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- Page 1 35mm CAMERA KIT MODEL AK-540 / FUN-545 Assembly and Instruction Manual WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD- SMALL PARTS NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS. Elenco Electronics, Inc. Copyright © 1997 Elenco Electronics, Inc. Revised 2001 REV-C 753035...
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Page 2: Parts List
PARTS LIST Qty. Name Description Small Screwdriver Film advance Film advance base Film advance shaft Film holder Wide clip Film holder shaft Thin clip Wide spring Film advance knob Film counter reset spring (SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM) Shutter control Film counter frame (SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM) Film counter reset (SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM) Thin spring Rewind base... -
Page 3: Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Film Advance Film Advance Base Film Holder Thin Clip Shaft Shutter Control Film Counter Frame Rewind Shaft Film Door Latch Lens Guard Large Viewfinder Lens E1 Small Viewfinder Lens E2 Shutter Release Strap Button Film Advance Shaft Wide Spring Film Counter Reset Shutter Release... -
Page 4: Theory Of Operation
INTRODUCTION The AK-540 is a mechanical camera kit that you put together. It uses standard 35mm film, requires no focusing, and has a built-in lens cover. It is manually operated and requires no batteries. It does not have flash and so is best for outdoor use, but can be used indoors with proper lighting. - Page 5 Distant Subject “point and shoot” cameras (because they are easy to use) and includes your AK-540. More advanced cameras have a knob for you to adjust the focus or use infrared light and sensors to measure the distance to their subject and then automatically adjust the focus.
- Page 6 they are constantly looking around and have a limited ability to see things outside their main field of view (this is called our peripheral vision), but it is a problem when taking photographs. For closer pictures, 70mm (2.8 inches) lenses are more popular than 50mm. Light and Film: After the lens, the light passes through the small plastic hole (in the back of lens frame D6) and reaches...
- Page 7 The more the subject moves while the shutter is open, the more blurred the final picture will be. Your AK-540, as with most point and shoot cameras, works with speeds of ASA 100, 200, or 400 (400 is preferred).
- Page 8 Film counter frame B2 includes a spring which stretches as the film is advanced. While closed, the film door E3 pushes film counter reset B3 against the film counter (part of B2) and prevents its spring from resetting the count. If the film door is opened B3 releases the film counter and its spring resets the count to zero. Pressing the rewind button (film advance shaft A3 sticking out of the camera bottom) releases the film advance mechanism and allows the rewinder (shaft C4 and handle C2) to rewind the film back into its cartridge.
- Page 9 3. B Parts: Assemble B1 as shown in Figure Ba. Note that the tabs on A3 and A9 must be pointed as shown. Press down A9 and then hold B1 on top of it. The two holes in B1 fit around two tabs (one round, one rectangle) and can slide along them.
- Page 10 4. C Parts: Assemble the C parts as shown in Figure C. 5. D Parts: Assemble the D parts as shown in Figures Da, Db, and Dc. Figure C Figure Da...
- Page 11 Notes: a) Before assembling D6, you may want to take a closer look at the lens. Insert the lens into D6 with the dome side of the lens pointed out as shown in Figure Db. b) Place D8 over D7 as shown in Figure Db. Twist D8 in the direction shown and lock it into place. Figure Db Dome Side Figure Dc...
- Page 12 6. E Parts: Assemble the E parts as shown in Figure E. Note that E1 and E2 have curved shapes and must be positioned properly or the viewfinder will give a distorted picture. E1 may be loose at this time, just be sure it is in position when you install F4 (the front case).
- Page 13 8. F Parts: Assemble the F parts as shown in Figure F. You may find it easier to lay F4 face-down with F1, F2, and F3 in it and then drop the main assembly in, or to hold button F2 in place with tape.
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Page 14: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Loading the Film: When handling film you should always keep out of direct sunlight. 1. Only use 35mm film, ISO 100, 200, or 400 speed. 400 speed is preferred because it is more sensitive to light, and this camera does not have flash. 100 speed should only be used outdoors and in sunshine, but will give more detailed pictures and is less expensive. - Page 15 3. Open the film door by pressing up on the film door latch. 4. Push up the rewind shaft and remove the film. It is ready to be developed. Take it to a local photofinisher. 5. Push down the rewind shaft and close the back cover unless you are ready to insert a new roll of film at this time.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Contact Elenco Electronics (our address/phone/e-mail is on the back of this manual) if you need additional assistance. DO NOT contact your place of purchase as they will not be able to help you. Symptom: Camera does not take pictures (shutter does not work). - Page 17 GLOSSARY Absorbed Sucked into. Aperture A small hole near the lens of a camera that controls the amount of light reaching the film. American Standards Association, a rating system for film speeds. Beam of Light Very narrow band of light. Blurred When something cannot be seen clearly.
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Page 18: For Further Reading
QUIZ 1. The color of something is really the color of light that was __________ by it. 2. On a cold but sunny day, someone wearing a dark purple shirt will be __________ than someone wearing a white shirt. 3. The focus point is where you want to place the __________ for the best image. 4. - Page 19 Here are some other exciting projects from Elenco you can build. Talking Clock Kit with training course Model AK-220 This easy-to-build kit will teach you how electronic voices are made. Model AK-220 uses analog hands to display time and has hourly reports. Wake up to a rooster crowing in the morning.
- Page 20 Elenco Electronics, Inc. 150 W. Carpenter Avenue Wheeling, IL 60090 (847) 541-3800 Fax: (847) 520-0085 http://www.elenco.com e-mail: elenco@elenco.com Technical Assistance Hotline: (800) 533-2441...
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