Lomography Colorsplash User manual

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> Lomography Colorsplash
>2Instruction for Use
>10 Gebrauchsanweisung
>18 Mode d'emploi
>26 Manual de instrucciones
>34 Istruzioni per l'uso
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> 1 Film Selection & Loading
Both negative and slide 35mm film will work wonderfully with
your Colorsplash and produce great results. Experiment with
different ASA speeds (100, 200, 400, 800) to vary your exposure
effects.
Loading your Colorsplash is easy! Push down the Back Cover
Switch (1) to open the Back Cover (13). Insert your film into
the left side, making sure that the bottom of your film canister
is correctly matched with the post below the Rewind Crank (5).
Pull out the film leader and hook the end onto the small spikes
of the Take-Up Spool (14), then turn the Advance Wheel (10) ,
making sure that the film perforations are engaged with the
Sprocket Teeth (15).
Now, close the back cover. Turn the Advance Wheel (10) until
it stops and press the Shutter Release (8). Repeat this a few
times until the Exposure Counter (16) is up to "1." You're
ready to go! See Picture A at the front of this manual for
illustration.
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> 2 Battery Installation
Your Colorsplash requires one "AA" battery. Alkaline batteries
are the best for long life and dependability. Open Battery
Door (11) by pulling its small button back with a fingernail.
Your battery is inserted with the "+" side in contact with the
Battery Door (11). See Picture B for illustration.
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> 3 Shutter Controls
Two shutter controls are available. They are selected with
the Shutter Control Switch (7), and indicated with the small
Sun and Moon icons. When the Control Switch (7) is set to
the Sun Icon, the camera will fire at a preset 1/125 shutter
speed. With the Control Switch (7) set to the Moon Icon,
the shutter will stay open as long as you keep the Shutter
Release Button (8) depressed. These modes are discussed
further in section 5. See Picture C for illustration. The third
position of the Shutter Control Switch (7) is "off," thereby
locking the Shutter Release (8). When transporting your camera,
always use the "off" setting to prevent accidental exposures.
See Picture C for illustration.
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> 5 Shooting & Technique
Your Colorsplash has four major shooting modes, as listed
below. As with all lomographic cameras, the key to success
is creativity and experimentation.
Take your camera everywhere you go, be spontaneous and
open to every opportunity, and click away at everything that
inspires you. Take aim with the Lens (12) and look through
the Viewfinder (6) to compose your shot.
Instant Exposure With Flash
This fires the shutter quickly, synchronized with the flash.
The Control Switch (7) is set to the Sun Icon and the Flash
Charge (4) is depressed to activate the flash light. The shutter
fires at a standard 1/125 speed. In low light or night-time,
this will fully wash your subject in light, either colored or white.
This is also effective in the daytime with a flash color selected
- thereby washing your subject in colored light against a
natural daytime background.
Long Exposure With Flash
Set the Control Switch (7) to the Moon Icon Activate the
Flash and aim the camera at your subject. Depress the
Shutter Release (8) for a time - anywhere from half a second
to more than a minute, and the shutter will stay open as long
as you hold down the button. When you release the shutter
button, the flash will fire a split second before it closes. This
produces a dual effect on one print - natural color, distorted
backgrounds with bright, flashed foregrounds. You can
control the background distortion through your exposure
time - holding down the button for more time usually yields
more distortion & vice versa.
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> 4 Flash Charging & Color Selection
The Flash (2) is not automatic, and will only fire when
charged. Do this by depressing the Flash Charge Button (4)
and holding it down until the Flash Ready Light (17) begins
to glow green. There will be a tell-tale high pitched flash
sound while it charges. When the Ready Light (17) is green,
the flash will fire when you take a picture.
After you shoot a picture, the flash will automatically recharge.
This should take between 8 and 12 seconds. The flash will
automatically fire for each following shot, until you depress
the Flash Charge Button (4) again, thereby shutting it off.
