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Focusing and framing the subject
1Hold the camera at the approximate distance from the subject for the selected magnification. For example, if taking pictures at 1X, hold the camera 9.9 in. (25cm) from the subject.
2Press the shutter button lightly (9); the rang- ing lights go on. The lights stay on as long as the button is pressed. If you release the button, the lights go off in about 15 sec. Press the shutter button lightly to turn them on again.
3Look over the top of the camera; note the two ranging lights on the subject (10). Move the camera nearer or farther from the subject, until the two lights merge (11).
4The viewfinder shows the area included in the picture, with the ranging lights in the center of the picture.
If you have difficulty seeing the ranging lights, check that the camera is at the correct distance from the subject.
See also Troubleshooting.
Take the picture
Look through the viewfinder, and reframe the subject as needed.
Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture (12).
The picture automatically ejects from the front of the camera when you release the shutter button.
Lay the picture down flat or hold it by its wide border while it develops. Do not shake, bend or squeeze the picture, and never cut pictures or take them apart. See Caution notice on film box.
Picture tips
•Important: Always hold the camera so the front panel is parallel to the subject (13). Holding the camera at an angle (14) may cause uneven picture sharpness.
•If you wear eye glasses for distant viewing, wear them when using the camera for accu- rate viewing and focusing.
Lighten/Darken control (15)
The camera is designed to provide the correct exposure for subjects of average brightness. With some subjects, you may want to make the picture lighter or darker to enhance specific details. Each setting on the panel indicates an exposure change of 1/3
•Press the light arrow to lighten pictures (increase the exposure).
•Press the dark arrow to darken pictures (decrease the exposure).
•Press the opposite arrow until green light aligns directly over the vertical line (return to nominal position).
The camera has a memory and saves your custom Lighten/Darken settings.
Flash units (16)
The two
Outdoor use
The camera is designed primarily for indoor use; if it must be used outdoors:
•Select an area not subjected to bright sunlight, which may cause overexposed pictures.
•Shade the subject from direct sunlight. (It is difficult to see the ranging lights in very bright light.)
•Optimal performance 71°F (22°C).
GridFilm
This film has a grid pattern which is created dur- ing manufacture. The grid pattern appears as an overlay on any picture taken with the film.
The pattern consists of 17 vertical and 13 horizon- tal lines.
To help you define location on the grid, the verti- cal lines are identified by letters across the top, and the horizontal lines are identified by numbers