NAME OF PARTS
察
拶
撮
擦
札
殺
薩
雑
皐
晒
三
傘
参
山 散
鯖
捌
錆
鮫
察 Hot Shoe
拶 ISO/Exposure adjustment dial
撮 Shutter Dial
擦 Shutter Dial unlock button
札 Main Switch Lever
殺 Shutter Release Button
薩 Strap attachment clip
雑 Self-timer lamp
皐 Lens attachment/removal button/Lens
index
皿
鯖 Finder Brightness Window
捌 Display panel/Film counter
錆 View-finder Window
鮫 View frame switching lever
惨
皿 Range finder window
晒 View finder eyepiece
三 Cable release socket
撒
傘 Back cover release knob
参 Manual Rewind Switch
山 Film Check Window
惨 Back cover
撒 Battery chamber cover
散 Tripod Socket
Simplified steps in taking pictures
★ For more detailed information, see the Figure numbers given.
Inserting the batteries (Fig. 2) Attaching the lens (Fig. 3)
Open the back cover 惨 and
insert the film roll, then close
the back cover. (Fig. 13)
Turn main switch lever 札 and
set the index to “S”. (Fig. 5)
Turn shutter dial 撮 to set the
exposure mode to “AE”. (Fig.
23)
Pull out hood ⓐ and set the
focus value ⓑ. After determining the picture structure, turn
focus ring ⓒ to place the
camera in sharp focus. (Fig. 17
and 23)
Press the shutter release
button 殺 partially down.
Shutter speed will now be
displayed inside the finder. Now
press the shutter release button
all the way down to take the
picture. (Fig. 23)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
(1) (2) (3)
Fig. 5
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Ⓐ Ⓑ
Fig. 9
View-frame for 28 mm
28 mm
Fig. 8
View-frame for 90 mm
90 mm
A
B
C
View-frame for 50 mm
View-frame for 75 mm
75 mm
50 mm
View-frame for 35 mm
35 mm
D
E
View-frame for 135 mm
135 mm
Fig. 10
28 mm, 90 mm
Fig. 11
50 mm, 75 mm
Fig. 12
35 mm, 135 mm
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 16
Fig. 19
Fig. 21
Fig. 20
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 28
Fig. 27
Fig. 29
F4 F16
Fig. 30
+Exposure Compensation
(±0 EV)
-Exposure Compensation
(±0 EV)
Fig. 31
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
Fig. 32
Fig. 35
Preparations before taking pictures and basic photography operations
How to use the strap
Damage protection cover ⓐ fits on to strap
attachment clip 薩. Insert fitting ⓑ between the
metal clasp and squeeze the clasp to expand it,
then pass through the opening in the strap
attachment clip. Attach by passing the strap
through the ring in the fitting and the hole on the
damage prevention cover.
★ Use the protrusion on the plastic piece of the
strap for ease of pushing the Manual Rewind
Switch 参.
1. Loading the Battery
This camera will not operate without a battery
loaded.
★ Turn off the main switch first before installing
new batteries or replacing old ones.
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 2)
Place a coin or similar object into the groove on
the battery compartment cover 撒 and turn in
the direction of the arrow to open the battery
compartment cover.
Insert the batteries so that they are correctly
placed with positive + and negative
in the directions indicated by the diagram inside
the battery compartment, then close the battery
compartment cover into its original position.
★ If the batteries are incorrectly inserted into the
battery compartment, not only will the camera
fail to function correctly. Such incorrect
placement may damage the camera.
Turn main switch lever 札 to turn power on (Fig.
5) and check display panel 捌. If the black
battery mark is on, then the batteries are fully
charged.
terminals
−
Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2).
(1) Adequate power supply (Battery power
symbol is black).
(2) Low power (Battery power symbol is 2/3
blank, 1/3 black). Time to replace the
battery.
(3) No more power (1/3 black portion of
Battery power symbol blinks, then turns
completely blank). No more picture can be
taken.
★ When the Battery power symbol is 2/3 blank,
enough power remains to finish a roll of film
before replacing the battery.
Note on replacing battery
★ When replacing the batteries, make sure to turn
the power switch OFF first.
