Kowa Six MM Operating Instructions
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1. Gelotine filter holder dipped on lens back DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE 40mm F4 SUPER WIDE ANGLE 26 Taking angle 90 construction 9 elements in groupes minimum focusing distance 1 25 ft 0 4m minimum aperture f 32 filter size 33mm gelatine filter Dimensions 100x106mm weight 900g Supplied with a filter holder in leather case Spare gelatine filter holder available Gelatine filter holder DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE dipped to lens back pin nj j o ojo ojo ojo ojo 55mm F3 5 WIDE ANGLE DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE oo o g o H t 3 8 28 e o olo ojo olo ojo ojo pip ajo oja oo gt a i o B E oo eo ojo ojo ojo ojo Jo u o m wn o o w on D i Taking angle 72 construction 8 ele ments in 7 groups minimum focusing distance 1 5 ft 0 5m minimum aperture co B o D A f 22 filter size 67mm finish black chrome finish available Dimensionsions 80X 98mm weight 725g Supplied in leather case Lens hood filters available o na w LU 6 T 3 3 2 2 Iz ix 0 0 0 0 02. 63 Camera back locking knob tems printed in different color are not provided on standard model FILM LOADING Avoid direct sunlight when loading or unloading film A relatively dark place especially with higher speed film is best 1 Open the camera back 2 Set film pressure plate and 3 Load the film Flip up the camera back locking knob on the bottom of frame counter if necessary Insert an empty spool into the top o the film chamber and a loaded film spool into the bottom o the chamber the camera Turn the knob toward O until it comes to The film pressure plate and frame counter must be set a stop Pull it out gently The camera back will now for the type of film you are using 120 or 220 See the To facilitate loading of the spools first pull out and turn open directions on Pages 8 and 9 the take up and feed spool knobs Both will re Make sure that they fit the type of film used moin in the pulled out position When you have placed both spools into the camera twist the knobs A spring will return them to their normal positions See that the take up and teed spools are moving freely The shutter button can be pressed only after winding is completed 4 Advance the film to the start markings Insert the film leader tip into the slit in the take up spool Slowly advance the film making certain that take up is smooth taut and straight Continue to advance the f
3. dii i pod pekenan E Poda tiny 150mm F3 5 29 5 200mm F4 5 250mm F5 6 18 500mm F8 TELEPHOTO Taking angle 9 construction 7 elements in 6 groups minimum focusing distance 26 ft 8m minimum aperture f 45 filter size 95mm Dimensions 102 320mm weight 2060g Supplied with lens holder and lens hood in solid carrying case 1186 82 52 94 VIEWFINDERS I Magnifying Hood Proofed against extranous light Clear image may be observed in bright outdoors Easy focusing Field of view ratio 90 Image magnification 0 8X Evesight is adjustable continuously from 3 to 4D diopters 2Sports Finder This is an open frame flip up type finder It incorporates three frames for the taking angles of the 150mm tele photo 85mm standard and 55mm wide angle Kowa lenses 3 Eye level Prism Finder horizontal viewing This is an eye level viewfinder composed of two prisms With a magnificatication of 0 7x it provides a bright erect unreversed image 4 Eye level Prism Finder 45 viewing Especially useful for low angle viewing this viewlinder provides an erect unreversed image with a magnifica tion of 0 8X The field of view ratio is 90 It is of versatile use for eve level photographing EXPOSURE FINDERS 36 EXPOSURE FINDER model ll This is a magnifying hood with built in through the lens exposure meter can be used
4. minum metal except the rubbermade hood for 85mm Lens Holders Three lens holders are provided for 19mm 250mm and 500mm lens respectively Each holder is ottached to tripod mount and the ring is clamped to hold steady the lens barrel Screw sizes are in two types U 1 4 and U 3 8 Focusing Handle The Focusing Handle is a lever used when fasi focusing action is important lt attaches to all Kowa SIX lenses around the focusing ring Hand Grip Free Angle Hand Grip Ideal for extra steadiness in hand held shooting This is a new hand grip with a turning joint which the Sports Grip attaches o the accessory shoe on facilitates picture taking in low or high angle With the camera has its own accessory shoe a cable attached l bracket this hand grip is used also for release which attaches to the shutter release button other cameras on the camera and a shutter release button with a lock Tripod Head The Tripod Head gives you added camera stability It attaches to the base of the camera and the com bined camera Tripod Head is then attached to a tripod With the Tripod Head you can change film with the camera still mounted on the tripod 41 KOWA SIX SYSTEM as of February 1973 All cameras camera bodys and lenses are finished in black but items marked wisth marks dre available in chrome finish CAMERAS AND BODYS KOWA SIX standard model version II KOWA SIX Body KOWA SIX MM version x KOWA SI
