Cosina Cx 1 Cx 2 User manual

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I'    Specifications
            Miniature               35mm, lens shutter, programned EE Camera.      Iype:.'      Film Format:            24mmX36mm
      Lens: COSINON f:33mm F:3.5 of 3 groupes and 4 elements (CX-1)
        COSINON f:35mm F:2.8 of 5 groupes and 5 etements (CX-Zi
      shutter: Programed automatic shutter, equipped with built-in sertimei (cx-2)
      Flash contacts: Hot shoe contacts, "X" sync. 1/45 second F2.B-16
      Viewfinder: Bright fra.m-e (Albada)type equipped with parallax compensation
       mark, symbol.mark for focusing (cX-2), green LED'battery check (illuminates
       ryhql oK) and red warning LED for long-shutter speed. (iliuminate's when        shutter speed is over 1/45 sec.), Magnification: 0.5X
       Foc_u.s adjustment; Zone focus system. 4 symbol marks available in viewfinder
    _ (CX.-2 only) and focusing symb_ol mark window. Closest shooting distance: 0.9m      Melering system: Programmed EE System with CdS.
      EE Coupling range: ASA 100 EV2 - EV17 (ASA 100)
       Film speed range: ASA 25 - 400 (DlN 15-27)
      Power source: 2 pieces of sR44 type alkaline (or silver oxide) battery 1.5v.
      Film transport: rear advance (Knob) type. Arc of travel of advanbe khoti - 360
       degrees, exposure counter resets automatically, film rewind with crank system.     Special^       Features: Auto.wind.er.adaptable_f.qr optiolirl winder accessory providing
        film advance up to 1 fps (cX-2 onty). cx-11 AUTo FLASH is avairabr'e.
     Dimensions: 1 03X66X 42.5mm
     Weight 2259 (without batteries) CX-2
          2159 (without batteries) CX-1

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1. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
O Film Advance Knob            @ Camera lens
@ Frame Counter             @ Focusing Lever  ;i
(0 Shutter Release Button                    (D Film Chamber
@ Wrist Strap Hook Rod           @ Winder Electrical Contacts (CX-2)
@ Aperture Lever              @ Tripod Socket
@ Selftim er (CX-2)              @ Battery Compartment Cover
Ct Hot Shoe                @ Film Rewind Button
@ Film Rewind Crank                       0D Winder Coupling (CX-2)
@ Fifm Rewind Knob                                  'Er Film advance sprocket
@ Viewfinder                                              (zD Take-up Spool
@ Photosensor Lens                          zo Back Cover
@ Film Speed Knob            @ Film Pressure Plate
@ Film Speed Indicator           @ Viewfinder Eyepiece
@,Focusing Symbol Mark         @ Hole for the Winder Locating Pin
Q9lLens Auto-Cap/Shutter release Lock        (cx-2)
                      @ Film Guide Rail





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    1. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
  C Film Advance Knob            @ Camera lens
  @ Frame Counter             @ Focusing Lever
    (D Shutter Release Button          @ Film Chamber
  @ Wrist Strap Hook Rod           @ Winder Electrical Contacts (CX-2)
  @ Aperture Lever                          @$ Tripod Socket
  @ Selftimer (CX-2)             @ Battery Compartment Cover
  @ Hot Shoe                                0D Film Rewind Button
  @ Film Rewind Crank                        Q] Winder Coupling (CX-2)
  @ Film Rewind Knob                      €D Film advance sprocket
      tQ Viewfinder                                 Qg Take-up Spool
      (t) Photosensor Lens                        6d Back Cover
    (D Film Speed Knob            @ f itm Pressure Plate     (} Film Speed Indicator            @ Viewfinder Eyepiece
  Q Focusing Symbol Mark         @ Hole for the Winder Locating Pin    (9lLens Auto-Cap/Shutter release Lock        (cx-2)
                                                6D Film Guide Rail

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2. Inserting the Batteries
1. Unlock the Battery Chamber Cover @ by
  turning  it counterclockwise with a coin.
2. lnsert two 1.5V LR44 (4-76) type alkaline
   (or SR44 TYPE silver oxide) batteries into
  the battery compartment, with the plus
  (+) side facing upwards.
3. Replace the Battery Chamber Cover €) bV  turning  f ully clockwise.
4. Note: Clean the batteries with a dry cloth or
  paper before inserting and thereafter at
   rqgular intervals. Make sure that the                                     Fig.3
   batteries are inserted correctly,  i.e., check
   polarity. The shutter will operate only with
   batteries are correctly installed and not
  exhausted.





