Cosmorex SE Owner's Manual
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1. 45 5mm sii E Horizontally traveling cloth focal plane speeds B 1130 1 60 1 125 1 250 and 1 500th second This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon Flash Synchronization Full M X Synchronization at 1 30th second via selector switch Flash Contact PC outlet accepts all standard flash cords Viewing Focusing System Eye level pentaprism shows upright laterally correct image at life size 1x with 58mm lens instant return mirror FOCUSING Central Microprism surrounded by fine groundglass collar Exposure Meter Built in selenium cell meter with match needle shutter aperture readout ASA Film Speed Range 25 500 Equivalent DIN indices 13 28 Calibrated for apertures from f 2 0 to f 32 shutter speeds from 30 seconds 1 500th second 581218 16 nent eT T Hinged back multi slotted take up spool Exposure Counter Additive 0 36 manual resetting type E ERE ERR Two stroke ratchet action lever advances film winds shutter counts exposures prevents double exposures UrnloadiNg Locking rewind release control elevating rewind knob rises above camera body for convenient access Self TIImiel ovis cionis na s e Ra Built in with approximately 10 secon2. o SHUTTER SPEED DIAL FLASH SYNCH SELEC TOR Se A 9 APERTURE INDICATOR DIAL SHUTTER SPEED INDICATOR DIAL BACK LOCK LATCH e FLASH OUTLET NECKSTRAP EYELET SELF TIMER RELEASE o SELF TIMER LEVER THIFOD SOCKET NECKSTRAP EYELET FILM AEWING ENOR EXPOSURHE METER CELI a APERTURE RING lon camera Dorm J DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE o DISTANCE APERTURE INDICATOR DISTANCE SCALE o FOCUSING FUNG AUTO MANUAL SWITCH For Lens Diaphragm ena OPERATING CONTROLS OF COSMOREX SE EXPOSURE COUNTER INDICATOR FILM SPROCKET WHEELS FILM TAKE UP SPOOL FILM PRESSURE PLATE Lg CAMERA BACK EYEPIECE COVER FILM CASSETTE SPINDLE EYEPIECE FiLM CASSETTE CHAMBER FOCAL PLANE SHUTTER LOADING YOUR CAMERA 2 Push up Film Cassette Spindle 29 from inside Find a spot where the light is subdued if you re camera drop in 35mm film cassette Pull out outdoors look for a shaded area or shield the enough film to insert film end in any slot in Take camera from direct sunlight with your body or coat Up Spool 36 Then 3 Alternately press Shutter Release Button 2 and move Film Transport Lever 1 until Film Sprocket Wheels 35 engage sprocket holes in film Make sure film cassette lies flat Close Camera Back 38 by pressing firmly 1 Open Camera Back 38 by raising Back Lock Latch 22 and swinging back open Make sure Rewind Release Ring 3 is turned cl
3. PREFACE For more than a century photography has served as the world s first truly universal language for the message of a photograph is instantly understood by men of every race and every tongue Historically photography began in France with important contributions from Britain Germany America Japan and many other nations Originally developed in Germany 35mm single lens reflex cameras are today produced in many other lands with new sources standing on the threshold ready to meet the increasing needs of the world s photographers for a broad variety of camera systems The Cosmorex SE is the latest in a series of 35mm SLR cameras made in the U S S and fully reflects the rugged construction superb optics and functional design which European photographers have prized for years in the products of this increasingly sophisticated and internationally respected industry Thank you for selecting the Cosmorex We are confident that after reading the instructions that follow you will embark upon a life time of genuinely fine photography with your new camera Welcome to the Cosmorex world of single lens reflex photography Your new Cosmorex camera is a precision 35mm SLR camera that gives you Through the lens viewing and focusing your brilliant eye level viewfinder shows the exact image transmitted by your lens Interchangeable 58mm f 2 0 Auto Cosmogon Lens with a fastworking automatic diap
4. VIEWING AND FOCUSING Make sure your lens is securely attached to the camera If not turn lens clockwise until no further movement is possible Frame your picture by looking through the Viewfinder Eyepiece 32 You re looking through the same lens that will actually take the picture exactly as you see it Focusto bring the image in clearly To do this just turn the Focusing Ring 13 in either direction until the subject is sharp in the viewfinder If the image in the viewfinder appears dark make sure the Auto Manual Switc h for Lens Diaphragm 14 This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere Groundglass Collar is in Auto position so that the green letter A is visible on the switch Your Cosmorex offers two alternative focusing methods The microprism spot in the center of your viewfinder is composed of literally hundreds of tiny prisms which accentuate out of focus images then seemingly disappear into a single clear image when you re at the point of sharpest focus If you aim your camera at this instruction book from about two feet away you ll see how it works This focusing method is best for a majority of subjects and conditions especially when using your standard f 2 0 lens Microprism Spot Around the microprism spot is a clear ring of fine ground glass This also tends to accentuate out of focus images showing a clear sharply defined i
5. at its brightest Leave the Shutter Speed Dial at 1 30th second for all flash Do not press down on Shutter Release Button 2 unless actually taking a flash picture Pressing this button down fully will fire the flash whether or not the Film Transport Lever 1 has been wound Should this happen however no loss of film will occur pictures Always remember to set Shutter Speed Dial 5 Determining exposure with flashcubes or bulbs is to 1 30th second and Flash Synch Selector Dial done the same way as with manual non 6 to X position for electronic flash automatic electronic flash units as described ab photography At other speeds or settings the ove flash will not synchronize fully with the shutter This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere USING LONG EXPOSURE TIMES TIME EXPOSURES Time Exposures are exposures of one second or longer At these extra long exposure times you can photograph city streets at night dimly lit interiors and many subjects too faintly illuminated for normal picture taking To take a time exposure with your Cosmorex set the Shutter Speed Dial 5 to B press the Shutter Release Button 2 and simply hold it down until the desired number of seconds has elapsed When you release the Shutter Button the shutter will close For extra steadiness use of a locking Cable Release and a sturdy Tripod are recommended when taking time exposure
6. focus at a given distance focusing may be more difficult than with standard or telephoto lenses and the microprism spot in your Cosmorex viewfinder may not disappear entirely This does not indicate any defect in your camera or lens Focusing with wideangle lenses is often easier if you first set the lens to the minimum focusing distance then raise the camera to your eye and turn the focusing ring as quickly as possible until the With 28mm Lens image appears sharpest if you start with the lens at or close to the correct focusing distance or hold the camera to your eye for a long period it will probably be more difficult to distinguish the point of sharpest focus When using wide angles you may note an ap parent darkening of the edges of the viewfinder This effect takes place due to the different light path of such lenses and has no effect on your final print or slide Telephoto Lenses make distant objects appear closer just like a telescope In addition they compress space and give more pleasing perspective to pictures of people A telephoto lens is ideal for subjects which are impossible or inconvenient to approach closely sports wildlife distant objects of all kinds and people Why people Well you can get close enough with your standard or wide angle lens to get a large enough image on the film but you ll find that expressions are more natural more relaxed when you and your camera are further away
