FujiFilm 120 manual

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2 FEATURES ............................................................................... 2 PART NAMES ........................................................................... 3 1. PRELIMINARY STEPS ATTACHING THE STRAP ........................................................ 7 LOADING THE BATTERY ................................................[...]

3 1 AF (A utof ocus) Windo w 2 Liquid Cr ystal Displa y 3 Shutter Release Button 4 AE Light Sensor 5 Strap Lug 6 Red-e ye Reduction Lamp 7 D A TE Button 8 Self-timer/Date Set Button 9 MODE Button 0 Mid-Roll Rewind Button A Flash B Self-Timer Lamp C Vie wfinder Window D Fujinon Lens/ Lens Cov er P AR T NAMES 7 ( → p .10,13) 0 ( → p .29) A ( → [...]

4 1 AF (A utof ocus) Windo w 2 Liquid Cr ystal Displa y 3 Shutter Release Button 4 AE Light Sensor 5 Strap Lug 6 Red-e ye Reduction Lamp 7 D A TE Button 8 Self-timer/Date Set Button 9 MODE Button 0 Mid-Roll Rewind Button A Flash B Self-Timer Lamp C Vie wfinder Window D Fujinon Lens/ Lens Cov er 7 ( → p .10,13) 0 ( → p .29) A ( → p .23,30) 8 ([...]

5 E AF Lamp (green) F Vie wfinder Eye-piece G Film Confir mation Window H Camera Bac k Loc k I P ow er Button J Zoom Button K Batter y Compar tment Cov er L Camera Bac k M T ripod Soc ket M I ( → p .9) J ( → p .21) K ( → p .8) L ( → p .14,28) H ( → p .14,28) G ( → p .14) E ( → p .22) F ( → p .18)[...]

6 Liquid Crystal Displa y U ( → p .9) R ( → p .35) S ( → p .36) Q ( → p .34) T ( → p .17,36) N ( → p .33,34,22) P ( → p .10,13) N Fill-in Flash Mode/ Flash off Mode/ Flash Charging O Red-e ye Reduction Flash Mode P Date Displa y Q Landscape Mode R Night P or trait (Slo w Sync) Mode S Self-Timer Mode T Exposure Counter/Self- timer Coun[...]

7 1. PRELIMINAR Y STEPS A TT A CHING THE STRAP Slip the thin cord on the carr ying strap through the strap lug on the side of the camera lea ving a loop . Slide the thic k par t of the str ap through this loop and pull tight. T ak e up any slac k to mak e sure the strap is securely attached to the camer a. Do not use a strap made f or cellular phon[...]

8 LO ADING THE B A TTER Y Y our camera uses one 3V lithium batter y CR123A/DL 123A or the equiv alent. T o load the batter y . 1 Open the batter y compar tment co ver b y inser ting a small tool into the co ver slot. 2 Inser t the batter y follo wing instructions in the diagram on the inside of the batter y co ver pa ying par ticular attention to t[...]

9 TURNING ON Y OUR CAMERA T o prepare to use y our camera, first press the pow er supply b utton to tur n on the pow er . Pressing the b utton once more tur ns the power off . ∗ When you turn your camer a on, the lens cov er will open and the initial displa y will appear in the LCD . ∗ When you are finished using y our camera, tur n the po wer [...]

10 SETTING THE D A TE (YEAR-MONTH-D A Y/HOUR-MINUTE) Y our camera can imprint the date or the time on y our picture when you mak e y our e xposure. T o set your camer a for imprinting, first turn on the power and then hold down the D A TE b utton f or at least 2 seconds or longer . ☞ The y ear signal will blink and the camer a will enter the date[...]

11 T o cancel the date/time setting mode, press the D A TE b utton after changing the minutes . ☞ T o set the time (hour or minute) b y the radio , press in the D A TE b utton when the time signal indicates zero . ∗ The year , month, and day will change together with the hour and min ute . 3[...]

12 SELECTING THE D A TE MODE The date and time (y ear-month-da y/ hour-minute) will be imprinted at the lo wer right of the photogr aph. ∗ The date displa y printed on the front of the picture ma y not be clearly visible against a dark bac kground.[...]

