35mm CAMERA KIT MODEL AK-540 / FUN-545 Assembly and Instruction Manual WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD- SMALL PARTS NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS. Elenco Electronics, Inc. Copyright © 1997 Elenco Electronics, Inc.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Film Advance A1 Film Advance Base A2 Film Advance Shaft A3 Film Holder A4 Wide Clip A5 Film Holder Shaft A6 Thin Clip A7 Wide Spring A8 Film Advance Knob A9 Film Counter Reset Spring A10 Shutter Control B1 Film Counter Frame B2 Film Counter Reset B3 Thin Spring B4 Rewind Base C1 Rewind Shaft C4 Film Door Latch C5 Shutter Release D5 Lens Frame D6 Lens D7 Lens Guard D8 Large Viewfinder Lens E1 Film Door E3 Rear Case E4 Lens Cover F1 Front Case F4 Camera Frame G1
INTRODUCTION The AK-540 is a mechanical camera kit that you put together. It uses standard 35mm film, requires no focusing, and has a built-in lens cover. It is manually operated and requires no batteries. It does not have flash and so is best for outdoor use, but can be used indoors with proper lighting. Nothing is needed for assembly as it even comes with its own screwdriver. Recommended for ages 10 and up. WARNING: This kit contains small parts and should be kept out of the reach of small children.
Focal Length Figure 2a Figure 2 Focus Point Close Subject Best Focus Place Focal Length Figure 2b Best Focus Place Figure 2c Focal Length Distant Subject Best Focus Place “point and shoot” cameras (because they are easy to use) and includes your AK-540. More advanced cameras have a knob for you to adjust the focus or use infrared light and sensors to measure the distance to their subject and then automatically adjust the focus.
Figure 4 - ZOOM they are constantly looking around and have a limited ability to see things outside their main field of view (this is called our peripheral vision), but it is a problem when taking photographs. For closer pictures, 70mm (2.8 inches) lenses are more popular than 50mm. Start 4a Equivalent to, but subject has not moved. Light and Film: After the lens, the light passes through the small plastic hole (in the back of lens frame D6) and reaches the film.
into silver metal when exposed to light. Through a complicated process, called photofinishing or photo development, the image is converted to an image on special paper. Black-and-white film consists of a single layer of silver compounds while color film consists of three layers, each sensitive only to blue, red, or green light. By combining different amounts of blue, red, and green, any color may be produced as shown in Figure 7.
Film counter frame B2 includes a spring which stretches as the film is advanced. While closed, the film door E3 pushes film counter reset B3 against the film counter (part of B2) and prevents its spring from resetting the count. If the film door is opened B3 releases the film counter and its spring resets the count to zero.
3. B Parts: Assemble B1 as shown in Figure Ba. Note that the tabs on A3 and A9 must be pointed as shown. Press down A9 and then hold B1 on top of it. The two holes in B1 fit around two tabs (one round, one rectangle) and can slide along them. Place B2 on top of B1, snapping it in as shown in Figure Bb. Both B1 and B2 should now be laying flat. Assemble A10, B3 and G3 as shown in Figure Bc (these, or a similar mechanism, may have come already installed on B2).
4. C Parts: Assemble the C parts as shown in Figure C. 5. D Parts: Assemble the D parts as shown in Figures Da, Db, and Dc.
Notes: a) Before assembling D6, you may want to take a closer look at the lens. Insert the lens into D6 with the dome side of the lens pointed out as shown in Figure Db. b) Place D8 over D7 as shown in Figure Db. Twist D8 in the direction shown and lock it into place.
6. E Parts: Assemble the E parts as shown in Figure E. Note that E1 and E2 have curved shapes and must be positioned properly or the viewfinder will give a distorted picture. E1 may be loose at this time, just be sure it is in position when you install F4 (the front case). You should install E3 into E4 and then install them onto the main assembly together, since installing E4 to the main assembly when E3 is already there will be difficult.
8. F Parts: Assemble the F parts as shown in Figure F. You may find it easier to lay F4 face-down with F1, F2, and F3 in it and then drop the main assembly in, or to hold button F2 in place with tape. Secure with four screws and your camera is complete. Note: You may wish to read the Mechanical Operation section of the Theory of Operation now.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Loading the Film: When handling film you should always keep out of direct sunlight. 1. Only use 35mm film, ISO 100, 200, or 400 speed. 400 speed is preferred because it is more sensitive to light, and this camera does not have flash. 100 speed should only be used outdoors and in sunshine, but will give more detailed pictures and is less expensive. 2. Open the back cover by pressing up on the film door latch. 3.
3. Open the film door by pressing up on the film door latch. 4. Push up the rewind shaft and remove the film. It is ready to be developed. Take it to a local photofinisher. 5. Push down the rewind shaft and close the back cover unless you are ready to insert a new roll of film at this time. Holding the Camera: To get good pictures you must hold the camera properly. Your pictures will be out of focus if you move the camera even slightly while pressing the shutter button.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Contact Elenco Electronics (our address/phone/e-mail is on the back of this manual) if you need additional assistance. DO NOT contact your place of purchase as they will not be able to help you. Symptom: Camera does not take pictures (shutter does not work). • Be sure the lens cover is open. • Check your assembly of the D parts in step 5 of the assembly instructions. • Be sure shutter control B1 is installed correctly. Symptom: Film does not advance.
GLOSSARY Absorbed Sucked into. Aperture A small hole near the lens of a camera that controls the amount of light reaching the film. ASA American Standards Association, a rating system for film speeds. Beam of Light Very narrow band of light. Blurred When something cannot be seen clearly. Bright When something is producing or scattering a lot of light. Brightness The amount of light being produced by or scattered by something. Camera A device for taking photographs.
QUIZ 1. The color of something is really the color of light that was __________ by it. 2. On a cold but sunny day, someone wearing a dark purple shirt will be __________ than someone wearing a white shirt. 3. The focus point is where you want to place the __________ for the best image. 4. “Zooming-in” means we are __________ the focal length. 5. Your eyes see things the same way as using a lens with a __________ focal length. 6. The __________ controls the amount of light reaching the film. 7.
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