7. magnifying power and the closer you can move in Close up lenses have several advantages They don t require any increase in exposure you can shoot at the lens opening indicated by your meter More you can screw one closeup lens into another or even use all three at the Same time to cover an area of about 2x3 one half life size Extension tubes are tubes that go between your camera body and lens and let you shoot at even closer range than close up lenses They are normally sold in sets of three tubes of varying length you can use any single tube or combination of tubes to achieve the magnification that you want then fine tune focus by using the focusing mount of your lens While not as convenient to use as screw in close up lenses they allow greater magnificatio n standard sets This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon of three tubes allow shooting an object as small as 1x11 2 inches life size Bellows Units are devices that also go between your camera body and lens and allow continuous focusing down to close range Focusing is done by a knob on the bellows unit These attachments are excellent for taking pictures of very small objects ranging from about 1 x 234 to 2 x or even smaller depending on the bellows in use Both extension tubes and bellows units are somewhat more specialized than close up lenses Because they move the lens further from the film the light rays must travel fu
8. most secure and the controls focusing ring shutter release most accessible And now press the Shutter Release Button 2 in a smooth firm stroke You ve just taken your fir st picture This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere FOR SUCCEEDING EXPOSURES You are ready for your next picture in an instant just move the Film Transport Lever 1 until fully wound and you re set just frame focus and shoot As lighting may change it s a good idea to check the Exposure Meter Needle 17 from time to time to make sure it s still lined up with the Exposure Meter Circle 16 If it is not just take a new exposure reading of your subject move the Lens Aperture Ring 26 to the new aperture shown on the Exposure Meter Aperture Indicator 20 and continue shooting UNLOADING When you ve finished your roll of film the film must be re wound back into the cassette so it may be removed and processed Here s how 1 When you have taken the last exposure number 20 or 36 depending on the length of cassette used turn the Rewind Release Ring 3 all the way to the left so that the Red Dot points at the R engraved on the camera s top Be sure the Rewind Release Ring has been moved fully towards the left until no further movement is possible In some instances the film transport lever 1 will stop be fore it has been fully wound to position the last frame T
9. steady as possible ideally by using a tripod or by bracing your arms on a nearby table or other support Remember that your exposure meter measures all the light that reaches the meter cell 25 If your subject is much lighter or darker than the background it s a good idea to move up to your subject for a close up reading This simply means aiming the meter cell 25 as close as possible to the most important part of the subject for example the face of a person whose picture you are taking When shooting landscapes or other outdoor pictures where a large part of the sky will appear aim your camera s meter cell downwards slightly when taking your reading This prevents the exposure reading from being adversely influenced by the bright light of the sky e In extremely dim lighting the Exposure Meter Needle 17 may rest near the righthand edge of the transparent window Should this occur place your hand in front of the Exposure Meter Cell 25 and watch the needle carefully If the needle moves when you block the Meter Cell the exposure meter is able to function in the existing light remove your hand from the cell and determine exposure in the normal way However if no needle movement occurs when you pass your hand in front of the Meter Cell the existing light is insufficient and the exposure meter cannot be used In this event either a time exposure or use of an electronic flash are recommended
10. you may notice that the top edge of the viewfinder appears to darken This phenomenon For telephoto shots in general try to find ways of bracing yourself to hold your camera extra steady during exposure If you re shooting over a fence you might rest both elbows on the top post Or you could brace your body against a wall during the exposure Wherever you are try to find the position that gives your camera and is caused by the fact that with ultra telephoto epis ii T id an lens the best support This slight additional lenses some of the light rays pass under your camera s reflex mirror and thus are not reflected effort will pay off in sharper clearer telephoto into the viewfinder pictures Zoom and Variable Focal Length Lenses let you select the exact focal length required for each picture This is a tremendous benefit when making color slides where it s inconvenient or without special equipment impossible to crop or re frame the finished photograph Zoom lenses can also be more economical a single 85 210mm zoom lens will cost less than separate 85mm 100mm 135mm and 200mm lenses and give you the added benefit of inbetween focal lengths as well While a zoom is likely to be somewhat heavier than any given fixed focal length lens within its range it will be lighter much lighter than three or four separate lenses Most zoom lenses for your Cosmorex range from moderate telephoto around 70mm 85mm
11. your lens distance scale 28 this reason all electronic flash units have All photographs taken at this flash to calculator dials or scales which subject distance will be properly indicate the correct lens opening exposed A With Computer Automatic Flash Units Different makes of electronic flash units Set calculator dial of flash to correct use different calculator dials or scales for ASA film speed Your flash dial will exact information please consult the in now indicate the correct lens opening struction manual for your flash or check for photography at a wide range of with your camera dealer distances eIn the event the flash unit does not fire USING FLASHCUBE OR FLASHBULB GUNS when you press the Shutter Release Button In general flashcubes and bulbs are more costly 2 check to see that the flash cord is securely plugged into Flash Cord Outlet 7 and that On Off switch of flash unit is in ON position Finally make certain the Selector Dial 6 is at X position than electronic flash and less convenient to use as the bulbs must be replaced after each picture with flashbulbs or each four pictures with flashcubes Should you wish to use these light sources however follow Steps 1 5 above with this exception For flashcubes or flashbulbs move the Flash Synch Selector Dial 6 to M position This adjusts the timing mechanism of your camera to insure that the shutter opens when the flash of the bulb is
12. R cameras with similar mounts may be used You can choose from lenses made both by camera manufacturers and by respected independent lensmakers such as Tamron Which interchangeable lens should be your first choice It depends Wide Angle Lenses as their name implies take in a broader field of view than your standard 58mm lens This makes them excellent choices for landscapes interiors architectural photography any situation where a greater than normal area needs to be recorded with yo ur camera This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere Wide angles are available in focal lengths from 16mm to 35mm The shorter the focal length the wider the area covered Most photographers find 28mm or 35mm wide angle lenses the most useful types they re relatively inexpensive usually faster and less prone to distortion than 24mm or shorter wide angles If you do a great deal of flash photography a 35mm lens is probably your best choice Most electronic flash units are designed to light the area covered by a 35mm lens Thus flash pictures taken with 28mm or shorter focal length lenses may not show enough light at the edges of the picture With 58mm Lens eWith wide angle lenses you benefit from an expanded depth of field range This means that more objects in front of and in back of the subject will appear sharp in the final photograph Since more objects are in
