Voigtlander Bessa III W Operating Instructions
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1. Put the flash unit in the hot shoe contact Connect a synchronizing cord to the synchro contact 37 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 37 11 2 28 4 16 27 PI Se Connecting Cable Release 38 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 38 Screw a cable release tip into the threaded hole in the shutter release button 5 11 2 28 4 16 27 4 Depth of Field Indicator EBC FUJINON 55mm F4 5 Lens When you are focusing on a given subject objects in the foreground and background may appear out of focus depending on the F stop in use For greater depth of field the lens needs to be stopped down to a higher F stop number To determine the exact depth of field range at different aperture settings the depth of field scale on the lens should be used For more details please refer to the depth of field chart Permissible circle of confusion 0 05mm 0 7m 0 8m 0 9m 1 0m 1 2m 1 5m 2 0m 3 0m 5 0m wool 0 68 0 73 0 77 0 84 0 86 0 95 0 94 1 06 1 12 1 30 1 37 1 67 1 76 2 33 2 47 3 84 3 65 8 04 0 67 0 73 0 76 0 85 0 85 0 96 0 93 1 08 1 10 1 32 1 34 1 71 1 71 2 41 2 38 4 10 3 45 9 28 0 66 0 75 0 74 0 87 0 83 0 99 0 91 1 12 1 06 1 39 1 28 1 82 1 62 2 65 2 19 4 87 3 052. P While pushing the film pressure plate down gently slide the film type selector to 120 or 220 according to the film type being used tS The focusing point and frame counter will automatically be adjusted for the selected film type You can check the film type from the film type indicator window on the back door GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 19 O Frame Counter If you are using 120 half length film 6 shots at 6X6 cm 5 shots at 6X7 cm set the film type selector to 120 However the frame counter will not work with this setting After taking the sixth frame fifth in 6X7 cm continue to release the shutter and wind the film roll onto the film take up spool 120 film 220 film 6X7 cm 10 20 6X6 cm 12 24 11 2 28 4 16 12 P vet 19 Loading Film Selecting a frame size 6X7 cm 6X6 cm oe Fe i ool ary mmr Sq ee Open the back door and switch the frame size selector to set the desired size by using a coin or something similar ts When you set the 6X6 cm size masks appear at both sides of the filmgate The frame counter and the bright line frame in the viewfinder will change automatically with your film size selec
3. Description of Controls Viewfinder Window Exposure Compensation Index Bright Line Frame Illumination Window Dial Lock Release Button Rangefinder Window Shutter Speed Dial 1SO Filmspeed Dial Exposure Compensation Power Switch Dial Synchro Contact Filter Mounting Screw Neck Strap Eyelets Depth of Field Index Lens Focusing Ring Aperture Ring GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 8 L 11 2 28 4 16 04 PI Hot Shoe Contact Frame Counter Accessory Shoe Shutter Release Button aa m 3 e D gt Cable Release Screwthread Rangefinder Eyepiece e Film Advance Dial Shutter Opening Indicator Back Door Lock Lever Film Indicator Slot Film Type Indicator Window GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 9 T 11 2 28 4 16 05 PI Description of Controls Frame Size Selector 6X6 or 6X7 Start Mark for 6X6 Start Mark for 6X7 Film Take Up Spool Film Spool Chamber Chamber Film Take Up Spool Film Type Selector 120 or 220 rea z Battery Chamber Cover Film Pressure Plate lt Tripod Socket Film Spool z Spool Release Pressure Spring Knob Film Loading Knob Spool Release Buttons Red 10 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 10 L 11 2 28 4 16 05 PI Indicators in Viewfinder Moving Frame Rangefinder Patch c m Aperture Priority AE Indicator a 5 A
4. 14 82 0 64 0 77 0 73 0 90 0 80 1 03 0 88 1 17 1 02 1 47 1 22 1 98 1 51 3 03 1 99 6 41 2 66 co 0 62 0 81 0 70 0 95 0 77 1 11 0 83 1 28 0 96 1 65 1 12 2 33 1 36 3 99 1 73 13 72 2 21 co 0 60 0 86 0 67 1 03 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 39 0 73 1 22 0 78 1 43 0 89 1 93 1 03 2 98 1 22 6 53 1 50 co 1 84 co 39 11 2 28 4 16 28 PI aan 40 Specifications Type 6X7 type rangefinder camera Film format 6X7 and 6X6 by selector switch 6X7 size 56mm x 69mm 6x6 size 56mm x 56mm Film Frames 120 220 roll film 6X7 size 120 10 shots 220 20 shots 6X6 size 120 12 shots 220 24 shots Lens Minimum Aperture Angle of view EBC FUJINON f 55mm 1 4 5 8 groups 10 elements F22 6X7 size 77 6X6 size 72 Focusing Range Manually controled helicoid 0 7m co Finder Macro ratio Base Length Viewfinder Frame coverage Diopter correction Coincidence type rangefinder with bright frame p x 0 52 37 2mm effective base length 19 3mm Automatic parallax correction 90 at 3m Correction with an eyepiece diopter lens using a 19mm thread Indicators in viewfinder LED Exposure indication A and Shutter speed 2k At the Aperture Priority Auto Mode A and the shutter speed indicator which shows t
