OTHER ACCESSORIES include a close-up attachment, table stand, copying stand, microscope adaptor, stereo
attachment, right-angle finder and frame-finder.
THE ORIGINAL RETINA REFLEX
The meter wheel controls the setting marker of the exposure meter and incorporates the film speed setting. The
meter window shows the meter needle and setting marker. The film counter in the camera top counts exposures
backwards. The film release disengages the transport lock for changing partly exposed films. The release button
incorporates a cable release socket. The film counter setting button is mounted in the camera back. The rewind
knob incorporates a film-type indicator. The shutter speed and aperture controls are cross-coupled, but not
coupled with the exposure meter. The exposure value lever selects exposure values. The focusing ring carries
the distance scale. The synchronizing lever selects X or M synchronization, and tensions the self-timer. The front
lens component is interchangeable to yield alternative focal lengths. The rapid winding lever tensions the
shutter, advances the film, and actuates the winding sequence. The lens catch releases the interchangeable lens
component. The reversing button disengages the film transport mechanism.
Shooting with the original Retina Reflex. From left to right: Work the rapid winding lever; set the exposure
value; select an appropriate aperture speed combination; focus the image through the viewfinder; press the
release to expose.
Loading
1.
Open the camera back
.
2.
Pull out the rewind knob
.
3.
Insert the film cassette
.
4.
Push back the rewind knob
.
5.
Pull out 3½ in. of film
.
6.
Fix the film to the take-up spool
.
7.
Set the film counter
by pushing the counter setting button at the right of the viewfinder in the direction
of the engraved arrow, while at the same time pressing the film release button behind the exposure
counting window. Keep pushing the setting button over until the diamond mark between the No.1 and 36
in the film counter is opposite the notch in the window. If a 20-exposure film is used, set the diamond
mark between Nos. 20 and 25 to the notch. Now pull the transport lever as far as it will go and press the
film release. Repeat until No.36 (or No.20 on a 20-exposure film) appears in the film counter.
8.
Set the film indicator
.
9.
Set the film speed
on the exposure meter. On the Retina Reflex S depress the button in the centre of the
meter dial and turn the exposure setting wheel below the lens barrel to bring the required ASA or DIN
figure into the appropriate cut-out of the meter dial. On the earlier Retina Reflex turn the inner disc of the
exposure meter dial by the small stud near its circumference to bring the required film speed opposite the
appropriate (ASA or DIN) arrow head.