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Cambron SE User manual
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- Cambron
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- Cambron SE
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- User manual
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- English
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- 38
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Welcome. . . to ihe Cambron world of Because of its many unique features, opera-
single-lens reflex photography! Your new tion of this camera is probably somewhat
Cambron camera is a precision 35mm different from other cameras you may have
SLR camera that gives you . . "roWn€d. For this reason, it is strongly re-
oThrough-the-lens viewing and focus- commended that after carefully reading
these instructions, you shoot a "test" roll ing . . . your brilliant eye-level vievy-
of film, have this film processed, and ex- finder shows the exact image trans-
amine the pictures before exposing addi- mitted by your lens.
tional rolls. This test roll will verify that
of nterchangeable 58mm tIz.O you are using your new camera correctly,
Auto Helios Lens . . . with a fast- and allow you to make any necessary
working automatic diaphragm changes in camera operation; additionally
mechanism that gives you an always it will confirm that all camera controls are
bright image in your viewfinder. The functioning perfectly.
coated, color-corrected 6-element optics
provide superior sharpness, too.
oLow-Noise Focal-Plane Shutter. . .
highly accurate, with speeds to an action
freezing 1/500th second plus "8".
oBuilt-in Exposure Meter . . . ends guese
work by showing you the correct lens
opening and shutter speed for well-ex-
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Flash Synchronization Full M/X Synchronization at 1/3fth second via
selector switch.
Flash Contact. PC outlet"6ccepts all standard flash cords.
Viewing/Focusing System Eye-level pentaprism shows upright, laterally-correct
i impge at life-size (1x) with 58mm lens; instant-return
- mlrror.
Focusing Screen Central Microprism surrounded by fine groundglass
T collar.
Exposure Meter Built-in selenium-cell meter, with match-needle
shutter/aperture readout. ASA Film Qpeed Range 25-500.
Equivalent D lN indices (13-28). Calibrated for aper-
tures from t/2.O to t/32, shutter speeds from 30
seconds - 1/500th second.
Loading Hinged back, multislotted take-up spool.
Exposure Counter Additive 0-36, manual resetting type.
Transport Two-stroke ratchet-action lever advances film, winds
shutter, counts exposures, prevents double exposures.
Unloading Locking rewind release control; elevating rewind
knob rises above camera body for convenient access.
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Self-Timer Built-in with approximately 10 seconds delay. May be
disengaged without firing shutter if desired.
Tripod Socket Standard"l /4x20, accepts all standard tripod and
bracket retain ing screws.
Construction . . .i. . : .. MGtalalloysusedthroughout.
Finish
Dimensions Body Only: 2" x3.9"x5.4"
With Lens: 3.7"x3.9"x5.4"
Weights Body Only: 24.5 oz.
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LOADING YOUR CAMERA 2. Push up Film Cassette Spindle (29) from in-
side camera; drop in 35mm film cassette. PullFind a spot where the light is subdued (if you're out enough film to insert film end in any slotoutdoors, look for a shaded area or shield the in Take-Up Spool (36).camera from direct sunlight with your body or
coat). Then . . . 3. Alternately press Shutter Release Button (2)
and move Film Transport Lever (1) until
1. Open Camera Back (38) by raising Back Lock Film Sprocket Wheels (35) engage sprocket
Latch (22l. and swinging back open. Make holes in film. Make sure film cassette lies flat.
sure Rewind Release Ring (3) is turned clock- Close Camera Back (38) by pressing firmly.
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4. Press Rewind Knob (24) downwards firmly 6. Move Film Transport Lever (1) through two
and twi5t it counterclockwise slightly; the or more short strokes (letting it return to the
Rewind Knob is now raised slightly above the starting position after each stroke) until no
Grmera body. Slowly, turn Rewind Knob (24) further movement is possible. Press Shutter
clockwise until resistance is felt (this takes up Release Button (2).
