A (AUTO) AND M (MANUAL) OPERATIONS

13. MAIN SWITCH SELECTOR--L/A/M

1. Set the main switch selector to the desired operation.
(Fig. 23)

L (Lock)
Locks the operations and turns off the camera. Set to L

(Lock) when the camera is not used.

A (Auto ~ P. 18)

Selects optimum shutter speed automatically according to the user-selected aperture for creative control of the depth of field.4www.butkus.org

M (Manual ~ P. 19)

Enables manual user-selected aperture and shutter speed settings for individual creative effects or difficult lighting conditions.

· The LCD panel and the viewfinder display operate when A (Auto) or M (Manual) is selected.

· If there is a film loaded in the camera, the film speed will be displayed for the first 2 seconds.

2. Check the batteries.

· Refer to "MONITORING THE CONDITION OF THE BATTERIES" on page 14.

· If the main switch selector is set to L (Lock), the power will be completely cut off. The LCD panel and the viewfinder display will not operate.

· The following modes will be canceled when the main switch selector is set to L (Lock).

· AE Lock setting (in the Preview/AE Lock User Setting mode)

· Self-timer mode

· To prevent unnecessary battery depletion, set the main switch selector to L (Lock) when you are not using the camera.

Auto Power Off Function 
If the camera controls. are not operated or camera operations** are not performed for about 30 seconds, the display will disappear on the LCD panel. At this time, if the shutter button is pressed lightly halfway, the display will appear again. ~ All buttons, mode dial, and main switch selector. ** Shooting, film loading, and film rewinding.

· The mode settings selected before the display disappears, will not be canceled.

· When the Auto Power Off function operates and the display disappears on the LCD panel, only the following can be operated so that the display will appear again: shutter button, manual rewind button and the main switch selector. To set or change the mode settings, press the shutter button halfway to operate the LCD panel.

· If the camera is not operated for about 10 seconds, the display inside the viewfinder will disappear. By pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will appear.

14. A (AUTO) OPERATION

The camera is set to A (Auto) operation when the following viewfinder display appears. Note that the viewfinder display may vary slightly according to the current shutter speed and settings (i.e., AE lock, exposure metering, flash, bulb, and exposure compensation settings). (Fig. 24) · If the LCD panel or viewfinder display is not operating, press the shutter button halfway and the display will appear. 1. Set the main switch selector to A (Auto). (Fig. 25) Make sure that the mode dial is set to either Self-timer4www.butkus.org Multi Exposure, Auto Bracketing, Continuous Shooting, or Normal mode. 2. Set to the desired lens aperture. (Fig. 26) · If the aperture is set to "P" or "A", turn the aperture ring while pressing the ~ P" or "A" lock pin.

 

3. Check the LCD panel and look through the viewfinder and make sure that the viewfinder display is operating. (Fig. 27) · The shutter speed appears in the viewfinder display. · The shutter speed flashes in the viewfinder display when the subject is underexposed or overexposed. Under certain conditions, a subject may be underexposed even when the slowest shutter speed (i.e., 32 seconds) is set. "L32" flashes in the viewfinder display. Use a flash unit, the Bulb function, or simply select a larger aperture (smaller number aperture setting) as necessary. Likewise, a subject may be overexposed even when the fastest shutter speed (i.e., 1/2000 th second) is set. "2000" flashes in the viewfinder display. Use a neutraldensity filter or simply select a smaller aperture (larger number aperture setting) as necessary. (Fig. 28, 29)

15. M (MANUAL) OPERATION

The camera is set to M (Manual) operation when the following viewfinder display appears. Note that the viewfinder display may vary slightly according to the current shutter speed and settings (i.e., AE lock, exposure metering, flash, bulb, and exposure compensation settings). (Fig. 30) Make sure that "M" is displayed in the viewfinder display and that the lens aperture is not set to "P" or "A".4www.butkus.org 1. Set the main switch selector to M (Manual). (Fig. 31) Make sure that the mode dial is set to either Self-timer, Multi Exposure, Auto Bracketing, Continuous Shooting, or Normal mode.

2. Press the up/down buttons to display the shutter speed you wish to set. (Fig. 32) 3. Look through the viewfinder and adjust the aperture setting by turning the aperture ring. To change the shutter speed, press the up/down buttons. The exposure indicator appears in the viewfinder display. Look at the exposure indicator when setting the aperture and shutter speed. When the dot (a) of the exposure indicator is under the "O", the correct exposure is set. (Fig. 33) The subject is underexposed when the dot (O) of the exposure indicator is towards -1. Likewise, the subject is overexposed when the dot (O) of the exposure indicator is towards +1. For underexposed pictures, set a larger aperture (smaller number aperture setting) or slower shutter speed. For overexposed pictures, set a smaller aperture (large number aperture setting) or faster shutter speed. · If the viewfinder display is not operating, press the shutter button halfway and the display will appear. · Naturally, exposure compensation cannot be set in Manual operation because the desired compensation can be deliberately selected by looking at the exposure indicator when setting the aperture and shutter speed.

