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Nishika 3-D camera Owners User manual
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General 3-D Guidelines graphed from as close as 6 feet when they are in
fact the main subject of the composition. 1. Use your Nishika 3-D camera in a horizontal
position only. 9. Avoid photographing people from farther
away than 25 feet. 2. Include foreground obiects that visually
overlap more distant obiects in the composition. 10. When photographing a group of people who from distance same the all at approximately are 3. For the most dramatic 3-D effect, keep your there is some so that position them the camera,foreground obiects as close to 6 feet from the space side-to-side between them.camera as possible.
4. Avoid having obiects nearer than 5 112 teel Indoor Photography
from the camera. While 17 to 20 feet is the optimal distance for your
5. For the best 3-D effect, keep your main sub' main subject in well-lit outdoor settings, space and
ject between 15 and 22leet from the camera, lighting considerations may make such distances
with 17 lo 2Q feet being optimal. With the fore- impracticalfor indoor photography. lt is therefore
ground at 6 feet, however, good results can also usually best to photograph subjects at distances
be obtained with the main subject as close as 10 of 10 to 14 feet from the camera when taking 3-D
to 14 feet. pictures indoors. Remember to keep your fore-
6. Be sure that all objects in your 3-D pictures ground as near as possible to 6 feet from the
are well lit, and whenever convenient include a camera.
variety of bright colors in your composition. NOTE: For a more complete discussion of 3'D
7. Avoid posing subjects against a flat back- technique, refer to the section of this manual
ground such as a wall. titled "Guidelines for Taking the Best 3'D
Photos."
Special Guidelines for Photographing
PEOPLE
L Avoid photographing people in the fore'
ground when the main subiect is at a greater
distance from the camera. People can be photo-View original page 4Page 6 · Read text
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General 3-D Guidelines graphed from as close as 6 feet when they are in
fact the main subject of the composition' 1. Use your Nishika 3-D camera in a horizontal
position only. 9. Avoid photographing people from farther
away than 25 feet. 2. Include foreground obiects that visually
overlap more distant obiects in the composition. 10. When photographing a group of people who from same distance the all at approximately are 3. For the most dramatic 3-D effect, keep your there is some so that position them the camera,foreground obiects as close to 6leet from the space side-to-side between them.camera as possible.
4. Avoid having oblects nearer than 5 ll2leel Indoor Photography
from the camera. While 17 lo 20 feet is the optimal distance for your
5. For the best 3-D etfect, keep your main sub' main subject in well-lit outdoor settings, space and
ject between 15 and 22teet from the camera, lighting considerations may make such distances
with 17 lo 2Q feet being optimal. With the fore- impracticalfor indoor photography. lt is therefore
ground at 6 feet, however, good results can also usually best to photograph subjects at distances
be obtained with the main subject as close as 10 of 10 to 14 feet f rom the camera when taking 3-D
to 14 feet. pictures indoors. Remember to keep your fore-
6. Be sure that all objects in your 3-D pictures ground as near as possible to 6 feet from the
are well lit, and whenever convenient include a camera.
variety of bright colors in your composition. NOTE: For a more complete dlscusslon of 3'D
7. Avoid posing subjects against a flat back' technique, refer to the section of this manual
ground such as a wall. titled "Guidelines for Taking the Best 3-D
Photos."
Special Guidelines for Photographing
PEOPLE
8. Avoid photographing people in the fore-
ground when the main subiect is at a greater
distance from the camera. People can be photo-View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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Dear Nishika Owner,
Since the beginning of photography,
man has sought to capture the elusive "third SECTION PAGE
dimension" of life in pictures. Your new KEY TO CAMERA PARTS
. . Inside Front & Back FlaPsNishika N8000 35mm camera represents the
most revolutionary breakthrough in 3-D HOWTOUSETHISMANUAL .........2
photography to date. You can now enjoy CAMERA PARTS AND THEIRFUNCTIONS ... ........23-dimensional photography without the need
for special glasses or viewers. With the INSTALLING AND CHECKINGTHEBATTERIES ....5Nishika N8000 camera and processing sys-
LOADING ANDtem, you get snapshots with remarkably ADVANCINGTHEFILM . .......7
lifelike depth and realism you experience USINGYOURCAMERA ......10with the naked eye.
