Nishika N8000 Operating Instructions
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1. WARNING Avoid touching the rewind release button 15 until you have com pleted shooting the roll of film Should you push the rewind release button in the middle of a roll of film you will disengage l the sprocket wheel which measures the amount of film advanced REWINDING AND 4 End SERGI UNLOADING THE FILM If you have followed the film loading in structions correctly when all the available exposures are used you should feel a resis tance if you try to move the film advance lever 6 This indicates the end of the roll Do not force the film advance lever as you approach the end of your roll of film You may have already shot the last pic ture on that roll If you feel any resis tance in advancing the film rewind the film to prevent tearing Forcing the lever in order to squeeze in one more picture may cause exposure overlap spoiling both the picture you are trying to shoot and the one you shot just before it 1 Film Rewind Release Button To disengage your film when you have reached the end of the roll depress the rewind release button 15 located on the bottom of your Nishika camera 2 Film Rewind Crank Fold out the film rewind crank 12 lo cated on top of the rewind knob 11 Turn the crank in a clockwise direction You will feel tension while rewinding Continue to www orphancameras com ENGLISH turn the crank until there is no tension indicating that the f2. Selector The aperture selector controls the size of the lens diaphragm opening thereby de termining the amount of light entering the camera The range of settings also known as f stops enables you to best utilize avail able lighting The size of the lens diaphragm opening is controlled by moving the aperture selector up and down to correspond with the appropriate brightness symbol ENGLISH 3 Shutter Release Button This conveniently located button trig gers the shutter 4 Cable Release Socket The cable release socket accepts stand ard cable releases as well as time delay units for self portraits and group shots that include the photographer 5 Battery Indicator Light This red indicator lights up if your bat teries have sufficient charge for the camera to operate It is activated by the battery tester switch 10 6 Film Advance Lever The film advance lever smoothly advan ces the film rolling the exposed film onto the film take up spool 18 7 Exposure Counter The exposure counter indicates the number of times the film has been advanced 8 Ideal 3 D Distances Chart This helpful chart conveniently located on top of the camera for quick reference provides information regarding the optimum distances to position the foreground mid ground and background of your composition to maximize the 3 dimensional effect of your photographs 9 Hot Shoe The hot shoe accepts electronic flash uni
3. M 7 USING YOUR CAMERA 10 REWINDING AND UNLOADING THE FILM 13 CARE AND STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES 14 GUIDELINES FOR TAKING THE BEST 3 D PHOTOS 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 20 SPECIFICATIONS 22 WARRANTY 0 000 cc ceceeeeee 22 CUSTOMER SERVICE 23 TIPS ON TAKING THE BEST 3 D PHOTOS SUMMARY AE a Baa E AEN Outside Back Flap www orphancameras com ENGLISH HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Open the front and back flaps of this booklet to reveal the Key to Camera Parts pages Keep these pages opened out as you read through the manual Using your manual in this way will provide a handy refer ence to the parts of the camera mentioned in the instructions CAMERA PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1 Exclusive Quadra Lens System The heart of the Nishika 35mm 3 dimen sional camera is its patented Quadra Lens design comprised of four 30mm two ele ment lenses positioned to an accuracy meas ured in thousandths of an inch These high index lenses are coated to reduce flare and increase contrast and have exceptional optical quality and resolution Prefocused to provide optimal depth of field from as close as 5 1 2 feet to as far away as infinity the four precision lenses eliminate the need for manual focusing and ensure maximum edge to edge sharpness of images 2 Aperture
