OWNER`S MANUAL 取扱説明書
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1. the torque of the spring Do not loosen the hexagonal bolt too much as the ground glass back could be displaced slightly when a2. 3 moved will be displayed in 0 1mm units on the display If the bellows are being extended the displayed number will be Tn number will be minus See Figs 3 amp 4 A The operation of the focus computer bears no relation to the focal length of the lens you are using The same holds true for tilt and swing these adjustments will not affect the operation of the focus computer B Mode and format setting can be stored in the computer memory Whenever the unit is turned off the focus computer stores the last mode and format settings you used in memory When the unit is turned back on it will automatically return to these settings Remember this function will be inoperable ifthere are no batteries in the unit orifthe batteries are dead or extremely weak C To conserve battery power the unit is equipped with a
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4. F45 3 2 22 F45 LX 4X5 6 9cm 6X7 6X9cm Using The Depth of Field Scale 1 Focus on the FARTHEST point ofthe subject that you wish to render sharply Then position the begining of the rotating scale opposite the fixed zero mark 2 Focus on the NEAREST point you require sharp As you focus the depth of field scale will rotate and indicate anfstop or fractionalf stop This Value is the aper
5. 4X5 5X7 8X10 6 X 9cm Changing The Batteries 2 1 2 3 HORSEMAN FOCUS COMPUTER 4x5 SET NEAR POINT 0N OFF MODE FORMAT RESET I SET Part names and functions F32 Liquid Cry
6. MD ML FD 3 LS Tripod Base Focusing Knobs Focusing Lock Knobs Monorail Monorail Stopper Plate Focusing Scale Standard Base Lock Lever for Swing Scale for Swing Indicator for Swing and Lateral Shift L Support Knob for Lateral Shift Lock Knob for Lateral Shift Scale for Lateral Shift Knob for Rise Fall Vertical shift Lock Knob for Rise Fall Scale for Rise Fall Indicator for Rise Fall Lock Knob for Tilt Scale for Tilt Indicator for Tilt Main Frame Spirit Level Slide Locks 5 Supporting Frame Accessory Holder
7. L 1 8 L 90 2 Assembling Camera Fix the camera on atripod or a stand Use either the larger 3 8 or smaller 1 4 taphole on the camera base according to the screw diameter of your tripod The optional Quick Shoe code No 27564 may be used for quick mounting to atripod There are a number of ways of assembling the camera as the camera may be assembled freely to meet any photographic re quirement The following is the standard method of assembly 1 Release the locks for the swing movement on both the front and rear L Supports 8 Turn the L Supports 90 The operat ing knobs for camera move ments should be on the left and the swing indicator 10 atthe 0 posi
8. 2 4 F 4x5 Fig3 rotate the Focus Knob toward you and focus on the foreground In the example used here the display will provide F stop reading for foreground car parts like the headlight and front section of the bumper The word NEAR will be displayed with the required F stop shown in the upper right hand of the display The bracketed numbers in the lower right hand of the display serve as an index when you want to the focus point you set in Step 2 F11 4 Ifyouwantto see the depth of LFOCUS FAR 1 field for an object or objects in the 4 FAR 5 00 2 00 FOCUSED F
9. 20 8 L 9 YAW FREE BASE TILT Release the Base Tilt Lock Lever 32 to the UNLOCK position Manually adjustthe L support until you get the desired tilt angle and then return the Lock Lever to the LOCK position The operating angle will be indicated Center Tilt Loosen the Lock Knob for Tilt 19 turn the Main Frame and lock it in position when the desired angle is set Amount of rotation is indicated on the Scale for Tilt 20 Swing Loosen the Lock Lever for Swing 8 turn the L support and lock it in position when the desired angle is set Amount of rotation is shown on the Scale for Swing 9 16 15 17 13 12
10. 40mm 40mm parallel to the focal plane front only 30mm 60mm 202 Front 30mmL R Rear 60mm right 30mm 30mm 60mm 2824224 Front 30mmLR Rear 30mm left 60mm right 360 360 optical axis 360 40mm V AT 360 Variable between lens optical axis center and 40mm below 360 40mm V AT 360 Variable between lens optical axis center and 40mm below front only 460 700mm Expandable from 460 to 700mm FC with FC scale FC with FC scale Standard equipment Standard equipment Standard equipment Rack and pinion drive system 520 H X420 W X480 L mm ASSEMBLING CAMERA OPERATING CAMERA 3 8 1 4