★ When replacing the batteries with a film loaded
in the camera, do it quickly (within 30 seconds).
2. Attaching and removing lenses
The exchangeable lenses that can be used with
this camera are the M-Hexanon Lenses of the KM
mount type that are made by Konica. Konica will
not guarantee correct functioning and performance
if lenses other than these are used. Konica will
accept no responsibility whatsoever for damages
and malfunctions that occur from the use of any
other lenses.
Cautions in removing and attaching
lenses
★ First turn off the camera's main switch before
removing or attaching lenses.
★ When removing or attaching a lens, make sure
that you hold the main body of lenses,
otherwise remove and attachment may not be
correct.
★ Be careful to ensure that no dust or dirt gets
into the body of the lens and that you do not
touch the surface of the lens or the contacts
inside. Do not touch the lens or get finger prints
on it in any lens. The safest way is to keep the
lens cap on when removing or attaching lenses.
★ Avoid any sources of strong light, such as
sunlight when removing or attaching lenses with
film in the camera. Do not leave the camera in
strong sunlight with the lens removed.
Attaching the lens
Hold the main body section of the lens ⓐ,
match the indices on the lens (red dot) with the
lens indices on the camera 皐, press the lens
on gently and then turn clockwise until you hear
a click. Then turn until the lens stops.
(Fig. 3)
★ Before attaching a lens, remove the lens's rear
cap and the camera's body cap.
★ If the lens will not go on the camera, or if the
index is out of line and the lens is on, the lens
cannot lock in place.
Removing a lens
Hold the lens by the main body section, press
the removal button 皐 on the camera, and turn
the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Then
remove it by pulling it forward.
★ The lens will come off when the lens and
camera body indices are matched.
★ After removing the lens, don't forget to protect
the camera and the lens by attaching the lens
cap and the rear cap to the lens and the body
cap to the camera.
(Fig. 4)
3. Operating the main switch lever
Operating the main switch lever 札 turns the
camera power on and off and allows switching to
consecutive photography (Fig. 6) and self-timer
photography (Fig. 34).
★ Operate the camera after turning the lever
stopping at the position where the click sound is
heard.
Turning power on and off
Turn main switch lever 札 , set the index to
position “S” (one-frame photography) and
camera power will be on. Normal operation of
the camera is in this position.
★ The red mark ⓐ can be seen in power ON
state.
★ When power is on, the film counter and the
battery mark in the display panel 捌 will be
lighted.
(Fig. 5)
When the index returns to the position shown in
the diagram, the power will be off. Stop the
lever when it is in the click position.
★ After taking pictures, or when the camera is not
going to be used for a long time after taking
pictures, turn power off so that the shutter will
not be released accidentally.
★ When power is turned off only the battery mark
will be lit in the display panel. Red mark can no
longer be seen.
Operations during consecutive
photography
Turn the main switch lever so that the index is
on “C”. Press and hold shutter release button
殺 to shoot pictures consecutively. Release the
finger and photography stops.
(Fig. 6)
★ Maximum picture-frame speed is 2.5 frames per
second. However, frame speed will change
depending on shutter speed, sensitivity of the
film being used and battery level.
4. Display Panel
The diagram shows all crystal displays in the “on”
state.
Ⓐ Battery power Symbol
Ⓑ Film counter
(Fig. 7)
Liquid Crystal Display
This camera uses the liquid crystal in the Display
Panel.
★ The LCD display darkens at high temperatures,
and the response is slower at low temperatures.
★ The LCD returns to correct operating
characteristics at normal temperatures.
5. Using the viewfinder
The indicator inside the finder lights up when
power goes ON and when the shutter release
button 殺 is pushed part of the way down in the
power ON state. The light-meter will stay on for
about 15 seconds, at which time power will go off
automatically and the indicators inside the finder
will go off. When the shutter button is partially
pressed, it will re-light.
★ The diagram shows all data in lighted state.
A. LED indicators (displays shutter speed or
exposure warning). → See Fig. 23 and 24.
