Fuji GX-680 Owner's Manual
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1. FUJIFILM GX680III GX68OIIIS Professional Professional QAM Ol BARCODE NSTRUCCIONES SYSTEM NAMES OF PARTS BEZEICHNUNG DER TEILE NOMENCLATURE NOMENCLATURA 7 12 8 2 13 19 A 3 14 20 4 hey L pa 6 Q e m 21 _ 7 8 9 10 17 2 AT 23 af ECH 000 42 43 37 44 SS 45 be 46 47 Camera Body Liquid Crystal Display LCD Film Holder EN Liquid Crystal Display LCD Kameragehause Flissigkristallanzeige LCD Fl ssigkristallanzeige LCD des Filmhalters Typ HN Affichage cristaux liquides LCD du boitier de l appareil Affichage cristaux liquides LCD de porte film Visualizador de cristal l quido LCD de la caja de la c mara Visualizador de cristal l quido LCD del portapel cula 45 9 Auro H e A ZS 3888 88 SES m m 6 4 5 54 KThe diagram shows all crystal displays in the state Zur Erleichterung der Ubersicht zeigt die Abbildung alle Anzeigen im eingeschalteten Zustand dessin pr sente tous l ments de l affichage l tat allum diagrama muestra todas las visualizaciones del LCD en el estado activado eec 24 ww 32 mmm 1 0 BELIS MS I IMMIIIIIILI 19 Fig 23 Fig 18 an emm Fig2. B 8 1 400 second and EY The flash will synchronize with all shutter speeds since the shutter is the interlens type The Shutter Speed Selector cannot be set to intermediate speeds speeds not shown on the scale 5 SETTING THE APERTURE SELECTOR Fig 20 21 The aperture is set by using the Aperture Selector located on the side of the lens barrel Each step is provided with a click stop Aperture Scale Fig 20 A The aperture can be set to intermediate values values not shown on the scale Since the GX680 I is an interlens shutter type single lens reflex cam era focusing is normally done with the aperture wide open To preview the depth of field of your picture just push down the Stop down Lever located on the left hand side when looking from the lens Stop down Lever Fig 21 A Aperture Scale Fig 21 B Side aperture scale Fig 21 C Aperture Selector Fig 21 D 6 TAKING FLASH PICTURES Fig 22 23 The GX680 II has a Hotshoe on the lens mounting and a Sync Socket on the body Both are X contacts And since the shutter is the interlens type flash will synchronize with all shutter speeds Hotshoe Fig 22 A Sync Socket Fig 23 A Shutter Release Fig 23 B Use of M class bulbs is not allowed If used the camera may be broken Caution You can use infrared synchronizers that are designed to synchronize cordless flash and camera but practically all of these devices are equipped with built in
3. blinks also Further the Electronic Warning Buzzer will sound 12 times and all cam era movements will stop When the above warning is issued in practically all cases the cause of the trouble is poor Lens or Film Holder contact If you think that is the trouble spot dismount the Lens and or Film Holder and clean the contact areas thoroughly with an air blower Then advance the first one frame and check the camera operations e The GX680II monitors the condition of the Mirror Light Shield and Film Transport Unit with a photo coupler and stops all camera move ments in case of trouble This safety measure has been adopted to avoid the worst possible situation that can be encountered in picture taking that is making the serious mistake of shooting with a dam aged camera and getting unexposed frames When the contact across the film holder IIIN and camera is poor A will blink the camera illustration will go out in the LCD on the film holder and the battery mark will light or blink 2 INCORRECT EXPOSURE WARNING MONITOR Fig 14 When a subject is photographed light passes through the lens and ex poses the film but it is reflected back at the same time The light sensor in the camera body detects the quantity of light that is reflected back and indicates the amount of exposure that has been furnished on the LCD of the camera body The exposure amount furnished is indicated on the LCD regardless of
4. system differs Set the Mode Switch to MULTI Advance the film with the Film Wind Button The Film Wind Button operates under the MULTI mode only With the LF Lensboard Adapter used A of the camera s LCD and the lens illustration of the film holder s LCD will blink but these do not mean any trouble You may use as it is The large size lenses that can be used With standard rails Fujinon CM 180 A 180 SF 180 With extension rails Fujinon CM 210 CM 250 A 240 T 300 If you are using lenses other than those just mentioned check to make sure the lens back element does not protrude from the back of the lensboard because it can knock against the mirror and damage it ENGLISH 25 HSI TON3 26 CAMERA CARE Your camera is a precision instrument that needs careful handling The following will show you how to care for your camera e Wipe off rain and water droplets from your camera with a piece of clean and dry cloth After taking pictures in salt water atmosphere near the ocean wipe off the camera exterior with a piece of clean cloth so as to thoroughly remove the salt content e Do not use solvents such as thinner or alcohol to remove smudges from your camera Remove dust with a brush and an air blower and wipe off the camera exterior with a piece of lint free soft cloth such as a piece of silicon cloth e Remove dust and debris from the lens glass and viewfinder with lens brush and an air blower Fingermarks and smud
5. E For film advance starting refer to page 21 2 Film Holder IIN mounted on the camera Fig 31 When the camera switch has been turned off the LCD makes the same indications as the Film Holder alone Set the camera switch to ON SINGLE CONTINUE or MULTI The camera illustrations will light or blink and battery mark will go out 3 OPENING AND CLOSING THE CAMERA BACK Fig 32 The Camera Back Lock is located on the back of the Film Holder in the left hand side To open the Camera Back lift up the Camera Back Lock and push it down Erect and push down Fig 32 A B To close it replace the Camera Back with the Lock lifted up then snap down the Lock 4 INSERTING AND EXTRACTING THE FILM HOLDER S INNER FRAME Fig 33 Squeeze the two center projections in the top and bottom of the Inner Frame toward the arrow The lock pin with the Film Holder will be released and the Inner Frame can be extracted To insert squeeze the top and bottom projections toward the arrow and push it in Pull the Inner Frame center to make sure that the Inner Frame has been inserted and locked correctly in the Film Holder Upper surface of the inner frame Fig 33 A 5 LOADING THE TAKE UP SPOOL AND FILM Fig 34 Insert the spool in the Take up Gear located in the top of the Inner Frame side and insert the film in the opposite side Both spool and film are loaded by pulling up the Spool Holders provided on the bottom side of
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7. diopter magnifying glass Magnifying glasses ranging from 4 to 3 di opters are also available Optional accessory Requires an extra cost so that you can choose one that exactly fits your eyesight The magnify ing glass is secured to the mounting plate by means of a bayonet screw To dismount turn it to the left Diopter correction lens magnifying glass Fig 64 A Turn left to dismount Fig 64 B 8 TAKING HAND HELD SHOTS Fig 65 To keep the camera still when taking hand held shots hold it firmly with both hands focus the lens with the left hand and operate the Shutter Release with the right thumb You can keep it even steadier by using the camera s Neckstrap Op tional accessory Requires an extra cost 9 TAKING PICTURES WITH INSTANT FILMS Fig 66 The GX680II s Instant Film Holders will let you take pictures with Fuji FP 100C color FP 100B mono chrome instant films and other peel apart type instant films of the same size To shoot with Instant Film Holder I you ll have to set the camera s Mode Switch to MULTI To shoot with Instant Film Holder I you can set the Mode Switch to either SINGLE CONTINUE or MULTI Instant Film Holder Fig 66 A Lock Lever Fig 66 B 10 USING LARGE SIZE LENSES The LF Lensboard Adapter optional extra lets you take pictures with large size lenses mounted on a Linhof Technika type lensboara However shooting must be done with the mirror up because the shutter
