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Vivitar XV-3 User manual
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VivitanVivitarCorporation
Santa Monica, CA 90406 USA
Subsidiaries/Tochtergesellschaften/ Filiales/Sucursales
VivitarJapan Ltd.: Tokyo,Japan/Japon/Jap6n
VivitarPhbto-ElektronikGmbH: Hofheim/Ts.,FRG/BDR/RFA
VivitarCanada Ltd.: Mississauga,Canada/Kanada/Canadd
VivitarFrance S.A.: Rungis,France/Frankreich/Francia
VivitarU.K. Ltd.: Abingdon, England/Angleterre/lnglaterra
VivitarEurope, Inc.: Mijdrecht,Netherlands/Niederlande/Hollande/Holanda =3
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Owner's Manual
Gebrauchsanweisung
Notice d'emploi
Manual del propietario
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Windercoupling
Filmchamber @o
@ Film aperture/shuttercurtain
@ Film advance sprockets
@ Multi slottedtakeup spool
@ Film pressureplate
OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC FILM WINDER
Englishlanguagebegins on insidefront cover. Descriptionof controls
Anweisungenin deutscherSprache beginnt auf Seite18. Q Action LED
Les instructionsen languefrangaisecommencentd la page 38. @ Auto winder body
Las instruccionesen espariolcomienzanen la pAgina 57. @ Winderto camera coupler
@ Supplementaryshutter release button (for vertical shots)
@ OnlOff/Rewindswitch
@ WinOertripod socket
@ Attachmentscrew (locates in tripod socket)
@ Electricalcontact pins
@ Locatingpin-winder to camera body
@ WinOerbattery cover
Thankyou for selectinga VivitarXV-3automaticelectronicSLR
camera-your choice was a wise one and we know you will
appreciateits rugged functionality,lightweightcompactness,
state-of-the-artdesign features and easy-to-use
aperture-preferredautomation, . . with manualoverridefor those
specialpicturesituations.
Allthe XV-3'scontrolsare thoughtfullypositionedfor instinctive,
fumble-freeoperation.The brilliantviewfinderensures
exceptionallyclear, through{he-lenspicturecomposition,
supportedby a 16LEDshutterspeed display and reflected
aperturereadout,to keep exposureinformationat eye level
during compositionand exposure.
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Descriptionof controls
Q Exposurecounterwindow
@ Film advance lever
@ Snutterrelease button/safetylock
@ Satetylock "On" symbol ("L")
@ film plane indicatorsymbol (beneathadvance lever)
@ Snutterspeed/Automode knob
@ Snutterspeed/Automode lock button
@ Hot shoe with built-in"X" contacts
@ fxposure memorylock button/meterdisplay/timercancel
@ fitm speed dial with exposurecompensationscale
@ fitm rewindcrank
@ fitm rewind knob
@ Strap lugs
@ fxposure compensatorindex line
@ PC cord socket
@ Aperture/distancescale index line/depthof field scale
@ Aperturesettingring
@ Focusingring
@ Sfrutterspeed/Automode index line
@ Aperturedisplaywindow
@ aayonet mount lens locking/releasebutton
@ etectronicself-timerlever and blinkingLED
@ Viewfinderwindow
@ OtnlnSA conversionchart and film reminderpocket
@ Ruto winder locatingpin socket (for optionalfilm winder)
@ WinOerelectricalcontacts
@ Batterycover
@ fripod/winder screw socket :- ' '
@ fitm rewind button
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providesexceptionalaccuracythroughoutits 8 secondsto 3-Replace the batterycompartmentcover, makingcertainit is 1/1000thsecond operatingrange. firmlytightened.
TheVivitarAutomaticFilmwinder is an optionalaccessorywhich 4-Check batteryfunction/energylevelby fullycrankingthe film
attachesto your XV-3 in seconds... gives you the professional advance lever@ , then unlockingand lightlydepressingthe
edge in fast action situationsand minimizesthe risk of lost two-stageshutter release button @ to its first (meter "On")picturesthroughinadvertentcamera motionor time lost in positionas described in the followingtext. This will light either
conventionallyadvancingfilm. one ortwo LED's(dependingon whetherthecamerais in "Auto"
lf you'reinterestedin buildinga completephotographicsystem, or "Manual"mode) and confirmthat the batteriesare correctly
the Vivitarxv-3 is the perfectnucleus.Talkto yourVivitardealer installedand functional.
soon and let an expert help you select the items best suited to lf LED('s)fail to light, recheckfor correct installationand, if
your particularsystemrequirements. necessary,replace with fresh batteries.