13. This is particularly true when taking pictures of children When you re shooting portraits with a telephoto lens you re further away and your subject is either more relaxed or totally unaware that you re taking pictures of him or her You ll get some beautifully natural expressions as well as a more pleasing perspective than standard or wideangle lenses can give Telephoto lenses are available in focal lengths from 85mm 1 5x magnification compared to standard lens to about 1000mm Most photographers find 135mm lenses most useful with perhaps a 200mm or 300mm lens in addition for extra long range work Lenses of longer focal length than 300mm normally require a tripod for sharp photographs they magnify even the smallest camera movement so greatly that most photographers cannot hand hold them This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere With Amim enc With 124mm I ens eWhen shooting with a telephoto lens use the fastest However your film image is not affected as all possible shutter speed Remember that telephotos light rays reach the film plane when the picture magnify the image and magnify any movement of is taken the camera or subject proportionately As a general guide try to use a minimum shutter speed roughly equivalent to the focal length of your lens for example 1 125th second for a 135mm lens When using long telephotos 200mm or greater focal length
14. arly morning late evening 80A Med Blue Converts Daylight color films for use Color 1 2 3 2 with 3200K floodlamps 80B Dark Blue Converts Daylight color films for use Color 1 2 0 with standard 3400K floodlamps No 1 2 BEP 85A Orange Converts Type A color films for use Color 1 2 0 in daylight or with electronic flash 85B TypeB Red Orange Converts Type B color films for use Color 1 2 0 in daylight or with electronic flash FL D Pink Converts Daylight color films for Color 1 2 0 use under fluorescent lighting Exposure Increase For Filter Type Appearance Purpose Film Types f Stops Factor Polarizer Neutral Eliminates reflections glare from All 1 2 3 0 4 0 water glass metal darkens sky makes clouds more prominent im proves color saturation K2 Y2 Yellow Darkens sky makes clouds stand out B amp W 1 2 0 clearly 02 G Orange More pronounced cloud sky separation B amp W 2 4 0 R2 25A Red Most pronounced cloud sky separation B amp W 3 8 0 G2 X1 Green Lightens trees grass foliage shows B amp W 1 2 0 flesh tones more clearly where foliage is visible To compensate for the light absorbed by the filter an increase in exposure is required except for 1A and UV filters To obtain this either a determine exposure in normal way then open up lens the number of f stops shown or b divide ASA Film Speed by the Factor listed set the resultant lower
15. ct will show some objects in front of and in back of that subject more or less sharply This zone of extra sharpness is called depth of field and varies with different lenses it s greatest with wideangle lenses and least with telephoto lenses With any lens you ll find your depth of field is always greater more things in focus at small lens apertures such as f 11 or f 16 and lesser fewer things in focus at larger lens apertures such as f 2 8 or f 2 In most picture taking this phenomenon is of no particular importance as the subject will in most cases appear equally sharp at all lens openings However the area of sharp focus or depth of field does become important in certain situations Example you re taking a picture of a land scape and you want everything needlesharp from the foreground all the way to the background Your Cosmorex lets you achieve this easily and reliably in several ways A Using Depth of Field Scale 27 Here s how 1 Focus on the closest object which will appear in the picture Example ten feet away as indicated by the white number on your Distance Scale 28 2 Now focus on the most distant object which will appear in the picture Example Infinity as indicated by your distance scale 28 3 Move the Focusing Ring 13 of your lens until the greatest distance infinity and the closest distance ten feet appear in front of the same lens aperture numbers on
16. d Lens hoods 51 Choosing Films Processing 54 Technical Specifications 56 TAKING BETTER PICTURES A slight amount of extra thought and effort on your part can often turn an ordinarylooking photograph into a stunningly attractive one While there are so many factors concerning this that probably thousands of books have been written on the subject here are some basic picture taking tips that will help you take better pictures starting with your very first roll of film Move in close to your subject A tremendous advantage of your Cosmorex single lens reflex camera is the ability it gives you to shoot at close distances simply and precisely Wherever possible use this extended focusing range of your camera by moving in as close as possible to your subject thus eliminating extraneous foreground and background material and concentrating the viewer s interest on the subject Choose backgrounds carefully A photograph of a person standing in front of a building is seldom as attractive as a photograph of the same person kneeling in front of a nearby tree or bush Choose surroundings and backgrounds which complement your subject yet do not take the viewer s interest away from it If an attractive or inconspicuous background is not handy expose at the widest possible lens opening ideally at f 2 usually this will throw the background out of focus and make your subj
17. ds delay Maybe disengaged without firing shutter if desired Tripod Socket i RE anco Standard 1 4x20 accepts all standard tripod and bracket retaining screws Construction Metal alloys used throughout igi ee Satin chrome with black leather grain trim Dimensions Body Only 2 x3 9 x5 4 With Lens 3 7 x3 9 x5 4 caet Body Only 24 5 oz Standard Lens 10 3 oz
18. e taken up the slack in the cassette as described in Step No 4 open camera back to check that film is securely attached to Take Up Spool Always make sure the Transport Lever 1 has been fully wound This is easiest when you move this lever in two short strokes When the lever stops during the second stroke you are assured that the camera s film shutter and exposure counter are all ready for exposure Failure to fully wind the Transport Lever may result in a blank exposure USING YOUR CAMERA S EXPOSURE METER Your Cosmorex SE incorporates a sensitive built in Exposure Meter It contains a photoelectric selenium cell 25 that converts the light reflected by your subject into electrical energy which activates the Meter Needle 17 Because the selenium meter cell generates its own electrical energy no batteries are needed Here s how to use your exposure meter 1 Adjust Meter for ASA Film Speed Move the Aperture Indicator Dial 20 until the ASA number for your film type is shown by the black Index Mark in the ASA film Speed Indicator Window 19 Your camera s meter has marked numer als for films rated at ASA 25 50 100 200 400 and 500 this speed range encompasses virtually all general purpose black and white and color films Should your film be rated at an intermediate ASA speed such as ASA 640r 80 simply position the ASA Index Mark so that it is between the next larger and smaller numbers For exam
19. ect stand out clearly Don t be afraid to experiment For example a silhouette of a person watching a sunset can be much more attractive than an ordinary photograph of the same scene You can obtain a silhouette effect easily by shooting at a lens opening two or th ree f stops smaller This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere than your meter indicates for the subject For example by exposing at f 16 instead of f 5 6 Ask your subjects NOT to look at the camera Pictures of people are usually much more natural looking when the people are doing something and looking at what they re doing A picture of a do it yourself handyman ab sorbed in a project is going to be more interest ing and a better photo than a picture of the same person standing up staring at the camera Chances are his expression will be a lot more relaxed and natural too When your subject has forgotten about the camera is when you ll probably get your best pictures Look for unusual subjects and viewpoints A picture of the Washington Monument will be very attractive take it But also take a picture of the schoolchildren gazing up at it And the image of it reflected in the pool nearby TT NI V N hes 3 ui LI x na Bad weather sometimes lead to very good pictures A child gazing through a rain splashed window the play of bright lights in the water at c