REWINDING AND
This owner's manualwill show you how UNLOADINGTHEFILM . .......13
simple 3-dimensional photography can be. CARE AND STORAGE OF YOUR
Please take a few minutes to read the in- CAMERA, PHOTOGRAPHS
structions and suggestions it contains, which ANDNEGATIVES ......14
are designed to help you obtain the best pos- GUIDELINES FOR TAKING
sible results from your revolutionary new 3-D THE BEST3-D PHOTOS ......16
camera. TROUBLE-SHOOTINGGUIDE ..,....20
Sincerely, SPECIFICATIONS .....22
WARRANTY.... ......22
NISHIKA OPTICAL SYSTEMS CUSTOMERSERVICE .......23
A DIVISION OF NISHIKA LTD. TIPS ON TAKING THE BEST
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Open the front and back flaps of this 1. Exclusive Quadra Lens System
booklet to reveal the Key to Camera parts The heart of the Nishika 35mm 3-dimen-
pages. Keep these pages opened out as sional camera is its patented Quadra Lens
you read through the manual. Using your design, comprised of four 30mm two-ele-
manual in this way will provide a handy refer- ment lenses positioned to an accuracy meas-
ence to the parts of the camera mentioned in ured in thousandths of an inch. Thesethe instructions. high-index lenses are coated to reduce flare
and increase contrast, and have exceptional
optical quality and resolution. Prefocused to
provide optimal depth of field from as close
as 5 l 12teet to as far away as infinity, the
four precision lenses eliminate the need tor
manual focusing and ensure maximum edge-
to-edge sharpness of images.
2. Aperture Selector
The aperture selector controls the size
of the lens diaphragm opening, thereby de-
termining the afiount of light entering the
camera. The range of settings, also known
as f-stops, enables you to best utilize avail-
able lighting. The size of the lens diaphragm
opening is controlled by moving the aperture
selector up and down to correspond with the
appropriate brightness symbol.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
to maximize the 3-dimensional effect of your 3. Shutter Release Button
photographs. This conveniently located button trig-
,, gers the shutter. 9. Hot Shoe
It The hot shoe accepts electronic flash 4. Cable Release Socket
I The cable release socket accepts stand- units such as the Nishika Twin Light 3010,
ard cable releases as well as time delay which provides high performance lighting
units for self-portraits and group shots that and ease of operation under low-light condi-
include the photographer. tions.
5. Battery Indicator Light 10. Battery Tester Switch
This red indicator lights up if your bat- This switch activates the battery test cir-
teries have sufficient charge for the camera cuit. The battery indicator light (#5) lights up
to operate. lt is activated by the battery when the batteries have sufficient charge for
the camera to operate. tester switch (#10).
6. Film Advance Lever 11. Rewinrt l.rtob
The film advance lever smoothly advan- The rewind knob serves two purposes:
ces the film, rolling the exposed film onto the 1) when used in conjunction with th'e rewind ':::::* button, to rewind the film smoothly film take-up spool (#18). rr
durr,'rg unloading;2) when pulled up, to open
7. Exposure Counter the camera back.
The exposure counter indicates the 12. Rewind Crank number of times the film has been advanced.
This crank foltls out for convenient turn-
8. ldeal 3-D Distances Ghart ing of the rewind knob.
