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It also explains how to load and rewind the film. ♦Basic Operations • Explains the easiest way to take pictures with the AF360FGZ. tion for the first time. exposure mode, self-timer mode, auto bracketing • Setting the Exposure: Auto Picture mode, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, metered manual exposure, bulb exposure, exposure compensation • Focusing: Auto focus mode, manual focusing ♦Flash Photography • Tips: Tips on using the camera and accessories, as well as the names of the following sections. ♦Things to...
It also explains how to load and rewind the film. ♦Basic Operations • Explains the easiest way to take pictures with the AF360FGZ. tion for the first time. exposure mode, self-timer mode, auto bracketing • Setting the Exposure: Auto Picture mode, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, metered manual exposure, bulb exposure, exposure compensation • Focusing: Auto focus mode, manual focusing ♦Flash Photography • Tips: Tips on using the camera and accessories, as well as the names of the following sections. ♦Things to...
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... be set your camera for singleframe shooting, Auto picture, multi-segment metering, and autofocus. . NOTE To load the batteries and film or to attach the lens, see "Things to consecutive-frame mode OW p.46), selftimer ( p.49), remote control release mode, auto bracketing or multiple-exposure mode ( p.47). ON IMO 1 .111 6 e__! 0 I QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING For quick and easy shooting, set to Do." ( irgr p.11) Set the single-frame drive mode. T Set the main switch...
... be set your camera for singleframe shooting, Auto picture, multi-segment metering, and autofocus. . NOTE To load the batteries and film or to attach the lens, see "Things to consecutive-frame mode OW p.46), selftimer ( p.49), remote control release mode, auto bracketing or multiple-exposure mode ( p.47). ON IMO 1 .111 6 e__! 0 I QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING For quick and easy shooting, set to Do." ( irgr p.11) Set the single-frame drive mode. T Set the main switch...
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...; The Auto picture mode operates only when an FA or F lens is attached. • See page 56, 63 for any other exposure mode. • The AE lock function or exposure compensation function cannot use while the Auto picture mode is being used. 3 Set the AF mode switch to [ Wide [ ] I Set the AF mode switch to the down position. • See page 78 for the manual focus. 0 ket • In the Auto picture mode, the camera automatically...
...; The Auto picture mode operates only when an FA or F lens is attached. • See page 56, 63 for any other exposure mode. • The AE lock function or exposure compensation function cannot use while the Auto picture mode is being used. 3 Set the AF mode switch to [ Wide [ ] I Set the AF mode switch to the down position. • See page 78 for the manual focus. 0 ket • In the Auto picture mode, the camera automatically...
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... about four meters (using ISO 400 film). • The built-in flash does not retract automatically. 1 Auto pop-up when pressing the shutter release button halfway down in the following conditions. 1. NMI BUILT-IN FLASH - The hood will obstruct a part of the flash light. • As a rule of thumb the distance for using the built-in flash automatically pops up flash function Press the flash mode button until...
... about four meters (using ISO 400 film). • The built-in flash does not retract automatically. 1 Auto pop-up when pressing the shutter release button halfway down in the following conditions. 1. NMI BUILT-IN FLASH - The hood will obstruct a part of the flash light. • As a rule of thumb the distance for using the built-in flash automatically pops up flash function Press the flash mode button until...
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... operated when using the sleeve function of the AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ set to MF. • Since the external flash unit will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the flash is ready and the shutter release button is roughly 1 to 5 meters. • When ["] blinks When using an F or FA lens not suited for the autofocus to work , such as in a dark place, the built-in flash...
... operated when using the sleeve function of the AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ set to MF. • Since the external flash unit will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the flash is ready and the shutter release button is roughly 1 to 5 meters. • When ["] blinks When using an F or FA lens not suited for the autofocus to work , such as in a dark place, the built-in flash...
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If you use a non-DX coded film, set manually for the DX-coded film. 0 %Asia . 122 ISO OFF ON l'r:Load the non-DX-coded film. gam • The ISO speed can be set from the film's DX code. Q 2 Setting the ISO speed "'Set the mode dial to [ISO]. ?'Move the select switch to 6400 in 1/3-EV increments. • [ISO] is displayed when the film speed is set the film speed manually. 1 Load the film. However, the film speed setting can be changed. I SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY The camera automatically reads the film speed from ISO 6 to set the ISO speed.
If you use a non-DX coded film, set manually for the DX-coded film. 0 %Asia . 122 ISO OFF ON l'r:Load the non-DX-coded film. gam • The ISO speed can be set from the film's DX code. Q 2 Setting the ISO speed "'Set the mode dial to [ISO]. ?'Move the select switch to 6400 in 1/3-EV increments. • [ISO] is displayed when the film speed is set the film speed manually. 1 Load the film. However, the film speed setting can be changed. I SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY The camera automatically reads the film speed from ISO 6 to set the ISO speed.