20. eleasing the shutter you ve eliminated the tension and the shutter mechanism is completely at rest When you build a system consider a compartment case Your dealer can show you several different kinds any one will hold your camera several lenses basic accessories such as your flash and even filters and film When you have your entire outfit with you you ll probably find yourself using your different lenses and accessories much more and getting better pictures because of it TROUBLE SHOOTING Your Cosmorex camera is designed to give you thousands of pleasurable photographs Like any precision instrument your camera s controls must be operated correctly for best results Should you at any time experience any apparent malfunction with your camera check this handy trouble shooting chart and chances are you ll be able to solve your own problem on the spot If this happens Here s Why And how to correct it Shutter Release Button Film Transport Lever Always operate Transport 2 does not trip shutter 1 not fully wound Lever in 2 strokes It will stop mid way during the 2nd stroke assuring you that shutter is completely wound Exposure Counter 4 See Above See Above Skips counting in correctly Film Transport Lever 1 Rewind Release Ring Turn Release Ring 3 and Re does not stop after 2 or 3 and or Shutter Re lease Button 2 completely to or more strokes lease Button 2 not the ri
21. er Set desired lens aperture by turning Aperture Ring 26 until opening is indicated Unloading When last exposure is made move RewindRelease Ring 3 counter clockwise fully Raise Rewind Knob 24 by pressing gently in counter clockwise motion rewind film open back and remove cassette for processing Reminders Always make sure Rewind Release Ring 3 is turned clockwise fully when taking pictures For flash set shutter to 1 30th second and align Flash Synch Selector 6 line with X or M Mark To use Self Timer move Self Timer Lever 10 counter clockwise fully set A M switch of Lens 14 to M position and press Self Timer Release Button 9 Do not rotate Shutter Speed Dial 5 between B and 500 positions or set shutter to positions b etween marked speeds This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere ADVANCED SINGLE LENS REFLEX PHOTOGRAPHY with your Cosmorex This section of your owner s manual deals with more advanced photographic techniques and specialized areas of photography such as close ups While it is not required reading for genera photography it contains many tips you will find useful when you expand your picturetaking interests Taking Better Pictures 37 Choosing and Using Interchangeable LENSES 40 Taking Close Up Pictures 46 Using Filters an
22. ever downwards again fully this time and press the Release Button again on 5 If you decide not to use the Self Timer after moving the lever down simply take your next CHANGING LENSES picture by pressing the Shutter Release Your Cosmorex SE single lens reflex camera Button 2 Then before moving the Film accepts literally hundreds of fine lenses in the Transport Lever press the SelfTimer Release popular Universal 42mm thread mount To Button 9 and the Timer will return to remove your lens just grasp firmly and turn it to normal position Do not leave the Self Timer the left counter clockwise about three turns To Lever in wound position for extended attach a lens simply screw it into the camera s periods lens mount by turning it clockwise until no further movement is possible After changing lenses check that the Auto Manual Switch 14 is on A position before picture taking This insures that you will be able to frame and focus easily eAlways screw the lens in firmly when it stops give it a slight extra twist to insure that it is securely attached Thread mount lenses particularly lenses of different manufacture may sometimes seat with the aperture and distance scales slightly to the right or left of center position This does not indicate any defect in your camera or lenses and in no way affects camera lens operation Take care not to expose your camera s interior to dust dirt or moist
23. film speed on your Exposure Meter or Flash Calculator and then determine and set exposure in the normal way Please consult Film Instruction Sheet for recommendations for specific film types CHOOSING FILMS PROCESSING Your Cosmorex camera accepts all standard 35mm film cassettes Choose from these three basic film types Color Negative Films are designed principally for making color prints These are ordinarily returned to you along with your negatives in 3 2x5 size excellent for albums From your color negatives smaller or larger prints may also be obtained or ordered at any future time Today s color negative films are mediumspeed types ranging from ASA 80 to 100 They re quite practical for use outdoors or indoors with flash no filter is necessary Their wide latitude generally provides good results even if somewhat under or overexposed a valuable extra insurance of good pictures In addition fine quality color slides can be made from most color negatives at moderate cost should this later be desired Color negative films can be processed through your dealer or at home Color Slide Films are normally returned as mounted color transparencies for use in hand viewers or slide projectors Many types are available ranging from relatively slow speed ASA 25 to ultra speed ASA 160 or more Generally most photographers find medium speed types ASA 64 100 most pleasing for a majority of picture taking situa
24. filters designed to convert color films balanced for a specific light source for use with other light sources and color correction or special effects filters designed to change the overall colors of a scene and give more pleasing or dramatic effects Without Filter With Red Filter Many photographers find a 1A Skylight filter the most useful single type this reduces the excess bluish content often found in sunlight requires no increase in exposure and may be kept on the lens at all times for protection See filter chart for information on other filters Lens hoods are simply shields which screw into your lens and protect it from glare caused by light entering the lens from above and the sides While under certain conditions all photographic lenses show some glare Flare these inexpensive aids prevent it in most instances Both folding rubber and rigid metal types are available from y our dealer This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon FILTER REFERENCE CHART Exposure Increase For Filter Type Appearance Purpose Film Types Stops Factor 1A Skylight Pale Amber Improves colors outdoors All 0 0 when light is blue UV UV16 Colorless Warms colors at high altitudes or All 0 0 when subject is in shadows 81A Red Yellow Gives most pronounced warming Color z 1 4 effect use on overcast or rainy days 82A Light Blue Reduces excessive reddishness of day Color 1 5 light in e
25. ght till further movement turned fully to right is impossible clockwise If this happens Here s Why And how to correct it In loading Film Sprockets 35 do not turn and film does not take up Rewind Release Ring 3 and or Shutter Re lease Button 2 not turned fully to the right clockwise Turn Release Ring 3 and Re lease Button 2 completely to the right till further movement is impossible After loading Exposure Counter 4 skips two or more numbers after being set to 0 position Film Transport Lever 1 not fully wound before counter is set to 0 position Advance Transport Lever fully before setting counter to O Self Timer does not trip shutter Self Timer Lever 10 not fully wound Wind Self Timer Lever fully until lever points downwards with no further movement possible Lens does not close down to indicated aperture when Self Timer is used Auto Manual Switch 14 on lens not set on M Move Auto Manual Switch 14 to M whenever Self Timer is used Flash Unit fires when Shutter Release is parti ally pressed or does not fire X or M Indicator 6 not aligned correctly Move Indicator 6 to X position for electronic flash or M position for flash cubes and bulbs CONDENSED OPERATING When knob is flush with Aperture Indicator INSTRUCTIONS Dial 29 lock it in place by pressing down L
