Vivitar XV-10 User manual

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Thank you for choosing a Vivitar XV-10 SLR camera-your choice
 was a wise one and we know you will appreciate the traditional
  Vivitar quality built into this compact, lightweight and rugged
   unit.
   It pays to read first-then shoot
  Naturally, you're eager to start shooting pictures right away, but'
 be patientl Take the time to read through and understand the
  following simple instructions before loading your first roll of film
 and heading out in search of exciting picture opportunities.
 Advance familiarity with your XV-10's controls, features and
  capabilities is well worth the small amount of time invested, and it
  helps you avoid the mistakes and disappointments resulting
  from incorrect operation.
  For easy reference and convenience, fold out the front cover
  flaps of this manual to simplify relating numbered camera parts  with the "description of controls"  list.                       {
  Refer to text and inside back cover flaps for additional "how to"    {  picturgs.
!                                                                       .4  Installing the battery
  The metering system in your XV-10 is powered by a single 1.35 volt                                                             '!=F'  mercury battery (Mallory PX 675, Eveready EPX 675 or
  equivalent) To install the battery:
 1-Using a coin or similar item, unscrew and remove the battery
  compartment cover @
  2-lnsert the battery with the pcsitive (+) side facing into the
  battery compartment. To ensure correct installation, the
  camera's positive contact is stamped with a "+" symbol.
 3-Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten  it
  securely.
 4-Check battery function/energy  level by: (a.) setting the
  shutter speed to 1/soth second and opening the lens aperture to
   its maximum f-stop (smallest number), (b.) looking ihrough the
  viewfinder at a brightly lighted area, and (c.) switching the
  metering system "onl'The meter needle should swing sharply

www.butkus.us upwards from its center (null) position  if the                                             battery is fresh and
 correctly installed. Should the needle fail to respond, recheck
 battery installation and,  if necessary, replace  it with a fresh cell.
*The preceding steps are allexplained  in appropriate sections of
the following text.
IMPORTANf! Be prepared.  .  . always carry a spare battery or two
with you and avoid any possibility of metering failure due to a
weak or exhausted battery.
Loading the film
1-Release the safety lock on the shutter release button @ by
winding the film advance lever @ from left to right until the
locking cam on the end of the lever clears the slot in the release
button, making  it operable. Then depress the button to confirm
that the shutter is not cocked.
2-Fold out and pull up on the film rewind crank @ and film
rewind knob @ assembly until the camera back snaps open.
3-lnsert the film cassette into the film chamber @ and push      -down on the crank and knob assembly  until its forked shaft mates
with the cassette spindle.  lf necessary, rotate the knob back and
forth slightly to ensure correct connection.
4-Hold the cassette in place and draw the film leader across-
the film aperture @ and insert the leader tip into one of the film
takeup spool-slots @
                                                                             .l5-Wind the film advance lever @ sufficiently to secure filmleader on the takeup spool, making certain that the film                                                  i
perforations are properly engaged over the film sprockets @           |
6-With the film rewind crank stillextended, rewind the film very  i
slightly to take up any slack between cassette and takeup spool
After checking that the film is securely attached and tracking
properly, fold down the rewind crankand snap the camera back
securely closed.
7-Look in the exposure counterwindow @ which will show the _/
letter "S" (Start) centered against the index mark. Wind the film
advance lever counter-clockwise as far as it will go to cock the
shutter, then release the shutter by pressing down on the shutter

release button. Repeat this procedure and a "0" will appear in the    Icounter window. Advance the lever one more time and you are
ready to make your  f irst exposure. The exposure counter returns                        l
to the "S" position automatically when the camera back is
opened to remove the used film cassette.
NOTE 1: For your convenience the "S," "12',' "2O',' "24" and "36"             I
exposure indications are contrasted in red on the exposure                      l
counter dial.
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                                              www.butkus.usSetting the film speed
For correctly exposed photographs  it is important to set the
XV-10's metering system to match the ASA or DIN rating of the film
you have loaded in the camera. To set the ASA film speed:
1-Rotate the  f ilm speed dial @ in either direction until selected
ASA film speed aligns with the index mark @
2-lt  is necessary to convert DIN to ASA since the dial is
calibrated in ASA values. To do this, consult the conversion chart
@ on the camera back.
3-To remind you of the type of film you are using and the
cassette capacity, insert the tab from the end of the film carton in
the film reminder pocket over the conversion chart.
Focusing the camera lens
The XV-10's focusing screen combines a central microprism
surrounded by a ground glass collar, providing two critical
focusing alternatives (see illustration A). Additionally, the entire
focusing screen may be used for both focusing and picture
composition. However, since the human eye tends to overlook
minor differences in sharpness, the microprism or ground glass
collar should always be used to achieve critical focusing.
Microprism Focusing
Center the microprism on a critical area of your subject. The
microprism  will appear   f ragmented when subject is out of focus.

