Dakota RZ-2000 User manual
Instruction Booklet
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d'emploi
Libretto d'istruzioni
Instrucciones DAKOTA
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Congratulationsonyour
selectingof DAKOTARZ-2000.
This
is
acompactandlightweight
SLRcamera
with
fullopenapertureTTL
exposure
metering.Enjoying
goodphotography
becomesfar
easier
with
thiscamera.lt
just
requires
releasingtheshutteron
your
focused
subjectatthesettingwhich
the
LED
displays
green.
Withcarefullyreadingthis
booklet,
you
canenjoy
easy-to-takehighest
qualityphotography
forthe
years
ahead.
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DESCRIPTION
OF BEZEICHNUNG
DER NOMENCLATURE
DES
PARTS TEILE ORGANES
1. VerschluBzeitenscheibe 1. Bague
devitesses
d'obturation
1. Shutter
Speed
Dial 2. Ausloser 2. D6clencheur
2. Shutter
ReleaseButton 3. Filmtransporthebel 3. Levierd'armement
depellicule
3. Film
AdvanceLever 4. Bildzdhlwerk 4. Compteur
devues
4. FrameCounter 5. Trageose 5. Anneaude courroie
5. Strap
Hook 6. Handgriff 6. Poign6e
6. Hand
Grip 7. selbstausloserhebel 7. Retardateur
7. Self-timer
Lever 8. Objektiventriegelung 8. Bouton
de
deverrouillage
d'objectif
8. Lens
ReleaseButton 9. Zubeh6rschuh 9. Griffe
porte-accessoire
9. HotShoe '10.
Filmrrickspulkurbel l0.Manivellederebobinagedepellicule
10. Film
Rewind
Crank 11 Filmruckspulknopf/ 11.Boutonderebobinagede
11. Film
Rewind
Knob/Film Ruckwandentriegelung pellicule/ouverture
ducompartiment
de
Compartment
Opening 12. Einstellring
ftlr pellicule
Knob Filmgeschwindigkeit 12.Bagueder6glagedesensibilit6
dufilm
12. FilmspeedSetting
Ring 13. Skala
fur l3.Echelledesensibilit6
dufilm
13. FilmSpeedScale Filmgeschwindigkeit 14.
Baguedesouvertures
dediaphragme
14. Aperture
Ring 14. Blendenring 15.
Echelledemesuredela
profondeur
de
15. Depth-of-field
Scale 15. Schdrfentiefenskala chambre
16. DistanceScale 16. Entfernungsskala 16.Echelledes
distances
17. Focusing
Ring 17. Scharfeinstellring 17.Baguedemiseaupoint
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18. ViewfinderEyepiece
19. Rewind
Shaft
20. Film
Chamber
21. Battery
Compartment
Cover
22. Tripod
Socket
23. Film
Guide
Bars
24. Sprocket
25. Back
Cover
26. FilmPressure
Plate
27. FilmRewind
Button
28. Film
Take-up
Spool
29. Film
transportationindicator
window
18. Sucherokular
19. RUckspulwell
20. Filmkammer
21. Batteriefachdeckel
22. Stativgewinde
23. Filmfuhrungen
24. Filmtransportrolle
25. Ruckwand
26. Filmandruckolatte
27. Filmruckspulknopf
28. Filmaufwichkelspule
29. Filmtransoort-
Anzeigefenster
18.
Oculaire
du
viseur
19.Axe
derebobinage
20.
Compartiment
depellicule
21.
Couvercle
debompartiment
piles
22.Filelage
pourpied
23.Rails
de
guidage
de
pellicule
24.Roue
denteede
transportde
pellicule
25.
Couvercle
decompartimentde
oellicule
26.
Presse-pellicule
27.Bouton
dedeblocage
pour
rebobinage
28.
Bobinereceotrice
29.Fendtre
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InsertingBatteries
1
. Turn
thebattery
compartment
cover
(21)
counterclockwise
usinga coinorsomething
similar.
2. TwoLR44typealkaline
batteries
ortwoSR44
type
silver
batteries
areused
with
thiscamera.