5. 19 PI Holding Camera O Focusing Range 0 7m co O Viewfinder Frame Coverage 90 at 3m ysibuz an Hold the camera with both hands P O Field of view in the viewfinder and parallax Compose the frame within the bright frame lines in the viewfinder eee The parallax is automatically corrected according to the focusing distance set by the focusing ring on the lens The subject within the bright frame lines will be in the picture 28 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 28 11 2 28 4 16 20 PI Focusing C lt s S Rangefinder Patch T 1 Look through the viewfinder 2 Turn the focusing ring Adjust the lens until the double image in the P and keep the subject you are rangefinder patch converges into one focusing on centered in the bright line frame O Focusing with IR film The focusing point of the IR film differs from the one of the normal film When shooting with IR film focus on the subject in the viewfinder and then adjust the focusing point of the focusing ring to the red mark next to the indication 8 on the When focusing keep your depth of field index ring The focusing will be corrected GVESICONLSHIN tha VIGWINGOL ose cc se ccaadcsadarassnes aderen niae Se hoiederastnasaracbadecedebmadeatesonunia demas 29 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 29 11 2 28 4 16 21 PI Shutter Release and Fi
6. OFF and the shutter release button locked If the battery is removed when the shutter is open during a long exposure or in Bulb setting the shutter will remain open Turn the power switch OFF when replacing the 16 battery GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 16 z 11 2 28 pomii Attaching Detaching Lens Hood Filters The filters usable for this camera HB Use a 58mm diameter filter x layering of two filters or more will cause vignetting et MB Fil A VY 1 Loosen the lens hood mounting screw 2 Mount the lens hood on the outer ring of the lens Tighten the lens hood mounting screw to lock the lens hood onto the lens 17 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 17 11 2 28 fee Loading Film If 120 220 film to be used with this camera Open Close of the back door Easy Loading logo 1 To open the back door slide the back door lock lever to the front of the camera Move it upward as indicated by arrow When closing the back door close it slowly and gently until the lock clicks oo Y o Easy Loading l easy With the Easy Loading system LOADING you can load film quickly and easily by placing the hole on the film leader on the hook in the spool slot The Easy Loading system prevents film slack and improper loading 18 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 18 11 2 28 4 16 11 PI Setting a film type
7. W x 109mm H x 89mm D Weight 1 100g without battery The specifications and external appearance are subject to change without prior notice for the purpose of improvements GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 41 11 2 28 41 4 16 28 PI
8. up firmly O Start mark of 220 film this camera Do not used the dotted line as a start mark GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 24 The dotted line on the leader of the 220 film is not for this camera The line appears before the start mark of E Use of the Fujifilm Easy easy My Loading film LOADING Hook the small hole 5mm of the film leader onto the hook in the groove of the spool Confirm that the film leader is firmly attached and held in place and then wind the film with the film advance dial until the start mark is aligned to the mark on the camera I Use of other 120 220 films Insert the edge of the film leader into the wide groove of the spool Push the end of the leader into the narrow slit of the take up spool until it protrudes Fold the protruding edge of the leader inwards Wind the film with the film advance dial slowly Make sure that the leader is firmly attached and then wind it up until the start mark is aligned to the mark on the camera 11 2 28 4 16 17 PI Setting a film speed Winding film to set the first frame 1 3 step setting within S025 ISO3200 is possible Make sure to set a correct film speed for the film in use Pullup the film speed dial 2 Turn the dial to set the correct film speed ISO value Make sure that the dial clicks when selecting the speed otherwise incorrect exposures may occur GF670W_TO_EFSC indb
9. 25 woof After loading the film and closing the back door turn the film advance dial until it stops to advance the film t When the frame counter indicates 1 the camera is ready for the first picture Do not release the shutter until the frame counter indicates 1 otherwise double exposure of the first frame may occur 25 11 2 28 4 16 18 PI Loading Film Unloading film 1 After finishing up your film turn the film advance dial until the film is completely on the take up spool t When the film leader is released from the film spool in the film spool chamber the film advance dial will be lighter to turn 26 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 26 Open the back door 2 Press the spool release button at the film take up chamber Take out the film 11 2 28 4 16 18 PI Take out the spool from the film loading chamber and place it in the film take up chamber 0 MY oS met 4 Tape the film tightly with the end tape Make sure the film is not loose on the take up spool The film is wrapped with a protective backing paper however if the film is loose on the roll it might be exposed through gaps Do not leave film in a bright place Load and unload film in a subdued light Store it in a dark place or a film shield bag 27 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 27 11 2 28 4 16
