Mint InstantKon SF70 User manual

Instruction manual

Introduction
ŎForeword
ŎDesignation of parts
ŎQuick-start guide
Basic skills
ŎInserting batteries
ŎOpening the front cover
ŎClosing the front cover
ŎLoading film
ŎFocusing
ŎComposing
ŎAmbient light indicator
ŎFlash photography
ŎShutter release and film eject
Manual controls
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CONTENTS
ŎAperture control
ŎExposure control
ŎTips: How to set your light meter
ŎB mode
ŎR
ŎDouble exposure
ŎTips: When to use an ND filter
Extra adapters
ŎConnecting external flash
ŎAttaching neck strap
ŎConnecting cable release
ŎAttaching tripod mount
Product information
ŎSpecifications
ŎPrecautions
ŎContact us

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the InstantKon SF70. We are very proud
of this unique one-of-a-kind analogue camera, and hope you will get a great deal of
pleasure from making use of its many features to create amazing images.
We understand you are very excited to get started. To make the most of the creative
potential available to you with this high performance camera, we recommend that you
take a few moments to read these instructions.
Foreword
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DESIGNATION OF PARTS
Film release lever
Cable release socket
Shutter button
Shutter speed selector dial
Front cover
Lens lock button
Front cover lock
Flash button
Built-in flash
Ambient light meter
Viewfinder window
Rangefinder window
2.5mm audio jack
Aperture ring
Focusing ring
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DESIGNATION OF PARTS
Viewfinder window
Exposure indicator light
Rangefinder window
Film and battery indicator
Neck strap eyelets
Battery compartment
Film door lock
Tripod mount socket
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QUICK-START GUIDE
1. Open front cover
3. Press shutter release
2. Turn focusing ring
4. Pull film release lever
Quick-start guide
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INSERTING BATTERIES
1. Open battery chamber cover
2. Insert batteries as indicated
3. Close battery chamber cover
4. Check battery power in battery indicator
Note:
ŎThis camera uses two AA size Alkaline batteries
Inserting batteries
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OPENING THE FRONT COVER
1. Open the front cover by pressing the front cover lock
and pulling as indicated by the arrow
2. Once the front cover is open, straighten the cover
braces to open it fully
Note:
ŎOpening the front cover powers on the
camera
Opening the front cover
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5. 按下快門鍵

CLOSING THE FRONT COVER
1. Set the focusing ring to Infinity position
(Front cover cannot close if the focusing ring is not set to
Infinity. Forcing it to close might cause damage.)
2. Press the lever next to the camera and close the front cover
as indicated by the arrow
3. The lens will retract as the front cover closes
Note:
ŎThe front cover can close normally with a
filter attached to the lens
Closing the front cover
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LOADING FILM
1. Open the back cover
2. Insert film pack (yellow line on top right)
3. Close the back cover. The LCD screen displays “C”
which means cover before ejecting the dark slide
4. Pull the film release lever to eject the dark slide
5. Check the film count in the film indicator
Note:
Film: W72mm x H86mm
Image: W62mm x H62mm
Loading lm
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FOCUSING
1. Focus using the round rangefinder window
2. Ensure that your subject is centered in the bright frame
3. Adjust the focusing ring until the double images converge into one
Note:
ŎFocusing range is 0.75m to Infinity
Out of focus In focus
Rangefinder
Window
Rangefinder Window (round)
Focusing
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COMPOSING
1. Compose your picture using the Viewfinder
2. Frame your picture within the bright lines
3. The bright frame lines give you a 80% preview of the final image
Note:
ŎTwo different frame lines allow you to preview images at different focusing distances
ŎThe larger frame lines (orange) preview the image at Infinity
ŎThe smaller frame lines preview the image at the minimum focusing distance
Viewfinder
Window
Viewfinder Window (rectangular)
Composing
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AMBIENT LIGHT INDICATOR
When you half-press the shutter release, the
Ambient Light Indicator will light up to show
whether your exposure is correct
Green light means exposure is correct
Red light means over- or under-exposure
If you see “2”, “4” or “8” displayed in the Indicator, you can
reduce the exposure by:
“2” : Using ND2 filter, or a 1-stop faster shutter speed, e.g., 1/8 → 1/15
“4” : Using ND4 filter, or a 2-stop faster shutter speed, e.g., 1/8 → 1/30
“8” : Using ND8 filter, or a 3-stop faster shutter speed, e.g., 1/8 → 1/60
Ambient light indicator
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Flash is located on the top plate, next to the button
2. Flash pops out when you glide the Flash Button to the right
3. Brightness is automatically adjusted depending on the
focus distance
4. To retract the Flash, depress it with your thumb
Note:
ŎWhen using the Flash, ensure that your subject is within
the flash range of 3 meters
ŎThe 2.5mm audio jack allows you to add an external
flash for better illumination
Flash photography
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SHUTTER RELEASE AND FILM EJECT
1. Press the shutter and release when you hear the shutter click
2. Pull the Film Release Lever and the exposed film ejects
Note:
ŎSelf-timer function: Double-click to initiate the 5 second timer
ŎMultiple exposure: If you wish to expose more than one image on the same film, press the shutter as many
times as you like before pulling the Film Release Lever
ŎDark slide: Remember to eject the dark slide each time you insert a new film pack. The LCD screen displays
“C” which means cover before ejecting the dark slide
Shutter release and lm eject
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APERTURE CONTROL
1. Turn the Aperture Ring to select your desired F-Stop
2. There are 6 F-Stops to choose from, with the largest
being f/5.6, to help you achieve optimal depth-of-field
Note:
ŎF-Stops: f/5.6, f/6.7, f/8, f/11, f/16, f/22
The largest aperture is f/5.6, which is
equivalent to about f/2.0 in the 135 mm
format
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EXPOSURE CONTROL
SF70 Shutter Speed: AUTO, A+1, A-1, B, R , 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, OFF
1. Turn the Shutter Speed Dial to select your desired shutter speed
2. The shutter speed options offer greater creative control over the final image
InstantKon SF70 Shutter Speed Dial
Exposure control
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TIPS: HOW TO SET YOUR LIGHT METER
1. Download the light meter app of your choice
2. ISO: Set at ISO800
3. Aperture: Set your desired aperture
4. Time: Once you have set your ISO and aperture, the app should give you the appropriate shutter
speed for correct exposure. Set your shutter speed based on the reading.
Tips: How to set your light meter
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Time Aperture ISO

B MODE
1. Set shutter speed dial to “B” mode
2. Press and hold down shutter. Film is exposed until you
release the shutter
3. Shutter opens for a maximum of 10 mins
Note:
Ŏ“B” mode can be used in low light situations or to create
light painting or light trails
B mode
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B mode
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R (REAR SYNC FLASH)
1. Set shutter speed dial to “R ”
2. Glide Flash Button to the right to pop up the Flash
3. Press the shutter release. The Flash fires as the shutter is
about to close.
Note:
ŎRear Sync Flash: Flash fires as the shutter is about to
close
ŎParticularly useful for night-time portraits with a clear
subject and well-illuminated background such as light
trails
*shutter speed varies according to ambient lighting
The difference between
regular flash and rear sync flash mode
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Shutter
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Normal flash Rear flash