8. Press in the DATA ISO Button AUTO ISO will light for the ISO num ber allowing automatic ISO setting after the film is set to the first frame e When setting the film speed to a desired speed after the film has been set to the first frame use the Up Down Dial Depress the DATA ISO Button once again The blinking ISO number will change to lighting indicating that the film speed has been set completely After setting the film to the first frame automatically under AUTO ISO mode if ISO is set manually AUTO will blink indicating that the set ISO number differs from the actual ISO number When the loaded film is not properly stretched validity date expired film is used or incorrectly stored film is used the data may not be read correctly When AUTO ISO blinks after setting the film to the first frame bar code reading error the shutter lock actuates Correct the ISO number setting manually The camera will operate normally now 2 When conventional films are used Fig 38 Up Down Dial Fig 38 A DATA ISO Button Fig 38 B Revolve the Up Down Dial to set the film to a desired ISO number De press the DATA ISO Button The blinking ISO number will change to lighting indicating that the film speed has been set completely Even if a wrong ISO number is set result of photography will not be affected at all However when data are printed outside the picture frame the density will be affected In addition th
9. To wind the film in mid roll use this button The film will not advance even if the FILM WIND Button is depressed under any other modes than MULTI mode If the Mode Switch is switched on and left as it is it will automatically switch off in 15 minutes To switch it on again first switch it to OFF and then to the mode you want This applies only when the camera is being powered by the batteries 2 USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE Fig 17 If the camera is ready for shooting just press down the Shutter Release to take your picture Shutter Release Fig 17 A 3 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SHUTTER RELEASE I Fig 18 Plug the Remote control Shutter Release into the camera s Remote control Socket and if the camera is ready for shooting take your picture by pressing down its Release Button The hook on the grip is used for hanging the grip on the tripod s panning rod or some other convenient place when not in use If you are using the Remote control Shutter Release and have set the camera so that exposure will be more than 2 stops over or under an electronic warning buzzer will turn on to warn you To adjust the sound level of the buzzer see the instructions on page 24 A Remote control Shutter Release of the former type cannot be used Be sure to use Remote control Shutter Release 4 SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED SELECTOR Fig 19 AE Mode Lock Fig 19 A Shutter Speed Selector Fig 19 B The possible settings
10. a click Hyphenated reference line Fig 7 A Dismounting Fig 7 B Mounting Fig 7 C Revolving Lock Fig 7 D 2 Dismounting Fig 8 First make sure the Dark Slide is inserted in the Film Holder Next while pushing the Revolving Lock of the camera body turn the Film Holder 45 to the left and dismount it The Film Holder is set horizontally Fig 8 A 3 Revolving Fig 9 10 To change the position of the Film Holder III N from horizontal to vertical turn it 90 to the right and from vertical to horizontal turn it 90 to the left You ll have to press in the Revolving Lock to do it It will fall into the correct vertical or horizontal position with a loud click Vertical to horizontal Fig 9 A Horizontal to vertical Fig 9 B Revolving Lock Fig 9 C The Film Holder is set vertically Fig 10 A Revolving can be done with the Dark Slide removed You ll have to press in the Revolving Lock to mount dismount and revolve the Film Holder but once you press it in and move the Holder even slightly you can take your finger off it There is no need to hold it down 4 Dark Slide handling Fig 11 The camera has the Dark Slide Pocket When taking pictures be sure to insert the sliding cover in this pocket so that you won t misplace or lose it The film holder cannot be dismounted with the sliding cover drawn out as it is locked Detach the film holder MN after inserting the sliding
11. batteries e Film Holder IIN Revolving interchangeable 120 220 switching Changing the inner frame e Automatic first frame set by itself with film speed setting function ISO 25 up to 3200 in every 1 3 step e Corresponding to bar code system films Automatic ISO reading 120 220 sensing type of film sensing e Built in outside picture frame data printing year month day hour minute shooting data exposure compensation only when AE finder is used serial number e LCD indications Exposure counter date shooting data picture size battery checker total number of shot counter 120 220 discrimina tion camera self check warning e LCD back light illumination EL type e Multi format mask optional e With dark slide pocket memo space film reminder slot e Power source CR2 DL CR 3V Lithium x2 6V e Film advancing Automatic No start mark setting required e Motor driven S C I M switching over e With last frame notifying buzzer e Automatic winding after exposing the last frame e Film advancing speed About one second per frame when 6 x 8 format is used e Exposure Counter Additive type counter on LCD Number of exposures Film running E sign Total number of shots of film holder alone Specifications and performance are subject to change without advance notice
12. cover II LCD INFORMATION PANEL 1 STAND BY MONITOR The LCD will show you the condition of the batteries whether the cam era is ready to take pictures or not whether the lens and Film Holder are properly mounted or not whether the Sliding Cover is in or out and whether the Shutter Speed Selector is set to the selective or AE mode and whether the camera is behaving normally or not action of the shut ter blades movements of the mirror and light shield and behavior of the faulty film transport 1 Readiness to take pictures Fig 12 The lighting or blinking LCD will tell you whether you can just press down the Shutter Release to take your picture or not This signal is based on whether the contacts are correctly connected or not when the Lens and Film Holder are mounted or whether the Sliding Cover is in or out and whether the Shutter Speed Selector is set to the selective or AE mode Camera ready If the camera is ready to take pictures the LCD on the Camera will turn off except for the battery mark and the LCD on the Film Holder will turn on indicating all the camera illustrations Camera unready If any one of the conditions just mentioned is not in proper order will blink and the camera won t operate At the same time the camera illus tration of the unready part blinks on the LCD of the Film Holder III N Check the condition again When the camera behaves abnormally and the shutter release is
13. flash A few of them however operate on built in LEDs and slow response receivers Be careful when you use these time lag units because they can sometimes fail to fire the flash 7 USING THE FINDER HOOD 1 Expanding the hood Fig 24 Just lift the hood cover up and it will spring into position by itself Opening Notch Fig 24 A 2 Using the magnitier Fig 25 When you look at the camera from the back you will see a small lever near the Opening Notch in the right hand side of the Finder Hood To flip up the Magnifier just slide this lever to the right To put it away push down the Magnifier Board Putting away the Magnifier Fig 25 A Magnifier Fig 25 B Magnifier Lever Fig 25 C Flipping up the Magnifier Fig 25 D Collapsing the Finder Hood Fig 25 E 3 Folding down the hood After putting the Magnifier away place your thumbs against both sides of the Hood along the hinges and push them inward That s all The Hood will collapse and fold down by itself 4 Mounting and dismounting the finder hood Fig 26 To dismount the Finder Hood slide it toward the lens while pressing in two Finder Lock Release Buttons To mount insert the projected portion of the Finder Hood into the recess on the camera body and slide it toward the holder Finder Lock Fig 26 A Dismounting Fig 26 B Mounting Fig 26 C 8 FRAMING YOUR PICTURE Fig 27 The frames for horizontal and vertical composition are marked out with olack lines
