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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
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This manual will show you how to use and care for your FUJI GW690m Professional, English (Pages 6 14)
FUJI GSW690lllProfessional,or FUJI GW670IIIProfessionalcorrectly. Please follow the
See illustrations while you read
instructions carefully.
(The instructions are the same for the three cameras because the only differences this manual.
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 Deutsch (Seite 15 251
GW690lll Professional, FUJI GSW690m Professional bzw. FUJI GW670m Professional O r i e n t i e r e nS i e s i c h b e i m D u r c h -
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 lesen dieser Anleitung bitte an
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 . ) den Abbildungen.

MODE D'EMPLOI
Ce manuel contient les instructions sur I'entretien des appareils FUJI GW690il Frangais (Pages 26 35) I
Professional, FUJI GSW690Iil Professional ou FUJI GW670m Professional.Veuillez le Se reporter aux illustrations en
lire attentivement.
(Les instructions sont les mdmes pour les trois appareils car les seules differences lisantle mode d'emploi.
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 . )

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Este manual le explica c6mo manejar y conservar correctamente su FUJI GW690ll Espafrol (P6gina 36 46)
Professional,FUJI GSW690il Professionalo FUJI GW670il Professional.Sirvase seguir Consulte las ilustraciones mien-
atentamente las explicaciones.
(Las instrucciones son identicas para las tres c6maras porque las 0nicas diferencias tras lee este manual.
entre ellas son la distancia focal del objetivo y el tamafro del negativo.)

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CONTENTS NAMES OF PARTS

NAMES OF PARTS. e fitm Advance Lever

s P E C fF fC A T | O N S . . . . . . . . . . . ................7 @ Top Shutter Release
HOW TO USE............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8@ Exposure Counter
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R E A D Y T N GT H E C A M E R A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................8 @ Front Shutter Release

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1. Attaching the shoulderstrap....
f 2 . U s i n g t h e c a m e r ac a s e . . . . . . . . . . . ..............8 @
@ Front Shutter Release Lock
Lens Hood ii
3 , P u t t i n go n t h e l e n s c a p . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8@ Film Selector
4 . A t t a c h i n gt h e v i e w f i n d e re y e p i e c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8@ Accessory Shoe (Hotshoe)
L O A D T N GT H E F I L M .....................8 @ Level
1 . O p e n i n g t h e c a m e r ab a c k . . . . . . . . . . . .........8 @ Viewfinder Window
2. 12O/22O film se|ector.................. ...........8 @ Strap Lug
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........9 @ Sync Socket Cover
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 .............9 G Film Loading Knob
5 . W i n d i n g t h e f i l m a n d p o s i t i o n i n gi t f o r t h e f i r s t s h o t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 @ tripod Socket
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 @ ViewtinOerEyepiece
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 . . . . . . . . ...............10 @ Film ReminderSlot
2 . B u i l t - i nl e n s h o o o .............10 @ Strap Lug
3. Setting the shutter speed selector and aperture ring ...........10 @ Camera Back Lock
4 . F o c u s i n gt h e | e n s . . . . . . .......10 @ Take-up Spool Knob
5 . C o m p o s i n gy o u r p i c t u r e ......................10 @ Shutter Actuation Counter
6. Winding the film and cocking the shutter ............f2 @ Pressure Plate
7 . U n l o a d i n gt h e f i l m ............12 @ Focal Plane Rail
8 . T a k i n gf l a s h p i c t u r e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............12 @ fitm Start Mark
CAMERA CARE AND MAINTENANCE .........13 @ fitm Winding Length DetectingRoller
1 . U s i n g t h e s h u t t e r a c t u a t i o nc o u n t e r .....................13 @ take-up Spool
2. Checkingthe camera before shooting .................13 @ S p o o l K n o b R e l e a s eB u t t o n s
3 . C l e a n i n gt h e l e n s .............14
4. Precautions ........................14

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SPECIFICATIONS

Picture Size

Film
82.6 mm [56 x 68.5 mm]
GW690r[[Gw670rrrl
6 x 9 cm [6 x 7 cm] format; actual picture size 56 x

120 half-length, 120, and 220 roll film.

Same as Gw690lll.

Same as Gw690lll.
GSW690l[

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Film Advance Lever on camera top, 2-stroke advance (first stroke Same as Gw690lll.
138o,second stroke depends on film roll diameter);