Be sure to shut the Flash off each time when you are done
using it, or the batteries will quickly die. If you notice that it
takes much longer than 10 seconds to charge the flash - time
for a new battery.
An integrated Color Wheel (3) is built into the flash. Rotate
the wheel back and forth to select a certain color filter for the
flash light. Two of the internal filters within the Color Wheel
(3) can be exchanged with the extra filters included in your
package. To do this, use a thin screwdriver or other flat object
to (gently) pry off the Filter Door (18). You'll see that there is
a little "lip" on the Door - place your screwdriver into that.
There are two slots into which you can change the filters.
Hold the filters by their thin tabs, and change them as you
see fit. To replace the Filter Door (18), match up the arrows on
the door with the corresponding points on the Color Wheel (3)
and snap it back into place. See Picture D for illustration.
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> 6 Rewinding & Unloading the Film
Your film is finished when you can no longer advance it any
further. You can confirm this by looking at the Exposure
Counter (16), which should display the full number of
exposures for the film that you loaded, give or take a few
extra frames. Using a finger, hold in the Rewind Button (9).
With your other hand, flip out the handle of Rewind Crank (5),
and turn clockwise until you feel the tension drop completely
off. Your film is now fully rewound. Open the Back Cover (13)
and pull out the film cartridge.
Your Colorsplash photos can be processed at any lab that
handles normal 35mm flim - it requires no special care or
processing.
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> 7 Caring for your Colorsplash
A little love, care, and attention will ensure that your
Colorsplash will continue to light up your world for many nights
to come.
> Do not expose the camera to extended strong sunlight,
high temperatures, high humidity, or chemical gases.
Avoid contact with any organic solvents.
> If the lens becomes dusty or dirty, gently clean it with an
air-blower or lint-free soft cloth. Do not use any cleaning
solutions or solvents!
> When the camera is not in use for a period of time, remove
the battery and store in a dry place
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Long Exposure Without Flash
Set the Control Switch (7) to the Moon Icon. Do not turn
on the flash. As long as you depress the Shutter Release (8),
the shutter will stay open, exposing the film inside. This is
great for night-time landscape shots, where the shutter can
remain open for 30 seconds or more and take in the natural
ambient light of a night-time scene.
If you want your image to be as clear and sharp, then keep
the camera as steady as possible or balance it on a fixed
item. Conversely, moving the camera around will streak and
distort your image. As the Colorsplash has no light-meter,
you'll have to experiment with what exposure times are good
for your situation. Generally, with ASA 100 to 400, a decently
lit night-time street scene should only need a few seconds to
expose properly, while a far away landscape shot may require
up to 20 or 30 seconds.
Instant Exposure Without Flash
The mode for regular daytime shooting. Set the Control
Switch (7) to the Sun Icon. Do not turn on the flash.
Shoot normally, and you will get a standard outdoor snapshot.
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> 9 Contact & Warranty
Your Colorsplash also includes a 12 month limited warranty
from the date of purchase (this warranty period may differ
depending on your local regulations). This guarantees against
all manufacturer defects. Damage caused by misuse, incorrect
handling, or abuse of the product is not covered. To claim your
warranty, contact the relevant Lomographic office for your
region as listed. Items under warranty will be repaired or replaced
at the discretion of the Lomographic Society International.
Europe:
Lomographic Society International
Hollergasse 41, A-1150
Vienna, Austria
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
North America:
Lomographic Corp. USA
100 Water Street, Suite 1008
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
Asia:
Lomographic Society Japan
3-13-23 Minato-ku, Aoyama
Tokyo, Japan.
Phone [phone]
[e-mail]
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> 8 Notes
Warning: Choking Hazard!
This camera contains small parts. Not suitable for children
under 3 years of age. Children under 8 years of age should
use the item only with adult supervision.
The Lomographic Society International proudly stands
behind the quality of our products. If you experience any
difficulties with your Colorsplash, please feel free to
contact us at [e-mail]
for prompt assistance. You can also log onto
www.lomography.com/colorsplash for a full English
troubleshooting guide.
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