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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

1. Film Rewind Knob/Back Cover Lock Release Knob

2. Film Rewind Crank

3. Film Speed Dial (ASA)/Exposure Compensation Dial

4 Film Speed Lock Button

5. Flash Ready Signal Contact

6. Hot Shoe/Flash Contact4www.butkus.org

7. Shutter Speed Index Line

8. Shutter Speed Dial

9. Automatic Exposure Lock Button 

10. Cable Release Socket

11. Shutter Release Button

12. Shutter "ON-OFF'' Index Mark

13. Film Advance Lever

14. Battery Check Ring

15. Exposure Counter

16. Neck Strap Eyelet

17. Self-timer Lever

18. Depth of Field Preview Button

19. Lens Release Lever

20. Lens Locator Node

21. Focusing Ring

22. Distance Scale4www.butkus.org

23. Depth of Field Scale

24. F-Stop Ring

25. Aperture Relay Port

26. Sprocket Teeth

27. Multi-exposure Button

28. Multi-exposure Lock Lever

29. Viewfinder Eyepiece Blind Lever

30. Viewfinder Eyepiece  <<< update - I have been told a Olympus or Pentax eyecup and other accessories will work on XR cameras >>>

31. Flash LED

32. Film Rail

33. "X" Flash Terminal

34. Film Rewind Shaft

35. Film Chamber

36. Battery Compartment Cover

37. Tripod Socket

38. Winder Contacts

39. Shutter Release Connection

40. Film Rewind Release Button

41. Winder Coupler

42. Positioning Hole

43. Film Take-up spool

44. Back Cover

45. Film Pressure Plate

46. Microprism-image Band

47. Split-image Spot

48. Exposure Meter Needle

49. Shutter Speed Indicator

50. Battery Power Check Zone

51. Aperture Readout Window

We are most gratified that you have selected the XR-2s which we are sure will give you many delightful! years of picture-taking pleasure.

The XR-2s is a 35 mm fully automatic electronically controlled exposure system (aperture-priority) SLR camera which assures you of superb optics and outstanding mechanical performance and reliability and which will justify your choice for years to come.

Before Using Your XR-2s

Please read this instruction booklet carefully and familiarize yourself with the equipment and its features thoroughly. Your pleasure in using your XR-2s will be greater if you know your camera properly.

If you press a shutter release button without batteries in the camera, a mirror will stay up. Therefore. please do not forget to insert batteries into the camera first.

BATTERY LOADING

The built-in through-the-lens CdS exposure metering system of your XR-2s operates on power activated by two 1.5V LR-44 alkaline batteries. which are supplied together with your camera.
1. Remove Battery Compartment Cover (36) by unscrewing it counterclockwise with a coin (Fig. 1)

2. Place the two batteries into the compartment with the plus (+) side down, as illustrated in the battery holder of Battery Compartment Cover (36) (Fig. 2). Make sure that the batteries are correctly placed. If incorrectly placed, Exposure Meter Needle (48) in the viewfinder will not move at all.

3. Replace Battery Compartment Cover (36) by screwing it clockwise until it stops but do not force.4www.butkus.org

 Tips for Better Results * If the shutter release button is pressed when there are no batteries or they are worn out, the mirror will stay up and the shutter cannot be released. To put the mirror back'. to its proper position, turn the shutter speed dial to "X" or "B'', and be sure to insert new batteries immediately. If you wish to take pictures without using batteries, use ''X" (1/90 sec.) or "B.".

* Before loading, wipe off the surfaces of the batteries with a clean and dry cloth to ensure they are free of fingerprints or stains.

* When your camera is not used for a long period, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place.

* The batteries will last for about half a year in normal use.

* The batteries may explode if disposed of in fire.


BATTERY CHECK

Check the power of the silver-oxide batteries after loading them.
1. Turn Battery Check Ring (14) clockwise until it stops (Fig. 3)

2. If Exposure Meter Needle (48) in the viewfinder swings into Battery Power Check Zone (50), the batteries have sufficient power (Fig. 4).

 

3. If Exposure Meter Needle (48) does not move or stays below Battery Power Check Zone (50), the batteries must be replaced. For replacement, use two new Mallory MS76, Eveready S76 or equivalent.

