Voigtlander Bessa R4A Instruction Manual
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1. BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONES MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES EAS Se Seit 1756 BESSA R2A WEEN BESSA R3A Germany B ES SA R A Congratulations on your selection of Bessa camera This is a compact and lightweight rangefinder camera with VM lens mount Quick and accurate focusing is possible turn the focusing ring until the doubled images seen at the finder s center converge to a single image Utilizing Auto and Manual exposure metering systems the camera is equipped with you can easily get the proper exposure You will be aided by LED indicators displayed in the viewfinder 26 Description of Parts 1 Shutter Speed Index 2 Shutter Speed ISO Film Speed Ring 3 AE Release Button 4 Film Speed Window 5 Shutter Release Button 6 Film Advance Lever 7 Film Counter 8 Main Switch 9 Neck Strap Eyelet 10 Lens Release Button 11 Accessory Shoe 12 Frame Selector Lever 13 Film Rewind Crank 14 Film Rewind Knob 15 Film Rewind Crank Tip 16 Backdoor Lock Lever 17 Rangefinder Window 18 Bright line Frame Illumination Window 19 Viewfinder Window 20 VM Lens Mount am 8 19 20 27 Attaching the neck strap 21 Synchro Contact _ Attach the neck strap to the camera as illustrated below 22 Finder Frame 23 Viewfinder 24 AE Lock Button 25 Tripod Socket 26 Battery Chamber Lid 27 F2. Fast moving subjects 1 500 1 2000 38 1 Zi 9 3 e Turn either the aperture ring on the lens and or the Shutter Turn the Main Switch to the ON position Set the Shutter Speed Ring to the desired shutter speed setting In order to set the Shutter Speed Ring to any of the manual shutter speed indicators 1 2000 B from Auto Exposure mode or Exposure Compensation mode press the AE Release Button 3 and turn the Shutter Speed Ring as appropriate Adjust your focus and press the Shutter Release Button in half way while looking through the finder You will see two LED indicators in the finder One indicates the manually set shutter speeds are on A second blinking one indicates the proper shutter speed Speed Ring to align the two LEDs until they converge into one tight O When the blinking LED converges with the other lit indicator and thus only one LED is lit in the finder it means you have selected the proper exposure value If the LED of 2000 blinks fast when the Shutter Speed Ring is se of range due to over exposure to 2000 it means out If the LED of 1 blinks fast when the Shutter Speed Ring is set to 1 it means out of range due to under exposure O The LED will remain on for about 8 seconds after you stop pressing the Shutter Release Button or stop turning the Shutter Speed Ring 39 Selecting Frame Focusing 1 Tu
3. Remove slack by turning the Film Rewind Crank 13 gently in speeds will not be shown in the viewfinder DES Faster than F2 the direction of the arrow until the loaded film is properly S E oe EL stop turning the crank We t is tight and then Exposure Setting Outdoors on a dudy day SC return the crank to its osition utdoors on a fine da E Advance the film a couple oi frames Las depressing the Aperture Priority Mode auto exposure mode or AE ae GC E T shutter release button a few times and operating the Film ESA we esch RA modestie camera e j Sauna are vith sron Hig Advance GE he Plm Counter indicates E a O the lens Ste value eege of the Sbjct sure that the Film Rewind Shaft is rotating each time the film SC is advanced which will tell you that the ot is advancing O ew at With consideration of the film speed the depth of field you roperly 1 Ver property Recommended aperture value with ISO 100 21 film under typical situations as shown on the list When advancing the film wind the Film Advance Lever slowly and securely until the film is fully transported to the next frame 34 35 Shutter speed corresponds from 1 2000 to 8 sec Turn the Main Switch to the ON position Set the Shutter Speed Ring to align A mark at the Shutter Speed Index 1 Turn the aperture ring on the lens to the desired aperture value Advance the film and press the Shutter Release Button half way while looking through the Viewfind
4. movement of the film advance lever aft reset it 43 er removing the cartridge which will B bulb setting _ Flash Photography 1 With the Shutter Speed Ring 2 set at B 1 Simply fit the flash unit into the Accessory position the shutter will remain open for as Shoe 11 f long as the Shutter Release Button 5 is held 2 Set the Shutter Speed Ring 2 at 1 125 sec or slower 3 Set the corresponding aperture value form the than one second is required such as in Guide Number of your flash unit by operating the photography at night d aperture ring value to use follow the instruction 3 Be sure to use a tripod and or cable release given in the manual of your flash unit when using long shutter times to avoid camera movement down 2 This setting is useful when a longer exposure 44 45 o em wv e IA NEE eeh Ki y Optional Accessories 1 Manual operation fast Trigger Winder 2 M Bayonet adapter ring 46 47 Specifications Type Film Format Lens Mount Shutter Finder magnification Framelines Focusing Exposure display Exposure Metering System Exposure Coupling Range Flash Terminal Film Advance 35mm camera with electronicly controlled focal e plane shutter and TTL meterna system featuring E Rewind By film rewind button and manual crank LED display ilm Counter Additiv
