Cavalier Five Thousand RTL User manual

x Through-the.lens viewing ends accidental subject cropping...you
  see your exact picture in brilliant viewfinder before you take  it.
+ Through.the.lens focusing: Micro-split image rangefinder plus fo.
  cusing screen make extra-sharp pictures easier to take.
x Through-the-lens system CdS exposure meter measures light with
  high degree of accuracy.
* Single.stroke film-advance lever also cocks shutter, counts ex.
  posures and prevents double exposures.
x Instant-return mirror: automatically returns to viewing position the
  instant exposure is made-no viewfinder "blackout" to delay picture
   taking.
* High Speed Lens lets you shoot in lighting situations where slower
  lenses would fail ; produces slides and prints of superior sharpness
  and color fidelity.
'1' Automatic diaphragm you focus and compose with lens at its widest
  opening-prevents viewfinder dimming when smaller lens openings
  are selected.
* High speed focal plane shutter: Full range of speeds from 1
  second to U1000 second plus bulb let you "freeze" swift action as
  well as take photos of excellent quality in even dim-light conditions.





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A) Fifm Speed Selector
      B) Neck Strap Eyelet
      C) Sef f-timer
      D) Rewind Knob
      E) Film Reference Dial
      F) F Stop Ring
      G) Distance Scate
      H) Depth of Field Scale
       J) Focusing Ring
      K) Film.wind Lever
      L) Previewer Switch
     M) Exposure Counter
     N) Exposure Button
      P) Shutter Speed Dial
      R) Viewfinder Eyepiece           .
      S) Rewind Shaft
      T) Rewind Button
      U) Tripod Socket
      V) Sprocket Teeth (2)
     W) Take-up Spool
      X) Film Chamber
      Y) Flash Socket (2)
      Z) Exposure Meter Switch
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Always load camera in shade, never In brlght or direct sunlight;
Use good quality standard 35mm Q0 or 36-exposure) film, color or
black and white.
Press Exposure Button (N)...Pull Rewind Knob (D) until camera back
clicks open. Swing open camera back, place film cartridge into Film
Chamber (X) and push Rewind Knob back to its original pos'ition,..be
certain Rewind Shaft (S) engages film cartridge'
Pull tapered end of film across back of camera and insert into and
through the left side of slit of Take-up Spool (W). Rotate Take-up
Spool in direction of arrow to take up film slack...,check to see that
sprocket holes in film have engaged both sets of Sprocket Teeth (V).
(Fie. 1)
Close the camera back and snap it shut. Advance Film-wind Lever (K)
twice, depressing Exposure Button (N) each time. Advance Film'wind
Lever once more and Exposure Counter (M) will be autonfatically set
to "1", ready for your first picture.
Set exposure meter for the film you are using, rotating Film Speed
Selector (A), while pulling  it, until the ASA number of your film is op'
posite the indicator line. (Fig. 2)  Also turn Film Reference Dial
(E) and set the corresponding type of your film to the indicator
line. This will help to remind you of the type of the film you are using.
Check the instruction sheet packaged with your film for the correct
ASA speed for that film.

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 Correct exposure is achieved by setting the lens (f stop) and shutter
 in correct combination for the film, subject and liehting condition. As
your camera has a built-in through-the-lens system CdS exposure meter,
you can adjust exposure with high degree of accuracy by the following
man ner.
1. Unscrew Mercury Battery Compartment Cover (AA) with a coin and
   piace a battery with plus (+) qnd up. (Fig.3) The battery will
    last for a year or so. For replacement use Eveready EPX625, Mal-
    lory RM625R or equivalent.
2. Check that ttre correct ASA number is set on the Film Speed Selector
    (A)
3" Turn "ON" the Exposure Meter Switch (Z) pushing it upward. (Fig.4)
4. Set either the shutter speed or lens opening according to your
   photographic need (Read "Setting the lens" and "Setting the shutter"
    caref ully).


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5.  While looking at your subject through the Viewfinder Eyepiece (R),
   rotate either Shutter Speed Dial (P) or F Stop Ring (F) until the
   exposure meter needle at the right side of the Viewfinder comes
   to the complete horizontal position...Now your subject is in correct
   exposure.  lf the exposure meter needle is above the horizontal
    position, this is overexposure. Change the shutter speed to faster
   speed or use smaller lens opening so that the correct exposure
   combination is made.  lf, on the contrary, the exposure meter needle
     is found under the horizontal position indicating underexposure,.you
   must use a slower shutter speed or bigger lens opening. (Fig' 5)
6. When you achieve a correct exposure setting, you can put the Ex.
   posure Meter Switch (Z) to "OFF" position for fully open focusing.

Rotate F Stop Rine (F) until the desired f stop number is opposite the
      red mark. Click stops are provided to prevent accidental movement
     from setting made.
     The lens opening determines the amount of light entering the lens and
       striking and exposing the film...your camera has 8 settings ranging
     from f zl.4 to  f :16 (or frorn f :1.8 to f :16). The smaller the f : stop
ll     number  (f :1.4, f :1.8 etc.) the wider the lens opening and the greater
      the amount of light entering the lens. (Fig. 6)
     The larger the f : stop number (f :16, f : lL etc.) the smaller the amount
      of light entering the lens. As the lens opening is moved from  f : 16
      to  f :11 the amount of light entering is doubled; as the lens opening
        is moved from  f :2.0 to t:2.8 the amount of entering light is cut in half.