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 3. Battery Testing
 1. Test the batteries when;
     - thea newcameraset ofhasbatteriesnot beenhas usedbeenforinserted.a     - long period of time
     -  forthe manycamerahours.is being used continuously
 2. Totest the batteries, turn the Lens Auto-Cap/
   Shutter Release Lock @ fully clockwise and
   depress the Shutter Re-lease Button @ slightly.
 3. lf the batteries are in good condition, the
   green LED located in the upper part of the
   viewfinder will light up.
 4. lf the green LED fails to illuminate, the
    batteries are too weak and need to be   replaced or they are incorrectly inserted.                           \  , Green ..I.j.'?'U
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4. Film Loading
To load the camera:
1 . Press the shutter release button to clear
   the camera mechanism.
2. Open the camera back by folding out and
   lifting up the film rewind crank @ until the
  back clicks open.
3. Insert the film cassette into the film chamber
 @ then push down the film rewind knob @                              Fig.7  and turn it slightly to lock the cassette in
   place.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             I4. Pull film leader across the camera back
  and insert the end of leader into one of the
   slots in the film take-up spool@.
5. With the film rewind crank in the folded
  out position, rewind the film slightly to
  remove any slack in the film cassette.
  Recheck to see that the film remains                                     Fig.8
  secured to the take-up spool and that
   perforations are aligned with the sprocket
  wheels €0. Fold down rewind crank.
6. Close the camera back cover @ firmly  till
     it clicks, indicating that the cover is locked
   in the closed position. Advance the film by                  www.butkus.us
   alternltively winding the Film Advance
  knob (f_and pressing the Shutter Release
  button (s) until the frame counter e rests                                 Fig.9
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  between "0" and "2". As the Film Advance
  knob is wound, the film rewind knob
  should rotate, indicating that the film is
  advancing properly. The camera is now
  ready for the first exposure.




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5. Frame Counter
1. The Frame Counter @ displays the number of exposures made and resets
   automatically upon opening the Back Cover  (za.,.
2. When the Back Cover @ is open, the Frame Oounter @ indicates "S" the
   start of the picture taking process.
3. When a film has been loaded in the manner previously described (see'Film
   Loading'), the counter should rest between "0" and "2", indicating that the
  camera is ready for the first exposure.
4. The counter will advance one mark for every frames used.
5. Only even numbers are shown. The dotted square marks indicate the odd
  frame numbers.
6. The number 12,20,24 and 36 are colored orange to indicate the end of
  commonly available films.
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6. Advancing the Film
1. Make sure the film has been loaded properly.
2. f o advance the film, simply rotate the Film
  Advance knob @ counter clockwise until  it
  makes one rotation.
3. At the end of a film, the knob may stop
   before  it is fully rotated. Never force  it.
4. Do not attempt to wind on further, but
  depress the Film Rewind button @ and
  rewind the film back into the cassette.
5. For ultimate convenience, the Cosina
  "Auto-winder CX-W" has been designed to                           Fig.12
   attach to the baseplate of the CX-2,
  providing continuous film advance up to 1 fps.
7. Film Speed Setting
'l. The ASA/DlN Speed of the film is specified
  on the box or in the instruction sheet
  packed with the film.
2. Set the Film Speed Indicator @ to required
  ASA/DlN setting by turning the Film Speed
  Knob f;D.
  Note: Undetended position must not be used.
3. Always check that the film Speed Indicator                          Fig.13
  corresponds with the ASA rating of the     e.g. ASA    DIN  ASA    DIN   film in use.                                  25    15   200     24                                            64    19   400     27
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8. Holding the Camera
1. Rest the camera on your left palm so as to
   turn the lens focusing lever with fingers.
2. Hold the camera body lightly, with your right
   fore-finger lightly on the shutter button.
 3. Press your left elbow lightly against your
   body and look into the viewfinder steadying
   the camera against your face. The right arm
   should be relaxed while holding the camera.