14. in the viewfinder These are used by revolving the Film Holder LN to the desired position When the Film Holder is revolved into horizontal position the Fram g Indicator will appear in the top and bottom of the Finder and when it s revolved into vertical position the Framing Indicator will appear in the left and right sides of the Finder Framing Indicator Fig 27 A e f you are using Instant Film Holder II you can attach a framing mask to it that interlocks with the Finder s Framing Indicator f you are using Instant Film Holder remember the Framing Indica tor will remain fixed in vertical frame position only e f you are using Finder Screen for 6x6cm and 6x4 5cm size you will not be able to see the Framing Indicator Remember that the position where vertical Film Holder position is revolved 90 is the horizontal position Notice for mirror rejection e Since the mirror length is restricted by the body construction depend ing on how far the bellows is drawn out you may not be able to see the upper edge of the Finder image With a 250mm focal length lens or longer the upper edge of the Finder image will be rejected even if the lens is set to infinity e On account of the restricted mirror the upper edge of the Finder im age may be rejected when camera front movements are employed particularly tilt ups and fails e Moreover since the image circle of the GX680 Il s interchangeable lenses have room to spare e
15. the Inner Frame Film Take up Gear Fig 34 A Upper surface of the inner frame Fig 34 B Spool Holders Fig 34 C Bottom surface of the inner frame Fig 34 D There are separate inner frames individually for 120 and 220 roll films Use inner frames according to the film sizes 6 POSITIONING THE FILM START MARK Fig 35 With the photo coupler in the Film Holder GX680II keeps constant check on the paper leader trailer and film and senses the bar code of a bar code film With this system the camera can position the first frame correctly without lining up start mark in the Inner Frame and the film start mark precisely Just insert the leader paper into the slot on the take up spool The claw in the slot will then hook the round opening on the leader paper tip causing the leader paper no longer pulled out Wind the paper leader on the take up spool up to such an extent as that the start mark appears in the left side Film loading diagram Fig 35 A In the case of 220 roll film there is quite a bit of space between the tip of the paper leader and the start mark You can therefore wind the front end of the paper leader on the take up spool and insert the Inner Frame into the Film Holder even if you cannot see the film start mark at all 7 AUTOMATIC FIRST FRAME SETTING 1 Film Holder mounted on the body To set the film to the first frame insert the Inner Frame loaded with film into the Film Holder and close the C
16. the nature of the exposing light be it daylight tungsten light or flash light More than 2 stops over Fig 14 A Within 2 stops over or under Fig 14 B More than 2 stops under Fig 14 C 1 BY sign If the aperture and shutter speed are set so that exposure will come within 2 stops over or under BM sign lights to indicate that the exposure iS proper 2 Plus or Minus sign If the aperture and shutter speed are set so that exposure will be more than 2 stops over or under or sign lights to indicate the exposure is improper This will give you a rough idea right after you finish taking a shot of the kind of exposure you will get and also point out the aperture and shut ter speed setting mistake you made Moreover if you are using the Remote control Shutter Release and the exposure you have set is more than 2 stops over or under an electronic warning buzzer 700Hz will buzz intermittently for five seconds If the camera is not loaded with film the internal sensor will measure the light reflected by the film pressure plate normally causing the sign to light Be sure to set the camera for the speed of the film you are using Refer to USING THE FILM HOLDER HN Setting film speed ISO If you are using an Instant Film this function will not operate Since the reflection index of roll film may differ by about one f stop between brands this indication should be used o
17. their original positions If you don t you may get partly fuzzy pictures that is pictures with de graded edges With a standard bellows you won t be able to use full camera move ments if it is compressed The best thing you can do in such cases is to change to a wideangle bellows VI OTHER PROCEDURES 1 ADJUSTING THE SOUND LEVEL THE INCCRRECT EXPO SURE WARNING BUZZER Fig 57 If the exposure you have set is more than two stops over or under an electronic warning buzzer 700 Hz built in the grip of the Remote con trol Shutter Release will turn on and buzz intermittently for five sec onds You can adjust its sound level if you wish To reduce the volume of the sound or switch it off turn the adjuster to the right and to increase the volume turn it to the left High Fig 57 A Low Off Fig 57 B To avoid damaging the buzzer however do not set the adjuster be yond the left and right stop points marked with dots Fig 57 C 2 SHOOTING WITH THE MIRROR UP Fig 58 If you are taking long exposure shots such as close ups or if you want to avoid the time lag of the mirror movement to shoot a fast moving sub ject just shoot with the mirror up This is the way to do it After focusing the lens through the Finder bring the mirror up by pushing up the MIR ROR Up Down Switch then take your picture After shooting with the mirror up bring the mirror down again by pushing the Switch down MIRROR Up Down Sw
18. 1m or 5m long cord op tional accessory e Mirror Motorized auto return built in the camera body mirror can be raised or lowered by electric switch e Multiple Exposure By setting the mode switch to MULTI automatic film advance after mul tiple exposure by pressing in camera s film wind button e Viewfinder single lens reflex waist level screen Interchangeable focusing screens standard screen is a matte screen with microprism center otandard finder hood is the collapsible one touch folding and erecting type e Equipped with a 2 5x magnification 1 diopter magnifier for fine focusing e Interchangeable with 4 3 2 0 1 2 and 3 diopter magnifi ers optional accessories Angle finder optional accessory Field of view 97 covers 8 x 8cm format with room to spare Framing indicator appears in the finder when the film holder is revolved to indicate vertical and horizontal positions of the mask e Focusing By extending and compressing the bellows by means of focusing knobs on both sides of the body provided with focus lock lever e 65mm maximum bellows extension e Provision for using 40mm and 80mm extension rails e Interchangeable bellows long and wide angle bellows are optional accessories e Camera Movements Do not apply to GX680 IIS Equipped for employing camera front movements e ohifts 15mm left and right e Rise 15mm e Fall 13mm e Swings 12 left and right e ilts 12 up and down Dependin
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20. Month Day Hour Number of Total Shots ISO Frame No Serial No 60 Type of Film 67 Picture Size when mask inserted Battery Checker 69 Exposure Counter Camera Monitor SPECIAL FEATURES The GX680 II Professional is designed primarily for taking studio photo graphs which constitute the bulk of the work done by professional pho tographers and studio work consists mainly of portrait still life and merchandise photography that invariably demands extremely subtle light ing and sophisticated photographic techniques Equipped to meet the most critical professional requirements and built for ease of use to enable the user to concentrate heart and soul on his subject it is truly a professional camera for the pros The professional photographer who holds the GX680III in his hands is sure to be inspired by a new creative urge 1 Employment of multi formats for pros Based on the 6x8cm the actual picture size is 56x76mm format which is ideal for subject framing and which provides print cropping and press trimming with a high trimming efficiency you can select 6x7cm 6x6cm and 6x4 5cm formats freely by replacing aperture masks Further the built in revolving back lets you freely use the frames either vertically or horizontally 2 Motor drive SLR system lets you concentrate on your subject Built for the pro and with emphasis on ease of use its motor drive for rapid sequence shooting electronically controlled interlens shutter and SLR f
