shutter release permits
even the first-time user to shoot without camera shake; Auto Winder X (optional
accessory) lets you shoot continuously at 2 fps; unique, high-precision
electronically controlled self-timer emits a penetrating beep beep to keep
you alert until the shutter trips.
(4) A wide assortment of "system accessories" including
the unique Fujica Auto Strobe 300X (G. No. 30), Fujica Auto Strobe AZ (G.
No. 17) and Fujica Photo Recorder for printing data on the film, expands
you; picture-taking scope well beyond present horizons.
(5) Fujica X "short turn" (65°
) lens mount permits quick lens changing and accepts the entire line of
new X-Fujinon interchangeable lenses from wide-angle to telephoto as well
as other lenses to take full advantage of the SLR system.4.butkus.org
1.
Attaching the strap
* Slide back the strap end hoop as shown.
* Hold the clamp between your fingers as shown and
pull out the metal clip.
* The clamp may be tight when it's new. If you find
it difficult to pull out the clip, open the clamp with your fingers and
pull it outs
* Hook the clip to the camera's Strap Eyelet
and push the clamp forward to lock the clip.
* slide back the strap-end hoop tightly against
the clamp.
Putting
the camera in its case
Put the camera in its case and secure the cam to
the strap with the flaps provided on both sides of the case by closing
the snaps. Next, put on the case cover,
To take the camera out of its case, repeat (5) in
reverse.
2.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE LENS
Position the red dot on the lens rear opposite the
red dot on the Lens Mount, then push the Lens in and turn it 65°
to the right (clockwise). It will lock into position with a click.
While pressing in the Lens Lock toward the camera
body, turn the Lens to the left (counter-clockwise} as far as it will go,
then pull it out toward the front.
Using the Rubber Lens Hood
3.
LOADING AND CHECKING THE BATTERY
When shooting against the light, fit the accessory
Rubber Lens Hood on to the lens to prevent flare and ghost caused by the
light falling directly on the lens surface.
Choosing the Right Battery You can use any one of
the following batteries but be sure to use a new batter.4.butkus.org
6-volt silver oxide battery: (4SR44)
6-volt alkaline manganese battery: (4LR44)
6-volt lithium battery
Notes: 1. One new silver-oxide
battery and lithium battery will normally last about 6 months, and one new alkaline-manganese battery
about 4 months.
2. Before loading, wipe both ends of
the battery clean with a dry piece of cloth.
3. If you are not taking pictures for
a long while, remove the battery before putting the camera away.
4. It is recommended to use a silver
oxide battery for shooting in cold weather.
(1) Remove the Battery Compartment Cover by pushing
the Cover Lock in toward the Lens with your
fingernail and lifting it up.
(2) Insert the battery, plus (+) and minus ( - )
ends correctly, as shown in the Battery Compartment.
(3) The battery will load easier if you insert the
minus ( - ) end first.
(4) To unload, press down and pull out the
plus (+) end of the battery with your fingernail.
(5) Replace the Battery Compartment Cover by sliding
in the inner edge and pressing the cover down.
If the battery is not up to the required strength,
you will not get properly exposed pictures because your Fujica AX-5's shutter
is electronically controlled regardless of the exposure mode employed.
Make it a habit to check the battery before you
start taking pictures.
(1) Turn on the main switch.
(2) While looking through the Viewfinder, press the
Shutter Release halfway down.
(3) If the red LED opposite the letter
"B" at the bottom of the shutter speed scale blinks (about 4 times a second),
it's time to change the battery. However, if you are using an alkaline-manganese
battery, the LED will start to blink earlier than when using other types
of batteries. In this case, there is still enough power left to expose
several rolls of film.
(4) If no LED turns on in the viewfinder,
the camera will not operate because the battery strength is insufficient.
Notes: 1. If you are taking your
camera on a trip, be sure to bring a spare battery along.
2. When shooting in cold weather, check
the battery frequently because low temperatures will reduce battery efficiency.
Main Switch
Your Fujica AX-5 has a main switch (ON/OFF/Self timer
Lever) on the left side top of the camera (next to the Film Speed Selector).
Before you start taking pictures and before you check the battery, be sure
to switch it ON by pulling the lever out toward you while watching the
Main Switch Window.
If you are not taking pictures, switch
it off to prevent unnecessary battery drain.
4.
LOAD THE FILM
Use cartridge-packed 35mm roll film (135 type) Always
load and unload film in subdued light
(1) Open the Camera Back by pulling the Film Rewind
Knob all the way out. (It will not open unless the knob is fully pulled out.)
(2) Drop the film cartridge into the Film Chamber
with the spool head (protruding portion of the cartridge) pointing to the
camera bottom, then push the Film Rewind Knob down to its original position.
