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CARENA MS TL User manual
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- Carena
- Model / document
- CARENA MS TL
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
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- 26
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- Film cameras
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Congratulations . . . .
on the acquisition of your CARENA ms TL camera. Before taking your first, pictures with the new camera,
we recommend that you read the directions ver), carefully.
Pleasemake sure when making your purchase that the warranty and the registration card are filled in.
I N D E X
Page
2f5 Descriptions of parts 17 How to use the selftimer
6 Film loading 17 Exchangingexposure meter battery
9 How to adjust film speed 17 Flash photography
How to use the exposure meter 17 Unloading the film
9 a) By altering lens aperture 18 How to change lenses
10 b) By adjusting shutter speed 18 Use of System Rings
13 Focusing 21 List of accessories
13 Depth of fiefd 22 Major specification of the CARENA ms TL
14 Twin shutter release 23 Garantee conditions
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Description of Parts and the important operating controls of the CARENA m: TL
1. Fifm counter 11. Shutter-speeddial
shutter-speedsB 1 1121lt+118111511301160
z. Lockfor shurter-rerease
1112s& 112s0U s00 1/1000sec
3. Shutter-releasebutton with thread for cable
release 12. Notchedadjusting-dialfor film speedsin DIN
or ASA
4. Quick actionfilm advancelever
13. M-contactfor flashbulbs
5' Film planeindicator x-contacrfor elcctronicflash
6' Built-in pentapriim 14. shutter releaseon camera-front
7. Accessory-shoewith central flash contact 15. operating rever for exposure merer with
8. Film-type indicatingdisc markings indicating functions
16' Releasebutton for bayonet lens mount 8a. Filmindicator,showsRedwhencameraloaded,
White when ernptY n. Lens - interchangeablelenses
9. Film rewind knob with folding rewinding-
18. Cocking-leverfor built-in selftimer crank
10. Carrying-strap eyelets on both sides of camera 19' Setting device for adiusting automatic or
manual aperture setting
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20' Viewfinder eyepiece. Also has slide at edge for 29. outer back-cover locking device with pressure
mounting accessories plate for film spool
21. Locking-device for camera back 30. Lever for opening back cover
22' Film spool housing 31. Threaded cover for battery-housing
23. Focal plane 32. Tripod bush
24. vertically operating metar focar plane shutter 33. Rewind button
25. Film transport sprockets g4. Lens aperture setting ring
26. Take-up spool 35. Focusing ring
27' Back-cover hinge , 96. (For picture see page 12) '
Cable-release sockei for shutter operation on28' Film-pressureplate
Schneider and Schacht rensesto operate the
diaphragm-automaticwhen using bellows and
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Loading the film III Push the lever of the back-cover locking-device
(30) in the direction of the arrow. The backcover
is then unlocked and will open itself automatically.
Pull out the rewind-knob (9) as far as possible,
insert the film spool into the film spool housing
(22) and locate the spool by pushing in the re-
wind knob (9) Attention! Do not expose the film
to direct sunlight while loading.
lnsert the protruding end of the film into the slot
of the take-up spool (26) and slowly advance the
film by moving the film-advancelever (4) until the
sprocket of the film-transport drum engageswith
the perforations of the film on both sides.
Then close the self-locking back-cover. . . The
Directions for preparing camera for use filmcounter will automatically adjust itself to
S : Start. Then advancethe film by working the
Before loading the camera with film please verify film-advance lever (4) and the shutter release-
whether the exposure meter battery Mallory RM button at choice (3) or (14) until the filmcounter
575 has been fitted and is in its proper position. shows the number in its frame.
Open the cover (31) of the battery-housing by
means of a coin and make sure that the battery Set the film-type indicating dial (8) to the type
has been fitted with the side marked f upwards. of film in use.
Close the battery-housing by screwing down the
cover (31). Now your CARENA ms TL is ready for use.
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Exposure-measurement For adjustingthe film speed pull out the notched adjusting-dial (12) and turn same until the re- quired film speed in DIN or ASA appears in one of the frames. After releasing the dist (12) it will lock itself on rhe DIN or ASA value chosen. Exposure-adjustment with the lens aperture By turning the shutter speed dial (11) you can adjust the desired shutter speed. ( C h o i c e o f s h u t e r s p e e d s :B 1 , 1 1 2 ,1 1 4 ,1 l g , 1 1 1 5 , 1130, 1 160,1 1125t 11250,1/500, 1/1000 sec.) Then press the exposure-meter key (15) (see pic- ture on page 11) as far as the stop (position: iled dash opposite White dot : Exposure-meter dis- connected - Green Exposure-meter switched on). Next turn the lens aperture-scalering (34) on the lens until the exposure pointer is located in a c_entralposition between the markings f and _ (See picture on next page). In case this central position cannot be achieved correctly an alteration of the shutter speed will be necessary.View original page 12
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Exposure-adjustment by alteration of the Correct exposure
shutter speed II
After adjustment of the correct exposure it is
Choose the desired iinr-"p"rture by turning the advisable to check whether the chosen combi-
lens-aperture scale ring (34) on the lens-body. nation of shutter speed and aperture is suitable
for your needs. By changing the combination ofNext press the key of the exposure-meter (15) as shutter speed and aperture you will be able tofar as the stop (Position of the exposure meter adjust the correct exposure to your requirements.key has already been described in detail) and turn
the shutter speed dial (11) until the exposure-
pointer is located in a central position between Attention! When using shutter speed of 1115 sec.