5. 0 0 0 0 0 0 o ojo ojo ojo ojo o B D 110mm F5 6 MACRO lens CA E 28 Taking angle 40 construction 5 elements in 4 groups minimum focusing distance 2 5 ft 0 8m minimum aperture f 32 filter size 67mm Dimensions 80 X 80mm weight 680g Supplied in leather case Lens hood filters available DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE 150mm F3 5 TELEPHOTO LLLI E Taking angle 26 5 construction 5 ele ments in 4 groups minimum focusing distance 5 ft 1 5m minimum aperture 1 22 filter size 67mm finish black chrome finish ovailable Dimensions 80 X 83mm weight 675g Supplled in leather case lens hood filters available DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE de 6 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 Um l l NID njn aja njo U NIN njn wWlw aja ofja 200mm F4 5 TELEPHOTO 16 0 gt EP l DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE i 2 50 46 5394 02 25 32 72 80 19 01 32 60 14 49 21 01 1 71 12 28 8 46 8 00 6 24 5 47 4 62 4 28 3 77 3 71 3 33 Taking angle 22 construction 5 elements in 4 groups minimum focusing distance 8 2 ft 2 5m minimum aperture f 32 filter size 67mm a Dimensions 80X113mm weight 830g 598 Supplied in leather case FET Lens hood filters ava
6. Conversely it may be placed in position by aligning the dots and turning clockwise until it stops Magnifiers for inter change are available in seven types of 4 3 1 0 1 2 3 diopters MULTE EXPOSURE MM VERSION ONLY To make double or triple exposures proceed with the following steps l Set the multi exposure knob 2 Making the second exposure After winding film turn the multi exposure Turn the film windind knob This operation Knob in the directin of the arrow and leaves the frame in position and recocks match the red dot with the multi exposure the shutter Make the second exposure index red line This operation releases By repeating this operation any number of the double exposure prevention mechanism subsequent exposures can be made on the Then taKe the first shot the first exposure same frame STOPPING MULTI EXPOSURE 18 3 Return the multi exposure knob After necessary shots return the knob to its original position This releases the multi exposure device and restores the double exposure prevention system to normal The yellow dot should now be aligned with the yellow line When you change your mind after setting camera for multiexposure proceed as follows Take your picture while keeping the knob in position then return the knob to its normal yellow line position After this continue shooting as usual MIRROR UP MM VERSION ONLY 1 Advance the fim Wind the film windi
7. with every KOWA SIX interchangeable lens Four CdS cells measure average brightness of finder screen at full aperture with minimum influence from small extraordinary bright lights Stop down measrement is equally possble When measuring match the need in the viewfinder to the index by turning the dial knob and read off shutter speed and aperture combinations from dial Metering range is EV 2 17 85mm standard ASA 100 Power source is o 1 3V mercury battery Power switch and battery test curcuit are provided Viewfinder covers 9096 of film area and magnification is 1X 85mm standard at infi nity It is adjusted to 2 diopter fixed PRISM EXPOSURE FINDER This is o 45 prism finder with built in through the lens exposure meter It can be used with every KOWA SIX interchangeable lens Finder magnification is 0 73 X 85mm stan dard ot infinity finder view covers 90 o film area and gives an erect unreversed image of subject It is adjusted to 1 diopter but can be adjusted to user s individual need by changing the eyepice Interchangeable eyepieces are available with a range from 4 to 3 diopter 1 diopter steps Exposure meter measures average brightness of opposite finder screen at full aperture Stop down measurement is equally possible It is an uncoupled through the lens TTL exposure meter using meter needle matching to a fixed index Metering range is Ev 2 17 ASAIOO 85mm standard Power source is a 1 3V mercur
