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Owner's Manual

This manual has been prepared to show you how to use the FUJICA ST801 correctly. Please be sure to read it over carefully to insure perfect pictures from your very first roll.

CONTENTS

Versatile Features P 3

Names and Functions of Parts P 4

Specifications P 8 Part I-Basics

• Basic Steps P10

• Neck Strap and Carrying Case P12

• Loading the Battery P12

• Holding the Camera Steady P14

• Loading the Film P16

• Setting the ASA Speed Selector P18

• Selecting the Shutter Speed P19

• Focusing P20

• Exposure Control P21

• Shutter Release Button Lock P22

• Rewinding and Unloading P23 Part I I-Advanced Techniques

• Changing the Lens P25

• Depth of Field P28

• Exposure Compensation P29

• Self-timer P31

• Use of Flash P32

• Interchangeable Lenses and Accessories . . P34

• How to Use the Accessories P36

• Infrared Photography P38

• After Shooting P39

VERSATILE FEATURES
1. LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Needle-less Metering System. Through-The-Lens Full Aperture Averaging Silver Battery Meter with Silicon Photocells. The light is measured by Silicon photocells, which react to light tens of times faster and more accurately than conventional CdS photocells.

Exposure is indicated by seven light-emitting diodes in the viewfinder instead of the usual meter needle. The diode light can be moved several steps above normal exposure or below when special exposure effects are desired. Since the light energy reflected from the subject is converted directly into electrical energy in the form of diode light and no mechanical mechanism is used, the exposure indication is quick and meter deviation caused by shock or mechanical failure is eliminated.

2. FUJINON EBC (Electron Beam Coating) Lens The key elements of each of the ST801's interchangeable lenses are coated with 11 layers to assure complete protection against flare and ghost images as well as producing the ultimate in color definition and picture sharpness. 4www.Butkus.org

3. The FUJICA ST801 Complete Photographic System
A wide selection of interchangeable lenses ranging all the way from 28mm wideangle to 1000mm ultratelephoto plus two zoom lenses and a complete set of carefully engineered accessories bring every picture-taking situation within easy reach of everyone.

Part 1 Explains the basic operations of the camera. The reader is recommended to master the basics before proceeding to Part 2 which deals with the more advanced techniques of photography.

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1• Film Advance Lever

2• Shutter Speed Selector Dial

3 Film Speed Window

4• Exposure Counter (automatic reset, additive)

5• Combination Shutter Release/Exposure Meter

6. Activating Button (provided with lock and cable

release socket)

7• Shutter Speed/ASA Speed Selector 71) Shutter Speed Mark (red dot)

8• Neck Strap Ring

9. Depth of Field Button (provided with lock)

10• Self-timer Start Button

11• Self-timer

12• Lens Safety Lock Release Button

13. Standard Lens

14. Accessory (hot) Shoe

15 Hot-shoe for X Contact

16 Film Rewind Crank

17 Film Rewind/Back Cover Lock

18, Film Plane Indicator

19 Aperture Scale

20 Distance/Aperture Indicator

21• Depth of Field Scale

22. Aperture Selector Ring

23. Distance Scale

24• Focusing Ring

25• FP Contact Socket

26. X Contact Socket

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27. Viewfinder Eyepiece

28• Battery Compartment

28• Film Guide Rail

30. Film Rail

31. Film Rewind Spindle

32.   Film Cartridge Chamber
33. Film Rewind Button
34. Tripod Socket
35. Shutter Curtain 36. Sprocket Wheel
37. Film Take-up Spool
38. Film Pressure Roller
39. Film Pressure Plate 4www.Butkus.org

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40. Microprism Focusing

41 Shutter Speed

42•   Split-image Focusing

43•   Exposure Indicator

44 Light-emitting Diodes

•   Ground Glass

40 SPECIFICATIONS

Type:

35mm. single-lens reflex camera.

Picture Size:

24 x 36mm.

Standard Lens:

EBC FUJINON 1:1.8 55mm.

Lens Mounting:

(4 component, 6 element) EBC FUJI NON 1:1.450mm.

(6 component, 7 element) Filter size 49mm., screw in type.

Screw in type (Praktica mount). 4www.Butkus.org

Shutter:

Mounting location locking device.

Focal plane shutter, B, 1-1/2000 sec., FP and X contacts, built-in self-timer, hot shoe, safety lock equipped switch-on switch-off shutter release button.