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Simply turn the Shutter Speed Dial (P) until the desired shutter speed
number is set opposite the indicator line. Be certain the Dial is set at
a click stop. (Fig. 7)
The shutter speed setting governs the amount of time the film is ex'
posed to licht. "60" (1/60-second) is recommended for subjects not
in motion. Where motion exists, shutter speeds ranging from llL25
to 1/1000 should be used...U1000 second speed will best "freeze"
fast action. For sharpest pictures of fast action keep camera al a 45"
angle to subject.
To achieve maximum depth of field (area of sharpness in front of and
behind subject), or when shooting in poorly lit areas, speeds ranging
from 1/30 to 1 second and "8" (bulb) are available. When using these
slower speeds, use a tripod or other firm support to prevent blurring
of the picture. When set at "8" the shutter will remain open as long
as the Exposure Button (N) is depressed. The "B" setting is used for
long night exposures using street lights or electric signs as a light
source, or under poor light conditions when flash cannot be used.





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                  IN FOCUS                   NOT IN FOCUS

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     Look into Viewfinder Eyepiece (R) to compose your picture and focus
      the lens. Rotate Focusing Rinc (J) until subject becomes clear in the
       micro-split image. (Fig. 8)
     When your subject appears sharp in the micro-split image, your picture
      has been focused. To take the picture hold the camera as steady as
      you can and press Exposure Button (N) slowly and smoothly.
      Since you are viewing through the lens there is no parallax problem...
     what you are viewing in the viewfinder will appear in your picture.
     Even when you shoot close-ups there is no danger of accidental crop-
      ping as may occur when the viewf inder is above or to one side of the
       lens.


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A portion of the picture in front of and behind your subject will also
be sharp. lf you wish to know how much of an area will be sharp in
your final picture, this can be predetermined in two ways:
Depth of Fleld Previewer
Setting the Previewer Switch (L) at "M" (Manual) will set the lens at
the corresponding opening you previously set on the F Stop Ring. (Fie.'
9)  This will enable you to preview the area of sharpness in the
picture before you take it.
The Previewer Switch (L) may be moved back to A (Automatic) position
before you press Exposure Button (N)...The lens will be reopened and
remain open until you take your picture.
Depth of Field Scale
After you have set the lens opening and have focused the camera, the
area of sharpness in front of and behind your subject can also be
determined on the Depth of Field Scale (H). Locate on the Depth of
Field Scale the two f numbers corresponding to the f stop you have
set on the F Stop Ring (F). The distance between these two f numbers
on the Distance Scale (G) will be the area of sharpness in your picture.
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     I     By using the Self-timer, you ean also get into the picture. Merely move
       the Self-timer Lever (C) away from the lens (Fie' 11) and press the'l     I      Exposure Button. There will be a 8.second delay before the Self'timer
                                                                               you.      i       will automatically release the shutter and make the exposure for
      camera should be placed on a tripod or other sturdy support.
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       Your camera is equipped with a 55mm lens which is the proper focal
        length for general.purpose picture taking. You may also use a wide-
        angle or telephoto lens.
      To remove the lens for cleaning, or to insert a telephoto or wide angle
         lens, continuously turn the lens in a counterclockwise direction until it
       can be removed. (Fie. 12)
                                                                                       a      To insert regular lens or wide angle or telephoto lens, turn lens in
       clockwise direction until lens is secured in position'


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Your camera has synchronization designed to permit flash pictures with
most types of flash bulbs and also electronic flash. The flash connect.
ing cord from your flash gun or electronic flash is connected to one
of the Flash Sockets (Y).
Connect flash cord to. Flash Socekt "M"...when using Flash Bulb
Nos. 5, 58, 25,258, M5, MsB, M2, M2B, AGl, AGIB, 6, 68, 8.
Gonnect flash cord to Flash Socket "X"...when using.an electronic
flash or No. SM flash bulbs.
Shutter speeds from 1/3O to LlL25 sec. may be used with Nos.
5, 58, M5, MsB flash bulbs.
Shutter speeds from 1/3O to IlL25 sec. may be used with elec.
tronic flash, Nos. 6, 68, 8 flash bulbs.
Shutter speeds from 1/3O to 1/6O sec. may be used wlth Nos.
M2, MzB, AG1, AGlB SM flash bulbs.




Always unload your camera In the shade, never in bright llght.
* After the last picture on the roll has been taken, press Rewind But-
  ton (T). Lift up crank on Rewind Knob (D). (Fie. 13) Turn crank
  in a clockwise direction until the entire roll has been rewound-
  tension on the crank will decrease noticeably.
* Open the camera back by pulling up the Rewind Knob and remove
  the film cartridge.
* Have film processed as soon as possible.



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{< Read the instruction booklet carefully.
*( Before you go on a trip or photograph a special event, shoot a practice
   roll of film.
*( Keep fingers and neckstrap clear of the camera lens.
* When you reach the end of the roll of film (check Exposure Counter),
  the Filrn Wind Lever becomes harder to advance...don't try for ,,just
  one more shot"; it's time to rewind.
'}F Protect your camera from dust, dirt and rough handling-do not €X.
  pose camera or film to excessively high temperatures.


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