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OWNER'SMANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
M O D ED ' E M P L O I
M A N U A LD E I N S T R U C C I O N E S
OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use and care for your FUJI GW690m Professional,
FUJI GSW690lllProfessional,or FUJI GW670IIIProfessionalcorrectly. Please follow the
instructions carefully.
(The instructions are the same for the three cameras because the only differences
among them are in the lens focal length and picture size.)
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
D i e s e A n l e i t u n g e n t h i l t a l l e s , w a s S i e u b e r d i e B e d i e n u n g u n d P fl e g e l h r e r F U J I
GW690lll Professional, FUJI GSW690m Professional bzw. FUJI GW670m Professional
w i s s e n m u s s e n . L e s e n S i e d i e A n l e i t u n g b i t t e a u f m e r k s a md u r c h .
( D i e A n l e i t u n g i s t f u r a l l e d r e i M o d e l l e g l e i c h e r m a B e nz u t r e f f e n d ,d a d i e s e s i c h n u r i n
d e r B r e n n w e i t ed e s O b j e k t i v s u n d i m B i l d f o r m a tv o n e i n a n d e ru n t e r s c h e i d e n . )
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English (Pages 6
See illustrations while you read
this manual.
Deutsch (Seite 15
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den Abbildungen.
MODE D'EMPLOI
Ce manuel contient les instructions sur I'entretien des appareils FUJI GW690il
Professional, FUJI GSW690Iil Professional ou FUJI GW670m Professional.Veuillez le
lire attentivement.
(Les instructions sont les mdmes pour les trois appareils car les seules differences
e n t r e e u x r 6 s i d e n t d a n s l a l o n g u e u rf o c a l e d e l e u r o b j e c t i f e t d a n s l e f o r m a t d ' i m a g e . )
Frangais (Pages 26
35)
Se reporter aux illustrations en
lisantle mode d'emploi.
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Este manual le explica c6mo manejar y conservar correctamente su FUJI GW690ll
Professional,FUJI GSW690il Professionalo FUJI GW670il Professional.Sirvase seguir
atentamente las explicaciones.
(Las instrucciones son identicas para las tres c6maras porque las 0nicas diferencias
entre ellas son la distancia focal del objetivo y el tamafro del negativo.)
Espafrol (P6gina 36
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Consulte las ilustraciones mientras lee este manual.
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HOW TO USE............
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R E A D Y T N GT H E C A M E R A . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Attaching the shoulderstrap....
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2 . U s i n g t h e c a m e r ac a s e . . . . . . . . . . .
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L O A D T N GT H E F I L M
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1 . O p e n i n g t h e c a m e r ab a c k . . . . . . . . . . .
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3 . L o a d i n gt h e t a k e - u p s p o o l a n d f i | m . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 . P o s i t i o n i n gt h e f i l m s t a r t m a r k
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S E T T I N G A N D A D J U S T I N GT H E C A M E R A C O N T R O L S ,E T C . . . . . . . . . 1 0
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1 . U n l o c k i n gt h e f r o n t s h u t t e r r e l e a s e . . . . . . . .
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2 . B u i l t - i nl e n s h o o o
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4 . F o c u s i n gt h e | e n s . . . . . .
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5 . C o m p o s i n gy o u r p i c t u r e
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6. Winding the film and cocking the shutter
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8 . T a k i n gf l a s h p i c t u r e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CAMERA CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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2. Checkingthe camera before shooting
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3 . C l e a n i n gt h e l e n s
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4. Precautions
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fitm Advance Lever
Top Shutter Release
Exposure Counter
Front Shutter Release
Front Shutter Release Lock
Lens Hood
Film Selector
Accessory Shoe (Hotshoe)
Level
Viewfinder Window
Strap Lug
Sync Socket Cover
Film Loading Knob
tripod Socket
ViewtinOerEyepiece
Film ReminderSlot
Strap Lug
Camera Back Lock
Take-up Spool Knob
Shutter Actuation Counter
Pressure Plate
Focal Plane Rail
fitm Start Mark
fitm Winding Length DetectingRoller
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SPECIFICATIONS
GW690r[[Gw670rrrl
GSW690l[
Picture Size
6 x 9 cm [6 x 7 cm] format; actual picture size 56 x
82.6 mm [56 x 68.5 mm]
Same as Gw690lll.
Film
120 half-length, 120, and 220 roll film.
Same as Gw690lll.