8. Yeliowish green Moderates tones of a photo of colorful subject portraits beautifies skin feeling in E z E 5 2 ND 4 Neutral grey Moderated sensitivity for acquiring haze effect with iris opened PL polan zauon Neutral grey Polarized filter for eliminating reflecting light caused by plane For details refer to manual for polarized filter 1A sky light Light pink Removes ultra violet rays that tends to make the photo blue tinged and protects lens For color films 82C Light blue Used when photographing in morning or evening whith daylight color film Blue Used when illumination photographing with daylight color film by clear flash bulb Dark blue Used when illumination photographing with daylight color film under reflector lamp Light amber Used when photographing with daylight color film in clouday day or at a shaded place in a fine day Amber Used in daytime photo taking with tungsten type A color film Dark amber Equivalent to Kodak Wratten Filter Used in daytime photo taking with tungsten type B color film ence 85mm F2 8 STANDARD NOTES Taking angle 50 construction 5 elements in 4 groups minimum focusing distance 2 5 ft 0 8m minimum aperture f 22 filter size 67mm finish black or chrome Dimensions 80x 64mm weight 530g Lens hood filters leather case available T
9. on the distance scale To measure film to sub ject distance lapplicable is some close up applications measure from the mark on the camera This mark in dicates the film plane 5 Focusing for infra red photo graphy It is always necessary to compensate for the different wavelength sensitivity of infra red film To do this focus as usual Then move the distance indication which has aligned with the index mark to the red line on the depth of field scale as shown in the above picture Generally an R2 or O2 filter is used for infra red work 6 Depth of Field Scale As this is a single lens reflex camera the range of sharp focus may be ascertainted on the viewing screen with the help of the depth of field preview lever For an approximate check use the depth of field scale on the lens barrel The picture shows depth of field at F 16 3 meters 10 feet 2 inch As the depth of field preview lever serves only to ascertain the stopping effects the diaphragm reverts to the fully open state the instant the lever is released 7 Depth of field previewing Being fully automatic diaphragm the diaphragm is usually fully open and therefore the stopping effects at taking aperture the depth of field or blur of image cannot be seen If the depth of field preview lever is pulled down fully the effect of diaphragm can be ascertained on the viewing screen 8 Time exposure T For a time exposure o whatever duration you w
10. 5mm 10mm 150mm 200mm 250mm gt 0 eee 24 31 Taking Angle Perspective and Depth of field e 11632833 Interchangeable Lens 500mmF 8 ee 34 Interchangeable Viewfinders e 35 Exposure finders 36 Interchangeable Viewscreens s 37 Extension Bellows sasarane yara wang Nana naas 38 Extension Tubes e 39 Other Aecessdri s aaa a a ita TRORERERC DE tuza PERTH sa RU TR E RIF fi 40 KOW SPESE P 42 KOW A SIX MM Specifications eR eee 43 co Viewing magnifier interchangeable Strap stud front Multi exposure index Multi exposure knob Strap stud rear Film amp shutter knob flip out crank 12 24 frame counter selection knob Automatic zero reset 12 24 frame Counter Depth of field preview lever Mirror locking knob Mirror up signal window Removable finder hood Distance scale Depth of field scale Aperture scale Shutter speed scale Aperture selection ring D 7 66 oo Parts Description 2 eo Shutter speed selection ring 2 te Focusing ring Flash synchro terminal S Filter mount threads e M X flash synchronization and self timer Shutter release button Shutter release button lock ring 25 Camera back locking lever Q6 Lens locking collar 2 Interchangeable finder hood release button 28 Take up spool knob 9 Accessory shoe 80 Lens locking lever i Feed spool knob GA Tripod mount
11. 6 6 2 1 4 squaroe single lens reflex KOWA SIX MM Welcome to the exciting and rewarding world of KOWA SIX 2 1 4 square single lens reflex photo graphy Although you are probably anxious to start shoot ing with your new KOWA SIX we suggest that you take the time to carefully study this instruction manu al As you go through the pages try to understand not just memorize the operations of the camera In this way you will quickly realize the full potential of this superb instrument and its accompanying lens and accessory system If you have any questions your Kowa dealer will be glad to answer them Note These instructions apply to the two models KOWA SIX MM version II and KOWA SIX ver sion II but the instructions printed in this color are applicable only to the MM model CONTENT Paris Description ee wasana nagan A ap 4 Film Loading teen vr Setting for 120 or 220 Film HR 8 Operating ihe KOWA SIX swo R ajan gae 10 Flash Synchronization Settings 13 Interchanging Lenses LEE 14 Interchanging Viewfinders Viewscreens e 16 Changing Magnifying Glass Attaching and Detaching 17 Neck Strap Multi exposure EDO ZEL OOOO ia a Na NA Ag TT 18 Mirror up DPI e 19 Microscope Adapter ARIE SOJA RATA aon VR ua QoS dd ie TY GOW d Su 20 Auxiliary Lenses Hmm 21 Filters osnowie wt EWS See ii 85mm F 2 8 Standard Lens eee II Ie hehehe 23 Interchangeable Lenses 19mm 35mm 40mm 5