4. N 21 color print film ONLY 1 60 sec Four 30mm coated optical pairs prefocused from 5 1 2 feet to infinity Hot shoe contact for cord less flash connection to the Nishika Twin Light 3010 Other types of flash units may be used Bright frame parallax corrected vertical format Red LED low light warning in viewfinder Manual aperture selection Automatic reset Single stroke film advance lever Two AA batteries Built in double exposure prevention 6 7 width x 4 2 height x 2 4 depth 20 5 ounces WARRANTY NISHIKA 35mm 3 DIMENSIONAL CAMERA FULL 1 YEAR UNCONDITIONAL WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND LABOR Your Nishika camera is warranted by Nishika Corpora tion against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase For this war ranty to be valid you must fill out the enclosed warranty card and return it along with your dated sales receipt original or photocopy to the address listed below within thirty days of the date you purchased your Nishika camera If your camera proves to be defective within the war ranty period we will repair or at our option replace itwith a new or fully reconditioned camera The repaired or replaced unit will carry the remaining warranty period applicable to the original camera Cameras used for commercial or profes sional purposes are excluded from this warranty To obtain warranty service the camera must be shipped or mailed to the Nishika Corporatio
5. SANE Ser Exclusive Quadra Lens System Aperture Selector Shutter Release Button Cable Release Socket Battery Indicator Light Film Advance Lever Exposure Counter ideal 3 D Distances Chart Hot Shoe Battery Tester Switch Rewind Knob Rewind Crank Eyelets for Shoulder Strap re ee 30MM QUADRA LENS SYSTEM ENGLISH Dear Nishika Owner Since the beginning of photography man has sought to capture the elusive third dimension of life in pictures Your new Nishika N8000 35mm camera represents the most revolutionary breakthrough in 3 D photography to date You can now enjoy 3 dimensional photography without the need for special glasses or viewers With the Nishika N8000 camera and processing sys tem you get snapshots with remarkably lifelike depth and realism you experience with the naked eye This owner s manual will show you how simple 3 dimensional photography can be Please take a few minutes to read the in structions and suggestions it contains which are designed to help you obtain the best pos sible results from your revolutionary new 3 D camera Sincerely NISHIKA OPTICAL SYSTEMS A DIVISION OF NISHIKA CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE KEY TO CAMERA PARTS ee a eee Inside Front amp Back Flaps HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 2 CAMERA PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 2 INSTALLING AND CHECKING THE BATTERIES 5 LOADING AND ADVANCING THE FIL
6. SH 6 Be sure that all objects in your 3 D pictures are well lit and whenever convenient include a variety of bright colors in your composition This will enhance the 3 D effect as well as bring added life to your pictures 7 Avoid posing subjects against a flat background such as a wall Posing subjects against flat back grounds will naturally result in pictures that lack depth Special Guidelines for Photograph ing PEOPLE 8 Avoid photographing people in the foreground when the main subject is at a greater distance from the camera People can be photographed from as close as 6 feet when they are in fact the main subject of the composition 9 Avoid photographing people from farther away than 25 feet 10 When photographing a group of people who are all at approximately the same distance from the camera position them so that there is some space side to side between them 19 Indoor Photography As can be seen from the General 3 D Guidelines above it is possible to take effec tive Nishika photographs with your main sub ject positioned at a wide range of distances from the camera In well lit outdoor settings 17 to 20 feet is optimal For indoor photog raphy however space considerations may make such distances impractical Further more the majority of flash units including the Nishika Twin Light 3010 are most effec tive in lighting subjects that are 14 feet or closer to the camera For thes
7. e reasons it is usually best to photograph subjects at dis tances of 10 to 14 feet from the camera when taking 3 D pictures indoors To maximize the 3 D effect of indoor photographs with the main subject at these closer distances remember to keep your foreground as near as possible to 6 feet from the camera For proper exposure make sure you set the lighting selector on your camera to the Cloudy Indoors position whenever you are taking a picture indoors www orphancameras com ENGLISH TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE if you have any difficulty with your camera or 3 D prints the following guide to common problems and their solutions may be helpful Problem 1 The film does not advance when the film advance Solution 1 When loading the film be sure that a film perfora lever is operated _The shutter does not release when the shutter release button is pressed The red warning light in the viewfinder does not come on when the shutter release button is par tially depressed even though the scene is poorly lit _ The film advance lever will not advance the film for the last shot _ The rewind crank will not turn to rewind the film at the end of a roll The exposure counter does not return to S when the back door is opened after the film has been rewound tion hole at the bottom edge of the film is secure ly attached to the hook at the base of one of the slots of the take up spool and that the film i