26. his indicates that you have reached the end of the film Should this happen put on the lens cap supplied with your camera and then turn the Rewind Release Ring 31 to the left fully This will insure that no portion of the last frame is exposed to light as the shutter is released by the Rewind Release Ring Raise the Film Rewind Knob 24 by gently pressing against the top of the Knob with a counter clockwise movement When the knob springs up grip it firmly and turn it clockwise tin the direction indicated by the arrow While resistance is felt you are rewinding the film back into the cassette When film has been fully rewound the knob will turn freely without resistance 3 Lift up the Camera Back Latch 22 and open 4 the Camera Back 38 Pull the Film Rewind Knob 24 upwards fully and let the film cassette drop out of the Film Cassette Chamber 30 Your film is now ready for developing Push down Rewind Knob and lock in place Close Back Move Rewind Release Ring 3 clockwise fully so your camera s ready for your next roll of film TAKING FLASH PICTURES Your Cosmorex single lens reflex camera operates perfectly with any of the excellent electronic flash units now available Today s compact electronic flash units give dozens or even hundreds of flashes on a single set of batteries some also permit use of rechargeable batteries In addition the most advanced electronic flash models incorporate a com
27. hragm mechanism that gives you an always bright image in your viewfinder The coated color corrected 6 element optics provide superior sharpness too Low Noise Focal Plane Shutter highly accurate with speeds to an action freezing 1 500th second plus Built in Exposure Meter ends guesswork by showing you the correct lens opening and shutter speed for well exposed pictures and more Because of its many unique features operation of this camera is probably somewhat different from other cameras you may have owned For this reason it is strongly recommended that after carefully reading these instructions you shoot a test roll of film have this film processed and examine the pictures before exposing additional rolls This test roll will verify that you are using your new camera correctly and allow you to make any necessary changes in camera operation additionally it will confirm that all camera controls are functioning perfectly Now Please fold out the front and back pages showing the operating parts of your Cosmorex and with the camera at hand follow the operating instructions step by step You will be rewarded by fine pictures right from the start and for many many years to come CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS page 33 If you are familiar with 35mm single lens reflex cameras from previous experience and wish to use your new camera immediately please turn directly to the Condensed Ope
28. ht to allow this Conversely shooting at 1 60th or 1 30th second is recommended only when there is At 1 500 Second no appreciable movement of the subject a landscape for example or when the use of small lens openings f 11 or f 16 is desired to give the deepest zone of sharp focus Shutter speeds may be selected before or after the Film Transport Lever 1 has been wound However always ift the Shutter Speed Dial 5 before turning it to another speed and return it down before shooting Finally always turn the Shutter Speed Dial 5 to one of the marked speeds B 30 60 125 250 or 500 Do not move to positions between marked speeds Aperture 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 16 Qe D Light Ra Ratio 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 CHOOSING DIFFERENT LENS OPENINGS Your 58mm automatic standard lens has openings apertures from f 2 to f 16 At f 2 the greatest amount of light is transmitted to the film at f 16 the amount of light transmitted is least Each marked number represents a 50 change in light transmitted The Aperture Ring 26 of your lens may be set at any marked lens opening f 2 f 2 8 etc or at positions in between marked lens openings If the Exposure Meter Aperture Indicator Dial 20 indicates a lens opening between two f numbers lens openings turn the lens to the in between position USING DEPTH OF FIELD FOR GREATER SHARPNESS All photographic lenses when focused on a given subje
29. ilable from your dealer or storing the lens so that it rests on the front The Case is designed to permit all camera functions except loading to be performed while the camera is inside So if you re at the beach by all means take lots of pictures with your camera then aS soon as you re done close the front cover and your camera is now safely protected from the environment Never touch your camera s mirror directly eProtect your camera s Exposure Meter Cell 25 from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight for a period of several hours or more When storing your camera either place it in its case or put a drawer or other location out of the sun Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight can adversely affect the selenium cell which powers your meter Additionally take care not to damage the meter windows which house the meter cell and indicator needle Do not rotate Shutter Speed Dial 5 between B and 500 or set at positions between marked speeds Protect the Shutter Your camera s focalplane shutter 33 is a precision mechanism made to give accurate trouble free operation through thousands of exposures You ll insure utmost dependability by following these two simple rules a Never touch the shutter curtains b Whenever storing your camera for an extended length of time several days or more always release the shutter prior to storage When wound the shutter mechanism is under strong spring tension by r
30. mage at the point of greatest sharpness Again aim the camera at this instruction book to see how it works You ll find this groundglass area helpful when focusing on subjects which lack contrast or color it s quite handy when using wide angle and long telephoto lenses too The Distance Scale 28 of your lens is calibrated both in feet white numbers and meters yellow numbers Generally there s no need to check distance except Distance Scale feet meters Infrared Index Mark 1 gt when taking flash pictures see page 17 or when depth of field is important see page 26 The Red R next to the Distance Aperture Indicator 12 shows the correction required for Infra red films When using infra red films first focus in the normal manner and note the indicated distance Then move the Focusing Ring 13 so that that distance is now aligned with the Red R Remember this is needed only when using infra red films which are sensitive to light rays which focus at a slightly different plane than ordinary light rays TAKING THE PICTURE Hold your camera steadily using both hands You ll probably find it most convenient to grip the camera firmly with your right hand and trip the shutter release button with your forefinger here your left hand can easily turn the focusing ring and lend extra support at the same time For vertical shots you may experiment to see in which position the camera feels
31. n overall area somewhat smaller than the total film area In practical picturetaking this insures that everything you see in the viewfinder appearsin the finished print or slide despite the fact that slidemounts and masks in printing equipment actually cover some of the film s image The illustration above shows the total film area the smaller area visible in a mounted slide and the area displayed in your camera s viewfinder Use this illustration as a guide in framing for critical close up photographs TOTAL FILM AREA OPENING OF STANDARD SLIDEMOUNT IMAGE DISPLAYED IN VIEWFINDER PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH YOUR MICROSCOPE Photomicrography Your versatile Cosmorex camera can even take pictures through a microscope For pictures at moderate magnifications no accessory is needed other than a rigid tripod or copystand to hold your camera with lens attached over the eyepiece of the microscope For professional photomicrography or photomicrography at higher magnifications the camera body is attached directly to the microscope by means of a thread mount Microscope Adapter available from your dealer Detailed information on this fascinating area is also available from your dealer Lens Hood Filters USING FILTERS AND LENS HOODS ON YOUR COSMOREX The 58mm f 2 0 automatic lens supplied with your Cosmorex accepts standard 52mm screw in filters and lens accessories Filters can be divided into two basic types color conversion
