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Konica Mermaid User manual
User manual for Konica Mermaid. 27 pages in German, Italian, Swedish, English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Konica
- Model / document
- Konica Mermaid
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- German, Italian, Swedish, English
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- 27
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- 4.3 MB
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- Film cameras
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Fig.22 +1.5 Exposure Compensation Mode
+1,5 Exposure Compensalion Mode Standard Mode
-1.5 Exposure Gompensation Mode
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Display Symbols rrig +r @ Lowblack..1power.Time to(Batteryreplace Powerthe battery.Symbol is 213 blank, l/3
@ Auto-flash Mode Symbol (Standard Mode) @ No more power (l/3 black portion of Battery Power then turns completely blank.). No more blinks, Symbol@ nash ON Mode Symbol (Fill in Flash) be taken. can oictures
O f'tastr OFF Mode Symbol * ileplace the battery when the Battery Power Symbol is 2/3
@ Pre-flash Mode Symbol blank. Wait until the end of a roll of film before replacing
@ Exposure Compensation Mode Symbol battery.
@ Frame Counter * ^{fter replacing the battery, turn the Power Switch Lever
@ Battery Power Symbo. @ to ttr'e uttoiu to turn the power on. The Battery Power
@ Ftastr Charge Symbol Symbol will show on the display panel (solid black).
@ tnfinity Mode Symbol Notes on replacing battery
O Self-timer Mode Symbol 1) When the Battery Power Symbol is 213 blank, enough
''riSW powerbattery.remains to finish a roll of film before replacing the
2) When the Battery Power Symbol is completely blank, the Standard Mode Operation shutter will lock. The battery must be replaced with the
film loaded. Insert a new battery within about 20 seconds
removing old battery, to prevent loss of frame count (Fig.5) after1. Loading the Battery data.
Use a single CRl23A or DLl23A (3 V) lithium battery. This * If battery is removed for more than about 30 seconds
camera will not operate without a-battery loaded. while film is in camera, frame count data will be lost. In
l) Open the Outgr Back Cover @ Uy turning the Outer Back this case, the film will be advanced about 3 frames and the
Cover Lock @ to the arrow. frame counter will return to " / " when the shutter is2) Insert a fresh battery, aligning the @-and O poles as pressed. Resume taking pictures until thq end of the roll.
shown inside the Bittery-Chamber Qp then close the * If battery is removed for more than about 30 seconds
cover. while film is in camera, and the film is near the end of the
3) lf the battery is fresh, the Battery Power Symbol (9 will roll, the frame counter will blink "ll" and the film must be
appear fully black. rewound manually.
* Since the auto-date calendar/clock runs on the same
(Fig.6) battery as the camera, please reset date/time after loading 2.Loading the Film the battery. (fbr Auto-date model only) This camera uses standard 35 mm 135 size film magazines
The film with DX coding. the batteryWhen to replace speed (ISO 25 - 3200) is set auto- is loaded. when the film matically power (Battery Power Symbol is black.) supply.C Adequate
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* Flash range will be adjusted based on the distance and the film speed automaticallv measured bv camera itself. 8. Close-up Photograph| rris. rzr
* When flash is used to take pictures of people, use the Close-up photos can be taken in a range from 0.6 m (1.97 ft)
Pre-Flash Mode. to 0.35 m (1.15 ft).
1) Approach the subject up to 0.6 m 0.35 m, position it to
Flash Photography Range fit in the Auto-focus Frame and- depress the Shutter
ISO 100 0.35 m (1.15 ft) m (12.1 f0 Release Button halfway until the Green Light @ turns on.ISO 200 0.35 m (1.15 f0 -3.75.3 m (17.4 ft) 2) With the Shutter Release Button held at this point,ISO 400 0.35 m ( L 15 f0 - Z.S m (24.6 ft) determine your shooting angle with in the Close-up com- - pensation marks to release the shutter.7. Focus Lock (Fig. 1rl * When depressing the Shutter Release Button halfway if a
I ) Aim the Auto-Focus Frame at the subiect. Green Light blinks, that indicates either the shooting dis-
2) Depress the Shutter Release Button @ halfway until the tance is shorter than 0.35 m. When the shutter is lo-cked,
Green Light @ turns on. correct the distance and depress the Shutter Release
3) With the Shutter Release Button held at this point, Button again.
compose the picture, and continue pressing the Shutter * All photographic modes (except l) can be selected.
Release Button fully down to take the picture. * Camera vibration can be prevented by using a tripod and
* Focus Lock will be released if the finser is removed from shooting with the self-timer.
the Shutter Release Button before taking the picture.* Automatic Exposure (AE) is locked at the same time as 9. Taking Panorama Pictures
Focus Lock. (Fig. 13) Focus Lock may not operate properly with some kinds of*
dark or grey objects, reflective or light-emitting objects, With this camera, you can switch back and forth from stan-
or very small objects. In suchcases, set the Focus Lock by dard to panorama size pictures at any time. Panorama pictures
aiming the camera at another object of similar brightness show a wider horizontal range, for dramatic scenery or group
at about the same distance. snapshots. To take panorama shots:
* When taking pictures through a glass window, the Auto- l) Turn the F/P friob @ from the "F' to the "P" mark. The
focus mechanism may not focus properly because of viewfinder will adjust automatically for panorama fiaming.
reflections. To take photos through glass, press the camera 2) C^ompose the picture in the panorama frame area, marked
directly against the glass. For landscape photos through a G) in Fig. 13.
window, use the Infinity Mode. 3) For panorama shots in the range of 0.35 to I meter from
the camera, frame the picture in the area withiq the
panorama close-up correction marks, shown with a (9 in
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4) Turn the F/P knob back to "F" to take standard size Focusing underwater is fixed. Focal range underwater is
photos. l.l m (3.6 ft) to 2.3 m (7.5 ft).
