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NOMENCLATURE

1. Shutter Speed Index Line

2. Shutter Release Button

3. Shutter Speed Dial

4. Film Advance Lever4www.butkus.org

5. Exposure Counter

6. Strap Eyelet

7. Self-Timer Indicator Light

8. Exposure Indication Switch

9. Lens Release Lever

10. Lens Locator Mounting Node

11. Flash Synchro Terminal

12. Focusing Ring

13. Distance Scale

14. Depth of Field Scale

15. F-Stop Ring4www.butkus.org

16. AE Lock Button

17. P Lock Button

18. Aperture Relay Port

19. Film Speed Index Line

20. Film Speed Dial

21. Film Rewind Knob

(Back Cover Lock Release Knob)

22. Film Rewind Crank

23. Exposure Compensation Dial

24. Self-Timer Switch

25. Exposure Compensation Index Line

26. Hot Shoe

27. Flash Ready Signal Contact

28. Viewfinder Eyepiece

29. Film Rewind Shaft4www.butkus.org

30. Film Chamber

31. Battery Compartment Cover

32. PG-4 Contact Point

33. Tripod Socket

34. Winder Contact

35. Film Rewind Release Button

36. Winder Coupler

37. Winder Positioning Hole

38. Film Pressure Plate

39. Back Cover

40. ASA/DIN Conversion Table

41. Film Take-up Spool

42. Sprocket
 
 
 

CONTENTS

Attaching the Viewfinder Cap and Strap .............. 3

Changing Lenses .............................................. ...4

Inserting the Batteries .......................................... 5

Inserting the Film ................................................. 7

Setting the Film Speed ........................................  9

Exposure Indication Switch .................................. 9

Viewfinder Information .. .......................... ..........10

AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography ........................ 12

F-Stop Reference Table ......................................13

Manual Photography ......................................... 14

Shutter Speed Reference Table ......................... 14

Holding the Camera ........................................... 15

Focusing ...................................................16

Rewinding the Film ~ ................ .. ........... 17

AE Lock System .......... ... ......................18

Exposure Adjustment System ................. 19

B (Bulb) Setting ..................................... 20

Flash Photography (1) ........................... 21

Flash Photography (2) ....... .......... ...... . 22

Self-Timer Photography and Usage of the Viewfinder Cap 23

Depth of Field .....................................24

Infrared Photography .........................  25

Special Accessories ...........................  26

Proper Care of Your Camera ............. 29

Specifications ..................................... 30
 

ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER CAP AND STRAP
 

Viewfinder Cap For instructions on how to use the Viewfinder Cap, read the section on Self-Timer Photography and Usage of the Viewfinder Cap. (Fig. 1)
 
 

1. Slip the Viewfinder Cap on to the Strap. (Fig. 2)4www.butkus.org
 

2. Put the Strap Eyelet and adjust it to the correct length. (Fig. 3)
 

CHANGING LENSES
 
 

To remove the lens from the camera

1. Keep the Lens Release Lever pressed in, and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow. (counterclockwise) (Fig. 4)
 

To mount the lens on the camera

1. Align the red dot on the lens with the red dot on the camera. (Fig. 5)

2. When the lens has engaged, turn it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. (clockwise) (Fig. 6)

* For convenience when mounting the lens in the dark, you can line up the Lens Locator Node with the Lens Release Lever.
 

INSERTING THE BATTERIES

The exposure meter and shutter of this camera are powered by batteries, so it is important to insert the batteries correctly for correct operation.

1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover by turning it counterclockwise with a coin. (Fig. 7)4www.butkus.org

2. Place two batteries in the battery holder of the Battery Compartment Cover according to (+) and ( - ) shown outside the holder. (Fig. 8)
 
 

Batteries for use

Two LR-44 Alkaline batteries; life-span about 6 months under normal use.

