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Kalimar Model SR300 User manual
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- Kalimar
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- Kalimar Model SR300
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- User manual
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- English
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- 38
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Welcome.. . to the Kalimar world of Becauseof its many unique features,opera'
single-lensreflex photography!Your new tion of this camerais probably somewhat
Kalimarcamerais a precision35mm different from other camerasyou may have
SLR camerathat gives you owned. For this reason,it is strongly re-
commendedthat after carefully reading oThrough-the-lensviewing and focus-
these instructions,you shoot a "test" roll ing . . . your brilliant eye-lwel view- of film, havethis film processed,and ex- finder showsthe exact imagetrans-
aminethe picturesbeforeexposingaddi' mitted by your lens.
tional rolls. This test roll will verify that
.f nterchangeable58mm tI2.O you are usingyour new cameracorrectly,
Auto Helios Lens . . . with a fast' and allow you to make any necessary
working automatic diaphragm changesin cameraoperation;additionally
mechanismthat gives you an always it will confirm that all cameracontrolsare
bright imagein your viewfinder.The functioning perfectly.
coated, color-corrected6-elementoptics
providesuperiorsharpness,too.
olow-Noise Focal-PlaneShutter. . .
highly accurate,with speedsto an action
freezing1/50fth secondplus "B".
oBuilt-in ExposureMeter . . . endsguese
work by showingyou the correct lens
openingand shutter speedfor well-ex-
posedpictures. . . and more!
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FlashSynchronization Full M/X Synchronizationat 1/3fth secondvia
selectorswitch.
FlashContact. PC outlet acceptsall standardflash cords.
Viewing/FocusingSystem Eye-levelpentaprismshows upright, laterally-correct
imageat life-size(1x) with 58mm lens;instant-return
mirror.
FocusingScreen CentralMicroprismsurroundedby fine groundglass
collar.
ExposureMeter Built-inselenium-cellmeter,with match-needle
shutter/aperturereadout.ASA Film QpeedRange25-500.
EquivalentDIN indices(13-28).Calibratedfor aper-
tures from t/2.0 to f 132,shutter speedsfrom 30
seconds- 1/500th second.
Loading Hingedback, multislottedtake-upspool.
ExposureCounter Additive 0-36, manual resettingtype.
Transport Two-strokeratchet-actionleveradvancesfilm, winds
shutter,countsexposures,preventsdouble exposures.
Unloading Locking rewind releasecontrol; elevatingrewind
knob risesabovecamerabody for convenientaccess.
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Self-Timer. . . Built-inwith approximately10 secondsdelay.May be
disengagedwithout firing shutter if desired.
Tripod Socket Standard1l4x20, acceptsall standardtripod and
bracket retainingscrews.
Construction . . . Metal alloys usedthroughout.
t
Finish Satinchrome,with black leather-graintrim.
Dimensions BodYOnlY: 2"x3.9"x5-4". With Lens: 3.7"x3.9" x5.4"
Weights BodYOnlY: 24.5 oz.
StandardLens: 10.3oz.
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LOADINGYOURCAMERA 2. Push up Film CassetteSpindle (29| from in-
side camerai drop in 35mm f ilm cassette.PullFind a spot where the light is subdued (if you're
out enough film to insert film end in any slotoutdoors, look for a shaded area or shield the
in Take-Up Spool (36).@mera from direct sunlight with your body or
coat). Then 3. Alternately pressShutter ReleaseButton (2)
and move Film Transport Lever (1) until
1. Open Camera Back (38) by raising Back Lock Film Sprocket Wheels (35) engagesprocket
Latch (221 and swinging back open. Make holes in film. Make sure film cassettelies flat.
sure Rewind ReleaseRing (3) is turned clock- Close Camera Back (38) by pressingfirmly.