excess slack of film within the cassette). 7. Move Film Transport Lever (1) through a
5. Twist Rewind Knob counter-clockwise slight- second series of short strokes until further
ly, then press it down fully and lock in place movement is impossible. Now, turn Expo-
by twisting clockwise. Press Shutter Release sure Counter Dial (41 until the number "0"
Button (2). is shown by the red Exposure Counter
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8. Once more press Shutter Release (2), and have taken up the "slack" in the cassette
wind Filr,n Transport Lever (1) fully . . . and as described in Step No. 4, open camera
your first film frame is in position, as shown back to check that film is securely at-
by the Exposure Counter Indicator (34). tached to Take-Up Spool.
oAlways make sure the Transport Lever
oWhen moving the Transport Lever as de- ( 1 ) has been fully wound. This is easiestscribed above, the Film Rewind Knob when you move this lever in two short(24) will rotate counter-clockwise by it- strokes. When the lever stops during theself. This provides positive assurance that second stroke, you are assured that theyour camera is correctly loaded, and that camera's film, shutter and exposure
filrn is being wound through the camera. counter are all ready for exposure. Fail-
lf the Rewind Knob does not rotate as ure to fully wind the Transport Lever may
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Speed Indicator Window (19).
'r Your camera's meter has marked numer-
als for films rated at ASA 25, S0, l0O,
2OO,4OO, and 500: this speed range en-
compasses virtually all general-purpose
black-and-white and color films. Should
USING YOUR CAMERA'S your film be rated at an intermediate ASA
EXPOSURE METER speed, such as ASA 64 or 90, simply
position the ASA Index Mark so thatYour Kalimar SR3O0 incorporates a sensitive it is between the next larger and smallerbuilt-in Exposure Meter. lt contains a photo-
numbers. (For example, for ASA 64 orelectric (selenium) cell (25) that converts 80 film position the index mark betweenthe light reflected by your subject into
50 and 100.1 When this is done, yourelectrical energy, which activates the Meter meter will operate well within the tolerancesNeedle (171. Because the "selenium" meter of all film types.cell generates its own electrical energy, no
are using film marked onlybatteries are needed! Here's how to use NOTE: lf you
speed, enter thisyour exposure meter: in "DlN" (European) film
number in the DIN Film Speed Indicator
1. Adjust Meter for ASA Film Speed. Move (18). Should the film be marked in an
the Aperture Indicator Dial (201 until the intermediate speed number, position in-
ASA number for your film type is shown dicator midway between the next larger
by the black Index Mark in the ASA film and smaller numbers as described above.
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2. Aim Meter Cell (251 at your subiect. {For cator Ring (20) and Shutter Speed Indi-
a practice "reading", aim meter at a cator Ring (21) will give a perfectly-ex-
brightly-lit scene or if you are indoors, at posed picture. For examPle, in the
anearby lamp.) As you do so, you'll note illustration shown, these scales show that
a the Exposure Meter Needle (17) moves to correct exposure will be obtained with
a certain position, then stops. Holding shutter speed of 1l125th second and a lens
your camera in this position, you now . . . opening of f/5.6, or a speed of 1/250th
second and lens opening of f 14, or, any3. Match the Needle (17) by turning the other combination shown on the scales. Shutter Speed Indicator Ring (21) until
the Exposure Meter Circle (1 6) is cen- 5. Now, set the Shutter Speed Dial (5) to
tered over the Needle (17l.. the desired speed by lifting the dial and
turning it until the desired shutter speed4. Your light measurement or "reading" has is indicated by the red dot in the center now been taken! AnY combination of of the dial. (lf the dial won't move lens opening (f/number) and shutter speed in one direction, turn it in the other appearing in black on the Aperture Indi-
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sensitive films. lf it's necessary to shoot at
1/60th or 1/3fth second, hold the camera
using a as steady as possible - ideally by
tripod, or by bracing your arms on a nearby
table or other support.
a Remember that your exposure meter
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direction to reach the desired speed.) Then, meter cell (25). lf your subject is much
let the Shutter Speed Dial return to ,down' lighter or darker than the background, it's
position. a good idea to move up to your subject
for a "close-up" reading. This simply means6. Turn the Lens Aperture Ring (26) until aiming the meter cell (25) as close as possi- the indicated lens opening is lined up with ble to the most important part of the sub- the red Distance/Aperture Index mark (12). face of a person ject - for example: the
HELPFUL HINTS FOR BETTER EXPOSURES whose picture you are taking.
oFor outdoor photography, a shutter speed of oWhen shooting landscapes or other out-
1/125th second (or, if possible, faster) is re- door pictures where a large part of the sky
commended whenever possible. This speed is will appear, aim your camera's meter cell
fast enough to prevent most "blur" due to downwards slightly when taking your
camera or subject movement, yet is slow "reading". This prevents the exposure
enough to per:mit picture-taking in a wide reading from being adversely influenced
variety of lighting conditions with today's by the bright light of the sky.
