Konica Minolta FS-1 User Manual
Konica FS-1
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posted 9-15-03
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Contents
Nomenclature of Parts 4
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Loading Batteries 8
Film Loading ........ 10
Set me Film Speed ....... 18
Setting Lens to AE 19
Release Lock Lever 20
Determination of Shutter Speed . . . 21
Focusing , 22
Aiming Your Konica FS-1 24
AE Photography 25
Film Rewind 27
LED Information in Viewfinder . . . 30
Warnings against Under- and
Over-exposures 34
Low Battery Warning Signal 35
Photography with Self Timer 38I
Interchange at Lenses 40
B (Bulb) Exposure 42
Manual Photography 44
Selection of Shutter Speed 45
Aperture vs Depth-of-Field 48
Exposure Compensation 52
Stopped-down Metering Method . . . 55
Electronic Flash Photography 58
Use of the Strap 64
Precautions for Use 67
Specifications of the Konica FS-1 . . 68
Accessories .70
Depth-of-Field Table 81
Konica Interchangeable Lenses 82
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(1) Loading Batteries · Nickel cadmium batteries for recharging are not usable.
1 ) Remove the battery chamber, while the two lock knobs located at the back of the battery chamber are pulled inward.
2) Use four AA Alkaline batteries available from your photo dealer and load the battery chamber. Be sure to follow the
"+" and "--" signs as shown on the diagram inside the battery chamber.
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3) Attach the battery chamber to the Konica FS-1 body by first inserting the guide claw (in orange color) to the body and
sliding the lock knobs apart, with the guide claw depressed, until the green safety mark is seen.
· Take out the batteries if you do not intend to use the model for a prolonged period of time.
(2) Film Auto load System
The Konica FS-1's autoload system is so designed that once the film is set to a
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prescribed position and the back cover closed, the film will be automatically
transported by one frame. Film loading has been somewhat troublesome in the past,
but your Konica FS-1 enables you to do it safely and surely.
Release the lock claw of the back cover to open the back cover. Do not forcibly try
to open the back cover further when it has stopped.
Insert the 35mm film cassette into the film chamber from the cutout lower section.
While lightly holding down the film cassette, slowly put on the film.
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In case the film leader is long, pull it out until the first two or three upper
perforations make their appearance.
Pull out the film and insert it into the film autoload roller until it is no longer
visible.
Snap down the back cover, and it will be closed without fail. At the same time, the autoload system will be put into
operation, automatically winding up the film until the film frame number "1" appears in the counter. You can ascertain
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the auto-loading with a revolution of the film rewind knob.
Flip up the film rewind crank, and slowly turn it in the arrow-marked direction 360 degrees to eliminate the film slack in
the cassette.
If the auto-loading has properly been conducted, the perforations come in gear with the sprockets and a change in the
pressure on the finger may be felt. Adapt yourself to this pressure change and make it a practice to take pictures after this
ascertainment at all times.
In case you use long-footage film and feed a film cassette, the film in this cassette may be automatically loaded with its
tip cut at right angles. For this case, too, follow the above instruction for automatic loading. Correctly insert the film tip
into the film roller.
Insert the end portion of the film box into the film memo holder located on the back cover to remind you of the film type
in the camera. You may also insert a piece of white paper to write notes.
(3) Set the Film Speed
Turn the ASA set dial on top of the shutter speed dial with a finger tip so that the speed of the
film loaded in your camera may appear in the ASA film speed indicator window. Use the
chart below to set film speeds not shown on the shutter dial.
(4) Setting Lens to AE
In AE Photography (Automatic Exposure) Turn the lens aperture ring to the AE
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mark. A safety lock will prevent accidental change.
(5) Release Lock Lever
Move the lever around the shutter button till the white dot visible, and the shutter will be
released. When the lever is alignment with the red dot, the shutter will be locked and the
safety device to prevent an unnecessary depression of the shutter button will be activated.
· Be sure to move the lever until a click is felt at the on/off position.
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(6) Determination of Shutter Speed
Turn the shutter speed dial and align the shutter speed scale with the index mark. The dial may
be manipulated by the thumb tip while the power grip is held in one hand, and it turns
endlessly. With the use of ASA 100 film, the proper shutter speed range, in broad terms, will
be 1/125 - 1/250 sec. outdoor And 1/30 -- 1/60 sec. indoor in AE photography.
(7) Focusing
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