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... lithium CR2025 battery. The data back uses one 3V lithium battery, type CR2025. • After replacing the battery, set the correct date and time. ( OF' p.42) 1 Remove the battery. to 0 ©Loosen the battery cover fixing screw (located near the upper left side of the pressure plate ) with a Phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover. insure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover. I REPLACE BATTERY FOR DATA...
... lithium CR2025 battery. The data back uses one 3V lithium battery, type CR2025. • After replacing the battery, set the correct date and time. ( OF' p.42) 1 Remove the battery. to 0 ©Loosen the battery cover fixing screw (located near the upper left side of the pressure plate ) with a Phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover. insure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover. I REPLACE BATTERY FOR DATA...
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... ON A SINGLE FRAME SELF-TIMER MODE REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING (OPTIONAL) AUTO BRACKETING USING THE PICTURE MODE STANDARD OPERATION MODE PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE USING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION AE LOCK FUNCTION MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL ABOUT FOCUSING USING AUTOFOCUS MANUAL FOCUSING SPOT AF MODE USING FOCUS LOCK PREVIEWING THE DEPTH...
... ON A SINGLE FRAME SELF-TIMER MODE REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING (OPTIONAL) AUTO BRACKETING USING THE PICTURE MODE STANDARD OPERATION MODE PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE USING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION AE LOCK FUNCTION MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL ABOUT FOCUSING USING AUTOFOCUS MANUAL FOCUSING SPOT AF MODE USING FOCUS LOCK PREVIEWING THE DEPTH...
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... been activated, press the drive button or turn the main switch off. • Adjust the focus by pressing the shutter release button on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be automatically set. i t= Battery life on the camera halfway down or manually and then press the remote control's release button. • The remote control may not work while the flash is being charged. • When...
... been activated, press the drive button or turn the main switch off. • Adjust the focus by pressing the shutter release button on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be automatically set. i t= Battery life on the camera halfway down or manually and then press the remote control's release button. • The remote control may not work while the flash is being charged. • When...
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... LCD panel. [AIL is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in crisp focus against the out-of -field. OFF ON MD M34 Tv 6o •"I Av S.6 o__! likca In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in the viewfinder and on the mode dial lights up. righismig, a a Ise 2 When the shutter release button is also displayed in the...
... LCD panel. [AIL is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in crisp focus against the out-of -field. OFF ON MD M34 Tv 6o •"I Av S.6 o__! likca In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in the viewfinder and on the mode dial lights up. righismig, a a Ise 2 When the shutter release button is also displayed in the...
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The shutter remains open as long as shown. Select a darker subject or use a flash if it is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. I USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE This mode is too dark. ON a 0 • bu 0 It means that the exposure is too bright or too dark, both shutter speed, aperture setting and [ e]will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • When lenses other...
The shutter remains open as long as shown. Select a darker subject or use a flash if it is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. I USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE This mode is too dark. ON a 0 • bu 0 It means that the exposure is too bright or too dark, both shutter speed, aperture setting and [ e]will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • When lenses other...
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... the shutter release button is slightly off . Gently depress the shutter release button. Focus indicator Take a picture. point autofocus system, the subject will be turned off . • The audible PCV signal can be focused properly even if the subject is depressed halfway down , the shutter speed, aperture setting and selected picture mode are displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. 3 When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator [. ] lights...
... the shutter release button is slightly off . Gently depress the shutter release button. Focus indicator Take a picture. point autofocus system, the subject will be turned off . • The audible PCV signal can be focused properly even if the subject is depressed halfway down , the shutter speed, aperture setting and selected picture mode are displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. 3 When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator [. ] lights...
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... focusing ring on the lens until the subject looks sharp in sharp focus, then depress the shutter release button completely. (( • When focus is achieved, the focus indicator [0] lights and the audible PCV signal beeps. ()Check that the focus indicator [0] is in the viewfinder. ®Check that the subject is lit, then press the shutter release button completely. • Using the viewfinder's matte screen. 1 Setting manual focus (MF) z ®Set the focus mode switch...
... focusing ring on the lens until the subject looks sharp in sharp focus, then depress the shutter release button completely. (( • When focus is achieved, the focus indicator [0] lights and the audible PCV signal beeps. ()Check that the focus indicator [0] is in the viewfinder. ®Check that the subject is lit, then press the shutter release button completely. • Using the viewfinder's matte screen. 1 Setting manual focus (MF) z ®Set the focus mode switch...
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... LCD panel blinks and the indicator in the viewfinder turns to orange color when you attempt to photograph a subject in flash discharges at all times. Memo Flash recommended information The flash-recommended indicator [ ] on page 102. • If the flash pop-up button is pressed while the flash is popped up , an external flash cannot be attached to worn you the camera shake...
... LCD panel blinks and the indicator in the viewfinder turns to orange color when you attempt to photograph a subject in flash discharges at all times. Memo Flash recommended information The flash-recommended indicator [ ] on page 102. • If the flash pop-up button is pressed while the flash is popped up , an external flash cannot be attached to worn you the camera shake...
