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COSINA CS-3 User manual
User manual for COSINA CS-3. 19 pages in French, Spanish. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Cosina
- Model / document
- COSINA CS-3
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- User manual
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- French, Spanish
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- 19
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- Film cameras
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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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FOLLETO DE INSTRUCCIONESView original page 1Page 3 · Read text
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Welcome to the exciting world of Cosina. You new camera is one of a family of professional
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assurance of superbly crafted optics and outstanding mechanical performance and reliability.
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Bienvenue dans le monde passionnant de Cosina.Votre nouvel appareil photographique est un
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Y el nombre COSINA es su garant[a de optica espl6ndidamente fabricada y de funcionamientole mecanico destacado y de precision.
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www.butkus.usPOWER SUPPLY @
Your CS-3 is powered by two, 1.5 volt silver
oxide batteries (Eveready 5-76, Mallory MS 76,
G 13 or equivalent).
Battery installation
1. Open the battery compartment by un-
screwing the battery compartment cover
(38) with a coin.
2. Insert the batteries with the t*n sides F) facing you. (Fig.l) N€ct.
3. Replace the cover and tighten it f irmly.
Testing batteries
Test the batteries for sufficient power levels by FILM LOADINGtaking the following procedure:
1. Wind the advance lever (2) if previously not Your CS-3 accepts 35mm, Black & White or
wound. Color film standard cassettes.
2. Turn the main switch lever (9) to "ON" To load the camera:
position. 1 . Press the release button to clear the camera3. Depress the release button (18) slightly and mechanism.
look into the viewf inder Q7l. One of 2. Fold out and lift up on the film rewind
sixteen LED dots for metering visible in the crank (10) to open the camera back. (Fig.2) viewfinder will illuminate if there is suf- 3. Insert the film cassette in the film chamber ficient power. (See Fig.5) lf batteries are (33), then push down the film rewind knob
below the operational voltage of the camera (11) and turn it slightly to lock the cassette
system, replace them with a fresh set. in place.
NOTE: Turn back the main switch lever to 4. Pull film leader across the film aperture (34)"OFF" position when you are not taking and insert the end of leader into one of the
pictu res. slots in the f ilm take-up spool. (Fig.3)View original page 8Page 10 · Read text
@5. With the f ilm rewind crank in the folded out SETTINGwww.butkus.usFILM SPEED
position, rewind the film slightly to remove For properly exposed photographs, your CS-3's any slack in the film cassette. Recheck to automatic exposure control system must be set see that the film remains secured to the for the correct ASA (or DIN for DIN take-up spool and that it is properly aligned equivalent, refer to the DIN/ASA conversion with the sprocket (29). Fold down rewind chart (40), located on the back of your camera)
crank. rating of f ilm you are using. 6. Close the back cover (32) until you hear an
audible click, which indicates that the cover To set the film speed:
is locked in the closed position. Advance the 1. Push down the tip of the index pole (3).
film by alternately winding the advance 2. Rotate the collar until the ASA rating for
lever and pressing the shutter release button your f ilm alignes with the index line. (Fig.4)
until the number "1" appears in the film 3. Remove your finger from the tip to lock the
counter window (1). As the advance lever is setting in place.
wound, the film rewind knob should rotate, 4. lnsert tab from the end of film box in the
indicating that the film is advancing f ilm reminder clip, and that reminds you the
properly. type of f ilm you are using.
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FOCUSING THE CAMERA @
Your CS-3's focusing screen includes a central
horizontal split-image rangefinder, which is
surrounded by a microprism collar. (Fig.S)
To focus accurately:
1. Center the split-image rangefinder on your
key subject and turn the focusing ring (15)
until the upper and lower portions of your Fig.5
subject become one, clear vertical image.
