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PHOENIX P-5000 User manual
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- Phoenix
- Model / document
- PHOENIX P-5000
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- User manual
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- English
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- 37
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- Film cameras
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Thank you for purchasing the Phoenit p-SOOO camera.
Your P-5000 is an easy-to-use, aperture-priority, auto-exposure and full-metered, manual
single-lens reflex camera with quartz control of mechanical sequences and shutter speed,
providing lasting accuracy and years of enjoyment.
In its aperture-priority, auto-exposure mode, the P-5000 autbmaticatly sets the precise
shutter speed for correct exposure according to the in-camera meter, at the aperture that
you select. The AE lock can be used to hold your meter reading , While readjusting the
framing before releasing the shutter. Auto control is maintained even when using mirror
lenses or close-up accessories such as bellows. This is not possible with shutter-priority
AE systems.
Creative flexibility exists in the P-5000's match-LED/full-metered manual mode: For
correct exposure at the metered value, simple adjust the aperture and/or shutter speed to
align the blinking and glowing LED's in the viewfinder.
Before you start using your new camera, please read this instruction manual carefully
and get familiar with the procedures of operation and maintenance knowledge. We
recommend that you begin practicing without any film loaded, while reading the manual.
Once you feel comfortable with all of the controls, you can use the camera with film.
All Phoenix manual focus lenses work with the P- 5000 camera.
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SPECIFICATION S ?
e leme nt: Si licon photocell. Type: Quarty'electronically governed 35mm Light-sens itiv e
single-lens reflex auto-exposure camera.
Autoexposure range: EV1-EV18 at ISO 1fl) with f/1.4
Frame size:24x 36mm lens.
Exposure-control modes: Aperture-priority Film-speed range: SO 12-3200 set by film-speed dial
automatic ('AUTO") and match- LED/full- metered that Locks at 1B EV increments.
manual ( "M" ). AE lock:Pressing type.
Lens mount: Bayonet-type.
Shutter: Quartscontrolled, horizontal-traverse cloth
'Range finder: Acute matte focusing screen with curtain type.
central split-image spot surrounded by microprism
band. Shutter speeds: Stepless speeds 4-111000 sec. set automatically or fixed speeds 1-111000 sec. and "B"
Viewfinder: Eye-level fixed pentaprism type (bulb) set manually. Ir)lo;.t s showing 94oh of 24 x 36mm film- frame area. Shufter release: Electromagnetic shutter rclease Magnification:0.9 X with 50mm standard lens mechanism lcks when voltage is too lor for proper focused at infinity. Power:-1D. mode indication, operation. The shutter release button is also the shutter speed scale with LED setting indication, metering switch. The camena's mebr and LED disphy
over/under-range LED indicators and flashready goes on and remains on for 15 seconds after it is signal are visible in the viewfinder. touched. You can also use a cable rclease to trip the
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PREPARING TO TAKE PICTURES
ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENS
Remove body and lens caps as
shown.
Attaching lens Removing the lens
Align the red mounting index on While pressing the lens release
the lens barrelwith the red index button, turn the lens
on the carnera's lens mount. Insert counterclockwise as far as it will
the lens into the mount, then turn go, then lift it out of the mount.
the lens clockwise until it locks in
position with a click.
o Never set a lens down on it's rear mount unless a rear lens cap is
on it, or the control pins may be damaged.
o Do not touch any part inside the camera, especiaily the mirror,
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Cold-weather operation Since batteiies tend to lce
pow er as tempenature drops,
please use fresh batteries w hen
photographing in cold weather and
keep a spare set with you,
preferably in a warm pocket close
I to your body, battery capacity will I ace be restored w hen temperaturcHH rep returns to normal. Lr{fry4 For prolonged cold weather use
Batterv check at approx. 0' C (32" F) or loner, it
The' ca!'nera automatically is recommended to use silver-
checks the battery power when the oxide batteries. lf a lithium battery
shutter release button is touched is used belorv 0' C (32" F), the
or pressed. camera may not operate.
When the batteries are nearly
exhausted, the mode LED ("A"or ,M" ) in the viewfinder blinks to
warn that fresh batteries will soon
be needed.