Film Advance
Lever on camera top, 2-stroke advance (first stroke
138o,second stroke depends on film roll diameter);
s e l f - c o c k i n gs h u t t e r ; d o u b l e e x p o s u r e p r e v e n t i o n .
Same as Gw690lll.
ExposureCounter
Automatic reset, additive.
Same as Gw690lll.
Shutter
No. 0 interlensshutter;T, 1-11500sec.; X sync;
shutterreleaselock. Providedwith hotshoeand sync
contact.
Same as GW690l[.
Lens
E B C F u j i n o n9 0 m m , F 3 . 5 ,5 c o m p o n e n t s ,5 e l e m e n t s ,
n o n - i n t e r c h a n g e a b l e1; m n e a r e s t f o c u s i n g d i s t a n c e ;
F32 minimum aperture; screw-in filter (70 mm outer
diameter, 67 mm inner diameter, 0.75 mm thread
p i t c h ) ; 5 8 o [ 5 2 o ] c o v e r i n g p o w e r , e q u i v a l e n tt o f : 3 9
mm [f:44 mm] on 35 mm camera. Built-in retractable lens hood.
EBC Fujinon SW 65 mm, F5.6, 4 components, 6
e l e m e n t s ; n o n - i n t e r c h a n g e a b l e1; m n e a r e s tf o c u s i n g
distance; F32 minimum aperture; screw-in filter (70
m m o u t e r d i a m e t e r ,6 7 m m i n n e r d i a m e t e r ,0 . 7 5 m m
thread pitch); 760 covering power, equivalent to
f : 2 8 m m o n 3 5 m m c a m e r a . B u i l t - i nr e t r a c t a b l el e n s
hood.
Rangefinder & Viewflnder
Double-image, coupled range-viewfinder;0.75X magn i f i c a t i o n ;9 5 % f i e l d o f v i e w a t ' l m , 9 2 0 / oa l i n f i n i t y ;5 9
mm base line length (44.3 mm effective base line
length).
Double-image, coupled range-vieMinder; 0.75X magn i f i c a t i o n ;9 3 % f i e l d o f v i e w a t 1 m , 9 0 % a t i n f i n i t y ;5 9
mm base line length (26.6 mm effective base line
length).
Dimensions & Weight
H 1 1 9x W 2 0 1x D 1 2 9m m ; 1 , 4 6 0g
H 1 1 9x W 2 0 1x D 1 3 2m m ; 1 , 5 1 0g
Other
Shutter actuation counter, spirit level.
Same as GW690l[.
The data in brackets apply to the GW670il1.
Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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HOW TO USE
LOADING THE FILM
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1. Opening the camera back
To open the camera back, erect the camera back lock and press it
down toward the camera bottom. (Fig. 5)
To close it, keep the lock erect, press the camera back againstthe
body, then snap the lock down.
o The Gamera back won't close unless the camera back lock is
erect.
2. 12Ol22Ofilm selector
o Film Selector Lock (Fig. 6-A)
W h i l e p u l l i n gt h e f i l m s e l e c t o r l o c k , t u r n a n d s e t t h e f i l m s e l e c t o r f o r
the film you are using as follows: (Fig. 6)
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1. Attaching the shoulder strap
o Buckle (Fig. 1-A)
o Hoop (Fig. 1-B)
Pass the strap ends through the camera's strap lugs and adjust the
strap length with the buckles. (Fig. 1)
o To pass the strap end through the hoop, push the hoop back a
bit so that you can do it easier.
O To carry the camera horizontally,use the strap lugs on both sides
of the camera; to carry it vertically, use the two strap lugs on the
right hand side.
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2. Using the camera case
Use the soft case to protect the camera (Fig. 2)
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3. Putting on the lens cap
Just fit it on the lens hood to protect the lens from dust and grit.
(Fis. 3)
(Do not wipe the lens with silicon cloth because it will leave tiny
abrasion marks on the glass. Take special care because dust and
s c r a t c h e s o n t h e l e n s c a n i m p a i r i t s s h a r p n e s s a p p r e c i a b l y .S e e
p a r a g r a p h e n t i t l e d" C l e a n i n g t h e L e n s " ) .
4. Attaching the viewfinder eyepiece
Just screw it into the eyepiece socket. (Fig. a)
o The eyepiece (-1 diopter) on your camera is designedfor people
with normal eyesight.