Tips for Better Results * Do not turn Battery Check Ring (14) often in order to avoid unnecessary consumption of the batteries.4www.butkus.org FILM LOADING

Your XR-2s is designed to accept any standard 35 mm color or black and white film roll in cartridge. (12, 20, 24 or 36 exposures).
1. First of all, press Shutter Release Button (11) to see that the shutter has been released.
    (Refer to "METER/SHUTTER ON/OFF CONTROL'').

2. Pull up Film Rewind Knob (1) until Back Cover (44) snaps open (Fig. 5). Then, pull it out all the way to allow for insertion of the film cartridge.

3. Swing open Back Cover (44) and place a film cartridge into Film Chamber (35) (Fig. 6).

 

4. Push down Film Rewind Knob (1) to its original position by turning Film Rewind Crank (2) clockwise or counterclockwise so that Film Rewind Shah (34) engages the film cartridge and that the film cartridge is seated in place (Fig. 7).

5. Draw the film leader across the camera back and insert it into one of the slits of Film Take-up Spool (43) (Fig. 8). To bring the slit into a convenient position, rotate Film Take-up Spoof (43) in the direction of arrow with your finger.

 
6. Rotate Film Take-up Spool (43) by advancing Film Advance Lever (13) to take up any slack in the film and check to see that the film tip is firmly hooked onto Film Take-up Spool (43) (Fig. 9) and that sprocket holes on the film are fully engaged on Sprocket Teeth (26) (Fig. 10).

7. Close and press Back Cover (44) firmly until it snaps shut.
8. Advance Film Advance Lever (13) two or three times, after depressing Shutter Release Button (11) each time, until the number "1" is opposite the index line in Exposure Counter (15) (Fig. 11), because the first portions of the film can not be used for picture taking as they have already been exposed to light and two or three blank exposures should be made before taking your first picture. Now it is ready for your first picture.
 

Tips for Better Results

* Always load your camera in the shade or in a poorly-lit place, never in direct sunlight or other bright light.

* As you advance the Film Advance Lever (13), the Film Rewind Knob (1) will simultaneously rotate counterclockwise indicating that the film is advancing properly.

* When making blank exposures with Shutter Speed Dial (8) set at ''AUTO'', set F-Stop Ring (24) to the smallest f-stop (the largest lens opening) so that you can make next blank exposure quickly, otherwise a slower shutter speed will be result which could be an annoyance.

 SETTING FILM SPEED

Each type of film, color or black and white. has its own sensitivity to light. This sensitivity is assigned by a numerical value described as an ASA rating (U.S.A. Standard) or a DIN rating (Europe and most other countries). In most cases. both ASA and DIN ratings are imprinted on the film package, as well as the data sheet packed with the film and the film cartridge itself. The higher the film speed rating. the more sensitive the film is to light: that is, less light is required for a proper exposure. The film speed. therefore. is an important element in insuring that the through-the-lens metering system of your camera determines the correct shutter speed and f-stop combinations for a given lighting situation.

 
1 Depress Film Speed Lock Button (4) (Fig. 12) and rotate Film Speed Dial (3) until the ASA number of your film is exactly opposite the index line and click stops. For example. if the film is ASA 100. make the correct setting at ''100" (Fig. 13).

2 Take your finger off Film Speed Lock Button (4) to lock the film speed setting in the camera.
Tips for Better Results

 

* Each time a film with a new film speed rating is loaded in you camera. the film speed must be set to assure accurately expose photographs,

* The scale represents the relation between ASA and DIN number is illustrated on the inside of Back Cover (44)4www.butkus.org
(Fig. 14).

 METER/SHUTTER "ON-OFF" CONTROL

Film Advance Lever (13) controls shutter release "LOCK-UNLOCK' to protect your camera from accidental shutter release when not taking pictures and Shutter Release Button (11) controls exposure meter

"ON-OFF" to avoid unnecessary depletion of the batteries.
1. When Film Advance Lever (13) is moved to "ON" position (Fig 15). Shutter Release Button (11) is unlocked.

2 When Shutter Release Button (11) is pressed half way down, the electric circuit is switched on and Exposure Meter Needle (48) in the viewfinder starts to move.

 

 Tips for Better Results * Whenever picture-taking is completed, be sure to move Film Advance Lever (13) to "OFF position (Fig. 16).

