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VIEWFINDER AND INDICATORS

Close range picture area mark 
- WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.84m ~ 1.5 m
- TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.98m ~ 2.5m 
Picture area frame
- WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 1.5 m
- TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 2.5m
Autofocus frame (Focus on the subject with this frame)

Indicators

Autofocus Indicator (Green LED)

When illuminated this confirms that conditions are suitable for picture taking.
When the subject is too close, (within 0.84m (2.75ft)), the LED will blink rapidly and the

shutter will lock. (Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation)

Illuminates when the flash is fully charged. (In low light conditions)
Blinks rapidly when the flash is being charged. (Shutter will be locked)
Blinks slowly to indicate that the camera requires steady support (preferably a tripod) to

avoid camera shake. (Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation)

Viewfinder

Green

Summary of Contents for FINO 140 SUPER

Page 1: ...ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...ned off When the lens cap is closed When the zoom button is operating or when the film is winding or rewinding Rewinding will stop when the power button is pressed during rewinding When the film remains in the camera after rewinding When the flash is being charged This camera is controlled electronically by a built in microcomputer Although unlikely it may fail to operate under certain circumstanc...

Page 3: ...film 18 Date imprinting Q D model only 19 Using the Flash mode 21 Auto Red eye Reduction 22 Auto Flash 23 Fill in flash 24 Flash off 24 Using the Shooting mode 25 Portrait zoom 26 Self Shooting 27 Bulb shooting B Shutter 28 Landscape shooting 29 Continuous shooting 30 Care and storage 31 Trouble shooting 32 Checking the camera 35 PREPARATION TAKING PHOTOS IMPORTANT NOTES SPECIFICATIONS Thank you f...

Page 4: ...cus window Self timer lamp Shutter button Mode dial Lens Viewfinder Power button LCD panel Flash button Flash mode selection button Buzzer ON OFF button Mid roll rewind button PREPARATION Exposure sensor Battery Chamber cover Flash ...

Page 5: ...ofocus Flash indicator Green LED Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial Strap eyelet Date record window Q D model only Date selection button Q D model only Film check window Back cover release button Zoom Button W WIDE Zoom Button T TELE ...

Page 6: ...6 Interior Film sensor DX contacts Back cover Film pressure plate Spool Film pressure roller ...

Page 7: ...lash mode Buzzer indicator Film loading indicator Focal length unit Film present indicator Battery condition indicator Seconds S when Bulb mode Exposure counter Focal length Film loading failure warning indicator E ...

Page 8: ...tor Green LED When illuminated this confirms that conditions are suitable for picture taking When the subject is too close within 0 84m 2 75ft the LED will blink rapidly and the shutter will lock Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation Illuminates when the flash is fully charged In low light conditions Blinks rapidly when the flash is being charged Shutter will be locked Blinks slowly...

Page 9: ... battery The camera will automatically turn the power off when not used after 3 minutes Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not used for an extended period The indicator will disappear on the LCD panel when the power is turned off Be sure to check the date and shooting mode when you load a new battery If the date or time is incorrect please refer to page 19 and adjust accordingly...

Page 10: ...hen the temperature returns to normal Please dispose of the exhausted battery with care Some local authorities may require batteries to be disposed of separately from other refuse 1 Normal operation The battery condition indicator does not appear 2 The indicator appears half way The battery life is low and you should ensure that a replacement battery is available 3 The indicator blinks The battery...

Page 11: ...lick 5 The film will automatically advance until the film counter reads 1 6 If a film is loaded incorrectly the LCD panel will display an E warning signal Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation Reload the film following the steps shown above NOTE The camera automatically adjusts for ISO 50 3200 DX film When you use non DX film the camera will set the film speed at ISO 100 Load the fi...

Page 12: ...12 ATTACHING THE STRAP Refer to the illustrations above 3 2 1 ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Select the maximum zoom setting and turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear ...

Page 13: ...e power will be turned off automatically While looking through the viewfinder aim the camera at the subject and operate the zoom buttons Press the Tele button to move the lens out and press the Wide button to move the lens in During this operation the LCD panel shows the focal lengths in the following sequence 38 45 55 70 80 90 105 120 130 140mm 2 1 ...

Page 14: ...ose to your body Keep your eye close to the viewfinder when using the camera This ensures correct framing Ensure you can see all four sides of the viewing frame when composing your shot NOTE Avoid obstructing the lens when you take a picture Pictures can be spoiled when a finger hair or camera strap falls in front of the Lens Exposure Sensor or Auto focus Windows When you take vertical pictures wi...

Page 15: ...nterwilladvance Exposure range WIDE 0 84m TELE 0 98m NOTE When the flash is being charged the indicator Green LED will be blinked rapidly In order to avoid camera shake hold the camera steadily and press the Shutter button gently particularly when using longer focal lengths Tele After taking pictures turn off the camera This will protect the lens and prevent unintended shots If not used for 3 minu...

Page 16: ...on Peek Selection When you press Flash Buzzer button When Mode Dial is changed longbeeps 4Hz Warning When hand shake is detected longbeeps 8Hz Warning When AF Lock shorter than minimum shooting range occurs longbeeps 2Hz Warning When a film is loaded incorrectly When the rewinding is completely finished short beeps Warning In case of shooting beyond the scope of flash range The function of Auto Fl...

Page 17: ...Lock can be released at any time by lifting your finger from the shutter button ATTENTION The Autofocus system of this camera may not function in circumstances below The subject blends into the background The subject is fast moving The subject does not reflect enough light back into the autofocus receiver e g very dark objects The subject is very narrow either horizontally or vertically e g a lamp...

