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FujiFilm BIG VIEWFINDER DATE 35 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH OWNER S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Autofocus – To assure sharp, clear pictures (YEAR-MONTH-DAY/HOUR-MINUTE) Automatic Flash – To provide lighting at any time for bright, well- (for BIG VIEWFINDER DATE 35/CLEAR SHOT 20 DATE only) .. 10 exposed pictures SELECTING THE DATE MODE Easy Film Loading – Fool-proof operation to minimize handling (for BIG VIEWFINDER DATE 35/CLEAR SHOT 20 DATE only) ..

  • Page 3: Part Names

    PART NAMES 1 Exposure Counter 2 Shutter Release Button ( p.17) 3 AE Light Sensor 4 Strap Lug ( p.21) 5 Red-eye Reduction Lamp 6 Flash 7 Viewfinder Window ( p.21) 8 Fujinon Lens/ Lens Cover ( p.22) 9 Lens Cover Tab ( p.9) ( p.6) ( p.9)
  • Page 4 ( p.18) ( p.10, 12) 0 Viewfinder Eye-piece ( p.9) ( p.14) A Flash Ready Lamp B Camera Back C Camera Back Lock D Tripod Socket E Date Display F Film Confirmation Window G Mid-Roll Rewind Switch H Battery Compar tment ( p.14, 25) Cover I ADJ Button...
  • Page 5 L Month Display Liquid Crystal Display M Date/Time Imprinting (for BIG VIEWFINDER DATE 35/CLEAR SHOT 20 DATE only) N Date Display ( p.10, 12) ( p.12) ( p.10, 12)

  • Page 6: First Steps

    1. FIRST STEPS ATTACHING THE STRAP Slip the thin cord on the carrying strap through the strap lug on the side of the camera leaving a loop. Slide the thick part of the strap through this loop and pull tight. Take up any slack to make sure the strap is securely attached to the camera. Do not use a strap made for cellular phones or similar electronic products.

  • Page 7: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES Make sure you have the correct batteries for your camera. The BIG VIEWFINDER DATE 35/BIG VIEWFINDER AUTO 35/CLEAR SHOT 20 DATE/CLEAR SHOT 20 AUTO uses two alkaline batteries (size AA/LR6) for reliable service. Do not use other types of batteries.
  • Page 8 Do not apply excessive force when opening the battery cover. Make sure that the new batteries are both the same brand and type. Do not use Ni-Cd batteries. Two alkaline batteries should be sufficient for approximately exposures (based on our test conditions).

  • Page 9: Turning On Your Camera

    TURNING ON YOUR CAMERA Before you can starting taking pictures, you must turn on your camera. To do this, slide the lens cover in the “ ” direction so that the lens is uncovered. When the camera is turned on the flash ready lamp will light up. When turning the camera on, do not touch the lens area.

  • Page 10: Setting The Date (Year-Month-Day/Hour-Minute)

    SETTING THE DATE (YEAR-MONTH-DAY/HOUR-MINUTE) (for BIG VIEWFINDER DATE 35/CLEAR SHOT 20 DATE only) Setting the Date 1 Press the MODE button and “ ” to display the year, month and day. 2 Press the SEL button. The numerals will blink and the camera will enter the date setting mode.
  • Page 11 1 Press the ADJ button to change the blinking setting. 2 Press the SEL button to select the next part of the date/time information. You can set: Year :’98 to ’49 (1998 to 2049) Month :1 to 12 Day : 1 to 31 Time :0 to 23 hours;...

  • Page 12: Selecting The Date Mode (For Big Viewfinder Date 35/Clear Shot 20 Date Only)

    SELECTING THE DATE MODE (for BIG VIEWFINDER DATE 35/CLEAR SHOT 20 DATE only) The date and time (year-month-day/ hour-minute) will be imprinted at the lower right of the photograph. The date display printed on the front of the picture may not be clearly visible against a dark background.

  • Page 13: Using Your Camera

    2. USING YOUR CAMERA LOADING THE CAMERA Your camera uses standard 35mm film available anywhere. Almost all 35mm films will have a DX coding symbol on the film box and on the cassette itself. Information you will see includes: A : Number of Exposures B : DX Code symbol C : Film Speed (sensitivity to light expressed as the ISO rating) Use only 35 mm films with ISO ratings of 100, 200 or 400.
  • Page 14 Check the film check window to make sure no film is loaded into the camera. Insert batteries before loading film. Never open the camera back while film is in your camera. 1 Slide the camera back lock in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 To open the back, slide the lock in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 15 Insert the roll of film. : INDEX mark While holding the film cassette down, pull the end of the film leader out as far as the index mark. If you pull the film too far out of the canister, remove the film and adjust the length.
  • Page 16 Adjust the angle of the film cassette so that it does not pop out. Close the camera back. The type, number of exposures, and speed of the film that has been loaded may be checked with the film check window.
  • Page 17 Open the lens cover. Press the shutter release button until the exposure counter displays “1”. Cover the lens with your hand when doing so. If “1” is not displayed in the exposure counter, the film is not advancing. Load the film again.