12. X MM Body KOWA LENS S 85mmF 2 8 Standard INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES KOWA 19mmF 4 5 Fish eye with lens holder amp gelatine filter in carrying case KOW A 35mm F 4 5 Super wide angle with filter holder in leather case KOWA 40mmF 4 Super wide angle with filter holder in leather case KOWA 55mmF 3 5 KOWA 110mmF 5 6 KOWA 150mmF 3 5 KOW A200mmF 4 5 KOWA250mmF 5 6 Wilde angle with case lens hood available Macro with case lens hood available Telephoto with case lens hood available Telephoto with case lens hood avalilable Telephoto with case lens holder amp lens hood available KOWA500m F 8 Super telephoto with lens holder amp lens hood in carrying case AUXILIARY LENSES KOWA UPs No 1 2 3 Close up lenses KOWA 2X Tele converter INTERCHANGEABLE FINDERS Prism finder horizontal viewing Prism finder 45 viewing Prism exposure finder 45 viewing TTL Exposure finder TTL Magnifynig hood Sports finder FINDER ACCESSARIES Magnifying lenses 3 2 1 O 1 3 4 diopters F3 2 41 0 2 3 diopters Oculars for Exposure prism finder Viewing screens split image checkerboard lines checkerboard lines with split image diagonal split image micro diaprism ACCESSARIES FOR PHOTOMACRO OR MICRO GR APHY Extension tubes TI T2 T3 Extension bellows Microscope adapter OTHER ACCESSARIES Focusing handle Hand grip Free angle hand grip Tripod head strap caps Filter
13. amera body on the copy s and and attach MC l to the eye piece of your microscope Use of the Exposure Finder an accessory will greatly facilitate the precise determination of correct exposure Detailed instructions are found in the Microscope Adapter Instructions AUXILIARY LENSES Kowa SK 2 TELE CONVERTER TELEPHOTOGRAPHY WITH 2X TELE CONVERTER 2X tele converter is a rear conversion lens which effectively doubles the focal length of the master lens It was originally designed for the 500mm super telephoto lens but can be used with 150mm 200mm and 250mm telephoto lenses os well doubling their effective focal length to 300mm 400mm and 500mm respectively Diaphragm and shutter coupling of the master lens remains when using with the conver sion lens Exposure factor is 4 Detailed description and instructions are provided in manual 2X TELE CONVERTER INSTRUCTIONS supplied with the converter CLOSE UPS WITH KOW A UP LENSES KOW A UPs are auxiliary lenses for close up photography They are very convenient for field work They allow focusing at closer distance than the minimum distance of master lens No l its focal length is 0 5m is the most powerful No 2 Im comes next and No 3 2m is the weakest of the three No modification of exposure is necessary exposure factor is Detailed description and instructions are provided in manual KOWA UP INSTRUC TIONS supplied with the close up le
14. ark on the lens locking collar is in vertical ally disengage the lens locking collar safety This salety until the index mork comes to o stop in a vertical po position sition Pull the jens straight out ol the camera XThe lens locking lever will automatically move to its locked position when you turn the lens locking collar Do not block the action of the lens locking lever 2 Be sure the lens is opened When the shutter blades are open and the two pins are aligned with the red dots as shown above the lens con be mounted To bring the pins in line with the red dots turn the pins as indicated by the arrow until they click into place X Lenses cannot be mounted or dismounted without properly following all described steps 3 Align the lens and locking collar index marks With the index mark on the lens barrel aligned with the index mark on the locking collar slip the lens completely into the camera Be careful not to touch the small pin on the back of the lens If you do the shutter blades will close and the lens will not mount If this happens realign the pins with the red dots on the reor of the lens barrel 4 Tighten the locking collar With the lens seated in its mount turn the lens locking collar in a clockwise position with the camera facing you until it stops about 30 Since the shutter has already been wound you are now ready to shoot Be sure to unlock before releasing t
