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Focusing and framing the subject
1
Hold 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.
2
Press 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.
3
Look 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
).
4
The 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 f-stop, up to 1 full f-stop.
•
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 built-in electronic flash units are designed
to provide even illumination at all reproduction
scales.
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