6xTcmFormat
6x9cmFormat
220 r o l l f i l m
20 EXP
16 EXP
120 r o l l f i l m
10 EXP
8 EXP
5 EXP
4 EXP
120 half-length roll film
6 x 7 cm Format ..... Gw670lll
6 x 9 cm Format ..... GW690l[ and GSW690lll
o Be sure to set the film selector and pressure plate for the film
(120 or 22Ol you are using.
lf you don't use the correct side of the pressure plate, you won't
get precisely focused pictures because the film will not move into
the exact focal plane.
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(120 roll film is attached to an opaque backing paper over its
entire length, but such paper is used only on the leading and
trailing ends of 220 roll film. The thickness of the backing paper
causes a shift in the position of the focal plane and the pressure
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plate adjusts for this difference while keeping the film flat on the
focal plane at one and the same time.)
Caution:
lf you switch the film selector after loading the film, caution is
r e q u i r e db e c a u s e t h e c o u n t e r m a y n o t r e s e t a s i t s h o u l d o r t h e f i l m
m a y n o t w i n d p r o p e r l y .I n s u c h c a s e s , t h e c a m e r a f u n c t i o n w i l l r e t u r n
to normal if you open the camera back and reset the film selector to
the correct oosition.
(Pressure plate)
lf you are using 120 roll film, you'll have to use the side of the
p r e s s u r ep l a t e m a r k e d " 1 2 O " a n d i f y o u a r e u s i n g 2 2 0 r o l l f i l m , y o u , l l
have to use the side marked "220". (Fig. Z)
To turn over the pressure plate, just push it toward the arrow and lift
it out.
3. Loading the take-up spool and film
o Spool Knob Release Buttons (Fig. 8-A)
(1)Pop out the spool knobs by pressing in the spool knob release
buttons (small red buttons in the supply and take-up sides).
(Fis. 8)
(2)Takeout the empty spool, fit it into the take-up chamber (located
on the same side as the film advance lever),then press in the
take-up spool knob.
(3) Load the film in the film chamber (located on the same side as
t h e v i e w f i n d e re y e p i e c e ) ,t h e n p r e s s i n t h e f i l m l o a d i n g k n o b .
(Fis.e)
o The take-up spool and film roll can be loaded easier by fitting in
the top (camera top) side first.
4. Positioning the film start mark
P u l l o u t t h e f i l m p a p e r l e a d e r , p a s s i t t h r o u g h t h e f i l m c h a n n e l ,i n s e r t
the tip into the slot of the take-up spool, and wind the paper leader
around the spool with the film advance lever.
Stop winding as soon as the film start mark on the leader paper is
aligned with the arrow mark I on the right hand side of the film
c h a n n e l ,t h e n c l o s e t h e c a m e r a b a c k . ( F i g . 1 0 )
(Avoiding film slack)
a To prevent the film from slackening, press down the leader paper
n e a r t h e s u p p l y s i d e l i g h t l yw i t h y o u r f i n g e r s o t h a t i t w o n ' t b u c k l e ,
and wind the film advance lever firmly.
o To prevent the film from becoming loose again when the camera
back is being closed, use the film advance lever to keep the
leader paper taut until you snap the camera back into place.
(Positioning the start mark on 220 roll film
o lf you are using 220 roll film, line up the solid arrow mark (normal
lead mark) with the arrow mark I in the film channel. Do not use
t h e t h i n h y p h e n a t e dl i n e ( l o n g l e a d m a r k ) . ( F i g . 1 0 )
5. Winding the film and positioning it for the first shot
o After loading the film, just wind the film advance lever as far as it
will go. The exposure counter will switch from "S" to "1" and the
shutter will cock by itself. (Fig. 11)
O Tear off the top of your film box and insert it in the film reminder
slot in the camera back. lt will remind you which film you are
using. (Fig. 12)
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SETTING AND ADJUSTING THE CAMERA
CONTROLS, ETC.
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1. Unlocking the lront shutter release
lf you can see the letter "L", the shutter release is locked. To unlock
it, push the front shutter release lock toward the lens so that it
covers the "L". (Fig. 13)
2. Built-in lens hood
T h e l e n s h o o d i s b u i l t i n t o t h e l e n s b a r r e l .T o u s e , j u s t p u l l i t o u t .
(Fis. 14)
o Just pull out the lens hood while turning it. Thus, you can do it
easier.
3. Setting the shutter speed selector and aperture ring
o Shutter Speed Selector(Fig. 15-A)
o Aperture Ring (Fig. 15-B)
Pull out the lens hood and set the shutter speed selector and
aperturb ring for the picture you are taking.
o Be sure to set the shutter speed ring at the click positions.