Completecamera and winder specificationsare on page 17. NOTE:Always carryspare batterieswith you. lf you do not have
It pays to read first-then shoot batteriesand experiencepowerfailure,yourcamerawillfunction
mechanicallyat 1/100thsecond when set on the "X" position
Naturallyyou're eager to start shootingpicturesright away, but (see flash and time exposures).be patient!Takethe time to read throughand understandthe
followinginstructionsbefore loadingyour first roll of film and
headingoutin searchof excitingpiciureopportunities.Advance Loadingthe film
familiaritywith your XV-3's controls, features and capabilities is release shutter lock on the the safety 1-Release button @ @wellworth the smalltime invested and it helpsavoid the mistakes "L" locked symbol from the away by turning it @.and disappointmentsresultingfrom incorrectoperation.
2-Depress the shutterreleasebuttonto ensureshutterForeasyreference,fold out the f rontcoverf rapsof this manualto mechanismis not cocked.simplifyrelatingnumericallycoded camera
pictures/componentsand the correspondinglycoded 3-Fold out and pull up on film rewindcrank @ and knob @
"Descriptionsof Controls"list. assemblyuntil camera back snaps open.
Referto text and insideback coverflapsfor additionar"how to" 4-lnsert film cassetteinto the film chamber @ and push the
pictures. knoband crankassemblydown untilthe forkedshaftmateswith
the cassettespindle.lf necessary,rotatethe knob back and forth
Installingthe batteries slightlyto ensure proper connection.
YourVivitarXV-3is poweredby two 1.5 vortSilveroxide batteries S-Draw film leaderacrossthe film aperture @ and insertin
(Eveready5-76, MalloryMS-76or equivalent).To install one of the slotsin the film takeupspool @ . Wind film advance
batteries: lever sufficientlyto secure film on the takeup spool, making
certainthatthefilmsprocketholesare properlyengagedwiththe
1-Unscrew and set asidethe batterycompartmentcover @ , film advance sprockets @ .usinga coin or similaritem.
6-With the film rewindcrankstillextended,rewindthe film very
2-lnsert bothbatterieswiththe positive(+) sidesfacingintothe slightlyto takeup any slackbetweencassetteand takeupspool.batterycompartment(Negative(-) sides must be facihg you). After checkingthat the film is securelyattachedand tracking
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2-When thereare no prominentverticalson whichto centertheaccurately,fold down the rewindcrank and snap camera back split-imagerangefinder,focusingwith the microprismcollar isfirmlyclosed. particutaityuseiul.When centeredon your key pictureelement
7-Look in the exposurecounterwindow@ which will showthe ihe microprismcollarwill appear to be fragmented'By rotating
letter"S" (Start)centeredagainstthe index mark.Wind the film the focusingrinq the imagewill becomeclear,confirmingsharp
advanceleveras far as it willgo to cock the shutter,then release focus.
the shutterby pressingdown on the shutterreleasebutton. 3-The entire focusing screen may be used for both focusingRepeatthis procedureand a "0" will appear in the window. and picturecomposition.However,sincethe humaneye tendstoAdvancethe leveronce more and you are readyto make your overiookminordifferencesin sharpness,the rangefinderand/orfirst exposure.The exposurecounterreturnsto the "S" position microprismcollar should always be used to achievecriticalautomaticallywhen the camera back is opened. focusing.
NOfE; To confirmthatfilm is beingcorrectlytransported,check
the film rewindknob, which should rotateeach time the film Holdingthe camera
advancelever is wound, Holdingthe camera firmlyand good exposuresgo -
speeds. Correct shutter particularly at lowerSettingthe film speed hand-ii-hand, in grips are demonstrated verticalcamera horizontaland
For correctlyexposed picturesit is importantto set the XV-3's pictures"8" and "C" (insideback cover/flaps)'
electronicmeteringsystemto coincidewith the ASA or DIN
ratingof the film you have loadedin yourcamera.To set the film Automatic ures
speeo: In the "AUIO"mOde,yOUrXV-3'SeleCtrOniCexpOSureCOntrOl
1-Lift up the spring loadedouter collaron the film speed dial systemautomaticallycomputesand sets the correct shutter
@ and rotateit in eitherdirectionuntil selectedfilm speed speed for your pre-selectedaperturesetting,assuring
appearsin the ASA or DIN window and alignswith the central consistentlybalancedexposuresfrom 8 seconds to 1/1000th
indexmark. SeCOndand indiCating"Over"and "Under"eXpOSureCOnditiOnS
2-Release the collarto lock in selectedfilm speed setting. when available light is too bright or inadequate.