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oln extremely dim lighting, the Exposure VIEWING AND FOCUSING
Meter Needle (171 may rest near the right-
hand edge of the transparent window. oMake sure your lens is securely attached
Should this occur, place your hand in to the camera. lf not, turn lens clockwise
front of the Exposure Meter Cell (25) and until no further movement is possible.
watch the needle carefully. lf the needle o Frame your picture by looking through the
moves when you block the Meter Gell, the Viewfinder Eyepiece (32). You're looking exposure meter is able to function in the through the same lens that will actually
existing light; remove your hand from the take the picture exactly as you see it.
cell, and determine exposure in the normal
way. However, if no needle movement o Focus to bring the image in clearly. To do
occurs when you pass your hand in front this, just turn the Focusing Ring (13) in
of the Meter Cell, the existing light is in- either direction until the subject is sharp
(lf the image in the view' sufficient and the exposure meter Gannot in the vievufinder.
be used. In this event, either a time exposure finder appears dark, make sure the Auto/
[141 or use of an electronic flash are recommended. Manual Switch for Lens Diaphragm
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{
I
Groundglass
@llar
Microprism
Spot
is a clear is in "Auto" position - so that the green Around the microprism spot letter "A" is visible on the switch.) ring of fine ground-glass. This also tends
o Your Cambron offers two alternative to accentuate out-of-focus images, show-
focusing methods. The microprism spot ing a clear, sharply-defined image at the
point of greatest sharpness. (Again, aim in the center of Vour vieMinder is com-
see , posed of literally hundreds of tiny prisms the camera at this instruction book to
which accentuate out-of-focus images, how it works.) You'll find this ground-
then seemingly disappear into a single, glass area helpful when focusing on sub-
clear image when you're at the point of jects which lack contrast or color; it's
sharpest focus. (lf you aim your camera at quite handy when using wide-angle and
this instruction book, from about two long telephoto lenses, too.
feet away, you'll see how it works.l This oThe Distance Scale (28) of your lens is
focusing method is best for a majority of calibrated both in feet (white numbersl
subjects and conditions, especially when and meters (yellow numbers). Generally,
using your standard f/2.0 lens. there's no need to check distance except
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Distance Scale
(feet/meters)
' lnfrared
when taking flash pictures (see page 17) TAKING THE PICTURE
or when depth-of-field is important (see Hold your camera steadily, using both hands.
page 26). You'll probably find it most convenient to
oThe Red "R" next to the Distance/Aper- grip the camera firmly with your right hand,
ture Indicator (12) shows the correction and trip the shutter release button with your
required for Infra-red films. When using forefinger; here, your left hand can easily
infra-red films,first focus in the turn the focusing ring and lend extra support
normal manner, and note the indicated at the same time. For vertical shots, you may
distance. Then, move the Focusing Ring experiment to see in which position the camera
(131 so that that distance is now aligned feels most secure and the controls (focusing
is ring, shutter release) most accessible. with the Red "R". Remember - this
needed only when using infra-red films,
which are sensitive to light rays which And now . . . press the Shutter Release Button
focus at a slightly different plane than (2) in a smooth, firm stroke. You've just taken
ordinary light rays. your first picture!