B. Battery charged indicator (When the batteries
used in the dedicated flash are fully charged
” lights up. → See Fig. 35
“125
C. Exposure control mark (The +/− sign lights up
while the exposure is being adjusted). → See
Fig 30.
D. View frame → See Fig. 9.
(Fig. 8)
E. Focus frame (range for setting focus). → See
Fig. 17.
Field of view frame and lightmeter
range
★ This camera is equipped with a view-frame for
28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm, 90 mm, and
135 mm lenses.
★ The view frame changes depending on what
lens is used (Fig. 9). Make sure the subject is
within the view frame and then take the picture.
★ The view frame for each lens automatically
adjusts parallax (differences in viewing angle)
during photography according to the range at
which the image is brought into focus.
★ The lightmeter range for each lens is almost the
same as the diagram in Fig. 9 (blue dotted line).
Manually switching the view frame
★ Operating the view-frame switching lever 鮫
allows checks to be made of the different
photography ranges for each focal distance of
each lens even without having the lens
attached.
★ Pressing the view frame switching lever 鮫
inward makes the view frame (Fig. 10) used for
28 mm and 90 mm focal distances appear. The
lever in vertical position displays view frames
for 50 mm and 75 mm (Fig. 11). Move the lever
position toward the outside to show view frames
for 35 mm and 135 mm (Fig. 12).
6. Loading the Film
Use 35 mm (size 135) film in this camera. The
camera will automatically set film sensitivity
(ISO25-5000) if DX code film is loaded. If film
without DX code is loaded, set the sensitivity
manually. (see Fig. 15)
Raise the back cover release knob 傘 and turn
in the direction of the arrow to open back cover
惨.
★ After the cover is opened, return the back cover
release knob 傘 to its original position.
★ Make sure that you do not touch the inside of
the camera.
★ When loading film for the first time, remove the
"protective sheet" that is in the camera.
Place a new roll of film in the film chamber.
Draw out the tip of the film, holding the
magazine in place.
(Fig. 13)
Draw the film tip as far the FILM TIP mark
inside the camera. Close the Back cover firmly.
Turning on the main switch causes a motor
sound to be heard and at the same time the film
to be wound automatically.
★ When the main switch is on, press the shutter
release button.
★ When using film that is not DX coded, turn on
the main switch then press the shutter release
button once.
If the film is wound correctly, a “1” will appear in
the display panel.
★ If the film is not wound correctly, a “0” will be
blinking in the display panel (Fig. 14). Open the
rear cover and reload the film.
Cautions in regard to the shutter
diaphragm
The shutter diaphragm is a precision-made
product. Do not touch it with your fingers and do
not allow the tip of the film to touch it or to strike
against it. Never operate the shutter when the
film tip is on the shutter diaphragm.
When using a blower to clean the camera, do
not apply the air too strongly. This presents the
possibility of bending or otherwise damaging
the shutter diaphragm. Do not use blowers
fitted with compressed air tanks.
7. Setting film sensitivity
Use when setting the sensitivity of film that does
not have a DX code or when you want to change
to a sensitivity film that is different from the DX
code indicated.
(Fig. 15)
Raise and turn the ISO/Exposure control dial 拶,
set to the sensitivity of the film being used and
align the film sensitivity indicator with the index.
★ Film sensitivity can be set in one-third steps
from ISO-6 to 6400.
When you want to return to automatic setting
for the loading of DX film set the index on the
letters "DX".
★ If the film that is loaded does not have a DX
code and the ISO/exposure control dial is set to
DX, all sensitivities for film loaded will be set to
ISO100.
★ That will be held until the film sensitivity is reset.
★ If the film is set to the sensitivity that you want,
the values will be manually set even if DX
coded film is used.
8. Switching the shutter dial
The exposure mode can be selected in line with
the photography purpose.
Turn shutter dial 撮 to switch exposure mode
or to select manual shutter speed.
★ When turning the dial, stop at the position
where a click sound is heard.
★ Shutter dial is locked when set to "AE" or "AEL"
and the dial will not turn to a position other than
AE and AEL. To unlock the dial, press and hold
the "shutter dial unlock button 擦" and turn the
shutter dial.