Caution is required because the shutter blades may not open if
you set it anywhere between click stops.
4. Focusing the lens
Look through the viewfinder eyepiece, center your subject in the
vieMinder, and turn the focusing ring to make the double images in
t h e y e l l o w c e n t e r s p o t i n t h e v i e w f i n d e rc o n v e r g e i n t o o n e . ( F i g . 1 6 )
o Bright frame (Fig. 16-A)
o D o u b l e - i m a g ec e n t e r s p o t ( F i g . 1 6 - 8 )
o Always line up your eye with the center of the viewfinder eyepiece.
lf you don't, the yellow focusing spot will move off center of the
bright frame and you won't be able to focus the lens precisely.
5. Composing your picture
O Compose your picture within the bright frame. The top and left
sides of the bright frame will automatically move and correct for
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o Moving top and left-side frame lines. (Fig. 16-C)
o To take infrared prctures, measure the distance of the subject
with the focusing ring and set that distance to the infrared mark
(red line labeled "R"). This will make up for the slightly nearer
point on which you'll have to focus. (Fig. 17)
(Using the depth of field table)
Depth of field is the zone of sharpness in front of and behind the
point on which the lens is focused and it varies with the lens fobal
length, aperture, and shooting distance. Your camera is provided
with a depth of field scale on the lens top on both sides of the lens
setting mark, but for more detailed readings, refer to the accompaI
nying depth of field table for your camera. ,..
Example:
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lf the focal length of your camera is 90 mm and you are shooting
from a distance of 5 meters with an aperture of F8, everything
between 4.09 and 6.46 meters from the camera will come into sharp
focus.
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DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE FOR THE EBC FUJINON gOMM, F3.5 LENS
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3.5
0.99-1.02
1.18- 1.22
1.46- 1.54
1.93-2.08
2.84-3.19
4.54-5.57
8.27-12.66
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0.98--1.02
0.98- 1.02
1.18-1.22
1 . 4 6- 1 . 5 4
1.92-2.08
2.82-3.21
4.50-5.63
8.12- 13.04
41.75-*
1 . 1 7- 1 . 2 4
1 . 4 4- 1 . 5 6
1.89- 2.12
2.75-3.30
4.32-.5.9s
7.9-14.94
29.57-*
1.42-1.59
1.85-2.18
2.66-3.45
4.09 -6.46
6.85.-18.82
20.96--
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0.97- 1.03
0.96- 1.05
1 . 1 5- - 1 . 2 5
1 . 1 3- 1 . 2 8
1 . 3 9 -1 . 6 3
1.80-2.26
2.54-3.67
3.81-7.35
6.06 -29.84
14.87-*
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1.11-1.31
1.3s.-1.69
1.73-2.39
2.40-4.06
3.47"-9.19
5.22-*
10.56--
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0 . 9 2 -1 . 1 0
1.30- 1.79
1.64-2.60
2.22-4.77
3.09- 14.25
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0 . 8 9 - -1 . 1 5
1.08-1.36
1.03- 1.45
1.23- 1.95
1.53- 2.99
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1.2
1.5
2
3
5
10
3.84-7.25
6.14- 27.83
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0.96-1.05
1.13--1.28
1.39- 1.63
1.80-2.25
2.55- 3.65
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0.94--1.07
1.11-1.31
1.35- 1.69
1.73-2,38
2.41-4.02
3.50-8.94
5.31--
15.43--10.95
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1.08..* 1.36
1.30- 1.79
1.64-2.59
2.23-4.69
3.12- 13.41
4.46-a
7.79-*
16
0.89-1.15
1.03- 1.45
1.23-1.94
1.53-2.95
2.02-6.16
2.71- 47.36
22
0.85- 1.24
0.98- 1.59
1.15-2.23
1.79.-11.30
32
0.80---1.38
0.91.- 1.85
1.06-2.82
1.40-3.72
1.25-- 5.96
1.54.=-
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2.91--
3.97--
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6. Winding the film and cocking the shutter
o lf the number "1" is showing in the exposure counter,the shutter
blades will open and close when you press in the top or the front
s h u t t e r r e l e a s e .T o a d v a n c e t h e f i l m a n d c o c k t h e s h u t t e r f o r t h e
next shot, just wind the film advance lever two times.
o T h e f i r s t s t r o k e w i l l c o c k t h e s h u t t e r a n d a d v a n c et h e f i l m p a r t i a l l y ;
t h e s e c o n d s t r o k e w i l l c o m p l e t e a d v a n c i n gt h e f i l m . T h e w i n d i n g
angle of the film advance lever will therefore differ on the second
s t r o k e w i t h t h e a m o u n t o f u n e x o o s e df i l m l e f t .