3-lnserttab fromend of filmcartonin film reminderpocket @ . To take photographsin the "Auto" mode:
NOTE:ADIN/ASAconversionchart is providedin the pocketon 1-Cock the shutterby windingthe film advancelever@ as far
the camera back. as it will go in a counier-clockwisedirection(shutterspeed
readoutiJ non-functionaluntilthe shutteris cocked)' Rotatethe
Focusingthe cameralens shutterspeed/automode knob @ untiltheword "AUTO"aligns
withthe indexline @ .NOTE:Toreturnto manualoperationit isThe XV-3'sfocusingscreen combinesa centralhorizontal necessaryto depressthe lock button @ beforethe shuttersplit-imagerangefindersurroundedby a microprismcollar, speed/automode knob can be turned'providingtwo meansof criticalfocusing(see illustration"A").To
focus accurately: 2-Focus the lensas previouslydescribedand set the aperture
(f-stop) most favorableto the subject by rotating..theaperture1-Center the split-imagerangefinderon a key verticalelement ietting ring @ untilselectedaperturenumberalignswith thein yourpictureand.rotatethe focusingring @ untilthe upper index-line-d on the lens barrel'For addedand lower portionsblend into a single clear verticalimage. EView original page 14Page 15 · Read text
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convenience-particularlywhen composingthroughthe aperture)cutsthe amountof lightreachingthe f ilm by one-halfat
viewfinder-specificaperturesettingsappear above the each f-stop setting.
viewfinder. lf shutterspeedsof lessthan 1/30thsecondare indicated,usea
3-Depress the two-stageshutterreleasebutton@ very lightly tripod or other form of supportto minimizeany possibilityof
to its first (Meter"On") position.This determinesshutterspeed unwantedcamera movement.
relativeto aperturesettingin the viewfinderdisplay.One of 16 Aperture/zone of focus relativity LED'swill light againstthe appropriatenumber on the shutter
speed scale to the left of the viewfinderto indicate: The sizeof the aperturesettingalso determinesthe nearand far
a) Correct relativeshutterspeed. areasin which pictureelementsother than the key subjectwill
b) Under-exposurecondition. remainacceptablysharp.This "zone of focus" is generally
c) Over-exposurecondition, referredto as "dePthof field."
4-lf the indicatedshutterspeed is too slow to stop action, CompatibleXV-3lensesfeatureadepth of fieldscale @ which
adjust(openup)youraperturesettinguntilan adequateshutter helpsyou to pre-determinethe zoneof focuswhichwillappearin
speed is displayed. the f inishedphotograph.Exampleshowsthe camerafocusedat
30 feetand the lensapertureset at f 8. By comparingthe depthofS-Recheck compositionand focus before depressingthe field scale on the lens barrelwith the distancescale on the
shutterreleasebutton all the way to complete the exposure. focusingring you will observethat fB almostcoincideswith 15
6-UNDER-EXPOSUREINDICATION:tf a red LEDlightsagainst feet at the leftside of the indexlineand infinityat the rightside,
"UNDER"at the bottomend of the scaleit is necessaryto use an indicatingthateverythingf roma littleover 15feetto infinitywillbe
extendedtime exposurein excess of the shutter's8 second in focus.By changingthe focus and/orthe aperturesettingyou
capability(see "TimeExposures").Alternatively,electronicflash changethe depth of field.
