I just got this camera...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2267/2373124299_803cd39091.jpg

And have no idea how to use it. And I can’t find a manual online. It also comes with a Konica Sigma Zoom Lens.

All I found is this: http://www.buhla.de/Foto/Konica/eFP-1Haupt.html

Can you guys help me? Thanks!

I really dont know much about it, but the link you gave explained that the camera has ONLY programed exposure mode, which will set the aperture and shutter speed automatically for you, so its really just focusing that would be manual. Sounds kinda lame IMO, what is the point of an SLR if you cant manually adjust settings. Either way for a beginner though its sounds pretty solid.

here ya go dawn, the user manual.

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/konica/konica_fp-1/konica_fp-1.htm

sweet! thanks!

yeah it’s my first fancy camera. hahaha. other than that, i use disposables and my basic 10 mp digital.

Well if the setting are really not adjustable, once you learn more about photography it has the potential to get boring quite quickly.

eh, i don’t care. it was free, and it’s neat looking. hahahah. i’ll play with it until i learn what i’m doing and upgrade.

when you finally get out there with it post up some of the pics :slight_smile:

( p.s. http://www.buffalofstop.com )

You’re better off using your digital point and shoot camera, than this.

Go take a B+W photography class. If you are going to Buff State, take a class with Stephen Houseknecht. He’s tough, but you really understand how to make high quality prints.

i guessing it’s about 15+ yrs old.