Anyone Know How To Work This?? by 30pics4jackiesdiamond

Anyone Know How To Work This??

I've bought a film, been on YouTube to look at how to load it. I've found pictures of what all the buttons do and tips on how to ensure apperture and shutter speed work together on the dial on the side.

Next sunny day. I'm going outside, to take my 12(!!!!) photos, then take them to a shop and wait for days (!!!!!) to see results of my endeavours.

It's 30 years since I last used this camera and I anticipate total failure. This photo taken on my 'phone- how technology moved on since this classic camera designed.

Wish me luck- but seriously any advice, tips or websites to visit- all welcomed.
Maybe Aaron @grizzlysghost knows an answer,.... Cool fpr you to have one of these.
November 28th, 2018  
Have a look at this Youtube tutorial Jackie I don't know if you have seen it but it seems to cover all the basics from loading the film to setting the camera, focusing and taking the shot, hope this is of help:)
November 28th, 2018  
@pcoulson thank you have looked at some YouTube links, unfortunately you didn't provide the the link you recommend Peter!!
@mona65 Mona, it was my mum's I have many memories of her using it, she was rarely in front of a camera!! I want to give it a go as j
I have a bit of a better understanding of settings and it will be a good test; if expensive, of my expertise. I agree it is cool!!!
November 28th, 2018  
Whoops sorry yet another senior moment Jackie try this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqPb9cUSC3s
November 28th, 2018  
How awesome to see one of these! Good luck, looking forward to the pics 😉
November 28th, 2018  
Ooh nice..i have an old camera somewhere i will look out!..let us know how pics turn out
November 28th, 2018  
Fabulous heirloom. Hope you have a success with it - will look forward to some photos.
November 28th, 2018  
This appears to be in wonderful condition. Hope you take to each like ducks to water etc. and have fun ;-)
November 28th, 2018  
Good luck.
November 28th, 2018  
A big learning curve but what fun!
November 28th, 2018  
It looks in good condition but I wouldn't expect wonders! With the digital, you can look at your shot and try for another if it no good!
November 28th, 2018  
I saw one of these in a NT property once....Good luck!!
November 28th, 2018  
Wow fabulous
November 28th, 2018  
That's awesome that it was your mum's! I have a picture of my mother taking a picture, but no camera. I wouldn't know how to operate this, but I don't think you'll be a complete failure as you seem to be doing the proper research before you actually use it. What advice I can give you is the same for any photographic endeavor and camera- pay attention to the light and adjust the camera accordingly. I hope you'll be able to show us at least one of the 12 shots you take!
November 29th, 2018  
Wishing you tons of luck. I haven’t a clue to tell you were even to begin but if you have used it before I’m sure it will come back to you and I’m so excited to see the results
November 29th, 2018  
Good luck with the camera and photos.
November 29th, 2018  
Wow, great shot. My dad had one of these and I have it now but haven't used it in years and wouldn't remember how. Have fun with it, Jackie. I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures you get with it.
November 29th, 2018  
Wow a fab old camera have fun look forward to results
November 29th, 2018  
Wow, have fun. I have my Dad's old one and don't use it enough but, here is a video link from youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSiYDNOCxLs&list=RDQMOmoOFVijPYY&start_radio=1 ). Love to see what you shoot with this baby. Congratulations.
November 29th, 2018  
Wow you will have lots of fun I am sure. Can't wait to see the photos
November 29th, 2018  
How fabulous that you have this treasure. Good luck with working out how to use it :)
November 29th, 2018  
My father had one just like yours when I was a kid. He always made beautiful photo’s with it. Good luck with it and Thanks for the memory!
November 29th, 2018  
Was that Mum’s ?
November 29th, 2018  
No idea but it looks amazing! Good luck :)
December 1st, 2018  
@4rky haven't had courage to do anything yet
@phil_sandford yes
@jacqbb my memories of the camera are closely linked to mum's smile just before she pressed shutter release
@merrelyn I'll keep you posted
@onewing you could be waiting a while
@joysabin thanks for the link
@Dawn we'll wait and see
@mittens a bloke from camera club has his dad's, we might play and learn together
@wendyfrost need lots of luck as very unprepared
@grammyn took pics of #1 child as a baby,
@olivetreeann I'm Anni g on going out on a sunny day. Going to take DSLR with me to get a feel of settings by mimicking what it does on auto!!
@joansmor we forgot we had it in a very safe place
@quietpurplehaze oh my, I own a museum piece!!! Feeling older now
@maggiemae shoot every frame as if it's my last ! But yup, expecting 100% failure but terrific fun trying.)
@fbailey I don't like learning curves, hate to fail, but you never know I might be a natural!!
@gillian1912 thank you, going to need if!!!

Still not put the film in the camera, but I'll keep you a posted!!!
December 4th, 2018  
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