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Summary of Contents for CONTAFLEX I

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...

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Page 3: ...using scale 3 Distance setting index 4 Depth of field scale 5 Shutter speed setting ring 6 Shutter speed setting index 7 Aperture ring 8 Aperture setting knob 9 Aperture setting index 10 Synchronizing...

Page 4: ...r The sensible lay out of the various controls and scales and the coupled shutter ten sioning and film transport are designed for efficient operation of this small and handy camera even under the most...

Page 5: ...a film in the ca mera If you are doubtful on any point your photo dealer will be glad to help you with further advice and information We are sure that you have made a wise choice in buying the CONTAF...

Page 6: ...cates the correct field of view even with the lens attachments or the supplementary lenses for close up photo graphy The focusing system with the split image rangefinder and the ground glass screen ri...

Page 7: ...nsport and shutter tensioning mechanism make the camera ready for action at a moment s notice The camera takes 24 x 36 mm negatives on 35mm miniature film available in standard daylight cassettes dayl...

Page 8: ...e number is opposite the index 9 If necessary the diaphragm can also be set to intermediate values When making some consecutive exposures it is recomm endable to check the setting before each exposure...

Page 9: ...cond thus 60 stands for 1 60 second and so on When set to B the shutter remains open as long as the release button 14 is depressed see page 20 For setting the self timer see page 24 To tension the Syn...

Page 10: ...o swing both hands simultaneously in opposite direc tions with one hand holding on to the camera body and the other gripping the winding knob Fig 3 When winding the shutter please note that the windin...

Page 11: ...u can measure the subject di stance in two ways 1 Sigbt a vertical line e g tbe edge of a wall or a tree trunk tbrougb tbe finder On turning the focusing mount 1 the image in the upper half of tbe cir...

Page 12: ...It is immaterial which method you use in either case the lens is automatically set to the required distance...

Page 13: ...omparatively small at full aperture 12 8 but increases the more you stop down the lens The depth of field scale 4 shows the extent of this zone at various aperture settings Two series of aperture numb...

Page 14: ...est and farthest points of the subject that have to be sharp Then simply find the required aperture from the depth of field scale For technical reasons there is a second scale below the focusing scale...

Page 15: ...KOPJ OT RAPID exposure meter directly shows the shutter speed corresponding to each aperture A special model is available calibrated for the shutter speeds of the CONTAFLEX I Rem em ber these Basic Se...

Page 16: ...24 00 16 9 00 12 3 00 8 6 00 6 3 00 20 14 1 33 2 12 5 41 3 10 10 107 92 00 1 6 00 6 1 00 4 9 10 8 2 12 1 1 5 13 9 1 2 18 4 6 3 22 11 5 7 46 3 4 8 00 4 00 6 5 9 7 6 5 7 8 4 7 8 2 4 1 9 10 3 8 12 9 3 1...

Page 17: ...with the fingers Fig 7 Press the thumbs against the back of the camera Use the second finger of the left hand to rotate the lens mount 1 for focusing and the right index finger to press the release b...

Page 18: ...es turn the camera through 90 degrees and press the upper end gently against the forehead with the left hand The second finger again ope rates the focusing mount 1 The right hand supports the camera f...

Page 19: ...n this case the right index finger operates the release but ton 14 and the second finger of the right hand the focusing mount 1 Use the left hand to support the CONTAFLEX from below The illustrations...

Page 20: ...queezing it down wards This method of releasing is special ly recommended as experience has shown that it is least liable to cause camera shake If by any chance the winding knob 12 was not wound to it...

Page 21: ...finder image the lens aperture automati cally remains fully open This permits comfortable and accurate focusing On pressing the release button the spring loaded iris jumps to its pre selected setting...

Page 22: ...e observe the field of view and the rangefinder without glasses Zone Focusing To save time in focusing action subjects a zone focus setting is provided Set the aperture to the red figure 8 and the dis...

Page 23: ...Then just check the view once more and release E l posures from a Tripod The CONTAFLEX can be mounted on a tri pod Fig 17 by means of the tripod bush 21 A ball and socket head or similar tri pod head...