11. 26 6x7cm 6x9cm 6x12cm 6X 7 6x9 6X12cm 451 454 612 2 3 1 4 6X 7 6X9cm 26 3 180 405 Attaching Film Holders Lift the edge of the Groundglass
12. Fig 4 background rotate the Focus Knob away from you and focus on the background The display will provide F stop readings for parts of the car like the rear seat and spare tire The word FAR will be displayed on screen 5 Rotate the Focus Knob until the bracketed index numbers at the lower right hand of the display return to 00 This returns you to the focus point you set in Step 2 As soon as the index numbers reach 00 the message FOCUSED will be displayed IntheFmode F stop displays are always made in real time 2 SET D 1 D D Distance Scale MODE Use this mode to accurately measure the distance that the standard has been moved in relation to the monorail DISTANS SCALE 1 Select the D mode This mode setting 1 1 1 2 2 3 DISTANS SCALE 0 0 mm has nothing to do with format size See Fig 1 Fig 1 2 Adjust the unit to the desired reference point for your measurements and press
13. 1 1 2 SET FOCUS POINT F Focus Point MODE Use this mode ifthe focus point for your subject has already been determined This mode setting calculates the F stop for obtaining the proper depth of field at and around the focus point F 4x5 1 Select the F mode andthen adjustforthe SET FOCUS POINT format size you are going to use See Fig Fig 1 1 2 The message SET FOCUS POINT FOCUS will be displayed Focus on the desired 2 SET 1 2 3 F 4x5 Fig 2 point of the subject in this case a car steering wheel and when you have the desired focus position press the SET button Fig 1 gt Fig 2 F16 3 If you want to see the depth of field for FocusNEAR an object or objects in the foregroundl NEAR
14. MFD 30 Nm 6 rm 1 20 30 Mn ml Spirit Level NewL Series is specially equipped with a 2 way spirit level on both the front and rear Standards Main Frame Displacement To raise the Main Frame turn the V A T Knob counter clockwise and the tilt axis will be lowerd The amount the Main Frame is raised will be indicated on the millimeter scale Locking is unnecessary To lower the Main Frame turn the V A T Knob clockwise and the tilt axis will be raised ATTACHING FILM HOLDERS 545 550 405 28
15. 6 FOCUSED 2 3 1 3 F22 F22 2 3 F N 4x5 SET FAR POINT 1 Fig 1 F N 4x5 SET NEAR POINT F N 4x5 F22 SET NEAR POINT F N 4x5 F22 RETURN TO 00 30 F N 4x5 F22 FOCUSED 00 5 Fig 5 4 Fig 4 F N Far Near MODE Once you have specified the far near focus range for the subject you want to photograph in this mode the focus computer automatically sets the proper F stop and optimal focus point 1 Select the F N mode and then adjust for the format size you are going to use See Fig 1 2 The message SET FAR POINT will be displayed Focus on the furthest point of your photographic subject and then press the SET button The display will shift from Fig 1 to Fig 2 3 The message SET NEAR POINT will appear next on the display Now focus on the nearest point of your photographic subject and then press the SET button again Once the far and near points are set the focus computer automatically calculates and di
16. 1 5X7 5 X7 5X7 5x7 2 30mm 30mm 5X7 5Xx7 Standard Bellows x 7 5X7 Main Frame 5X7 5X7 Groundglass Back Special Instruction for use of the Expandable Monorail 1 Quick focusing may be accomplished by releasing the locking knob located on the bottom of the expandable monorail and sliding the upper portion foward or backward manually as desired Afterthe approximate location has been found be sure to tighten the lower locking knob 2 Fine focusing may be accomplished by using the rack and pinion focusing knobs 2 From 4x5 to 5x7 For conversion to the 5 X 7 system the necessary components are the 5 Xx 7 Main Frame 5 X 7 Groundglass Backand 5 Xx 7 Bellows Detach the 4 X 5 Main Frame attach the 5 X 7 Main Frame andinsertthe5 X 7 bellows 2 Apply lateral shift 30mm to the left on the rear standard in order to align the film plane center with the optical axis of the lens et