3. Place
thebatteries
sothatboth
positive
(+)
sides
areatthebottom
ofthecompartment.
4. Turn
thebattery
compartment
coverclockwise
until
it
closes
firmly.
BatteryGheck
1. Move
thefilm
advance
lever
(3)
totheready
position.
2. Partly
press
the
shutter
release
button
(2).
Now
the
exposure
meteringsystem
is
switchedon. Next,
look
through
the
viewfinder.
When
one
ofthree
LED
lamps
(+, O or
-) lights,
thenbattery
condition
issatisfactory.
lfnolamplights,thebatteries
need
replacing
or
have
been
loaded
incorrectly.
3. Renewbothbatteries
as necessary.
4. When
not
usingofthecamera,always
returnthe
film
advance
lever
totheoriginal
position
to
prevent
accidentally
releasing
theshutter. 5
Loading
film
1. Toopen
the
film
chamberback
cover
(25),
fold
out
the
filmrewind
knob
(1
1),
then
pull
it
out.
Whenthe
back
coveropens,
the
frame
counter
(4)
automatically
resets
to"S".
2. Insertthe
film
cassette
into
the
film
chamber
so
thattheprojecting
endofthefilmcassette
is
downward.
Do
this
in
a place
away
fromdirect
sunlight.
3. Fold
outand
lift
upthe
film
rewindcrank
(10).
Then
rotate
thecrank
carefully
while
push
init
down
lightly
untilthe
filmlocks
onthe
film
rewind
shaft
(1
e).
4. Return
the
filmrewind
knob
toitsoriginal
position.
5. Insert
the
filmleader
into
the
groove
ofthetake-up
spool
(28)
and
place
it
sothat
the
film
perforations
engage
with
thespoolteeth.
6. Checkthatthe
film
perforations
engage
properly
with
theteethofsprockel
(24)
and
the
film
slides
smoothlyalong
the
film
guide
bars
(23)
by
operating
lightly
the
film
advance
lever
(3)
to
advancethe
film.
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7. Turnthe
film
rewindcrank
gently
in
the
direction
of
thearrow
toproperly
tension
theloaded
film.
Stop
turning
thecrank
when
it
becomes
stiff,and
return
the
crank
toits
original
position.
Close
theback
cover
and
push
ituntil
a click
is
heard.
Advancethe
film
a couple
offrames,
pressing
the
shutter
release
button
each
time,until
the
frame
counter
indicates
"1"
.
(ln
thiscase,
the
film
advance
lever
should
beat
theready
position,
because
theshutter
release
is
interlocked
when
thelever
isin
thestored
position).
Thefilm
rewind
knobrotateseach
time
the
filmis
advanced
meaningthat
the
filmisadvancing
properly.
8.
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FilmspeedSetting
1. Filmspeed
isindicated
ontheoutside
ofthe
film
package
orin
the
filminstructions.
2. To
setthe
filmspeed:while
raising
the
filmspeed
setting
ring
turn
ituntilthearrow
indictor
onthe
innerring
points
thecorresponding
filmspeed
(ISO/ASA)
valuewhich
is
seen
throughthe
filmspeed
scale's
window.
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on the Filmspeedscale
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Exposure
Setting
(shutter
speed
priority)
1. Place
the
film
advance
lever
(3)
in
theready
position
andturntheshutter
speeddialsothat
the
indicatorwhiteline
aligns
with
thedesiredshutter
speed
value.Thenif
the
dial
is
setatthe
intermediate
positions
oftheindex,
shutterspeed
will
beincorrect.Be
surethatthe
dialclicksatthe
position
where
the
whiteline
aligns
with
the
desired
value.
With
setting
at"B"
(bulb)
position,
exposure
monitoringisimpossible.
With
brighter
subjects,
fast
moving
subjectsorwith
the
highervaluefilm
speedof
the
film
used,
itis
recommended
touse
higher
shutter
speeds.
In
photography
using,telephotolenses,
usethe
highest
shutterspeed
possible
toavoidcamera
movement
affecting
yourpictures.