★ The modes shown below can be selected. For
more detailed information, check the description
of the particular mode.
(1) Focus priority AE photography → See Fig. 23.
(2) Manual exposure photography → See Fig. 26
(3) AE lock photography → See Fig. 31
(4) Bulb photography → See Fig. 32
(Fig. 16)
9. Sharp Focus
Sharp focusing is performed in the section at
the center of the finder (Fig. 17). There are two
methods of focusing. Use the method that is
easiest for the subject being photographed.
To put picture in focus, place eye at center of view
finder eyepiece 晒 and look into finder.
① Dual image merging method (Fig. 18)
This is the method most commonly used. When
taking pictures of people and focusing on the
subjects' eyes, look into the finder and move the
lens focus ring until the dual images in (Fig.
18-1) become one (Fig. 18-2).
(Fig. 17)
② Vertical merging method (Fig. 19)
When taking pictures of the edges of a subject or
vertical objects such as buildings or towers, and
the subject is jutting out vertically from the as
shown in Fig. 19-1, turn the lens focus ring so that
they are together in the as shown in Fig. 19-2.
10. Unloading the Film
When the loaded film reaches the end, it is
automatically rewound.
The rewind will automatically stop when it is
complete and the film counter will show “0”
blinking. Open the back cover and remove the
film.
★ Do not remove film in any location that is
exposed to direct sunlight.
★ We recommend that film be developed as soon
as possible after it has been exposed.
(Fig. 20)
★ Film can be rewound with the tip out.
Immediately before the film has completed
rewind and after the “1” lights in the film counter,
the film will stop for about one second with “--”
displayed (Fig. 21). If you open the back cover
now, the film tip will remain out. Make sure that
you don't make a mistake and reuse that film
again.
★ Film rewinds can be paused temporarily. If the
main switch lever is turned while the rewind is in
operation, the power will go off and the rewind
will stop. Turn the power on again. This is an
excellent function to use when taking pictures at
places like wedding ceremonies where you
don't want the rewind noise heard (you want to
pause the rewind).
Manual Rewind
To rewind the film manually (forced rewind) before
the roll is finished. Use the Strap Ring tip to press
the Manual Rewind Switch 参. The film will begin
to rewind.
(Fig. 22)
Basic photography
11. Focus priority AE photography
(Fig. 23)
This is the mode for automatically setting a
designated F stop and changing shutter speed.
This is an excellent feature for use in photography
where you are taking depth of field into
consideration because of the F stop held at a fixed
point.
Turn power on (Fig. 5), turn shutter dial 撮 and
set the exposure mode to AE.
Pull out the lens hood ⓐ, turn the focus ring ⓑ
and set to the F-stop value.
★ Shutter speed is set automatically to a correct
speed in line with the focus that has been set.
Look through the finder 晒, turn focus ring ⓒ
and adjust focus.
Press the shutter release button 殺 down
halfway to light the indictor inside the finder.
The indicator showing automatically set shutter
speed (correct value) will now light.
★ The light meter will stay on for about 15
seconds and the power will then go off
automatically and the indicators will go off. To
light them again press the shutter button down
halfway.
★ The AE lock can also be operated. See Fig. 31.
Press the Shutter Release Button all the way
down to take the picture. The film will advance
one frame.
★ If the shutter speed should go beyond the
linked range (correct value) the LED indicator
“4” or “4000” will rapidly blink (Fig. 24). Change
the focus value at this time.
1) If “4” is blinking rapidly, this is a warning
that the camera is outside the low
luminosity linked range. Turn the focus to a
lower value. If the shutter speed is slower
than 1/2 seconds within the linked range “4”
will slowly blink.
2) When “4000” is blinking rapidly, it is a
warning that the camera is outside the
highly luminosity linked range. Turn the
focus ring to a higher number.
★ When two linked shutter speeds are lighted
steady on, that indicates that the shutter speed
is between the two indications (Fig. 25).
12. Manual exposure photography
(Fig. 26)
This is the mode that allows the combination of
shutter speed and focus to be set at any level
desired. This also makes it easier to intentionally
raise or lower the exposure setting.
