NIKON 70WS-QD User Manual
Instruction Manual (Pages 2-39)
Bedienungsanleitung (Seiten 40-77)
Manuel d’ulilisation (Pages 78-115)
Manual de instrucciones (Páginas 116-153)
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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Lite Touch Zoom
70Ws / Lite Touch Zoom 70Ws QD camera.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use, and
keep it handy until you feel confident using the camera.
Your Nikon camera features:
• 35mm compact camera with built-in 2.5X zoom lens
from 28 to 70 mm focal length range. ( p. 14)
Symbols used in this manual
:Indicates items to be checked, such as requirements
and restrictions.
:Indicates notes and cautions you are requested
to follow.
:Indicates supplementary descriptions.
: Indicates pages for reference.
Accessory
(The following item is supplied with this camera.)
Strap
Attaching the strap
2
Attach the strap as shown
in the illustration.
Getting Started
Table of Contents
Camera parts _________________________________________ 4-7
Body ____________________________________________ 4,5
LCD panel __________________________________________ 6
Indications in the viewfinder ____________________________7
1 Preparations
Installing a battery _______________________________________ 8
Turning the camera on ____________________________________ 9
Checking the battery power ________________________________ 9
Loading the film ____________________________________ 10,11
2 Basic Operations
Holding the camera properly ______________________________ 12
Operating the Shutter Release button _______________________ 13
Zooming _____________________________________________ 14
Shooting __________________________________________ 15,16
Rewinding the film _____________________________________ 17
Removing the film ______________________________________ 17
3 Advanced Operations
When the main subject is not in the center of the picture _____________ 18
Difficult-to-focus subjects ________________________________ 19
Flash photography ______________________________________20
Procedure for Flash Photography __________________________ 21
To automatically fire the flash _____________________________ 22
To cancel flash operation _________________________________ 23
To fire the flash intentionally ______________________________ 24
To photograph a person in a night view ______________________ 25
To reduce the "Red-eye" effect __________________________ 26,27
Shooting a distant view or landscape through a window_____________ 28
Using the self-timer _____________________________________ 28
Close-up photography ___________________________________ 29
Imprinting the date/time on pictures
(Lite Touch Zoom 70Ws QD only) ______________________ 30
4 Additional Information
Correcting the date and time
(Lite Touch Zoom 70Ws QD only) ______________________ 31
Troubleshooting ____________________________________ 32,33
Camera care tips _______________________________________ 34
Specifications ______________________________________ 35,36
For safe handling of the camera ___________________________ 37
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Getting Started
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Camera parts (Body)
Red-eye Reduction
lamp ( p. 26, 27)
Self-Timer lamp
( p. 28)
Viewfinder
window
( p. 7)
Autofocus
window
Flash (
pp. 20-27)
(Mid-roll
Rewind) button
( p. 17)
button
Red-eye Reduction
( pp. 26, 27)
Self-Timer ( p. 28)
Auto Exposure
metering window
Lens
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LCD panel
( p. 6)
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Autofocus window
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Shutter Release button
( p. 13)
Slide cover
(power switch)
( p. 9)
Battery chamber lid
( p. 8)
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button
Flash mode ( pp. 20-25)
Infinity Focus mode ( p. 28)
Getting Started
Zoom lever( p. 14)
Viewfinder
eyepiece
Orange LED
( p. 20)
Green LED
( p. 15)
Camera back lock release lever
( p. 10)
MODE button*
(for selecting data to be
imprinted or corrected)
( pp. 30, 31)
Date panel*
( pp. 30, 31)
Film cartridge
confirmation window
Strap slot
( p. 2)
Tripod socket
ADJUST button*
(for correcting data)
( p. 31)
SEL button*
(for selecting the position
of data to be corrected)
( p. 31)
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* Lite Touch Zoom 70Ws QD only
Getting Started
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LCD panel
Red-eye Reduction indicator
( pp. 26, 27)
Battery power indicator
Infinity Focus Mode indicator
( p. 28)
Flash Mode indicator
( pp. 20-25)
Self-Timer indicator
( p. 28)
The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference.