Generally
higher
thanthe
same
value
oftheshutter
speedasthatof
the
focallength
ofthelensisrecommended,
i.e.
1/250s
shutter
speed
isrecommended
for
a
telephoto
lens
with135mmfocallength,
and
1/500sfor
300mm
focallength.
2.
3.
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with
ISO100/21"
film
andstandard
50mm
focallength
lens
under
typicalsituation
is
as
follows:
5. To monitor
exposure,
partlypress
theshutter
release
button
(2)
and turntheaperture
ring
(14)
untilthe
green
O marklights
in
the
viewfinder.
Whenthe
red# mark
lights,itmeans
that
the
exposure
istoo
great
.So
turnthe
aperture
ringin
thedirection
of
greater
f/value.lfthe
red
- mark
lights,itmeanstheexposure
is
below
than
necessary,soturnthe
aperture
ring
(14)
toa
smaller
f/value.
lfthe
green
LED
and
red# (or
-) marklight
simultaneously,
itmeans
that
theexposure
settings
areslightlyover
(or
under)but
you
can
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Exposure
setting
(Aperture
priority)
1. Place
the
film
advancelever
(3)
in
the
ready
position
andturntheaperture
ring
(14)
untilthe
indexonthe
lens
barrel
indicates
thedesired
f/value.
2. Thesuitableaperlure
value
changesaccordingto
thebrightnessofthesubject,the
depth-of-field
desiredor
filmspeed
ofthe
filminuse,andtypical
settingsoftheaperture
withISO
100/21"
(ASA100/DlN21)
film
areas
follows:
3. Tomonitor
theexposure,
partlypress
the
shutter
releasebutton
(2)
andturntheshutterspeed
dial
untilthe
green
C marklightsinthe
viewfinder.lf
the
red# marklights,
turntheshutter
speeddial
to
the
higher
shutterspeedsettingand
if
the
red
-
marklights,
thenturnthe
shutterspeeddialtothe
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lower
setting.
Whenthe
green
O mark
lights
at
intermediate
positions
betweenclick,
once
set
thedialat
eitheraclickeither
sideand
make
finecontrolbyoperating
theaperture
ring
afterwards.
HoldingGamera
1. Hold
the
camera
in
thepalm
ofthelefthandso
asto
turnthe
lensfocusing
ring
(17)
easily
with
fingers.
2. Hold
the
camera
body
lightly
by
holding
grip
(6)
and
place
your
rightfore
finger
lightly
onthe
shutter
releasebutton.
3. Press
your
left
Blbow
lightly
against
your
body
and
look
through
the
viewfindereyepiece
(18)
to
steady
thecamera
against
your
face.
Then
relax
your
right
arm
holdingthe
grip.
4. With
telephoto
lensesorlower
shutter
speeds,
it
isrecommendedto usea tripodand/or
remote
shutter
release
control
cable.
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Focusing
1. Focusing
is
doneby
observing
through
the
circled
area
in
the
center
oftheviewfinder
screen.Within
thecircleis
the
split
image
spot
prism
and
around
thecircle
thereis
the
microprism
collar.
2. In
focusing
through
thesplit
image
spot,when
_ the
image
divided
horizontally
isbroughtinto
t alignment
by
focusing,
focus
in
correct.When
theupper-andlower-half
images
donot
align,it
is
out-of-focus.
3. Tofocus
throughthemicroprism
collar
outside
centerspot,
a broken
shimmering
image
is
seen
whenitis
out-of-focus
and
correct
focus
is
at
the
setting
in
which
theimage
becomes
clear
and
sharp.
4. Focusing
through
the
entirematte
surface
ofthe
viewfinder
is
also
possible.
In
this
case,
atthe
setting
where
thesharpestimage
isobtained,
precise
focusing
is
secured.
5. Choose
themost
effectivefocusing
method
from
theabove
according
tothe
shooting
situation,
such
asthelens
used,
the
subject,
etc.
6. For
viewfinder
adjustment,
optionally
available
accessories,
such
asa rubber
eyecup
piece,
diopterlenses,
optional
angle
finders
or
magnifiers
can
beused.
