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Exakta EXA IIb User manual
User manual for Exakta EXA IIb. 41 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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9 Frame counter 22 Guide plate
1 0 Rewind declutching button 23 Film guide roller
1',| Rapid-wind lever for tensioning shutter and 24 Film guide runners
advancingfilm simultaneously 25 Film gate, with blind of focal-planeshutter
'12 Penta-prism viewfinder 26 Film transport sprocket
1 3 Shutter releaselock 27 Take-up spool
1 4 Rewind crank 29 Exposed film chamber containing take-uP
1 5 Film-type reminder ring spool or cassette
1 6 Shutter-speedsetting ring 29 Detachable camera back (with exchangeable
1 7 Shutter release knob film pressure plate)
1 8 Locking lever for lens bayonet 30 Rotating milled ring for locking camera back I1 9 Eyepieceof penta-prism viewfinder 31 Tripod bush
20 Dog shaft of rewind crank 32 Friction-drive dog of rapid-wind lever {I i21 Film chamber for cassette containing un' 33 Guide channelsfor camera back
exposedfilm 34 Eyelets for carrying strap or cordView original page 5Page 7 · Read text
r rh w l. We would like to give your creative partnership with the EXA llb a good start by congratulatingyou on your choice, and wishing you lots ol successand plenty of fun with your new camera. You have acquired a highly versatile camera in the EXA llb, which despite its simplicity of operation will meet all your photographic requirements as you gradually become more ambitious.Allthat the EXA llb demandsin return is intelligent handling: in your own interests there,fore you should not start using the camera before reading these instructions carefully. Fold out the cover pagesof this booklet, so that you can keep the numbered illustrations ready for reference whilst you are reading.View original page 7
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l. Turn milled ring (30) to the left until the red Loqding the filmd o t s a r e i n l i n e .
2. Slide camera back (29) downwards by
pressinggently with both thumbs, to slide it
out from beneath the chrome-plated top cap.
When the red dot above the f ilm gate (25) is
visible, then fift the back (29) from its guide
channels.
Films should never be loaded or unloaded
in direct sunlight.The EXA llb uses35 mm
miniature film in cassettesfor 20 or 36
exposures24 mm x 36 mm in size.Trouble-
free film transporr depends upon using
faultless cassettes; daylight-loadingspools
should only be used in cassetteshellsfrom
the same manufacturer.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
3. Move shutter release lock (13) to the
right: the shutter can then be released by
depressingthe body releasebutton (17) or
the releasemechanism(3) on the lens.
When you have finished taking pictures set
the shutter releaselock (13) to the vertical
position (red dot visible): the shutter
mechanism is then locked and cannot be
releasedaccidentally.
4, Insert cassette containing unexposed film
into f ilm chamber(21),and tu rn the knob of the
rewind crank (14) to ensure that the dog of the
rewind spindle engageswith the bar in the
cassettecore. The mouth of the cassette must
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5. Remove the take-u p spool (27) f rom the 6. Replace the take-up spool (27) in the f ilm
other film chamber (28). Push the end of the chamber (28) and turn it gently in the take-up
film beneaththe clampingspring on the take-up direction until the friction-drive dog (32)
spool and wind half a turn of film around the engates with the bar in the spool core and the
core of the spool. spool can be pushed right home into the film
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7. Swing the rapid-wind lever (11) as far as it 8. When correctly loaded,the film passesf rom wi | | travel (if necessary f irst releasing the the full cassette,over the guide roller (23), shutter). lf need be repeat both operations, afong the guide runners (24) through the until the teeth of the film transport sprocket slightly recessedfilm track, and then is pulled (26) engage the perforation holes on both as taut as possibleover the transport sprocket sidesof the film. (26) and on to the take-up spool (27).View original page 11
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f 0. Take two "blank exposures" to wind
oJfthe.exposedleaderof the film by pressing
the release button and turning ttrl rapidl
wind f ever (11) right up to its itop; repeat
these two operations In sequence once
agatn.
9. Replacethe camera back (29): the red dots
o n t h e m i l l e d r i n g ( 3 0 ) m u s t b e i n l i n e . F i t t h e
back Q9) f rom above into the two gu ide chan-
nels (33) in the camera body, with the upper
edge of the back level with the red dot above
the film gate (25). Then push the back right
home. Turn the milled ring (30) to the rig-ht,
until the red dots are at 90o-to one another.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
ll. Set the frame counter (9). Turn the disc of the f rame counter (9) with your index f inger in the direction of the arrow until the figure " 36" (when using a 36-exposgfe tilm) or the f igu re "20" (f or a 20-exposure f ilm) is opposite the red dot. The EXA llb is now ready for action and after taking each picture the frame counter will show how many more exPosures can still be taken on the film in the camera. When the f ilm is being advancedcorrectly, the folded rewind crank (14) will also rotate as the film is wound on after the first 6 or so ex- POSUres.View original page 13
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12. As soon as )rou have foaded the film, set
the f ilm-type reminder ring (15) so that fater
on you will not forget what kind of film is in the
camera.The ring bearingthe black figures can
b e t u r n e d i n e i t h e r d i r e c t i o n u n t i l t h e a p p r o -
priate film-speednumber appearsin the open-
ing. The numbers from 12 to 30 are for black-
and-white films rated in DIN degrees,whilst
the figures from 25 to 400 are for black-and-
white films rated in ASA or similar indices.The
white letters indicate daylight-type colour
films (C : reversalfilm, NC - D€g?tivefitm),
whilst the red letters are for artificial-light
c o l o u r f i l m s ( C : r e v e r s a l f i l m , N C : D € g i l -
tive f i lm).