17. 40mm 40mm parallel to the focal plane lens plane 30mm 30mm L R 360 360 optical axis Center tilt NN Ni nT lt nT Bi nT 360 40mm V A T 360 Variable between lens optical axis center and 40mm below front only 360 360 Optical axis Yaw free base tilt 40 40 forward backward Minimum Flange Distance 60mm 60mm wideangle bellows 460 700mm Expandable from 460 to 700mm Monorail FC with FC scale Focus Computer Depth of Field Scale knob Standard equipment Standard equipment Tripod Base Quick slide Rack and pinion drive system External Dimensions 325 H X245 W X420 L mi m 380 H X245 W X480 L mm EE Weight Kg Type Material
18. Camera back Focusing Ground glass Lens panel Fresnel lens Rise Fall Center tilt NY Ni EEH Nn a nm 5 lt Yaw free base tilt Minimum Flange Distance Monorail Focus Computer Tripod Base External Dimensions Weight LX57 HORSEMAN LX57 LX C57 HOSEMAN LX C57 LX810 LX C810 HORSEMAN LX810 HORSEMAN LX C810 Optical bench modular camera Die cast and machined aluminium alloy Rack and pinion drive system on H shaped monorail 10mm 10mm grid 140mm x 140mm 30mm 30mm Front 30mm each Rear 30mm rise 40mm 40mm parallel to the focal plane lens plane 30mm 2 30mm each
19. MFD 4 4 Direction of rise conventional P R F We of rise with F P R Focal Plane Rise F P R The V A T feature can also be used to adjust the final framing with focal plane rise F P R As the front can be raised in parallel with the lens plane and the rear in parallel with the focal plane the picture can be reframed withoutthe focusing being affected Note The V A T mechanism is properly adjusted at the factory It should need no further attention at this time After long years of use an adjustment may be desired this may be accomplished by using the four adjustment screws DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE LX 1 1 2
20. 14 m Rise Fall Loosen the Lock Knob for Rise Fall 16 and turn the Knob for Rise Fall 15 Amount of movement is indicated in mm on the Scale for Rise Fall 17 Lateral Shift Loosen the Lock Knob for Lateral Shift 13 and turn the Knob for Lateral Shift 12 Amount of movement is indicated in mm on the Scale for Lateral Shift 14 1 VARIABLE AXIS TILT LX LX C LX LX C MFD 0 40mm 30mm 1 Fig 1 Fig 2 Variable Axis Tilt This feature is useful when rear tilt is required to achieve best focus by the Scheimpflug Method but the relevant subject matter does not lie on the central film plane axis By means of the Variable axis mechanism the ti
21. CAUTIONS IN USE 3 6 6 6 6 Adjustment of Focusing Torque Adjust focusing torque by rotating the three hexagonal bolts on the Knob side of the standard base 7 see diagram using the hexagonal wrench Do not loosen the bolts too much as the L support could then move even when the focusing lock is applied Adjustment of Groundglass Back Spring Arm Torque Place the groundglass back as shown in the diagram and then fit the hexagonal wrench over the hexagonal bolt on the spring plate Rotate the wrench a little to the right or left to increase or decrease
22. 2 Attaching Lens The Lensbord should be bored to match the shut ter diameter of the lens that you want to use For using lenses already mounted on Horse man 80X80mm lensbords or Linhof Technika lensboards use an Adapter Lens Panel Code No 23517 or 23516 HN Vertical Horizontal Conversion of the format Release the Slide Locks 24 and detach the Supporting Frame Turn the frame to the vertical or horizontal position and attach it again by working the Slide Locks Focusing Operation Focusing is done by working the Focusing Knobs 2 on the Stan dard Base 7 The usual method of focusing is to move the rear standard however focusing can also be accomplished by moving the front standard For closeups and copying set the magnification by moving either of the standards and focus by moving the entire camera assem bly with the Focusing Knob 2 on the Base 1 L MFD 30 MFD 31
23. 5 Fig 3 Fig 5 3 The variable axis mechanism can now be employed to raise the ground glass frame by the same 30mm in order to give the same view point as before the horizontal tilt axis however remains 30mm below the center line of the screen The tilt correction can now be undertaken remembering that the tilt axis is now situated 30mm below the screen center line See also milimeters scale atthe left hand side of the lower screen half fg 3 4 General focus may be obtained over an inclined surface by appropriate tilting of the rear main frame fig 4 In this case some slight perspective distortion will occur this may be eliminated in the following way a Read the number of degrees on the rear Main Frame Tilt Scale b Place the same number of degrees on the front Main Frame Ti Scale but on the opposite side of the scale c Place the rear Main Frame Tilt Scale at 0 Thus any undesirable distortion is eliminated Make small focus adjustment always reduired aftertransferring swing or tilt movement to the front standard fg 5 FPR MFD