By rotating the focusing ring @ in the appropriatewww.butkus.usdirection the
image will become sharp and clear, confirming accurate focus.
Ground Glass Collar Focusing
Some people prefer usrng the ground glass collar surrounding
the microprism for critical focusing. Again, center the collar on a
critical area of your subject and rotate the focusing ring until the
image in the ground glass becomes sharp and clear.
Holding the camera
A steady stance and a firm grip on the camera goes
hand-in-hand with good exposures. Correct horizontal and
vertical camera grips are graphically demonstrated in photos B
and C inside back cover flaos.
When using shutter speeds below 1/30th second, use a sturdy
tripod or other convenient firm support for your camera to avoid
unwanted vibrations or other forms of camera movement.
Metering and exposure alternatives-
Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority
XV-l0 match-needle metering features an open aperture
center-weighted averaging system in which correctly balanced
exposures are oetermined by centering the meter needle
between two fixed reference points in the viewfinder as
illustrated. Needle adjustment is controlled in two ways: 1) by
setting the aperture  first, then matching the shutter speed to this
setting (Aperture Priority method); 2) bV setting the shutter
speed first, then matching the aperture to this setting (Shutter
 Priority method).
Aperture Priority is used when controlling the extent of picture
sharpness takes precedence over shutter speed (see "Depth of
 Field" following). The aperture is set first and the shutter speed
matched to  it.
 Shutter Priority is used in fast action situations where high shutter
speeds are needed to "freeze" rapid motion on film, thereby
taking precedence over aperture size. The shutter speed is set
 first and the aperture size matched to  it.

Depth of Field is the standard term used to describe the image
    area that is sharp and clear in the finished picture. Depth of field
   can be predetermined and controlled by 1) the aperture you
    select in combination with 2) the point upon which you focus your
   camera lens. Broadly speaking, the smaller the aperture setting
     is (f11, f16) the greater the depth of field will be (see photo E).
I   Conversely, the larger the aperture setting is (f3.5, f2) the
    shallower the depth of field will be (see photo D)
   I   Compatible XV lenses feature a depth of field scale @ designed
    to help you predetermine the area which will be sharp at any
    aperture/focus setting. The example shows the camera focused
    at 30 feet with the lens aperture set at fB. By comparing the
    aperture scale on the lens barrel with the drstance scale on the
    focusing ring, you will observe that the selected aperture (fB)
    almost coincides with 15 feet at the left-hand side of the center
    index line, and infinity at the right-hand side, indicating that
    everything   f rom a little over 15 feet to infinity will be sharp and in
    focus at this aperture/focus setting By changing the focus
    and/or the aperture setting, you change the depth of field'
   Making shutter priority exposures
   1-Compose your picture in the viewfinder @ and focus
     carefully on the key element in your subject.
   2-Rotate the shutter speed knob @ until a speed capable of
            ,,f reezing" subject action alrgns with the index line @. NorE:  lt is
    not possible to set intermediate shutter speeds other than those
   marked on the dial and detented. Setting the dial between
    detents makes the shutter inoperable, so fine meterrng must be
    accomplished using full or half f-stop settings as follows.
   3-Look through the viewfinder. wth metering switched "off"
t    the meter needle will be in the center (null) position. Switch the
    metering system "on" by pulling the film advance lever @ into
    the "standoff" position (see photo F). Alternatively, the film may
    be fully advanced and the shutter cocked by winding the lever
    counter-clockwise as far as it will go. Watch needle movement.
                                                   over-exposure    4-lt the meter needle moves upwards into the
     (*) area, rotate the aperture setting ring @ to a srnaller f-stop
     seiting. The needle will fall progressively as aperture size is
     reduc-ed. when the needle is centered, the correct shutter/

