Vivitar XV-5 User manual

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Owner's Manual o Gebrauchsanweisung
Mode d'emploi o Manual del propietario

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                                Date: 2017.12.23 13:06:08 -05'00'butkus





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Description of Components
  1) Shoulder strap lugs
  2) Exposure counter window
  3) Combined shutter release/exposure meter switch
  4) Film advance lever
!: 5) Shutter speed dial                        .: :,  ,     ;  6) Film speed window (ASA/DIN)                                                                                                                                                              :
  7) Flash hot shoe
  8) Film rewind crank/back cover latch
  9) Self-timer switch
 10) Lens lock release lever
 11) Aperture ring
 12) Depth of field scale
 13) Aperture/focus ring index mark
 14) lnfra-red index mark
 15) Focusing ringi scale
 16) Film chamber
 17) LED exposure indicator/battery check
 18) Viewf inder eyepiece
 19) Film sprockets
 20) Film takeup spool
 21) Film pressure plate
 22) Back cover
 23) Film rewind button
 24) Film guide track
 25) Film rail
 26) Tripod socket
 27) Shutte r
 2q Battery compartment cover
 29) Memo holder


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Installing Batteries

 1  ) Unscrew and remove battery compartment cove r (28)
   using a coin and the coin slot provided
2) Install two 1 5V batteries, Alkaline type, 4-76 or Silver
   Oxide type EPX-76, MS-76, RS-76, G-13 or their
   equivalents lmportant! Both batteries' minus (- ) symbols
   must face upwards as illustrated inside the battery
   compartment.
3) Replace the battery compartment cover securely.
NOTE: The camera metering system will not function
correctly if batteries are soiled, weak, or installed incorrectly.
Clean battery terminals with tissue before installation and in
between if necesssary.
Testing Batteries
1) The shutter speed dial (5) may be set in any position
   except "8" (time exposure).
2) Press shutter release (3) lightly to activate battery check/
   metering system (heavier pressure will release shutter  if
   cocked). Sufficient battery power is confirmed  if any one
   of the three LED's (17) Io the left of the viewfinder (18)
   glows Failure to glow indicates (a) weak batteries, (b)
   incorrect battery installation, or (c) that shutter speed dial
    is set at "8" position.
Loading the Film
1) Keep hands clear of back cover (22) and pull rewind knob
    (B) upwards to release latch Cover will snap open
2) Insert 35mm  f ilm cassette into  f ilm chamber (16) and
   return rewind knob to its original position. Note: in order to
   properly engage the knob shaft with the film cassette
   spindle,  it may be necessary to rotate knob back and
    forth.
3) Hold film cassette lightly in place, draw the film leader
   towards the takeup spool (20) and thread  it into one of the
   spool slots. Make certain that the film runs between (and

parallel with) the guide tracks (24) and that the
   perforations engage properly with the lower sprocket (19)
4) Operate the film advance lever (4) sufficiently to wind the
   leader securely onto the takeup spool  (if the lever stops,
   press the shutter release button fully and continue). Never
   force the lever and do not over-wind the leader. Take up
   any slack in the film by turning the rewind knob enough to
   tension the film, then close the back cover until  it latches
   secu rely.
5) Advance the film and release the shutter until the number
      "'1 " appears in the exposure counter window (2). Two or
   three advanc elrelease cycles are usually suff icient to
   position the first frame of film ready for exposure.
   Following exposures are reflected in the window by
   numbers or intermediate dots, each time the lever is
   advanced and the shutter released.
Notes:
The exposure counter resets to "S" (Start) automatically,
whenever the back cover of the camera is opened. For
convenient reference, the "S", "24" and "36" exposure
indications are marked in contrasting orange.
A memo holder (29) is attached to the back cover with ASA/
DIN equivalent  f ilm speeds imprinted Film type and speed
information can be torn from the package and inserted in the
holder for convenient reference.
When the last frame of film has been exposed, the film
advance lever may stop in mid-stroke. Do not force the
lever .   rewind and remove the  f ilm as instructed in the
section entitled  " Unloading the Film. "
To confirm that  f ilm is properly loaded and advancing, check
the rewind knob (B), which should rotate each time the film
advance lever is actuated.
Setting the Film Speed
For correctly exposed pictures,  it is important to set the
camera metering system to match the ASA or DIN equrvalent
rating of the film you intend using. To set the ASA/DlN film
speed, pull up on the outer ring of the shutter speed dial (5)
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and rotate  it until the ASA (silver) or DIN (green) speed aligns
 with the silver dot on the shutter speed scale Film speed is
 clearly marked on the film carton and on the camera scale-
 commonly used speeds are numbered, intermediate speeds
 are indicated by dots between these numbers on the scale.
 lmportant! Be certain to check the ASA/DlN rating every time
 you load fresh film into your camera, and set the dial
 accord ing ly
 Focusing the Camera Lens
 Horizontal "split-image", plus Microprism Collar and Ground
 Glass focusing facilities are combined in your camera's
 focusing system to cover all situations. Where vertical lines
 are evident, the split-image is preferable Rotate the lens
 focusing ring (15) while observing a strong vertical element in
 the key picture area through the viewf inder When the upper
 and lower portions of the "split" vertical image converge and
 align as one, the key subject matter will be sharply in focus
 The microprism collar may also be used similarly When the
 key image is out of focus, the central microprism collar will
 appear to be fragmented. By rotating the focusing ring in
 either direction, the image will become sharp and clear,
 conf irming accurate focus. The ground glass screen forming
 the balance of the viewf inder can also be used as a focusing
 aid if preferred, using the focusing ring in the manner
 previously described
When the lens is correctly focused, approximate focus point
 can be read off of the distance scale opposite the index
 mark at top center of the depth of  f ield scale.
                                                                                          /Setting the Shutter Speed
The metal focal plane shutter can be set at speeds from one
second to 1/1000th second and at the "B" (bulb) setting for
time exposures. Threads are provided in the shutter release
button for a tock-type cable release, permitting the shutter to
be locked open for extended periods at the "8" setting.
Shutter speeds are selected depending upon the subjects
being photographed. Use the higher speeds where it is

