User manual KOMPERNASS EBENCH KH 30 CAMERA KIT

[. . . ] flash-off ­ press the Flash-OFF button to switch off the flash manually Flash charging time: Approx. 8 seconds with fresh batteries Flash light sensor: Light metering through built-in CDS cell switches on the flash automatically in poor light conditions Flash ready indicator: A green light signals that the flash is ready Effective flash range: 1. 5 m when using ISO 100 film Red-eye reduction: A red LED pre-light reduces red-eye effect in flash photographs Lens cover: Protects the lens from dust etc. [. . . ] Taking photographs / flash photography Position your subject in the large viewfinder . In addition, always ensure that your fingers are clear of the lens , light sensor and flash unit . 8 seconds after switching on the camera with the ON/OFF slide switch (assuming fresh batteries). After the exposure, the flash unit will recharge and is ready for use once the flash ready indicator light shows. If the indicator does not light up after 15 or more seconds, then fresh batteries are needed. Fill-in flash: As the flash will not be fired in adequate lighting conditions and most significantly when there is backlight, you can switch the flash on manually for the photograph by pressing the Flash-ON button . This reduces the contrast on the subject and lightens the harsh shadows in backlight conditions. flash-off: Press the Flash-OFF button to switch off the automatic flash manually. This is recommended, for example in cloudy weather conditions but where there is adequate light for photography, or if you wish to take photographs indoors without flash. The shutter will still open fully and ensure the correct amount of light for the exposure. Red-eye reduction: Flash photographs of people or animals in the dark are very likely to show subjects with red eyes. This happens because the eye pupils in the dark are wide open and the light from the flash is reflected back from the retina. It takes about a second for the pupils to narrow as long as you keep the light pointing in the direction of the subject. The flash exposure is taken and if you have followed the instructions in this section correctly, your developed photographs will show a much reduced red-eye effect. [. . . ] If you do not intend to use the camera for long periods, you should take out the batteries. Protect the camera from rain, moisture, high temperatures and direct sunlight (never keep the camera or the film in a car). To clean the lens, you should wipe it carefully with a clean fluff-free cloth. [. . . ]