21. al axis during camera front movements Lens Lock Release To activate the lens lock the lens lock release must first be pushed in This two step action is used to prevent disengaging the lens inad vertently Call Light Button for the LCD on Camera Pressing in this button will light up part of the LCD Total Shots Indicator Button By counting number of shots on the camera body lens and each film holder it shows on an LCD the aggregate number of shots in units of 100 You will be able to know whether the camera needs overhauling or periodical maintenance 55 Number Button Pressing in this button will allow you to check the frame number and to set frame number printing in the outside picture frame The frame number is set by pressing in this button and by turning the up down dial 1st FRAME SET Button With the film holder alone pressing in this button will cause the film to be set to the first frame automatically DATA ISO Button Pressing in this button will allow you to check the film speed ISO and to set data printing in the outside picture frame The film speed ISO is set by pressing in this button and by turning the up down dial DATE Button Pressing in this button will set year month day hour minute printings in the outside picture frame The year month day hour minute cor rection is made by pressing in this button and by turning the up down dial Call Light Button for the LCD on Fil
22. amera Back Next Set the Mode Switch to ON e Pull out the Sliding Cover causing the switch to turn ON e Close the camera back causing the switch to turn ON With all three switches turned on the film will be automatically advanced and set to the first frame Further even if the Mode Switch is set to OFF the film can be advanced and set to the first frame by depressing the 1st FRAME SET Button on the Film Holder TIN With the dark slide inserted The above system applies to both Inner Frames for 120 and 220 roll films 2 Film Hoider II N alone Fig 36 Insert the Inner Frame loaded with film into the Film Holder and close the Camera Back Open the Mode Button Cover and depress the 1st FRAME SET Button The film will be advanced and set to the first frame This does not work when no sliding cover has been inserted 1st FRAME SET Button Fig 36 A 8 SETTING FILM SPEED ISO 1 When bar code films are used Fig 37 Up Down Dial Fig 37 A DATA ISO Button Fig 37 B Open the Mode Button Cover and keep depressing the DATA ISO but ton for 2 seconds or longer The Film Holder s LCD will cause the ISO number to blink At the same time blinks on the LCD of the body indicating that the ISO number is being set e Revolve the Up Down Dial toward Down side counterclockwise to let AUTO ISO light The ISO number of the film used last will blink When the film used last is not a bar code film will blink
23. camera is provided in the bottom with a 1 4 inch tripod socket and a 3 8 inch tripod socket Mount the camera on a tripod or camera stand securely 1 4 inch Tripod Socket Fig 1 A 3 8 inch Tripod Socket Fig 1 B Be sure to use a heavily built tripod or camera stand that is equipped with a sturdy mounting head 2 POWER SOURCE The GX6801ll can be used with three CR 123A DL 123A lithium batteries 1 Using lithium batteries First set the Mode Switch to OFF and then push the Battery Compart ment Cover Lock toward the arrow to open the Battery Compartmen Cover Fig 2 Insert the batteries in the Battery Compartment with the plus and minus ends set as illustrated on the Battery Compartment and close the Battery Compartment Cover Fig 3 CR 123A DL 123A 3V Lithium x 3 Fig 3 A Change the three batteries at the same time and always use new batteries Do not mix new and old ones B Check the batteries Set the Mode Switch to SINGLE Then the Stand by Monitor is actu ated The monitor will not be actuated and the camera will not operate un less the batteries are correctly loaded B Check the battery capacity Fig 4 The Stand by Monitor indications D Battery capacity OK Lighting Fig 4 A 2 Battery capacity Insufficient Lighting Fig 4 B Change the batteries with new ones 3 Battery capacity Gone Blinking Fig 4 C The shutter lock works Change the batteries with new ones Three new batteries
24. dually for 120 and 220 e With Film Holder alone the film can be set to the first frame 1 LOADING BATTERIES Fig 29 Slide the Battery Compartment Cover on the bottom of the Film Holder HN to the arrow and detach it Insert the batteries in the Battery Compartment with the plus and minus ends set as illustrated on the Battery Compartment and close the Compartment Cover When the battery mark lights on the LCD of the Film Holder the batteries have been loaded correctly Batteries CR2 DL CR2 3V Lithium x2 When the batteries are changed all the set data will be erased Be sure to reset When the batteries are changed with the Film Holder mounted on the camera the power of which has been turned on how ever the data will be remained as they are 2 FILM HOLDER I N S LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD 1 Film Holder alone Fig 30 When the Film Holder has not been loaded with a film the Exposure Counter will indicate 0 and the LCD will indicate type of the inner frame picture size battery mark printing set and film speed ISO When the film winding completes and it is set to the first frame the Exposure Counter will indicate 1 When bar code film is used and 120 220 is blinking the film has not agreed with the inner frame Change the inner frame with a cor rect one Refer to page 20 Before opening the Camera Back make sure that the Exposure Counter indicates 0 or
25. e Exposure Warning Monitor will indicate a light measuring result under the set ISO num ber NL 9 PRINTING DATA OUTSIDE PICTURE FRAME Fig 39 The data under the set mode will be printed outside the picture frame The printed data are DATE year month day TIME hour minute DATE TIME DATA exposure data and SERIAL NUMBER frame num ber Whenever each mode button is depressed the indication will change sequentially Stop depressing the button when the desired mode is indi cated The set mode will light for 3 seconds after leaving your finger from the button and then go out However the LCD will indicate the printing mode indicating that the camera has been set to the desired mode Limited data printing when using 6x4 5 format mask When using the 6x4 5 format mask one out of the following five data must be selected Year month day DATE Hour minute TIME Year month day hour minute DATE TIME AV TV and Frame No The diagram shows all crystals displays in the on state Fig 39 A FRAME No Fig 39 B 1st FRAME SET Fig 39 C DATE TIME DATE TIME Fig 39 D ISO DATA Setting of correction points in each setting mode Fig 39 E ENGLISH 21 HSI19N3 22 1 Setting the date and time Fig 40 Year month day Fig 41 A Hour minute Fig 41 B Year month day Hour minute Fig 41 C Month day year Fig 41 D Month day year Hour minute Fig 41 E Day month year Fig 41 F Day mon
26. ealizing the special feature 5 A full fledged professional system camera A group of lenses a variety of film holders a remote control shutter re lease and various other accessories for expanding the camera s pic ture taking scope which were developed after thorough researches into professional needs are available to the user 6 Use of a bar code system film With a bar code system film used erroneous film setting and controls are perfectly prevented Automatic film speed ISO setting e Erroneous 120 220 use warning e Automatic data printing density setting by each reversal negative film and monographic film What is a Bar Code System The film speed ISO type of the film 120 220 and other data are re corded in a bar code format on the seal which connects the leader paper with the film The Fujifilm s bar code system allows the camera reading this bar code and setting the film speed and type of the film automati cally B Easy loading film Conventional film EE Easy loading film This system allows the film to be easily and correctly loaded simply by inserting the leader paper into the slot on the take up spool To be more specific the round opening in the leader paper head is hooked to the claw on the slot of the take up spool The leader paper is properly stretched preventing the roll from slackening and the film is loaded com pletely GX680 Il S is not equipped with camera mo