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4. PressRewind Knob (24l. downwards firmly 6. MoveFilm TransportLever(1) tnroughtwo
and twist it counterclockwiseslightlyi the or more short strokes(lettingit returnto the
Rewind Knob is now raisedslightly above the startingpositionafter eachstroke)until no
camera body. Slowly, turn Rewind Knob (241 further movementis possible.PressShutter
clockwise until resistanceis felt (this takes up ReleaseButton (2).
excessslack of f ilm within the cassette). 7. MoveFilm TransportLever(1) tnrougha
5. Twist Rewind Knob counter-clockwiseslight- secondseriesof short strokesu nti I fu rther
ly, then pressit down fully and lock in place movementis impossible.Now, turn Expo-
by twisting clockwise. PressShutter Release sureCounterDial (4) until the number"O"
Button (2 ) . is shownby the red ExposureCounter
Indicator (34) .
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8. Once more pressShutter Release(21, and have taken up the "slack" in the cassette
wind Film Transport Lever (1) fully . . . and as describedin Step No. 4, open camera
your f irst film frame is in position, as shown back to check that film is securely at-
by the Exposure Counter Indicator (34). tached to Take-Up Spool.
oAlways make sure the Transport Levero$Jhen moving the Transport Lever as de-
(1) has been fully wound. This is easiestscribedabove,the Film Rewind Knob
when you move this lever in two short
l24l will rotate counter-clockwise by it-
strokes. When the lever stops during theself. This provides positive assurancethat
second stroke, you are assured that theyour camera is correctly loaded, and that
camera'sfilm, shutter and exposure f ilm is being wound through the carnera.
counter are all ready for exposure. Fail-
lf the Rewind Knob does not rotate as ure to fully wind the Transport Lever may
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SpeedIndicatorWindow(19).
Your camera'smeter has markednumer-
als for films rated at ASA 25,50, 100,
2OO,4OO,and 500: this speedrangeen-
compassesvirtually alI general-purpose
black-and-whiteand color films. Should
USINGYOURCAMERA'S your film be ratedat an intermediateASA
EXPOSUREMETER speed,such as ASA 64 or 80, simply position the ASA Index Mark so that
Your KalimarSR300 incorporatesa sensitive it is betweenthe next largerand smaller
built-in ExposureMeter. lt containsa photo- numbers.(For example,for ASA 64 or
electric(selenium)cell (25) that converts 80 film positionthe index mark between
the light reflectedby your subject into 50 and 100.) Whenthis is done,your
electricalenergy,which activatesthe Meter meterwill operatewell within the tolerances
Needle(17). Becausethe "selenium"meter of all film types.
cell generatesits own electricalenergy,no NOTE: lf you are usingfilm markedonly
batteriesare needed! Here'show to use in "DlN" (European)film speed,enterthisyour exposuremeter: numberin the DIN Film SpeedIndicator
1. Adiust Meter for ASA Film Speed.Move (18).Shouldthe film be markedin an
the Aperture IndicatorDial (2Ol until the intermediatespeednumber,position in-
ASA numberfor your film type is shown dicator midway betweenthe next larger
by the black IndexMark in the ASA film and smallernumbersas describedabove.
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2. Aim MeterCell (25) at your subject.(For cator Ring (2Ol and Shutter Speed f ndi-
a practice"reading",aim meter at a cator Ring (2U will give a perfectly-ex-
brightly-litsceneor if you are indoors,at posed picture. For example, in the
a nearbylamp.)As you do so, you'll note illustration shown, these scalesshow that
the ExposureMeter Needle(17) movesto correct exposure will be obtained with a
a certainposition,then stops.Holding shutter speed of 1 l125th second and a lens
your camerain this position,you now . . . opening of t/5.6, or a speed of 1 l2b0rrh
3. Matchthe Needlen7l by turning the second and lens opening of f /4, or, any
ShutterSpeedIndicatorRing (21) until other combination shown on the scales.
the ExposureMeter Circle (1 6) is cen- 5. Now, set the Shutter Speed Dial (5) to
teredover the Needle(17 ) . the desired speed by lifting the dial and
4. Your light measurementor "reading" has turning it until the desired shutter speed
is indicated by the red dot in the center now beentaken! Any combinationof
lensopening(f/number)and shutterspeed of the dial. (lf the dial won't move
appearingin black on the Aperture Indi- in one direction, turn it in the other
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sensitivef ilms. lf it's necessaryto shoot at t
1/60th or 1/3fth second,hold the camera
assteadyas possible- ideallyby usinga
tripod,or by bracingyour armson a nearby
tableor other support.