Turn power on and turn the shutter dial 撮 to
set the shutter speed for picture-taking to the
index value.
★ When the shutter dial is locked, press and hold
the shutter dial unlock button 擦 and turn the
shutter dial.
Pull out the lens hood ⓐ, turn the focus ring ⓑ
and set to the F-stop value.
Look through the finder 晒, turn focus ring ⓒ
and adjust focus.
Press the shutter button down halfway to light
the display inside the finder. The set shutter
speed Ⓐ will light.
★ Indicator Ⓑ will not be on steady but will be
blinking, indicating the correct shutter speed for
the focus and film sensitivity. However, pictures
can be taken in manual photography at the
focus value and shutter speed Ⓐ set.
★ If you want to take pictures with the settings on
the correct value Ⓑ, turn the focus ring or
shutter dial to make both indications the same.
When the light state is at Ⓒ, you can take
pictures at the correct exposure.
Press the Shutter Release Button all the way
down to take the picture. The film will advance
on frame.
★ If the set shutter speed and correct value are
slower than one-half second, the LED indicator
inside the finder will be on “4” and blinking
slowly.
★ If the “4” or “4000” is blinking rapidly, this is a
warning that the shutter speed is outside the
linked range. If you want to set it to the correct
value, change the focus value.
★ In manual exposure, you can shift consciously
the indicator blinking on and off or steady on to
make the exposure either under or over to take
the kind of picture desired.
Advanced Instructions
13. Depth of Field
When focusing on a certain subject, there is an
area both in front and behind the subject that can
be held in focus. This range is called the depth of
field. When the range is wide it is a deep depth of
field and when the range is narrow it is a shallow
depth of field. Depth of field has the following
characteristics.
(1) The higher the F value the deeper the depth of
field, the lower the F value the shallower the
depth of field.
(2) At the same F value, the shorter the focal
length of the lens, the deeper the depth of field,
and likewise, the longer the focal length of the
lens, the shallower the depth of field.
(3) The farther the distance from the subject, the
deeper the depth of field and the shorter the
distance from the subject, the shallower the
depth of field.
(4) From the position at which the subject is in
focus, the depth of field is shallower to the rear
and deeper to the front.
* Fig. 27 is a test photograph showing how depth
of field works.
Depth of Field Checking
The range for depth of field can be read by the
graduations for depth of field that are on every lens.
The figures rowed on both sides of the lens
range/F index are the depth of field graduations.
The depth of field graduations are written in
relation to the range graduations so that the depth
range can generally be read from the distance
graduations.
How to read depth of field
graduations
Say, for example, we are taking pictures with a 50
mm/F2 lens and range set to 5 meters and F stop
set to F8. When we read the range graduations
(within the “8” range that is on both sides of the
index) that corresponds to F8 at this time, the
range is about 3.4 meters to about 9.7 meters and
subjects within that range will generally be in clear
focus.
14. Infrared photography
An offset in focus in infrared photography must be
compensated for because the positions at which
the subject will be in focus under infrared light and
under visible light are different.
(Fig. 28)
(Fig. 29)
Move the distance at which the subject is in
focus to the red line (infrared line) next to the
index.
If the focus results are 5 meters, for example,
move the number “5” on the lens distance scale
to the infrared line index position.
★ Infrared photography requires the use of
infrared film and filters. For more detailed
information, see the instructions that
accompany infrared film.
★ The 90mm/F2.8 KM mount type M-Hexagon
lens has no infrared index because of the
subject depth of field graduations. For more
detailed information, see the instructions that
come with the 90mm/F2.8 lens.
15. Exposure compensation
photography
Incorrect exposure may result when you snap the
shutter in taking pictures against backlight or
extreme differences in brightness between the
main subject and the background. At those times,
compensate for exposure. There are two methods
of exposure compensation (see Figs. 30 and 31).
1) Using the exposure compensation dial
(Fig. 30)
In both focus priority AE photography and manual
exposure photography, the standard values set for
exposure compensation are shown in the finder.
Turn exposure compensation dial 拶 to set the
index to the desired exposure value. The
exposure values can be set in steps of one-third
each from -2EV to +2EV.