Two SR-44 Silver Oxide batteries; life-span about 12 months under normal use. (Mallory MS76. Eveready S76 or equivalent)

One CR-1/3N 3V Lithium battery

* Since dirt or skin oils on the batteries may cause a bad contact, wipe the batteries clean with a dry cloth before inserting them.

* When you camera is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries.

WARNING

Keep batteries out of the reach of babies and small children!

If a battery is swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact a Doctor, as the battery material is harmful to the body!

* Generally, in cold conditions, the voltage of the batteries decreases and this will impair the functioning of the shutter and exposure meter. In these cases, either warm up the batteries or keep a spare set of batteries warm in your pocket ready to insert just before shooting.

* If no batteries are inserted, if they are incorrectly inserted, or if they are worn out, the camera will not operate. If the camera4www.butkus.org

* will not operate, check that the batteries are installed correctly. If they are, the batteries are probably dead. Replace them with new batteries.

* When the voltage of the batteries is getting low, the BAT (Battery Low Warning Signal) in the Viewfinder will blink on and off. Please change the batteries without delay.
 

INSERTING THE FILM

(Always avoid direct sunlight when inserting the film.)
 
 

1. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back Cover snaps open. (Fig. 9)

2. Insert the film in the Film Chamber and push the Film Rewind Knob down to its former position. (Fig. 10) You may have to rotate the knob slightly to push it down completely.

3. Insert the film leader into the slit on the Film Take-up Spool. (Fig. 11)

4. Advance the film, making sure that the sprocket holes on the film are fully engaged on the Sprocket Teeth. (Fig. 12)

5. Close and press the Back Cover firmly to lock it. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it gently in the direction of the arrow until the possible slack in the film has been taken up. (Fig. 13)

6. Advance the film and press the Shutter Release Button 2 ~ 3 times until the number "1" appears in the Exposure Counter. (Fig. 14)

As you advance the Film Advance Lever, the Film Rewind Knob rotates indicating that the film is properly advancing.
 

* When inserting the film, it is more convenient to set the Shutter Speed Dial to a high speed rather than A (Auto) while advancing the film to the number 1 position, to avoid a slow shutter speed (the slowest is 16 seconds). When you are ready for shooting, be sure to set the Shutter Speed Dial back to A (Auto).

* When inserting the film in cold conditions, the Film Leader may become hard and brittle. Keep the leader warm in your hand before insertion.
 

SETTING THE FILM SPEED

The film speed is the basic element for determining the exposure, so please be sure to set the film speed correctly. The film speed or ASA/DIN is listed on the film box.4www.butkus.org

1. Pull the Film Speed Indicator outer ring up, and set it against the film speed number you are using. (Fig. 15)

For example, if the film speed is ASA 100, set the indicator on the Film Speed Dial to 100.
 

EXPOSURE INDICATION SWITCH
 

The Liquid Crystal Display such as Shutter Speed Indicator etc. appears in the Viewfinder either by pressing Exposure Indication Switch or by releasing the shutter. After shooting, the power source will cut off automatically after 8 minutes in order to preserve the life of the batteries. (Fig. 16)
 

VIEWFINDER INFORMATION

1. Split-image Spot

2. F-Stop Number

3. Shutter Speeds

4. Exposure Adjustment

5. Bulb

6. Manual

7. Overexposure

8. Shutter Speed Indicator

9. Slow Shutter

10. Long Time Exposure

11. Underexposure

12. Battery Low Warning Signal

13. Flash Ready LED Light4www.butkus.org
 
 
 
 

The Shutter Speed, Slow Shutter and Long Time Exposure indications are always present in the Viewfinder. The information shown by the activated (Meter-ON) liquid crystal relates to exposure data for the existing lighting conditions.
 

* In cold conditions the response speed of the liquid crystal may get slower. This is due to the nature of the liquid crystal, and not to any camera malfunction.
 

* When using a polarizing filter, depending on the angle of rotation, there may be cases in which you cannot see the liquid crystal indicators.
 
