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Samsung PRONTA 1200 User Manual

Samsung pronta 1200: user guide
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 NOTE • This camera will not function without a battery. • Use one 3V lithium battery(CR-2). • The lens cap automatically opens when the Power button is turned on. • Do not open the lens cap with your fingers. The shutter does not operate in the following circumstances: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG camera. Please read this manual before using your camera. TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARATION Part names ... 4 LCD panel ... 7 Viewfinder and Indicators ... 8 Loading the battery ... 9 Checking the battery ... 10 Loading the film ...

  • Page 4: Part Names

    PART NAMES Front / Top Shutter button Exposure sensor Flash button (Flash mode selection button) Zoom lever ( Buzzer ON/OFF button LCD panel Mode button DATE or TIME button Self-timer lamp (Date and capti o n sel e cti o n button) Viewfinder Remote control sensor (Q.D.
  • Page 5 Rear / Bottom Flash indicator (Red LED) Power button Autofocus indicator (Green LED) Diopter adjustment dial Strap eyelet Film check Viewfinder window Battery Tripod socket chamber cover Mid-roll rewind button...
  • Page 6 Interior Spool Film sensor Back cover Film pressure roller Film pressure plate...

  • Page 7: Lcd Panel

    LCD PANEL Month Self-timer Year Flash mode Remote control shooting Exposure unit (EX) Back-light control Snap shooting Slow shutter sync Buzzer indicator Portrait zoom Landscape shooting Film present indicator Focal length Film rewinding indicator Exposure counter Battery condition indicator Date (Year, Month, Date, Time) Film loading indicator Caption Letter indicator Back-cover open indicator...

  • Page 8: Viewfinder And Indicators

    VIEWFINDER AND INDICATORS Viewfinder Close range picture area mark - WIDE : Optimum picture area when shooting within 0.8m~1.5 m - TELE : Optimum picture area when shooting within 0.8m ~ 3.0m Picture area frame - WIDE : Optimum picture area when shooting over 1.5 m - TELE : Optimum picture area when shooting over 3.0 m Autofocus frame (Focus on the subject with this frame) Indicators...

  • Page 9: Loading The Battery

    LOADING THE BATTERY 1. Rotate the battery chamber cover lock in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position. 3. Rotate the battery chamber cover lock in the opposite direction to the arrow( step 1) to close. NOTE Use one CR-2 battery.

  • Page 10: Checking The Battery

    CHECKING THE BATTERY You can check the battery life on the LCD panel 1. Normal operation - The battery condition indicator does not appear. 2. The indicator appears half way. - The battery life is low and you should ensure that a replacement battery is available. 3.

  • Page 11: Loading The Film

    LOADING THE FILM 1. Open the back cover by sliding the release knob as shown above. 2. Insert a roll of film in the chamber. Do not force the film into position. 3. The film should lie flat. 4. Close the back cover. It will close with a “click”. 5.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Strap

    ATTACHING THE STRAP Refer to the illustrations above.

  • Page 13: Using The Camera

    USING THE CAMERA Press the Power button to turn the power on. The indicators will appear on the LCD panel. If the camera is not used for 3 minutes, the power will be turned off automatically. While looking through the viewfinder, aim the camera at the subject and operate the zoom buttons. Press the Zoom lever “...

  • Page 14: Holding The Camera

    HOLDING THE CAMERA NOTE Avoid obstructing the lens when you take a picture. Pictures can be spoiled when a finger, hair or camera strap falls in front of the Lens, Exposure Sensor or Auto-focus Windows. When you take vertical pictures with flash, the flash should be above the lens. In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera steady, especially when using longer focal lengths (Tele).

  • Page 15: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES Aim the Autofocus frame at a subject. (Refer to page 8) Press the Shutter button half way down. The lens is focused when the green lamp turns on. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take a picture. The film will automatically advance after shooting and the frame counter will advance.

  • Page 16: Though It Is Dark, You Can Check The Lcd Panel

    THOUGH IT IS DARK, YOU CAN CHECK THE LCD PANEL Zoom lever Shutter button Function buttons Power button The LCD panel light will be turned on for about 6 seconds by pressing the power button, shutter button halfway, function buttons and zoom lever. You can easily select the shooting mode in the dark conditions.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Diopter

    ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Select the maximum zoom setting and turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear.

