Cosmorex Se Owners Manual
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PREFACE For more than a century, photography has served as the worlds first truly universal language . . . for the message of a photo graph is instantly understood by men of every race and every tongue. Historically, photography began in France, with im portant contributions from Britain, Germany, America, Japan, and many other nations. Originally developed in Germany, 35mm single-lens reflex cameras are today produced in many other lands - with new sources standing on the threshold, ready to meet the increasing needs of the worlds photographers for a broad variety of camera systems. The Cosmorex SE is the latest in a series of 35mm SLR cameras made in the U.S. S. R. and fully reflects the rugged construction, superb optics, and functional design which European photo graphers have prized for years in the pro ducts of this increasingly sophisticated and internationally-respected industry. Thank you for selecting the Cosmorex. We are confident that, after reading the instruc tions that follow, you will embark upon a life time of genuinely fine photography with your new camera ....
Welcome ... to the Cosmorex world of single- lens reflex photography! Your new Cosmorex camera is a precision 35mm SLR camera that gives you . . . T hrough-the-lens viewing and focus ing . . . your brilliant eye-level view finder shows the exact image trans mitted by your lens. *Interchangeable 58mm f/2.0 Auto Cosmogon Lens ... with a fast working automatic diaphragm mechanism that gives you an always bright image in your viewfinder. The coated, color-corrected 6- element optics provide superior sharpness, too. L ow-Noise Focal-Plane Shutter ... highly accurate, with speeds to an action freezing 1/500th second plus "B". B uilt-in Exposure Meter ... ends guess work by showing you the correct lens opening and shutter speed for well-exposed pictures ... and more! Because of its many unique features, opera tion of this camera is probably somewhat different from other cameras you may have owned. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that after carefully reading these instructions, you shoot a "test" roll of film, have this film processed, and examine the pictures before exposing addi tional rolls. This test roll will verify that you are using your new camera correctly, and allow you to make any necessary changes in camera operation; additionally it will confirm that all camera controls are functioning perfectly. Now ... Please fold out the front and back pages showing the operating parts of your Cosmorex, and, with the camera at hand, follow the operating instructions step by step. You will be rewarded by fine pictures right from the start - and for many, many years to come ...
CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (page 33) I f you are familiar with 35mm single-lens reflex cameras from previous experience, and wish to use your new camera immedi ately, please turn directly to the Condensed Operating Instructions on page 33. *If this is your first 35mm or single-lens reflex camera, please take the brief period needed to learn your new camera thorough ly by reading the more detailed instructions beginning on the next page .. . TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ........................................................... 2 Operating Controls ........................................... 3 Introduction .................................................... 4 Loading Your Camera ........................................ 6 Using Your Cameras Exposure Meter ................... 9 Viewing and Focusing ..................................... 12 Taking the Picture ........................................... 1a Unloading ...................................................... 15 Taking Flash Pictures ...................................... 17 Using Long Exposure Times (Time Exposures).20 Using Self-Timer ................................................ 22 Changing Lenses ............................................. 23 Choosing Shutter Speeds and Lens Openings. .25 Using Depth-of-Field for Greater Sharpness . .26 Caring for Your Camera & Lenses ........................ 29 Trouble Shooting Chart ................................... 31 Condensed Instructions ...................................... 33 Advanced SLR Photography ............................. 36
LOADING YOUR CAMERA Find a spot where the light is subdued (if youre outdoors, look for a shaded area or shield the camera from direct sunlight with your body or coat). Then ... 1. Open Camera Back (38) by raising Back Lock Latch (22) and swinging back open. Make sure Rewind Release Ring (3) is turned clock wise fully. 2.PushupFilmCassetteSpindle(29)from in side camera;dropin35mmfilmcassette.Pull out enoughfilmtoinsertfilmendinanyslot inTake- Up Spool (36). 3. Alternately press Shutter Release Button (2) and move Film Transport Lever (1) until Film Sprocket Wheels (35) engage sprocket holes in film. Make sure film cassette lies flat. Close Camera Back (38) by pressing firmly.
4. Press Rewind Knob (24) downwards firmly and twist it counterclockwise slightly; the Rewind Knob is now raised slightly above the camera body. Slowly, turn Rewind Knob (24) clockwise until resistance is felt (this takes up excess slack of film within the cassette). 5.TwistRewindKnobcounter-clockwiseslight ly, thenpressitdownfullyandlockinplace by twistingclockwise.PressShutterRelease Button (2). 6.MoveFilmTransportLever(1)throughtwo or moreshortstrokes(lettingitreturntothe startingpositionaftereachstroke)untilno furthermovementispossible.PressShutter Release Button (2). 7. Move Film Transport Lever (1) through a second series of short strokes until further movement is impossible. Now, turn Expo sure Counter Dial (4) until the number "0" is shown by the red Exposure Counter Indicator (34). This manual created and owned by www. butkus.org/chinon, it should not be found elsewhere.
8. Once more press Shutter Release (2), and wind Film Transport Lever (1) fully ... and your first film frame is in position, as shown by the Exposure Counter Indicator (34). W hen moving the Transport Lever as de- scribed above, the Film Rewind Knob (24) will rotate counter-clockwise by itself. This provides positive assurance that your camera is correctly loaded, and that film is being wound through the camera. If the Rewind Knob does not rotate as you move the Transport Lever, and you have taken up the "slack" in the cassette as described in Step No. 4, open camera back to check that film is securely at tached to Take-Up Spool. A lways make sure the Transport Lever (1) has been fully wound. This is easiest when you move this lever in two short strokes. When the lever stops during the second stroke, you are assured that the cameras film, shutter and exposure counter are all ready for exposure. Failure to fully wind the Transport Lever may result in a "blank" exposure.
USING YOUR CAMERAS EXPOSURE METER Your Cosmorex SE incorporates a sensitive built- in Exposure Meter. It contains a photo electric ( selenium) cell (25) that converts the light reflected by your subject into electrical energy, which activates the Meter Needle (17). Because the "selenium" meter cell generates its own electrical energy, no batteries are needed! Heres how to use your exposure meter: 1.Adjust MeterforASA Film Speed.Movethe ApertureIndicatorDial(20)untilthe ASA numberforyourfilmtypeisshown bythe black Index Mark in the ASA film Speed Indicator Window (19). Your cameras meter has marked numer als for films rated at ASA 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, and 500: this speed range en compasses virtually all general-purpose black-and-white and color films. Should your film be rated at an intermediate ASA speed, such as ASA 64 or 80, simply position the ASA Index Mark so that it is between the next larger and smaller numbers. (For example, for ASA 64 or 80 film position the index mark ` been 50 and 100.) When this is done, your meter will operate well within the tolerances of all film types. NOTE: If you are using film marked only in " DIN" (European) film speed, enter this number in the DIN Film Speed Indicator (18). Should the film be marked in an intermediate speed number, position indicator midway between the next larger and smaller numbers as describe d above. This manual created and owned by www. butkus.org/chinon, it should not be found elsewhere.