10. 500 o Shutter Speed Indicator Bright Line Frame Frame Size Indicator When 500 indicator blinks rapidly it means out of measurment range due to over exposure When 4s indicator blinks rapidly it means out of measurement range due to under exposure Adjust the aperture until the relative shutter speed indicator is illuminated 11 When all the shutter speed indicators are illuminated or when none of them light up low battery power may be a concern GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 11 11 2 28 4 16 06 PI Attaching Neck Strap ole 3 When using a commercially available strap instead of the supplied one make sure it is strong enough to use Do not use straps designed for cell phones BA r Attach the neck strap to the camera as illustrated 12 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 12 11 2 28 4 16 07 PI i Se f Attaching Removing Finder Eyepiece Turn the finder eyepiece clockwise to attach it C J Turn it counterclockwise when removing it 13 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 13 11 2 28 4 16 07 4 Inserting Battery One CR2 3V lithium battery is used with this camera Turn the battery chamber cover counterclockwise using a coin or something similar p Battery performance is impaired at low temperatures and may lead to significantly faster
11. e value and brightness of the subject i 45456 8 11 16 22 2 ey 105 3 2 2168 8 16 2 p 1 Set the shutter speed dial to the A indication 2 Turn the aperture ring to select the desired F stop t When you set the shutter speed dial to the A ts There is a half step between each of the F stops indication the dial will automatically lock 32 Set the aperture to a full click stop otherwise the proper exposure value might not be selected 11 2 28 4 16 24 Ha GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 32 O Indicators in Viewfinder When the shutter release button is pressed halfway A Lit when the camera is on the Aperture Priority AE mode m 500 a 250 a 125 60 30 Tre shutter speed indicator s illuminated number shows 15 the selected shutter speed p 8 Selected proper exposure value is set by the camera p a When 500 indicator blinks rapidly it means out of 1 measurement range due to over exposure When 4s 25 indicator blinks rapidly it means out of measurement 4s range due to under exposure Adjust the aperture until the relative shutter speed indicator is illuminated While the shutter release button is pressed halfway AE will be locked While AE is locked the measured exposure value will be kept e LED will be lit in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 3x The LED w
12. ge due to under exposure Adjust the aperture until the relative shutter speed indicator is illuminated e LED will be lit in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The LED will turn off after 10 seconds 35 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 35 11 2 28 4 16 25 PI B Bulb Setting Exposure Setting Exposure Compensation In the Aperture Priority mode you can compensate exposure The exposure can be adjusted within 2 range by 1 3 PD m 5 Qe gt 1 Set the shutter speed dial to the B indication 2 Shutter will remain open for as long as the shutter J Align the A indication on the exposure compensation release button is pressed dial to the desired value The exposure compensation is not available when using the camera in the Manual Exposure Mode Character of light meter This camera has the Center Weighted Average During the time the shutter remains open there is no 36 Metering system power drain on the batteries GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 36 11 2 28 4 16 26 PI Flash Photography All shutter speeds synchronize with flash HB When using a clip on type small flash E When using a flash without hot shoe contacts Synchro Contact wool
13. he correct speed are lit 3k At the Manual exposure mode The shutter speed indicator is lit when the exposure for the selected speed is correct The shutter speed indicating other than the selected one blinks when the exposure is incorrect 3 When the exposure is out of range either 500 or 4s blinks 3x Battery consumption warning Indicator blinks rapidly GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 40 11 2 28 4 16 28 PI Shutter opening indicator LED light underneath the rangefinder eyepiece Shutter Electronically controled lens shutter Shutter speed B 4s 1 500sec Flash terminal X synchronic contact and hot shoe synchronized with all shutter speed setting Exposure control Coupling range Center weighted average metering EV1 3 18 ISO 100 Exposure Mode The Aperture Priority Auto exposure Manual exposure AE lock available by pressing shutter release button halfway ef Exposure compensation 2 by 1 3 steps Film Speed Manual 1SO25 3200 by 1 3 steps Film Loading Manual Film winding By the film advance dial Advancing angle Minimum 238 Maximum 442 Film counter Additive type with auto reset Automatically switches to 120 or 220 type according to the film type indicated on the film pressure plate Battery x1 CR2 Lithium battery Others Tripod socket Cable shutter release screwthread Film indicator pocket Size 178mm
