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Sea & Sea User manual
User manual for Sea & Sea. 44 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Sea
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- Sea & Sea
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- User manual
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- English
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- 44
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- Film cameras
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasine our SEA& SEA SX-1000TTL.
The viewfrnder of the SX-1000TTL comes complate with
internal ICD display of information. Exposure adjustment is
by either aperture priority AE photoeraphy or manual
photography and automatic TTL flash photography is possible
in combination with our Yellow Sub series of underwater
stroscopes.This is the orieinal SEA & SEA camera,fully
equipped with functions such as autobracket which
automatically corrects exposure from available light in
three steps over *l-0.5EV,exposure correction,AE lock and
2 frames / second continuous exposure.The six
interchangeable lenses,l4mm ard 24rnrn wide lenses,SOmm,
90mm and 180mm macro and 28-70mm zoom,are all fitted with gpars.
Be sure to fully read the irstruction manual before
operating this camera.After reading the manual keep it in a
safe place together with the warranty certificate.
If any unclear points arise in use recheck the manual
then contact the store where you puchased this camera.
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Gontents tifl I
Description of C,omponents""""'4 5, 4 6 ExposureCompensation"""""""'7 L, 7 2
BatteryInsertion "'."'."..'....4 7 Multiple ExposurePhotography .'..........7 3
Power Switch ""4 8 Auto Bracket Photography"""""' " ""'-.. 7 4
Battery Check "" 4 9 Bulb Photosraphy """"""""'7 5
Notes on Battery """ 5 0 StrobePhotographingon Land "".".-'..---7 6
Mounting Magnifinder"" """""" "" " ""' 5 I TTL StrobePhotography.......".--7 7, 7 8
Fittine l,enses""" """..5 2, 5 3 Manual Strobe Photoeraphy-'...........-' --- T g
ICD DisplayPanel """"""'.5 4 Mounting Quick Shoe.......' ...8 0
Film Insertion""""""""""' 5 5, 5 6, 5 7 C.ameraCare and Maintenance......81, 8 2
Settine Film ISO Speed """" 5 8 M a i n S p e c i f i c a t i o n s . . . . . 8 3 , 8 4
ViewfinderDisplay" ..........'....59
Up/Down Button """"""""'6 0
Aperturc Priority AE """"""""" 6 1, 6 2
Full Manual Photography""""""'.'."".6 3
SupportingCamera """"""" 6 4
Focusing """'6 5
RewindingFilm """"' ..5 6, 6 7
SeHTimer Photography"""""".'.'..."...6 8
AE Lock """ 6 9
ContinuousPhotography ........7 0
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Battery Insertion
Remove th'e Battery Holder by turning the Battery
Holder Screw counterclockwise with a coin '
lnsert four fresh AA batteries into the Battery
Holder,first checking that the + arrd on each
battery are lined uP correctly according to the
polaritv diagram inside the Battery Holder '
3 . Secure the Battery Holder to the camera body by
turning the Battery Holder Screw clockwise with a
coin. Condition of batteries should be checked
frequently. See Section 5 for details '
Battery Choices:
*Four Penlight (AA) manganese batteries , alkaline batteries
or nickel cadrnium batteries. (we recommend alkaline
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Power Switch
1 . Side the Power On/Off Switch to ON.
*The camera is designed to shut off the rnain power
supply automatically to save battery energy when the
camera is not in use for about 30 secs. even if the
Power On/Off Switch is left ON.This will turn off
the top LCD Display, but the information contained in
camera rnemory will be retained. Lightly press the
Shutter Release Button to turn on the power and
update the LCD Display. F or maxin-rum battery life ,
power On/ Off Switch to the OtrF i always turn the
position when the camera is stored.
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Battery Gheck
1 . Batteries are in a good condition when the @
symbol appears on tl-le LCD Display Panel. @ :I
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2 . Whren the batteries are nearly exhausted, the C-E
symbol will be displayed on the LCD Display Panel .