32. oad Film ward with clockwise motion Press Shutter Release Button 2 now move Press Shutter Release Button 2 and turn Rewind Transport Lever through two strokes again Set Release Ring 3 clockwise fully Lift Camera Exposure Counter Dial 4 to 0 Release Back Latch 22 and swing Back open Push Film Shutter and wind film again to bring frame Cassette Spindle 29 upwards and drop in film number 1 in place cassette Insert film end into any slot on take up Determine Exposure spool 36 Set ASA Film Speed Indicator 19 to correct spe Move Film Transport Lever 1 to verify that film for film in use is advancing and Sprockets 35 are engaged Close Back press Rewind Knob 24 downwards This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere L Pip eAim Meter Cell 25 at subject Turn exposure Take The Picture meter Shutter Indicator Dial 21 until meter Make sure Auto Manual Switch of lens 14 is at needle is centered within Exposure Meter Circle A position and that lens is securely attached 16 Look through viewfinder frame and focus Gently Read desired combination of lens opening and press Shutter Release Button 2 shutter speed from exposure meter Indicator Scales 20 21 Set desired shutter speed by lifting Dial 5 and Always make sure Film Transport Lever 1 is rotating until speed is indicated by Red dot in fully wound before shooting cent
33. ockwise fully 4 Press Rewind Knob 24 downwards firmly and 6 Move Film Transport Lever 1 through two or twist it counterclockwise slightly the Rewind more short strokes letting it return to the Knob is now raised slightly above the camera Starting position after each stroke until no body Slowly turn Rewind Knob 24 clockwise further movement is possible Press Shutter until resistance is felt this takes up excess slack of Release Button 2 film within the cassette 7 Move Film Transport Lever 1 through a 5 Twist Rewind Knob counter clockwise slightly second series of short strokes until further then press it down fully and lock in place by twisting clockwise Press Shutter Release Button 2 movement is impossible Now turn Exposure Counter Dial 4 until the number 0 is shown by the red Exposure Counter Indicator 34 This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere 8 Once more press Shutter Release 2 and wind Film Transport Lever 1 fully and your first film frame is in position as shown by the Exposure Counter Indicator 34 When moving the Transport Lever as de scribed above the Film Rewind Knob 24 will rotate counter clockwise by itself This provides positive assurance that your camera is correctly loaded and that film is being wound through the camera If the Rewind Knob does not rotate as you move the Transport Lever and you hav
34. om the beginning with today s simplified processing and printing equipment Details on the comprehensive Omega system of enlargers accessories and color processing materials may be obtained without cost by writing to our sister company Berkey Marketing Companies Inc Omega Division 25 20 Brooklyn Queens Expressway West Woodside New York 11377 Talk it over with your dealer you ll be surprised at how easy and how satisfying it is to do your own developing and printing TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Camera 35mm single lens reflex camera with interchangeable lenses focal plane shutter and built in exposure meter FOF IW asset iuto c 24x36mm accepts standard 35mm 20 or 36 exposure cassettes Standard Automatic Cosmogon 58mm f 2 0 6 elements in 4 groups Hard coated color corrected Angle of view 429 Minimum Focus 21 2 0 54m from film plane Aperture Range f 2 0 f 16 positive click stops at full and inter mediate apertures Filter Accessory Size 52mm x 0 75 screw in Diaphragm Fully automatic instant reopen optional manual aperture control LensMOUN cassette EI tnn Universal Thread Mount 42mm accepts standard single pin Automatic lenses and accessories Flange Film Distance
35. ple for ASA 64 or 80 film position the index mark been 50 and 100 When this is done your meter will operate well within the tolerances of all film types NOTE If you are using film marked only in DIN European film speed enter this number in the DIN Film Speed Indicator 18 Should the film be marked in an intermediate speed number position indicator midway between the next larger and smaller numbers as describe d above This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere IMPORTANT REPEATS FROM COSMOREX MANUAL 1 When loading first wind shutter all the way then set counter to 0 See Page 7 No 7 If you don t counter will not function properly 2 To wind shutter properly move transport lever through one long or two or more short strokes until no further movement is possible See Page 8 3 Make sure rewind release ring around shutter button is turned clock wise al I the way See Page 6 No 1 See also pages 31 and 32 PLEASE READ ENTIRE OWNER S MANUAL 2 Aim Meter Cell 25 at your subject For a practice reading aim meter at a brightly lit scene or if you are indoors at a nearby lamp As you do so you ll note the Exposure Meter Needle 17 moves to a certain position then stops Holding your camera in this position you now 3 Match the Needle 17 by turning the Shutter Speed Indicator Ring 21 until the Exposure Meter Circle 16 is centered over
36. puter mechanism which measures the Tight of the flash and automatically regulates brightness for perfect exposure With any electronic flash unit follow these simple steps 1 Make sure the Flash Synch Selector Dial 6 has its White Indicator Line pointing to the letter X on the camera top If Dial is not at X position the shutter will not synchronize correctly with the flash unit 2 Set Shutter Speed Dial 5 to 1 30th sec 3 Slide flash on your camera s Accessory Shoe 15 If your flash is made for use with a separate mounting bracket attach bracket screw to camera s Tripod Socket 111 4 Plug flash cord into camera s Flash Cord Outlet 7 Push tip of cord in firmly Set lens Aperture Ring 26 to the aper ture indicated by your flash dial You can now take pictures at any distance within the range indicated by your flash without further adjustments With Manual Non Automatic Flash Units Set calculator dial of Flash to 4 v correct ASA film speed Your flash dial i b d will now indicate the correct lens 5 Select correct lens opening for film flas openings for various distances Focus combination The short burst of light pro and set lens Aperture Ring 26 to the duced by electronic flash often 1 1000th aperture indicated by your flash for the second or faster is too brief for your actual camera to subject distance as camera s Exposure Meter to measure For shown by
37. r Cosmorex camera it s easy to take excellent pictures of stamps flowers coins and other small objects You can even copy paintings or photographs or make duplicate slides from your original transparencies Many close up pictures can be taken without any accessories at all Turn your focusing ring 13 to the closest distance 1 8 feet Now without turning the focusing ring move your camera towards your subject until the image in the viewfinder is sharp and you ll find With Bellows you can fill the entire frame with an object about 6 2 x10 in area At this range you can take excellent pictures of photographs flowers illustrations in books and magazines important records or documents all sorts of things To take pictures of subjects smaller than 6 2x10 inches several accessories are available These include close up lenses extension tubes and bellows units Sound complicated It s not This manual created and owned by www butkus org Close Up Lenses Extension Tube Set Using Close Up Lenses This is the least ex pensive and easiest way to shoot ultra closeups The close up lenses are simply magnifying lenses of high quality mounted in metal rims that screw into your lens like a filter You just move close to your subject and use the Lens Focusing Ring 13 to finetune focus Many dealers carry these in sets of three lenses of varying power called No 1 2 and 3 the higher the number the stronger the