13 T ur n your camer a on and then press the D A TE button to select the desired date mode . ☞ The date and time will be printed based on the mode you select. Y M D M D Y D M Y T Y : Y ear M : Month D : Day T : Time The date/time mode changes in the order sho wn in the illustration. ∗ If “- - - - - -” is chosen, no date will appear on the p[...]

14 2. USING Y OUR CAMERA LO ADING THE CAMERA Almost all 35mm films that y our camera uses will ha v e a DX coding symbol on the film bo x and on the film cassette itself . Inf or mation y ou will see includes: A : Number of Exposures B : DX Code symbol C : Film Speed (sensitivity to light or ISO rating) • If non-DX coded film is used, the camera?[...]

15 Inser t the roll of film. 2 3 A A : FILM TIP mar k Pull the end of the film leader out as f ar as film tip mark. ∗ If y ou pull the film too far out of the canister , remov e the film and adjust the length.[...]

16 Mak e sure the end of the film is threaded onto the spool. 4[...]

17 6 5 Close the camera bac k. ☞ The film adv ances automatically . Prewinding finishes in about 20 seconds (with 24-e xposure film). ∗ The type, n umber of e xposures, and speed of the film that has been loaded ma y be check ed with the film chec k window . This camera counts the fr ames starting at the highest number . Film is adv anced one f[...]

18 USING Y OUR FINDER The finder of y our camera pro vides the control y ou need to tak e better , more inter- esting pictures . The finder includes: A : F raming Area Compose y our picture within these fr amelines. B : AF (auto-focus) fr ame F or shar p f ocus, position this fr ame o ver the main subject being photog raphed. C : Close-up F rame Us[...]

19 With the close-up picture A : Viewfinder B : Pr int finishing C : P arallax correction mark When photogr aphing a subject closer than about 1.5 m (4.9 ft.), the area sho wn in the diagr am at left will be printed. When taking close ups, the area seen through the vie wfinder and the area actually photographed will be diff erent. (Because the vie [...]

20 USING Y OUR CAMERA T ur n the camera on and hold it firmly using both hands as shown in the illustr ation. When taking v er tical pictures, hold the camera with the flash unit at the top . Bef ore taking impor tant, once-in-a-lif etime pictures such as weddings or special e vents , tak e a f e w test shots to make sure y our camera is functionin[...]

21 T o use the zoom lens , press the mark until you get the composition y ou w ant in the finder . Pressing the mar k will set the lens at the shor ter focal lengths to obtain wide-angle eff ects. ∗ The f ocusing range f or sharp pictures is from 0.9m (3.0ft.) to infinity . 3 4 Aim at y our subject so that it is co vered b y the whole AF fr ame.[...]

22 Press down the shutter release halfw ay . ☞ F ocusing is complete when the AF lamp (green) lights up . ∗ If you are closer than 90 cm (35 in.) to the subject, the AF lamp will start blinking to warn that the subject cannot be f ocused. Note that if you are closer than 35 cm (14 in.) to the subject, the AF lamp tur ns on but the subject canno[...]

23 Under low light when flash m ust be used, the f ollo wing char t giv es y ou the effectiv e flash range f or correct e xposures f or films of v arious speeds. Note that high-speed film (ISO 400/800) e xtends your flash r ange significantly . Effective flash range Film speed Wide angle T elephoto (38 mm) (120 mm) ISO 100 0.9 – 2.8 m 0.9 – 2.0[...]

24 Under cer tain unusual conditions, the camera’ s autof ocus system ma y not be ab le to function accurately . At these times, y ou should use the “Autof ocus Lock” setting or the “Landscape Mode” setting ( → p .25,34). Conditions which may require these settings include: ● A bright light source with the picture area such as the sun[...]

25 USING THE A UT O-FOCUS LOCK In the composition shown at left, the AF fr ame is off the subject (in this case , the people). In this case the lens will not f ocus on the subject. 1 2 Mov e the camera to position the AF frame o v er the subject.[...]