	Bulb Function  If the shutter speed is set to "bulb" in Manual operation, the shutter will remain open for as long as you keep the shutter button pressed. This is referred to as bulb photography. Bulb photography is used for shooting night scenes, or other images with long exposure times.4www.butkus.org 1. Set the main switch selector to M (Manual) (Fig. 34) Make sure that the mode dial is set to either Multi Exposure, or Normal mode.
	2. Press the up/down buttons to display "bulb" on the LCD Panel. (Fig. 35) · The Self-timer and Auto Bracketing modes are not applicable when the shutter speed is set to "bulb". · The "B" mark is also displayed in the viewfinder display. 3. Set to the desired lens aperture. · If the aperture is set to "P" or "A", turn the aperture ring while pressing the "P" or "A" lock pin. 4. Keep the shutter button pressed for as long as you wish the shutter to remain open. (Fig. 36) · If you remove your finger from the shutter button, the shutter will close · The exposure counter on the LCD panel will display the time (in seconds) that the shutter has been open. · To avoid camera shake, use a tripod and a release switch. · If the battery runs out of power, the shutter may prematurely close.
	16. HOLDING THE CAMERA To prevent camera shake, be sure to hold the camera properly when shooting. Support the camera on the palm of your left hand so that you can turn the focusing ring'with your fingers. (Fig. 37) With your right hand lightly grasp the grip and place your index finger lightly over the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, grasp the grip firmly. Place your elbows against your body.when shooting with the camera in a  horizontal position, or place your left elbow against your body when shooting with the camera in a vertical position. (Fig. 38)4www.butkus.org Place your forehead against the camera and look through the viewfinder.

17. FOCUSING

Focusing is achieved with the Split-image, Microprism or Matte focusing screen in the viewfinder. The viewfinder image is crucial for accurate focusing of the lens, and therefore greatly influences image sharpness. Different photographic applications often require different focusing screens. The optimum type of focusing depends on the subject and the lens being used. (Fig. 39, 40)

While looking through the viewfinder, focus by turning the focusing ring. (Fig. 41) Types of Focusing  A. Split-image The area inside the central circle is the split image. When both images in the split-image area form a single clear image, the subject is in focus. The split-image helps you focus quickly and easily on subjects with clear lines or contours. (Fig. 42)  B. Micropasm The area inside the outer circle is the microprism. When the image stops "flickering" and is sharp and clearly visible, the subject is in focus. The microprism allows fast and precise focusing on subjects without recognizable lines or contours. (Fig. 42)

C. Matte screen
The area outside the microprism is the matte screen.  Focusing is done by sight and requires practice as the transition from unsharp to sharp is gradual rather than abrupt. The matte screen helps you focus precisely with lenses of longer focal lengths as well as in the macro range. (Fig. 42)

· When you use a small aperture (large number aperture setting) with a lens such as a zoom lens, half of the split image becomes dark. In this case, use the matte screen to focus.

18. SHOOTING

1. Press the shutter button halfway. (Fig. 43) · The LCD panel and viewfinder display operate. · The shutter button can be pressed in two ways. If it is pressed halfway, the LCD panel and the viewfinder display operate. If it is pressed fully, the shutter is released.4www.butkus.org · If the camera is not operated for about 10 seconds, the display inside the viewfinder will disappear. By pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will appear. · If the camera is not operated for about 30 seconds, the display on the LCD panel will disappear. By pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will appear.

2. Confirm that the viewfinder display is operating. (Fig. 44) Fig. 44 indicates the viewfinder display in Auto operation. The number denotes the current shutter speed. Note that the viewfinder display may vary slightly according to the current operation (i.e., Auto or Manual) and settings (i.e.,  AE lock, exposure metering, flash, bulb, and exposure compensation settings). · When a slow shutter speed has been set, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. 3. Press the shutter button. (Fig. 45) · The film advances when the shutter is released.

