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Samsung AF-200 User manual
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- Samsung
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- Samsung AF-200
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- User manual
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- English
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- 69
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- 2.6 MB
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- Film cameras
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PARTS
Rear View (lllustration B)Front View (lllustiation A)
'1. 12. Focus Ready lndicator
Shutter Release Button 13. Picture Ready Light 2, Frame Counter 14. VieMinder Eyepiece 3. Auto Focus Windows '15. Fitm Sprocket Wheel 4. Viewfinder Winoow 16. Film Guides 5. Exposure Sensor 17. Take-Up Drum 6. Electronic Flash 18. Film Door 7. Film Door Latch 19. DX Film Window 8. Lens Cover Switch 20. Battery Cover 9. Lens 21. Rewind Switch
10. Electronic Self-Timer Switch 22. Tripod Socket
1 1. Electronic Self_Timer Indicator 23. Fitm ChamberView original page 5Page 19 · Read text
1. Battery Installation
A. Pull back the catch and ftip open the Battery Cover (20).
B. Insert two AA alkaline batteries with the correct positive (*) and
negative (-) polarity as indicated on the inside of the Batterv cover.
c. Click the Battery Cover shut,
NOTE:
Use only alkaline batteries for best performance.
Remove batteries when camera is not in use for extended periods.
2. Replace Batteries When:
A. Picture Ready Light (13) fails to glow within a few seconds of
opening the Lens Cover (B) in bright (daylight) conditions.
B. Picture Ready Light (13)faits to gtow within 30 seconds in tow tighl
conditions where flash is automaticallv activated.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
3. Lens Cover
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When closed, the Lens Cover protects lens from dust and dirt, lpcks the
shutter Release Button and turns off the power. To operate the camera,
slide the Lens Cover Switch (8) to the open position. When you have
completed picture-taking, remember to close the Lens cover to turn ofjr
the camera.
4. Automatic Film Speed Setting
A. The camera is designed to accept DX type 35mm film. Camera is
automatically set to exact or nearest film speed when film is loaded.
ts. Colour negative films with speeds of:
ISO 100/21' and 400127" can be used.
C. The camera will set itself to ISO 100/21o when non-DX fitm is
loaded.
D. The Camera Door has a DX Film Window (.19) for visual confirma-
tion of the film type being used.View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
5. Loading Film
A. Slide the Lens Cover Switch (B) to the open position to operate the
camera.
B. Slide down the Film Door Latch (7) and the Film Door (18) will pop
open. Pivot the door to fully open position.
C. Gently insert the film cassette into the Film Chamber (23). Rotate it,
if necessary, to engage the Film Rewind Shaft. Be sure that the
, cassette is seated properly and that the film lies flat across the film
olane.
D. Pull the film leader across and place tip over the Take-Up Drum
(17). Take care that there is no excessive slack in film. Make sure
film rests flat between Film Guides (16) and over the Film Sprocket
Wheel (15). (lllustrations C and D.)
E. Click the Film Door securely shut. The film will advance automati-
cally to the first frame. The number "1" will appear in the Frame
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Your camera must be held correcily to assure consistenily good, sharp
photographs. lt should be held steadily and comfortaoty wiriie you are
taking photographs. lllustrations E and F show the corrbct ways to hold
your camera in both the vertical and horizontal position. when using the
electronic flash in the vertical position, holo your camera wrth the flash
at the top and be careful not to block the flaih with your fingers.
7. Viewfinder
Looking through the Viewfinder Eyepiece (-l4), compose your picture so
that your main subject is located in the centre of the VieMinder. The
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PARALLAX CORHECTION MARKS
AUTO IRCLE o
When photographing subjects at distances of 5'6 feet ( 1.7 metres) or
more, use the yellow frame marks. The image within these frame marks
will appear on the film. When the subject distance is between 5feet (1 5
metres) and 5.6 feet (1.7 metres), tilt your camera up slightly and use
the parallax correction marks to center your subject. (See illustration
above.)