2. The microprism collar will a) appear frag-
mented when image is entirely out of focus,
b) appear collar shimmering but viewable SELECTING LENS APERTURE
when image is nearly in focus and c) display The aperture setting determines the near and a sharp clear of your subject when it is in far areas in which items other than your key focus. lt is especially useful when there are subject will remain acceptably sharp. This
no pronounced vertical subject elements on "zone of focus" is refered to as depth of field. which to center the horizontal split-image Your lens features a depth of field scale (16),
rangefi nder. which allows you to select the zone of focus3. The entire focusing screen may be used for which will appear in the final photograph. both focus and composition of your photo- (F ig.6)
graph.In as much as the human eye tends to Under normal lighting conditions, selecting a
ignore mirror differences in sharpness, the farger aperture opening (eg: F2.8 or F4) will
horizontal split-image rangef inder and/or allow you to keep your key subject in sharp
the microprism collar should always be used focus while eliminating distracting elements in
for critical focus. the foreground or background of your photo-
graph. (Fig.7) Under same conditions, selecting
a smaller aperture opening (eg: Fl 1 or F16)
will allow you to maintain sharp focus on both
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www.butkus.us EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Certain scenes, where the sun is behind the
subject or the background is very bright (such
as snow or sand) will cause a foreground subject
to be underexposed. Sometimes, this silhouette
effect can be very desirable, but usually, you
Fig.6 want your subject to be properly exposed.
Under such conditions, set the exposure com'
pensation dial l'l7l to "t'1" or "+2" with
pressing the tip of the pole (3) to compensate
the exposure of your subject. (Fig.9) lf , on the
other hand, the back ground of your subject is
dark or colored in black, set the dial to "-1" or
"-2" markings.
Memory system:
The exposure compensation can also be madeFig T Fis.8 with the memory system.
1. Compose and focus your subject.
2. Be close to the subject, so close as no
backlight visible in viewf inder.
3. Press the release button slightly.
4. Press the memorv button (22l. and step back
to the original position.
5. Compose your subject again and depress the
release button all way down to activate the
shutter.
NOTE: The memory can be cancelled by
pressing the memory button once again. The
memory remains as long as the release button is
Fis.9 slightly pressed. lt also remains for the period
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TIME EXPOSURE SELFTIMER @
When making time exposure photographs, your The selftimer delays the tripping of the shutter
camera should always be tripod-mounted and mechanism for approximately 10 seconds,
used with a locking cable release. allowing you to include yourself in the photo-
For the time exposure of over 8 seconds in graph when desired.
duration: To activate the selftimer:
1. Align "8" setting on the shutter speed dial 1. Fix your camera on a tripod.
with the index. 2. Advance the film and compose the scene.
2. Advance the film and press in on tip of 3. Put the eyepiece cap on the eyepiece. The
cable release to open the shutter. eyepiece cap can be inserted into the acces-
3. After the desired exposure time in second sory shoe when not being used.
has elapsed, release the cable release lock to 4. Turn the main switch lever to "SELF"
close the shutter. position. (Fig.1 1 )
5. Press the shutter release button and position
yourself in the photograph area within 10
seconds. At the same time the selftimer
lamp (24) starts flickering. (Fig.10) You will
notice that the shutter will activate within 2
or 3 seconds as the flickering interval
becomes shorter.
6. Turn back the main switch lever for the
next normal shots.
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POWER HOLDING TIME removing your eye from the eyepiece Q7l, if V
With both automatic and manual exposure you depress the release button half way downcontrol modes, the power for metering remains so that the LEDs in viewfinder illuminate. The
on f or approximately 7 seconds af ter you LEDs fails when the pilot lamp illuminates. For more details, refer to the instructionsremove your finger from the release button to
make other operations be controlled easily. lf attached to the unit.
you want to extend the power holding time,
press the release button again before 7 seconds
have passed.
(For memory, refer to EXPOSURE COM-
PENSATION) INTERCHANGING LENSES
Any wide-angle or telephoto interchangeable
lens with K type bayonet mount can be
mounted on your CS-3 camera body.