When the batteries are
com pletely exhausted (or not
correctly installed), no LEDs light
and the shutter will not work.
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FILM AND FILM'S SPEED
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The camem uses standard 35mm Setting film speed Film speed Check Window
cartridge film. Each film has an ISO While pressing the film-speed For indicating the film's speed
fi lm-s peed numbe r, whic h ring release, turn the filmspeed number.
indicates the film's sensitivity to ring until the desired number is
light.For prope r ex pos ure, the alignedplace whenwith theyouindexremq/eand locksyourin
camera's filmspeed ring must be tinger from the release.
set to the corrcct film speed.
Intermediate settings and DIN equivalents
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LOADING FILM
Before opening the canrera back, l.Unfold the rewind crar* and pull 2.Put a 35mm film cartridge in the
make sure there is no film inside up the rewind knob until the back chamberwith its prcjecting spool
the camera. cwersprings open, down. Then push the rcwind knob
When loading film in a dark place all the way in.
or with the lens Gap on, ledingwill
be easier if the shutter-speed
selector is set at "1000".
OShield the film from dircct lightwhile leding and unleding i-t.
O Do not touch any parts inside
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3.lnsert the end of the film into a 4.Slornly operate the film adyance S.Make surc that the film is tautand
slot on the left side of the take-up lever and press the shutter release then close the camena back corer.
spool. button until the sprocket teeth are
engagedwith holes on both edges
of the film.
lf the film ad'yance lever goes hall
the way or the mdn switch is off,
the shutter release bufton will not
wolk.
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6.Ad'varce the film and rclease the Film advance lever Frame counter
shutter until the index points to The film aclvarpe lever has 130" Never force the film adrvalrce
"1rr. stroke after 30' unengaged play to lever when it stops and resists
make the advance comfortable. further movementat the end of the
film, which may be somewlmt after
the common film length (20,24,36
exposurcs) shorn in red in the
frame counter.
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FOCUSING
Focus with split-image spot: You will probably find that
Turn the focusing ring until the focusing is easiest if:
upper and lower subject images in o Split-image spot is used for
the spot are exactly aligned and subjects having vertical lines.
come into one. O Microprism band is used for
Focus with microprism band: lenses from medium wideangle
Turn the focusing ring until the through medium telephoto,
subject image in the band does especially with subjects not having
not shimmer or appear broken up. vertical lines.
Focus with Acute Matte field: O Matte field is used for longer
Turn the focusing ring until the aperture-lenses or for macro or
ln focus whole image in the screen other work invoving considerable
becomes clear. lens extension.
Out of focus
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HOLDING CAMERA AND RELEASING SHUTTER
Holding the camera steadily as shown lets you operate most controls easily while viewing through the
camera's eyepiece.
LEFT HAND To ob ta in s ha rp, blur-free Photos, controls. By cradling the camera in
Thumb: focusing ring, aperture hold the caffEra as still as possible your left hand, you can easilY
ring . and press the shutter release focus and set the aperture, then P hoto (c) s horu s a n Index: focusing ring button gently, the camera should s lroot.
M iddle: aperture ring be steadied against your face or alternative for holding the camera
body. ve rtica lly.
RIGHT HAND Some ways of holding the a re s hory n he rc. lf You Thumb: FILM ADVANCE LEVER ca mera
I ndex: mode/shutter-sPeed grasp the camera firmly with Your
selector or shutter right hand on its front griP, You can
release button shift it back and forth for horizontal
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REWINDING AND UNLOADING FILM
l.Press the rewind release button 2.Unfold the rewind crar* and turn 3.Open the back cover and then
on the caanera bufton. it in the direction of the arrour until remor/e the film cartridge.
you feel the film roll all the waY
back into the cartridge.
O Never open the camera's back cover before the film is
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CREATIVE CONTROLS
AE LOCK
ln auto mode, if there is a great
brightness differcnce betryeen the
main su$ect and the background,
the s u$ ect w ill not be prope rly
exposured due to the light level of
the background.