38. rating Instructions on page 33 Tf this is your first 35mm or single lens reflex camera please take the brief period needed to learn your new camera thoroughly by reading the more detailed instructions beginning on the next page TABLE OF CONTENTS PROT ACS eee eM E TUE UE EUR 2 Operating Controls oes esee ie eR ctus TREE DU US 3 e 4 Loading Your Camera 6 Using Your Camera s Exposure Meter 9 Viewing and Focusing 2 4 12 Taking he PICEHEG ecc tese 1a 2 lt i eee meg 15 Taking Flash Pictures tr Pme eres 17 Using Long Exposure Times Time Exposures 20 Using Sek TIME 22 Changing Lenses sac Ese 23 Choosing Shutter Speeds and Lens Openings 25 Using Depth of Field for Greater Sharpness 26 Caring for Your Camera amp Lenses 29 Trouble Shooting Chart PRU QE 31 Condensed Instructions 2 4 33 Advanced SLR Photography 36 OPERATING CONTROLS OF COSMOREX SE o ACCESSORY SHOE EXPOSURE METER CIRCLE FILM TRANSPORT LEVER SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON EXPOSURE METER NEEDLE REWIND RELEASE RING DIN FILM SPEED INDICATOR ASA FILM SPEED INDICATOR o EXPOSURE COUNTER Di AL
39. rther to reach the film and an increase in exposure is necessary varying according to the length of extension and the focal length of the lens This exposure increase can be computed precisely from the charts and tables supplied with bellows units and extension tube sets or with the aid of a KODAK MASTER DATAGUIDE available from your dealer For critical work with extension tubes or bellows units a special Technical Data Sheet is available on request from the manufacturer HINTS FOR BETTER CLOSE UPS Whenever possible shoot at small lens openings f 8 f 11 and f 16 The picture will be sharper and you ll gain an extra margin of depth of field to help in sure maximum sharpness Hold your camera steady when shooting Even a slight camera movement during exposure can cause blur If possible mount your camera on a tripod and use a cable release available from your dealer to trip the shutter Whenever possible use contrasting backgrounds for close ups Taking a close shot of a light colored seashell It will look sharper when photographed on a piece of black cloth than on a white paper or cloth Photographing a dark mineral speci men Try putting it on a light colored fabric for the picture The contrast between your subject and the background will make your Subject stand out much more clearly and appear even sharper Remember to take the meter reading for the subject At distances closer than two feet
40. s In the event a locking cable release is not available you can keep your camera s shutter open for extended periods quite simply With the shutter at B position press down the shutter release firmly Hold it down and rotate the Release Button 2 counter clockwise towards the left until it stops Now the shutter remains open as long as desired To close the shutter when the exposure is completed press down on the Release Button and turn Release clockwise until it stops After a time exposure using this method always make certain the Shutter Release Button 2 and Rewind Release Ring 3 are both turned fully towards the right this will insure correct operation of shutter and exposure counter in subsequent pictures Long Exposure Times 1 second 30 seconds Standard Exposure Times 1 30th sec 1 500th sec eUnder certain conditions your camera s exposure The Red numbers 15 8 4 2 appearing next to meter may be used when making Time Exposures the Black numbers 30 500 represent First make sure that the existing light is sufficient fractions of a second 15 is 1 15th second for use of the meter p 12 then match the and so on These numbers appear for needle and read the correct exposure time in full information purposes only when using your seconds from the Red numbers 30 15 8 4 2 1 camera s meter to determine exposure with which appear furthest from the Black numbers 30 cameras lacking a buil
41. t in exposure meter 500 on the exposure meter Shutter Speed Indicator Dial 21 USING SELF TIMER Your Cosmorex camera is equipped with a built in self timer This trips the shutter after 10 second delay approximate thus enabling you to get in your own photographs To use it here s all you have to do 1 Mount camera on a tripod or other firm Support such as a nearby table or shelf with transport lever fully wound 2 Frame focus and adjust camera for correct lens opening and shutter speed exactly as you always do 3 Move Auto Manual Switch 14 on lens to M position so the red M is visible This closes down the lens to the correct aperture and is required when the selftimer is used Move Self Timer Lever 10 counter clock wise until no further movement is possible As you move it you ll notice the M sticker underneath the Self Timer Lever This is simply a reminder to move the lens to M Manual position as described Press Self Timer Release Button 9 You ll hear a whirring noise which indicates that the timer is functioning Now walk away from the camera into the scene being photographed the shutter will fire auto matically in about ten seconds Make sure you have moved the Self Timer Lever as far as it will go before pressing the Release Button If the Lever has not been fully wound the shutter will not operate Should this happen just move the Self Timer L
42. the Depth of Field Scale 27 of your lens Example f 11 Set aperture ring 26 to this opening 4 Use your camera s built in exposure meter to determine the correct shutter speed for an exposure at this lens opening Example shutter speed of 1 60th second for lens opening of f 11 Set Shutter Speed Dial 5 to this speed 5 Take the picture Everything between the two distances 10 and infinity shown by the matching f 11 numbers on the Depth of Field Scale 27 will appear sharply It s a professional technique but you don t have to be a professional to use it for better photographs The second way B Using Viewfinder at Taking Aperture Move the Auto Manual Switch 14 on lens to M position This closes down the lens to whatever opening has been set on the Aperture Ring 26 You ll be able to see how distant and nearby objects sharpen up at smaller lens apertures such as f 11 or f 16 Naturally when the lens is stopped down less light enters the viewfinder and it is more difficult to see or focus clearly The principal benefit of this technique is that it gives you a fast accurate preview of what will and will not be sharp in the finished photo graph for example that telephone pole in back of your subject If it appears sharply when the lens is stopped down to the intended aperture it will appear sharply in the final photograph By previewing your depth of field in this way yo
43. the Needle 117 4 Your light measurement or reading has now been taken Any combination of lens opening f number and shutter speed appearing in black on the Aperture Indi cator Ring 20 and Shutter Speed Indicator Ring 21 will give a perfectly exposed picture For example in the illustration shown these scales show that correct exposure will be obtained with a shutter speed of 1 125th second and a lens opening of f 5 6 or a speed of 1 250th second and lens opening of f 4 or any other combination shown on the scales Now set the Shutter Speed Dial 5 to the desired speed by lifting the dial and turning it until the desired shutter speed is indicated by the red dot in the center of the dial If the dial won t move in one direction turn it in the other direction to reach the desired speed Then let the Shutter position Speed Dial return to down 6 Turn the Lens Aperture Ring 26 until the indicated lens opening is lined up with the red Distance Aperture Index mark 12 HELPFUL HINTS FOR BETTER EXPOSURES For outdoor photography a shutter speed of 1 125th second or if possible faster is re commended whenever possible This speed is fast enough to prevent most blur due to camera or subject movement yet is slow enough to permit picture taking in a wide variety of lighting conditions with today s sensitive films If it s necessary to shoot at 1 60th or 1 30th second hold the camera as