* Panorama pictures taken with this camera are automatical- * Select the Infinity Mode to extend underwater focal range.
ly cropped to approximately 13 x 36 mm during exposure, In Infinity Mode, underwater focal range is 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
and are enlarged to panorama size prints (89 x 254 mm) to 2.8 m (9.2 ft.).
when orinted. * Distances underwater appear about 25Vo less than in the* Use focus lock when the main subject is not in the center air. Since the same is true for the camera lens, compensa-
of the panorama frame. tion is nol reouired.
* Date/time imprinting cannot be used with panorama shots. 2) The optionai Sports Finder (sold separately) makes it
Please Note: When Processing Film with Panorama easier to aim the camera when shootins underwater.Photos * Effective flash range underwater is ab-out l/3 less than in
When you take a roll of film to your photo shop for process- the air. When using flash underwater, move as close as
ing and printing, be sure to tell the person taking your order if possible to the subject. Actual flash range varies with
the roll includes some or all panorama photos, so they will be water clarity and other conditions.printed correctlv. * For best results underwater, use high speed (ISO 400)
Use the stickers included with your camera to make sure your film.
photos are printed correctly. Attach the appropriate sticker to * After using the camera underwater, rinse it with fresh
the side of the film magazine when you take it in for water and wipe it dry with a cloth.
processing.
(Fis. 15)There are 3 tvpes of stickers: 11. Unloading the Film
"PANORAMA" (all photos on a roll of film are panorama l) When the last frame of the film has been exposed, the film
s'ze) will be automatically rewound. When the film is fully
"Panorama and Standard" (one roll includes both rewound, the motor stops automaticallv.
panorama and slandard photos.) 2) When the rewinding has stopped. chick that the Frame
"Development Onlt" (the film will developed but no Counrer @ has returiea to "i-l': the "fl" will blink.
pnnts made) 3) Open the Outer Back Cover (D and Inner Back Cover @
and remove the film.1 0. Underwater Photography * Often more than the specified number of pictures can be
(Fis. 14) taken (for example, a 26 frames on a 24 frame roll). In
this case, the last two frames may overlap, however.The camera is waterproofed for use to a depth of 5 m
(l6.4 ft). Manual Rewind (Fig. 16)
l) When the camera is used underwater. the auto-focus To rewind film manually (forced rewind) before the roll is
mechanism is switched off automaticallv. finished.
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l) Ilse the Strap Ring tip to press the Manual Rewind Switch * Since all modes are fixed, you can continue to photograph
@. Pitm wili begin to re*ind. in the mode once it is set.
To retum to Standard Mode, tum the Power Switch Lever , :. qpss*r*swry$ffi#S$W$m *
Advanced Instructions'l : @ off for a second, then back on. 1 . Pre-flash Mode <o(Fis. 18)
When taking pictures of people's faces under dim light, using
(Fis. 17) flash, reflection of flash on the retina, sometimes called "redUsing the Mode Switch-l eye," may result. The Pre-flash Mode helps prevent this by
Pressing the Mode Switch- I @ shifts the camera through the firing an extra flashjust before taking the picture, causing the
followins modes. pupil of the eye to contract.
i;'P...r the'Mode Switch-l @ until the Pre-flash Mode
Standard Mode (Automatic self activating flash) symbol (ruroto) appears on the display panel.
(Camera decides whether or not to use flash) * The main flash will operate about I second after the
pre-flash. Be careful to hold the camera steady until the
second flash fires.
Pre-flash Mode (Fis. rer (Standard (To reduce the red eyes) 2. Daylight Flash t Mode)
Daylight flash photography is effective for back-lit subjects,
strong shadows or on cloudy days.-@ Flash ON Mode (Fill in flash) l) Piess the Mode Switch-l until the I symbol will
(User decides to use flash) appear on the display panel to indicate Flash ON Mode.
2) The flash will operate even in bright places.
Mode Flash OFF rig.rot (User not to use flash) 3. Sfow Shutter Synch I decides
In the Flash ON Mode, slow shutter speeds (up to 7.5
seconds) are used for available light.
+1.5 Exposure Compensation Mode l) Presi the Mode Switch-l @-until the I symbol appears
(Exposure corrected to +1.5 aperture) on the display panel to indicate Flash ON Mode.
2) The AE operates normally in the flash mode, so it is
possible to take correctly exposed photographs at dawn
-1.5 Exposure Compensation Mode and dusk, on cloudy days, or at close range, and against
(Exposure corrected to -1.5 aperture) dark backgrounds.
* The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera
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Auto-date Built-in digital LCD display, Imprints
(Auto-date only) time or date up to the year 2019, setting
for date or time recording or cancel for
no rmprinting, adjustable to nearest
secono
Battery life About 30 rolls with flash for half the
exposures (24-exposure film)
Power source Lithium batterv (CR123A. DLl23A:
3 v), battery p9yg9he9! q !9q ig!4
Size, weight 138.5 x '76.5 x 61.0 mm (5.5 x 3.0 x
2.4"),350 g (12.3 oz) battery extra
Note: Specifications and design subject to change without
notice. Above data based on manufacturer's tests.
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