24. Frame slightly and insert the sheet film holder until it stops The Polaroid 545 and 550 Film Holders the Horseman Optical Exposure Meter may also be inserted in the same manner When attaching the Polaroid 405 Film Holder simultaneously push the two Spring Latches 28 to detach the Frame by sliding it Then attach the film holder using the two Accessory Holders 26 Taking 6x9cm 6x7cm 6x12cm Photographs When taking 6x9cm 6x7cm or 6x12cm photographs on roll film attach Horseman Roll Film Holders 451 454 612 directly to the camera or attach the Horseman Rortary Back 2 and 3 In attaching these to the camera detach the Groundglass Frame and affix the film holder or Rotary Back using the two Accessory Holders 26 on the Supporting Frame Remark When attaching the accessories indicated by turn the Main Frame180 CAMERA MOVEMENTS 32 UNLOCK L LOCK 19
25. Groundglass Frame Spring Latch Standard Bellows GOV A T Knob OV A T Scales Base Tilt Lock Lever G3 Monorail Extension Lock Knob Lock Lever for Main Frame SPECIFICATIONS LE HORSEMAN LE Type LS LX HOSEMAN LS HORSEMAN LX Optical bench modular camera LX C HORSEMAN LX C Material Die cast and machined aluminium alloy VAP AV Camera back 4X 5 4 X 5 international standard Focusing Rack and pinion drive system on H shaped monorail Ground glass 2 10mm grid 6X7 6X9 6X12cm markings 10mm 6X7 6X9 6X12cm 10mm 6X7 6X9 6X12cm V A T1 10mm grid 6X7 6X9 6X12cm markings V A T scale Lens panel 140mm x 140mm Fresnel lens Option Standard equipment RI 1 30mm 30mm each
26. reflex viewer or other accessory is attached Important 1 Be sure to release the appropriate lock before operating each camera movement Forced operation in the locked position may damage the driving and locking mechanisms 2 Refrain from disassembly beyond the limits of assembly and disassembly of each module as described in the instructions 3 Refrain from using organic solvents such as lacquer thinner and acetone in cleansing Knobs and Fresnel Lens because they are made of molded resins which are easily damaged Use only a mild soap and soft cloth 4 In cleansing the mat surface of the Groundglass wipe gently with a soft cloth wet with a small amount of alcohol Do not use water or blow on the groundglass HORSEMAN HORSEMAN is a registered trademark of Komamura Corporation Tokyo Japan Specifications are subject to change without notice KO RPORATION 103 0013 3 2 4 TEL 03 3639 3351 FAX 03 3808 0116 www komamura coJp
27. Fig2 the SET button And 00 will appear on the display Fig 1 gt Fig 2 DISTANS SCALE 3 Rotate the Focus Knob When the 0 1mm 32 5 mm standard begins to move the distance 3 3 4 4 B OFF ON C OFF 3 OFF
28. HORSEIVIAIN OPTICAL BENCH MODULAR CAMERA HORSEIMAN HORSEMAN HORSEMAN HORSEMAN BC STC OWNER S MANUAL Thank you for your purchase of the L series View Cameras Before oprating the L series View Cameras give this Instruction Manual a careful reading TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 NOMENCLATURES 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 ASSEMBLING CAMERA 4 OPERATING CAMERA 5 ATTACHING FILM HOLDERS 6 CAMERA MOVEMENTS 7 LX LX C VARIABLE AXIS TILT LX LX C 8 LX DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE LX 9 LX C FOCUS COMPUTER LX C 10 OTHERS 11 CAUTIONS IN USE NOMENCLATURES
29. ide the casing to indicate in which direction the batteris are to go F N 1 F N 1 2 SET FAR POINT SET 1 2 3 SET NEAR POINT SET 2 3 4 4 RETURN TO 00 00 4 5 5 00 FOCUSED
30. lt axis can be placed anywhere between the screen center and 40mm below the center The V A T System is used in the following way 1 Assume the crucial plane lies some 30mm below the central tilt axis fig 1 2 Then lower the camera back using the normal fall control on theL Standard to 30mm below the zero position The tilt axis has therefore been lowered and placed where it is needed for making the tilt adjustment Since the normal range of rise and fall is 30mm each side of the zero point if for instance 40mm of drop is required this can be achieved by dropping the rear frame by its full 30mm and rising the front frame by 10mm making a total difference of 40mm fg 2 3 MFD 30 1 A MFD 4 4 0 5 3