or some other form of supplementarylightingmay be used. Under normallightingconditionsa larger aperture(smaller
7-OVER-EXPOSUREINDICAT|ON:tf a red LED tightsagainst number,e.g.:f 1.7)will allowyou to keep your key subjectin
"OVER"at the top end of the scale,a smallerapertureor use of a sharp focus while throwingunwantedforegroundand
suitableneutraldensity(ND) filter is called for. backgroundelementssufficientlyout of focus as to make them
less distracting.Similarly,a smalleraperture(largernumber,8-Fail-safe batteryprotectionis providedin case the camera is e.g.:f 16)willailowyou to maintainsharpfocuson both nearandcarriedfor long periodswith the shuttercocked (not distantobjects as demonstratedin photographs"D" and "E",recommended).In this conditionthe meteringsystemcould be inside back cover.inadvertentlyswitchedon withresultantweakeningor drainingof
the batteries.To avoid this (also accidental shutteroperation),
make it a habitto rotatethe lockingleverat the base of the shutter Manualexposures
releasebuttonas far as it will travel in the directionof the ,,L" For maximumcreativefreedom includingspecial effects
(lockedposition)wheneverthe camera is out of use. photography,your XV-3'selectronicexposuresystemis
General exposure information designedfor manualaswellas automaticoperation.Touse your
In combination,the apertureand shuttercontrolthe amountof camera in the manualmode:
light reachingthe film'ssurfaceduring exposure.At a given 1-Cock the shutterby windingthe film advanceleveras far as it
shutterspeed,turningthe aperturesettingringf romthe smallest willgo in a counter-clockwisedirection(shutterspeedreadoutis
number(largestaperture)to the largestnumber (smallest non-functionaluntil the shutteris cocked), lf set in the "Auto"
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mode,depressthe shutterspeed/automode lock buttonwith a Exposure compensation in "Auto" mode
finger-tipand rotatethe shutterspeed/automode knob untilthe For specialeffectsor to compensatefor unusuallighting
desiredshutterspeed on the dial aligns with the index line (in conditions-backlightedsubjects,for example-your Vivitar
manual mode, knob rotatesfreely). XV-3 comes equipped with a convenientexposure
compensationscale, locatedon the film speed dial @ . This 2-Compose your picturethroughthe viewfinderand focusthe permitsexposureadjustmentswithoutalteringthe film speed lens as previouslydescribed. betting.Plus(+) or Minus(-) compensationtotheequivalentsof
3-Depress the two-stageshutter releasebutton very lightlyto one oitwo f-stopscan be selectedby rotatingthe film speed dial
its first(Meter"On")position,TwoLED's-one steady,the other in eitherdirectionfrom the "0" positionuntilthe desiredplus or
intermittent-willlight againstthe viewfindershutterspeed minusvalue on the white scale aligns with the exposure
scale. compensationindex line @ .
THE STEADYLED indicatesthe shutterspeed you have already CAUTTON;Remembertoreturnthe dialtothe"0" positionbefore
set in step 1 above.THE INTERMITTENTLED indicatesthe resumingnormalshooting.
correctshutterspeed relativeto the present.aperturesetting.
NOTE:lt is possiblethatonlyone LEDwilllightif, by coincidence,
the shutterspeed already set happens to match the aperture
setting. For greaterexposureaccuracy in difficultback-lighted
4-For correctlybalancedexposures,both LED'sshould be situa-tions,your XV-3featuresa memorysystemwhich permits
matched(superimposed)by manualadjustmentof the shutter closeupexposuresettingsto be "memorized"until you have
speed setting,the aperturesettingor both settings. returnedto your originalshootingviewpointto make your
exposure.To use the memorYsYstem: S-Recheck compositionand focus beforedepressingthe
shutterreleasebuttonall the way to completethe exposure. 1-set the shutterspeed/automode knob to the "Auto"position
and cock the shutter. 6-SPECIAL EFFECTSPHOTOGRAPHY:The two-LEDshutter
speed displayis particularlyusefulfor specialeffects 2-Compose your picturein the viewfinderand note your
photography.The differentialbetween actual shutter speed shootingviewPoint.
("steady"LED) and correctshutterSpeed ("intermittent"LED) 3-Approach your key subject and meter a critical area (facial
can be manuallypredeterminedand presetby manipulatingthe fleshiones for example)at close quartersby depressingthe
aperturesettingring andiorthe shutterspeed/automode knob, shutterreleasebuttonto its first (meteron) position.Lock the providingan instantreadoutin the viewfinder.Each shutter settingin by pressingdown on the memorylock button@ once,
speedincrementequalsonef-stop,so the amountof under/over
exposurecan be quicklydeterminedand adjustedif necessary. 4-To keep settingmemorized,maintainlight pressureon the shutter release button until you are ready to complete your. Example:lf the "steady"LED indicates1l125thsecond at f 1,8 exposure.Returnto your originalviewpoint,recomposethe
and the "intermittent"LED 1/500thsecond,you would be pictureas before,checkfor sharpfocusand depressthe shutter
over-exposingby two f-stops(by stopping down to f4 exposure releasebuttonfully to capture your picture' would be correct).
Referalso to "Exposurecompensation"following. NOTE7; The memorywill remainlocked as long as the shutter
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releasebuttonis maintainedin the "meteron" positionand for a 4-Measure the exposuretimeand releasethe lockingdeviceto
further20 secondsafter finger pressurehas been released. close the shutter.