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Note:
1. Don't push the Film rewind knob when advance
   the film.
2. Must be careful not to vail the photosensor
   lens and the camera lens with your fingers
  when taking picture.





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 9. Focusing and Setting the Composition
  1. Set the Focusing Symbol Mark itE by moving
    the Focusing Lever (!r.As symbol marks
    are visible in viewfinder too, focusing can be
     set through viewfinder. (CX-2 only)
  2. Set the symbol mark according to
    approximate distance of your subject.
           0.9m   A                for portrait
            1.5m                O.lr                                                           Fig.18
          3m         for snapshot       iri
             co        for landscape    I
  3. Place the subject you want to take within
    the bright line frame in viewfinder.  4. When taking picture at r  (0.9m)the
    subject should not extend beyond the
     parallax compensation mark.

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1O. Shooting
For automatic exposure with the Cosina CX-2
   simply:-
1. Set the Aperture Lever @ to "Auto"
2.Turn the shutter release lock clockwise
3. AdVance the film with the Film Advance
  knob (or Auto-winder  if fitted)
4. Depress the shutter release button @   slightly. (Green LED is indicates batteries                                Flg.22
  are O.K.).
5. When Red LED is illuminated ( indicating
  a shutter speed below 1/30th sec.) the
  camera should be held very steadily or
   preferably set up on a tripod. The shutter
   release button should then be pressed
  very steadily to avoid camera shake.
  (To ensure correctly exposed photographs,
  we recommend the use of the Cosina                                    Fig.23
  CX-l1 "Auto Flash" whenever the Red LED
   signal         appears).                                                                                                                      - 1 TGreen lamp                                                                                               , lRed LamF )o:6.   Finally,         check very carefully that your      :o-_                                          \-/     \-   subject is properly framed within the         ,-/  viewfinder before releasing the shutter. wffi                          -l

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11. Self-Timer (CX-2)
The self-timer delays the firing of the shutter
mechanism for appoximately 10 seconds,
allowing you to include yourself in the
photograph when desired. Before activating
the self-timer, the camera should be set up
on a tripod or solid surface and focused at
the appropriate distance.
To Activate Self-Timer:
1. Rotate the self-timer lever G) clockwise as
   far as it will go. The Self-tirner  is now
  "cocked", ready for use.                                                                  Fig.25





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 12. Rewinding The Film
 When the last trame of your film has been
 exposed:
 1). Depress the Film Rewind button @ on the
   camera.
 2). Fold out the Film Rewind crank (a) and turn
     in the direction of the arrow.                                           Fig.26
 3). When the crank turns freely (without tension
  ,01 or "drag"), pull up the rewind crank until the
   camera back clicks open.
 4). Remove the cassette of exposed film out of
    direct sunlight and replace with fresh film
   cassette if required.
 5). Return rewind crank to original position and
   close camera back.
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13. Flash Photography
The ultra-compact Cosina CX-l1 "Auto-Flash"
has been specially designed for use with the
Cosina CX-2.
1). Slide the CX-11 "Auto-Flash" into the hot-
  shoe C of the CX-2.
2). Move-the Aperture Lever @ to the appropriate
  aperture setting by pushing in the direction
   of the arrow and moving the lever up or down.
  (For full details, see the instruction sheet
  supplied with the CX-l1 "Auto-Flash)





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 14. Photographying with the Autowinder "CX-W"
 The Cosina Autowinder "CX-W" has been specially
 designed to couple with the Cosina CX-2, allowing
 automatic wind-on facility up to 1 frame per second.
 Anaching the CX-Autowinder:
 1). Attach the Autowinder to the base of the
   CX-2 ensurino that the winder electrical contacts
  @, winder Colpling @) and hole for winder locating
  En 8D are properly aligned. 2). Tighten the screw.
 3). Set the Autowinder power switch to the
    position.
   (For full details see the instruction sheet supplied
   with the CX-Autowinder).