8. Automatic PhotograPhY
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compose and shoot. Exposure, focus and film www.butkus.usadvance are all handled
aulomatically by the camera.
9. Flash Photography
Your camera has an automatic flash system. When the lens cover is
open rn low light conditions, the built-in flash will turn on. Observe that
the Picture Ready Light (13) is on before releasing the shutter and tak-
ing the picture. After picture has been taken, the Ready Light goes off.
, When flash is i'eady, the light will turn on again and you can take a flash
picture.
10. Flash Distance
Check that your subject is within flash range to ensure acceptable
picture result.
Film Speed Flash Distance
tso 100 5 ft to 9.8 ft (1.5 m to 3m)
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11. Alternative Flash Ooeratinq Mode
When a subject in shadow 6r shade or is highly backlit, the automatic
flash will not "read" that light is insufficient for optimum picture result.
You can override the automatic system by covering the Exposure
Sensor (5) with your finger. However, you must take care that your
fingers do not obstruct the Flash (6), Auto Focus Windows (3) or Lens
(e).
observe that the Picture Ready Light (13) is on before releasing the
shutter and taking the Picture.
12. Auto Focus Lock
The Auio Focus Lock feature allows you to compose a picture with the
main subject off centre.
A. Look through the Viewfinder Eyepiece (14) and locate your subject
in the central Auto Focus Circle (lllustration G).
B. Gently depress the shutter Release Button (1) halfway and maintain
pressure to lock in correct focus. The Focus Ready Indicator (12)
will come on, and the Ready Light (13) will go off.
c. Maintaining gentle pressure on the button, recompose the picture as
you desire. (lllustration H.) then press the shutter Button all the way
down to take the picture.View original page 25Page 26 · Read text
D. Focus lock is automatically cancelled when www.butkus.uspressure on the shutter
Button is removed and the Readv Lioht comes on.
13. Special Auto Focus Situations
The auto focus system will focus accurately on the majority of the
sublects you wish to photograph. However, there are a few situarrons
where the auto focus mechanism may nol function properly. These are:
1) When the subject has strong reflexions, such as polished metals,
exterior of automobiles, bodies of water, or mirrors.
2) subjects with little or no reflectance, such as black obiects, hair, a
flame, or smoke.
3) Subjects that are very small.
4) subjects with an object in front of them, such as a wire net or cage.
In situations 1-4, focus on another subject approximately the same
distance away, activate focus lock, recompose the scene and take
the picture. (See Section i2 on "Auto Focus Lock",)
5) Taking pictures through glass windows
Shoot with the camera lens near the glass and at an angle of
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14. Rewinding the Film
At the end of the roll of film, the frame counter will cease to advance.
Although the Shutter Release Button can be depressed, the motor wind
ceases to work and the shutter itself is not operating. This feature
prevents an accidental double exposure on the last frame.
Rewind the film by pushing the Rewind Switch (21) to the lefi. When
rewinding is complete and the motor has stopped, open the Film Door
and remove the film cartridge from the chamber. The Rewind Switch
will return to original position automatically.
15. Electronic Self-Timer
A. Using the Self-Timer, you can include yourself in the picture! Mount
the camera on a tripod using the Tripod Socket (22). Compose the
scene in which you wish to appear.
B. Slide down the Self-Timer Switch (10) to "on" position. When you
are ready, depress the Shutter Button (1) which will be locked down.
The Self-Timer Indicator (11) will glow to indicate countdown.
C. Return lo your position in the intended picture and remain while the
indicator light stays on. The shutter is released when the light goes
out.
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(2) Checking the position of the (3) Print indicator
Date imprinting
PRI NT
H,5 FE i
o lf tne Date was imprinted when
o Through the finder, you can the camera's shutter was releas-
check the position where the ed, the word "PRlNT" yvill aP-
Date imprinting willappearon the pear for two to three secofr'ds in
picture. the liquid crystal display,View original page 31Page 33 · Read text
00and 29. lt will advance to (5) power
the next minute if the se- Battery: one 3V lithium cell (JlSconds are between 30and 59. cR2025l
Battery life: 4 years or more
o When the display becomes too
' diminsufficientto read, fortheoperation.battery power is
o Replace the battery as shown. @
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(YR.MO.DAY MODEI
o With the display in the Date
mode, press YR, MO, and DAY
buttons (in any order) to set the
desired date. .