aperture combination is matched and youwww.butkus.usare ready to make
your exposure. Conversely, if the needle falls into the
under-exposure (-) area, rotate the aperture setting ring to a
larger f-stop setting. The needle will rise progressively as
aperture size is increased. Again, when the needle iscentered,
the correct shutter/aperture combination is matched and you are
                                                                                                                    -.ready to make your exposure. NOfE.' The aperture setting ring is
detented in full f-stops as marked. Half f-stops can be selected
by aligning the ring/index mark midway between f-stop
markings for maximum exposure accuracy.
                                                            dI5-With the needle accurately centered, confirm that the film is
advanced and the shutter cocked. Re-check picture
composition and focus, then depress the shutter release button
to complete your exposure.
Refer to notes following "Making aperture priority exposures" _
segment (next).
Making aperture priority exposures
1-Follow step 1 in preceding segment.
2-Rotate the aperture setting ring @ until the f-stop desired
aligns with the index line @  . See reference to intermediate  (half
f-stop) settings in item 4 following.
3-Follow step 3 in preceding segment. ;'-
                                                              /-4-lI the needle moves upwards into the over-exposure (+)
area, rotate the shutter speed knob @ to a faster setting. The
needle will fall progressively as shutter speed is increased.
When the needle is centered, the correci aperture/shutter J
combination is matched and you are ready to make your
exposure. Conversely,   if the needle falls into the under-exposure
(-) area, rotate the shutter speed knob to a slower setting. The
needle will nse progressively as shutter speecl is decreased. ,
Again, when the needle is centered, the correct aperture/shutter
combinatron  is matched and you are ready to make your
exposure.
CAUTION! Do not attempt to match the needle by setting the
shutter speed knob between speeds marked on the dial. There
are no intermediate speeds and this will adversely affect shutter
operation.  lf the needle cannot be accurately matched with

marked shutter speed settings, use intermediate (half f-stop)
aperture settings to adjust. Half f-stops are selected by aligning
the index mark-midway between the full f-stop markings on the
aperture setting ring.
5-Follow step 5 in the preceding segment.
Notes common to both aPerture and                                                          1
shutter priority oPeration
                                             or shutter has been set1-lt  is possible that, when the aperture                                                                    1
and the metering system switched "onl'the previous aperture (or    Ishutter) setting is coincidentally correct for the exposure about to            I
be made. In these circumstances the needle would already be
centered, making a meter check advisable. To do this, stmply              1
point the camera at some contrasting light or dark area. See that
metering is "on" then, if the needle fails to move upwards or
downwards, battery replacement is indicated.
2-Under certain lighting conditions  it is not possible to center
the meter needle bymanipulating the aperture or shutter setting
 alone. In such CaSeS, adjust either the aperture or shutter setting
 ore-selected until an acceptable match needle combination
 results.
                                             XV-10's metering3-ln dim lighting situations outside of the sensitivity ra-nge, the meter needle will remain in the black (-)
 area at the bottom of the viewf inder Scale, regardless of aperture
                                                                                                                                                  f lash or some setting or shutter speed, This indicates the need for
 other form of supplementary lighting'
 Self-timer puts You in the Picture
 The self{imer has a delay of approximately 10 seconds, allowing
 you ample time to release the shutter and get into the picture
 yourself. To use the selttimer:
 1-Mount your XV-10 on a sturdy tripod, using the screw socket
 provided @
 2-Compose the picture in the viewfinder, visualizing the
 position you wish to assume in the finished picture. Advance the
 film.
 3-Push the self{imer lever @ down from the vertical (off)                                                                                                                                 l
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 4-Depress the slrutter release button and assume your picture
 position withrn the'10 second timer cycle.
5-The timer lever will return to its "off" position automatically,
 and should never be forced back once it has been set.
Time exposures                                   1
To take satisfactory time Oxposures  it is essential to mount your
XV-10 on        a           sturdy                    tripod                    and                          use                                        release                             a cable                                                  with a                                                            locking    I         to          actuate                      holddevice               and                            the                                 shutter                                          Your XV-1's                                  open.                                                             shutter
will handle exposures up to 1 second in duration. Exposures
longer than 1 second should be handled as follows:

on 1 - theRotatedial thealignsshutterwithspeedthe indexknob line.in either direction until the "8"
2-Screw the cable release into the top of the shutter release
button, which is threaded for this purpose.
3-Determine the length of the exposure required to capture
your sublect and depress the cable release button to open the
shutter, then lock it in place,
4-Measure the exposure time and release the cable locking
device to close the shuttei.
Flash Photography
\burXV-10camera  is "X" synchronizedlor  flash photography at a
shutter speed of 1/125th second, or at any setting less than
1l125th second. To take flash pictures:
1-Rotate the shutter speed knob in either direction until the
1/125th second speed (contrasted in red on the dial) aligns with   I
the index line.
                                                                 "X"2- Install your   f lash unit in the hot shoe @ which has built-in

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        .contacts, or use the "X" sync. PC cordlocket @
3-Follow the instructions/recommendations  furnished with
your particular flash equipment for correct aperture settings and
properly balanced flash exposures.


