot).
To install a lens, align the red dot of the lens with the lens mount/dis. mount indicator (red dot) of the camera
body and lightly sink the lens into the camera body. Hold the lens and turn it clockwise until it stops with a
clicking sound.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
B (Bulb) Exposure
The B (bulb) exposure mechanism is used for an exposure of more than
three seconds. Set the shutter speed dial to B and depress the shutter
button, and the shutter will be opened. When the finger is detached from
the button, the shutter will be closed. If your camera is set to manual and
a desired shutter speed, a long-time exposure may be made.
· For a time (B) exposure, it is advisable to use a tripod and a Konica
FS-1 cable switch which are available from your photo dealer.
· Fit the cable switch into the accessory terminal connector. The accessory terminal connector is also the
attachment point for a cableless switch and intervalometer.
Manual Photography
To manually set the exposure with your Konica FS-1, merely set the lens
to any aperture other than the AE position. A red LED will pulse at the
"M" mark in the viewfinder to signify manual operation.
The Konica FS-1 through the lens (TTL)--automatic exposure (AK)
system operates at all times, even during manual operation displaying the
correct exposure in the viewfinder, for the scene, even though you have
set an aperture and shutter speed combination manually.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
Selection of Shutter Speed
The shutter speeds range from B 2, 1 to 1/1000 sec.
The shutter speeds are calibrated on the dial. An
intermediate point between readings is not usable,
so make sure that the dial clicks into position.
Your camera is equipped with a system of giving
priority to shutter speed. Depending on the
brightness and movement of a subject, a shutter
speed may be optionally selected.
Basis for Shutter Speed Selection
In a broad term, the recommended shutter speed is 1/125 to 1/250 sec. for outdoor photography and 1/30 to 1/60
sec. for outdoor shooting. For a moving subject, determine the shutter speed in the following manner:
1) If you want a moving subject to look still in a finished picture select a fast speed from a range of 1/250 to
1./;000 second.
2) If you want to stress the movement of a moving subject, select a slow speed from a range of 1/30 to 1/60
second.
Aperture vs Depth-of-Field
When the lens is focused on a subject
there is a range around the subject
which will be clearly be delineated in a
finished picture. This range is known
as a depth of field.
1) The larger the aperture value (i.e., the smaller the lens aperture),View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
2) the longer the camera-to-subject distance, 3) the shorter the focal length, the greater the depth of field. The
depth of field is shallow for the area in front of the focal point and deep for the area behind. The actual depth
may be known by checking the depth-of-field scale.
Reading of Depth of-Field Scale
For a depth-of-field scale, identical aperture readings are calibrated in parallel on both sides of the distance
index mark. The range which is sandwiched between a pair of identical aperture readings is a depth of field in
which the image will be clearly delineated in a finished picture.
For example when the camera-to-subject distance is 7 m with a 40 mm standard lens, the depth of field will be
about 5~10 m for f/4 and about 3 m to infinity for f/8.
The red colored "4" on the depth-of-field scale is an infrared compensation mark, which is used for a
compensation of the focal point with the use of infrared film. For example, if the camera-to-subject distance is
infinity, the infinity mark will be brought in line with the infrared compensation mark.
When priority is to be given to the determination of a lens aperture, turn the shutter speed dial while looking
through the finder, slightly press down the shutter button and change the shutter speed so that the LED will be
turned on at the reading of the desired lens aperture.
Exposure Compensation for Backlight Photography
In normal TTL-AE photography, the
correct exposure may be obtained.
However, in a situation where the subject
is in backlight, where there is much
difference between the bright and dim
parts of the main subject's periphery, or
where it is desirable to produce special
effects in a finished picture, the exposure
may be compensated to raise the effects.
In a situation where the subject is dark against a bright background scene.
The AE responds to the overall bright background and in some cases the subject may appear dark
(underexposed). For such situations:
1 ) You may change the ASA scale by half to compensate for the backlight situation and shoot in AE mode.
Example: ASA of film 400, change ASA scale to 200 or 2) You may note the aperture LED in the viewfinder
and manually set the aperture ring on the lens by one stop. For example: meter reading AE=f11, set lens
manually to f8.
In a situation where the subject is bright and background dark, reverse the above instructions.
1) Double the ASA number. Example: 400 to 800 or 2) You may read the aperture in the viewfinder and set the
lens manually to the next f stop. Example: meter reading f5.6--set lens manually to f8.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
· After special exposure photography, be sure to reset the AE mark, and/or reset the ASA speed dial to the
correct sensitivity of the film.
Stopped-down Metering Method
With a Hexanon AR lens bearing an AE mark, the correct exposure is determined at the full opening of the lens
both in AE and manual photography, to determine the correct exposure in stopped-down metering situation.
1 ) A manual pre-set aperture ARP lens or a manual pre-set ARM lens is in use.
2) The AE cannot be used because of the use of an extension ring or bellows.
3) A lens of some other make is used on a lens mount adapter.
Exposure Determination
For stopped-down metering, look through the finder and turn the
aperture ring or the shutter speed dial, while the shutter button is
lightly depressed.