15. d for KOWA SIX type II but can be used with the conventional type KOWA SIX incuding the MM versions In this case the mount ring of the extension bellows should be adjusted to the camera body Some slight shadow will appear on your film corners Bellows extension is 14 5 cm Following table gives the subject to film distance and magnification The front mounting ring can be shifted raised and lowered by 15mm each and swung forward and backward by 20 each at center click point It is provided with magnification scales on guide rails for 55mm 85mm and 150mm lenses Attached cable release retains coupled facility of the lens shutter and diaphragm ond body mechanism mirror etc Magnitication and subject to film distance table Lens subject to film distance magnification 55mm F 3 5 23 36 cm 15 43X 85mm F 2 8 34 44 0 94 2 8 10mm F 5 6 44 50 0 74 2 2 150mm F 3 5 60 66 0 53 1 6 Detailed description and instructions are given in manual EXTENSION BELLOWS INSTRUCTIONS supplied with the extension bellows CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE 1 when using extension tubes depth of field becomes extremely shal WITH EXTENSION TUBES word odio iue n Male RE of field 2 In close up photography the effect of camera or subject movement is greatly magnified Therefore to obtain maximum sharpness it is im portant to use a tripod or other support for the camera 3 In close up photograp
16. d in the the direction of the arrow and the viewing magnifier will flip up To close the viewing magnifier push it inward until it is locked into its position illustration in To close the hood 2 Set the shutter speed Align the desired shutter speed with the index mark The scale is of even intervals and provided with a clickstop for each setting Shutter speed may be set be fore or after the film is advanced Note Do not set an intermediate be tween click stops shutter speed An intermediate setting may not be accurate and there is the addition al possibility of camera damage 3 Set the aperture Turn the aperture selection ring until the desired f stop is lined up with the index mark Click stops are provided at full ond half F stops The lens will automatically stop down to the selected F stop when the shutter is releosed 3Xlt is advisable to use small apertures in infra red photography In most circumstances the added depth of field will compensate for possible focusing error Depth of fied increases as the lens is stopped down aperture selection ring moved to higher numbered f stops 4 Focusing Turn the focusing ring until the image on the viewing screen appears sharp With all viewing screens unless instructions for a specific screen state otherwise critical locusing should be done with the center spot For less critical focusing the distance may be estimated and set
17. he following features apply to all KOWA lenses 1 Bullt in between lens SEIKO 0 leaf shutter T l 1 500 sec M X svnchro terminal selt timer 2 Aperture scale with click stops at each half f stop for fine setting Fullv avtomatic diaphragm operation Direct helical focusing Infrared setting mark R Depth of field preview lever RO Both shutter speed scale and aperture scale carry engraved markings at even intervals and in geometrical progression Turning both rings by the same degree keeps the light value unchanged DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE 19mm F4 5 FISH EYE Taking angle 180 construction 14 elements in 9 groups minimum focusing distance 1 25 ft 0 4m minimum aperture f 22 filter size 37 5mm square gelatine filter Dimensions 136 X168mm weight 2290g Equi distance projection type fish eye Supplied with a lens holder and filter holder in solid carrying case Spare gelatine filter holder available DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE o ojo ojo ojo jo njo ulo o ojo ojo ojo o ulo 35mm F4 5 SUPER WIDE ANGLE Taking angle 98 construction 10 elements in 8 groups minimum focusing distance 1 25 ft 0 4 minimum aperture f 22 filter size 33mm gelatine filter Dimensions 100x 89mm weight 720g Supplied with a filter holder in leather case Spare gelatine filter holder available
18. he shutter button INTERCHANGING VIEWFINDERS VIEWING SCREENS Interchanging Viewfinders All viewfinders and viewing screens for your KOWA SIX attach and detach in seconds To remove a viewfinder slide the viwfinder out towards the front of the camera while pressing the buttom indicated in the picture To attach a viewfinder just slide it into the groove ond it will be automatically locked Interchanging Viewing Screens o remove a viewing screen first remove the view finder see above Then with the camera in an over turned position press the interchangeable inder hood release button and the viewing screen will drop out t is advisable to let it drop into your cupped hand or onto a soft cloth to prevent scratching or marring of the surface o insert a viewing screen hold the camera in an upright position Bring the dot on the viewing screen in line with the dot on the camera Then while depressing the finder hood release button drop the viewing screen into position Attaching and Detaching Neck Straps Front and rear strap studs are provided on your KOWA SIX To attach a strap place the eye of the strap tip over the stud and pull the strap To re move the strap press the spring plate on the strap tip push it forward and pull the strap out Interchanging of Magnifiers Magnifiers can be interchanged for evesight corre ction The magnifier may be detached by turning anticlockwise until the dots are aligned