★ However, settings for ISO6 film sensitivity are
only from 0 to +2EV and for ISO12 sensitivity
settings from -1 to +2EV.
If the exposure compensation dial is set to
another value than “0”, the +/− indicator inside
the finder will light to show that exposure is
being compensated.
★ Ordinarily, the exposure composition dial is set
to “0”. After taking pictures, don't forget to return
the exposure compensation dial to “0”.
★ Compensation in focus priority AE photography
controls shutter speed.
★ When a bright background occupies most of the
picture such as when a picture is taken against
backlight, under a bright sky or near a window,
the people who are subjects will be
underexposed and may appear as dark
silhouettes. For pictures such as these,
increase the amount of exposure by placing
compensation between +1/3 to +2EV. You can
also use this feature in taking pictures where
you want to intentionally increase exposure
such as in giving a bright finish to the entire
picture or the dark sections of a building with
strong contrasts between dark and light.
★ When you have a dark background such as
people posed against a black backdrop or when
they are illuminated by a spotlight, the people
will be overexposed and appear whitish. For
these pictures, set the exposure compensation
to -1/3 to -2EV to reduce exposure. You can
use this feature in taking pictures where you
want to intentionally decrease exposure such
as in giving a dark finish to the entire picture or
creating a scene of the background with sky
emphasized.
★ When it is difficult to determine what the
exposure should be, we recommend taking a
number of pictures with the exposure quantity
changed in one-third steps negative and
positive for each one.
2) Using the AE lock (Fig. 31)
This is the method of exposure compensation used
during focus priority AE photography (Fig. 23). Use
this when you want to fix exposure such as when
taking consecutive pictures at fixed exposure of
moving subjects or subjects against backlight.
First turn the shutter dial 撮 to set the exposure
mode on “AEL”. Then look through the finder,
get the main subject inside the focus frame and
adjust the focus.
Pressing the shutter button down halfway
makes the camera record the exposure and
places it in AE lock state. Now, with the shutter
button still pressed halfway down, decide the
desired picture composition, then take the
picture by gently pushing the shutter button all
the way down.
★ The shutter will now remain at the recorded
exposure no matter how the background
changes.
★ The camera stays in AE lock state as long as
the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
Releasing the finger holding the button halfway
down clears the AE lock.
★ When consecutive pictures are taken, and the
AE lock is preset to a certain subject brightness,
pictures can be taken with the same exposure
with no effect from changes in background.
★ If the alarm for being outside the exposure
linked range is given when an attempt is made
to AE-lock the camera, it cannot be AE-locked.
★ This camera records shutter speed for AE lock
mode. When the focus is changed after
AE-locking, the exposure quantity will change.
16. Bulb photography
Use this mode when taking pictures at shutter
speeds longer than 1 second, such as of nighttime
scenes or of the nighttime sky.
★ To prevent the camera from shaking, mount it
on a tripod or on some other stable stand and
use a commercially available cable release.
Turn shutter dial 撮 and set the exposure mode
to “B”. Set the F value, focus and take the
picture. The shutter will be open and the film
exposed as long as the shutter button is held
down.
★ When the shutter dial is locked, press and hold
the shutter dial unlock button 擦 and turn the
shutter dial.
(Fig. 32)
mark.
(Fig. 33)
(Fig. 34)
Cable release
Use a commercially available cable release by
plugging it into cable release socket 三.
★ When using a cable release, the AE light-meter
cannot be used in the halfway-pressed shutter
state. Pre-press the shutter button halfway
down, check the exposure and then operate the
cable release.
17. Self-timer Mode
For best results, use a tripod. Be sure to use a
tripod to prevent the camera from shaking that
causes blurred picture.
Turn the main switch lever 札 and set the index
on the
Adjust the focus and press the shutter release
button. The self timer starts and in about ten
seconds the shutter will release.
★ The Self-timer lamp lights for 7 seconds, then
blinks for 3 seconds.
★ The light-meter will operate when the shutter
release button is pressed, so stand behind the
camera and press the shutter.