26 With the AF frame positioned o v er the subject, press down the shutter release b ut- ton halfw a y to set the auto-f ocus loc k. ☞ Check that the AF lamp (g reen) lights up. 3 4 While holding the shutter release b utton halfwa y down to k eep the A uto-Focus loc k on, mo ve the camer a bac k to the or iginal position to recompose your picture[...]

27 UNLO ADING THE FILM OR REMO VING FILM IN MID-ROLL T o Unload the Film After the last frame on a roll of film has been e xposed, the film is automatically re wound. ∗ If the camera bac k should accidentally open during shooting, do not remov e the film. Instead, close the back and lea ve y our film as is. When the bac k is closed, the film cont[...]

28 2 1 Slide the camera bac k lock in the direction indicated b y the arrow . 2 Open the camer a back in the direction indicated b y the arro w . ∗ Do not apply unnecessar y f orce to the camera bac k. 2 1 3 3 Remov e the film.[...]

29 Removing film in mid-roll Press the b utton with the point of a pen or something similar , and remo v e the film. ☞ When re winding is complete, the e xposure counter will read “ ”. ∗ Do not press the b utton with any object that tapers to a sharp point. Film cannot be reused once it has been re wound. Do not press the b utton except whe[...]

30 3. AD V ANCED TECHNIQUES SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE Y our camera off ers six e xposure modes to give y ou successful pictures under a wide range of photog raphic situations with v ar ious subjects. These modes are: ( ) A utomatic flash f or low light situations ( ) Red-e ye reduction flash f or more pleasing pictures of people ( ) Bac k light c[...]

31 Each push of the MODE b utton changes the e xposure mode in the f ollowing order: ☞ → → → → →[...]

32 ( : no displa y ) A utomatic flash at lo w brightness mode Used f or general photog raph y . The flash lamp fires automatically when the brightness of the subject is low er than the predeter mined le v el. ( ) Red-ey e reduction flash mode Reduce red-e ye . The red-e ye reduction lamp turns on f or about 1 second, then the camera tak es a pictur[...]

33 Dealing with red-ey e When y ou photograph a person in dim light using flash, the pupil of the e y e will sometimes appear red. Under low light, the pupils of the e ye dilate f or better vision. Red-ey e is caused by light from the flash entering the dilated pupils and being reflected bac k to the lens . Red-ey e reduction causes a preliminar y [...]

34 ( ) Flash off mode Used when taking pictures with normal room lighting being utilized, or taking pictures of remote subjects be yond the range of the flash, f or e xample, in a theater or a stadium. The flash stops firing. ∗ When taking pictures under low light, use a tripod whene v er possible to a void unsharp pictures resulting from camera [...]

35 ( ) Night por trait (slo w sync) mode Used when taking por traits to record the backg round in a night scene . The slow shutter speed/red-e ye reduction flash mode can be used to mak e sure that both people and nighttime bac kground scenery are photographed clearly . (Af- ter the red-e ye reduction lamp has b linked f or about 1 seconds, the fla[...]

36 USING THE SELF-TIMER Press the button. ☞ The self-timer can be used to tak e up to 3 consecutiv e e xposures. ☞ Each press of the b utton changes the self-timer mode in the f ollowing order: → → 1 2 1 P osition the AF fr ame ov er the main subject, and then compose the image within the framing area. 2 Press down the shutter release b utt[...]

37 After the self-timer lamp remains lit f or about 7 seconds, it b links f or about 3 sec- onds, and then the shutter is released. When taking consecutiv e e xposures, the shutter is released the set number of times at an interval of betw een 3 and 6 sec- onds. • T o cancel the self-timer mode after the self-timer has star ted, press the b utton[...]

38 1 Replace the batter y with a new one . 2 Press the PO WER b utton. 3 Remov e the film, and load an unexposed roll. ● Remov e the batter y momentarily , then reload it. ● Be sure not to mov e the camera back loc k while film is loaded in the camera. ● Load the film correctly . ● Cancel the date correction mode. 9 9 14 27 27 14 10 1 “ ?[...]