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FOR SUCCEEDING EXPOSURES . . . UNLOADING
You are ;eady for your next picture in an in- When you've finished your roll of film, the film
stant - just move the Film Transport Lever must be re-wound back into the cassette so it
(1) until fully wound, and you're set: just may be removed and processed. Here's how:
frame, focus, and shoot. As lighting may 1. When you have taken the last exposurechange, it's a good idea to check the Exposure (number 2O or 36, depending on the lengthMeter Needle (17) from time to time, to make of cassette used), turn the Rewind Releasesure it's still lined up with the Exposure Meter
Circle (1 6). lf it is not, just take a new ex- Ring (3) all the way to the left so that the Red Dot points at the "R" en-posure "reading" of your subject, move the
graved on the camera's top. Be sure theLens Aperture Ring (26) to the new aperture
Rewind Release Ring has been movedshown on the Exposure Meter Aperture Indi- fully towards the left until no furthercator (201 and continue shooting! - movement is possible. (ln some instances
the film transport lever [1] will stop be
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fore it has been fully wound to position arrow). While resistance is felt, you are re-
the last frame. This indicates that you winding the film back into the cassette.
have reached the end of the film. Should When film has been fully rewound, the knob
this happen, put on the lens cap, supplied will turn freely without resistance.
with your camera, and then turn the Re-
3. Lift up the Camera Back Latch (22) and wind Release Ring [3] to the left fully. open the Camera Back (38). Pullthe Film This will insure that no portion of the
, and let last frame is exposed to light as the shutter Rewind Knob (24) upwards fully
the film cassette drop out of the Film is released by the Rewind Release Ring.)
Cassette Chamber (301. Your film is now
ready for developing.
2. Raise the Film Rewind Knob Qal bv gently
pressing against the top of the Knob with a 4. Push down Rewind Knob and lock in place.
counter-clockwise movement. When the Close Back. Move Rewind Release Ring (3)
knob springs up, grip it firmly and turn it clockwise fully so your camera's ready for
clockwise (in the direction indicated by the your next roll of film.
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TAKING FLASH PICTURES 1. Make sure the Flash Synch Selector Dial
(6) has its White Indicator Line pointing
Your Qambron single-lens reflex camera to the letter "X" on the camera top. lf
operates perfectly with any of the excellent Dial is not at "X" position, the shutter
electronic flash units now available. Today's will not synchronize correstly with the
compact electronic flash units give dozens flash unit.
or even hundreds of flashes on a single set 2. Set Shutter Speed Dial (5) to 1/30th sec.
of batteries; some also permit use of re-
chargeable batteries. In addition, the most 3. Slide flash on your camera's Accessory
advanced electronic flash models incorpor- Shoe (15). (lf your flash is made for use
ate a computer mechanism which measures with a separate mounting bracket, attach
the light of the flash, and automatically bracket screw to camera's Tripod
regulates brightness for perfect exposure. Socket tl1l ).
With any electronic flash unit, follow these 4. Plug flash cord into camera's Flash Cord
simple steps: Outlet (7). Push tip of cord in firmly.
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ture indicated by your flash dial. You
can now take pictures at any distance
within the range indicated by your flash
without further adiustments.
B. With Manual (Non-Automaticl Flash
Units. Set calculator dial of Flash to
correct ASA film speed. Your flash
5. Select correct lens opening for filmfflash dial will now indicate the correct lens
crombination. The short burst of light pro- openings for various distances. Focus,
duced by electronic flash (often 1/1000th and set lens Aperture Ring (261 to the
second or faster) is too brief for your aperture indicated by your flash for
camera's Exposure Meter to measure. For the actual camera-to-subiect distance,
this reason, all electronic flash units have as shown by your lens'distance scale
calculator dials or scales which indicate (281. All photographs taken at this
the correct lens opening. flash-to-subject distance will be pro-
perly exposed.
A. With Computer (Automatic) Flash
Units. Set calculator dial of flash to oDifferent makes of electronic flash units
correct ASA film speed. Your flash use different calculator dials or scales; for
dial will now indicate the correct lens exact information, please consult the in-
opening for photography at a wide struction manual for your flash or check
range of distances. with your camera dealer.