(3) Pull out the film tip and insert it deeply into
the slot of the Take-up Spool, but make sure it doesn't go through the
spool hub.
(4) Wind the film with a stroke or two of the Film
Advance Lever and make sure the Sprocket Teeth catch the film perforations.
(5) Erect the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the
direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the film, make sure the
film is properly positioned between the guide rails, then close the Camera
Back.
(6) While watching the Exposure Counter, wind the
film with the Film Advance Lever and press down the Shutter Release. Repeat
until the second white dot from the letter "S" (first white dot from the
red "O") appears in the center of the Exposure Counter. The film has now
been positioned for the first shot.
* The film is advancing properly if the Film Rewind
Knob turns while the Film Advance Lever is winding.
* The white dots between the numbers in the Exposure
Counter represent odd numbers.
* You can position the film faster by setting the
Shutter Speed Selector to 1000 and moving the Aperture Ring off auto (orange
diamond) mark because the shutter will trip faster.
(7) Film identification The Film Confirmation Window
in the camera back will tell you at a glance whether there is film in the
camera or not. If you have Fuji film in your camera, it will also tell
you the film type and the number of exposures it will yield.4.butkus.org
Loading the film with the Fujica
Auto Winder Attached
The procedure is the same as that described in (1)
to (5) . To wind the film, close the Camera Back, switch the auto winder
switch to SINGLE or CONT. and press down the Shutter Release.
* If the film
does not advance, turn off the auto winder and switch it once again to
SINGLE or CONT.
* For further information
read the Auto Winder instruction manual.
5. FILM
SPEED SELECTOR
After loading the film, be sure to set the Film
Speed Selector beaches your pictures will not be properly exposed if it
is not set for the speed of the film loaded in the camera. The speed of
the film you are using is printed on the film box.
(1) While pressing in the Film Speed Selector Lock
(a white button at the side of the Film Speed Selector\, turn the selector
dial and set it for the speed of the film you are using, that is, if you
are using an ASA 100 film, set the number 100 opposite the Film Speed Setting
Mark.
* The marks labeled +1
and -1 on each side of the Film Speed Setting mark are used for making
exposure compensation. Be sure to use the center mark for setting
the Film Speed Selector.
(2) The lines etched between the numbers on the Film
Speed Selector represent the ASA speeds shown in the illustration above.
(3) The corresponding ASA and DIN film speeds are
as follows:
| ASA |
25 |
32 |
40 |
50 |
64 |
80 |
100 |
200 |
250 |
320 |
400 |
800 |
| DIN |
16 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
30 |
6. AIMING
THE CAMERA
1) Hold the camera with your left hand as
shown, press the left elbow against the side of your chest, relax your
right hand and press the Shutter Release gently down.
2) When shooting with the camera held vertically,
try to keep it extra steady because it will be less stable in that position,
3) The film is advanced with the right thumb
and the Shutter Release is depressed with the right for finger.
1.
NUMBERS AND LETTERS ON THE SHUTTER SPEED SELECTOR
Your Fujica AX-5 is a super-sophisticated
multimode automatic exposure camera which is capable of programmed, aperture preferred,
and shutter preferred automatic exposure, as well as manual exposure.4.butkus.org
Your AX-5's shutter is controlled electronically
from 1/1000 - 2-sec. through B regardless of whether the camera is operated
automatically or manually.
· The numbers and letters etched
on the Shutter Speed Selector are shown in the right-hand table.
2.
CHOOSING THE EXPOSURE MODE
The Shutter Speed and Aperture Ring setting for automatic exposure are
as follows:
|
Aperture Ring
Setting |
Shutter Speed
Selector Setting |
Exposure Mode Indicator
in Viewfinder |
| Reprogrammed AE |
Orange auto mark  |
AE |
P |
| Aperture-preferred AE |
Manual setting from
max.-min. aperture |
AE or AEL |
F |
| Shutter-preferred AE |
Orange auto mark |
manual setting from
1/1000 - 1/2 sec. |
T |
Notes: 1. To move the Aperture Ring to
the orange auto mark and from there back to the apertures for manual setting,
turn the ring while pressing down the Safety Lock Pin provided on it.
2. When the Shutter Speed Selector is set
to AEL for aperture-preferred automatic exposure, the exposure setting
seen through the Viewfinder when the Shutter Release is depressed halfway
will remain locked until you take your finger off the Shutter Release.
In other words, the shutter speed will remain the same even if there are
changes in the subject brightness (aperture values). (Refer to the paragraph
entitled "AK Lock" on page 35.)
3.
VIEWFINDER INFORMATION
The information provided in the Viewfinder
of your AX-5 is as follows:
If an f-number which falls between the
numbers etched on the viewfinder aperture scale has been selected, the
LED opposite the number nearest to it will turn on.