Left: Black-and-white film, 18 DIN
R i g h t : R e v e r s a l c o l o u r f i l m f o r d a y l i g h t .View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
Using a take-up cassette Take care to check the condition of the take-up
cassette thoroughly: the core should moveStandard empty film cassettesmay also be easily within the cassetteshell and must not
inserted in the film chamber (28) insteadof jam (if necessary,the friction points of the corethe t;rke-up spool (27). may be lubricated by rubbing them with Par-
affin wax). Then proceed as follows : attach the
leader tongue to the core of the cassettespool,
taking care that the end of the core containing
the bar is on the left as you look along thefilm.
Replacethe spool in the cassetteand insert the
cassetteinto the camera so that the friction-
drive dog (32) of the rapid-wind lever engages
the bar in the cassettecore, and finally ensure
that the film is pulled taut and runs accurately
along the recessedfilm track from one cassette
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Operoting the shutter
l. The rapid-wind lever (11) both tensionsthe
shutter and winds on the f ilm. After taking
each picture always swing this lever right up
to its stop with a single movement and then
allow it to spring back.
The shutter tensioning and film transport are
coupled to prevent double exposures and
blank f rames. For this reason it is impossibleto
operate the rapid-wind lever (1 1) before the
shutter has been released.Similarly, the shutter
cannot be released until the fllm has been ad-
vanced and the shutter tensioned completelyi
never employ force!
2. The reflex image in the penta-prism view-
finder (12) remains visible after the shutter has
run off (quick-return mirror). The red signal
to the left of the reflex image indicates that
the camera is not ready for action and that the
rapid-wind lever (11) must be operated before
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The shutter speedcan be selectedeither before Pictures can safely be taken with a hand-
or after tensioningthe shutter. hefd camera at shutter speeds from rlzsoto
r/ro sec, without the need for a tripod (v.iittr
practice in holding the camera steady, it is
even possible to use speeds as slow as
r/ru sec). Slower shutter speedsshould on-
ly be used when the camera is f irm ly su p-
ported or attached to a tripod; the tripod
bush (31) is in the baseof the camera.
Setting the shutter speed (t/, to ,lrrosec):-(16) l.
Turn the shutter-speedsetting ring in
either direction until the desiredshutter speed
is opposite the black triangle. The f igu res
flPresent f ractionsof seconds,e. g.2 : 1/, sec,
30 : tl* sec, 125: tlr* sec. Intermeaiate
speedscannot be selected.
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4. B setting for exPosures longer than
1/, sec: Set the shutter-speedsetting fing (16)
t; B. The shutter will oPen when the body
shutter release button (17) or the release
mechanism (3) on the lens is depressed,and
will remain oPen for as long as this Pressureis
maintained.
5. T setting for prolonged time exPosures:
Set the shulter-speedsetting ring (16) r-o B,
open the shutterby depressingthe body shutter
releasebutton (17) or the releasemechanism(3)
on the lens, and whilst maintainingthis Pres-
sure set the shutter release lock (13) to its
vertical position.The shutter will then remain
open without your havingto touch the camera'
until the releasetock (13) is once again turned
to the right. This provides a good insurance
againstcamerashake.
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The B and T settingsare particularly important It is also possible to take delayed-action ex-
for night and indoor photography. posures. A separate selftimer release (obtain-
When taking time exposures (especiallywith able from photographic dealers) can either be
the B setting) it is highly advisableto use a attached to the cable release or screwed into
cable releasewith a long plunger. This can be the body shutter release button (17) or the
screwed into the body shutter release button releasemechanism(3) on the lens.
(17) or into the releasemechanism (3) on the
lens. For all time exposuresthe camera must
be placedon a firm support (table,wall, etc.) or
o n a t r i p o d .
When using the T setting, lenses with fully- $ry$
automaticdiaphragmsshould be set for manual
apertu re operation,orotherwise the diaphragm
will open prematurely. See the special in-
structions on pages 18-19 for use with the
Domiplan 2.8150mm lens.
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Adjusting the lens
l. The aperture value (f/No) is adjusted by Diaphragm release mechanism(3)
means of the aperture setting ring (4). Turn
this ring until the desiredf/No on the aperture Depth-of-field scale (6)scale is opposite the mark. For instructions on
operating the diaphragm mechanism,see the
sections dealing with the various lenses on Distance setting ring (5) Ipage 17 onwards.
The smaller aperture numbers e. g. 12, 2.8, Aperture setting ring (4)4, indicate relatively large diaphragm openings:
these permit brief exposures (fast shutter
speeds),but give only shallow depth of field.
