on : Specification of Minolta Contents Unidiomatic | (1) Camera Parts: orientate. Page 3 Film: Standard 35 mm film (No, (2) 6 steps for taking picture #7 5.6 135 film) 24X 36 mm picture (3) Film loading » 7.8 Size (4) Advancing the film: sere.
a» Film counter (1)Cable release socket (»Shutter release button (5) Exposure Meter DACHA (DIN) film exposure index scale 20 ASA (DIN) film exposure index indicator (@M-X flash synchronization lever (H Self-timer @ Film rewind knob (i Exposure meter pointers (M Accessory shoe @Rangefinder-V viewfinder Overexposure-set ring Go Exposure value (EV ind
ép Distance setting indicator @ Exposure value scale @)Depth of field scale @ Distance setting scale @ Flash exposure index scale film advance lever Sprocket @M and X range indicator @tripod socket aback cover release dM and X synchronization range scale (Orange and red lines) Go Flash Terminal @ Flash exposure distance scale (@Rewind release button a0’ Take up spool —
(DTo open the camera, pull out the latch at the bottom of the left side of camera dD and open the hinged back. (Turn the take-up spool with your thumb until the slot 1s on top.
(4)Insert the film magazine Holding the magazine (Close the back of the down, turn the take-up camera firmly and lock spool with the thumb the latch until the both side of film perforations engage the tooth of the sprocket.
Press the shutter release button and wind the film. Repeat until the exposure counter points to 1. Now the first picture can be made. You can wind the film by advancing the lever in one complete motion, or by pumping the lever in a series of short strokes End result is the same.
The exposure set ring on your Unidiomatic is a unique. built in computer that eliminates guess work, charts and calculations, vet assures you of consistently good pictures. It permits you to make instant, correct settings for almost every combination of light, film, speed and subject. You will find it very simple to use once you recognize the functions of exposure-set ring.
The film exposure index indicator makes the basic setting for the type of film you are using. The only information you need for setting the exposure-set ring is the ASA or DIN film exposure index found on the instruction sheet of the film you use. Pull the exposure set ring out slightly and turn until the red dot indicator (20) is opposite the exposure index of the film you are using.
The EV scale (22) is mechanically linked to the exposure meter. Point the meter (5) directly at your subject. The small red pointer will move across the scale according to the amount of available light. Turn the exposure-set ring until the “V” of the large red pointer straddles the smaller pointer (17). Under most conditions, you now have the correct setting of lens opening and shutter speed-or exposure value E-and you are ready to focus and shoot.
Shutter speed Depth of field scale With Minolta Unidiomatic you do not need The depth of field is the range of distance to concern the shutter speed at all. T Sh : exposure Value within which all objects are in relative Because the built-in brain shutter auto Equivalence Chart ] y manically selects optimum combination EV Shutter sharp focus when the lens is set for given of shutter speed and I stop for you. Number | s F stop distance, A depth-of-tiled scale is conventioneer, there is the shutter speed mark.
positioned, and the camera focused, the depth of field can be easily determined. Take the EV number as shown by the red dot indicator (26). You will find the same number on each side of the distance setting indicator (24) on the depth-of-field scale. The depth of field is that range of distance shown on the focusing ring between the two numbers representing the EV being used. For example, in left picture, the EV number is set for 15, therefore the depth of field is between 3 m to about 18 m.
As you look through the single window range view finder you will note a white bright frame near the outer edge. The actual picture you take will be inside this frame. Make sure your picture is composed inside the bright frame.
In the center of the frame is a square color area. You will notice the ‘part of your subject which appears in this color area is double. As vou turn the focusing ring vou Out of focus will note the double image will become one and then double again.
There are basically two ways to hold your Unidiomatic while taking pictures: Vertical and horizontal. As long as you anchor the camera to your forehead and squeeze the trigger, not jerk it, you can use whichever grip or format is a most comfortable for you. It's always a good idea to brace your camera if you can. When the exposure value indicator not attempt handheld exposure. The camera should be mounted on a tripod or other steady base.
After you have taken your last picture, the film counter shows 20 or 36-depending or whether you are using exposure roll. The film must be rewound into the magazine before the camera is opened and the film removed. Do not attempt to advance the film beyond the last exposure, since the film might become detached from the magazine and cannot bz rewound. To rewind the milt, raise up the crank (18) on the rewind knob.
Your Unidiomatic has built-in flash synchronization. New simplified automatic flash lamp exposure calculator eliminates all your guesswork and calculation. By changing the M-X selector, it synchronize both with the flash lamp and electronic flash. For optimum result in use of flash lamp, a B-C type flash unit is required, The Minolta B-C flash gun or any B-C flash gun with the “shoe” may be used.
How to set the flash gun (D Slide the flash gun or the electronic flash unit The red-dot synchronization indicator (12) or the into the accessory shoe. exposure-set ring should be refereed before taking the @ Insert the plug of the flash gun’s cord in the flash flash picture. It should be within the orange line (M range) for M class flash bulb, and within the red line (X range) for electronic flash unit.
ash exposure index scale he right side of the body, there is flash exposure index scale... letter represents the different type of flashbulb or electronic flash unit. ce you picked up the index Lester based on the flashbulb or electronic flash which usually use.
Flash lamp exposure To determine the correct exposure, first focus on the subject to find the distance. Move the flash exposure distance scale (27) on the exposure-set ring until this subject distance is opposite the index letter for the lamp you are using. For example, if you are focused at 3 meter and using a # 6B flash lamp, turn the exposure-set ring until the 3 is opposite the letter C.
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