19. hy lift the mirror up as far as circumstances permit You can substitute self timer for mirror up Minimum Image t A Extension Tubes Taking Distance Magnification Combinations ban 55mm85mm Qmm 50mm 55mm 85mm Omm 50mm Ts l6mm 30cm44cm56cm 95cm 10 57 0 37 0 3 0 2 Kowa extension tubes Tl T2 and T3 may be T2 32 27 37 48 78 0 8 0 5 0 5 0 4 used separately or in any combination Full Ti 75 28 33 63 i 0 9 0 6 automatic lens operation is not affected by the l 1 i I hi a extension tubes Attaching or detaching is done 49 v 27 34 69 0 6 0 5 in the same way as for interchangeable lens When using extension tubes the speed of the Ti T 9 29 34 61 L0 0 7 lens is effectively reduced because of the great er distance the light must travel within the 107 30 34 60 l 1 2 0 8 camera to reach the film plane This effective F stop reduction increases as more extension Image Magnification X02 OA 06 08 10 127 14 1B 18120 22 tubes are added To compensate for this effect i increase exposure according to the exposure Exposire F dlor I4 20 26 32 40 48 58 68 78 90 102 factors given in the table 40 OTHER ACCESSORIES Lens hoods for 55 85 110 150 200 250mm lenses Are recommended for use whenever possible to guard against off angle light which will cause flare in your picture They are made of anodized alu
20. ilable 2 42 250mm F5 6 TELEPHOTO Taking angle 18 construction 6 elements in 5 groupes minimum focusing distance 12 ft 4m minimum aperture f 32 filter size 67mm finish black chrome finish available Dimensions 80X140mm weight 780g Supplied in leather case Lens holder lens hood filters available DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE TAKING ANGLE PERSPECTIVE Aup DEPTH OF FIELD A comparison of picture taking angles of the interchangeable lenses are illustrat ed here for study The shorter the focal distance is the more the perspective is emphasized the longer the focal distance becomes the less apparent perspective becomes and the foreground and background become doser The depth of field is studied on the view screen with the help of the depth of field lever theoretically speaking a The larger the lens opening used the smaller the depth conversely the smal ler the lens opening used the greater the depth of field b The depth of field is shallow in front of the point of focus and is deep in the back c Depth of field also increases as the distance from the camera to the subject increases dl The shorter the focal length of the lens the greater the depth conversely the longer the focal length the smaller the depth of field 85mm F2 8 35mm F4 5 40mm F4 8 98 90 110mm F5 6 40
21. ilm until the start markings on the film usually arrows line up with the index points red dots on the camera s film guides 5 Close the camera back Close the camera back and turn the camera back lock ing knob in the direction of the C until it comes to a stop At the same time press in on the camera back Check to be certain that it is properly locked 6 Advance the film to the first frame Advance the film until the number 1 appears in the The from frame counter window about six full turns the abvancing further when you reach the first frame automatic mechanism will stop film The shutter is now wound and you may take your picture SETTING FOR 120 OR 220 FILM 1 Remove the back cover 2 120 and 220 roll films Open the back cover and move the camera back lock 120 roll film provides 12 2 1 4 x 2 l 4 exposures 220 ing lever located at the hinged top of the camera back roll film provides 24 exposures of the same size 120 toward the back of camera Detach the camera back type film has backing paper running its full length 220 Reverse the order to replace the camera back has paper leaders attached to the beginning and end of the film thus saving space andallowing 24 exposure to fit the spool Other than the number of exposures however a given film type will be identical in all ways be it 120 or 220 If you do not plan to shoot immediately it is advisable to lock the sh