Memoryis automaticallycancelledout when the shutteris released. NOTE:The"B" settingis mechanicaland workswithoutbattery
power.
NorE 2:The memorycan be cancelledby pressingthe memory' lock buttona second time. All erectroniifunctionl including Self-timer
cancellingthe self-timercycle can also be switchedoff by" depressingthe memorylock button. The electronicself{imer has a delay of approximately10 seconds,allowingyou ampletime to releasethe shutterand get
Flash photography into the pictureyourself.For visualconvenience,a built-in winkingLED is providedto confirnncountdownand there'san
Yourcamerais "X" synchronizedat 1/1oothsecond,or at any additionalfeature:the winkingrateacceleratesapproximately2
manualsettinglessthan1/100thsecond,forflashphotography. secondsbeforethe shuttertrips. To use the selftimer:
To take flash pictures: 1-Mount yourXV-3on a sturdytripod,usingthe screwsocket
1-Rotate the shutterspeed/automode knob untilthe ,,X"aligns provided @ . with the index line. 2-Compose the picturethroughthe viewfinder,visualizingthe
2-lnstall yourflashunitin the hotshoe @, whichhas built-in,,X" positionyou wishto assumein the f inishedpicture,thenadvance
contacts,or use the PC cord outlet @ the film.
3-.Followthe instructions/recommendationssupplied withyour 3-Push the selftimer lever @ down from the vertical (off) to
particularflash equipmentfor correctaperture'settingsand the horizontal(on) position.
properlybalancedflash exposures. 4-Depress the shutterreleasebuttonand assumeyour picture
NorE:The "X" settingis mechanicaland workswithout battery positionwithinthe 10 secondtimercycle, keepingan eye on thepower. winking LED and rememberingthat the shutterwill trip
approximately2 seconds after the winkingfrequency
accelerates,
Totake satisfactorytime exposurephotographsit is essentialto S-Remember to returnthe self-timerto its vertical(off)position
mountyour camera on a sturdy tripod and use a cable release before resumingnormalshooting.
wlth a lockingdevice to actuatethe shutter.your XV-3's shutter
will handletime exposuresup to g secondsin duration.To take Mounting/lnterchanginglenses
exposureslongerthan 8 seconds.: YourVivitarXV-3acceptsa wide selectionof normal,wide angle,
1-Rotatethe shutterspeed/automode knobuntilthe,,B"on the telephotoand zoom lenseswith bayonettype mount.To remove
scale alignswith the index line. or mount a lens:
2-screw the cable release into the top of the shutter release LENS REMOVAL(Facing camera front):
button,which is threadedfor this purpose. 1-Push the lens lockingbutton @ firmly inwards.
3-Determine the lengthof the exposurerequiredand depress 2-Hold camerasecurelyand rotatethe lenscounter-clockwise
the cable releaseto open the shutterand lock it in position. approximately65", at which point the lens can be removed.
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. Alwaysremovebatteriesif you plan on storingthe camerafor Shutter:Seiko MFC ES-846electronicfocal plane
extendedtime periods.Leakingbatteriescan cause extensive shutter-metal, verticaltravel.Speedrangef rom8 secondsto
damageto the camera'sinteriorand shouldalwaysbe inspected 1/lOOOthsecond in both automaticand manualmodes'
beforeinstallingthem. Mechanical"8" (Bulb)and "X" (1/100thsecond) settingare
. Protectyour lenswhen not takingpicturesby keepingthe lens provided.Electromagneticshutterreleasehas cable release provision.cap in place.
. Keep your camera'sinteriorclean and free from dust or dirt Setf-Timer:pulsationsElectronicincreasecontrolwithapprox.2 blinkingsecondsLEDbeforecountdown.shutter LEDparticles.Use a soft brush or air blower and make a point of operates.Approx.10 secondsdelay.Cancellableby pressingbrushingor blowingaway from the shutter blades. Use a soft memoryhold button.brush and, if necessary,lens cleanerand lens tissueto clean ExposureMeasuremenfSystem;TTL open aperture,centercamera lenses. weightedaveragemeasurementuses 2 siliconphoto cells
. Keep the camera away from direct sunlightor any form of locatedone on each side of the viewfindereyepiecebehind
excessiveheat.Neverstoreit in the glovecompartmentor on the the pentaPrism.
rear deck of your car. Similarly,protectyour camera from AutomaticMode: aperture priority system-LED lightsmoistureand humidity.Alwayskeep it in the coolest,driestspot againstcorrespondingshutterspeed on viewfinderscale'available.