* To prevent unnecessary consumption of the batteries, do not press Shutter Release Button (11) often.

* The Film Advance Lever can be set at two angles in click stage positions. Choose the one suitable for your own shooting style.

 SETTING SHUTTER SPEED DIAL

The shutter controls the length of time the light is allowed to strike the film. The speed at which the shutter opens and closes is measured by the numbers on Shutter Speed Dial (8). In automatic exposure operation, correct shutter speed is set automatically.

* Simply turn Shutter Speed Dial (8) until the desired shutter speed is set opposite Shutter Speed Index Line (7).

(1) "AUTO" stands for AUTOMATIC. Setting the dial at "AUTO'' makes the camera ready for
    automatic exposure control.

(2) The numbers 1000, 500 etc. to 2 stand for 1/1000 sec., 1/500 sec., etc. to 1/2 sec.

(3) The numbers 1, 2, 4, stand for 1 sec., 2 sec., and 4 sec.4www.butkus.org

(4) This button locks the dial at 'AUTO" setting. When you move the dial off AUTO", press the button
    and rotate the dial.

(5)  "X" stands for mechanical shutter for the speed of 1/90 sec. This setting is used when the
    batteries have not sufficient power or taking picture without batteries. Flash photography is also
    possible at this setting.

(6) "B" stands for Bulb. The "B" setting is used for long night exposure using street lights or
    electric signs as a light source, or under poor lighting conditions when flash can not be used.
    When set at "B", the shutter will remain open as long as Shutter Release Button (11) is depressed
    (preferably by a cable release).
 

Tips for Better Results

* Do not set Shutter Speed Dial (8) between marked speeds, but at a click stop in
    accordance with indicated speeds only.

* Shutter Speed Dial (8) does not revolve between "AUTO" and ''B"

* When Shutter Speed Dial (8) is set at "B" or "X", set the desired f-stop and expose
    manually because metering with the built-in exposure meter is not possible.

* When making extremely long time exposure at "B" setting, remove the batteries to
    avoid unnecessary consumption of the batteries.

 SETTING APERTURE

The lens opening determines the amount of light entering the lens and exposing the film. The smaller the f-stop (f/2.0, f/2.8 etc.), the wider the lens opening and the greater the amount of light entering the lens. The larger the f-stop (f/16, f/11 etc.), the smaller the lens opening and the smaller the amount of light entering the lens. As the lens opening is moved from F/16 to f/11, the amount of light entering the lens is doubled As the lens opening is moved from f/2.0 to f/2.8, the amount of entering light is cut in half (Fig. 17).

 

Tips for Better Results
* Rotate F-Stop Ring (24) until the desired f-stop is opposite the aperture index line (Fig. 18). Click stops are provided to prevent accidental movement from the setting made.

* If necessary, you may set F-Stop Ring (24) between two f-stops.

 

CORRECT EXPOSURE

Automatic Exposure

Your XR-2s has a built-in through-the-lens full aperture CdS exposure meter coupled to aperture-priority automatic exposure control system which selects and sets correct shutter speed automatically for correct exposure.

Set the camera to "AUTO"
1. Turn Shutter Speed Dial (8) until the "AUTO" is set opposite Shutter Speed Index Line (7) (Fig. 19). Shutter Speed Indicator (49) in the viewfinder indicates "A"", showing that the camera is set for automatic exposure control (Fig. 20).

Preselect the aperture

2. Preselect the desired aperture by rotating F-Stop Ring (24). Fstop is visible through Aperture Readout Window (51). For preselecting the aperture, refer to the following rough guide when using ASA 100 film.         Outdoors in bright sunlight   f/8.0 ~ f/16
        Cloudy weather or in shade   f/2.8 ~ f/5.6
        Indoors   f/1.4 ~ f/4.0

Exposure checking
3. After moving Film Advance Lever (13) to "ON" position. press Shutter Release Button (11) lightly half way down until the Exposure Meter Needle (48) begins to move. The Exposure Meter Needle (48) in the viewfinder indicates the shutter speed you will be shooting at. ["1000" is 1/1000 sec., "125" is 1/125 sec., "4" is 1/4 sec., " 1 " is one full second and " 2'' is 2 seconds.]. If the needle goes above "1000" (Fig. 21), close down the aperture until the needle moves below "1000".  If the needle goes below "B.X." (Fig. 22), open up the aperture until the needle moves above " B.X.".
 