19. REWINDING THE FILM

1. When the film has reached the end, the film rewinds to completion automatically while the exposure counter counts down. (Fig. 46) · When the film is completely rewound, the exposure counter displays "E". (Fig. 47) 2. While pressing the back cover lock release button, slide the back cover latch down and open the back cover. 3. Remove the film. · When you are in a quiet location and the noise produced during film rewinding is disturbing, set the main switch selector to L (Lock) to turn off the power. Rewinding will be temporarily stopped. When the main switch selector is set to A (Auto) or M (Manual), the film will resume rewinding. · If the manual rewind button is pressed while the film is rewinding, the film leader will not be rewound completely so that a portion of the film leader protrudes from the film cassette.

Midroll Rewind Press the manual rewind button. (Fig. 48) · When removing the film, be careful not to touch the shutter with your fingers or with the edge of the film.4www.butkus.org · The shutter cannot be released when "E" is displayed on the LCD panel. · It is sometimes possible to take more exposures than the specified number indicated on the box of the film. However, these "extra" exposures may be overlapped or cut off.

MODES

20. SETTING THE MODES

Use the mode dial to select the desired mode (i.e., Self timer, Multi Exposure, Auto Bracketing, Continuous Shooting, Normal, Exposure Metering User Setting, Preview/ AE Lock User Setting, and ISO User Setting modes). Press the up/down buttons to select the desired setting (i.e., Exposure Metering User Setting, Preview/AE Lock User Setting, and ISO User Setting) and to set the shutter speed in Manual operation or exposure compensation in Auto operation. A For a brief explanation, refer to the "FUNCTION MAP" on pages 4-5. For more information on modes and settings, refer to the appropriate sections for each mode. The settings are displayed on the LCD panel. (Fig. 49) · If the LCD panel or viewfinder display is not operating, press the shutter button halfway and the display will appear. The modes cannot be set when the display is not operating 1. Turn the mode dial to select the mode you wish to set. (Fig. 50)  2. Press the up/down buttons and set or adjust the value of the mode you have selected. (Fig. 51 ) For more information, refer to "Up/Down Buttons Operations" on page 5.

21. SELF-TIMER MODE 1. After focusing, slip the viewfinder cap attached to the strap over the viewfinder eyepiece as necessary. (Fig. 52) · The viewfinder cap is used to avoid incorrect exposure due to stray light which may enter the viewfinder eyepiece. This is to ensure that the metering system is not adversely affected. · The Self-timer mode is not only useful for self-portraits but also for shake-free exposures with slow shutter speeds.

2. Turn the mode dial to select A) (Self-timer mode). (Fig. 53) 3. Press the shutter button.4www.butkus.org · When the self-timer has been activated, the self-timer LED will start flashing and about 10 seconds later, the shutter will be released. The self-timer LED remains lit for the last 2 seconds before the shutter is released.  (Fig. 54) · To cancel the Self-timer mode after pressing the shutter button, turn the mode dial to select another mode, or set the main switch selector to L (Lock) to turn off the power. · The exposure counter on the LCD panel indicates the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released. (Fig. 55) · The Self-timer mode is not applicable when the shutter speed is set to "bulb".

22. MULTI EXPOSURE MODE 1. Turn the mode dial to select  (Multi Exposure mode).  (Fig. 56)

 

2. Press the shutter button as many times as necessary to take several exposures on the same frame. · The film will not advance and the exposure counter number will remain the same. · To cancel the Multi Exposure mode, turn the mode dial to select another mode, or set the main switch selector to L (Lock) to turn off the power. · When developing negative films, make sure that you indicate that the film contains multi exposure shots where applicable. The multi exposed shot may be mistaken for an error and may not be printed.

23. AUTO BRACKETING MODE When the shutter button is pressed in the Auto Bracketing mode, the camera will take 3 frames of an underexposed, a correctly exposed, and an overexposed picture in 0.5 EV increments. Auto Bracketing is especially effective when using a reversal (slide) film.

1. Turn the mode dial to select  (Auto Bracketing mode). (Fig. 57) 2. Press the shutter button. · The camera will take 3 frames in the following order: underexposed (-0.5 EV), correctly exposed (O EV), and overexposed (+0.5 EV). · To cancel the Auto Bracketing mode, turn the mode dial to select another mode. · When the Auto Bracketing mode is combined with exposure compensation or AE lock, the exposure range will be based on the selected exposure compensation value or the locked exposure value respectively. For example, when exposure compensation or the locked exposure value is -1.0 EV: the exposure range will be -1.5 EV, -1.0 EV, and -0.5 EV. · The Auto Bracketing mode is applicable for Manual operation also.4www.butkus.org · The Auto Bracketing mode cannot be combined with flash photography (i.e., Ricoh flash units such as the Speedlite 303P, 323, 403P, etc.). · The Auto Bracketing mode is not applicable when the shutter speed is set to "bulb".