For example, the su$ects which W.
appear dark against strong ,'W,
backlighting will be under- Mexpos ured w ithout us ing the AE
lock, in such cases, the main lic obtain proper exposure in 1.Shift the camera's position so
subjects can be propedy high-contrast lighting situations the subject fills most of the frame.
exposured by using the AE lock to w here your sukject occupies only a For small subjects, you may need
hold the adjustedviewing meter small portion in the center, use the to move closer (or zoom closer).
readings before the shutter is AE lock as follours:
re leased.
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Long exposure at "8" setting
There are two ways to do this: should be used to prevent
O First set the shutter speed incoming stray light from affecting
selector at the desired click-stop, the exposure.
then turn the aperture ring until no
LEDs light up other than the LED
blinking next to the selected speed.
O First set the aperture as desired, NOTE
then turn the shufter speed The self-timer dose not operate
selector so that the blinking LED at "8" setting.
matches up with the glowing LED. With fresh batteries at moderate
It two LEDs are glowing, adjust the temperatures, the maximum long mode/shutter-speed aperture ring slightly to only one When the exposure is approx. 10 hours. At glowing. Do not set the shufter selector is set at "8", the shufter lower temperatures, exposure time speed between cl ick-stops. will open when you press down may be shorter. the shutter release button and
remain open until you release the
button. This makes exposure
longer than one second possible.
A tripod or other firm support
should generally be used. To avoid
shaking the camera when pressing
the shutter release bufton, use a
standard cable release (preferably
a lockable type for longer
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OTHER FOCUSING METHODS
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Distance scale lnfrared index
You may find that in certain For proper focus when using
situations, it is easier to focus bY infrared film, first focus your
estimating the distance to your subject as usual with visible light.
subject, then aligning the Attach a red filter and turn the
corresponding figure on the focusing ring to the right to align
distance scale with the index, such the point of proper focus on the
as: distance scale with the small red
oWhen taking long exPosures dot on the depth-of-field scale. Set
or flash pictures when it is too dark exposure according to the film
to focus through the lens. manufacture's recom mendations.
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ry
Connecting flash units
Make sure that your camera and flash unit are turned
off. Slide your flash unit onto the camera's hot shoe' We
recommend Phoenix flash units.
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Synch ron ization it, {*;._ n. Set your shutter speed to 1/60 second to assure i
proper exposures. Slower speeds can be used for special
effects. Do not use speeds faster than 1/60 second(i.e.
1/125 second and upwards).
NOTE
For more detailed instructions, please refer to your
flash unit's manual.
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CARE AND STORAGE
o Your P-5000 is a precision instrument which O Never touch the mirror with your finger. lf the
should be handled with care. Protect the camera mirror gets sornewhat dirty, it will not affect pictures.
from drop or shock. lf it drops into the water, the
water will seep into the camera interior and the o Clean the exterior or camera with a soft itotft to
internal parts will corrode with rust. So, please take remove the salt immediately after you use it on the
special care when you use it near the water. beach.
O The camera may not operate properly in extreme O The lens' joint ring should be wiped lightly with a
cold weather. lt is recommended to keep it warm. piece of clean cloth. Do not use any organic
Care should be taken to avoid condensation of solvents.
vapour in the camera interior when it is subject to
drastic and abrupt change of temperature. O lf you do not use the camera for more than two
weeks, the batteries should have been remove.
O Dust is your camera's worst enemy. The exterior
of the camera should be cleaned with a clean, soft o Keep the camera away from high heat and high
cloth now and then. Never use any organic solvents. humidity. Store it in a cool, dy place, preferably in a
airtight container with drying agent such as silica
O Always keep the lens clean. lf the lens gets dirty, gel.
blow off dust with a blower brush, then clean it
lightly with a clean, soft cloth. lf smudges still o Do not leave the camera in the trunk, glove
remain on the lens, please use a lens cleaning fluid compartment or on rear window shelf of a car where
or plain alcohol. Do not use any other fluid on the it may be subiected to high temperature. Or it may
lens. We recommend the Phoenix Lens Gleaning Kit. cause defect of camera.
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Phoenix Rechargeable Alkaline & NiM H Batteries
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