( p. 9)
Frame counter ( p. 11)
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Getting Started
Indications in the viewfinder
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3
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1Parallax compensation marks ( p. 29)
Use for close-up shooting distance less than 1 m (3.3 ft.)
in telephoto setting.
2Autofocus frame marks ( p. 15)
Center the main subject to be in focus within this frame.
3Orange LED ( p. 20)
Slowly blinks while the flash is being charged, and
lights up when the flash is ready to fire.
If you press down on the popped-up flash unit, the
LED blinks rapidly as a warning.
4Green LED ( p. 15)
In close-up photography, the LED blinks as a warning
if the subject is closer than approx. 0.8 m.
Getting Started
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Installing a battery
Battery type
Use one CR123A or DL123A type 3V lithium battery in this camera.
Open the battery chamber lid.
1.
Open the battery chamber lid to the direction indicated by the
arrow in the illustration.
Install a new battery.
2.
Observe the correct polarity and insert the battery in the
direction shown in the illustration above. Insert the – end first
by pressing.
Close the battery chamber lid.
3.
Firmly press the battery chamber lid until it clicks shut.
Preparations
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Turning the camera on
Open the slide cover.
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Once you open the cover in the direction of the arrow, the camera
is turned on, the built-in flash pops up, and the lens protrudes.
If the camera is not operated for more than 2 minutes, the
lens automatically retracts to the
Slide the cover until it clicks.
To prevent battery drain, close the slide cover (the camera
is turned off).
When closing the slide cover, first slide it slightly in to start
lens retraction. When the lens is completely retracted,
slowly close the cover.
(wide-angle) position.
Checking the battery power
Make sure that the sufficient Battery
Power indicator ( ) is showing on the
LCD panel.
The battery power is
showing
blinking
no indicators
sufficient.
The battery is
exhausted. Replace
the battery with a
new one.
Replace the battery
with a new one.
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Always check the battery condition before shooting.
It is recommended to carry spare batteries with you.
The batteries may be difficult to obtain in some areas.
If the recharging time of the flash battery becomes very long,
replace the battery with a new one.
9Preparations
Loading the film
Tips on 35mm film
Number of frames
DX mark
DX code
DX-coded 35mm
Film speed
Use DX-coded 35mm film with this camera.
For DX-coded film, film speed is automatically set. Film speeds
valid for automatic setting are ISO100 and 400. (When using
ISO200 film or non-DX film, the film speed is automatically set
to ISO100. When using ISO 800 film, the film speed is
automatically set to ISO 400.)
When loading/unloading film, be sure not to open the camera
back cover into direct sunlight.
Film recommended
It is recommended to use ISO400 film, which provides good
results in flash photography, and reasonable protection
against camera shake.
Open the camera back.
1.
Slide the camera back lock release lever in the direction of the
arrow (1) to open the camera back (2).
Insert a film cartridge.
2.
film
Film cartridge
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Preparations
Pull the film leader out to the red index
3.
mark.
Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned
with no slack.
Close the camera back, and check that
4.
the film has been correctly loaded.
When the film has been properly set, “ ” is displayed on the
frame counter when the camera is turned on.
If the letter “ ” apears on the LCD panel, the film is not
properly loaded. Open the camera back again and reload film.
Take some trial shots
Before taking important pictures, it is strongly
recommended to take a few trial shots first to familiarize
yourself with the camera and all of its features.
Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunctions
caused by using the Lite Touch Zoom 70Ws QD in ways
not specified in this manual.
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11Preparations
Holding the camera properly
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Hold the camera firmly.
<When holding the camera horizontally>
Prop your elbows against your body and hold the camera with
both hands.
<When holding the camera vertically>
Make sure that the flash is on top as shown.
Do not block the lens, autofocus window, or flash with your
fingers, hair, or the camera strap.
Be careful not to press down on the flash unit when it is in
the popped up position.
12 Basic Operations
Operating the Shutter Release button
Lightly press the button and confirm the
1.
green LED lights up.
When you press the button lightly, the focus and exposure are
achieved, and the green LED lights up.
The focus is locked (Focus lock p. 18) while the Shutter
Release button is depressed lightly.