  • Page 18: Buzzer Operation

    BUZZER OPERATION According to the function, the buzzer sound is as follows. Buzzer sound Function 1 short beep Selection 3 beeps Warning 3 short beeps Warning/Error When AF Lock (shorter than minimum shooting range) occurs 5 long beeps Completion The buzzer function can be selected by the Buzzer ON/OFF button and it will operate only if the buzzer mark appears on the LCD panel.

  • Page 19: Rewinding The Film

    REWINDING THE FILM 1. Automatic rewinding After taking all the pictures on a roll of film, the camera will automatically rewind the film. The motor stops when the rewinding is completed. When the rewinding is completed, the icon ( ) will blink. You may remove the film at this point.

  • Page 20: Date And Caption (Q.d. Model Only)

    DATE AND CAPTION (Q.D. MODEL ONLY) Use the DATE button to control "Date" and "Caption" 1. Changing "Date" format or selecting the caption <No print> 2. Date Zone <Year-Month-Day> <Month-Day-Year> <Normal picture> <Day-Month-Year> <Day-Hour-Minute> <Selecting caption print> Press the DATE button to select one of the different formats. (Refer to the sequence on the left) The "PRINT"...
  • Page 21 3. Changing the date setting 4. Selecting the caption print To change the date or time, press and hold down the DATE button for 2 seconds. The first sector of the date format will blink. To select the sector that you want to change, press the DATE button. Change the date setting by operating Zoom lever.

  • Page 22: Using The Flash Mode

    USING THE FLASH MODE You can select the flash mode by pressing the FLASH button. <Auto red-eye reduction> <Flash off> <Fill-in flash & Red-eye reduction > NOTE <Auto flash> In case of the "Auto Flash" function, the camera will retain the mode even though the camera is turned off. When you turn on the camera, check the LCD panel.

  • Page 23: Using The Shooting Mode

    USING THE SHOOTING MODE You can select the shooting mode by pressing the mode button. <Bulb Shooting> <Landscape Shooting> NOTE With the "Non Q.D. model", the "Remote control shooting" indicator does not appear on the LCD panel. <Normal photography> <Self-timer> <Remote control Shooting>...

  • Page 24: Auto Red-Eye Reduction

    AUTO RED-EYE REDUCTION NOTE The red-eye reduction mode dramatically reduces the possible red-eye effect by emitting rapid pre-flash to shrink the subject s pupils before the main flash fires. Do not allow the subject to move until the main flash has fired. Shooting beyond the scope of the flash range will induce the activation of the buzzer and the zoom lens;...

  • Page 25: Auto Flash

    AUTO FLASH Select the Auto flash Mode by pressing the FLASH button once. Auto flash mode activates the flash by measuring the brightness of the subject. The Flash will not engage when the subject is too bright. NOTE Once the Auto Flash Mode is selected, it will remain active even when the camera is turned off.

  • Page 26: Fill-In Flash

    FILL-IN FLASH Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button twice. When the main subject is in shadow and the surrounding light conditions are too strong for the auto-flash to engage, the fill-in flash allows you to expose the subject correctly. NOTE When using this mode, the flash fires regardless of the brightness of the subject and background.

  • Page 27: Fill-In Flash And Back-Light Control

    FILL-IN FLASH and BACK-LIGHT CONTROL You can select this mode by pressing the FLASH button 3 times. Use this mode when you take a picture of a subject in back-light conditions. NOTE Be careful to avoid direct sunlight on the lens. Shooting beyond the scope of the flash range will induce the activation of the buzzer and the zoom lens;...

  • Page 28: Fill-In Flash And Red-Eye Reduction

    FILL-IN FLASH AND RED-EYE REDUCTION Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button 4 times. Use this mode when you take a picture of a person in low light conditions. NOTE Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. <Without fill-in flash and <With fill-in flash and red-eye reduction>...

  • Page 29: Flash Off

    FLASH OFF Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button 5 times. Use this mode when you want to take pictures without flash. NOTE When using the Flash Off function, you may need to use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

  • Page 30: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Select this mode by pressing the mode button. You can take a picture of yourself by using this mode. When pressing the shutter button, the self-timer lamp illuminates for 7 seconds. Then the lamp blinks rapidly for 3 seconds and the picture is taken.

