User manual MINOX ECX

[. . . ] Also short-circuited, opened and heated batteries are a hazard and a health risk. Checking battery voltage To check whether the batteries have been correctly inserted and are in operating order, hold the camera at both ends and pull fully apart. slide the function mode (2) switch to the left , to the battery symbol. Hold the function mode switch in this position and look through the viewfinder. [. . . ] So you can still open and shut the camera as often as you like, without moving the film on. To minimize camera shake, hold your MINOX ECX as shown in the picture, using both hands. Note: ­ Just a small shake can deteriorate the picture quality of the shot. ­ As the lens has a very wide angle of view, always make sure to keep your hands as far back on the camera as possible. This rules out the possibility of finger tips appearing in your pictures, for example. Taking photos with the MINOX ECX For daylight shots leave the function mode switch on center position (A). For best results, hold the camera with your hands as far back as possible. This makes sure that neither the lens (4) nor meter cell (10) are obstructed in any way. For picture composition, hold the viewfinder close in front of your eye and frame the subject in the bright light frame. Press the shutter release button and slightly press with your thumb against the camera base. After exposure push the camera together again and pull it out as far as it will go, ready for the next shot. The electronic automatic exposure control sets exposure times from 1/500 second to several seconds. The longest times obtained for different film speeds are: 8 seconds 4 seconds 2 seconds 1 second 0, 5 seconds with with with with with ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO 25/15° 50/18° 100/21° 200/24° 400/27°. ­ Clean the surface of the lens every now and again to remove fingerprints or dust. Shooting photos with backlight When shooting against the light or snow scenes, for instance, it is advisable to double the exposure time set by the automatic control. To do this, switch the film speed to 3 DIN steps lower or to half the ASA value (e. Under bad light conditions the exposure time may be longer than 1/30 seconds. If this is the case, the red LED in the top of the viewfinder warns you there is a risk of camera shake. The red LED for camera shake warning extinguishes immediately after exposure. To check whether you need to use flash, the camera must be in ready-condition with the film already advanced. Inserting the battery Press your forefinger against the battery compartment (12) and pull in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment. When inserting the battery make sure that the + and - poles are the right way round. [. . . ] Abrupt temperature fluctuations can cause the formation of condensation inside the camera and the flash. You should also protect the camera and flash against dust, sand and other forms of contamination. Should the camera and the flash not be functioning properly, never unscrew the body or try to force it open. To prevent damage to the retina of the eye, never look through the viewfinder into an extremely strong source of light (the sun, for example). [. . . ]