Replace with fresh batteries. G -ll ll
3 . When the batteries are virtually dead, the (--,
- symbolwith newwillbatteries.aptrear on the LCD Dsplay t?anel.Replace
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Notes on Battery
*lf the Csymbol lights for about one minute,tl€n disappears,the battery is only capable
of retaining camera memory.However,do not remove old batteries until you are ready to
replace them with fresh ones. The memory of the photography mode and exposure counter
number will be retained for about 30 minutes without batteries.lf you replace with new
batteries within that 30 minutes,the display of the photosraphy mode left in the camera
memory will again appear in LCD Display Panel.
*cold temperatures will reduce battery efficiency.ln freezing weather.the symbol may turn off
and only the (---Z symbol may show on the LCD Displav Panel.lf you are takins plctures
in cold weatheikeep the batteries warm and insert them just before shooting'(if batteries
are removed for more than 30 minutes.counter may reset to "0' 'Film will automatically
advance 3 frames when batteries are reinserted. )
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Mounting Magnifinder
1 . Insert the attached magnifinder into the eyepiece
the camera along its groobe '
2 . Adrurst its visibilitv bv turnins the Visibilit/ Adjtisting
Rins to tl-re position at which the indications within
the finder become most visible '
ICautions]
A special finder is used for this sx-1000TTL - Be
sure to use the finder after mounting the attached
rnagnifinder. It is impossible to look into the finder
without attaching the magnifinder'
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4. Turn the lens to the direction shown by the arrow
until it clicks into place. ) ,L-,
5. To remove the lens,turn the lens to the direction
shown by the arrow, pressing the Lens Release
R;tton.
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Film lnsertion
Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film.
1 . Remove the magnifinder from the finder eyepiece
of the camera.
2. Press the Back Cover Look Release Button and
slide thre Back Cover Latch all waY down.
3. Load the Film Cassette into the Film Chamber and
pull out film leader enough to extend just beyond
the Film Leader Index. Put it on the Take-up
Stmft.
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7. lf ttre film is not being wound on correctly,the film
(::- presence lndicator flashes and the shutter cannot
@'',1,-,L* be pressed.lf this hrappens reinsert the film.
l- [Caution] -@' If non-Dx-coded filrn is used and the film is not
wound on properly, the film counter etc. are not
displayed on the LCD panel. However, the shutter
button can be pressed, so beware of lost exposures -
B . The Magnifinder can be fitted to the evepiece of
the camera viewfinder.
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Setting Film ISO Speed
DX coded films are provided with black - and - silver
patterns corresponding to film speed and number of
exposure on roll. The camera reads this pattern and
autornatically sets itself for DX films with speeds ranging
from ISO 25 to 5000.
[Caution ]
When using our YSS0TTL - II or YS300TTL - II for
automatic flash photography always use the filrn sensitivity
switch for TTL automatic flash to set the film speed. (
Three - level switch: ISO 25,50, 100) .'fhis set value is
given overall priority when using automatic TTL flash
photography. In case of using our Sea & Sea underwater
strobe with excepting ISO 25,50, 100 please use them
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lndications in Viewfinder
Blinking Underexposure tndicator Shutter Speed Scale
Blinkine AE Lock Indicator BlinkineOverexposure Indicator
Flash Ready lndicator LEDs
Shutter Speed Indicator
Blinking Exposure Compensation Indicator
*VieMinder Liehting
An auxiliary ]ight turns on automaticaliy when the Viewfinder LCD is dark and difficult to sr
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(Auto-Exposu")PhgtggfaphyApeftUfe-PfiOfity AE
Whren the apertwe va[,re is set in aperture priority AE
photography the camera automatically selects the
appropriate shutter speed in response to the brightness
of tlre photoeraphed subrct. use tl^is nro& in photogaphy
which uses depth of field ' for exarnple panfoct-s seabed
scenery or macro photography of seabed organisms
requrring fine frcus.
1 . Push Up-Down Button till AUTO appears in LCD
display.
2 . Move thre gear to set the aperture value.