This helpful chart, conveniently located 13. Eyelets for Shoulder StraP on top of the camera for quick reference,
provides information regarding the optimum Two sturdy metal eyelets built into the
distances to position the foreground, mid- camera body allow the easy attachment of
ground and background of your composition the shoulder strap.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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14. Viewfinder 18. Film Take-Up Spool
The viewfinder provides direct viewing The film take-up spool receives the film
of the subject and facilitates the framing and as it is being advanced from its original car-
composition of photographs. tridge. lt has four toothed slots for securely
15. Rewind Release Button anchoring the film onto the spool.
The rewind release button disengages 19. Film Advance Sprockets
the sprocket wheel from the film advance These sprockets are tooth-like projec-
mechanism, thereby making it possible to tions that engage the film perforations to
rewind the film. This button, located on the measure the amount of film being advanced
underside of the camera, must be pushed in onto the take-up spool.
before rewirrding the film. lt is important that 20. Tripod Mountthis button be used ONLY when rewinding
the film. Once pushed, the button remains This screw mount is designed for mount-
ing the camera onto a tripod for self-portraitslocked in the rewind position until the film ad-
vance lever (#6) is operated. and group shots that include the photogra-
pher.
16. Film Pressure Plate
21. Battery Chamber The film pressure plate on the inside of
The camera is powered by two AA bat-the camera back holds the film in precise
alignment teries.
22. Rewind Shaft17. Camera Back
The shaft of the rewind knob extends The camera back, when closed, pre-
vents unwanted exposure of the film to light. into the film chamber and securely engages
the top of the film cartridge, enabling theIt is opened by simply pulling up on the re-
wind knob (#1 1), and closed by clicking the rewind knob and shaft to function as a re-
wind mechanism.back securely shut.
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23. Film Chamber
The film chamber accepts any standard
roll of 35mm ISO/ASA 100 color print film.
24. Thumbwheel
The toothed thumbwheel allows you to
advance the film take-up spool (#18) when
loading film into the camera.
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1. Opening the Battery Chamber
The battery chamber (#21) is located on
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a thumbnail or a coin to push the battery NOTE: For longer battery life and to mini-
door in the direction of the broad arrow until mize the danger of leakage, we recom-
it swings open. mend the use of high-quality alkaline
batteries.
3. Checking the Batteries
Check the batteries each time before
using the camera. Do this by simply pressing
the battery tester switch (#10) forward. lf the
red battery indicator light (#5) is illuminated,
the batteries have enough power to operate
your camera. lf this indicator does not light
up, the batteries are either positioned incor-
rectly or have insufficient power and must be
replaced.
2. Battery Insertion Procedure
Insert two AA batteries side by side into
the chamber so that the (+) and (-) ends cor-
respond with the symbols on the contact
points inscribed on the inside surface of the.'
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1. Use 35mm ISOiASA 100 color Print
lilm.
NOTE: Two 35mm frames Produce one
3-d i mensional photograph.
No. of exposures
on film cartridge
NOTE: lf the exposure counter (#7) does
not return to "S" (start) when the door is
opened, push the film advance lever (#6)
to the right as far as it will go.
The Nishika 3-dimensional process re- 3. Insert the film into a slot of the film
quires a group of four half-frame 35mm take-up spool.
negative images (using two regular 35mm Holding the film cartridge, insert the end
frames) to produce each 3-dimensiclnal of a new roll of film into one of the slots of
photograph. Therefore, half tne number of the film take-up spool (#18). Secure a film
pictures stated on the film cartridge will be perforation hole onto the hook at the base of
produced from any roll of film used in your the slot.
Nishika camera. 4. Insert the film cartridge into the film
2. Open the carnera. chamber.
Open the camera back (#17\ by pulling Draw the film cartridge across the back
up firmly on the rewind knob (#1 1) until the of the camera and drop into the film cham-
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toothed thumbwhe el (#24)' rotate the film
i"f"-rp spool in the direction of the arrow to
r"k" sure that the film is securely attached
and lies flat against the back of the camera'
*itn no slack. Align the film perforations
*itn tn. film advance sprockets (#19)' Push
ine tewinO knob (#11) down into its original
position.
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opening is correctly positioned (see,illustra-
tion below). Be sure to draw out only
film for the cartridge to reach the EBEBB
"norgllchamber-otherwise there may not be
enough for the last picture' Using the
Correct Position 5. Glose the camera back'
Close the camera back (#17) by firmly
pressing it until it clicks shut'
the shutter' 6. Release
Press the shutter release button (#3)'
This willfree the film advance lever (#6) for
advancing the film.
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7. Advance the film.