Tips for Better Results

* At slow speeds (below 1/30 sec.), use a tripod or other firm support to prevent camera movement and blurred pictures. In shooting with a telephoto lens, be careful to minimize the camera shake especially. When using telephoto lenses, a good rule of thumb is "use a shutter speed faster than 1/focal length of the lens''. For example, with a 135 mm lens, use a shutter speed faster than 1/125 sec. Otherwise, a tripod is suggested.

* Coupling range of the exposure control for ASA 100 film is from 2 sec. at f/1.4 to 1/1000 sec. at f/11 (EV O ~ 17) (Fig. 23).

* The shutter speed is automatically determined at any speed within the range of approx. 8 sec. to 1/1000 sec., according to the lighting conditions of your subject.

  

Manual Exposure

Manual exposure setting is used when taking flash photography or when you wish to preselect the shutter speed.

1. Press Automatic Exposure Lock Button (9) and move Shutter Speed Dial (8) off "AUTO" (Fig. 24). Then set the desired shutter speed opposite Shutter Speed Index Line (7) by rotating Shutter Speed Dial (8). Shutter Speed Indicator (49) in the viewfinder indicates the shutter speed you just set.

2. Move Film Advance Lever (13) to "ON' position.4www.butkus.org

3. Hold your camera, look at your subject through the Viewfinder Eyepiece (30) and press Shutter Release Button (11) lightly half way down.
4. While keep pressing Shutter Release Button (11) half way down. rotate F-Stop Ring (24) and align Exposure Meter Needle (48) with Shutter Speed Indicator (49) (Fig. 25). F-Stop is visible through Aperture Readout Window (51) . If Exposure re Meter Needle (48) goes above Shutter Speed Indicator (49), this means overexposure: select a faster shutter speed or a smaller lens opening. On the contrary, if the needle goes below Shutter Speed Indicator (49), this means "underexposure": choose a slower shutter speed or a larger lens opening.
 


Tips for Better Results

* Do not make an exposure setting by pressing Depth of Field Preview Button (18) or turning Battery Check Ring (14) because these will incorrectly influence the meter's reading. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION DIAL

The dial is used when exposure compensation (intentional over- or under-exposure) is necessary in AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE operation. In unusual lighting conditions, the desired effect or the correct exposure will not be obtained in the final picture and exposure compensation is necessary.

* Lift up the outer ring of Exposure Compensation Dial (3) and rotate it until the index line on the ring is opposite the corresponding number (+2. +1. - 1. - 2) and click stops (Fig. 26).

When the light is behind the subjects Set the dial at + 1 or +2.
Spot-lighted subjects and dark backgrounds Set the dial at -1 or -2. Tips for Better Results * When exposure compensation is unnecessary, be sure to set Exposure Compensation Dial (3) at "0''.

* Do not set Exposure Compensation Dial (3) between marked numbers, but at a click stop in accordance with indicated numbers only.

 VlEWING AND FOCUSING

Since you are viewing through the lens, there is no parallax problem.....

What you are viewing in the viewfinder will exactly appear in your picture. This enables you to determine the exact composition of your subject before pressing Shutter Release Button ( 11). Even when you shoot close-ups, there is no danger of accidentally cutting off a portion of your subject. To assure the sharpest possible pictures, your XR-2s has a three way focusing screen with diagonal Split-image Spot (47), Microprism-image Band (46) and Fresnel field, and you can select three way focusing according to your subject.

1. Look into Viewfinder Eyepiece (30) to compose your picture.

2. Split-image Focusing is helpful for the subject with either vertical or horizontal lines.

Rotate Focusing Ring (21) until the split image in Split-image Spot (47) forms a single image. When it is out of focus, your
subject is split into two parts (Fig. 27).


 
3. Microprism Focusing is good for the subject which lacks clear vertical or horizontal lines.

Rotate Focusing Ring (21) until the image in Microprism-image Band (46) appears sharp (Fig. 27).


4. You can also focus with any part of the area surrounding Microprism-image Band (46). This is most useful when taking pictures with ultra telephoto lenses or in close-up photography with bellows unit, macro lenses or extension rings because the other focusing aids may darken appreciably.

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