Manual Mode: Match LED system with 16 LED viewfinder
. Avoid touchingthe focal plane shuttercurtain. display.FlickeringLED indicatesdesired shutterspeed.
second (steady) LED indicates current setting. Both LED's
should coincidefor correct exposure,
Specifications-XV-3 ExposureprovidedCompensation:in 1 EV stops,controlledt 2 EV exposureby rotatingcompensationfilm speed dial.
CameraType:Automatic35mm SLRwith aperturepreferredTTL ExposureMemorySysfem;Exposureinformationcan be locked
meteringsystem. in memoryusing shutterreleaseand memory hold buttons.
Film Format: 24mm x 36mm. ExposureRange: EV -2 to EV + 19 (ASA 100 at f 11.4)'
Film Sizeand Capacity:35mm perforatedfilm in j2,20,24 and Film Speed Range: ASA 25 to ASA 3200 in 1/3 increments.
36 exposurecassettes. Power Suppty: Two 1.5 volt Silver Oxide batteries(Eveready
StandardLenseslMinimum Focus Distance: 5-76, MalloryMS-76,Ray-O-VacRC-76,JapaneseG-13 or
50mm fz.O - 0.5 m or 20" equivalent,
50mmf 1.8 - 0.5 m or 20" Viewfinder:Fixed pentaprismtype - 1 .0 diopter. 1: 0.86X
SOmmf 1.7 VMC - 0.5 m or 20" magnificationat infinitywith 50mm lens. 93% view of actual
50mm f 1.4 VMC - 0.5 m or 20" picturefield. Ratios:horizontal96%, vertical94%.
40mm f2.5 VMC - 0.6 m or 24" ViewfinderDisptaylnformation;Shutterspeed informationscale
LensMounl Quick releasebayonetmount. with 16 LED indicationfrom 8 seconds to 1/1000thsecond,
Lens AccessorySZe: 49mm filter thread. 51 mm O.D. plus "over"and "under"exposurewarningsand aperture
readout.
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FocusingScreen: Horizontalsplit-imagecenter spot with SpecificationsXV-3 Auto Winder Accessory
surroundingmicroprismcollar on matte Fresnelscreen. (F-oruse with XV-3 model camera)
FlashContacts:Hotshoecontactsand PC cord outlet"X'sync'd Winding Time: Approximately0.4 seconds.
at1l100thsecondor at any manualsettingof 1/60thsecondor Winding Speed: Minimumshooting intervalof 2 fps with less. maximumshutterspeed of camera (1/1000thsecond).
Film Loading; Easy-loadsystem.Six-slottedtakeup spool. PowerSuppty:Four 1.5 volt "AA" size penlightbatteries.Either
FilmAdvance:Singleand/ormultiplestrokerapid film advance AlkalineManganeseor sealed Carbon Zinc'
leverwith built-indouble exposureprevention. BatteryDuration: More than 35 successive36-exposure
ExposureCounter:Progressivetype-"S" (Start)to "36". cassettesof film with a fresh set of AlkalineManganese
Counterautomaticallyresetsby openingbackcover. (recommended)batteries. u2O', Contrasting(red)indicationsat "'12", "24"and "36" More than 20 successive36 exposurecassettesof film with a exposures. fresh set of sealed Carbon Zinc batteries.
'oN"Tripod Socket; On optical axis. for bothcontinuousand singleshot,plus swifch Provisions;
Film Rewind; By rewind crank and button, "OFF"and "R" (mechanicalrewind)positions.
BatteryCheck: By LED metering indicatorsin viewfinder, Sup pt eme ntalSh utter ReI easeB utton : Providedfor convenience
RearCover:Hingedtypewithf ilm reminderholderand DIN/ASA when shootingverticalcompositions.
conversionchart attached. ActionLED: Indicatesa) that motoris running,and b) when the
Dimensions(Body Only): 135 mm (5.32') x 85 mm (3.40") x lastexposurehas beenshotand the completefilmframecould
48 mm (1.92"). not be transPorted.
Weight(Approx.Body Only):530 grams (17.04ounces). Dimensions;133 mm (5.32")x 42.5mm(1.70")x33 mm (1'32").
Specificationssubject to change without notice. Weight (Minus Batteries):175 grams (5'63 ounces)
SPECIALFEATURES approximately.
Autowinderadaptablefor optionalwinderaccessoryproviding Specificationssubject to change without notice.
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