Operate the film advance lever (#6) by
pushing it to the right as far as it will go.
When you release it, the lever should return
to its normal position. An intermediate dot
will appear in the exposure counter window
(#7).
8. Advance to number 1 for your first
picture.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the number
"-1-" appears in the center of the exposure
counter window (#7). The film is now in posi-
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Correct camera
position
1. The Exposure Counter
The exposure counter (#7) is designed
to indicate the number of 3-dimensional
photographs you have taken once the film'
has been advanced. Since your camera
uses two "standard" exposures for each
3-dimensional photograph, always keep in
mind that the number of 3-dimensional ex-
posures equals half of the exposures stated
on the film cartridge, with the exposure
counter automatically keeping track.
2. Holding the Camera
HOLD THE CAMERA FIRMLY IN A
HORIZONTAL POSITION WITH BOTH
HANDS AT THE SIDES OF THE CAMERA.
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN WHILE Incorrect
HOLDING THE CAMERA VERTICALLY camera
WILL PRODUCE NEGATIVES WHICH position
CANNOT BE PROCESSED INTO 3-DIMEN-
SIONAL PRINTS.
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3. Setting the Aperture
Select the aperture or lens diaphragm
opening that best represents the amount of
light on the subject being photographed.
There are three possible settings, chosen by
moving the aperture selector (#2) up and
down. Use the top setting (Sunny) when the
subject of your picture is well illuminated by
bright sunlight. Use the middle setting (Part-
ly Sunny) in partially sunny/partially cloudy
situations. Use the bottom setting (Cloudy/
lndoors) when the subject of your picture is
poorly illuminated, as on an overcast or rainy
day, or whenever you are taking a picture
indoors.
lf you are in doubt as to where to set the
aperture, it is better to err in favor of allowing
more light into the camera. For example, if enough light for a proper exposure, and you
you are not sure whether to set the aperture will need a flash unit such as the Nishika
selector to Sunny or to Partly Sunny, it is Twin Light 3010 to produce correctly ex-
safer to choose Partly Sunny. posed negatives. lf no red light appears,
4. The Low Light Indicator there is enough illumination for a proper ex-
Look into the viewfinder (#14) and push posure.
down lightly on the shutter release button 5. Framing the Picture
(#3), being careful not to depress it all the Looking into the viewfinder eyepiece
way down. When the button is partially de- (#14), you will see a bright line frame-an
pressed, a red light may appear in the view- outline of the image area in which you canfinder. lf so, this indicates that there is not compose your photograph quickly and
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the sprocket wheel which measures the
amount of film advanced.
9. End of Roll
lf you have followed the film loading in-
structions correctly, when all the available
exposures are used you should feel a resis-
tance if you try to move the film advance
lever (#6). This indicates the end of the roll.
Do not force the film advance lever as
you approach the end of your roll of film.
You may have already shot the last pic-
ture on that roll. lf you feel any resis-
tance in advancing the film, rewind the
film to prevent tearing.
Forcing the lever in order to
"squeeze in" one more picture may
cause exposure overlap, spoiling both
the picture you are trying to shoot and
the one you shot just before it. 1. Film Rewind Release Button
To disengage your film when you have
reached the end of the roll, depress the
rewind release button (#15) located on the
bottom of your Nishika camera.
2. Film Rewind Crank
Fold out the film rewind crank (#12) lo- -; cated on top of the rewind knob (#1 1). Turn
the crank in a clockwise direction. You will
feel tension while rewinding. Continue to
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Camera
1. When you are not using your camera
for long periods of time, store it with the film
advance lever uncocked in a cool, clean,
dry, well-ventilated place, free from dust and
moisture.
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the batteries from the battery chamber.
3. Do not drop the camera, knock it
against anything solid or misuse it. Acci-
dents and rough handling can easily dam-
age the camera's internal mechanism.
turn the crank until there is no tension, 4. Your camera is not waterproof.
indicating that the film has been fully re- Protect it from water splashes and rain.
wound into the film cartridge. 5. Do not touch the surface of the len-
the viewfinder and lenses3. Unloading the Film ses. Always keep
as clean as possible. To remove loose dust Pull up the rewind knob (#1 1) to open
and dirt, clean with a lens brush or soft, lint-the back of the camera and remove the film
cartridge. free cotton cloth. Do not try to wipe off ;,;? granular dirt or dust by any other means or
you may scratch the lens.