 

AE (AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE) PHOTOGRAPHY

Your XR-10 enables you to use automatic exposure where the shutter speed is automatically selected, or manual exposure where you may select the shutter speed yourself. 1. Set the "A" on the Shutter Speed Dial against the Shutter Speed Index Line. (Fig. 17)
 

2. Use the F-Stop Ring to set the desired f-stop number against the Index Line. (Fig. 18)

3. When you press the Exposure Indication Switch, the correct shutter speed for automatic exposure, will be shown by the Shutter Speed Indicator in the Viewfinder. (Fig. 19)
 

4. When the Shutter Speed Indicator is within the orange band, this means a slow shutter speed. You should either select a different f-stop setting, or pay particular attention to camera shake. (Fig. 20)
 

5. When the ~ Overexposure mark or the ~ Underexposure mark appears, you should select another f-stop number, as the exposure is incorrect. (Fig. 21)

* You can release the shutter without pressing the Exposure Indication Switch, if you don't have to confirm the exposure information before releasing the shutter.
 

F-STOP REFERENCE TABLE

Lighting Conditions	F-stop Number
Indoors	f/2, 2.8
Outdoors, cloudy	f/4, 5.6
Outdoors, sunshine	f/8, 11
Beach in mid-summer and snow-scenes	f/11, 16

* With film speed ASA 100
 

MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Manual shutter speed is precisely controlled by a quartz oscillator, the most accurate method of controlling the shutter speed ever.
1. Set the Shufler Speed Dial to the desired shutter speed. (Fig. 22)

2. The letter "M" in the Viewfinder will pulsate to indicate Manual mode. (Fig. 23)

3. If the ^ Overexposure mark or the \/ Underexposure mark pulsates, you should select another f-stop number as the exposure is incorrect. If the ^ or the \/ marks do not disappear, even after selecting a different f-stop number, you should select a different shutter speed. When both ^ and \/ disappear, the exposure is correctly adjusted. (Fig. 24)
 
 

SHUTTER SPEED REFERENCE TABLE
 

Lighting Conditions	Shutter  Speed
Indoors	1 /30,1 /60
Outdoors, cloudy	1/60,1/125
Outdoors, sunshine	1 /125, 1/250
Beach In mid-summer, snow scenes	1/250, 1/1000

HOLDING THE CAMERA
 

Holding the camera correctly when shooting is very important. (Fig. 25)

1. The camera should be positioned on the palm of your left hand so that you can use your fingers to turn the Focusing Ring of the lens easily.
 

2. This index finger of your right hand should rest lightly on the Shutter Release Button, while your right hand holds the camera body lightly.4www.butkus.org
 

3. Your right arm should be in a comfortable position.
 

4. Keep your left arm resting lightly against your body, and the camera should just touch your forehead when you look through the Viewfinder
 

* It is important to shoot with the correct body posture, to avoid blurred or tilted shots.
 
 

FOCUSING

Look through the Viewfinder to compose your picture and focus by turning the Focusing Ring. You can focus by using the center Split-image Spot. (Figs. 26, 27)

Split-image Focusing When the split image in the Split-image Spot forms a single image, the subject is in focus.

REWINDING THE FILM
 

(Always avoid direct sunlight when unloading the film).

After the last picture on the roll of film has been taken, rewind the film.

1. Push-in the Film Rewind Release Button on the bottom of the camera, and it will remain locked into position. (Fig. 28)4www.butkus.org

2. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow. When the film has been completely rewound, the tension of the Film Rewind Crank is released and it will revolve freely. (Fig. 29)

3. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob to its fullest extent and the Back Cover will open. (Fig. 30) Remove the film, push the Film Rewind Knob back into position and close the Back Cover.
 

* Never open the Back Cover during rewinding, as light will get in and ruin your film.

* If you wind the film beyond the set number of frames the Film Wind Lever sometimes gets stuck midway and the Film Rewind Release Button cannot be locked in the down position. If this should happen, rewind the film by keeping the Film Rewind Release Button pressed down with your finger.

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