27. ease It can be used for measuring the flash exposure range from camera position as well as for checking sync cord severance and faulty cord connection 12 Strap eyelet For installing the strap 13 Shutter Release It is operated by pressing it down with the right thumb so that the camera can be kept still even when taking hand held shots Stop down Lever It lets you preview the depth of field of your picture through the viewfinder easily 5 Aperture Selector It is located on the lens right side to prevent moving it inadvertently and is provided with click stops at each step 8 Focus Lock Lever It keeps the lens fixed in precise focus 12 Focusing Knobs Two large knobs one on each side of the camera let you focus the lens easily Collapsible Finder Hood It springs up and folds down with a finger s touch 19 Bellows You can change the bellows to suit the situation to wide angle bel lows if you are using camera front movements and to long bellows if you are taking close ups GO Rise Fall Knobs To use the rise or fall movement to change the position of the objects in your picture loosen these knobs 63 Shift Knob To shift the camera front laterally to the left or right to change the position of the objects in your picture loosen this knob 24 Side Cover Lock Release Button When using the Battery Holder Ill the side cover must be detached This button releases the lock 2 Tilt Knobs To tilt the camera front upward or dow
28. ertical frame exposure 6 x 8cm format 56 x 76mm actual picture size 6 x 7cm format 56 x 69mm actual picture size 6 x 6cm format 56 x 56mm actual picture size 6 x 4 5cm format 56 x 41 5mm actual picture size e Film 120 half length roll film 4 exposures 5 exposures 6 exposures 8 exposures 120 roll film 10 exposures 12 exposures 16 exposures 220 roll film 20 exposures 24 exposures 32 exposures Instant film FOTORAMA FP series instant films and other peel apart instant films of the same size Separate film holders for instant films Optional format mask is used e Lens Interchangeable Currently available optional lenses can be used Standard lens EBC Fujinon GX M 135mm f 5 6 Mounting By means of interchangeable lensboards Filter diameter Thread diameter 82mm Outer diameter 85mm The M for type Il lens is equipped with a memory to store total number of shots data lens alone e Shutter 1 electricaliy controlled interlens shutter B 8 1 400 sec shutter speeds provided with aperture selector and depth of field preview le ver interchangeable lenses built in motor cocks and releases the shut ter e Synchronization X contact Flash synchronizes with all shutter speeds M class bulbs cannot be used Hotshoe on lens mounting Provided with sync socket on camera body and sync test button e Shutter Release Electromagnetic operation Special remote control shutter release M with
29. g on the lens being used maximum movements may not be possible if shifts and turns are combined e Exposure Monitor Provides over underexposure warning by directly measuring the light intensity reflected by the film surface EV5 19 ISO 100 e Camera s LCD indicates exposures e Over underexposure warning by means of an electronic buzzer when using the remote control shutter release e Camera s LCD Power on or off shooting stand by battery checker incorrect exposure warning abnormal camera behavior e Audible Electronic Warning Last frame incorrect exposure when using remote control shutter re lease adjustable buzzer volume e Power Source CH 123A DL 123A 3V Lithium x3 9V e Others e Spirit level e LF lensboard adapter optional which permits shooting with large size lenses mounted on Linhof Technika type lensbaords Shooting is done with the mirror up e Dimensions amp Weight GX680II 188 W x 222 L x 213 H mm 2690 g GX680 IS 188 W x 222 L x 187 H mm 2350 g with collapsible finder hood standard bellows and finder screen with out batteries GX680II 188 W x 274 L x 213 H mm 40709 GX680 IIS 188 W x 274 L x 187 H mm 3730 g Camera body standard accessories Fujinon GX M 135mm lens and film holder with inner frame 120 without batteries ENGLISH 27 HSI IEN 28 Accessories included Collapsible finder hood standard bellows finder screen front and back body caps three lithium
30. ges are removed by wiping gently in a circular motion with a clean wad of cotton moist ened with lens cleaning fluid commercially available Always start from the center then gradually move out to the edges Soil and dust in the contacts are usually the cause of all electrical troubles If any symptom pointing to electrical trouble is detected check the battery contacts and other contact points for battery leak age hand grease rust from salt and harmful gases and dust and debris If the symptom persists even after cleaning bring the camera to your nearest Fuji s Service Station for inspection As mentioned above dust and debris in the contacts cause a poor contact Remove dust and and debris with a brush and an air blower e The mirror and the backside of the focusing screen are prone to abra sion Keep your fingers off these parts e Immersing your camera in water will usually result in damage that is beyond repair In the event you drop your camera in water take it immediately to your nearest Fuji s Service Station to see what can be done To keep your camera in top shape at all times have it checked by a qualified technician about once a year or at least once in two years If you haven t used your camera for a long time or if you are using it in an important assignment be sure to check it thoroughly and take some test shots before using it word on the LCD Ai about 60 C the LCD might blackout but it will
31. h a rubber eraser The Film Reminder Slot is used for inserting the top cover of the film box so that you won t forget which film you are using Film Reminder Slot Fig 49 A Memo Space Fig 49 B 16 SLIDING IN SLIDING OUT AND PUTTING AWAY THE DARK SLIDE Fig 50 Fit the leading edge of the Dark Slide to the slot guide and push it all the way in The slot inlet is marked white so that you can see it even in dim light To pull out the Dark Slide hold its finger grip When the Film Holder is dismounted from the camera a safety device locks the Dark Slide so that it cannot be pulled out The Dark Slide has no front or back side both sides are the same If the Film Holder IIIN is dismounted from the camera but you want to pull out the Dark Slide just press in the Lock Pin and pull it out When taking pictures pull the Dark Slide out and keep it in the Dark olide Pocket so that you won t misplace or lose it Fig 51 Lock Pin Fig 51 A 17 WINDING AND UNLOADING THE FILM Fig 52 Since the GX680 III GX680II S is a motor driven camera the film will automatically advance to the next frame each time the Shutter Release is depressed After insuring that the Exposure Counter shows the E sign open the Camera Back take out the Film Holder s inner frame and unload the film Next to prevent the film from loosening seal it tightly with the End Seal V CAMERA MOVEMENTS 68 5 has no camera movement f
32. ilms 10 Using large size lenses CAMERA CARE SPECIFICATIONS 6 M P ON NAMES OF PARTS D Shutter Speed Selector 2 AE Mode Lock 3 FILM WIND Button 4 Mode Switch 5 Mode Switch Lock Lever 6 Dark Slide 2 Communication Connector 8 Remote control Shutter Release Socket 9 MIRROR Up Down Switch 40 Sync Socket 1 Sync Test Button 12 Strap eyelet 13 Shutter Release 14 Stop down Lever 19 Aperture Selector 8 Focus Lock Lever 17 Focusing Knobs 8 Collapsible Finder Hood Bellows 20 Rise Fall Knobs en Front Bar Lock Screw ENGLISH HSI ENZ 12 22 Front Bar 63 Shift Knob 64 Side Cover Lock Release Button 25 Tilt Knobs Swing Lever Dark Slide Pocket Memo Space 29 Camera Back Lock Film Reminder Slot 6 Revolving Lock 62 Aperture Indicator Window 63 Lens Lock Finder Lock Release Buttons in two places 85 Spirit Level Mode Button Cover 87 Up Down Dial Hotshoe Lens Lock Release 40 Camera Body Liquid Crystal Display LCD 4 Call Light Button for the LCD on Camera 42 Total Shots Indicator Button FRAME Number Button 1st FRAME SET Button 45 DATA ISO Button DATE Button 47 Call Light Button for the LCD on Film Holder 48 Film Holder DN Liquid Crystal Display LCD Battery Checker 60 Stand by Monitor 6D Incorrect exposure Warning Monitor 62 Automatic Film Speed Setting 63 Film Speed 64 Print Sign F gt T T 65 AV TV Year