Fully depress the Shutter Release button
2.
to take the picture.
The flash automatically fires when there is not enough light.
Pressing the Shutter Release button abruptly in one stroke
may result in camera shake. Be sure to slowly press the
Shutter Release button.
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Basic Operations
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Zooming
Press the Zoom lever to compose the
picture.
Press the lever to the direction of for telephoto (70mm)
photography or to the direction of
photography.
Remove your finger from the lever when the desired image
size is obtained.
If the camera is not operated for more than 2 minutes, the
lens automatically retracts to the
Example of a telephoto photograph
Example of a wide-angle photograph
for wide-angle (28mm)
(wide-angle) position.
14 Basic Operations
Shooting
Center the autofocus frame mark on the
1.
main subject.
If the main subject is outside the autofocus
frame:
If the main subject is outside the autofocus frame, use the
focus lock to achieve focus. (
Lightly press the Shutter Release button.
2.
Lighting/blinking of the green LED
When correct focus has been achieved, the green LED lights up.
aBlinking indicates the subject is too close.
To achieved correct focus, keep the camera away from the
subject for more than approx. 0.8m (2.6 ft).
p. 18)
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Basic Operations
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Shooting (continued)
*1 While the orange LED is blinking with the Shutter Release
button pressed lightly, the flash is charging, and the shutter
cannot be released. Release the shutter after the orange LED
lights up.
*2 If the popped-up flash unit is inadvertently pressed down, the
orange LED quickly blinks as a warning. In this case, the
shutter is released, but the flash does not fire.
*3 If the subject is closer than approx. 0.8 m (2.6 ft.), the green
LED blinks and the shutter cannot be released. Move away
from the subject until the green LED lights up. Note that the
Shutter Release button may still work even if the camera-tosubject distance is extremely short, i.e., out of the control
range of the camera.
Slowly press the Shutter Release button
3.
all the way.
If the subject is dark in Auto Flash mode, the flash fires
automatically.
Pressing the Shutter Release button abruptly in one stroke
may result in camera shake.
When closing the cover, first slide it slightly in to start the lens
retraction. When the lens is completely retracted, slowly close
the cover.
When not in use, close the slide cover to save battery power.
16 Basic Operations
Rewinding the film
Film rewinds automatically.
At the end of the film roll, the film rewinding starts automatically.
While the film is rewinding, the number on the frame counter
decreases one by one. When rewinding is complete, “
blinks, then stops blinking and remains lit.
If rewinding stops midway through the roll because of a dead
battery, it resumes automatically as soon as the battery is replaced.
Do not open the camera back until the letter “ ” starts blinking.
”
To rewind the film at mid-roll
Press the (mid-roll rewind) button using
the stud on the end of the strap lug or the point
of a ball-point pen.
Once rewinding starts, there is no need to keep the button pressed.
Removing the film
Make sure rewind is complete by
1.
checking the letter “ ” indication.
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Open the camera back and remove the film.
2.
Basic Operations
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When the main subject is not in the center of the picture
Focus lock photography
When the subject to be focused is outside the autofocus
frame in the center of the picture, use focus lock, which
enables you to change the picture composition while
locking the focus. Also use focus lock for difficult-tofocus subjects described on the next page. ( p.19)
Compose the picture.
1.
If the shutter is released in a condition like that in the above
example where the main subject is out of focus.
Center the autofocus frame mark on the
2.
main subject, then lightly press the
Shutter Release button.
Do not change the camera-to-subject distance
While you lightly press the Shutter Release button, the focus
is locked. Do not change the camera-to-subject distance.
While depressing the Shutter Release button
3.
lightly, recompose the picture and depress
the Shutter Release button all the way.
Advanced Operations18
Difficult-to-focus subjects
The following subjects may be difficult to focus.
Use the focus lock ( p. 18) to focus on another
subject equidistant from the camera, then compose the
picture to shoot.
Subjects too small to
fully cover the
autofocus frame
mark.
Glossy, lightreflecting surfaces,
such as shiny cars or
water.
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Dark subjects with no
reflection.
Subjects without solid content (i.e., candle flame,
fireworks, etc.).