o Rememberthat your exposuremeter
measuresall the light that reachesthe
metercell (25). lf your subjectis much direction to reach the desired speed.)Then,
'down' lighteror darkerthan the background,it's let the Shutter Speed Dial return to
position. a good ideato move up to your subject
for a "close-up"reading.Thissimply means
6. Turn the Lens Aperture Ring (26!- until aimingthe metercell (251as closeas possi-
the indicated lens opening is lined up with ble to the most important part of the sub-
the red Distance/Aperture Index mark (121. ject - for example:the faceof a person
whosepictureyou are taking.HELPFUL HINTS FOR BETTER EXPOSURES
oFor outdoor photographv, a shutter speedof oWhen shootinglandscapesor other out-
1/125th second (or, if possible,faster) is re- door pictureswherea largepart of the sky
commended whenever possible.This speed is will appear,aim your camera'smetercell
fast enough to prevent most "blur" due to downwardsslightlywhen taking your
camera or subject movement, yet is slow "reading".This preventsthe exposure
enough to permit picture-taking in a wide readingfrom beingadverselyinfluenced
variety of lighting conditions with today's by the bright light of the sky.
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o In extremelydim lighting,the Exposure VIEWINGAND FOCUSING
MeterNeedle(17) may rest nearthe right-
handedgeof the transparentwindow. oMake sureyour lensis securelyattached
Shouldthis occur,placeyour hand in to the camera.lf not, turn lensclockwise
front of the ExposureMeterCell (25) and until no further movementis possible-
watchthe needlecarefully. lf the needle o Frameyour pictureby lookingthroughthe moveswhen you block the Meter Cell,the Viewfinder Eyepiece(32l..You're looking exposuremeter is ableto function in the throughthe samelensthat will actually existinglight; removeyour hand from the take the pictureexactly as you seeit. cell,and determineexposurein the normal
way. However,if no needlemovement o Focusto bringthe imagein clearly.To do
occurswhen you passyour hand in front this,just turn the FocusingRing (13) in
of the MeterCell,the existinglight is in- eitherdirectionuntil the subjectis sharp
sufficientand the exposuremeter cannot in the viewfinder.(lf the imagein the view-
be used.In this event,eithera time exposure finder appearsdark, makesurethe Auto/
or useof an electronicflash are recommended. ManualSwitchfor LensDiaphragmt14l
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Groundglass
@llar
Microprism
&ot
is in "Auto" position - so that the green Around the microprismspot is a clear
fetter " A" is visibleon the switch.) ring of fine ground-glass.This alsotends
to accentuateout-of-focusimages,show'o Your Kalimaroffers two alternative
ing a clear,sharply-definedimageat the focusingmethods.The microprismspot
point of greatestsharpness.(Again,aim in the centerof your vieMinder is com-
the cameraat this instructionbook to see posedof literallyhundredsof tiny prisms
how it works.)You'll find this ground- which accentuateout-of-focusimages,
glassareahelpful when focusingon sub- then seeminglydisappearinto a single,
jectswhich lack contrastor color; it's clearimagewhen you're at the point of
quite handywhen usingwide-angleand sharpestfocus. (lf you aim your cameraat
long telephoto lenses,too. this instructionbook, from about two
feet away,you'll seehow it works.) This oThe DistanceScale(28l.of your lensis
focusingmethod is best for a majority of calibratedboth in feet (white numbers)
subjectsand conditions,especiallywhen and meters (yellow numbers).Generally,
usingyour standardf 12.0lens. there'sno needto check distanceexcept
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Distance Sale
(feet/meters)
lnfrared
lndex Mark
Iti.- L
when takingflashpictures(seepage17) TAKINGTHE PICTURE
or when depth-of-fieldis important (see Hold your camerasteadily,usingboth hands.
page2Gl. You'll probablyfind it most convenientto
oThe Red "R" next to the Distance/Aper- grip the camerafirmly with your right hand,
ture Indicator(12) showsthe correction and trip the shutterreleasebutton with your
requiredfor Infra-redf ilms.Whenusing forefinger;here,your left hand can easily
infra-redfilms,f irst focus in the turn the focusingring and lend extra support
normalmanner,and note the indicated at the sametime. For verticalshots,you may
distance.Then, movethe FocusingRing experimentto seein which positionthe camera
(13) so that that distanceis now aligned feelsmost secureand the controls (focusing
with the Red "R". Remember- this is ring, shutter release)most accessible.
neededonly when usinginfra-redfilms,
which are sensitiveto light rayswhich And now . . . pressthe Shutter ReleaseButton
focusat a slightlydifferent planethan (2) in a smooth,firm stroke.You've just taken
ordinarylight rays. your f irst p icture!