Page 18: ...y remove the film at this point Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation To rewind the film in the middle of a roll press the Mid roll rewind button The film will be completely rewound ready for processing You will not be able to reload the film NOTE If you press the Power button during film rewinding the rewinding is interrupted until the Power button is released If the motor stops be...

Page 19: ...TE IMPRINTING Q D MODEL ONLY Press the MODE button in the back cover to select the desired format 1 Changing Date format 2 Date Zone No imprinting Month Day Year Day Month Year Year Month Day Day Hour Minute ...

Page 20: ...ly NOTE To avoid damage the buttons do not use a sharp implement Remember when changing the battery you will need to adjust the date This camera will set the date automatically until 2049 A year mark will be indicated by the last 2 digits on the Date Record Window which will be printed on the picture Under these circumstances the camera will operate as normal The 2049 date is subject to change wit...

Page 21: ...ll retain the mode even though the camera is turned off When you turn on the camera check the LCD panel but When you change the battery the mode will be set to Auto red eye reduction THE FUNCTION OF AUTO FLASH ZOOM COMPENSATION In some cases the zoom would change from Tele to Wide when you press the shutter button The zoom operates automatically to prevent the pictures from getting too dark Applic...

Page 22: ...non automatically when taking a portrait picture in low light NOTE In the Auto red eye reduction mode the flash fires twice in succession Do not move until the second flash main flash for taking a picture has fired Shooting beyond the scope of the flash range will induce the activation of the buzzer and the zoom lens Auto flash With Auto red eye reduction ...

Page 23: ...of the object Flash will not engage when the shooting object is too bright NOTE Once the Auto Flash Mode is selected it will remain active even when it is turned off but When you change the battery the mode will be set to Auto red eye reduction Shooting beyond the scope of the flash range will induce the activation of the buzzer and the zoom lens ...

Page 24: ...ect correctly NOTE When using this mode the flash fires regardless of the brightness of the subject and background Shooting beyond the scope of the flash range will induce the activation of the buzzer and the zoom lens FLASH OFF Select this mode by pressing the FLASH button three times Use this mode when you want to take pictures without flash NOTE When using the Flash Off function you may need to...

Page 25: ...ect the shooting mode as below by the Mode Dial PORTRAIT zoom LANDSCAPE shooting CONTINUOUS shooting SELF shooting BULB shooting NOTE Self shooting Landscape shooting and Bulb shooting will return to the default mode after one shot ...

Page 26: ...subject size within the frame even though the distance to a subject may vary Position your subject in the centre of the viewfinder and press the shutter button half way The zoom will operate automatically to attain the optimum shot Press the shutter button fully to take a picture Normal mode Portrait zoom ...

Page 27: ...the Self shooting by the Mode Dial You can take a picture of yourself by using this mode When pressing the shutter button the self timer lamp illuminate for 7 seconds Then the lamp blinks rapidly for 3 seconds and the picture is taken ...

Page 28: ...ot subjects that require an extended shutter speed such as fireworks and night scenes The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is depressed The time selected is shown on the LCD panel and the maximum time is 60 seconds NOTE Use this mode only in low light To avoid camera shake use a tripod ...

Page 29: ...Landscape shooting by the Mode Dial Use this mode to photograph distant subjects through a window NOTE With this mode the flash does not fire Use a tripod to avoid camera shake in low light conditions Without Landscape mode With Landscape mode ...

Page 30: ...s mode to take a sequence of pictures As long as you press the shutter button the camera will continue to take pictures NOTE If flash is required the time between shots will be increased due to the flash recycling The flash does not fire if no film is loaded except for Fill in Flash mode ...

Page 31: ...rning Do not try to disassemble the camera yourself Your camera contains high voltage circuitry and may cause injury if interfered with The temperature range in which the camera operates is between 50 and 10 122 14 The camera performance may be impaired when used in very cold weather If you plan to take pictures when the temperature is below 7 45 take care to keep your camera and battery warm betw...

Page 32: ...referring to the picture area frame Read the Viewfinder and Indicators Check point Remedy Page Is the lens cover completely open Press the Power button again Is the battery loaded correctly Reinsert correctly Has it been a long time since you used the camera Change the battery 14 8 If a picture is partially dark or out of focus If the sutter does not operate after pressing the shutter button 13 9 ...

Page 33: ...is closed Automatic advance Single or Continuous shooting Automatic rewinding Mid roll rewinding Samsung SHD lens F4 7 12 5 38 140mm 10 elements 8 groups Programmed AE electronic focusing Shutter speed 1 3 1 400 sec Bulb mode B shutter 60 1 sec Programmed auto exposure AE coupling range ISO 200 film WIDE 38mm EV 5 7 17 TELE 140mm EV 8 9 17 Real image type with autofocus frame Field of view over 85...

Page 34: ...e camera will set the date automatically until 2049 The last available date is subject to change without prior notice One 3V lithium battery CR 123A or DL 123A 116 x 66x 44mm 4 56 x 2 59 x 1 73in 230g 8 11oz without battery Specifications are subject to change without prior notice All data are based on SAMSUNG S standard test methods Type Recycling time Flash mode POWER SOURCE DIMENSIONS WxHxD WEI...

Page 35: ...pressing the shutter or cannot be opened the irises are not operating properly Film transferring device It is normal to hear the motor running after you open and close the camera cover It is normal to hear the motor running after you press the Mid roll rewinding button After examining the Mid roll rewinding condition set the camera to the default state and check other functions Flash Activation Ch...

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