Fujifilm 120 - Manual

7 1. PRELIMINARY STEPS ATTACHING THE STRAP Slip the thin cord on the carrying strap through the strap lug on the side of thecamera leaving a loop. Slide the thick par t of the strap through this loop and pulltight. Take up any slack to make sure the strap is securely attached to the camera. Do not u...

8 LOADING THE BATTERY Your camera uses one 3V lithium batter yCR123A/DL 123A or the equivalent.To load the battery. 1 Open the battery compartment cover by inser ting a small tool into the cover slot. 2 Insert the battery following instructions in the diagram on the inside of the batterycover paying...

9 TURNING ON YOUR CAMERA To prepare to use your camera, first press the power supply button to turn on the power. Pressing the button once more turns the power off. ∗ When you turn your camera on, the lens cover will open and the initial display will appear in the LCD. ∗ When you are finished using ...

12 SELECTING THE DATE MODE The date and time (year-month-day/ hour-minute) will be imprinted at the lower rightof the photograph. ∗ The date display printed on the front of the picture may not be clearly visible against a darkbackground.

14 2. USING YOUR CAMERA LOADING THE CAMERA Almost all 35mm films that your camera uses will have a DX coding symbol on the film box and on the film cassette itself. Information you will see includes: A : Number of Exposures B : DX Code symbol C : Film Speed (sensitivity to light or ISO rating) • If ...

16 Make sure the end of the film is threaded onto the spool. 4

17 6 5 Close the camera back. ☞ The film advances automatically. Prewinding finishes in about 20 seconds (with 24-exposurefilm). ∗ The type, number of exposures, and speed of the film that has been loaded may be checkedwith the film check window. This camera counts the frames starting at the highest...

18 USING YOUR FINDER The finder of your camera provides the control you need to take better, more inter-esting pictures. The finder includes: A : Framing Area Compose your picture within these framelines. B : AF (auto-focus) frame For sharp focus, position this frame over the main subject being phot...

20 USING YOUR CAMERA Turn the camera on and hold it firmly using both hands as shown in the illustration.When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera with the flash unit at the top. Before taking important, once-in-a-lifetime pictures such as weddings or special events, take afew test shots to mak...

21 To use the zoom lens, press the mark until you get the composition you want inthe finder. Pressing the mark will set the lens at the shorter focal lengths toobtain wide-angle effects. ∗ The focusing range for sharp pictures is from 0.9m (3.0ft.) to infinity. 3 4 Aim at your subject so that it is ...

25 USING THE AUTO-FOCUS LOCK In the composition shown at left, the AF frame is off the subject (in this case, thepeople). In this case the lens will not focus on the subject. 1 2 Move the camera to position the AF frame over the subject.

27 UNLOADING THE FILM OR REMOVING FILM IN MID-ROLL To Unload the Film After the last frame on a roll of film has been exposed, the film is automaticallyrewound. ∗ If the camera back should accidentally open during shooting, do not remove the film. Instead,close the back and leave your film as is. Wh...

29 Removing film in mid-roll Press the button with the point of a pen or something similar, and remove thefilm. ☞ When rewinding is complete, the exposure counter will read “ ”. ∗ Do not press the button with any object that tapers to a sharp point. Film cannot be reused once it has been rewound. Do...

30 3. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE Your camera offers six exposure modes to give you successful pictures under awide range of photographic situations with various subjects. These modes are:( ) Automatic flash for low light situations ( ) Red-eye reduction flash for more pleasing p...

32 ( : no display) Automatic flash at low brightness mode Used for general photography. The flash lamp fires automatically when the brightness of the subject is lower thanthe predetermined level. ( ) Red-eye reduction flash mode Reduce red-eye. The red-eye reduction lamp turns on for about 1 second,...

33 Dealing with red-eye When you photograph a person in dim light using flash, the pupil of the eye will sometimesappear red. Under low light, the pupils of the eye dilate for better vision. Red-eye is caused bylight from the flash entering the dilated pupils and being reflected back to the lens. Re...

34 ( ) Flash off mode Used when taking pictures with normal room lighting being utilized, or taking pictures of remotesubjects beyond the range of the flash, for example, in a theater or a stadium. The flash stops firing. ∗ When taking pictures under low light, use a tripod whenever possible to avoi...

36 USING THE SELF-TIMER Press the button. ☞ The self-timer can be used to take up to 3 consecutive exposures. ☞ Each press of the button changes the self-timer mode in the following order: → → 1 2 1 Position the AF frame over the main subject, and then compose the image withinthe framing area. 2 Pre...

38 1 Replace the battery with a new one. 2 Press the POWER button. 3 Remove the film, and load an unexposed roll. ● Remove the battery momentarily, then reload it. ● Be sure not to move the camera back lock whilefilm is loaded in the camera. ● Load the film correctly. ● Cancel the date correction mo...

39 Printed pictures 1 When shooting a picture, hold your camera cor-rectly so that your finger is not on the AF windows. 2 Compose the picture in the AF frame and shoot,or shoot using AF Lock. 3 Clean the lens. 4 Hold the camera firmly and press the shutter re-lease button gently. Use a tripod for s...

40 COMMON SENSE CAMERA CARE 1 Although your camera is designed for many years of service,it is a precision instrument and requires thoughtful handling.In particular, avoid exposing it to shock, moisture or physicalabuse such as dropping it on the floor. 1 If you use your camera at the beach or in a ...

41 SPECIFICATIONS • Film 135 (35 mm) DX roll film • Picture Size 24 mm × 36 mm • Lens Fujinon lens, 5 components, 5 elements, f=38 – 120 mm 1:6.7 –1:12.7 • Viewfinder Real image zoom finder, 0.41 – 1.13 × magnification, with AF frame, parallax correction mark, AF Lamp • Focusing Active type auto foc...

42 • Others Tripod socket • Dimensions & Weight 121.5 × 69.0 × 57.5 mm/4.8 × 2.7 × 2.3 in. (main unit), 230 g/8.1 oz. (without battery) ∗ Specifications are subject to change without notice.