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1 Open the camera's back cover. 4 lnsert tab on the battery
chamber cover into the receiv-
2 Remove the battery chamber ing slot on the bottom side of
cover by turning the attaching the battery chamber.
screw with a small Phillios Press the cover into place and
(plus-type) screwd river. fasten it with the attaching
Take out the old batterv and in- screw.
sert a fresh one, with the plus 5 Set Date as shown at l4l. (+ ) side up. (as indicated on
the battery chamber cover.)
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Trouble Shooting Guide
Description Solution
Subject out of lf the subject is not located
focus. in the center of the vieMinder,
use focus lock. See Section 12.
Subjects must be five feet
(1.5 metres) or more from the camera.
Flash fails to Clean battery terminals with
f unction. pencil eraser if dirty or corroded
or reolace batteries.
Flash pictures,have Make certain fingers are clear of
dark area(s). flash. (Have subject watch for this.)
Flash pictures too Sublect(s) must be within specified
dark overall. flash range. See Section 10.
Flash pictures too Place sublects at least five
light. feet (1 .5 metres) from flash and
.make sure Auto Focus Circle
covers main subiect.
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Specilications: Type: Auto Focus 35mm camera with auto load, motorised film advance and rewind by switch, built-in automatic flash and auto film soeed settino Format: 24 mm x 36 mm Lens; 35mm t/4.5,three elements/three groups Lens cover: sliding lens cover doubles as shutter lock and power switch viewfinder: Reverse Galilean type with bright frame, parallax correction marks and Auto Focus Circle Flash: Built-in automatic flash Power Source.' Two AA size alkaline batteries (not included) Dimensions; 135 mm x72 mm x 49 mm weight: Approximately 8.5 oz, (240 grammes) without film or batteries Self-Timer: Electronic self-timer with indicator light Specifications subject to change without notice. 20View original page 37
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15. Roue d'entrainement d picots REMARQUE:
16. Rails de guidage Utiliser uniquement les piles alcalines pour maximiser les'17. Bobine r6ceotrice - oerformances.
a gond18. Dos - Oterp6riodeles prolong6e.piles si I'appareil ne sera pas 6tre utilis6 pendant une Fen6tre19. de v6rification du film
20. Couvercle du logement des piles 2. Remplacer les Piles lorsque:
21. Interrupteur de rembobinage A. le t6moin d'autorisation de prise de vue (13) ne s'allume pas en
22. Taraudage pour pied quelques secondes aprds avoir ouvert le volet d'objectif (8) en
23. Logement du film, conditions d'6clairage brillant (lumidre de jour);
B. le t6moin d'autorisation de prise de vue (13) ne s'allume pas avant
30 secondes en conditions de faible lumibre, ou le flash sera mis en
circuit automatiquement.
1. Mlse en place des Plles 3. Volet de protection d'obiectif
A. Tirer en arridre le loquet et soulever le couvercle du logement des Ferm6, le volet d'objectif protdge I'objectif contre la poussidre et les
piles (20) rayures, bloque le d6clencheur et met I'appareil photo hors circuit. Pour
B. Introduire deux piles alcalines type AA en respectant les polarit6s faire fonctionner I'appareil, faire glisser le curseur du volet (B) vers la
positive (*) et negative (-) indiqu6es sur la face int6rieure du position ouverte. Aprds avoir termin6 de prendre les vues, ne pas
couvercle du logement. oublier de lermer le volet d'objectif pour mettre I'appareil hors circuit.