Note:
To test if the shutter operates or not, open the camera back. You
cannot press down the shutter release with the camera back
closed.
(Shooting with the camera held vertically) (Fig. 18)
lf you are shooting with the camera held vertically, use the front
shutter release. lt will let you hold the camera steadier.
(Using a tripod) (Fig. 19)
lf you are shooting indoors or nighttime pictures with a shutter
speed of 1/30-second or slower, use a tripod and a cable release.
(Time exposure)
To take long-exposure pictures, set the shutter speed selector to "T"
( T i m e ) a n d p r e s s i n t h e s h u t t e r r e l e a s e .T h e s h u t t e r w i l l r e m a i n o p e n
even if you take your finger off the shutter release.
To trip the shutter, just turn the shutter speed selectorback toward
"1".
o On time exposure, it is also possible to trip the shutter by
operating the film advance lever, but the film will advance and
move your picture out of position in this case.
To trip the shutter on time exposure, always turn the shutter
speed selector. Do not operate the film advance lever.
7. Unloadingthe film
o After you complete exposing a roll of film, wind it up to the very
e n d w i t h t h e f i l m a d v a n c e l e v e r . A s u d d e n r e l e a s eo f t e n s i o n w i l l
t e l l y o u t h a t t h e t r a i l i n ge n d h a s l e f t i t s s p o o l a n d t h a t w i n d i n g h a s
been completed. To wind the film completely,it will take about
three strokes after the release of tension.
Next, open the camera back, take out the exposed roll of film and
seal the end to prevent the roll frorn unwinding. (Fig. 20)
o T h e e m p t y s p o o l i s t r a n s f e r r e dt o t h e t a k e - u p s i d e f o r t a k i n g u p
the next roll of film.
8. Taking flash pictures
o lf you are using a small-size clip-on flash, clip it into the accessory
shoe on the camera top. (Fig. 21)
o To use the sync socket, turn the sync socket cover with your
finger in the direction of the arrow, then plug the cord into the
socket. (Fig. 22, 231
o The 65 mm lens of the GSW690lll has a covering power of 760 or
e o u i v a l e n tt o t h a t o f a 2 8 m m l e n s o n a 3 5 m m c a m e r a . T h i s
means that a flash with a small covering angle will not provide
enough light along the picture edges. Be sure to use a flash with
a covering angle that is wide enough for a 28 mm lens on a 35
mm camera.
o Your camera has an X-contact, that is, electronic flashes will
s y n c h r o n i z ew i t h a l l s h u t t e r s p e e d s .
o lf you are using a flash bulb, use an M-class bulb with a shutter
'1l3O-second
speed of
or slower. lf the shutter soeed is
1/60-second or faster, the flash will discharge but it will not
s y n c h r o n i z ep r o p e r l y a n d a l a r g e p a r t o f t h e l i g h t w i l l b e l o s t .
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CAMERA CARE AND MAINTENANCE
It is assumed that most of you who oWn a Fuji GW69Oil, GSW69OIII
or GW670ltl are professional photographers who will put the camera
to hard use and who cannot afford to develop camera trouble in the
middle of a job.
It is therefore hoped that the following instructions and recommend a t i o n s w i l l b e s t u d i o u s l yh e e d e d .
1. Using the shutter actuation counter
Your camera is provided with a 3-digit shutter actuation counter in
the bottom which will tell you how many times the shutter has been
used so that you'll know when the camera needs maintenance.
I t c o u n t s 1 0 s h u t t e r a c t u a t i o n sa s 1 ; t h a t i s , i f i t s h o w s 1 5 0 , t h e
shutter has been actuated 1,500 times. After reaching 999 (9,990
shots) it will return to 000 with 10 more shots. (Fig. 24)
(Overhauling)
Your camera is a precision instrument and it is subject to fair wear
and tear. The heart of your camera is the shutter. lt is intricately
, ore delicate and less enduring
c o n s t r u c t e d , p r e c i s i o n - a s s e m b l e dm
in consistency than the other parts, and shutter trouble can be
r u i n o u s t o y o u r p h o t o g r a p h s .l t i s t h e r e f o r e r e c o m m e n d e da s f o l l o w s
on the strength of thorough factory tests.