8. ed on a special highly durable material However you should treat these photographs tike any other photo sensitized product and be care ful to protect the surface from scratches and liquids which may leave a mark or smudge on the material WARNING Do not mark or write on the back of your Nishika photographs Due to the special translucent material used for your photographs the writing or mark ing will show through to the front Negatives Negatives are extremely sensitive to oil and scratching Please remember always to HANDLE DEVELOPED NEGATIVE STRIPS BY THE EDGES Oil from your skin and other substances from your fingers can ruin otherwise perfect negatives When you require reprinted copies of your 3 dimensional prints you must supply the original negative groups in strips to Nishika Corporation IMPORTANT A copy print cannot be made from your Nishika 3 dimensional print The laboratory must have the orig inal negative group www orphancameras com O TTT TTT ENGLISH GUIDELINES FOR TAKING THE BEST 3 D PHOTOS Your Nishika N8000 3 D camera repre sents the state of the art in home 3 D photog raphy giving you photos that exhibit extraor dinary depth and realism The suggestions in this section will enable you to make the best use of your camera and take the most effective 3 D photographs possible Overview The 3 D effect of Nishika photographs occurs whenever an object at one distance from
9. en the camera back 17 by pulling up firmly on the rewind knob 11 until the back door springs open NOTE If the exposure counter 7 does not return to S start when the door is opened push the film advance lever 6 to the right as far as it will go 3 Insert the film into a slot of the film take up spool Holding the film cartridge insert the end of a new roll of film into one of the slots of the film take up spool 18 Secure a film perforation hole onto the hook at the base of the slot 4 Insert the film cartridge into the film chamber Draw the film cartridge across the back of the camera and drop into the film cham ber 23 making sure that the film cartridge www orphancameras com ENGLISH opening is correctly positioned see illustra tion below Be sure to draw out only enough film for the cartridge to reach the chamber otherwise there may not be enough for the last picture Using the Incorrect position Correct position toothed thumbwheel 24 rotate the film take up spool in the direction of the arrow to make sure that the film is securely attached and lies flat against the back of the camera with no slack Align the film perforations with the film advance sprockets 19 Push the rewind knob 11 down into its original position BEBRBBBBBEEBBHEA S amp B BEBEBBBBEEGEEAS BBS 5 Close the camera back Close the camera back 17 by firmly pressing it unt
10. he film in precise alignment 17 Camera Back The camera back when closed pre vents unwanted exposure of the film to light It is opened by simply pulling up on the re wind knob 11 and closed by clicking the back securely shut 18 Film Take Up Spool The film take up spool receives the film as it is being advanced from its original car tridge It has four toothed slots for securely anchoring the film onto the spool 19 Film Advance Sprockets These sprockets are tooth like projec tions that engage the film perforations to measure the amount of film being advanced onto the take up spool 20 Tripod Mount This screw mount is designed for mount ing the camera onto a tripod for self portraits and group shots that inciude the photogra pher 21 Battery Chamber The camera is powered by two AA bat teries 22 Rewind Shaft The shaft of the rewind knob extends into the film chamber and securely engages the top of the film cartridge enabling the rewind knob and shaft to function as a re wind mechanism 23 Film Chamber The film chamber accepts any standard roll of 35mm ISO ASA 100 color print film 24 Thumbwheel The toothed thumbwheel allows you to advance the film take up spool 18 when loading film into the camera ENGLISH INSTALLING AND CHECKING THE BATTERIES 1 Opening the Battery Chamber The battery chamber 21 is located on the underside of the camera To open use www o