the markings f and -. In casethis central position and longer the possibility of unsharpnessdue to
cannot be achieved correctly alteration of the lens camera movement arises. ln such cases use a
aperture will be necessary. tripod and cable release.
Markings for adjustment: CARENA ms TL - Light measuring system
The movement of the exposure-pointer is visible The measurement of the light is effected through
in the viewfinder. the lens. Two photographic CdS cells acting i
Example l: The pointer is located over the * independently scan the entire field of the image.
limit : over exposure. The different light values of various portions of
the image are then compensated to give the best
Example ll: The pointer is located in the central light value. This precise system of measurement
position : coFr€ct exposure. guarantees correct uniform exposure in all pic-
tures, also when using telephoto lenses of grea-
Examplelll: The pointer is located under the - ter focal lengths, filters, extension-rings, and for
limit : under exposure. macro- and micro-photography. t
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Adjustment of sharpness - which is sharp. The Depth of Focus of any lens
Adjustment of distant shots will vary according to the focal length of the
lens and aperture. The lens with a short focal
The fully automatic spring-diaphragm, the reflex- length will have more depth of field than a lens
finder with microprism and Fresnel lens make with a long focal length.
possible simple, quick and dependably sharp
focusing, with the diaphragm fully open. Choose When photographing subjects, with lots of im-
your view in the reflex-finder and turn the focu- portant detail, as in architecture, use a small
sing ring (35) until maximum sharpness is ob- aperture, i.e. f 11 or f 16. To blur out unsightly
tained. backgrounds use a wide aperture, i.e. t 1,8 or f 2,8.
The Fresnel lens in the centre of the image in the On the depth of field scale of the lens this distance
finder will enable you to focus with absolute may be read from the identical figures shown to
sharpness. the right and the left of the distance in meters.
Checking the depth of field may be effected
Examples of adjustment: through the reflexfinder. Pressthe exposure meter
key which in this case performs the function ofUpper picture : corf€ct sharpnessand depth of
focus - best definition. depth of field key and in conjunction with the effect on the Fresnel lens it will allow you to ascertain
Lower picture : incorrect sharpnessand depth of to what extent the depth of sharp focus extends
focus - poor definition. over the chosen view.
With the lens-adjustmentkey (19) in position "A"
it will be possibleto operate the automatic spring-
Depth of Field diaphragm. Before and after the exposure the
diaphragm is fully open. By switching over to
The Depth of Field is the distance behind and in position "M" (Manual) the automatic spring-
front of the subject on which you are focused, diaphragm may be cut out.
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locking-disc (2) for the usual rglease of the
shutter by hand or by cable release.
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Releasing is effdcted by pressing rhe release- t,
button (3) which may be locked by turning the
locking disc (2) from the white dot to the red
dot. By turning the locking-discfrom the white v
dot to the green dot the rilease is unlocked.
2. The front release of the camera (14) has been
provided for lenses with external release such
as Exakta bayonet type with mount of 38 mm
diameter. Moreover it serves as an extra release
with normal lenses for special "fast-shooting"
techniques, or for left-handed users.
The release is operated by pressing the release
lever (14) directly or by means of the lens
release-button (which is also fitted with an
additional thread for cable-release).
Shutter release - Twin shutter release When using lenses with external release the
camera release (3) should be locked by the
The CARENA ms TL is equipped with two shutter locking-disc (2) as the diaphragm mechanism
releases: in lenses with external release can only be put
in action by release (14). Inadvertent release
1. Shutter release button (3) on the camera top of (3) will not operate the diaphragm mecha-
with threaded socket for cable release, and nism of lenseswith external release..
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Built-in selftimer X : Electronic flash for all shutter speeds up to
1 1125sec (Red figure 1 25 on the shutter speed
With the camera ready for shooting cock the dial.)
selftimer by pressing f,he cocking-lever (18) as
far as the stop. When the shutter release is pressed M : Flashbulbs for all shutter speeds up to
the selftimer will be put into operation. The time 1/1000 sec.
elapsing between pressing the shutter releaseand
the opening of the shutter is about ten seconds.