2. 3. 4.
5.
(1) Red exposure mode indicator
(2) Aperture scale
(3) Yellow LED aperture indicator
(4) Red LED shutter speed indicator
(5) Shutter speed scale
Example: If you are using an F1.6
lens and have Set the aperture at 1.6, the LED opposite F 1.4 will turn
on, and if you are using an F1.8 lens and have set the aperture at F1.8,
the LED opposite F2 will turn on, etc.
Sometimes, however, it may not be the LED
opposite the nearest number that will turn on. For example, the LED opposite
F2 may turn on although the selected aperture is F1.6, but this is extremely
rare and can be ignored.
4.
PROGRAMMED AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE
Programmed automatic exposure permits the
camera to automatically set both aperture and shutter speed for optimum
exposure. Unlike the aperture-preferred or shutter-preferred mode, it rarely
requires you to check whether the selected aperture or shutter speed is
useable and is therefore suitable for taking quick shots. It is usually
best, therefore, to carry your camera around with it set for programmed
AK.
(1) Set the orange auto mark
on the Aperture Ring opposite the Aperture Setting Mark and set the Shutter
Speed Selector to AK.
Note: If the Shutter Speed Selector
is in AEL position, turn and set it to AE while pressing in the Shutter
Speed Selector Lock.
(2) The LEDs in the viewfinder will turn
on to show you the camera-selected shutter speed and aperture combination
when the Meter Button is depressed or the Shutter Release is pressed halfway
down.
* If the reading is as shown above,
exposure will be made with an aperture of F11 and a
shutter speed of 1/125 sec.
(3) If the LED opposite "1000" blinks
(at the rate of 8 times a second), it means your picture will be overexposed;
and if the LED opposite "2S" blinks (also at the rate of 8 times a second),
it means your picture will be underexposed.4.butkus.org
4. Chart showing
the exposure combinations of the programmed mode
The shutter speed and aperture combinations
in the Viewfinder will vary as shown along the thick diagonal line, but
they may sometimes differ from the actual values that will be used. For
example, a subject having a light value of 9 will actually be exposed at
F4.8, 1/20 sec. although the viewfinder indication will be F4, 1/30 sec.
With an F1.4 lens or F2.8 lens on the camera,
the shutter speed alone will slow down by an initial speed of 1/2 or 1/8
sec. respectively.
5.
APERTURE-PREFERRED AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE
This is the mode to use when the emphasis
is on the aperture, that is, when you are taking a portrait and want to
blur out the background to make your subject stand out (use the largest
possible aperture) or when you are taking a close-up and want maximum depth
of field so that everything in your picture will be sharply focused (use
the smallest possible aperture).
(1) Set the Shutter Speed Selector to AE
or AEL.
(2) Set the Aperture Ring to the desired
value, that is, it you are using an EBC X-Fujinon 1:1.6, 50mm lens, set
it anywhere from 1.6 to 16.
(3) The LEDs in the Viewfinder will turn
on to show you the selected aperture and the shutter speed coupled to it
by the camera when the Meter Button is depressed or the Shutter Release
is pressed halfway down.
* If the reading is as shown above,
exposure will be made with an aperture of F2 and a
shutter speed of 1/125 sec.
(4) Over and underexposure warning
If the aperture you selected is not compatible
with the camera's shutter speed range; that is, if it is too large and
needs a shutter speed which is faster than 1/1000-sec., the red LED opposite
"1000" will turn on and blink (at the rate of
8 times a second) to warn you that your
picture will be overexposed; and if it is too small and needs a shutter
speed that is slower than 2 seconds, the red LED opposite "2S" will turn
on and blink (also at the rate of 8 times a second) to warn you that your
picture will be underexposed.
(5) If you are taking a dimly lit subject
on aperture-preferred AE, the camera may provide a shutter speed of less
than 1/30-sec. depending on the aperture you selected, in which case you
will have to guard against camera shake by mounting the camera on a tripod
or using something firm to support the camera, such as a table or the top
of a chair.
6.
SHUTTER-PREFERRED AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE
In contrast to the aperture-preferred mode, which
is used mainly for creating artistic affects such as intentional blurs,
the shutter-preferred mode is used mainly for taking action pictures with
the shutter speed normally set to 1/60-sec. or faster to eliminate the
effects of camera shake. This is the mode to use if you want to freeze
action with a fast shutter speed or create the appearance of motion in
your picture with a slow shutter speed.
(1) Set the orange auto mark (a) on the
Aperture Ring opposite the Setting Mark.
(2) Set the Shutter Speed Selector to the
speed you want.