22. ish a lign the on the shutter speed selection ring with the index mark When the shutter release button is pressed the shutter will remain open until you turn the shutter speed ring to the 1 position The shutter will then close down 9 Shutter release button lock Tolock the shutter release button turn the shutter release lock ring aligning the red dot on the ring with the red dot on the camera To unlock the shutter align the green dot on the shutter release lock ring with the red dot on the camera It is advisable to lock the shutter release button whenever the camera is loaded with film and not being used Flash Synchronization Settings Setting Type of Flash M Class Bulbs Synchronized at all shutter speeds Synchronized at shutter speeds of 1 30 sec or less Electronic Flash 10 Self timer For a delayed shot place the M X flash synchronization ond self timer lever in the V position make appropri ate settings and press the shutter The self timer will re lease the shutter in about 10 seconds The lever is concurrently the lever the selection of flash synchronization contacts X M 11 Flash synchronization setting selection TheKOWA SIX because of its between the lens leaf type shutter provides M and X flash synchronization at all shutter speeds Selection is made by setting the MIK flash synchronization and self timer lever according to the above table Full
23. ng knob which simulta neously cocks the shutter CAUTION DON T TURN THE MIRROR UP KNOB PRIOR TO FILM WIND ING Wide angle lenses for the KOWA SIX induding the 19mm fish eye can be used without recourse to the mirror lifting process However in case of dose up and tele photography you can eliminate mirror shock by proceeding as follows 2 Turn the mirror up knob 3 Mirror up photography Turn the mirror up knob in the direction of Press the shutter button two times the arrow until the red dot on the knob The first pressing lifts the mirror and light matches the index red dot on the body baffle and the second pressing makes the A red mark appears in the signal window desired mirrorup exposure and indicates mirror up presetting has been completed The knob returns to its original position when released CAUTION DONT TURN THE FILM WINDING KNOB BETWEEN THE ABOVE OPERATIONS WINDING SHOULD ALWAYS BE MADE AFTER THE RED MARK DISAPPEARS FROM THE MIRROR UP SIGNAL WINDOW If mis operated the winding knob will not stop automatically and the film can be wound ihrough to the end of the roli 19 MICROSCOPE ADAPTER You can take sharp photomicrographs with the help of KOWA SIX Microscope Adapter MCA The extremely clear view finder of KOWA SIX facilitates focusing and adjustment of the light source which used to create problems in photomicrography You simply replace the lens unit of your camera with MC I fix the c
24. ns Magnification at nearest distance 55mm 85m lim 150m 200mm 250m lens only 0 19 0 14 0 20 0 13 0 11 0 08 with No 3 0 22 0 19 0 26 0 21 0 22 0 12 with No 2 0 24 0 23 0 31 0 29 0 32 0 34 with No 1 0 30 0 32 0 44 0 46 0 55 0 64 21 FILTERS When you wish to contrast your B amp W pictures or to use your daylight films under artificial lights filters will offer effective results Filter sizes are given in the following lens descriptions 19mm 35mm and 40mm lenses are supplied with filter holder for gelatine filter Spare filter holder is available Exposures must be modified by exposure factor which is given in the table on this page But if you use EXPOSURE FINDER or PRISM EXPO SURE FINDER you will be free from troublesome exposure factor modifications UV and 1A need no exposure increase exposure factor 1 Keep always clean the surface of filter Note PL filter comes only in 67mm 22 Types and Designation Uses of KOWA Filters Color Exposure Facter Application For black amp white films Colorless 1 To eliminate hazardous ultra violet rays and protect lens Light yellow Widely used for enhancing the tone of photo taken outdoor Orange Intensifies contrast in phtographing mountains distant scenes buildings and carvings Red Gives higher contrast than O2 Dark red 1 Used for infra red photography
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26. s for color 80A 80B 81B 82C 85A 85C for B amp W UV Y2 O2 RO R1 POO for color and B amp W 1A ND4 PL 4 KOWA SIX MM SPECIFICATIONS Type Leaf shutter 2 1 4 square 6 x 6 single lens reflex camera Film Acceptance 120 12 exposure or 220 24 exposure roll film flip over 12 24 pressure plate Standard Lens KOWA 85mm F 2 8 Lens Mount Positive Kowa bayonet with locking collar mount dismount lever Shutter 0 Seiko SLV between the lens leaf shutter 1 1 500sec plus T self timer M and X flash synchronization at all speeds Same for all lenses Focusing Direct helicoid type i Viewing System Interchangeable through the lens system Standard system includes waist level finder hood with pop up magni fier matte fresnel viewing screen with fine ground plate focusing spot interchangeable magnifying glass adjustable to individual need from 4 to 3 dioptors Diaphragm Fully automatic depth of field preview lever Same for all lenses Film Wind 360 knob with flip out crank advances film and winds shutter stops automatically on first frame multi stroke winding possible automatic double exposure prevention multi exposure possible Frame Counter Automatic zero reset 12 24 selection Mirror None quick return mirror returns by winding mirror up possible Camera Back Hinged and removable Dimensions 137 x 118x 157mm 5 3 8 X 4 9 16 X 6 3 16 inch Weight 1 750 grams 3 Ib 12 oz K