To take off the lens:
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 1. Push the mount unlock button (26).
The CS-3 is synchronized for "X" flash photo- 2. Hold the camera and lens body steadily, and
graphy, using either the hot shoe (7) or "X" rotate the lens body counterclockwise.
sync PC outlet (21). With either connection, 3. Rotating approximately 65 degrees you will
the shutter speed dial should be set at the red note that the lens becomes f ree.
"X" marking except the case as follows: To mount the lens:
A special connector of the Cosina strobe flash 1. Join the red index marks on both camera
unit, made exclusively for CS-3, enables you to and lens.
take flash photographies without setting the 2. Rotate the lens clockwise until it snaps.shutter speed dial knob to "X" position when
the unit is inserted in the hot shoe. When the
pilot lamp of the unit illuminates, indicating
that it is ready to flash, the shutter speed of
camera is automatically set to 1/60 of a second
to synchronize with flash. You will notice the
moment that the pilot lamp illuminates without
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l^ www.butkus.usi €) REMOVING FILM CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA
When you have finished exposing the last frame 1 . Never force any camera operation. Consult
in your film cassette n2, 20, 24 and 36- this instruction manual if any questions
exposure settings are coded in red on your f ilm occur.
counter dial), remove the cassette' 2. Remove batteries when storing camera. Batteries can leak as they age, causing
To rewind the film: damage to your camera. Always inspect the
1. Push in the film rewind button (4). (Fig.12) batteries for signs of leakage before in-
2. Fold out the f ilm rewind crank and turn in stalling them in your camera.
direction of arrow. 3. Keep the lens cap on when not taking 3. When the crank turns f reely (without photographs. The cap protects your lens
tension or "drag"), pull up on the crank to f rom dust or dirt particles.
open the camera back. The f ilm counter will 4. Clean your camera's interior. Periodically
automatically reset to zero. remove any dust or film particles from the
4. Remove the exposed cassette for processing. film chamber, rear lens element, take-up
Insert a fresh roll of f ilm while the camera spool area or film pressure plate with an air
back is still open, or close the camera for blower. Inspect the film pressure plate for
storage. accumulated deposits from film backing,
NOTE: Do not load or unload Your film and clean with lens cleaner and tissure if
under direct sunlight. req u i red.
5. Keep your camera and film away from
direct sunlight or heat. Never store your
camera or film on the rear window deck,
glove compartment or other hot areas in
your car.
6. Protect your camera from moisture. Do not
store your camera in a moisture-retaining
enclosure or environment. In area of high
humidity, extra care should be taken to
insure that your camera is kept in a com-
paratively cool, dry location.
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PHOTOGRAPHING WITH @
AUTO-WINDE R
Your CS-3 is designed to be coupled with
Cosina Auto-winder which enables you to take
approximately 2 frames per second at the
maximum shutter speed. The auto-winder is
powered by 4 pcs. of readily available AA size
alkaline battery.
To photograph with the winder:
1. Couple the winder with the camera body. www.butkus.us
(Fis.13) Fis.132. Tighten the screw. (Fig.14)
3. Set the switch to "ON" position. The
winder advances the film, if previously not
wound.
4. Set the exposure and focus.
5. Depress the release button fully to activate
the shutter. The winder will immediately
start advancing the f ilm. At this moment if
you release your finger from the release
button, only a single shot is made. lf you
keep depressing it, continuous shots at a
rate of 2 frames per second can be made. Fis.14
6. When you have finished exposing the last
frame in your film cassette, take procedure
as described in "REMOVING FlLM". You
need not remove the winder from camera
body when removing film.
NOTE: Set the switch at "OFF" position when
the winder is not in use.
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n Rear Cover: Removable hinge type. r Dimensions: 136.5 x 83.5 x-St mm. ' Weight; 530 gm.
Attachable accessories: Cosina Auto-winder, Cosina Auto-strobe flash.
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