39 Printed pictures 1 When shooting a picture, hold y our camer a cor- rectly so that your finger is not on the AF windo ws. 2 Compose the picture in the AF frame and shoot, or shoot using AF Lock. 3 Clean the lens. 4 Hold the camera firmly and press the shutter re- lease button gently . Use a tr ipod for slo w shutter speeds. 5 Select a mode other[...]

40 COMMON SENSE CAMERA CARE 1 Although y our camera is designed f or many y ears of ser vice, it is a precision instrument and requires thoughtful handling. In par ticular , a v oid exposing it to shoc k, moisture or ph ysical abuse such as dropping it on the floor . 1 If you use y our camera at the beach or in a light rain, pro- tect it from moist[...]

41 SPECIFICA TIONS • Film 135 (35 mm) DX roll film • Picture Size 24 mm × 36 mm • Lens Fujinon lens, 5 components, 5 elements, f=38 – 12 0 mm 1:6.7 – 1:12.7 • Viewfinder Real image zoom finder , 0.41 – 1.13 × magnification, with AF frame, par allax correction mark, AF Lamp • Focusing Activ e type auto f ocus: 0.9 m/3.0 ft. – ∞[...]

42 • Other s T ripod sock et • Dimensions & W eight 121.5 × 69.0 × 57.5 mm/4.8 × 2.7 × 2.3 in. (main unit), 230 g/8.1 oz. (without batter y) ∗ Specifications are subject to change without notice.[...]

43 SPECIFICA TIONS • Film 135 (35 mm) DX roll film • Picture Size 24 mm × 36 mm • Lens Fujinon lens, 5 components, 5 elements, f=38 – 10 0 mm 1:6.7 – 1:11.5 • Viewfinder Real image zoom finder , 0.41 – 1.07 × magnification, with AF frame, par allax correction mark, AF Lamp • Focusing Activ e type auto f ocus: 0.9 m/3.0 ft. – ∞[...]

44 • Other s T ripod sock et • Dimensions & W eight 121.5 × 69.0 × 57.5 mm/4.8 × 2.7 × 2.3 in. (main unit), 230 g/8.1 oz. (without batter y) ∗ Specifications are subject to change without notice.[...]

45 SPECIFICA TIONS • Film 135 (35 mm) DX roll film • Picture Size 24 mm × 36 mm • Lens Fujinon lens, 5 components, 5 elements, f=38 – 9 0 mm 1:6.7 – 1:9.8 • Viewfinder Real image zoom finder , 0.41 – 0.96 × magnification, with AF frame, par allax correction mark, AF Lamp • Focusing Activ e type auto f ocus: 0.9 m/3.0 ft. – ∞ ,[...]

46 • Other s T ripod sock et • Dimensions & W eight 121.5 × 69.0 × 57.5 mm/4.8 × 2.7 × 2.3 in. (main unit), 230 g/8.1 oz. (without batter y) ∗ Specifications are subject to change without notice.[...]

47 SPECIFICA TIONS ZOOM D A TE120 ZOOM D A TE100 ZOOM D A TE90 Film 135 (35mm) DX roll film Picture Siz e 24mm × 36mm Lens Fujinon lens, 5 components , 5 elements , f=38-120mm 1:6.7-1:12.7 f=38-100mm 1:6.7-1:11.5 f=38-90mm 1:6.7-1:9.8 Vie wfinder Real image zoom finder , 0.41-1.13 × magnification 0.41-1.07 × magnification 0.41-0.96 × magnificat[...]

48 ZOOM D A TE120 ZOOM D A TE100 ZOOM D A TE90 Flash Range Film speed Wide angle (38mm) T elephoto (120mm) Film speed Wide angle (38mm) T elephoto (100mm) Film speed Wide angle (38mm) T elephoto (90mm) ISO100 0.9-2.8 m 0.9-2.0 m ISO100 0.9-2.8 m 0.9-2.2 m ISO100 0.9-2.8 m 0.9-2.4 m 3.0-9.2 ft. 3.0-6.6 ft. 3.0-9.2 ft. 3.0-7.2 ft. 3.0-9.2 ft. 3.0-7.9[...]

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