necessary to stop rapid motion-slower speeds where
  subjects are slow-moving or static.
 To set the shutter, rotate the shutter speed knob (5) in either
  direction until the desired speed or "8" marking aligns with
 the white reference mark to the left of the knob
 Setting the Aperture (or f-stop)
 and relative "Depth of Field"
 The lens provided with your camera (50mm tl1 9) can be set
 at apertures as large as f/1.9 and stopped down Io t116, with
 half f-stops in between these settings. Compatible accessory
 wide-angle, telephoto and zoom lenses can also be used. To
 set the lens aperture, rotate the aperture ring (11) in either
 direction until the f-stop desired aligns with the red index
 mark (13) at top center of the depth of field scale (12). In
 general terms, the smaller the aperture selected (larger
 number) the greater the "depth of  f ield" will be. Conversely,
 the larger the aperture selected (smaller number) the
 shallower the depth of  f ield will be
 Depth of Field
 Depth of field is the area of sharpness before and behind the
'focal point of your pictures, giving you creative control over
 your picture-taking. For example, using maximum aperture
 $11.9) permits throwing close-in unwanted elements out of
 focus in still life or portraiture photography, because
 sharpness is limited to a few inches at this setting At
 minimum aperture (f/16) the reverse happens, because depth
 of  f ield is extended as aperture size is reduced
 Tables are available giving precise depth of field information
 using different lenses and aperture settings, but for
 convenient approximations, the depth of field sCale (12) can
 be used First focus your camera and set the aperture, then
 read the near and far distances opposite the two equivalent
 f-stop numbers on the depth of  f ield scale Example: with the
 camera focused at 10 feet and an aperture setting of t116,
 the depth of field (approximate) would be from a little under
 7 feet to a little under 30 feet.
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Determining and Setting Correct Exposures
 Your camera is equipped with electronic through-the-lens
 (TTL), also known as "open aperture" metering. To determine/
 set correct exposures:
 1) Select and set the shutter speed appropriate to the
   subject being photographed
2) Switch on the metering system by lightly depressing the
    shutter release button. Too much pressure will release the
    shutter  if already cocked. Three LED's (Light Emitting
   Diodes) to the left of the viewfinder eyepiece signal
   correct/incorrect settings"
     The red LED (top) signals over-exposure settings
     The green LED (center) signals correct exposure
       settings
     The red LED (bottom) signals under-exposure settings
3) Compose your prcture in the viewf inder while rotating the
   aperture ring slowly; to a smaller aperture (f/16) setting  if
   the top LED glows, to a larger aperture (f/1 9) setting  if
   the bottom LED glows. When the green LED glows
   steadily, settings are correct and the resulting picture will
   be properly exposed.
Note these points:
Rotate aperture ring slowly because metering LED's are
extremely sensitive and the differences between over, under
and correct aperture settings can be minimal.
Set the shutter speed first unless circumstances dictate
setting the aperture  f irst The half f-stop settings and
convenience of rotating the aperture ring while viewing the
subject through the finder make this the preferred method  lf
the aperture must be set  f irst, it may still be necessary to
adjust up or down after the nearest shutter speed has been
dialed because there are no intermediate shutter speed
settings
The metering system switches off automatically a few
seconds after finger pressure is removed from the shutter
release button, in order to conserve battery power.