11. il it clicks shut 6 Release the shutter Press the shutter release button 3 This will free the film advance lever 6 for advancing the film ENGLISH 7 Advance the film Operate the film advance lever 6 by oushing it to the right as far as it will go When you release it the lever should return to its normal position An intermediate dot will appear in the exposure counter window 7 8 Advance to number 1 for your first picture Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the number 1 appears in the center of the exposure counter window 7 The film is now in posi tion for your first picture www orphancameras com ENGLISH USING YOUR CAMERA 1 The Exposure Counter The exposure counter 7 is designed to indicate the number of 3 dimensional photographs you have taken once the film has been advanced Since your camera uses two standard exposures for each 3 dimensional photograph always keep in mind that the number of 3 dimensional ex posures equals half of the exposures stated on the film cartridge with the exposure counter automatically keeping track 2 Holding the Camera HOLD THE CAMERA FIRMLY INA HORIZONTAL POSITION WITH BOTH HANDS AT THE SIDES OF THE CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN WHILE HOLDING THE CAMERA VERTICALLY WILL PRODUCE NEGATIVES WHICH CANNOT BE PROCESSED INTO 3 DIMEN SIONAL PRINTS fee Correct camera ey RA Incorrect camera p
12. ilm has been fully re wound into the film cartridge 3 Unloading the Film Pull up the rewind knob 11 to open the back of the camera and remove the film cartridge CARE AND STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES Camera 1 When you are not using your camera for long periods of time store it with the film advance lever uncocked in a cool clean dry well ventilated place free from dust and moisture 2 If storing for a long period remove the batteries from the battery chamber 3 Do not drop the camera knock it against anything solid or misuse it Acci dents and rough handling can easily dam age the camera s internal mechanism 4 Your camera is not waterproof Protect it from water splashes and rain 5 Do not touch the surface of the len ses Always keep the viewfinder and lenses as clean as possible To remove loose dust and dirt clean with a lens brush or soft lint free cotton cloth Do not try to wipe off granular dirt or dust by any other means or you may scratch the lens ENGLISH 6 Smudges such as fingerprints should be carefully wiped away with a lens cleaning tissue For difficult marks use a liquid lens cleaner and lens tissue 7 Do not leave your camera in your car or in direct sunlight for any length of time 8 Have all repairs performed by NISHIKA CORPORATION SERVICE CENTER 1 Nishika Drive Henderson NV 89014 Photographs Nishika 3 D photographs are print
13. mera exposes two standard frames of film for every 3 D shot you should get back 6 12 or 18 prints depending on whether you used 12 24 or 36 exposure film b If you received back fewer prints it is likely that too much film was wound onto the take up spool during loading c You may have been holding the camera vertically Be sure you hold the camera horizontally otherwise no 3 D effect can be achieved and the picture will not be printed 9 Prints are overexposed too light or underexposed 9 Make sure you have moved the aperture selector too dark to the appropriate setting before shooting your pic tures and change the setting when necessary as lighting conditions vary Use only ISO ASA 100 color print film In the case of underexposure you may have failed to use a flash when it was necessary If you see a red light in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is partially depressed this indicates a low light situation where a flash is needed for proper exposure When using a flash unit indoors set the lighting selector on your camera to the Cloudy In doors position 21 www orphancameras com errr ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Film Type Shutter Speed Lens System Flash Synchronization Viewfinder Light Meter Exposure Control Exposure Counter Film Advance Power Source Other Features Dimensions Weight 35mm 3 dimensional 35mm ISO ASA 100 DI
14. ms Service Center 1 Nishika Drive 702 435 9000 Henderson Nevada 89014 Viewfinder Rewind Release Button Film Pressure Plate Camera Back Film Take Up Spool Film Advance Sprockets Tripod Mount Battery Chamber Rewind Shaft Film Chamber Thumbwheeli
15. n Service Cen ter at the following address NISHIKA CORPORATION SERVICE CENTER 1 Nishika Drive Henderson NV 89014 Shipping charges for the return of the defective camera are the responsibility of the consumer This warranty does not allow for consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita tion of incidental or consequential damages Therefore the foregoing exclusion or limitation may not apply to you In no event shall the maximum liability of Nishika Cor poration exceed the original consumer purchase price of this product Nishika Corporation extends no other warranties ex press or implied and specifically does not authorize any per son or representative to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product ENGLISH This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CUSTOMER SERVICE Your satisfaction with your Nishika 3 Dimensional Camera and prints is very im portant to us If you have any questions or problems please call us at 702 454 9000 Our Customer Service Department is open each weekday from 7 30 AM to 4 00 PM Pacific Time to answer your questions and help you enjoy your Nishika camera Nishika Corporation Service Center 1 Nishika Drive Henderson Nevada 89014 1989 Nishika Corporation www orphancameras com eee Nishika Optical Syste