ExposureCounter
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 .
Automatic reset, additive. Same as Gw690lll.
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Shutter No. 0 interlensshutter;T, 1-11500sec.; X sync; Same as GW690l[.
shutterreleaselock. Providedwith hotshoeand sync
contact.
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 , EBC Fujinon SW 65 mm, F5.6, 4 components, 6
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 ; 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
F32 minimum aperture; screw-in filter (70 mm outer distance; F32 minimum aperture; screw-in filter (70
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 retracta-
ble lens hood.
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. I
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Rangefinder & Viewflnder Double-image, coupled range-viewfinder;0.75X mag- Double-image, coupled range-vieMinder; 0.75X mag-
n 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 n 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 (44.3 mm effective base line mm base line length (26.6 mm effective base line
length). 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.
ln HOW TO USE
z LOADING THE FILM
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tr READYING THE CAMERA 1. Opening the camera back
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- To open the camera back, erect the camera back lock and press it
1. Attaching the shoulder strap down toward the camera bottom. (Fig. 5)
o Buckle (Fig. 1-A) To close it, keep the lock erect, press the camera back againstthe
o Hoop (Fig. 1-B) body, then snap the lock down.
Pass the strap ends through the camera's strap lugs and adjust the o The Gamera back won't close unless the camera back lock is
strap length with the buckles. (Fig. 1) erect.
o To pass the strap end through the hoop, push the hoop back a 2. 12Ol22Ofilm selector
bit so that you can do it easier. o Film Selector Lock (Fig. 6-A)
O To carry the camera horizontally,use the strap lugs on both sides 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
of the camera; to carry it vertically, use the two strap lugs on the the film you are using as follows: (Fig. 6)
right hand side.
2. Using the camera case : , : 6xTcmFormat 6x9cmFormat
Use the soft case to protect the camera (Fig. 2)
' ?i . ' 220 r o l l f i l m 20 EXP 16 EXP
3. Putting on the lens cap
Just fit it on the lens hood to protect the lens from dust and grit. 120 r o l l f i l m 10 EXP 8 EXP
(Fis. 3)
(Do not wipe the lens with silicon cloth because it will leave tiny 120 half-length roll film 5 EXP 4 EXP
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 6 x 7 cm Format ..... Gw670lll
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 " ) . 6 x 9 cm Format ..... GW690l[ and GSW690lll
4. Attaching the viewfinder eyepiece o Be sure to set the film selector and pressure plate for the film
Just screw it into the eyepiece socket. (Fig. a) (120 or 22Ol you are using.
o The eyepiece (-1 diopter) on your camera is designedfor people lf you don't use the correct side of the pressure plate, you won't
with normal eyesight. get precisely focused pictures because the film will not move into
the exact focal plane. l
(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 aligned with the arrow mark I on the right hand side of the film E
focal plane at one and the same time.) 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 ) 9,
Caution: J
(Avoiding film slack) (,
lf you switch the film selector after loading the film, caution is a To prevent the film from slackening, press down the leader paper z
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 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 , UJ
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 and wind the film advance lever firmly.
to normal if you open the camera back and reset the film selector to o To prevent the film from becoming loose again when the camera
the correct oosition. back is being closed, use the film advance lever to keep the
(Pressure plate) leader paper taut until you snap the camera back into place.
lf you are using 120 roll film, you'll have to use the side of the (Positioning the start mark on 220 roll film
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 o lf you are using 220 roll film, line up the solid arrow mark (normal
have to use the side marked "220". (Fig. Z) lead mark) with the arrow mark I in the film channel. Do not use
To turn over the pressure plate, just push it toward the arrow and lift 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 )
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
5. Winding the film and positioning it for the first shot
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 .
o After loading the film, just wind the film advance lever as far as it
(Fis.e) will go. The exposure counter will switch from "S" to "1" and the
o The take-up spool and film roll can be loaded easier by fitting in
shutter will cock by itself. (Fig. 11)
the top (camera top) side first.
O Tear off the top of your film box and insert it in the film reminder
4. Positioning the film start mark
slot in the camera back. lt will remind you which film you are
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
using. (Fig. 12)
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
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m SETTING AND ADJUSTING THE CAMERA parallax as you focus.
z o Moving top and left-side frame lines. (Fig. 16-C)
o CONTROLS, ETC.
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o To take infrared prctures, measure the distance of the subject
with the focusing ring and set that distance to the infrared mark
I 1. Unlocking the lront shutter release
(red line labeled "R"). This will make up for the slightly nearer
lf you can see the letter "L", the shutter release is locked. To unlock
point on which you'll have to focus. (Fig. 17)
it, push the front shutter release lock toward the lens so that it
(Using the depth of field table)
covers the "L". (Fig. 13)
Depth of field is the zone of sharpness in front of and behind the
2. Built-in lens hood
point on which the lens is focused and it varies with the lens fobal
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 .
length, aperture, and shooting distance. Your camera is provided
(Fis. 14)
with a depth of field scale on the lens top on both sides of the lens
o Just pull out the lens hood while turning it. Thus, you can do it
setting mark, but for more detailed readings, refer to the accompa-
easier. I
nying depth of field table for your camera. ,..
3. Setting the shutter speed selector and aperture ring
o Shutter Speed Selector(Fig. 15-A)
Example: {JU'In'1,, >", 5
lf the focal length of your camera is 90 mm and you are shooting
o Aperture Ring (Fig. 15-B)
from a distance of 5 meters with an aperture of F8, everything
Pull out the lens hood and set the shutter speed selector and
between 4.09 and 6.46 meters from the camera will come into sharp
aperturb ring for the picture you are taking.
focus.
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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DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE FOR THE EBC FUJINON gOMM, F3.5 LENS I
Unit: m. Permissible circle of confusion: 0.05 mm IJ
^ffis 1 1.2 1.5 2 3 5 10 oo
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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 4628-*
4 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-*
5.6 0.98- 1.02 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-*
8 0.97- 1.03 1 . 1 5- - 1 . 2 5 1.42-1.59 1.85-2.18 2.66-3.45 4.09 -6.46 6.85.-18.82 20.96--
11 0.96- 1.05 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-*
16 o.94-1.O7 1.11-1.31 1.3s.-1.69 1.73-2.39 2.40-4.06 3.47"-9.19 5.22-* 10.56--
22 0 . 9 2 -1 . 1 0 1.08-1.36 1.30- 1.79 1.64-2.60 2.22-4.77 3.09- 14.25 4.38-- 7.52-a
32 0 . 8 9 - -1 . 1 5 1.03- 1.45 1.23- 1.95 1.53- 2.99 2.01- 6.37 2.68-- 3.57-- 5.37-"o

DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE FOR THE EBC FUJINON 65MM, F5.6 LENS
U n i t : m . P e r m i s s i b l ec i r c l e o f c o n f u s i o n :0 . 0 5 m m

^*))-=rul3S 1 1.2 1.5 2 3 5 10 oo

5.6 0.96-1.05 1.13--1.28 1.39- 1.63 1.80-2.25 2.55- 3.65 3.84-7.25 6.14- 27.83 15.43--
8 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-- --
10.95
11 0 . 9 2 -1 . 1 0 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 3.64-.-- 5.55--
22 0.85- 1.24 0.98- 1.59 1.15-2.23 1.40-3.72 1.79.-11.30 2.29-* 2.91-- 3.97--
32 0.80---1.38 0.91.- 1.85 1.06-2.82 1.25-- 5.96 1.54.=- 1 . 8 9- - 2.28-* 2.86 --
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z
o o lf the number "1" is showing in the exposure counter,the shutter o After you complete exposing a roll of film, wind it up to the very
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blades will open and close when you press in the top or the front 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
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 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
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next shot, just wind the film advance lever two times. been completed. To wind the film completely,it will take about
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 ; three strokes after the release of tension.
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 Next, open the camera back, take out the exposed roll of film and
angle of the film advance lever will therefore differ on the second seal the end to prevent the roll frorn unwinding. (Fig. 20)
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 . 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
Note: the next roll of film.
To test if the shutter operates or not, open the camera back. You 8. Taking flash pictures
cannot press down the shutter release with the camera back o lf you are using a small-size clip-on flash, clip it into the accessory
closed. shoe on the camera top. (Fig. 21)
(Shooting with the camera held vertically) (Fig. 18) o To use the sync socket, turn the sync socket cover with your
lf you are shooting with the camera held vertically, use the front finger in the direction of the arrow, then plug the cord into the
shutter release. lt will let you hold the camera steadier. socket. (Fig. 22, 231
(Using a tripod) (Fig. 19) o The 65 mm lens of the GSW690lll has a covering power of 760 or
lf you are shooting indoors or nighttime pictures with a shutter 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
speed of 1/30-second or slower, use a tripod and a cable release. means that a flash with a small covering angle will not provide
(Time exposure) enough light along the picture edges. Be sure to use a flash with
To take long-exposure pictures, set the shutter speed selector to "T" a covering angle that is wide enough for a 28 mm lens on a 35
( 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 mm camera.
even if you take your finger off the shutter release. o Your camera has an X-contact, that is, electronic flashes will
To trip the shutter, just turn the shutter speed selectorback toward 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 .
"1". o lf you are using a flash bulb, use an M-class bulb with a shutter
o On time exposure, it is also possible to trip the shutter by '1l3O-second
speed of or slower. lf the shutter soeed is
operating the film advance lever, but the film will advance and 1/60-second or faster, the flash will discharge but it will not
move your picture out of position in this case. 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 .
To trip the shutter on time exposure, always turn the shutter
speed selector. Do not operate the film advance lever.

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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 recommen-
d 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
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, ore delicate and less enduring
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 endur-
ance 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 I
actuated 10,000 times (when the counter returns to 000 from 999). 2
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Note: o
It would be wise to have your camera overhauled sooner if you take z
a lot of pictures near the ocean or under other adverse conditions. UJ
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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m (5) Aperture lenses.
z Open the camera back and turn the aperture ring to make sure the 4. Precautions
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aperture blades open and close smoothly. o Always load and unload film in subdued light.
(6) Flash synchronization o In hot weather, do not leave your camera in a closed car or in
- Clip on the flash, open the camera back, open up the aperture fully, moist places except temporarily for a very short time.
set the shutter speed selector to the speed you want, then press in o Always clean your camera before and after taking pictures. Clean
the shutter release.lf light comes in through the lens, flash and the interior with an air blower, and wipe off the exterior with
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 . silicon cloth.
(lmportant) o Put your camera away where it is cool dry, and free of dust. And
Camera trouble can cost you dearly both materially and otherwise. don't forget to put the lens cap on.
Always check your camera before use and have it overhauled o lf there is soil or dust in the film chamber, the film may be
periodically so that you can be sure of yourself at all times. 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 .
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

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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
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