Secondary subjects are closer to the camera than
the main subject.
Extremely strong light source like sun is in the
picture:
• If a very strong light source is in or near the
composed picture, the green LED blinks and the
shutter cannot be released. In this case, keep away
from the strong light source and take the picture.
Subjects behind
glass.
Advanced Operations 19
Flash photography
Selecting the flash mode
You can select any of five flash modes by pressing the
button.
No
Indicator
No
: Auto Flash( p. 22)
Indicator
The flash automatically fires when there is not
enough light.
: Infinity Focus( p. 28)
For shooting a distant scene or landscape
more sharply.
: Flash Cancel( p. 23)
To cancel flash operation in lighting conditions
where normally the flash would automatically
fire.
: Anytime Flash( p. 24)
To fire the flash intentionally regardless of the
available light.
: Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash)
( p. 25)
To brighten both the subject and the background
at dusk or in night scenes.
While the orange LED is blinking with the Shutter Release
button pressed lightly, the flash is charging, and the shutter
cannot be released. Release the shutter after the orange LED
lights up.
Advanced Operations20
Procedure for Flash Photography
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Press the button to select the Flash
1.
mode.
Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in (Flash
Cancel) and
use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Compose the picture, then lightly press
2.
the Shutter Release button.
Check that the orange LED lights up,
3.
then shoot.
Flash shooting range
The reference distance values are shown below.
With ISO100 film speed:
(wide-angle) setting: approx. 0.8 to 3.3 m (2.6 to 10.8 ft.)
(telephoto) setting: approx. 0.8 to 1.9 m (2.6 to 6.2 ft.)
With ISO400 film speed:
(wide-angle) setting: approx. 0.8 to 6.6 m (2.6 to 21.7 ft.)
(telephoto) setting: approx. 0.8 to 3.8 m (2.6 to 12.5 ft.)
(Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash)) modes,
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Do NOT press against the flash unit. If extra force is applied
to the flash unit, the orange LED blinks as a warning. (In this
case, the shutter is released, but the flash does not fire.)
Advanced Operations 21
To automatically fire the flash
Auto Flash mode
The flash automatically fires when there is not enough
light or the subject is dark.
Open the slide cover
1.
When you open the slide cover, the power is turned on and
the built-in flash automatically pops up.
Check that the orange and green LEDs
2.
light up, then shoot.
Example
If there is enough light, “ ” appears on the LCD panel, and
the flash does not fire.
While the orange LED is blinking with the Shutter Release
button pressed lightly, the flash is charging, and the shutter
cannot be released. Release the shutter after the orange LED
lights up.
Pressing down on the popped-up flash unit will prevent the
flash from firing. Do NOT touch the flash unit.
Advanced Operations22
To cancel flash operation
Flash Cancel mode
Use this mode in places, such as museums, where flash
photography is prohibited.
Use a tripod or place the camera on a
1.
stable flat surface.
Use a tripod for Flash Cancel mode
Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in this mode,
use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Press the button until “ ” appears
2.
on the LCD panel.
Make sure that the green LED
3.
momentarily lights up, then shoot.
Example
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Advanced Operations 23
To fire the flash intentionally
Anytime Flash mode
Use this mode to intentionally fire the flash without
regard to light conditions.
Press the button until “ ” appears
1.
on the LCD panel.
Make sure that the orange and green
2.
LEDs lights up, then shoot.
Example
While the orange LED is blinking with the Shutter Release
button pressed lightly, the flash is charging, and the shutter
cannot be released. Release the shutter after the orange LED
lights up.
Pressing down on the popped-up flash unit will prevent the
flash from firing. Do NOT touch the flash unit.
Advanced Operations24
To photograph a person in a night view
Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash) mode
Use this mode to brighten both the subject and the
background in a night view or at dusk.
Use a tripod or place the camera on a
1.
stable flat surface.
Use a tripod for Night Portrait
(Slow Sync Flash) mode
Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in this mode,
use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Press the button until “ ” appears
2.
on the LCD panel.
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Make sure that the orange and green
3.
LEDs lights up, then shoot.