  • Page 18: Using Your Finder

    USING YOUR FINDER (BRIGHT FRAME) The large viewfinder of your FUJIFILM camera makes it easier it easier to take better, more interesting pictures. The finder includes: A : Bright Frame Lines Your picture will include enerything you see within the frame lines.

  • Page 19: Using Your Camera

    USING YOUR CAMERA Open the lens cover. Before taking important, once-in-a-lifetime pictures such as weddings or special events, take a few test shots to make sure your camera is functioning correctly. If you purchased your camera before going on a trip, shoot a roll or two to familiarize yourself with the operation of the camera. And don’t forget to get an extra set of batteries.
  • Page 20 Hold your camera firmly using both hands as shown in the illustration. When taking vertical pictures, hold your camera with the flash unit at the top. Make sure that nothing is in front of the lens, the flash or the automatic exposure light sensor. Place your fingers as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 21 Press down the shutter release button halfway. The red-eye reduction lamp lights up. The flash ready lamp turns off. Press the shutter release button down completely. The film advances to the next frame. The number shown in the exposure counter increases by 1 with each frame photographed.
  • Page 22 Under low light when flash must be used, the following chart gives you the effective flash range for correct exposures for films of various speeds. Note that high-speed film (ISO 400) extends your flash range significantly. Film speed Effective flash range 1.0 –...
  • Page 23 Dealing with red-eye When you photograph a person in dim light using flash, the pupil of the eye will sometimes appear red. Under low light, the pupils of the eye dilate for better vision. Red-eye is caused by light from the flash entering the dilated pupils and being reflected back to the lens. Red-eye reduction causes a preliminary flash to fire before the actual picture is taken.

  • Page 24: Unloading The Film Or Removing Film In Mid-Roll

    UNLOADING THE FILM OR REMOVING FILM IN MID-ROLL Never open the camera back while film is in your camera. If the camera back comes open, close it without removing the film. The exposure counter will be reset to “S.” The film will be exposed, but depending on the circumstances, if you advance the film 2 or 3 frames, you may be able to take photographs.
  • Page 25 When the motor stops rewinding, check to make sure the exposure counter shows “ S ”. To make sure that your roll of film which has been completely exposed is not accidentally ex- posed to light, make sure the exposure counter reads “S” before opening the camera back. 1 Slide the camera back lock in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 26: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING During operation Problems Possible Causes Solutions Page 1 Is the lens cover closed? 1 Turn on the power by opening the lens cover and The shutter release won’t trip. set the camera to the ready-to-shoot state. 2 If the flash ready lamp has not come on 20 sec- 2 Is the flash ready lamp off? onds or more after the power is turned on or the shutter release is tripped, replace the batteries.
  • Page 27 Printed pictures Problems Possible Causes Solutions Page Picture is not sharp. 1 Did you take the picture from a dis- 1 Move more than 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) away and take the tance less than 1.0 m (3.3 ft.)? picture. 2 Is the lens dirty? 2 Clean the lens.

  • Page 28: Common Sense Camera Care

    COMMON SENSE CAMERA CARE Remove soil and dust from the lens and the finder with an air Although your camera is designed for many years of service, blower and by wiping lightly with a piece of soft cloth. If that is it is a precision instrument and requires thoughtful handling.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Focusing safety turned on by closing the lens cover 1.0 m/3.3 ft. – Dimensions & Weight Shutter Release • BIG VIEWFINDER DATE 35/CLEAR SHOT 20 DATE Mechanical shutter release, Fixed at 1/100 sec. 110.0 67.5 41.5 mm/4.3 1.6 in. (main unit), Film Speed Setting 150 g/5.3 oz.
  • Page 30 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato- ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan. <FUJIFILM ABROAD> In North America FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. 555 Taxter Road, Elmsford, N.Y. 10523, U.S.A. FUJI PHOTO FILM CANADA INC. 275 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario , L4Z 2E7, Canada FUJI PHOTO FILM HAWAII, INC.

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