Self-Timer Pictures
 The self-timer switch (9) permits you to photograph yourself
 by delaying the shutter release. To use this device:
 1) Mount the camera firmly on a tripod or convenient solid
   support and focus on the group you wish to be included
     in or the spot you will occupy in the picture composition.
 2) Set the camera shutter/aperture combination as indicated
   by the metering system, and cock the camera shutter.
3) Press the self-timer switch down fully, then lift gently to
    start the time cycle, and quickly take up your position
   before the camera An audible whirring sound indicates
    that the timer is functioning There is approximately 10
   seconds time delay before the shutter actuates and the
    picture is taken The timer cannot be cancelled once the
   cycle has started and shutter is cocked.
Unloading the Film
When the last exposure has been made, the  f ilm advance
 lever will not fully advance, stopping in mid-stroke Do not
force the lever. The exposure counter window will ref lect
appropriate information.
To remove the film, first depress the rewind button (23) on
the bottom of the camera. Next, unfold the rewind crank (B)
and wind  it in the direction indicated by the arrow until
 friction ceases and the crank turns freely. Pull up on the
crank/rewind knob assembly to open the camera back cover
and remove the film for processing The rewind button will
snap back to its original position, and the exposure counter
 will return to the "S" position automatically.
Electronic Flash
Attach an electronic flash unit to your camera and you can
take pictures in dark or poorly lighted areas-both  in or
out-of-doors. Vivitar offers a comprehensive line of EFU's to
 suit all budgets and requirements, and your dealer will be
happy to help you make the best selection.

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Mounting and using Electronic Flash
 1) Slip the plastic protector out of the camera hot shoe (7),
   and slide the  f lash mounting foot into the hot shoe, making
    certain it is secure.
 2) Rotate the shutter speed dial to the green "60" flash sync
    position.
 3) Focus on your key subjects and read distance off of
   distance scale.
4) Calculate and set the correct aperture, relative to subject
   distance, using the calculator on your EFU or the
    information contained in the EFU owner's manual.
5) Proceed with your picture-taking in the normal manner.
Note: Your camera is flash-synchronized at  '1 /6oth second,
       but flash pictures may be taken below sync speed.
lnfra-red Photography
 lnfra-red film may be used in your camera with no special
adjustment if color  f ilm is loaded lf black and white film is
being used, the following adjustment must be made.
1) Focus on your subject in the usual way
2) Note the distance directly opposite the focus index mark
3) Rotate the focus ring slightly until this distance aligns with
   the infra-red focus index mark (14)


Specifications
Type: 35mm SLR compact camera with electronic light
   measuring system and match LED display.
Picture format (film size): 24 mm x 36 mm
Lens Mount: Quick release bayonet type (compatible with
   Pentax K-mount).
Mirror: Large quick-return shockless system.
Shutter: Seiko MFC metal focal plane type with speeds from
   1 second to 1/1Q99th second plus "B" (time exposures).

Viewfinder/focusing: Fixed eye-level pentaprism with central
   split-image, microprism collar and ground glass focusing.
   Magnif ication: A 87 x with 50mm lens set at inf inity
Viewfinder   f ield: 92/".
Exposure meter: TTL center-weighted  full aperture system
   employing one silicon blue photo cell Three step
   exposure indicator with under, over and correct exposure
   LED's.
Exposure range: EV +2  (tl'l 9, 1 sec ) to EV + 18
   (f/16,1/1000th sec.) ASA 100 with 50mm t11 9 lens
Meter switch: Activated by light pressure on shutter release
   button. Remains on for approx.  '1 5 seconds after   f inger is
   removed, then switches off automatically.
ASAiDIN range: 25 to 1600 (DlN 15 to 33) with click stop
   scale in 1/z increments.
Film advance: Single-stroke lever can be moved through 130'
   arc with 25' standoff
Film counter: Automatically indicates number of exposures.
   Returns to "S" (start) when camera back cover is opened
Self-timer: Built-in, approximately 10 sec delay.
Film rewind: By sprocket release button and folding rewind
    c ran k.
Accessory shoe: Hot shoe with "X" sync. at 1/60th second.
Power source: Two 1.5V Alkaline (4-76) or Silver Oxide
   (EPX-76, MS-76, RS-76, G-13) or equivalent batteries
Battery check: Use LED exposure display.
Dimensions (body): 135 5 mm wide x 86 0 mm high x
   50.5 mm deep. (5.33" x 3.78" x 1 .99").
Weight (body): 455 g (1 6 05 ozs  )
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