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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

 

 
   

When you press the shutter button "Half-way", and the flash indicator in the viewfinder blinks, the camera has 
determined that the shutter speed will be very slow or the subject is strongly back light. In this case, we 
recommend that you use flash.  
   
   

 

1. 

Press the Flash Pop-up Button. I The built-in flash will pop-up 

and 

 will indicate on the LCD panel. 

 

2. 

After the flash is fully charged, the flash indicator in the viewfinder 

will change from blinking to steadily lit and the shutter speed will 
automatically be set to 1/125. 

 

3. 

Press the shutter button to take a picture.    

If the flash is not fully charged, (while the flash indicator is blinking) the 
shutter will not be released.  

4. 

After you finish using the flash, close the flash by pressing the top 

part of the flash as shown in the illustration.  
   
  

When you use the flash continuously, the grip of the camera will become warm.  This is normal and not a 
defect.  
   
   

Summary of Contents for SA-5

Page 1: ...text and images from the manual If you find this manual useful how about a donation of 3 to M Butkus 29 Lake Ave High Bridge NJ 08829 1701 and send your e mail address so I can thank you Most other p...

Page 2: ...metering systems 8 segment metering Partial metering Average metering Mirror up and Preview mechanism To make the most of all these features and to get the maximum performance and enjoyment from your...

Page 3: ...FOCUS LOCK FOCUS MANUALLY USING THE BUILT IN FLASH RED EYE REDUCTION PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE BUILT IN FLASH OPERATION OF DRIVE MODE CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SELF TIMER REMOTE CONTROLLER MODE FIXED AND SE...

Page 4: ...RS 11 AND RS 21 EXTERNAL FLASH EF 43 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY SCENERY PORTRAIT MOVING SUBJECT CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY NIGHT SCENES WARNING INDICATIONS DEPTH OF FIELD INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY RE...

Page 5: ...erly This camera is not waterproof When using the camera in the rain on near water keep it from getting wet It is often impractical to repair internal electrical components damaged by water To avoid a...

Page 6: ...When you press the Exposure Compensation Drive Mode Button and Flash Mode Metering Mode Button simultaneously the LCD Panel will illuminate for about seconds LCD AND VIEWFINDER INFORMATION...

Page 7: ...mperatures you that due to the nature of the LCD it may take slightly longer to respond this is not a function problem but a characteristic of LCDs BASIC OPERATION 1 Insert the battery Insert the batt...

Page 8: ...5 Insert the film Insert the film and align the tip of the film with the Film Position Mark Then close the back cover 6 Align the subject in the AF frame 7 Press the shutter button ATTACHING THE CARR...

Page 9: ...t the finder cap onto the finder INSERTING THE BATTERY This camera uses a 6 V 2CR5 Lithium Battery Without a battery the camera will not function at all 1 Be sure the mode dial is on the lock position...

Page 10: ...kus org The battery strength is weak Keep a spare battery or replace the battery in advance If the mark blinks the battery is very low and the camera is not operable The battery mark remains visible w...

Page 11: ...lock button and turn the lens counter clockwise until it stops Gently remove the lens from the mount On the mount surface of the lens there are a number of electric contacts Please keep them clean to...

Page 12: ...down position and other operations of the camera INSERT THE FILM When you load and unload the film please avoid the film or film cartridge from being struck by direct sunlight The SA 5 camera is compa...

Page 13: ...be sure to set the mode dial to other then the L position You can check whether there is film in the camera and the type of film and number of exposures by using the film window on the back cover Bef...

Page 14: ...When you load a new film cartridge the previous film speed setting will be released and reset to ISO 100 or the DX speed for the new cartridge PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME You can select from 5 types o...

Page 15: ...c camera operation using Full Automatic Mode and the functions you can use in this mode TAKING A PICTURE BY THE MODE The mode is full automatic operation mode The camera will automatically control the...

Page 16: ...nserve battery power set the mode dial to the L position when you are not using the camera 7 The flash mark blinks in the viewfinder to warn of a slow shutter When this occurs use tripod or flash The...

Page 17: ...ou want to rewind the film before the last frame you can do so by pushing the rewind button located at the bottom of the camera 4www butkus org While the film is rewinding the counter counts backwards...

Page 18: ...e last frame is exposed However if you use the film with a length other than 12 20 24 and 36 such as 10 or 18 exposures or non DX codes film you may take extra frames but they may not be developed or...

Page 19: ...us on the background 2 Move the camera so the focus frame is L around the subject and press the shutter button Half way Be careful not to press All the way 3 When the focus indicator lights the focus...

Page 20: ...he MF position switch is located on lens by lens mount 4www butkus org 2 While looking through the finder turn the focusing ring on the lens until you get a clear sharp image 3 When you use a lens wit...

Page 21: ...LCD panel 2 After the flash is fully charged the flash indicator in the viewfinder will change from blinking to steadily lit and the shutter speed will automatically be set to 1 125 3 Press the shutte...

Page 22: ...h mode 1 Press the Flash Mode Button 2 While pressing the button turn the L S dial until the eye appears on the LCD Then remove your finger from the button Once you set the Red Eye Reduction Mode the...

Page 23: ...used with the built in flash as it may cause a shadow in part of the picture Depending on the lens zoom setting and focusing distance the following lenses may also intrude into the light path of the f...