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6. Smudges such as fingerprints should Negatives:
be carefully wiped away with a lens cleaning Negatives are extremely sensitive to oil
tissue. For difficult marks, use a liquid lens and scratching. Please remember always to
cleaner and lens tissue. HANDLE DEVELOPED NEGATIVE STRIPS
7. Do not leave your camera in your car BY THE EDGES. Oil from your skin and
or in direct sunlight for any length of time. other substances from your fingers can ruin
8. Have all repairs performed by: otherwise perfect negatives.
When you require reprinted copies of NISHIKA LTD. your 3-dimensional prints, you must supply SERVICE CENTER the original negative groups in strips to 1 Nishika Drive
Henderson, NV 89014 Nishika Ltd.
IMPORTANT: A copy print cannot be
made from your Nishika 3-dimensional
Photographs: print. The laboratory must have the orig'
Nishika 3-D photographs are printed on inal negative group.
a special highly durable material. However,
you should treat these photographs like any
other photo-sensitized product, and be care-
ful to protect the surface from scratches and
liquids which may leave a mark or smudge
on the material.
WARNING: Do not mark or write on the
back of your Nishika photographs! Due
to the special translucent material used
for your photographs, the writing or mark-
ing will show through to the front.
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Several guidelines are used by Nishika
technicians to determine the key subject of a
3-D photo. lf there is only one person in the
picture, that person will be chosen as the
key subject. lf there are two people at dif-
Your Nishika N8000 3-D camera repre- ferent distances from the camera, the key
sents the state of the art in home 3-D photog- subject will be the closer person. In photos
raphy, giving you photos that exhibit extraor- where there are more than two people at dif-
dinary depth and realism. The suggestions ferent distances from the camera, the key
in this section will enable you to make the subject will be the person most centrally lo-
best use of your camera, and take the most cated in the midrange of the composition.
effective 3-D photographs possible. Finally, for photos without people, the key
Overview _ subjectmined bywillthebetechnician,the main subjectand willasusuallydeter- be
The 3-D effect of Nishika photographs centrally located in the midrange of the com-
occurs whenever an object at one distance position.
from the camera visually overlaps another The following guidelines will help youobject at a different distance. The most ef- take maximum advantage of the 3-D poten-fective 3-D photos have overlapping objects tial of the Nishika system.in the foreground, midground and back-
ground of the composition.
When your Nishika 3-D photos are
processed, a "key (main) subject" must be
selected by the printing technician. This key
subject will be the focal point of the photo-
graph, and objects that share its distance
from the camera will exhibit the most clarity.
Objects either far in front or far behind the
key subject may be slightly less sharp.
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General 3-D Guidelines
Include foreground objects that
visually overlap more distant objects
1. Use your Nishika 3-D camera in a in the composition.
horizontal position only. The most dramatic 3-D effect is
achieved when objects in the foreground In the vertical position, no 3-D effect will
cross over or partially cover more distant ob-be achieved. jects.
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3. For the most dramatic 3-D effect, keep
your foreground objects as close to 6
feet from the camera as possible.
Foregrounds at 6 feet will yield more
dramatic 3-D effects than the same composi-
tion with the foreground at 7 feet or more.
4. Avoid having objects nearer than 5 1/2 feet from the camera. I
The N8000 camera has a focal range of
S l12teetto infinity.
5. For the best 3-D effect, keep your
main subject between 15 and 22teel
from the camera, with 17 to 20 feet
being optimal.
With the foreground at 6 feet, however,
good results can also be obtained with the
main subject as close as 10 to 14 feet. This
is particularly important for indoor photog-
raphy, where space and lighting conditions
may require photographing subjects at
closer distances. (See the special informa- IIIII 6 feettion on indoor photography at the end of this
section).
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