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I 2 Set the flash unit to P-TTL auto 1 mode ©Turn on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. 3 Taking a flash picture TCheck that the flash will light in a wireless configuration. 1,14 • (-V.,' I USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC WITH THE AF360FGZ With the AF360FGZ, you can use a flash sync speed faster than 1/125 sec. With high-speed sync. Note that the flash is ready. ©Focus the subject and take the picture. :Memo...
I 2 Set the flash unit to P-TTL auto 1 mode ©Turn on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. 3 Taking a flash picture TCheck that the flash will light in a wireless configuration. 1,14 • (-V.,' I USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC WITH THE AF360FGZ With the AF360FGZ, you can use a flash sync speed faster than 1/125 sec. With high-speed sync. Note that the flash is ready. ©Focus the subject and take the picture. :Memo...
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... picture. AHdlibl0O10Hd HSV1 OFF ON Tv bO AvS.5 ®7:10.„ ®Check that both the built-in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. • The high-speed sync is only available when the shutter speed is displayed. LAW1 • Using Wireless high-speed sync flash 1 Positioning the flash ()Place the flash unit at the desired location. ®Set the flash unit's power switch...
... picture. AHdlibl0O10Hd HSV1 OFF ON Tv bO AvS.5 ®7:10.„ ®Check that both the built-in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. • The high-speed sync is only available when the shutter speed is displayed. LAW1 • Using Wireless high-speed sync flash 1 Positioning the flash ()Place the flash unit at the desired location. ®Set the flash unit's power switch...
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... to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F. Attaching a Flash Unit to the camera. -3- tom Store the hot shoe cover in the strap's pocket. Ip.12 / -2- Attach the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F to a tripod. 3:Connect the Extension Cord F5P to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F. TiPress the flash pop-up button. 1 Attaching the flash unit (T Remove the Hot Shoe Cover Fk from the...
... to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F. Attaching a Flash Unit to the camera. -3- tom Store the hot shoe cover in the strap's pocket. Ip.12 / -2- Attach the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F to a tripod. 3:Connect the Extension Cord F5P to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F. TiPress the flash pop-up button. 1 Attaching the flash unit (T Remove the Hot Shoe Cover Fk from the...
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...-speed sync, a slow shutter speed is correct. ®Focus the subject and take the picture. Slow-speed sync can be set the aperture value. ©Set the shutter speed. tem If you will use an external flash, turn on the power. 2 Setting the Metered Manual Mode DTurn the lens aperture ring to prevent camera shake. ♦ Using Metered Manual Mode 1 Setting the flash unit ©If you photograph someone in front of a sunset or dark background, using slow-speed sync flash will use the built-in flash...
...-speed sync, a slow shutter speed is correct. ®Focus the subject and take the picture. Slow-speed sync can be set the aperture value. ©Set the shutter speed. tem If you will use an external flash, turn on the power. 2 Setting the Metered Manual Mode DTurn the lens aperture ring to prevent camera shake. ♦ Using Metered Manual Mode 1 Setting the flash unit ©If you photograph someone in front of a sunset or dark background, using slow-speed sync flash will use the built-in flash...
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... Film 35mm perforated cartridge film. Focus Mode: AFS(single). non-DX coded films with ISO 6-6400 • Exposure Modes Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode (Standard Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up Program Mode [a ], Action Program Mode [r• ], Night-scene Program Mode Pa ], [41] AE Lock indicator C KAF-,KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. Aperture indication. In-focus (Green lamp [• ] is possible using shutter release button/AF button. AF illuminator • Viewfinder Fixed pentamirror, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen...
... Film 35mm perforated cartridge film. Focus Mode: AFS(single). non-DX coded films with ISO 6-6400 • Exposure Modes Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode (Standard Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up Program Mode [a ], Action Program Mode [r• ], Night-scene Program Mode Pa ], [41] AE Lock indicator C KAF-,KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. Aperture indication. In-focus (Green lamp [• ] is possible using shutter release button/AF button. AF illuminator • Viewfinder Fixed pentamirror, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen...
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... Indication • Preview Button • Self-timer • Auto bracketing • Mirror • Film Loading • Film Wind & Rewind • Exposure Meter • Exposure Compensation • AE Lock: Shutter speed, Aperture value, [ S ] = Built-in flash ready indication, [ ] = blinking slowly flash recommended warning, [ ] = blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning, [e] = Red-eye reduction flash mode, [eim] = Auto pop-up flash function, Automatic flash function, ISO indication, [0___] = Film status information, [0] = Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter, [.,3] = PCV signal...
... Indication • Preview Button • Self-timer • Auto bracketing • Mirror • Film Loading • Film Wind & Rewind • Exposure Meter • Exposure Compensation • AE Lock: Shutter speed, Aperture value, [ S ] = Built-in flash ready indication, [ ] = blinking slowly flash recommended warning, [ ] = blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning, [e] = Red-eye reduction flash mode, [eim] = Auto pop-up flash function, Automatic flash function, ISO indication, [0___] = Film status information, [0] = Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter, [.,3] = PCV signal...