31. n Autromatic OFF function If the controls remain untouched for a period of three minutes the unit will automatically turn itself off NOTE The focus computeris to be used at normal ambient temperatures At extremely low or high temperatures computer functioning may become unstable or cease functioning altogether Avoid getting water or any other liquids on the scale surface on top of the monorail It is impossible to take accurate readings if there is water on the scale Wipe any excess moisture off the scale with a dry cloth Use Size AA alkali manganese or manganes dry cell batteries to power the focus computer If the unit is not going to be used for any length of time be sure to remove the batteries plus and ifthey are being contracted the OTHERS 1 2 5x7
32. splays the F stop in the upper right hand of the LCD in real time Fig 2 gt Fig 3 gt Fig 4 4 The RETURN TO 00 message will now be displayed Slowly rotate the Focus Knob until the bracketed index numbers at the lower rigt of the display return to 00 The display will shift from Fig 4 to Fig 5 5 Once the bracketed index numbers show 00 the FOCUSED message will appear on the display This indicates that the optimal focus point has been reached lf you turn the Focus Knob too far the bracketed index numbers in the lowerright hand of the display will begin to increase again If that happens rotate the Focus Knob in reverse to go back to 00 See Fig 5 6 Inthe FOCUSED position the number appearing in the upper right hand of the display will be the F stop necessary to assure proper focus in the range between the furthest and nearest focus points you specified Each plus sign indicates an additional 1 3 of an aperture stop The example given here F22 indicates an F stop of 22 plus an additional 2 3 of an aperture stoD F 1 F
33. stal Display The LCD displays operating messages and computer calculation results ON OFF button This button switches the power supply on and off Pressing once turns the unit on and pressing a secondtime turns it off Mode switch This button lets you switch between different the measurement modes Each time the button is pressed the unit shifts to another measurement mode The sequence of modes is F N far near mode F focus point mode D distance scale mode Format switch This switch lets you select the size format that corresponds to what you actually want to photograph on screen Each time the button is pressed the unit adjusts to another size format The sequence of format sizes is 4x5 5x7 8x10 6x9cm Reset button When this button is pressed the unit returns to its initial mode settings If you are going to refocus you press this button frst Set button Each time this button is pressed the present focus point is registered in computer memory When battery power becomes weak the upper half of the LCD will become black As the batteries continue to wear down the LCD will go blank Both batteries must L_ bereplaced with new ones 1 Release the Base Tilt Lock Lever and lowerthe entire rear standard towards the back 2 Slide the battery cover up and remove it 3 Replace the batteries being sure that the plus minus ends are placed correctly in the casing There are markings ins
34. tion Lock both Lock Levers for swing to secure L Support Extend the bellows rearward and afix it to the Main Frame on the Rear Stand by using Slide Locks 24 25 7 2 1
35. ture that needs to be set on the iris in order to encomDpass sharply the zone that you have defined by the FARTHEST and NEAREST sharp points 3 Next take the indicated f stop for example f45 and cut it in half in this case f22 Carefully rotate focusing knob backwards until the depth of field scale indicates f22 You are actually halving the distance between the two measuring points This is the correct focus point so that atf45 sharpness extends precisely between the two extreme points chosen above Notes A The focusing knob on 4x5 cameras is provided with two scales one to be used when using 4x5 format and the other when using the reduced 6x7 or 6x9cm format B The scale for any particular format can be used with any focal length of lens C The depth of field scale can equally be used when tilt and or swing movements are employed FOCUS COMPUTER LX C LX C ON OFF F N F N F D
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