3. When the Shutter Speed Indicator in tt-re viewfinder
is in LT to 30( 1/30 sec. )range,the shutter speed
is too slow to hand - hold. Either select a new
F-stop or mount tlrc camera on a tripod or other
suitable 5Llpport.
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4 . When an overexposure symbol( ) )or underexposure
symbol( { )appears in the viewfinder,the camera is
unable to provide the proper shutter spped for
correct exposure. Adjust the F - stop Rins( to
change the F- stop number)until you are able to
obtain an acceptable exposure whithin the availble
shutter speed range and extinguish the over/until
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Full Manual Photography
You may manually select the shutter speed and the
F-stop number for unusual or creative picture taking
situations.
i . Press and hold the Up or Down Button for about
one second untill the desired shutter speed is
indicated on tlre LCD Panel .
2 . Set the shutter to the disired speed using tl-re Up
or Down Button and information proveded on LCD
Display. Your pre-selected shutter speed will be
shown by tl-e sinde steacly irdicator on tE Viq firder
LCD Display. Asecond shutter speed indicator may
blink to indicate the camera meters suggested
speed at a given f-stop.
* The sutter speed setting will also be displayed in
the top LCD.
Tur n the F-stop Ring until your shutter speed
indicator and the camera meter's blinking indicator
(showing suggested exposure) overlap each other.
This confirm that correct exposure is set.
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4 . Manually adjust the shutter speed to move the
settng indicator towards the blinking indicator.
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Focusing
Focus by turning the focus gear while looking
throud'r the Mewfinder. When the pattern of squares
in the center of the viewfinder disapears and the
imase becomes sharp, it is in focurs.
(Note)
This camara has a special built-in viewfinder which
should be used with the provided Magnifinder attached.
At the time,please recheck that the visibility has been
correctly adjusted for.
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Rewinding Film
DX coded films will rewind automatically when you
reach the end of the roll.
* Film rewinding is indicated by a series of three
dashes flashing in sequence frorn right to left, while @I o*:l the Exposure counter is counting down. {}
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Self-Timer Photography
The self-Timer is used to include yourself in your
prctures and normally provides a delay of 10 seconds .
i . Switch to single extrosure mode.
* If full display information is not showing, lightlv
touch the Shutter Release to the information reappear.
2 . Press the Self-Timer Button. The Self-Timer RED
Indicator Lamp will blink.
3. You can use tlrc Self-Timer in Continuous Mode.
It will allow taking two pictures in a row.
4. To cancel the Self-Timer after it has been started,
press the Self-Timer Button again or turn the
Power Switch OFF.
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AE Lock
When back light or spot light is given to the subject
being metered in AE photography and contrast is
excessive between the background and the subject,
under or over exposed pictures may result. Use the
AE lrck to rernenrver, or lak into tl're camera's dectronic
memory a close-up reading of the subject.
1 . Bring the camera close to subtect to the point ttrat
exposwe will not be affected by the background.
2 . Press the AE Lock Button once to memorize the
exposure. A flickering AEL is not displayed on the
Vewfinder LCD.
3 . AE Lock is automatically cancelled after the Shutter
Release Button is pressed for the exposure.
* To cancel AE lock without taking a picture press
AE Button a second time.
* F o r a c o n t i n u o u s e x p o s u r e s e r i e s u n d e r s i m i l a r
conditions all requiring the use of AE Lock, you
may wish to adjust your exposure using the exposure
compensation feature instead.
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Exposure Gompensation
Any camera's center-weighted meter can be fooled
Lrg \€ry er<trerne li$ting cordtiors, or uien atbmptng
to read very lid.rt (e.g.snow or beach senes) or verY
dark (nisht scene) subjects. Also. when back or spot
lit subrects are being metered in AE photography and
contrast is excessive between the background and the
subiect. under or over exposed rictures r.rsually rasudt.
Expost-ne compensation may also be used to intentonally
take over/underexposed prctures for creative effects.
and to adjust ISO speds away from DX values.
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