16. oreground objects that visually overlap more distant objects in the composition The most dramatic 3 D effect is achieved when objects in the foreground cross over or partially cover more distant ob jects 1 Use your Nishika 3 D camera in a horizontal position only In the vertical position no 3 D effect will be achieved www orphancameras com ENGLISH 3 For the most dramatic 3 D effect keep your foreground objects as close to 6 feet from the camera as possible Foregrounds at 6 feet will yield more dramatic 3 D effects than the same composi tion with the foreground at 7 feet or more 4 Avoid having objects nearer than 5 1 2 feet from the camera The N8000 camera has a focal range of 5 1 2 feet to infinity 5 For the best 3 D effect keep your main subject between 15 and 22 feet from the camera with 17 to 20 feet being optimal With the foreground at 6 feet however good results can also be obtained with the main subject as close as 10 to 14 feet This is particularly important for indoor photog raphy where space and lighting conditions may require photographing subjects at closer distances See the special informa tion on indoor photography at the end of this section NENN rd NAT HAT AY RAR ROK VAL Maes 7 ANO UK aw f LA 6 NS to n 20 feet Uy 17 feet ENGLI
17. osition 10 ENGLISH 3 Setting the Aperture Select the aperture or lens diaphragm coening that best represents the amount of ght on the subject being photographed Taere are three possible settings chosen by moving the aperture selector 2 up and gown Use the top setting Sunny when the subject of your picture is well illuminated by oright sunlight Use the middle setting Part Sunny in partially sunny partially cloudy s tuations Use the bottom setting Cloudy ndoors when the subject of your picture is poorly illuminated as on an overcast or rainy day or whenever you are taking a picture ndoors lf you are in doubt as to where to set the aperture it is better to err in favor of allowing more light into the camera For example if ou are not sure whether to set the aperture selector to Sunny or to Partly Sunny it is safer to choose Partly Sunny 4 The Low Light Indicator Look into the viewfinder 14 and push down lightly on the shutter release button 3 being careful not to depress it all the way down When the button is partially de oressed a red light may appear in the view finder If so this indicates that there is not 11 Low light indicator enough light for a proper exposure and you will need a flash unit such as the Nishika Twin Light 3010 to produce correctly ex posed negatives If no red light appears there is enough illumination for a proper ex posure 5 Framing
18. rphancameras com ENGLISH a thumbnail or a coin to push the battery door in the direction of the broad arrow until it swings open 2 Battery Insertion Procedure Insert two AA batteries side by side into the chamber so that the and ends cor respond with the symbols on the contact points inscribed on the inside surface of the battery cover NOTE For longer battery life and to mini mize the danger of leakage we recom mend the use of high quality alkaline batteries 3 Checking the Batteries Check the batteries each time before using the camera Do this by simply pressing the battery tester switch 10 forward If the red battery indicator light 5 is illuminated the batteries have enough power to operate your camera If this indicator does not light up the batteries are either positioned incor rectly or have insufficient power and must be replaced ENGLISH LOADING AND ADVANCING THE FILM 1 Use 35mm ISO ASA 100 color print film NOTE Two 35mm frames produce one 3 dimensional photograph No of exposures No of 3 D on film cartridge prints The Nishika 3 dimensional process re quires a group of four half frame 35mm negative images using two regular 35mm frames to produce each 3 dimensional photograph Therefore half the number of pictures stated on the film cartridge will be produced from any roll of film used in your Nishika camera 2 Open the camera Op
19. s drawn tight across the back of the camera before closing the back door _Make sure that the film has been advanced _ Use the battery tester to check that the batteries are loaded properly and have sufficient charge _Do not force the lever but rewind the film at this point Forcing the lever in order to squeeze in one more picture may cause exposure overlap More than likely too much film was wound onto the take up spool during loading not leaving enough for the last shot Make sure to follow the film loading instructions carefully _ Be sure that the rewind release button at the bot tom of the camera has been pressed before at tempting to rewind the film Operate the film advance lever one full stroke by pushing it to the right as far as possible ENGLISH 7 The 3 D effect of your prints is unsatisfactory 7 Your foreground and midground objects may not i Your prints look flat exhibiting little or no 3 D have been at or near the ideal 3 D distances Try effect OR to keep your foreground objects as close to 6 ii certain objects especially in the foreground feet from the camera as possible and your jump around and are hard to focus on as you main subject between 15 and 22 feet from the view the print camera for outdoor shots 10 to 14 feet for in door shots Do not photograph objects closer than 5 1 2 feet 8 You received fewer 3 D prints than you expected 8 a Since your N8000 ca