When the LED positioned between the "M" and "f/1.4" mark glows,
you have set the correct exposure.
· Stopped-down metering tends to be affected by the rays inversely
straying into the eyepiece. Prevent the rays with an eyecup or some
other device.
· Stopped-down metering is also done for microscopic photography.
Adjust the shutter speed according to the brightness of the light
source.
Electronic Flash Photography
During the night or in a dark room where AE
photography is unsuitable, the use of the Konica X-24
Auto electronic flash is recommended. The X-24 flash
was especially designed for use with the Konica FS-
1camera to eliminate complicated exposure
calculations.View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
To use the Konica X-24 Auto Flash 1) Use four AA Alkaline or nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries to power the Konica X-24 auto flash. 2) Attach the X-24 auto flash to the hotshoe a top the Konica FS-1 camera and set the F value scale to distance green (f5.6) or close range red (f11). 3) When the X-24 autoflash is charged --ready to shoot a. the shutter speed will automatically change to 1/100th second flash sync speed. b. the aperture will automatically change to f5.6 or f11 as preselected on the X-24 scale. c. the LED in the viewfinder at f5.6 or f11 will pulse indicating that the flash is ready. If the picture is taken before the flash is ready, the picture will be exposed in AE mode. Be sure to observe the under/over exposure warning signals. · With flash photography using the self timer, check that the charge is complete before depressing the self timer switch. The range for automatic flash is: ASA 100 film--f5.6 0.7 - 4.3m (2.3 - 14.2 ft) f11 0.7 2.1m (2.3 - 7.0ft) ASA 400 film--f5.6 1.0 - 8.6m (3.3 - 28.4 ft) f 1 1 0.7 4.3m (2.3 - 14.2 ft) Use of Other Types of Electronic Flash Units An electronic light with a hotshoe, such as the Konica X-28, X-20 and X-14, may be electrically connected simply by fitting it to the hot shoe clip. With an electronic light without a hot shoe connector, insert the plug of its cord into the X flash contact tap hole of the camera body. 1) set the shutter speed to 1/60 sec. for all types electronic flash except Konica X-24 Autoflash. 2) set the lens aperture manually per the instructions of the electronic flash unit. 3) when using automatic flash units such as the Konica X-24, set the lens aperture as indicated by the autoflash. 4) for manual flash units, determine the correct aperture to set by dividing the guide number by the camera to subject distance. Example: Using ASA 100 film with a Konica X-20 flash, you will get a guide number (GN) of 20, divided by the distance (5 meters) results in a lens aperture of f4 (20 . 5 = 4). Use of the Strap The strap for the Konica FS-1 is constructed of wide, very durable nylon which can be used either as an adjustable neck strap or functional hand strap. · To use as Neck Strap 1) Open the lock at the tip of the suspension ring. 2) Insert the lock through the strap eyelet on the front of the camera body and close it. Make sure that the side bearing a Konica mark faces outside. 3) Insert the other end of the strap through the eyelet on the back of the camera body and fasten the drum- shaped button into the long cut of the strap. 4) The length of the neckstrap can be adjusted by flipping up the lever at the mid point of the strap.View original page 17
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· To use as a Hand Strap 1 ) The shorter strap fitted to the back is for use as a hand strap. Hold the base of the metal connector with finger tips. 2) Insert the hand strap about 3 cm, and push down the stopper pin outward. 3) Pull out the straps and separate them. Detach the longer one from the camera. 4) The adjustment ring fitted to the hand strap may be used in tightening the wrist with the strap or preventing light from straying into the eyepiece. Precautions for use · At cold places where the temperature is below 0° C, the batteries will run down. Warm your camera before you use it. · When the battery cells are to be exchanged, use AA alkali manganese dry cells. All the four cells must be replaced. · When you know you will use the camera at a cold place, make sure that you will have spare battery cells and keep them warm with your body or in some other means to prevent a drop in the battery performance. Specifications of the Konica FS-1 Type: 35mm focal plane shutter TTL-AE single lens reflex camera with built-in auto-winder Film: 35mm film in cartridge Picture size: 24 x 36mm Standard lens: Konica Hexanon AR 40mm f/1.8 (five groups and six elements), closest taking distance 0.45m Mount: Bayonet-type Konica mount 11 Aperture mechanism: AE-type fully automatic aperture with smallest aperture at f/22. Shutter: Digital-controlled, vertically travel electronic metal focal plane shutter Shutter speeds: B. 2, 1 ~ 1 /1000 sec. Synchro: Hot shoe and X contact with synchro socket, automatically set to 1/100sec. with exclusive Konica Auto Strobo X-24. Manually set to 2 ~ 1/60 sec. with electronic flash other than X-24. Synchronized with M. FP and MF bulbs at 1/30 sec. and slower shutter speeds. Self-timer: Digital-controlled electronic self-timerView original page 18