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oln the event the flash unit does not fire USING FLASHCUBE OR FLASHBULB GUNS
when you press the Shutter Release In general, f lashcubes and bulbs are more
Button (2), check to see that the flash costly than electronic flash, and less conven-
cord is securely plugged into Flash Cord ient to use as the bulbs must be replaced
Outlet (7), and that On/Off switch of eacht flash unit is in "ON" position. Finally, 'r r after each picture (with flashbulbs) or four pictures (with flashcubes). Should you (6) is atI make certain the Selector Dial wish to use these light sources, however,
"X" position. ..r r follow Steps 1-5 above, with this exception:
o For flashcubes or flashbulbs, move the
oDo not press down on Shutter Release Flash Synch Selector Dial (61 to "M"
Button,(2) unless actually taking a flash position. This adjusts the timing mechan-
picture. Pressing this button down fully ism of your camera to insure that the
will fire the flash whether or not the shutter opens when the flash of the bulb
Film Transport Lever (1 ) has been wound. is at its brightest. Leave the Shutter Speed
Should this happen, however, no loss of Dial at 1/30th second for all flash
film will occur. pictures.n
oDetermining exposure with flashcubes or
SpeedI oAlways remember to set Shutter bulbs is done the same way as with manual Dial (5) to 1/3fth second, and Flash Synch (non-automatic) electronic flash units, as Selector Dial (6) to 'X'position for elect- described above.
ronic flash photography. At other speeds
\ or settings, the flash will not synchronize
fully with the shutter.
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USING LONG EXPOSURE TIMES oln the event a locking cable release is not
(TIME EXPOSURES) :. available, you can keep your camera's shutter
open for extended periods quite simply. WithTime Exposures are exposures of one second the shutter at "B" position, press down theor longer. At these extra-long exposure tir4es, shutter release firmly. Hold it down, and ro-you can photograph city rtrr.ir at night, tate the Release Button (2) counter-clock-dimly-lit interiors, and many subjects too wise (towards the left) until it stops. Now, thefaintlv illuminated for normal picture-taking. shutter remains open as long as desired. To
To take a tinie exposure with your Kalimar, close the shutter when the exposure is com-
set the Shutter Speed Dial (5) to "8", press pleted, press down on the Release Button and
the Shutter Release Button (21 . .. and simply turn Release clockwise until it stops.
hold it down until the desired number of
seconds has elapsed. When you release the After a time exposure using this method, always
Shutter Button, the shutter will close. make certuin the Shutter Relase Button (2 and
For extra steadiness, use of a locking Cable Rewind Release Ring (3) are both turned fully
Release and a sturdy Tripod are recommended tovvards the right: this will insure correct opera-
when taking time exposures. tion of shutter and exposure counter in subse-
quent pictures.
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Long Exposure Times Standard Exposure Times
I second - 30 seconds | /3oth sec. sec. - | /fi0th
oUnder certain conditions, your camera's oThe Red numbers 15, 8,4,2, appearing
exposure meter may be used when making next to the Black numbers 30-500, repre-
Time Exposures. First, make sure that the sent fractions of a second: "15,' is 1/lSth
existing light is sufficient for use of the second, and so on. These numbers appear
meter 1p.12l.; then, "match the needle" for information purposes only, when using
and read the correct exposure time in full your camera's meter to determine expos-
seconds from the Red numbers 30, l S, g, 4,2, ure with cameras lacking a built-in expo-
1, which appear furthest from the Black sure meter.
numbers 30-500 on the exposure meter
shutter speed Indicator Dial (21).
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I This closes down the lens to the correctUSING SELF-TIMER
aperture, and is required when the self-Your Cambron camera is equipped with a
timer is used.built-in self-timer. This trips the shutter after
a 1O-second delay (approximate), thus enabling 4. Move Self-Timer Lever (10) counter-clock-
you to get in your own photographs! To use it, wise until no further movement is possible.
here's allyou have to do: (As you move it, you'll notice the "M"
1. Mount camera on a tripod or other f irm sticker underneath the Self-Timer Lever. This is simply a reminder to move the lens support such as a nearby table or shelf,
to "M" [Manual] position as described). with transport lever fully wound.
5. Press Self-Timer Release Button (91. You'll2. Frame, focus, and adjust camera for cor- hear a "whirring" noise, which indicates
rect lens opening and shutter speed - ex- that the timer is functioning. Now, walk actly as you always do.
away from the camera into the scene being
3. Move Auto/Manual Switch (141 on lens to photographed the shutter will fire auto- - "M" position (so the red "M" is visiblel. matically in about ten seconds.
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