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Removing the film cassette
 When the last frame of film has been exposed  it is necessary to
 rewind the film into its cassette. To rewind the film:
 1-lnvert the camera and push in the film rewind button @.
                                                                   rn the direction2-Fold out the film rewind crank @ and rewind
 indicated by the arrow.
3-When no resistance  is felt and the crank turns freely, pull up
on the crank untilthe camera back snaps open. The film counter
 will automatically  return to the "S" position when the camera back
 is opened.
4-Remove the film cassette for probessing and insert a fresh
cassette or fold down the crank, push in the crank and knob
assembly and close the camera back for storage.
 NOTE:Never load or unload  f ilm in direct sunlight or under bright
 artificial lighting.
nngg$[g  /  i                l"t           "t"r"h""gi                  "gYourVivitar XV-10                accepts awide                                   selection of normai, wide-angle,
telephoto and zoom lenses with bavonet mount. To remove or
mount a lens:
IENS REMOVAL (facing camera front):
1-Push the lens locking button @ firmly inwards.
2-Hold the camera securely and rotate the lens barrel
counter-clockwise  approximately 65" at which point the lens can
be removed.
LENS' MOUNTI NG (facing camera front):
1-Match the red indexing dot on the lens with the
corresponding red dot on the camera body. Vivitar normal lenses
also feature a raised "fluorescent orange" indexing knoQ which
can be aligned with the lens locking button by "touchl'making   it
easy to interchange lenses in darkness.
2-Rotate the lens clockwise until it locks into place with an
qudible "clickl'

Take care of your camera     www.butkus.us
. Never force any camera function.  lf in doubt, always consult
this manual..
. Always remove the battery  if you plan on storing the camera for
extended time periods. Leaking batteries can cause extenstve
damage to the camera's interior and should always be inspected
before installation.. Protect lenses when not taking pictures by keeping the lens  l
cap in place.
. Keep your camera's interior clean and free from dust or dirt
particles. Use a soft brush or air blower and make a point of
brushing or blowing away from the shutter blades. Use a soft
brush and,  if necessary, lens cleaner and lens tissue to clean
camera lens.
. Ke€p your camera away  f rom direct sunlight or any other form
of excessive heat.
. Take care to protect your camera and related equipment from
moisture and humidity.
. Avoid touching or handling the focal plane shutter curtain.





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Specifications
    Camera Type: 35mm SLR with TTL match-needle metering
      system
     Film Format: 24mm x 36mm                                         {-     Film Size and Capacity: 35mm perforated film in 12,20,24 and
'     36 exposure cassettes
    Standard Lenses  I Minimum Focus Distance:
     50mm f2.0-0 5 m or 20"
     50mmf1.8-05mor20"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         :     50mm  f 1.7 VMC-0.5 m or 20"
     50mm  f 1.4 VMC-0.5 m or 20"
     40mm f2.5 VMC-0.6 m ot 24"
    Lens Mount: Quick release bayonet mount                           I
'    Lens Accessory Size: 49mm filter thread, 51 mm O.D.
     Shutter: Copal FM-582 mechanical focal plane shutter, metal
        vertical travel type. Speed range from 1 second to 1/1000th
      second plus "8" (Bulb). Mechanical shutter release has cable
       release provision.
     Self-Timer: Mechanical type with approximately 10 second
       delay
     Exposure Measurement Sysfem: TTL open aperture, center -
      weighted average measurement uses two CdS cells located
-     one on each side of viewfinder eyepiece behind the
       pentaprism. Manual match needle system by selection of
       shutter speed and aperture adjustment.
'    Exposure Range: EV 3 to EV 18 (ASA 100 at f1.4)
     Film Speed Range: ASA 25 to ASA 1600 in 1/3 increments
    Power Supply: One 1.35 volt Mercury battery (Eveready EPX
,      675, Mallory PX-675, Ray-O-Vac RPX-675, Japanese
      HS-C/H-C type or equivalent)
     Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism type -1.0 diopter. 1:O.BGX
       magnification at infinity with 50mm lens. 93% view of actual
        picture field. Ratios: horizontal 96%. vertical 94"/".





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