5. Bayonet Adapter Ring then turn the lens clockwise Pay attention not to over tighten the lens to the body 3 To remove the lens from the camera press the Lens Release Button and turn the lens counterclockwise 30 31 Battery Check 1 Turn the Main Switch 8 to the ON position 2 Wind the Film Advance Lever 6 3 Set the Shutter Speed Ring 2 to any position except the B bulb position 4 Lightly press the Shutter Release Button 5 half way while looking thorough the View Finder 23 O If you can see one or two LEDs lit or blinking on the bottom of the Viewfinder then battery condition is satisfactory O If both 2000 and 1 LEDs are blinking slowly in addition to one or two of the LEDs mentioned above then the batteries are running out of power Prepare a new set of batteries O if no LED is lit then the batteries need to be replaced or have been loaded incorrectly O The LEDs will remain on for about 8 seconds after you stop pressing the Shutter Release Button Note In order to avoid battery consumption turn the Main Switch to the OFF position while the camera is not in use 32 Loading Film 1 To open the back Door 32 unfold and lift the Film Rewind Crank 13 up then pull the Film Rewind Knob 14 up while holding the Backdoor Lock Lever 16 in the release position When the Back Door is opened the Film Counter 7 will automa
6. Compensation mode The exposure value at the moment when AE Lock Button is pressed will be stored and also the LED indication in the finder will be locked 2 li Example Compensate by 1 5 steps O 1 Place the camera near enough to the subject to have the image centered in the middle of the finder 2 Press the Shutter Release Button in a half way and check the LED indicator in the finder Then press the AE Lock Button 24 and reframe your composition O Exposure value will be locked while the AE Lock Button is pressed and held O Exposure value will be released when you stop pressing the AE Lock Button 3 Create your composition and release the shutter The LEDs will remain on about 8 seconds after you stop pressing either the Shutter Release Button or the AE Lock Button 37 Exposure Setting Manual Exposure Recommended shutter speeds with ISO 100 21 film under typical conditions as shown on the list O Indications on the Shutter Speed Ring 2000 means 1 2000 sec 1 means 1 sec B means Bulb O With brighter and or fast moving subjects it is recommended to use higher shutter speeds Condition Shutter speed sec Stationary subject in subdued light 111 1 15 Indoors in normal conditions 1 30 1 60 Outdoors on a fine day 1 125 1 250 Seaside in midsummer 1 500 1 2000 Mountain area with snow 1 500 1 2000
7. e type with auto reset when opening the 35mm film 24x36mm back door VM mount Film Speed Range ISO 25 3200 by 1 3 steps Electronic controlled metal focal plane shutter Power Source Two 1 5V Alkaline batteries LR44 or Silver qua vertical operation a en x0 7 Bessa imensions BON x 81 H x1 0 Bessa R3A Weight Ee a SE x0 52 Bessa R4A Bessa R2A 35mm 50mm 75mm 90mm Bessa R4A 440g Bessa R3A 40mm 50mm 75mm 90mm These specifications and external appearance are subject to change Bessa R4A 21mm 25mm 28mm 35mm 50mm without prior notice for the purpose of improvements Coincidence type LED shutter speed indication in viewfinder TTL center weighted average metering EV1 19 ISO 100 F1 4 1sec F16 1 2000sec X synchronic contact synchronized at 1 125sec or slower speed By single and or multiple ratcheting lever action Double exposure lock system Trigger winder available as optional extra 48 ge 49 Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries English This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste EEE management Symbol f r getrennte Wertstoff Schadstoffsammlung in eu
8. er he finder the LED display will indicate the correct shutter speed he LED blinks 2000 quickly it means out of range oe gt gt Hr Sp due to over exposure Turn the aperture ring on the lens to higher setting he LED blinks 1 slowly the shutter will be released at the speed of 1 sec to 8 secs he LED of 1 blinks fast it means under the range of exposure due to low light Turn the aperture ring on the Example Shutter will be released at 1 125 sec ens to a lower setting The LED will remain on for about 8 seconds after you stop pressing the Shutter Release Button If the LED goes off while composing your shot then press the Shutter Release Button again half way to reactivate the meter indicator The LEDs will not come on if the film is not advanced aa 36 Exposure Compensation You can also use the Exposure Compensation mode to use a different exposure value than the one that aperture priority has determined automatically You can change the value to both brighter compensation or darker compensation The amount you can compensate for is 2 steps by 1 2 step increments Set the A indicator on the Shutter Speed dial to the desired value of compensation When active the Exposure Compensation Mode the indicator LED of the compensated shutter speed will blink slowly AE Lock function Use the AE lock function with Aperture Priority mode or Exposure
