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This document provides instructions for using an orphan camera. It describes the camera parts and their functions, including how to mount and remove the lens, load film, set the film speed, focus the lens, and set the shutter speed and aperture. The instructions cover basic camera operation such as advancing the film, checking the exposure counter, installing batteries, and changing lenses while preventing light from entering the camera body.

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Vivitar v3000s PDF

This document provides instructions for using an orphan camera. It describes the camera parts and their functions, including how to mount and remove the lens, load film, set the film speed, focus the lens, and set the shutter speed and aperture. The instructions cover basic camera operation such as advancing the film, checking the exposure counter, installing batteries, and changing lenses while preventing light from entering the camera body.

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2. Insertthe two batteriesinsidethe batteryholder s l o t si n t h e F i l mT a k e - U oS o o o l .
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h i g h e rn u m b e r( f r o m4 t o 5 . 6 ,f o r e x a m p l e )t ,h e a m o u n t your fingeroff the button.
of exposurewill be reducedby half;if it is turnedto a As the exposuremeteris basedon a center-weighted
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n u m b e ro ) r u s e a f a s t e rs h u t t e rs p e e dt o t u r no n t h e L e v e rw i l ln o l o n g e ro p e r a t eD . o n o tf o r c ei t .C h e c kt h e
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O n l yt h e r e d - L E Dt u r n so n . l l m e a n sy o u rs u b j e c it s u n l o a dt h e c a s s e t t eS. e n dt h e e x o o s e df i l mf o r
t o o d a r k .O p e nu p t h e a p e r t u r e( s e tl o w e rn u m b e r o
)r p r o c e s s i n ag s s o o na s p o s s i b l eT. o r e w i n dt h e f i l m :
u s e a s l o w e rs h u t t e rs p e e dt o t u r no n t h e g r e e nL E D . 1 . P r e s si n t h e R e w i n dR e l e a s eB u t t o nl o c a t e do n t h e
c a m e r ab o t t o mY . o u n e e dn o t k e e pp r e s s i n gi t .
Taking Pictures 2 . F o l do u t t h e F i l mR e w i n dC r a n ka n d t u r ni t i n t h e
l Sel lhe shutterspeedand aperture. . t o pw i n d i n ga f t e ry o u f e e la
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s e ty o u rd e s i r e dv a l u e s . Back and take out the cassette.
2. Focus the lensand frame your subject.
W h i l el o o k i n gt h r o u g ht h e v i e w f i n d etru, r nt h e ExposureCompensation
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not be able to get correct exposure in the normal Taking Spotlighted Subjects
m e t e r i n g p r o c e d u r e .I n t h i s c a s e , e x p o s u r e lf a dark backgroundoccupies a large area of the
c o m p e n s a t i o ni s n e c e s s a r y . p i c t u r e f r a m e ( e . 9 . s p o t l i g h t e ds u b j e c t s o n a s t a g e ) ,
Taking Backlighted Subjects y o u r s u b j e c t w i l l t u r n o u t o v e r e x p o s e d a n d l i g h t .I n
lf you are taking a backlighted subject, or if a bright such cases, reduce the amount of exposureto half or
background occupies a large area of the picture frame o n e - f o u r t hs o t h a t i t i s c o r r e c t l y e x p o s e d .
( e . 9 . p o r t r a i t sw i t h a b r i g h t s k y o r s e a i n t h e Examole:
b a c k g r o u n d ,s u b j e c t s s t a n d i n g a g a i n s t a w i n d o w , e t c . ) , l f t h e c a m e r a ' s e x p o s u r e m e t e r i n d i c a t e sf / 4 a n d
y o u r s u b j e c t w i l l t u r n o u t u n d e r e x p o s e da n d d a r k , I n 1 / 6 0 s e c . t o g e t c o r r e c t e x p o s u r e ,m a k e
such cases, give twice or four times as much compensationas follows:
exposure so that it is correctly exposed. Compensation with the Aperture Ring
Example: F o r 1 / 2 x e x p o s u r e c o m p e n s a t i o n ,t u r n t h e r i n g f r o m
l f t h e c a m e r a ' s e x p o s u r e m e t e r i n d i c a t e sf / 1 6 a n d t / 4 l o t / 5 . 6 , a n d f o r 1 / 4 x c o m p e n s a t i o nt u r n i t t o f / 8
1 /250 sec. to get correcl exposure, make Compensation with the Shutter Speed Dial
compensation as follows: F o r 1 / 2 x e x p o s u r e c o m p e n s a t i o n ,t u r n t h e d i a l f r o m
Compensation with the Aperture Ring 1/60 sec. to 1/125 sec., and tor 1/ 4x comoensation
F o r 2 x e x p o s u r e c o m p e n s a t i o n ,t u r n t h e r i n g I r o m t / 1 6 to 1/250.
l o t / 1 1 , a n d f o r 4 x c o m p e n s a t i o nt u r n i t t o f / 8 .
Compensation with the Shutter Speed Dial Uslng the Sell-Timer