( 1 )S h u t t e r
Normally, interlens shutters perform perfectly up to about 5,000
shots, after which they become less accurate and may start
b e h a v i n g e r r a t i c a l l y .A f t e r 1 0 , 0 0 0 s h o t s , t h e s h u t t e r b l a d e s w i l l n o
longer open or close, which means they have reached their endurance limit. Be sure to have your shutter overhauled as soon as it has
been actuated5,000times; that is, when the counter reaches 500.
(2) Film advanceunit and others
The film advanceunit is much more durable than the shutter.To be
on the safe srde, however, you should have it overhauled together
with the other mechanisms as soon as the shutter has been
actuated 10,000 times (when the counter returns to 000 from 999).
Note:
It would be wise to have your camera overhauled sooner if you take
a lot of pictures near the ocean or under other adverse conditions.
2. Ghecking the camera before shooting
Before loading film in the camera, make it a habit to perform the
followingchecks.
(1) Film advance unit
Open the camera back and, while watching the take-up spool, wind
the film advance lever to make sure the film advance unit is working
smoothly.
(2) Camera back interior
Open the camera back and turn the four rollers (two on the camera
back and two on the camera body) to make sure they are working
properly.Also, check the film pressure springs in the film take-up
and supply chambers to make sure they are attached properly and
c a n e x e r t s u f f i c i e n tp r e s s u r e o n t h e f i l m .
(3) Rangefinder
While watching the double-image focusing spot in the viewfinder,
focus the lens at infinity and at nearest focusing distance to make
sure the focusing ring is operating properly. lf you can open the
camera back and check the focusing image on the film plane with a
s h e e t o f g r o u n d g l a s s a n d t h e m i l k y - w h i t eT A C f i l m t h a t c o m e s w i t h
your camera, all the better. The ground glass and TAC film should
be placed on the inner focal-plane rails, not on the outer and
e l e v a t e df i l m g u i d e r a i l s .
(4) Shutter
Check the various shutter speeds through the camera back. You
can more or less tell whether the shutter is operating at the right
speed or not by the amount of light it passes through and by the
sound it makes.
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(5) Aperture
Open the camera back and turn the aperture ring to make sure the
aperture blades open and close smoothly.
(6) Flash synchronization
Clip on the flash, open the camera back, open up the aperture fully,
set the shutter speed selector to the speed you want, then press in
the shutter release.lf light comes in through the lens, flash and
s h u t t e r s p e e d a r e c o r r e c t l ys y n c h r o n i z e d .
(lmportant)
Camera trouble can cost you dearly both materially and otherwise.
Always check your camera before use and have it overhauled
periodically so that you can be sure of yourself at all times.
3. Cleaning the lens
As mentioned earlier, scratches on the lens surface can reduce its
sharpness far more than you would think. lf the contrast of your
p i c t u r e s e e m s s o m e h o w i n s u f f i c i e na
t nd it doesn't look crisp enough,
the cause is usually scratches on the lens surface.
(How to clean)
(1)First, blow off dust from the lens surface completely with an air
blower.
(2) Next, moisten a sheet of lens cleaning paper with plenty of Fuji
l e n s c l e a n i n gf l u i d a n d w i p e t h e l e n s g e n t l y w i t h i t i n a c i r c u l a r
motion. Always start from the center then gradually move out to
the edges.
(3) Finally, after all contaminants have been removed, wipe off the
remaining lens cleaning fluid with a dry sheet of lens cleaning
paper. Again, start from the center in a circular motion then move
out to the edges.
Caution:
Breathing a mist on the lens surface then wiping it off with silicon
c l o t h o r o t h e r s i m i l a r m a t e r i a li s t h e w o r s t t h i n g y o u c a n d o . N e v e r
do it because this is one of the main causes of scratches on camera
lenses.
4. Precautions
o Always load and unload film in subdued light.
o In hot weather, do not leave your camera in a closed car or in
moist places except temporarily for a very short time.
o Always clean your camera before and after taking pictures. Clean
the interior with an air blower, and wipe off the exterior with
silicon cloth.
o Put your camera away where it is cool dry, and free of dust. And
don't forget to put the lens cap on.
o lf there is soil or dust in the film chamber, the film may be
s c r a t c h e d . B e s u r e t o c l e a n t h e c a m e r a i n t e r i o rf r o m t i m e t o t i m e .
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