Viewfinder:

Penta-prism with Fresnel lens, 0.96x magnification (1:1.8 55mm. lens). 2-way focusing with microprism and split-image, exposure control light emitting diodes (7) and shutter speed visible in viewfinder.

Mirror:

Quick-return.

Exposure Control:

TTL silicon photocell and light emitting diode metering system, averaging light measurement through full aperture and stopped down aperture, aperture and shutter speed interlocked with exposure meter, switch-on switch-off with shutter release button, built in large scale intergrated circuit. .EV 1-19 light measuring range, adjustable to.
ASA 25-3,200.

Silver battery power source (one 6-volt battery. Malory PX28, Eveready No. 544).

Film Advance:
Single-stroke   lever action, 193 winding angle, winding latitude provided by lever

Dimensions & Weight:

5 1/4(L) x 3 7/8(H) x 3 1/2(D) in.133)L) x 91)H) x 88)D) mm (with 1:1.8, 55mm normal lens) 1.83 lb. (830g) (with 1:1.8, 55mm normal lens) 1.401b. (635g) (body alone)

Accessories

Carrying Case, Neck Strap.

Optional Extras

Leather Case, Eye Cup, Eyesight Adjustment

Lens, Lens Hood, Right angle Finder, Close-up Lens, Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter,

Leica Mount Adapter, Reverse Adapter, Bellows Extension, Macrocinecopy.

1. Pull up the Combination Film Rewind Crank/Back Cover Lock.
Open the Camera Back
Cover and Load the film.
2 Wind the Film Advance Lever and press and release the Shutter Release Button until you see 1 (white dot) in the Frame Counter 4www.Butkus.org 3. Set the ASA Film Speed. 4. Select the Shutter Speed.

* Recheck the + and - of the Silver Battery and load it correctly. * Remove camera from Leather Case when you are going to load the Film or Battery.

Focus the Lens and Frame Your Picture. Touch the Shutter Release Button very lightly. You will see the Red Diode Light on the right of the Viewfinder. Set the exposure by turning the Aperture Selector Ring. Hold camera steady and gently press the Shutter Release Button. After you have exposed the entire roll of film, press the Film Rewind Button, pull up
the Film Rewind Crank,
and turn it in the direction pointed by the arrow
and wind the film back
into the cartridge, until
you feel tension released.
Next, lift the Back Cover
Lock fully up until the
camera back snaps open.
now, remove the cartridge.

NECK STRAP AND CARRING CASE


The Neck Strap is attached to the Neck Strap Ring. The camera is fixed to the Carrying Case with the screw provided in the bottom of the case. Note: The camera is taken out of the case for film loading and unloading. 4www.Butkus.org	ADDING THE BATTERY (1) The battery you need is a 6V silver battery (Eveready No. 544 or Malory PX28). (2) Under normal conditions, silver battery lasts for about one year. (3) If the battery is exhausted, the red diode light in the Viewfinder will not turn on.

(4) Wipe the battery clean with a piece of cloth before loading.

(5) Always remove the battery from the camera if you do not use it for a long time.

(6) Do not try to disassemble, short-circuit, or discard into a fire.

(7) Always lock the Shutter Release Button when you do not use the camera, otherwise the Battery Life will become very short. (See instructions in shutter release section.)

1. Open the Battery Compartment Cover. 2. Load the battery and replace the cover. 3. Look through the Viewfinder and touch the Shutter Release Button very lightly. If you see a red diode light on the right hand side, the battery is properly is properly inserted.

Before going into the mechanics of picture-taking, remember that holding the camera steady is an important basic of good photography. Camera movement results in blurred pictures. 4www.Butkus.org

LOADING THE FILM

Be sure to load and unload the film in the shade avoiding direct sunlight.
(1) Open the Back Cover by lifting up the Film Rewind/Back Cover Lock.
(2) Load the cartridge and press down the Film Rewind/Back Cover Lock.

(3) Pull out the film and insert it deeply into one of the slots provided on the Take-up Spool. (4) Pull the film taut with the Film Advance Lever and make sure that the sprocket teeth catch the perforations of the film. (5) Be sure the film rests between the Guide Rails and then close the Back Cover.

2. FILM ADVANCE

Wind the Film Advance Lever and press down the Shutter Release Button. Repeat once or twice until the first white dot on the Exposure Counter moves directly opposite the start mark. 1. To advance the film, just wind the Film Advance

Lever as far as it will go and release it. It will return by itself.