F o r 2 x e x p o s u r e c o m p e n s a t i o n ,t u r n t h e d i a l f r o m l f y o u w a n t t o i n c l u d e y o u r s e l f i n t h e p i c t u r e ,m o u n t
1 / 2 5 0 s e c . I o 1 / 1 2 5 s e c . ,a n d f o r 4 x c o m o e n s a t i o nt o lhe camera on a tripod and trip the shutterwith the aid
1/60. o f t h e s e l f- t i m e r .
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S e lt h e s e l f - t i m ebr y p u s h i n gt h e S e l f - T i m eLr e v e r 2 . T h e l o n g e r t h e c a m e r a - t o - s u b l e c td i s t a n c e ,t h e
a l lt h e w a y d o w n .( T h es e l f - t i m ecra n b e s e t a f t e r greaterthe depth of field and vice versa.
advancing t h ef i l m . ) 3. The zone of sharpness behind the pointthe lens is
M a k es u r et h e f i l mh a s b e e nw o u n da n d d e o r e s s focused on is greaterthan that in front of it.
t h e S h u t t eRr e l e a s eB u t t o nT. h e s e l f - t i m ewr i l ls t a r t 4. A lens with a shorterfocal length has a greater
a n dt r i ot h e s h u t t e ri n a b o u t1 0 s e c o n d s . depth of fieldthan one with a longerfocal length.
Deoth of Field scale
Flash Photography You can check the zone of sharpnesson the Depth of
l f y o u a r e t a k i n g i n d o o r o r n i g h t t i m e p i c t u r e s ,u s e a FieldScale of your lens.lf you are using a 50mm
c o m p a c t f l a s h . l t w i l l g i v e y o u b e a u t i f u lf l a s h p i c t u r e s . normal lens and have set the distance at 5 m and
The camera has an X-contact hotshoe which allows aperturealt/16, you will see on the Depth of Field
f l a s h s y n c h r o n i z a t i o na t s h u t t e r s p e e d s o f 1 / 1 2 5 s e c . Scale thal the zone of sharpnessextends from about
o r s l o w e r .Y o u c a n u s e a n y t y p e o f c o r d l e s s e l e c t r o n i c 2 . 7 m I o i n fi n i t y
fl a s h .
Gamera Care
Depth ol Field . D o n o t l e a v e t h e c a m e r a i n a h o t p l a c e ( e . 9 ,i n
W h e n t h e l e n s i s f o c u s e d o n a s u b j e c t ,t h a t w i l l t u r n d i r e c t s u n l i g h t ,i n a c l o s e d c a r , e t c . ) f o r t o o l o n g a
o u t s h a r p e s t i n t h e p i c t u r e .H o w e v e r , t h e z o n e o f time, because excessive heat may adversely affect
s h a r o n e s se x t e n d s o v e r a c e r t a i n d i s t a n c e i n f r o n t o f t h e f i l m , b a t t e r i e so r c a m e r a m e c h a n i s m . l f t h e
and behindthe pointthe lens is focused on. This is camera has become too hot. allow it to cool to
known as the depth of field of a lens and it varjes as normal temperaturebefore use.
follows: . A f t e r s h o o t i n gs e a s i d e s c e n e s , c l e a n t h e c a m e r a
1 T h e s m a l l e r t h e a p e r t u r e ,t h e g r e a t e r t h e d e p t h o f v e r y c a r e fu l l y .S ' e a b r e e z e s m a y c a u s e c o r r o s i o no f
f i e l d ,a n d v i c e v e r s a . the camera mechanism.
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flr o Removedust and dirt on the lensand viewfinder
eyepiecewith a soft lens brushor blowerbrush.
t h e t i m eo f p u r c h a s et ,h e a m b i e ntte m p e r a t u raen d
how oftenyou take pictures.
Removefingermarksby wipingoff lightlywith lens o Generally,the batteryperformancedecreases
t i s s u e I. n c a s et h e m i r r o ri s s o i l e dd, u s to f f l i g h t l y t e m p o r a r i layt l o wt e m p e r a t u r e(su n d e ra b o u t
with a lens brush.Alwavstake extracare to avoid 0 " C / 3 2 " F ) .W h e nt a k i n gp i c t u r e si n c o l dw e a t h e ri,t
scratches. is recommendedto use new batteriesand warm
r Do not subjectthe camerato abruptlemperature the camerabeforeshooting.The batteriesaffected
c h a n g e sb, e c a u s em o i s t u r ec a n c o n d e n s ei n s i d e by cold temperatures willfunctionproperlyagainif
the cameraand causefaultyelectricalcontact. they returnto normaltemperature.
o To cleanlhe camerabody,wipe it cleanwith a soft o Beforeinstallingthe batteries,wipe both poles
c l o t h .N e v e ru s e b e n z i n et ,h i n n e ro r o t h e rs o l v e n t s . cleanwilh a dry cloth,becausepoorcontactmay
o lf you are not likelyto use the camerafor an resultif they are soiled.
extendedperiodof time,removethe batteriesand . lf you are carryingyour cameraon a longtrip,bring
storeit awayfrom heat and moisture. sparebatterieswith you.
r Beforeyou take your cameraon a trip or for special . Neverput batteriesintofire or try to disassemblq
events,be sureto check beforehandthat it them becauseit is danoerous.
f u n c t i o n sn o r m a l l y .
o Keep in mindthatthe pictureareathat will appear
on a certainsizeof printmay be slightlysmaller
than that of the negative.
BatteryPrecautions
o Silve oxidebatlerieswill last aboutone year,and
alkalinebatteriesaboutsix months.However,their
servicelifediffersdependingon theircapacityat