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Finder: Pentaprism eye-level finder, magnification X0.67 (at infinity with 40mm standard lens), field-of-view ratio 90%, real-image alignment system with split-image, microdiaprism and mat plane View-finder information: LED for one of the apertures in range of f/1.4 ~ 22 lights for correct exposure in AE photography. LED for f/1.0 (intermediate between M and f/1.4) flickers for under-exposure, whereas LED for f/22 flickers for an-over-exposure. The LED for M flickers and that for one of the apertures in range of f/1.4 ~ 22 lights up (in use of Hexanon AR lens). LEDs for f/1.0 (intermediate between M and f/1.4) and f/22 alternately flicker for a drop in voltage. LED for f/1.0 (intermediate between M and f/1.4) lights up for stopped down metering. LED for f/5.6 or f/11 flickers for electronic light charge with exclusive X-24. Exposure adjustment: TTL metering at full lens opening, shutter-speed priority aperture control system with gallium-arsenid-phosphorus compound photocell · AE-type fully automatic aperture lens (metering at full lens opening): Automatic aperture control system with priority given to shutter speed selection for AE photography reading of correct aperture value coupled to film speed, shutter speed and f-value at full lens opening · Manual aperture lens (stopped-down metering): System of alignment with fixed point coupled to film speed, shutter speed and lens aperture AE coupling range: EV0 (at 2 sec. with f/1.4) ~ EV19 (at 1/1000 sec. with f/22) with ASA 100. EV 0.7 (at 2 sec. with f/2.8) to EV19 (at f/22 with 1/1000 sec.) with f/1.8 lens, Film speed range: ASA 25 ~ 3,200 Film loading: Konica Autoload system Film wind: Auto advance with motor inside take up roller Film rewind: Crank type with film rewind button automatically returning to original position. Film counter: Counts number of frames exposed with auto return to start "s". Batteries: Four 1.5V AA alkali manganese dry cells. Others: Exclusive electronic flash Konica Auto Strobo X-24. Camera is automatically switched to electronic flash photography with mounting of X-24. Dimensions and weight: 146 x 90 x 73mm, 7009 (minus batteries) with f/1.8 lens, 146 x 90 x 46mm, 5609 (minus batteries) without lensView original page 19
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· The descriptions in "Lower Battery Warning Signal" starting that continuous shooting may be done at a speed of 1.5 frames per second and that the use of new AA alkali manganese dry cells makes it possible to expose 15 rolls of 36-exposure film until the appearance of a battery rundown signal is based on Konishiroku's own specifications. * The specifications and design are subject to change without notice. * Designer Case - This smartly designed case in two tone brown/ beige simulated suede, provides superb flexibility for use as a shoulder case or belt case. It is "designer styled" to match the Konica FS-1 future design. * Carrying Bag - "Designer styled" in two tone beige/brown simulated suede, this functional bag holds the Konica. FS-1 camera plus standard lens, Konica X-24 Auto flash accessory lenses and several rolls of film-- supplied with wide shoulder strap. * Konica X-24 Automatic Electronic Flash This flash unit was especially created for use with the Konica FS-1 camera. It conforms to the FS-1 camera contours and functions in collaboration with the Konica FS-1 central processing unit (CPU) for automatic flash operation. When mounted stop the Konica FS-1 camera, you only set the automatic distance control (green f5.6 or red f11). When the X-24 is turned on and reaches 95% of flash power, it automatically signals the Konica FS-1 camera to change shutter speed to a fast 1/100th second, to change the lens aperture to f5.6 or f11 and displays a blinking LED signal in the viewfinder that the flash is ready. * Cable Switch - This switch type cable release is used in place of the conventional cable release since, the Konica FS-1 features an electromagnetic release mechanism. When this switch is connected to the terminal of the camera, it is possible to trip the shutter by operating the hand-held switch. This switch is useful for bulb exposure and also close-ups, telephoto shots, and also helps cancel out camera shake when using slow shutter speeds. * Remote Control Switch - The cord is 5m in length. Operating the switch on your end of the cord, the shutter may be released at a place away from the camera. * Double Cable Switch - The double cable release switch for the use of Auto Bellows with an automatic aperture makes it possible to use any Auto Bellows on the Konica FS-1. * Interval Timer (To be put on sale) This device allows photographs to be taken repeatedly at fixed intervals of time. When it is mounted on the camera and the switch is turned on, the shutter is repeatedly tripped at the pre-set * Close-up Lens - This lens permits AE close-ups simply by screwing it onto the front of the lens and mounting it in place. This makes close-up photographs of plants and flowers as well as copies of documents and pictures easy work.View original page 20
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* Angle-Magnifier - This helpful gadget makes it possible to look into the viewfinder from above the camera and it comes in handy for when pictures are to be taken at a low level such as in copying, close-ups and micro- photography. Furthermore, when the lever is rotated, the image in the center of the viewfinder is enlarged two- fold with the magnifying glass and so focusing can be performed very accurately for close-ups, copying, telephoto photography and micro-photography. * Cable-less Switch (To be put on sale) This switch is made up of a receiver, which will be fitted to the camera, and a transmitter, which will be used on your side. The infra-red rays transmitted by the transmitter will be intercepted by the receiver, making it possible to operate the shutter with electric signals. Only the Konica FS-1 with an automatic wind AE mechanism makes unmanned photographing possible and fully displays its performance in taking, say, ecological pictures of animals, to which man cannot come.View original page 21
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