★ If the exposure mode is set to "B" (bulb), the
self-timer cannot operate.
★ To cancel self-timer operation, turn the main
switch lever to switch to another position.
★ When using the self-timer and taking pictures
with the flash, check to make sure the flash is
completely charged before pressing the shutter
button.
★ After you've finished taking pictures with the
self-timer, turn the main switch lever to return to
either the “OFF”, “S”, or “C” positions. If the
main switch lever is left as is, then the next
picture-taking will be done by self-timer.
18. Flash photography
We recommend using the flash when taking
pictures indoors or outside at night. Flash
photography is very effective when taking pictures
of people in the shade or when they are back
lighted.
Do not discharge the flash close up people's
eyes (especially young children). There is a
danger of injury to the eye.
Don't point a flash toward the driver of any
vehicle and then take a picture. That could
cause an accident.
Do not take flash pictures if the surface of the
flash is dirty or if it is covered by the hand or
some object. The high temperature produced
during flash photography could cause
degradation of the flash or distortion of color.
Before taking pictures, clean off the flash
surfaces and make sure the flash is not
covered.
Taking pictures with the dedicated
HX-18W flash
Selection can be made with the HX-18W of either
automatic light-control photography or full-flash
photography.
Flash attachments other than those in the package,
such as the HX-18W dedicated flash, may be
purchased separately.
1) Automatic light-control photography/focus
priority AE photography (Fig. 35)
Loosen the shoe-lock-screw ⓐ on the flash
and push the HX-18W onto the camera's hot
shoe 察 all the way until it stops. Tighten the
shoe-lock-screw to hold the flash in place.
★ Don't use anything but the shoe-lock-screw to
hold the flash in place.
Turn camera power on, turn the flash's rotary
switch to set the index to AUTO-1 or AUTO-2
and adjust lens focus. Set the camera's shutter
dial to “AE” or “AEL.”
★ Decide whether to use AUTO-1 or AUTO-2
according to the sensitivity of the film being
used and the focused distance. For more
detailed information, see the instructions that
come with the flash.
★ Focus priority AE photography automatically
sets shutter speed to 1/125 second.
If the battery is fully charged, “125
up in the finder. Focus the camera and take
pictures.
★ If the picture taking mode is set to consecutive
picture-taking check the flash performance on
such points as flash interval before operating.
” will be lit
2) Automatic light adjust photography/manual
exposures photography
(1) Select either AUTO-1 or AUTO-2 the same as
with focus priority AE photography (Fig. 35).
(2) Look at the indications inside the finder and
select the correct shutter speed.
★ The camera cannot be synchronized to a speed
higher than 1/125 second.
(3) Check the flash indicator to make sure the
battery is fully charged, focus the camera and
take pictures.
★ To select a focus other than AUTO-1 or AUTO-2,
set the rotary switch on the flash to "FULL".
Decide what the correct focus value is by using
the formula below.
The formula to give the correct aperture value
Correct aperture value (F) =
★ For guide numbers according to film sensitivity,
see the flash instructions.
Guide Numbers (GN)
Focused Distance
Using the Konica HX-14 (purchased
separately)
The HX-14 is operated in basically the same way
as the HX-18W.
★ Automatic light adjustment can be used in the
position A and full-light emission flash can be
used in the P. FULL position. However, the
focus in automatic light adjustment photography
(position A on the flash) is F4 with ISO100.
★ The full-charge indicator (125
inside the finder when in position A.
) does not light
Using a commercially available flash
(1) Set the shutter speed to 1/125 seconds or less.
(2) Set the F value.
★ Decide what the F value is by consulting the
instructions for the flash.
Others
Dedicated accessories (purchased
separately)
We have prepared a wide array of conversion
lenses, flash attachments and camera cases
especially for this camera. For more detailed
information, inquire at the store where you
purchased this camera.
Lenses with adjustable view angle
* We also have prepared a variety of lenses with
adjustable view angle (+2, +1, 0, -2 and -3
deopter) (purchasable separately). For more
detailed information, inquire at the store where
you purchased this camera.
Specifications
Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without
notice. Above data is based on manufacturer’s tests.
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