Page 24: ...CONTINUOUS SHOOTING C1 While you hold down the shutter button the camera will take a picture continuously up to three frames per second If the focus indicator in the viewfinder green light is on focus...

Page 25: ...t start if the focus indicator is blinking or the built in flash is charging 4ww w butkus org If you wish to cancel the self timer press either one of the mode buttons or turn the mode dial to another...

Page 26: ...the optional remote controller RS 11 or RS 21 This mode has three channels but if you use with RS 11 you should set to C1 See The remote controller mode will be cancelled if you set the mode dial to t...

Page 27: ...e S dial until the desired mode appears on the LCD panel The selected AF mode remains visible while the camera is in use 1 AFP The camera will select the AF S mode and AF C mode automatically dependin...

Page 28: ...set manually Once you select the AF mode the camera continuously holds that mode until you change the AF mode or set the mode dial to the L position SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE This camera has four d...

Page 29: ...he S Dial or the A Dial the combination of the shutter speed and aperture value will change within a range of combinations which give the same exposure The Program Shift will reset the exposure if the...

Page 30: ...utter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Turn the S dial until the desired shutter speed appears The camera will select and indicate the appropriate aperture...

Page 31: ...in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Turn the A dial until the desired aperture value appears The camera will select and indicate the appropriate shutter speed If the appropriate shutter speed is o...

Page 32: ...n When you press the shutter button Halfway the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Turn the S dial and A dial until the exposure meter indicates 0 ze...

Page 33: ...use a fresh battery If the battery is exhausted during the bulb exposure the shutter will close When using a fresh battery maximum bulb exposure time is about 4 hours In a cold environment the availab...

Page 34: ...e mode dial to mode AE LOCK The camera memorizes the exposure value when you press the AE Lock Button When the subject is very small or you wish to lock the exposure of a subject off center AE lock is...

Page 35: ...secutive pictures with different exposure levels If proper exposure is difficult to determine use this function 1 Set the mode dial to AB ME position 4www butkus org 2 The LCD panel indicates Jim and...

Page 36: ...pensation while you set the Auto Bracketing the bracketing amount will be shifted by the amount of the exposure compensation You can read the compensation and bracketing amount from the exposure meter...

Page 37: ...ose or underexpose the subject use this function While pressing the Exposure compensation Mode button turn the S dial to set the compensation value It can be set at 0 5 stop increments from 2 0 stops...

Page 38: ...the built in flash when the external flash is mounted onto the hot shoe 1 ON MODE The flash will fire normally 2 RED EYE REDUCTION FLASH ON mode with Red Eye reduction flash See page 29 for more detai...

Page 39: ...of the camera will become warm This Is normal and not a defect When used with P mode The camera will select the appropriate aperture value for any background In bright situations the camera will calc...

Page 40: ...can get an appropriate exposure for both the subject and background Slow Synchronization When used with M mode You can set the desired shutter speed and aperture value The shutter speed will operate b...

Page 41: ...exposing several images on a single frame 1 To perform multiple exposure function set the mode dial to AB M 1 E will appear in right bottom of the LCD 2 Turn the A dial to set the desired number of ex...

Page 42: ...ovative accessories which are described in this section This accessory permits releasing the camera s shutter from up to 6 feet 5 m away from in front of the camera to 9 8 feet 3 m away if you are 30...

Page 43: ...posure If the camera is set on both Bulb Exposure and Remote Control the first release of the remote controller will open the camera s shutter and the second release will close it While the shutter is...

Page 44: ...ode For more details please refer to the catalogue or instruction book of EF 430 super PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS The SA 5 has a variety of features This section provides several tips on which features to use i...

Page 45: ...with optimum detail PORTRAITS The important points in portrait photography is where to focus and how to control the depth of field That is why aperture priority AE mode is appropriate because you need...

Page 46: ...depth of field with the preview function before you release the shutter The 8 segment metering will compensate for the brightness of the subject and the background If there is a white flower in the c...

Page 47: ...subject is too dark use a flash If the UP is blinking the camera is now set on the Mirror Up Mode Please reset to the normal setting If the flash indicator in the viewfinder is blinking the camera ha...

Page 48: ...n the subject manually 4 Turn the focus ring manually so that the distance scale marking that was previously aligned with the focus index mark is now aligned with the infrared guide mark R 5 Set the e...

Page 49: ...ewdriver or similar tool 2 Replace the battery Be sure the end is up 3 Attach and push the battery compartment cover until snaps and locks Check to see that numbers are displayed on the Data Panel LCD...

Page 50: ...ss the SELECT button The resetting of the clock is finished You can fast forward the number if you keep pressing the ADJUST button You can not reverse the number thus when you are close to the desired...

Page 51: ...k 2 Usable film J135 DX type 3 Picture size 24x36 mm 4 Lens Mount Sigma SA Mount Fb44 mm 5 Usable Lenses Sigma SA mount lenses AUTOFOCUS 1 AF System TTL phase detection system 2 Focus Mode AF P Automa...

Page 52: ...M Manual setting Full auto program AE 3 Metering Range EV 1 20 with 50 mm F1 4 lens 4 Film speed setting range ISO 25 5000 with DX coded film ISO 6 6400 with non DX coded film both can be set in 1 3 s...

Page 53: ...mm lens angle of view 4 Others Red eye reduction Daylight Synchronization Slow Synchronization POWER SOURCE 1 Battery One 6 V lithium battery Type 2CR5 4www butkus org 2 Battery check Indicator on the...

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