14. ill turn off after 10 seconds 33 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 33 11 2 28 4 16 24 aa Exposure Setting Manual Exposure Setting of Aperture and Shutter Speed lt Aperture setting gt lt Shutter speed setting gt y Align the F stop you selected to the index white line on 1 While pressing the dial lock release button turn the the lens shutter speed dial from the Auto Mode to the desired tS There is a half step between each of the F stops speed 2 Align the selected shutter speed indicator with the index mark ts There are click stops on each of the shutter speeds Set the shutter speed at each click stop otherwise proper shutter speed may not be set 34 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 34 11 2 28 4 16 25 PI O Indicators in Viewfinder When the shutter release button is pressed halfway A The A mark will not light up or flash during the manual exposure mode 500 well 30 Shutter speed indicator 15 The selected shutter speed is illuminated 5 When another shutter speed blinks while the selected speed is p illuminated the exposure with the selected speed is incorrect The correct exposure is achieved with the blinking shutter speed Readjust shutter speed and or aperture setting When 500 indicator blinks rapidly it means out of measurement range due to over exposure When 4s indicator blinks rapidly it means out of measurement ran
15. lm Advance When the frame counter indicates 1 or more shutter will be released by pressing the shutter release button O Shutter opening indicator CD aeai ae 1 Press the shutter release button The red light is illuminated when shutter is open t The start of exposure can be checked while looking into the viewfinder In order to avoid blurred picture hold the camera tightly and steadily then press the shutter release button gently Use a tripod and cable release when the shutter 30 speed is slower than 1 30 sec GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 30 11 2 28 4 16 22 PI cause improper frame advance a y WD l M 2 Turn the film advance dial counterclockwise until it stops Partial stroke may also be operated t The frame counter indicator shows that film is now advanced to the next frame The film advance dial can also be turned clockwise but will not advance the film GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 31 Turn the film advance dial slowly Rapid turning may vet 31 11 2 28 4 16 23 PI Exposure Setting Aperture Priority AE Aperture Priority Auto Exposure AE Mode is available The camera will automatically select a proper shutter speed based on the lens apertur
16. loss of battery power Prepare a backup battery kept at normal 14 temperature Turn the power switch off when replacing the battery GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 14 11 2 28 4 16 08 PI vet 2 Insert the battery positive side down into the Turn the battery chamber cover clockwise until it is DB battery chamber firmly closed p O Battery Check The battery status may be checked by pressing the shutter release button halfway and is indicated by the A and shutter speed indicators in the viewfinder The A and or shutter speed indicators are illuminated or blink The battery is fine according to the exposure setting you selected The A and all shutter speed indicators are illuminated and then The battery is low Replace the battery the indicator s start blinking rapidly according to the exposure setting you selected All indicators are illuminated or none of indicators are illuminated The battery is exhausted Replace the battery 15 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 15 11 2 28 4 16 09 i Se Power switch ON Power switch OFF ysibuz a MY I M p 1 Turn the power switch counterclockwise to unlock 2 Turn the power switch clockwise and align the white t The power will be switched ON and camera readied line with L Lock to shoot photos t The power will be switched
17. tion 20 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 20 E 6x7 cm 11 2 28 4 16 14 PI HB 6xX6cm GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 21 vet 21 11 2 28 4 16 15 Ha Loading Film 1 Open the back door and press the spool release buttons 2 Insert an empty film spool into the film take up spool red chamber t Both knobs at the bottom will pop out Push the spool release knob back in position 22 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 22 11 2 28 4 16 16 PI Alignment with start marks _ Ea Coo J 6x7 4 6x6 ig VE well r Remove the tape on the film then set the film in the Align the start mark on the film leader to the start mark on film spool chamber the camera indicating the frame size O Push the film loading knob back in position 23 GF670W_TO_EFSC indb 23 11 2 28 4 16 16 PI Loading Film mA 24 eo To avoid excessive slack in the film lightly press the film leader by finger and attach the film leader to the take up spool Wind film
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