The larger aperture numbers, e. g. 16, 22,
indicate relatively small diaphragm openings
requiring longer exposure times (slower
shutter speeds),but giving great depth of field.
Further information on the depth of field wilf
be found on page 16.
tl 16 22 *".1H
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The lower valueson the distancescale indicate
metres, whilst the larger values above them
represent feet. All distancesare measuredf rom
the back of the camera to the subject. When
the imageof the subjectin the reflex viewfinder
attains its sharpest definition, then the correct
camera-subjectdistance in feet or metres wili
be in line with the red setting mark. For further
information on using the f resnel lens (with
split-imate rangefinder)see page 25,
When focusing the reflex image use the max-
i m u m a p e r t u r e o f t h e l e n s ( i . e . s m a l f e s tf / N o )
to obtain the most brilliant image,and then stop
down just before the exposure. lt is not neces-
2. The lens is focused by turning the dis- sary to take the camera from your eye to do
tance setting ring (6) and observing the this, since all the lenses are equipped with
definition of the reflex image in the penta- either click-stop diaphragms, pre-set dia-
prism viewfinder (12). phragms or fully-automaticspring or pressure
d iaphratms. For more detailed information see
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Click-stop diaphragm on ,ena T 2.8150 and Pre-set diaphragm on Meritar 2.9150 lens:
Trioplan 2.9150 lenses: A gentle click will be Press the apertu re setting ring (4) back towards
felt as the aperture setting ring (4) is turned to the camera body, tu rn it u ntil the red setting
each marking on the aperture scale.When the dot is opposite the desired f/No and then let
ring is turned to stop-down the lens, you need the ring spring forward once again. Open up
o n l y co u n t t h e n u mber of clicks until the dia- the diaphragm to its maximum aperture for
phragm reaches the previously determined focusing, and then just before pressing the
f/No. lt is therefore not necessary to remove sh utter release - without lowering the cxln-
the camera f rom your eye. era - tu rn the apertu re setting ring (4) u ntil
it comes to a stop at the pre-selected f/No.
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Fully-automatic pressure diaphragm on l. Set the shutter to B and screw a cable
Domiplan 2.8150 lens: Always open the release with a long plunger and locking device
diaphragm fully for focusing. Pre-select the into the release rocker. By locking rhe plunger
required smaller aperture (larger f/No) by in its depressed position, there is no need to
turning the aperture setting ring (a); inter- hold it down du ring the exposure period (so
mediate settings between the marked f/num- avoiding camera shake).
bers can also be selected. By depressing the
release rocker (3), the lens will stop down
automatically;when the pressureon the rocker
is relaxed, the diaphratm re-opens automatic-
ally. The release rocker should therefore be
held down until the shutter has closed. To
check the depth of field when focusing, the
releaserocker (3) may be depressedpart way so
that the diaphragm closes down without 2, Screw the locking knob (avaifable as an
releasingthe shutter. accessoq/) into the release rocker (3), where-
Techniquefor takint time exposures: upon it willdisengagethe automatic diaphragm
mechanism by holding up the lower part of the
rocker. The d iaphragm wil I then remain
stopped down to the pre-selected apertu re,
and theTsetting of the shuttercan be employed.
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Fully automatic spring diaphragm on
Jena T 2.8/50 and f ena Pancol ar 2150lenses:
Engagethe automatic diaphragm mechanism by
pushing the releaseknob (3) on the lens towards
the camera together with its mount and turn-
ing it to the right (viewed from the front of
the camera). To d isengage the automatic
diaphragm, press the release knob (3) together
with its mount towards the camera and turn
it to the left (again looking from the front).
When the automatic mechanismis disengaged
(: manual diaphragm setting), the diaphragm
Automatic diaphragm disengaged will remain stopped down to the selected f/No
(this is important when using slow shutter
speeds). When the automatic mechanism is
engaged,the diaphragmshould be fully opened
for focusing. Select the required smaller aper-
ture (larger Ilnumber) by turning the aperture
setting ring (4), which can also be set to inter-
mediate stops. By depressing the lens release
knob (3) the diaphragm is stopped down auto-
matically; by letting go of the release knob (3)
the diaphragm re-opensautomatically. Pressure
on the release knob (3) should not be relaxed
until the shutter has closed.
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lf you want to check the depth of field whilst
focusing,depressthe lens releaseknob (3) just
far enough to stop down the lens as required
without releasing the shutter. In order to
ensure that the shutter release knob (17) on
the camerabody is alwaysdepressedfar enough
to trigger the shutter, the setscrew on the
releasemechanismof the lens should be adlus-
ted to the required length with a screwdriver.
A cable release with a long plunger can be
screwed into the lens releaseknob (3).
Automatic depth-of-fieldindicator on the Pan-
colar 2150lens: After setting the aperture and
distance, follow the appropriate black/white
bandsfrom the two red markers to the distance
scale, upon which the depth-of-fieldrange can
be read off. Example: aperture setting f 8,
d istance5 metres (17 feet) - depth of f ield f rom
barely 3 metres (10 feet) to over 15 metres
(actually 23 metres or 76 feet).
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