C. Fermer le couvercle, en pressant jusqu'd I'encliquetage.
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10. Plages d'utlllsation du llash
www.butkus.usBlocage de la mise au Point V6rifier que le suiet se trouve d la port6e de l'6clair pour garantir des 12.
photos acceptables La capacit6 de blocage de la mise au point permet au photographe de faire une photo dans laquelle le sujet principal ne se trouve pas au
Sensibilite du film Distances d'emploi du flash centre de I'image.
lso 100 1.5 m A 3 m (5 pi. d 98 pi.) A. Regarder A travers I'oculaire du viseur (14) et positionner le suiet
rso 400 1.5 m d 4 m (5 pi d 13 pi) dans le cercle de mise au point automatique au centre du champ
du viseur (v. figure G).
11. Moyen suppl6mentalre d'emploi du flash B Presser le declencher (1) iusqu'd mi-course et le maintenir dans
Lorsqu'un sujet ombrag6 est fortement 6clair6 de I'arridre, le senseur cette position pour bloquer la mise au point. Lampe de
du flash ne peut pas d6tecter que l'6clairage du devant du sujet est controle de mise au point (12) s'allume, et le tdmoin
insuffisant pour une bonne photo. d'autorisation (13) s'6tergnera.
On peut d6brayer le systeme automatique en couvrant du doigt le C. Tout en continuant la pression sur le d6clencheur, recadrer I'image
senseur du posemdtre (5). Toutefois, il faut prendre soin que les doigts comme on veut (v. figure H). Ensuite, presser le d6clencheur
ne couvrent pas le flash (6), les fenetres d'autofocus (3) ou I'objectif compldtement vers le bas pour faire la photo.
(e) D. Le blocage de la mise au poinl s'annule automatiquement lorsque
S'assurer que le t6moin d'autorisation de prise de vue (13) est la pression sur le declencheur cesse et le temoin d'autorisation
allum6 avant de presser le d6clencheur pour faire la photo. s'allume.
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13. Cas sp6claux de mise au point automatique
Le systdme autofocus assure une mise au point pr6cise sur la plupart 14. Remboblnage du lllm
des sujets. Cependant, il se peut que dans certains cas, ce m6canisme A la fin du rouleau, re compleur de vues cessera d'avancer. Bien que le
ne fonctionne pas de faqon satisfaisante; par exemple, dans le cas : bouton du d6clencheur peulOtre press6, le moteur d'entrainement ne
1) des sujets extr6mement r6fl6chissants tels que m6taux polis, tourne plus et I'obturateur ne fonctionne pas - emp6chant ainsi toute surimpression de la dernidre vue. ext6rieurs de voitures, 6tendues d'eau ou miroirs;
2) des sujets peu ou pas r6fl6chissants tels qu'objets noirs, cheveux, Rembobiner le film en d6plaqant le curseur de rembobinage (21) vers la gauche. Lorsque le rembobinage est termine et le moleur flamme ou fum6e;
3) des sujets trds petits; arr6l6, ouvrir le dos de I'appareil et retirer la cartouche de film du
4) des sujets se trouvant derridre certains 6l6ments tels que grillages logement. Le curseur de rembobinage retournera automatiquement A sa position ant6rieure. ou barreaux de cage.
Dans les cas 1 d 4, mettre au point sur un autre sujet se trouvanl 15. Retardateur 6lectronique
approximativement a la m6me distance, bloquer la mise au point A. A I'aide du retardateur, le photographe peut entrer soi-m6me dans
comme d6crit, recadrer la scdne et d6clencher. (Voir la section 12, la photo. Monter I'appareil sur un tr6pied au moyen du taraudage
"Blocage de la mise au point".) pour pied (22). Cadrer la scdne Cans lequel on veut se
5) de la prise de vues d travers les vitres : photographier
Prendre la photo en tenant I'appareil prds de la vitre et sous un B. Faire glisser I'interrupteur du retardateur ('10) vers le bas. Une fois
anole d'environ 20o. pr6t, presser le declencheur (1), qui s'enclenchera en position
enfonc6e. Le t6moin (11) du retardateur s'allumera pour signaler le
comote a rebours.
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