33. itch Fig 58 A Mirror up Fig 58 B Mirror down Fig 58 C If you are using a large size lens mounted on a Linhof board on the GX680 II you ll have to shoot with the mirror In this case you ll need an LF Lensboard Adapter Refer to page 25 3 USING SYNC TEST BUTTON Fig 59 This button lets you test from camera position the flash that is clipped into the Hotshoe or connected to the Sync Socket with a cord It can be used to measure the exposure range of the flash and to test fire it without using the Shutter Release a well as to check sync cord sever ance and faulty cord connection Sync Test Button Fig 59 A Synchronization test with the Sync Test Button consists of checking the conductivity up to the Sync Socket Since the shutter s X contact is not involved testing does not include shutter synchronization To be on the safe side therefore it is always best to make a reliable test with the Shutter Release and with the Camera Back open before load ing film in the camera M 4 CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREEN Fig 60 The camera s standard focusing screen is an all matte screen with a microprism center For copy work and merchandise photography that attach importance to horizontality and perpendicularity a lattice type screen marked into 10 mm squares is available as an optional acces sory extra cost required To change screens remove the Finder Hood release the Screen hold ing Lever lift up the sc
34. m Holder Pressing in this button will light up part of the LCD so that you can watch the LCD even in the dark With the film holder alone the built in battery lights up the LCD Film Holder IIN Liquid Crystal Display LCD A large size LCD shows overall conditions of the camera Also dis played are camera illustration battery check each camera setting and total number of shots taken cumulative Further being inter locked with the stand by monitor displays how the camera has been prepared to take pictures and warns abnormal camera operations by causing the camera illustration to blink Stand by Monitor For battery check and indications of how the camera has been pre pared to take pictures and abnormal camera operations Incorrect exposure Warning Monitor It detects the amount of light reflected by the film by means of an internal light sensor If the exposure setting is within two stops over or under it will spell out and if the exposure setting is more than two stops over or under it will show a plus or minus sign It shows aperture and shutter speed mis settings immediately after the shot is taken When shooting with remote control shutter release and the exposure setting is more than two stops over or under it emits an audible electronic warning Its coupling range is from EV5 19 ISO 100 I GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES 1 MOUNTING THE CAMERA ON A TRIPOD OR CAMERA STAND Fig 1 The
35. nly as a criterion Likewise the indications will also vary depending on the reflectivity of the subject which could be high key low key white or black ENGLISH HSI IEN 18 This camera is factory adjusted to the film reflectance of Fujicolor nega tive film NS and to the subject reflectance of a standard 18 gray card Consequently depending on the picture subject and the film used even if the or sign lights it doesn t necessarily mean that the exposure is always more than 2 stops over or under IH BASIC PROCEDURES 1 SETTING THE MODE SWITCH Fig 15 16 FILM WIND Button Fig 15 A Mode Switch Fig 15 B Mode Switch Lock Fig 15 C D OFF mode When the power is turned off the LCD on the camera goes out and the camera won t operate 2 SINGLE mode The power will turn on and one frame will be advanced in about a sec ond each time the Shutter Release is depressed 3 CONTINUE mode The film will keep advancing at the rate of one frame in about a second as long as the Shutter Release is depressed to let you take rapid se quence shots 4 MULTI mode To set the Mode Switch to MULTI or release it from this mode slide the Mode Switch Lock toward you and rotate the switch Under this mode the film will not advance when the shutter is released 5 Using the FILM WIND button To advance the film a frame after taking a multiple exposure shot just press in the FILM WIND Button
36. nward to adjust top to bottom sharpness loosen these knobs 200 Swing Lever To swing the camera front to the right or left to adjust right to left sharpness push this lever down 2 Dark Slide Pocket When taking pictures pull out and insert the sliding cover in this pocket 4 CG 9 S so that you won t misplace or lose it Memo Space You can jot down exposure notes in this space with a pencil and erase them with a rubber eraser Camera Back Lock To open the camera back lift up the lock and push it down This two step action is designed to prevent accidental opening of the camera back Film Reminder Slot Tear off the film box top and insert it in this slot so that you won t forget which film you are using Revolving Lock dismount or revolve the film holder N release this lock by push Ing it in Aperture Indicator Window The aperture you have selected will appear in this acrylic resin win dow Lens Lock It locks the mounted lens securely in place Finder Lock Release Buttons in two places To dismount the finder push in these buttons Spirit Level It lets you keep the camera level on a tripod or camera stand Up Down Dial For setting the film speed ISO the date and time and frame num ber For the film speed the setting is from ISO 25 up to 3200 in every 1 3 step Hotshoe Located in the center of the lens mountings it moves in unison with the lens optic
37. ocusing system free you from mechanical distractions and let you concentrate heart and soul on your subject 3 Built in revolutionary professional features Special film holder which allows the film to be set to the first frame automatically without mounting the film holder on the camera Year month day hour minute photographing data and frame number can be printed in the outside picture frame e Function to display total number of shots individually on the lens cam era body and film holder e Fully automatic film transport there is no precise film start mark set ting to do e incorrect exposure warning monitor warns you against incorrect ex posure non exposure and faulty flash synchronization Sync test button lets you test flash discharge and sync cord synchro nization e Last frame warning buzzer alerts you as soon as the last frame moves into shooting position e Stand by monitor tells you at a glance that all is ready for shooting e Camera illustration display tells you at a glance which part of the cam era is faulty 4 Camera front movements permit the use of sophisticated pho tographic techniques The camera front can be moved to control image sharpness and to change the shape and position of objects in the picture The electronic shutter control and group of interchangeable lenses with a large image circle allow various camera movements This is the first SLR camera with a pro specifications r
38. ots or more be arranged by combining them with date printings for your future conve nience 6 After ending the change press in the DATA ISO Button The LCD will change indication from frame number to ISO number During setting the frame number will blink on the camera body 3 Printing the exposure data Fig 43 D Press in the DATA ISO Button 2 Whenever pressing in the DATA ISO Button the indication will change sequentially and AV TV will be displayed The data indicated on the LCD will be printed 10 ERRONEOUS INNER FRAME USE WARNING When bar code films are used Fig 44 Example When the 220 inner frame is loaded with a 120 film Fig 44 A If 120 220 blinks on the LCD of the film holder after setting the film to the first frame the inner frame has not matched with the type of film Make sure that the loaded film is correct or not If the inner frame loaded with a wrong film is used incorrectly focused pictures will result 11 HOW TO READ TOTAL NUMBER OF SHOTS Fig 45 Total Shots Sign Fig 45 A Total Shots Indicator Button Fig 45 B Press in the Total Shots Indicator Button The camera illustration and total number of shots will be indicated by blinking in the order of lens camera body and film holder The indication will return to ISO number about 3 seconds later Total number of shots will not be displayed with a conventional type lens and mounted Number of shots is displa