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focus
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infocus 1
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Rewinding
thefilm
1. Whenthe
film
advance
lever
noIongeroperates
smoothly,
check
the
frame
counter
(4)
display.
lf
the
framecounter
shows
thatthe
all
framesof
theloaded
filmhavebeen
exposed,
replacethe
film.
2. Pressthe
film
rewindbutton
(27)
onthe
camera
base.
3. Fold
out
the
film
rewindcrank
(10)
and
turn
itin
the
direction
of
thearrow.
4. Once
thepressure
eases,
the
filmiscompletely
wound
intothecassette.
5. Lift
up
the
filmrewind
knob
(1
1)
and
pull
it
outto
open
the
back
cover
(25).
Now
the
filmcassette
canbetaken
out.
6. Do
this
in
a place
away
from
direct
sunlight.
..8" (bulb)
Setting
1. With
the
shutter
speed
dial
(1)
setat"B"
position,
the
shutter
willremainopen
for
aslong
astheshutter
releasebutton
(2)ispressed.
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3.
This
setting
isuseful
when
anexposure
longer
than
one
second
isrequired,
such
asin
landscape
photography
atnight.
Or itcanbe
used
forthespecial
effect
photography
by
employing
the
flashtestbutton
together
with
insufficient
lightconditions.
Besure
to use
a tripod
and/or
remoteshutter
release
control
when
using
this
shutter
speed
setting.
Self-Timer
1. Windthe
film
advance
lever
(3)
and
fully
turn
the
self-timer
lever
(7)
counterclockwise.
Now
the
self-timer
isreadyto set.
2.Presstheshutter
releasebutton
(2)
andthe
self-
timer
operates
toreleasetheshutter
in
approximately
10
seconds
later.
3. Once
the
self-timer
becomes
readyitis
impossibleto return
itmanually.
Sooperate
it
only
when
you
really
need
it.
4. Theself-timer
is
veryuseful
when
you
wish
to
include
yourself
in
a picture,
or,
you
canuse
itin
order
toprevent
camera
movement
in
shutter
releasing
insteadofusing
theremote
shutter
release
control.
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Flash
Photography
1. You
only
have
todirectlysetthe
flash
unit
in
the
hot-shoe
(9)
with
the
flash
unit
having
no
cable
anddirect
synchronization
features.
2. Settheshutter
speeddial
(1)
at 1
1125secondor
lower.
3. Set
thecorrespondingaperture
valuewith
the
Guide
Number
(G.N.)
of
your
flash
unitby
operating
theaperture
ring
(14).
For
detailsonhow
todeterminethecorrect
aperture
value
touse,
follow
theinstructions
given
in
the
manual
of
your
flash
unit.
Depth-of-field
1. When
you
are
focusing
ona given
subject,
objects
in
the
foreground
andbackground
will
appear
acceptablysharp
in
thepicture.
Therangeinwhich
allobjectsappear
acceptablysharp
in
thepicture
is
called
"depth-
of-f
ield."
2. Toobtain
thedepth-of-fieldscaleatdifferent
aperture
settings,thedepth-of-field
scale
(15)
is
used.
The
depth-of-fieldscale
ispositioned
betweenthe
focusingring
(17)
andaperture
ring
(14),
and
thedistance
withintherange
between
pairs
of
thesame
f/stops
on
thedepth-of-field
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3.
scaleastheused
f/value
is
thedepth-of-field.
Toobtain
theactual
distancevalues
ofthe
depth-of-field,
read
thevalues
within
therange
offthe
focusing
scale.
Forinstance,
when
thelens
isfocused
ona
subject
ata distance
of3mwith
theaperture
set
atf/8,
thedepth-of-field
canbeobtained
by
using
the
depth-of-field
scale
asfollows:
the
values
onthe
distance
scale
correspondingwith
the
f/values
shown
onthe
depth-of-field
scale
areapproximately2.4m
and4.5mrespectively.
This
means
thatall
objectswithin
therange
between2.4m
and
4.5m
distance
canbe
reproduced
acceptably
sharpin
thepicture
with
theaperture
setattl8.
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