2. The film is properly loaded if the Film Rewind/ Back Cover Lock turns in the direction opposite that pointed by the arrow on the lock when the Film Advance Lever is wound.

3. The Exposure Counter tells you the number of exposures you have made. 4www.Butkus.org

4. The Film Advance Lever is provided with enough play to allow instant action.

SETTING THE ASA SPEED

1 . Lift up the outer ring of the Shutter Speed/ ASA Speed Selector and turn it until the number you want appears in the Film Speed Window. The film speed is printed on the film box. (FUJICOLOR N100, FUJICHROME R100 and FUJIPAN SS are ASA 100 films). 4www.Butkus.org

2. The details of the ASA Speed Selector are illustrated below.

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40 SPECIFICATIONS
Type:	35mm. single-lens reflex camera.
Picture Size:	24 x 36mm.
Standard Lens:	EBC FUJINON 1:1.8 55mm.
Lens Mounting:	(4 component, 6 element) EBC FUJI NON 1:1.450mm. (6 component, 7 element) Filter size 49mm., screw in type. Screw in type (Praktica mount). 4www.Butkus.org
Shutter:	Mounting location locking device. Focal plane shutter, B, 1-1/2000 sec., FP and X contacts, built-in self-timer, hot shoe, safety lock equipped switch-on switch-off shutter release button.
Viewfinder:	Penta-prism with Fresnel lens, 0.96x magnification (1:1.8 55mm. lens). 2-way focusing with microprism and split-image, exposure control light emitting diodes (7) and shutter speed visible in viewfinder.
Mirror:	Quick-return.
Exposure Control:	TTL silicon photocell and light emitting diode metering system, averaging light measurement through full aperture and stopped down aperture, aperture and shutter speed interlocked with exposure meter, switch-on switch-off with shutter release button, built in large scale intergrated circuit. .EV 1-19 light measuring range, adjustable to. ASA 25-3,200.
	Silver battery power source (one 6-volt battery. Malory PX28, Eveready No. 544).


Film Advance:	Single-stroke lever action, 193 winding angle, winding latitude provided by lever

Dimensions & Weight:	5 1/4(L) x 3 7/8(H) x 3 1/2(D) in.133)L) x 91)H) x 88)D) mm (with 1:1.8, 55mm normal lens) 1.83 lb. (830g) (with 1:1.8, 55mm normal lens) 1.401b. (635g) (body alone)

Accessories	Carrying Case, Neck Strap.
Optional Extras	Leather Case, Eye Cup, Eyesight Adjustment
Lens, Lens Hood, Right angle Finder, Close-up Lens, Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, Leica Mount Adapter, Reverse Adapter, Bellows Extension, Macrocinecopy.


1. Pull up the Combination Film Rewind Crank/Back Cover Lock. Open the Camera Back Cover and Load the film.	2 Wind the Film Advance Lever and press and release the Shutter Release Button until you see 1 (white dot) in the Frame Counter 4www.Butkus.org	3. Set the ASA Film Speed.	4. Select the Shutter Speed.


Focus the Lens and Frame Your Picture.	Touch the Shutter Release Button very lightly. You will see the Red Diode Light on the right of the Viewfinder. Set the exposure by turning the Aperture Selector Ring.	Hold camera steady and gently press the Shutter Release Button.	After you have exposed the entire roll of film, press the Film Rewind Button, pull up the Film Rewind Crank, and turn it in the direction pointed by the arrow and wind the film back into the cartridge, until you feel tension released. Next, lift the Back Cover Lock fully up until the camera back snaps open. now, remove the cartridge.


1. Open the Battery Compartment Cover.	2. Load the battery and replace the cover.	3. Look through the Viewfinder and touch the Shutter Release Button very lightly. If you see a red diode light on the right hand side, the battery is properly is properly inserted.


Before going into the mechanics of picture-taking, remember that holding the camera steady is an important basic of good photography. Camera movement results in blurred pictures. 4www.Butkus.org


Be sure to load and unload the film in the shade avoiding direct sunlight. (1) Open the Back Cover by lifting up the Film Rewind/Back Cover Lock.	(2) Load the cartridge and press down the Film Rewind/Back Cover Lock.


(3) Pull out the film and insert it deeply into one of the slots provided on the Take-up Spool.	(4) Pull the film taut with the Film Advance Lever and make sure that the sprocket teeth catch the perforations of the film.	(5) Be sure the film rests between the Guide Rails and then close the Back Cover.