39. pressed down the Electronic Warning Buzzer will buzz two times of the LCD on the camera and camera illustration part in the abnor mal behavior of the LCD on the film holder continue to blink LCD on the camera Fig 12 A LCD on the Film Holder Fig 12 B Example The dark slide is still on Fig 12 C UNREADY INDICATIONS LCD on the LCD on the i Camera Film Holder Items to be checked e Dark Slide insertion e Year month day hour minute are being cor rected ISO is being set Serial number is be ing corrected e Bar code reading error e A film which has no bar code is used under TNI Blinking ISO AUTO mode Contact of Lens mounted portion The AE finder is not used but the Shutter Speed Selector has been set to When an instant film holder I is mounted always blinks In this case even if is blinking the camera can be operated by setting the Mode Switch to MULTI When an instant film holder II is mounted A goes out When the Collapsible Finder Hood is used the Shutter Speed Selector has been set to EY unready warning is generated Use the EY mode when using AE finder Ill only 2 Abnormal camera behavior Fig 13 If the Shutter Mirror or Film Holder behaves abnormally during expo sure or when a communication trouble occurs the back up light and signs and marks of the LCD on the Camera blink and the LCD part in the abnormal behavior on the Film Holder
40. reen frame and insert the screen Screen Holding Lever Fig 60 A 5 CHANGING THE BELLOWS Fig 61 62 If you are using camera front movements use the Wideangle Bellows and if you taking close ups use the Long Bellows To change bellows release the Lock Lever located in the right hand side of the back of the lens mounting seat when seen from the film holder then push the Front Side Sliding Lever upward and dismount the camera front Lock Lever Fig 61 A Front Side Sliding Lever Fig 61 B Next push the Back Side Sliding Lever upward and dismount the bel lows from the camera Back Side Sliding Lever Fig 62 A To mount the bellows repeat the same steps in reverse then push down the Front and Back Sliding Levers to lock the bellows to the camera body Be careful how you mount the bellows The Stand by Monitor will not operate even if itis not mounted correctly 6 USING THE EXTENSION RAILS For taking close ups Fig 63 Like a view camera the close up shooting scope of the GX680 can be expanded by using its extension rails Loosen the Knob Screws on the front ends of the Focusing Rails and remove the Front Bar Next screw the Extension Rails Optional accessory Requires an ex tra cost to the Focusing Rails then screw the Front Bar Knob Screw Fig 63 A Front Bar Fig 63 B 7 CHANGING THE FINDER HOOD S MAGNIFYING GLASS Fig 64 The GX680IIl s Finder Hood is equipped with a 2 5x magnification 1
41. remote control shutter release TI setting the shutter speed selector Setting the aperture selector Taking flash pictures Using the finder hood Framing your picture Focusing the lens SING THE FILM HOLDER IIN Loading batteries Film holder I liquid crystal display LCD Opening and closing the camera back Inserting and extracting the film holder s inner frame Loading the take up spool and film Positioning the film start mark Automatic first frame setting Setting film speed ISO Printing data outside picture frame 10 Erroneous inner frame use warning When bar code films are used 11 How to read total number of shots 12 Changing format masks 13 LCD back light illumination 14 Film type indication 15 Using the memo space and film reminder slot 16 in sliding out and putting away the dark slide 17 Winding and unloading the film 0 OoO0RON CIOONHuOOARON I V CAMERA MOVEMENTS 1 Rise and fall 2 Shifts 3 Tit cr 4 Swings VL OTHER PROCEDURES 1 Adjusting the sound level of the Incorrect exposure warning buzzer Shooting with the mirror up Using sync test button Changing the focusing screen Changing the bellows Using the extension rails For taking close ups Changing the finder hood s magnifying glass Taking hand held shots Taking pictures with instant f
42. return to normal as soon as the camera is brought back to where the temperature is nor mal e in low temperature the LCD might react sluggishly but this is a natu ral phenomenon and can be ignored B word on the battery Any batteries have such a nature as to drop their performance in low temperature but it recovers as soon as it returns to normal tempera ture When taking pictures in low temperature use new batteries keep spare batteries in your pocket to warm them up and change the loaded batteries with those kept warm in your pocket alternately If the loaded batteries are spent the camera may not operate in low temperature e When the battery checker changes to lt a mark replace the batter ies with new ones m The operating temperature range e The operating temperature range of the camera is from 10 C to 40 B Storage Precautions e In hot weather do not leave your camera in a closed compartment of your car and in moist places except temporarily for a very short time e Keep the camera where it will be safe from moisture heat and dust Be sure to put the lens cap on the lens Do not store it in a wardrobe drawer because the gas of naphthalin or other insecticides can cause damage to the camera and film SPECIFICATIONS e Description 6 x 8cm format interlens shutter single lens reflex camera correspond ing to bar code system e Frame Size Multi format revolving back for horizontal and v
43. shing the Shift Frame It is used to change the position of objects in your picture without moving the camera It can also be used to correct the position of the optical axis when using the technique called swing Shift Frame Fig 54 A Shift Knob Fig 54 B 3 TILTS Fig 55 To tilt loosen the two Tilt Knobs one on each side of the camera and turn the camera front up or down These movements are used to control the top to bottom sharpness of subjects having depth without stopping down the aperture Tilt Knobs Fig 55 A 4 SWINGS Fig 56 To swing push the Swing Lever located next to the Focusing Knob on the left side of the camera body and at the same time turn the camera front to the left or right These movements are generally used to adjust right to left sharpness but they can also be used to control image per spective Swing Lever Fig 56 A The movements described in the foregoing paragraphs are almost always used in combination Regarding details concerning the prin ciples and techniques involved please refer to a more complete trea tise on the subject Camera magazine publishers should be able to tell you where you can obtain such material Be sure to tighten the camera movement knobs before you start tak ing pictures If the knobs are loose you may jiggle the camera when you take your picture After you are through taking pictures be sure to return all of the parts used to employ camera movements back to
44. th year Hour minute Fig 41 G No printing Fig 41 H D Press in the DATE Button for 2 seconds or longer 2 Year month day will be displayed and Year will blink 3 Set the Year number correctly with the Up Down Dial 2 Whenever pressing in the DATA ISO Button the number will change sequentially The date and time will be shifted in the following order Year Month Day Hour Minute ISO number When the ISO number is displayed the setting has been completed 5 To set second to 0 press in the DATE Button after setting the minute Second will be set to 0 the ISO number will be displayed and thus the setting completes Second will not be displayed The LCD will indicate ISO number For the date an automatic calender up to 2050 is employed During setting the date A will blink on the camera body 2 Setting the frame number serial number Fig 42 FRAME No Button Fig 42 A D Press in the FRAME No Button for 2 seconds or longer 2 Whenever pressing in the DATA ISO Button the number will change sequentially 3 Set the number with the Up Down Dial 4 Numbers 0 through 9 alphabets A through Z and symbols lt gt _ etc can be selected in the top three digits Only numbers can be set in the bottom three digits and start number can be set freely One count is added per shot and returns to 000 after counting 999 It is recommended that 1000 sh