44. tions Usually Slide films are Daylight balanced making them suitable for use with electronic flash without filters too some films are balanced for photoflood lamps and require a filter when used in daylight All slide films may be processed through your dealer and several at home too This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon Black and White Films produce negatives from which prints are made Film types range from slow speed ultra fine grain emulsions ASA 32 to films fast enough to make most indoor pictures possible without flash ASA 400 Normally your dealer makes 3 2x5 prints enlargements are easily obtainable as well Black andwhite films are the simplest and most economical of all film types for home processing and enlarging Standard 35mm films are supplied in 20 and 36 exposure rolls If you use lots of film ask your dealer about a Bulk Loader which lets you load your own cassettes from long bulk film rolls in any length up to 36 exposures This can reduce the cost of black and white film even further DOING YOUR OWN PROCESSING AND ENLARGING For many photographers one of the major joys of photography lies in processing and printing their own pictures something that s simpler and in many instances more economical than ever before Even if you ve never processed your own before you ll find yourself producing excellent negatives and prints including color prints almost fr
45. to ultra telephoto 210mm 250mm Wide angle to telephoto zoom lenses such as the Tamron 38 100mm lens are also available This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere When using any zoom if possible focus at the longest focal length then zoom to the desired image size and shoot At 210mm focusing will be more accurate than is optically possible at 85mm at the longest focal length magnification is greatest and depth of field is narrowest thus critical focusing is easiest anh Zoom Lens at 85mm at 150mm at 200mm For greatest convenience and handling speed automatic lenses are recommended These operate like your camera s standard lens the lens remains at its widest opening for brightest viewing and focusing until the moment of exposure when it closes down automatically to the selected opening Immediately after the exposure the lens re opens to maximum aperture so you can compose your next shot DETERMINING EXPOSURE WITH ACCESSORY LENSES For correct exposure with your wide angle telephoto or zoom lenses just follow the same simple procedure used with your standard lens take a reading of your subject and set your lens to the aperture indicated by your camera s built in meter With Close Up Lens With Extension Tubes TAKING CLOSE UP PICTURES One of the most exciting areas of single lens reflex photography is close up picturetaking With you
46. u ll soon learn to select the aperture required for the depth of field you want Either of these techniques will prove valu able in the great majority of picture taking situations For extremely critical applica tions a printed depth of field chart is availa ble on request This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA AND LENSES Your Cosmorex camera is a ruggedly Should you prefer to carry your camera out built camera designed to provide many years side the case your dealer can supply you with of dependable performance To get the longest an accessory neckstrap which attaches to your service and best performance always treat your camera and lenses as you would any camera s neckstrap eyelets 8 and 23 Be sure precision instruments carefully to guard the camera from bumps and jolts when nm using it outside the case Keep your camera within carrying case whenever possible This protects your camera and lens from Protect your camera from extreme heat or dust dirt moisture and knocks against hard humidity Never leave your camera inside a car surfaces the natural enemies of all cameras trunk or glove compartment on a hot day temperatures well over 100 can build up When your lens is removed from the camera avoid pressure on the metal pin at rear which controls the automatic diaphragm mechanism by using a rear lens cap and case ava
47. urbside a figure walking through a snow storm Use your imagination make your own rules as you progress Your pictures will be far more interesting far more eye catching eShoot from higher or lower angles Taking pictures of small children Get down to their level literally Kneel down so that your camera is at eye level with the child instead of aiming down The result again will be a much more interesting natural looking photograph Taking pictures of a group of people See if there are stairs nearby so you can shoot from a higher angle Each person in the group will be more visible than if you shot them at eye level Try to get people in your pictures A photograph of a winding country road is good a photograph of a boy walking down a winding country road may very well be great In all kinds of outdoor photography people add life and impact to your pictures If nobody s around use your camera s self timer to trip the shutter while you become the subject ee THE Every time you raise your camera to your eye you have the potential of creating a genuinely great photograph Subjects The world s full of them The rest is up to you CHOOSING AND USING INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES A major advantage of Cosmorex single lens reflex photography is your ability to use literally hundreds of wide angle telephoto and zoom lenses Any lens in the popular Universal Thread Mount shared by Cosmorex and other 35mm SL
48. ure when the lens has been removed Always replace the lens on the camera body as soon as possible When removing or storing lenses protect them from accidental damage by placing the lens face down and if possible attaching a rear lens cover available from your dealer and usually included with accessory lenses NOT FOR USE WITH COSMOREX Your Cosmorex accepts interchangeable thread mount lenses from 16mm wideangle to 1000mm ultra telephoto Standard automatic lenses of this type incorporate a single metal pin illustrated through which your camera actuates the lens automatic diaphragm mechanism NOTE Thread mount lenses specifically designed for SLR cameras of a particular model other than the Cosmorex may in corporate special keying levers illustrated Such lenses should not be used on your camera This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon it should not be found elsewhere At 1 30 CHOOSING SHUTTER SPEEDS AND LENS OPENINGS For the majority of outdoor subjects a shutter speed of 1 125th second is suggested This speed is fast enough to prevent blur due to slight movement of the camera during exposure and also fast enough to freeze most normal movement of the subject people walking moving cars etc For situations when the subject is really moving fast children at play sports events racing cars for example shoot at 1 250 or 1 500th second if there s enough lig
49. your meter is seeing an area slightly higher than your lens Ordinarily this is overcome very easily by simply tilting your camera s meter down towards your subject when taking your reading then raising the camera to the desired position for the final exposure Use extra lighting if possible Close up photographs taken indoors are sharper and clearer when extra lighting is used For copying 2 dimensional subjects such as maps documents or photographs an excellent and quite inexpensive indoor lighting setup can be made using two Number 1 photoflood lamps available from your dealer These bulbs can be used in ordinary goose neck lamps or in clamp on sockets that easily attach to chairs tables or whatever s handy To arrange lights just position both lamps on opposite sides of the subject aimed at the center of the subject a 45 angleis best Make sure both lamps are at about the same distance from the subject this prevents one side of the picture from being lighter or darker than the other Excellent close up and copy pictures can be taken with color film using the techniques suggested above If you re shooting indoors and using photofloods always use an 80B filter available from your dealer when using daylight type color film This manual created and owned by www butkus org chinon 50 A NOTE ON FRAMING As with virtually all modern single lens reflex cameras the Cosmorex viewfinder shows a
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