Exchanging the exposure meter battery
After opening the battery-housing by unscrewing
the cover (31), by means of a coin, place the new n.-o"ing an" O,-
battery with the mark * upwards into the bat-
tery-housing and close the housing by screwing The film is completely exposed when the number
down the cover. Pleaseuse only 1,3 Volt batteries of shots possiblewith the film in use appears in the
of reputed brand, such as Ever Ready, Mallory frame (1) of the film counter.
RM 675.
For rewinding the film the rewind release-button
(33) should be pressed. Fold out the rewinding-
Flash photography crank (9) and rewind the film until the crank turns
freely;this is the sign that the exposedfilm is fully
M- and X-synchronization rewound.
The CARENA ms TL has been synchronized both After pullint out the rewind-knob (9) unlock the
for M and X. camera back (30) and take out the film.
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Exchange of lenses - Interchangeable lenses E AND P-TYPE SYSTEM RINGS.
When designingthe CARENA ms TL the technicians
concernedwere instructedto includethe possibility Attention! Lensesmay only be changed when
of using different mount lenses which greatly the exposure meter key (15) is in the "off"
enlarge the use of your camera. position i.e. when the "Red dash" is opposite
the "White dot".
E - TYPE SYSTEM RING
After checking this press the lens release-button To be usdd for small mount (38 mm diameter)
(16) and disengage the lens from the body by bayonet lenses with front release, such as the
turning it slightly to the left. For remounting the Exakta type.
lens reverse the above movements. Be sure that
both red dots on the lens as well as on the camera
are opposite each other. P _ TYPE SYSTEM RING
Enables you to use screw thread lenses of the
For the CARENA ms TL a number of interchange- universal type. (M 42 x 1)
able lenses of various types and focal lengths are
available. Whatever type of lens or accessory is
being used the correct exposuremeasurementand
the check on sharpness in the finder is always
maintained.
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Accessories of CARENA ms TL
The CARENA ms TL is.a genuine systemcameraenabling the perfection of your photographic technique
by the use of accessories.
There are many useful accessoriesavailable:
The Right Angle Finder
(with variable dioptre setting for adjustment to different eyesight)
enablesyou to view the image at ritht angles to the actual taking direction.
Set of Extension lubei - Bellows Attochment:
These accessoriesare for close-up photography also not illustrated the copying apparatus with holder
and lamps etc.
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Maior Specification of the CARENA ms TL
Type: size 35 mm S.L.R.with built-in CdS Exposure Meter
Film: 35 mm film (20 or 36 exposures)
Picture size: 24 mm x 36 mm :
Interchangeablelenses: Wide-angle, standard-, portrait-, tele- and long focal length lenses of various
types and from numerous manufactures.
Shutter: Copal-metal focal plane shutter B 1 - 1/1000 sec. X- and M-contact Built-in
selftimer.
Exposure system: CdS exposure meter with double photo-cetls, measurement through the lens,
coupled to the shutter speed, diaphragmand film speed.
Reflex Viewfinder: Prismatic reflexfinder with microprism adjustment, Fresnel lens with exposure
indicator.
Film transport: Rapid single stroke film transport lever which automatically transports film
and cocks the shutter, with double exposure prevention.
Film counter: Automatic resetting type. Resetsto "0" by opening the camera back.
Double release: Top release with release-button lock and front releasefor lenseswith external
release.
Lens mount: Bayonet mount 46 mm @.
Mufti system Bayonet mount 38 mm @ and Universal t),pe screw thread lenses.
.Further particulars: Combined exposure meter and depth of focus switch Film-type "memory" disc.
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G U A R A N T E E C O N D I T I O N S
Your CARENA mS.TL camera and/or accessoriessupplied by us are guaranteed for a period
of 12 months under the following conditions:
1. The date must be filled in on the Guarantee 4. Guarantee service can only be undertaken
Certificates by the photodealer at the actual through our Dealer's Service or through a Ser-
time of purchase, signed and rubber-stamped vice Establishmentauthorised by us.
accordingly.
2. The Guarantee covers the repair, exchange or 5. The camera and/or accessories must be sent
replacement, at our option, of your camera in original packing together with the Guarantee
and/or accessories,should they prove defective, Certificate (owner's portion) post paid. Des-
or do not function' properly, due to defective patch and return of equipment at owner's risk.
materials or workmanship, within the above
prescribed period of time. 6. Registration portion of Guarantee Certificate
must be posted as directed within 14 days of3. Any claims under the Guarantee within its
purchase. validity are void if the handling of the camera
and/or accessoriesis not, in accordance with
the directions in the lnstruction Booklet, or if 7. The Guarantee is limited to the service as
repair has been attempted by an unauthorised described above and we are not liable for any
Person. other claim or indemnety of any kind.
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