27. synchronization for electronic flosh is also provided at the self timer setting Synchronized at all shutter Not synchronized speeds The shutter is fully synchronized for X and M settings The synchronizer contact is of the coaxial type l Set the lever to X when using electronic flash or M when using flash bulb M class according to flash type as shown in the picture See also the synchroni zation table 2 lnsert the flash plug into the synchro terminal making sure that it is tight in contact 3 Set the diaphragm according to the following formula Flash distance Guide number f Pops Ua ecd Notes l The guide number is manual for the flash 2 In X synchronization a flashing takes place when the shutter is fully opened In M synchronization the flash firing cir cuit is closed just before it is described in the fully opened to catch the flash at maximum intensity Controlsand couplings are in the same position on all lenses for the KOWA SIX 2 INTERCHANGING LENSES To remove a lens To mount lens 1 Wind the film advance 2 Remove the lens 1 Wind the film advance When you wind the film advance you move the mirror Push the lens king lever ond turn the lens locking certain that the film advance is fully wound and that balfle into the viewing position and automotic ollar cavnter clockwise with the camera facing you the index m
28. utter release but ton according to the directions on Page 12 This will prevent you from wasting a frame due to accidental exposure 3 Position the pressure plate for 120 or 220 film To remove the plate press it in slide it down and lift it Out For 120 film align the yellow dot with the yellow 12 For 220 film align the red dot with the red 24 Then replace the plate 4 Set the frame counter for 120 or 220 film Pull out the 12 24 frame counter selection button align the dot with the 12 or the 24 depending on the type of film in the camera push the button back into position With the 12 24 frame counter properly set the winding knob will be automatically released when you have made the last exposure the 12th for 120 film the 24th for 220 film automatically releases the film advance mechanism 5 Removing exposed film Wind the remaining film onto the take up spool Be sure this completed before opening the camera back Open the camera back and carefully remove the exposed film take up position top of the film chamber It will Move the empty feed spool into the now serve as the take up spool 9 OPERATING THE KOWA SIX 1 Open the finder hood Pull the knobs on the side of the front cover upward and the hood flips open depress the front cover as you keep the hinge on either side of the hood lightly pushed in For fine focusing push the button encircle
29. y battery Weight 460g Detailed description and instructions are given in manual supplied with the finders Standard All purpose Viewing Screen Plain matte Supplied with your Kowa SIX the matte fresnel viewing screen hos a lOmm fine ground plate focusing spot in the center Split image This is a fresnel matte viewing screen with split image of inclination 10 at 3mm center focusing spot Checker board lines This fresnel matte viewing screen has engraved vertical and horizontal reference lines at intervals of Imm and a IOmm fine focusing spot in the center Checker board lines with Split image This is a mixed type viewing screen composed o the split image ond checker board lines combined Diagonal split image Center split image prism line is angled 45 from vertical Other specifications are the same as the Split image screen lt is more effective than the conventional split image when the subject hos no clear vertical lines Micro diaprism Center spot with a diameter of 4mm hos a micro diaprism with an lnclination of 9 Other specifi cations are the same os the Matte screen It is suited for general use specially for telephotography and photomacrography INTERCHANGEABLE VIEW SCREENS Checker board lines with Splitimage 5 Diagonal split image 6 Micro diaprism 31 CLOSE UP PHOTO WITH EXTENSION BELLOWS This is an extension bellows for KOWA SIX macro photography It is provide
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