45. unctions In normal photography the lens optical axis passes through the center of the film at right angles Camera movements are used to take the optical axis away from film center to cross the lens optical axis and film surface diagonally etc to control image perspective and sharpness They let you change the shape of objects in your picture shoot subject that have depth to them but which are sharply focused from one end to the other as well as control the position of objects in your picture without changing camera position or angle The main camera movements are the tilt and swing which involve an optical twist and turn and the rise fall and shift which involve a parallel movement of lens and film and the generic term that encompasses all these deviations from normal is camera movement 1 RISE AND FALL Fig 53 These movements are made by loosening the Rise Fall Knobs located on both sides of the lens mounting and raising or lowering the lens face parallel with the line of the film plane The rise is an upward and the fall a downward movement They are generally used to make tall buildings appear vertical in your picture and to improve the figure of portrait sub jects Rise Fall Knob Fig 53 A ENGLISH 23 24 5 M x AA 2 SHIFTS Fig 54 These movements are made by loosening the Shift Knob and moving the camera front to the left and right parallel with the line of the film plane by pu
46. vement functions CAMERA PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS D Shutter Speed Selector It can be set to B 8 to 1 400 second and E AE The AE mode is operative only when the AE finder is mounted 2 AE Mode Lock For locking the camera in and releasing it from the AE mode 3 FILM WIND Button For advancing the film to the next frame after taking multiple expo sure shots with the camera set to the MULT mode 4 Mode Switch For switching the camera off as well as for setting it to the SINGLE CONTINUE and MULTI modes Mode Switch Lock Lever For setting and releasing the MULTI mode 6 Dark Slide The film holder can be changed only after the sliding cover has been inserted To prevent exposing the film inadvertently to light the slid ing cover is made to interlock with a safety device when the film holder is dismounted so that it cannot be pulled out To simplify inserting the sliding cover the cover slot inlet is provided with a white mark and a guide 8 Remote control Shutter Release Socket For connecting the camera s special remote control shutter release 9 MIRROR Up Down Switch For switching the mirror up and down Sync Socket Since the sync socket is located on the camera body the lens can be changed with the sync cord connected in spite of the fact that the camera is an interlens shutter camera ENGLISH 13 HSI ENZ 14 17 Sync Test Button For testing the flash without using the shutter rel
47. ven when maximum camera front move ments are employed the upper edge of the Finder image will register on the film even if it is rejected by the mirror With a 50mm lens the upper edge of the Finder image will be rejected when maximum cam era front movements are employed e To eliminate finder image edge blur resulting from mirror rejection of the image when a long focal length lens is used just set the camera front to the rise position 9 FOCUSING THE LENS Fig 28 While looking at the image in the viewfinder bring it into focus by turning the Focusing Knobs in both sides of the camera After focusing use the Focus Lock Lever to lock the focus in place Focusing Knob Fig 28 A Focus Lock Lever Fig 28 B Braking Direction Fig 28 C The GX680 is equipped with a function for the front movements To permit camera front movements with the lens set to infinity the inter changeable lenses of the GX680II are not provided with an infinity stop Bm ENGLISH 19 HSI IDN3 20 IV USING THE FILM HOLDER e The Film Holder corresponds to the bar code system The Film Holder DIN is provided with a picture size mid change warning and data printing outside picture frame functions As a bar code film used film speed ISO is automatically set and erroneous inner frame use warning can be made e The Film Holder allows 120 220 selections by changing the inner frame Separate inner frames are used indivi
48. will provide power for taking about 3000 shots as tested according to our battery testing procedure ENGLISH 15 HSI ENZ 3 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE LENS 1 Mounting Fig 5 While pushing the Lens Lock Release toward the arrow lift up the Lens Lock The lens Lock will now remain in lifted position Next hold the lens with the aperture scale up hook the lensboard bottom on the lens mounting then press the lens against the lens mounting The Lens Lock will automatically return to locking position to lock the lens in pace Lens Lock Release Fig 5 A Lens Lock Fig 5 B x If the lens is not correctly mounted faulty connection will cause the Stand by Monitor to blink so you ll have to remount the lens correctly 2 Dismounting Fig 6 While supporting the lens with one hand push back the Lens Lock Re lease to the arrow and lift the Lens Lock To prevent dropping the lens be sure to support it with one hand se curely while dismounting it A conventional type interchangeable lens GX type can be used In this case however the lens does not work to count total number of shots 4 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE FILM HOLDER AND RE VOLVING IT 1 Mounting Fig 7 Line up the upper edge of the Film Hoider III N with the hyphenated ref erence line on the Camera Back and while pressing the Film Holder III N against the Camera Back turn it toward the arrow so that it locks into horizontal position with
49. with the optional multi format masks installed other than 6x8 format the frame edges may appear to be slightly soft along certain parts of the frame This will not affect picture quality 13 LCD BACK LIGHT ILLUMINATION Fig 47 When the Call Light Button on the camera body or film holder is pressed in after mounting the Film Holder on the camera both the camera body s and film holder s LCDs will light The film holder s LCD will light by itself alone when the Call Light Button is pressed in even if the film holder is not mounted on the camera Whenever the Call Light Button is pressed in the LCD will light for about five seconds When the LCD Light Button is pressed in continuously for more than five seconds the LCD will keep lighting and the LCD illumination goes out when your finger off Call Light Button Fig 47 A 14 FILM TYPE INDICATION Fig 48 When a bar code film is used the type of film will be displayed DSet the ISO indication to AUTO ISO 2 Press in the Call Light Button and FRAME No Button simultaneously for two seconds The LCD will display the type of film black white color negative color reversal BW CN CR will blink 4 Press in the Call Light Button The type of film will light and thus the setting completes 15 USING THE MEMO SPACE AND FILM REMINDER SLOT Fig 49 The white Memo Space is used for jotting down exposure notes etc Penciled notes can be erased wit
50. yed in the units of 100 The bottom two digits will always be indicated as 00 You may utilize these data to know whether the camera needs overhauling or periodical maintenance Please note that some cameras are indicating 200 This is due to factory test 12 CHANGING FORMAT MASKS Fig 46 Picture size can be changed by changing the mask of the Film Holder First apply the mask to the bottom of the film holder Next pull down the knob on the mask top and lock the mask on the film holder The installed mask size will be indicated on the LCD If the indication is wrong reinstall the mask correctly When the mask is changed the camera will sense number of exposures and sound final frame warning buzzer in the same manner as 6x8 d Number of 10 exp 20 exp 24 exp Be sure to change the mask before setting the film to the first frame Mid roll mask change is not allowed A will blink on the LCD of the camera the size indication will blink on the LCD of the film holder and the shutter lock will actuate 18 EN When the format mask is changed change the focusing screen also by checking the size Refer to page 25 When the 6x4 5 format mask is mounted the data print setting will be totally cleared Reset them The GX6801Il has been engineered for multi format capability in addi tion to its standard 6x8 format When using the camera at wide open lens apertures
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