Page 24: ...flash bulbs The M setting therefore synchronizes flash bulbs up to the fastest shutter speeds Setting the lever to V brings the self timer into action On pressing the release button 14 the mirror mov...

Page 25: ...the different types of flash at the M X and V setting of the synchronizing lever I Flash Osram XM 1 SO XM lB S OB XP XO S2 Philips Pf 1 Pf 3 Pf 14 Pf 25 Pf 60 Pf 100 General Electric No 5 No 11 No SM...

Page 26: ...ng keys 19 in the bottom of the CONTAFLEX with the right hand and turn them to the right or left Slightly push down the camera back with the left thumb Fig 20 and lift off with the right hand Fig 21 L...

Page 27: ...procket engages the film perforations at both sides Fig 25 Hold the film in contact with the transport sprocket with the left thumb place the camera back into its grooves from above Fig 26 and slide i...

Page 28: ...w engraved on it This indicates that the film is advancing properly When using bulk film or 20 expo sure cassettes the film may unroll itself inside the cas sette and the rewind knob will not rotate f...

Page 29: ...rn the inner and outer shells against each other until their slots coincide and pull apart Fig 28 The cassette will take darkroom refills daylight refills or bulk film When work ing with a take up cas...

Page 30: ...ppears When working with two cas settes Fig 30 there is no need to rewind the film It can also be unloaded after any number of exposures together with the take up cassette in broad daylight But advanc...

Page 31: ...wo positions When stor ing an exposed cassette in the container fit the lid in such a way that the marking Exp is visible through the window The Film Indicator To show the type of film loaded into the...

Page 32: ...tte by turning the rewind knob 15 in the direction of the arrow Fig 32 When a take up cassette is used in place of the take up spool there is no need t o rewind the film In that case the film may also...

Page 33: ...for picture taking The case will also hold the CONTA FLEX with a filter the accessory shoe and the lens attachment holder The lid of the case is pivoted and swings out of the way when taking upright...

Page 34: ...or which is engraved on the mount of all ZEISS IKON precision filters The CONTAPOL Polarizing Filter The CONTAPOL polarizing filter screwed into the lens mount eliminates disturbing reflections from s...

Page 35: ...1 There are four PRO XAR lenses with focal lengths of 39 2 inches 100 cm for subjects down to 193 4 inches 50 cm 193 4 inches 50 cm for subjects between 193 4 and 11 3 inches 50 to 30 cm 113 4 inches...

Page 36: ...3 6 11 10 9 7 8 7 713132 73 6 6 Reduc tion 1 21 18 16 13 11 5 9 5 11 1 10 9 8 7 5 7 7 38 6 96 6 65 6 19 5 69 5 24 4 43 4 30 4 16 3 97 3 75 3 55 Field size l 7 X 2 5 l 4 X 2 3 l 2 X l 10 11 X l 6 10 X...

Page 37: ...are required The Lens Hood This prevents flare and veiling in against the light shots In bad weather it also pro tects the lens against rain or snow The ZEISS IKON lens hood can also be mounted on to...

Page 38: ...ng quality and colour cor rection of the ZEISS TESSAR lens ensure particularly fine colour shots with the CONTAFLEX l Since colour films have a very limited exposure latitude as compared with black an...

Page 39: ...with the CONTAFLEX Prefer ably use the ZEISS IKON right angle plug see Fig 18 on page 24 to connect the flash units to the flash socket 11 of the camera ArtificiaL Light Exposures The MOVILUM univers...

Page 40: ...a and have therefore shown a cross section of it on the last page There you can follow the path of the light from the lens via the mirror and finder system to the eye The letters of the illustration i...

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Page 42: ...counter disc 14 Release button 15 Rewind knob 16 Film indicator 17 Reversing button 18 Removable camera back 19 Locking keys of camera back 20 Finder eyepiece 21 Tripod bush 22 Eyelets for carrying st...

Page 43: ...brush However clean the lens only if it is really necessary Polish the chromium plated outside fittings of the camera occasionally with a soft linen rag The Serial number The back of every CONTAFLEX...

Page 44: ...Ienglisch I 319 861 24 Printed in Germany Author J Kraatz 1256 7...

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