9. ilm Guide Rails 28 Rewind Fork 29 Film Cartridge Chamber 30 Film Pressure Plate 31 Film Cartridge Confirmation Window 32 Back Door 33 Winder Coupler 34 Film Rewind Button 35 Film Take up Spool 36 Film Sprockets Be sure the protective end of the strap is on the inside 28 29 Mounting Removing Lens OM Bayonet Mount lens 1 To mount the lens match the red mark on the camera body with the red mark on the lens barrel then insert the lens in he camera body and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks 2 To remove the lens from the camera body press the Lens Release Button 10 and turn the lens all the way counterciockwise then lift it straight out of the mount Inserting Batteries 1 Turn the Battery Chamber Lid 26 counter clockwise using a coin or screwdriver blade 2 Two LR44 type alkaline or two SR44 type silver batteries may be used to power the camera Place the batteries so that both positive sides are toward the bottom of the battery chamber Turn the Battery Chamber Lid 26 clockwise until it closes firmly gt w OL Mount lens 1 Mount M Bayonet Adapter Ring available separately on the camera body Any one of three types of M Bayonet Adapter Ring can be used Refer to the instruction manual for M Bayonet Adapter Ring to mount it on the camera body 2 Align the lens mount screw with that of the M
10. index finger lightly on the shutter release button Press your left elbow lightly against your body and then look through the rangefinder eyepiece to steady the camera against your face Then relax your right arm holding the camera 42 Rewinding the Film 1 wm When the roll of film ends the advance lever will no longer advance smoothly Check the Film Counter 7 display If that the all the frames of the loade film needs to be rewound Press the Film Rewind Button 34 on the bottom of the camera Unfold the Film Rewind Crank 13 and turn it in the direction of the In case if the Film Rewind Crank Ti will be in the free space to unfold toward the rear in order to open H d film have been exposed then tl after press the film Rewind But Fig 2 Once the winding tension eases the film is completely wound into the cartridge and it is ready to be removed Pull up the Film Rewind Knob 14 while keeping the Back Door Lock the Film Counter shows ne arrow p 15 stops in between Film Rewind Knob 14 and camera body Fig 1 34 turn the Film Rewind Knob 14 till the Film Rewind Crank Tip on 15 Lever he Back Door and take out the fi Remove the film cartridge in a place away from direct sunlight m Note If the film reaches the end of the roll during film advance the film advance lever will lock Rewind the entire roll then complete the
11. rn the Frame Selector Lever 12 and the frame illustrated below will be shown in the For accurate focusing with subjects such as a SCH finder The frame shows the range to be included when used with the lens indicated group of people a double image viewfinder with gt Select the frame pattern according to the focal length of the lens you have mounted on a central focus zone will ensure that sharp images DESEN the camera are easily recorded i e e Additionaliy the parallax is automatically corrected according to the combination of your To achieve this simply turn and adjust the lens eee gt shooting distance and the lens selected until the double image converges to one da K In focus RA j e EO O Focusing 2 gomm 75 35 50 75 45 amp E 8 z ei For accurate focusing of architectural or technical i m subjects with vertical lines use the Split image TC see focusing option To achieve this simply turn and ES Dee EO Ces adjust the lens so that the lines join together O mm 75 do 50 o 7 do do KR When focusing make sure to put your eye in the i z re middle of the Viewfinder Fr a 26mm Not in focus In focus R4A mm n M E Ze le O Imm 22825 1 a 4 21 28 25 1 1 35 50 3 5 Lie 41 Holding Camera 1 Hold the camera in the palm of the left hand so as to turn the lens focusing ring easily with your left hand Hold the camera body steady and place your right
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13. tically reset to S Insert the film cartridge into the Film Cartridge Chamber 29 so that the protruding end of the film cartridge faces downward Do this in a place away from direct sunlight Rotate the Film Rewind Crank carefully while pushing down lightly on the Film Rewind Knob until the film locks on the Film Rewind Fork 28 33 Insert the film leader into the grooves of the Film Take up Spool 35 and place it so that the spool teeth engage the fiim edge perforations Check that the film perforations are properly engaged by the teeth of the Film Sprockets 36 and that the film slides smoothly along the Film Guide Rails 27 while turning the Film Advance Lever 6 lightly in order to advance the film Film Speed Setting 1 Film speed is indicated on the outside of the film package or in the film instructions 2 To set the Film speed while lifting the Film speed Set Ring 2 turn it until the arrow indicator on the inner ring points to the corresponding Film speed ASA ISO value Caution Do not touch the shutter curtains which can be seen through the Film speed Window 4 Gently close the Back Door and push it until it clicks and Caution Make sure to set film speed exactly at the locks shut detent not In between otherwise proper shutter Condition Aperture F value
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