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Technische Daten
 Kameratyp:  Klei n bildsucherkamera im Taschenf ormat m it elektron isch
  gesteuertem Program mverschluB
Filmformat Kleinbildfilme 24 X 36 mm mit 12, 20,24 und 36 Aufnahmen.
  COSINON 3.5/33 mm, 3 Gruppen - 4 Elemente (CX-1)
  COSINON 2.8/35 mm, 5 Gruppen - 5 Elemente (CX-2)
VerschluB: Elektronisch gesteuerter ProgrammverschluB m it Selbstausloser
VerschluBzeiten: stufenlos von 2 Sek - 1/500 Sek
Blitzsynchronisation:  X-Kontakt im Aufsteckschuh
  Synchronisationszeit   1 /45 Sek
  Blendeneinstellung von 2.8 bis 16
BelichtungsmeBsystem:  programmiertes EE-System durch CdS-Zelle
BefichtungsmeBumfang: EV 2 bis EV 17 (bei 21 DIN / 100 ASA)
Filmempfindlichkeitbereich: ASA 25 bis ASA 400 oder DIN 15 - DIN 27
Sucher: Leuchtrah mensucher m it Parallaxenausgleichs markierung.
  Entfernungssymbole  (CX-2), Batteriete_ster (grune LED) und Langzeitwarnung
  bei Belichtungszeiten  liinger als 1/45 Sek (rote LED)
Entfernungsmessung: manuell mit 4 Entfernungssymbolen auch im sucher
  sichtbar. K0rzeste Entfernung: 0,9 m
Stromversolg_u_ng: 2 Stuck Alkali-Mangan oder Silberoxyd Batterien je 1,5 V
   (2.8. EPX 76)
Filmtransport: Transportrad mit 360' Drehung
  Additives Bildzdh lwerk mit automatischer RUckstellung auf "s"-Position
  Filmruckspulung manuell mit Kurbel
Abmessungen: 103 X 66 X 42,5 mm
Gewicht 225 g (ohne Batterien) CX-2
       215 g (ohne Batterien) CX-1
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2. Batterie einlegen (Fig.3-4lSeite5)
 1) Mit einem GeldstUck Batteriefachdeckel @| 6ffnen 2l Twei Batterien 1.5 V (2.8. G-13, EPX-76) mit den "f " Kontakten nach oben
   einlegen
 3) Batteriefachdeckel@ mit der Munze wieder verschlieBen
Wichtig:
Unbedingt darauf achten, daB die Batterien richtig eingelegt sind.
 Bei ldngerem Nichtgebrauch sollten die Batterien herausgenommen werden.
3. Batterien testen (Fig.s-6lSeite6)
1) Testen der Batterien  ist immer dann notwendig, wenn:
    neue           Batterien                        wurden                     eingelegt  -       Kamera                  f0r                    ldngere Zeit     die  - mehrere Filmehintereinandernicht"verknipst"in Betriebwurden.war  -2\ Fnr den Batterietest die Objektivabdeckung/Ausl6seknopfverriegelung @ in   Uhrzeigerrichtung um 90" drehen, sodaB das Objektiv sichtbar wird.
3) Durch den Sucher schauen und den Ausl6seknopf leicht druckenleichter
  Widerstand  ist spurbar.
4) Wenn die Batterien in Ordnung sind, leuchtet an der Oberkante des Suchers
   eine grune Leuchtdiode  auf.
5) Sollte das grUne Licht nicht aufleuchten, sind die Batterien zu schwach, oder
   falsch eingelegt.
  lm Falle, daB die Batterien zu schwach sind, mussen BEIDE ausgewechselt
  werden!
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