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Specifications ViewfinderInformation:Displayof correctexposure,
over- and underexposure with 3 LEDs;flashsignal
Type:35 mm singlelens reflexcamerawithfocal plane
indicatingthat flashis fullycharged.
shutter.
F i l mA d v a n c e L: e v e rw i t h1 3 0 os t r o k ea n d 2 0 o
NegativeSize:24x36 mm.
stand-off.
Lens Mount: P/K
F i l mR e w i n dF : i l mr e w i n dc r a n k .
Shutter:Verticallyrunningmetalfocal planeshutter.
ExposureCounter:Additive,auto reset.
S h u t t e rS p e e d s B : ( b u l b )1, t o 1 / 2 0 0 0s e c .( 1 3 s l e p s ) .
X contacthotshoe D i m e n s i o n s1: 3 5( W )x 8 4 . 5( H ) x 5 0 ( D ) m m .
FlashEynchronization:
(synchronizes Weight 445 g (withoutbatteries).
at 1 / 125 sec. or slower).
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Self-Timer:Mechanicalwith about 0 sec. delay.
ShutterRelease:Mechanical. Specificationsand designsubjectto change without
ExposureMetering:Through-the- lens,f ull-aperture, notice.
center-weighted lightmeteringwith SPDcell,manual
exposurewith LED display;meteringrangeEV2-19
( w i t hl S O 1 0 0f i l ma n d 5 0 m mf / 1 . 4l e n s ) I; S O2 5 - 3 2 0 0
film speedrange;exposuremeterswitchactivatedby
pressingshutterreleasebuttonhalfwayin.
ExposureMeter PowerSource:Two 1.5Valkaline
( 1 R 4 4 )o r 1 . 5 5 Vs i l v e r - o x i d(eS R 4 4 b
) atteries.
Viewfinder:Eye-levelpentaprismlinder,92o/o fieldof
view and 0.91X magnification (with50mm lensset at
infinity).
FocusingScreen:Split-image/ microprism.

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