20. the Picture Looking into the viewfinder eyepiece 14 you will see a bright line frame an outline of the image area in which you can compose your photograph quickly and www orphancameras com ENGLISH accurately This frame serves as a guide to show you which objects in the scene will ac tually be in your 3 dimensional photograph 6 Viewing a Typical 3 Dimensional Scene When composing your pictures move around while you are looking through the camera s viewfinder Take the photograph when you see the most pleasing arrange ment making sure that everything you want 12 in the photograph is inside the bright line frame WHEN COMPOSING YOUR PIC TURES AVOID SUBJECTS OR OBJECTS IN THE SCENE CLOSER TO YOU THAN 5 1 2 FEET This will enable you to com pose beautiful 3 dimensional photographs which are in sharp crisp focus For other suggestions on composing 3 D pictures con sult the section of this manual titled Guide lines for Taking the Best 3 D Photos 7 Taking the Picture Because the lenses are prefocused no manual adjustments are required Simply hold the camera steady and press gently down on the shutter release button 3 until you hear a click 8 Advancing the Film Before you take the next picture ad vance the film by moving the film advance lever 6 to the right as far as it will go and letting it return to its original position You are now ready to shoot again
21. the camera visually overlaps another object at a different distance The most ef fective 3 D photos have overlapping objects in the foreground midground and back ground of the composition When your Nishika 3 D photos are processed a key main subject must be selected by the printing technician This key subject will be the focal point of the photo graph and objects that share its distance from the camera will exhibit the most clarity Objects either far in front or far behind the key subject may be slightly less sharp Several guidelines are used by Nishika technicians to determine the key subject of a 3 D photo If there is only one person in the picture that person will be chosen as the key subject If there are two people at dif ferent distances from the camera the key subject will be the closer person In photos where there are more than two people at dif ferent distances from the camera the key subject will be the person most centrally lo cated in the midrange of the composition Finally for photos without people the key subject will be the main subject as deter mined by the technician and will usually be centrally located in the midrange of the com position The following guidelines will help you take maximum advantage of the 3 D poten tial of the Nishika system ENGLISH General 3 D Guidelines ie A Correct Vilu 5 Re i J BA Age Incorrect i oe A 2 Include f
22. ts such as the Nishika Twin Light 3010 which provides high performance lighting and ease of operation under low light condi tions 10 Battery Tester Switch This switch activates the battery test cir cuit The battery indicator light 5 lights up when the batteries have sufficient charge for the camera to operate 11 Rewind Knob The rewind knob serves two purposes 1 when used in conjunction with the rewind release button to rewind the film smoothly during unloading 2 when pulled up to open the camera back 12 Rewind Crank This crank folds out for convenient turn ing of the rewind knob 13 Eyelets for Shoulder Strap Two sturdy metal eyelets built into the camera body allow the easy attachment of the shoulder strap www orphancameras com ENGLISH 14 Viewfinder The viewfinder provides direct viewing of the subject and facilitates the framing and composition of photographs 15 Rewind Release Button The rewind release button disengages the sprocket wheel from the film advance mechanism thereby making it possible to rewind the film This button located on the underside of the camera must be pushed in before rewinding the film It is important that this button be used ONLY when rewinding the film Once pushed the button remains locked in the rewind position until the film ad vance lever 6 is operated 16 Film Pressure Plate The film pressure plate on the inside of the camera back holds t
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