Example
While the orange LED is blinking with the Shutter Release
button pressed lightly, the flash is charging, and the shutter
cannot be released. Release the shutter after the orange LED
lights up.
Pressing down on the popped-up flash unit will prevent the
flash from firing. Do NOT touch the flash unit.
Advanced Operations 25
To reduce the "Red-eye" effect
Red-eye Reduction mode
In flash photography, the subject’s eyes may sometimes
appear bright red. To reduce this “red-eye” effect, use
this mode.
Press the button until “ ” appears
1.
on the LCD panel.
Each time you press the button, the indicator changes in
the order shown below:
No indicator
No indicator : Red-eye Reduction mode canceled
To cancel Red-eye Reduction mode.
: Red-eye Reduction mode
To reduce the “Red-eye” effect.
About Red-eye Reduction mode
This mode is not recommended when shooting fast-moving
subjects.
: Self-Timer ( p. 28) mode
For self-timer operation.
Note that Red-eye Reduction is automatically
set when the self-timer is used.
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Compose the picture, then lightly press
2.
the Shutter Release button.
Check that the orange and green LEDs
3.
light up, then shoot.
Both camera and subject be still
The Red-eye Reduction lamp lights up for approx. a second
before the flash fires. Be careful not to move the camera or
let the subject move until the flash fires.
While the orange LED is blinking with the Shutter Release
button pressed lightly, the flash is charging, and the shutter
cannot be released. Release the shutter after the orange LED
lights up.
Red-eye Reduction mode is not automatically canceled by
turning the power off. To cancel the Red-eye Reduction mode,
press the
panel.
button until “ ” disappears from the LCD
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Advanced Operations 27
Shooting a distant view or landscape through a window
Infinity Focus mode
This mode is good for shooting a distant view more
sharply, or a landscape through a window.
Press the button until “ ” appears
1.
on the LCD panel.
Check that the green LED momentarily
2.
lights, then shoot.
Flash is automatically canceled in this mode.
Using the self-timer
Use the self-timer when you wish to include yourself in
the picture.
Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable
1.
flat surface.
Press the button until “ ” appears on
2.
the LCD panel.
Compose the picture, and press the Shutter
3.
Release button.
Focus and exposure are achieved by pressing the Shutter
Release button lightly.
When the Shutter Release button is pressed all the way, the
Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp blinks and lights up for 10
seconds in total before the shutter is released.
After the shot, Self-Timer mode is automatically canceled.
Self-Timer mode is automatically canceled also when the slide
cover is closed.
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Close-up photography
Minimum camera-to-subject distance is approx.
0.8m (2.6 ft.)
If you wish to shoot a subject such as a flower as large as
possible in a picture, you can get as close to the subject as
approx. 0.8m (2.6 ft.).
By setting the Zoom lever to the (telephoto) position, a larger
image can be obtained.
Compose the picture within the parallax
1.
compensation marks.
Regular
The area marked with in the illustration is included in the
picture.
Use the parallax compensation marks when the camera-tosubject distance is less than 1m (3.3 ft.) in telephoto setting.
Check that the green LED lights up, then
2.
shoot.
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If the subject is closer than approx. 0.8m (2.6 ft.), the green
LED blinks as a warning. Move away from the subject until
the green LED lights up.
Advanced Operations 29
Imprinting the date/time on pictures
(Lite Touch Zoom 70Ws QD only)
Select the date/time indicator by pressing
the MODE button.
The year is indicated by the last digits (“ ” for 2002)
and printed, and the time is in the 24-hour clock. The
example in the illustration shows May 1, 2002.
The letter “M” appears to label the month indication, but it is
not imprinted on pictures.
Each time you press the MODE button, the indicator changes
in the order shown below:
Year/Month/Day Day/Hour/Minute No printing
Day/Month/Year Month/Day/Year
If “ ” is displayed on the LCD panel, the date/time of the
shot will be imprinted on the picture.
Set to “ ” (No printing) if you prefer the date/
time not to be imprinted.
Imprint position of date/time
Imprint position
The imprint positions is shown in the illustration.
The imprinted date/time may be difficult to recognize if the
imprint position or the subject is:
• White or bright.
• Orange or yellow.
Advanced Operations
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