Notes:
1. If the Shutter Speed Selector is in
AS or AEL position, turn it while pressing in the Shutter Speed Selector
Lock.
2. If you are shooting on shutter-preferred
AE, it is not recommended to set the Shutter Speed Selector Dial to "B",
"1" or "2S". If you want to use these speeds, you'll have to use manual
exposure.
(3) The LEDs in the Viewfinder will show
you the selected shutter speed and the aperture provided by the camera
when the Meter Button is depressed or the Shutter Release is pressed halfway
down.
* If the reading is as shown above, exposure
will be made with a shutter speed of 1/250~sec. and an aperture of F11.
Notes:
1. If two yellow LEDs turn on at the same
time, exposure will be made with an aperture that lies between them.
2.In the shutter-preferred AE mode, the
aperture which will be automatically set by the camera may vary + 1 step
maximum. To correct this, the camera can provide automatic shutter speed
compensation of + 1 step for the shutter speed you have set.
(4) Automatic shutter speed compensation
If the lens you are using does not have
an aperture that will accommodate the shutter speed you selected, the yellow
LED at the top or bottom of the aperture scale will turn on and blink.
However, even if you trip the shutter by mistake, your picture will be
properly exposed because the Fujica AX-5 is built to provide automatic
compensation for shutter speed.4.butkus.org
* If the brightness of your subject is
beyond the camera's light metering range (EV 0 - 19, see page 34 Light
metering range), however, your picture will not be correctly exposed.
* If, after setting the shutter
speed, the yellow LED opposite "22" blinks to warn you of overexposure
as illustrated in the right-hand figure the normal thing to do is to use
a faster shutter; speed to turn off the warning, but even if you should
trip the shutter, it will automatically switch to a higher speed to provide
correct exposure.
Note: When the Aperture Ring is set to the
orange auto mark , an X-Fujinon
DM lens will provide an aperture equivalent to F22 even if its minimum
aperture is F16 as in the case of the AX-5's F1.6/50mm lens. Depending
on the shutter speed setting, therefore, the yellow LED opposite "22" may
sometimes turn on. In this case, you will have to reset the shutter speed
so that yellow LED moves down to 16 or under.
4)
FOCUSING THE LENS
* Eyesight
adjustment lens The far- or near-sighted can use an eyesight adjustment
lens
(+2, +0.5, -2.5, -4 diop., optional
accessory). It will let you focus the lens without glasses.
In the center of the viewfinder of your Fujica AX-1,
you will see a split-image spot, a microprism collar around it which, in
turn, is surrounded by a ground glass screen. Any one of them can be used
for focusing the lens.
FOCUSING WITH THE SPLIT IMAGE CENTER
1) Look through the Viewfinder, center the part
of the subject on which you want to focus the lens in the split-image center
and turn the Distance Ring.
2) Your subject is in sharp focus when the upper
and lower segments of the image in the split image center fall in line.
This method of focusing is best for taking pictures of subjects that are
formed mainly of straight lines such as buildings, towers ate
FOCUSING WITH THE MICROPRISIM COLLAR
1) Look at your subject through the microprism collar
and turn the Distance Ring.
2) Your subject is in sharp focus when it appears
smooth and clear. This method of focusing is recommended for portrait work.
Focusing with the Ground-glass Screen
Look at your subject through the ground-glass screen
and turn the Distance Ring. Your subject is in sharp focus when it appears
sharp and clear. This method is recommended for focusing the lens quickly
and for copying work.
Focusing by Eye Estimation
Estimate the distance from camera to subject with
your eye and set the Distance Ring to that distance (white numbers = meters,
green numbers = feet).
This method is best for taking quick snapshots.
However, if you are using a large aperture or are taking close-ups, or
if you are shooting with a telephoto lens, be sure to focus the lens precisely,
5.
REWINDING THE FILM
After exposing a roll of film, wind it back into
its cartridge and take it to your photofinisher as soon as possible.
*
If you are at the end of a roll and the Film Advance Lever feels tight
as you are winding it,
do not force it. Just return
it to its normal position and rewind the film into its cartridge.
1) Press in the Rewind Button (provided on the
camera top)
Note: Before pressing in the Rewind Button, pull
out the Film Advance Lever by a stand-off angle of the lever, or the Rewind
Button may disengage and the film may not be rewound.
Erect the Rewind Crank and turn it in the direction
of the arrow. You will feel a sudden release of tension when the film has
been rewound into its cartridge.
2) Open the Camera Back by pulling the Rewind Knob
all the way out and unload the film. (The Camera Back will not open unless
the Rewind Knob is fully pulled out.)
* Be sure to open the
Camera Back only after you have rewound the film back into the cartridge.
, M. Butkus, NJ.