  • Page 31: Remote Control Shooting

    REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING Select this mode by pressing the mode button. (You can only use this function with the Q.D. model camera) When you select this mode, the self-timer lamp will blink every 2 seconds. To take a picture using a remote control, press the Remote Control shooting button.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Battery Of The Remote Control

    REPLACING THE BATTERY OF THE REMOTE CONTROL Replacing the battery Refer to the illustrations above. NOTE Use one lithium battery (JIS CR2025) Be sure to place a battery in the correct position. The positive contact (+) must be facing up.

  • Page 33: Snap Shooting

    SNAP SHOOTING Select this mode by pressing the mode button. Use this mode when taking a picture of active subjects such as children or pets (They are difficult to focus on). When you select this mode, the camera will set the wide position (38mm) and the focus is fixed.

  • Page 34: Portrait Zoom

    PORTRAIT ZOOM Select this mode by pressing the mode button. Use this mode to maintain a constant subject size within the frame, even though the distance to a subject may vary. Position your subject in the centre of the viewfinder and press the shutter button half-way.

  • Page 35: Landscape Shooting

    LANDSCAPE SHOOTING If you can t shoot clearly distant subjects through a window, use this mode by pressing the mode button. NOTE With this mode, the flash does not fire. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake in low light conditions. When LANDSCAPE mode is not in use change this mode into normal mode.

  • Page 36: Bulb Shooting(B Shutter)

    BULB BULB SHOOTING (B SHUTTER) To shoot subjects that require an extended shutter speed shooting such as Portrait in fireworks and night scenes, select this mode by pressing the mode button. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is depressed. The time selected is shown on the LCD panel and the maximum time is 60 seconds.

  • Page 37: Using The Focus Lock

    USING THE FOCUS LOCK If you want to focus on a subject that is not in the centre of your picture, use the Focus Lock function described below. 1. Aim the camera with the autofocus frame superimposed over the subject. 2.

  • Page 38: Care And Storage

    CARE AND STORAGE If your camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, lintless cloth. The lens should be cleaned only with special lens cleaning tissue and fluid.(Consult your camera retailer.) Do not allow your camera to come into contact with sand or water. Keep your camera in a dry, cool place that is free from high humidity and dust.

  • Page 39: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING If the shutter does not operate after pressing the shutter button. Check point Is the lens cover completely open? Is the battery loaded correctly? Has it been a long time since you used the camera? Change the battery. If a picture is partially dark or out of focus.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS TYPE 35mm fully automatic lens shutter camera. Format 35mm DX-coded film, 24x36mm Speed Automatic setting with DX-coded film, ISO 50~3200 FILM Loading Automatic advance to the first frame when the back cover is closed. Winding Automatic advance, Single or Continuous shooting Rewinding Automatic rewinding, Mid-roll rewinding Schneider lens F4.62 ~ 11.70 / 38 - 120mm...
  • Page 41 SNAP shooting(between 1.4 ~ 3.3m (4.6 ~ 10.8ft)) LANDSCAPE shooting ; WIDE(38mm) : 5.5m~ (18ft ~ ), TELE(120mm) : 9.6m~ (31.5ft~ ) Auto flash Flash off All data are based on SAMSUNG’S standard test methods. 5.9m / 19.4ft 8.3m / 27.2ft 2.3m / 7.5ft 3.3m / 10.8ft...

  • Page 42: Checking The Camera

    CHECKING THE CAMERA Checking the shutter condition - You can check the condition of the shutter by pressing it. There will be a short “click” sound. Checking the irises - After removing the back cover of the camera, it is normal to see the closed lens opening up when you press the shutter.
  • Page 44 Internet address - http : //www.samsungcamera.com/ The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC) SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS UK LTD. SAMSUNG HOUSE, 3 RIVERBANK WAY, GREAT WEST ROAD, BRENTFORD, MIDDLESEX,TW8 9RE, U.K. TEL : (44) 20-8232-3280 FAX : (44) 20-8569-8385...

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