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FOR SUCCEEDINGEXPOSURES. . . UNLOADING
You are readyfor your next picture in an in- Whenyou'vef inishedyour roll of film, the film
stant - just movethe Film Transport Lever must be re-woundback into the cassetteso it
(1) until fully wound,and you'reset:just may be removedand processed.Here'show:
frame,focus,and shoot.As lightingmay 1. Whenyou havetaken the last exposure
change,it's a good ideato check the Exposure (number20 or 36, dependingon the lengthMeterNeedle(17) from time to tiffi€, to make of cassetteused),turn the Rewind Releasesureit's still lined up with the ExposureMeter Ring (3) all the way to the leftCircle(16). lf it is not, just take a new ex- so that the Red Dot points at the "R" en-posure"reading" of your subject,movethe gravedon the camera'stop. Be suretheLensAperture Ring (26) to the new aperture
Rewind ReleaseRing hasbeen movedshownon the ExposureMeter Aperture Indi-
fully towardsthe left until no furthercator (20) - and continueshooting! movementis possible.(ln some instances
the film transportlever[1] will stop be-
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fore it has been fully wound to position arrow). Wfrile resistanceis felt, you are re-
the last frame. This indicates that you winding the f ilm back into the cassette.
have reachedthe end of the film. Should When film has been fully rewound, the knob
this happen,put on the lens cap, supplied will turn f reely without resistance.
with your camera, and then turn the Re-
3. Lift up the Camera Back Latch (22l and wind ReleaseRing [3] to the left fully.
This will insure that no portion of the open the CameraBack (38). Pull the Film
Rewind Knob (24l- upwards fully , and let last frame is exposed to light as the shutter
the film cassettedrop out of the Film is releasedby the Rewind ReleaseRing.)
CassetteChamber (30). Your film is now
ready for developing.
2. Raisethe Film Rewind Knob l2q) by gently
pressingagainstthe top of the Knob with a 4. Push down Rewind Knob and lock in place.
counter-clockwisemovement. When the Close Back. Move Rewind ReleaseRing (3)
knob springsup, grip it f irmly and turn it clockwise fully so your camera'sready for
clockwise (in the direction indicated by the your next roll of f ilm.
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TAK ING F LASH PICTUR ES 1. Make sure the Flash Synch Selector Dial
(6) has its White Indicator Line pointing
'tX"Your Kalimar single-lensreflex camera to the letter on the camera top. lf
operates perfectly with any of the excellent Dial is not at "X" position, the shutter
electronic f lash units now available.Today's will not synchronize correctly with the
compact electronic f lash units give dozens flash unit.
or even hundreds of f lasheson a single set 2. Set Shutter Speed Dial (5) to 1/30th sec.
of batteries;some also permit use of re-
chargeablebatteries.In addition, the most 3. Slide f lash on your camera'sAccessory
advancedelectronic f lash models incorpor- Shoe (15). (lt your flash is made for use
ate a computer mechanism which measures with a separatemounting bracket, attach
the light of the f lash,and automatically bracket screw to camera'sTripod
regulatesbrightnessfor perfect exposure. S o c k e tt 1 1 l ) .
With any electronic f lash unit, follow these 4. Plug flash cord into camera'sFlash Cord
simple steps: Outlet (7 ). Push tip of cord in f irmly.
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Set lensAperture Ring (26) to the aper-
ture indicatedby your flashdial. You
can now take picturesat any distance
within the rangeindicatedby your flash
without further adjustments.
B. With Manual(Non-Automatic)Flash I
Units.Set calculatordial of Flashto
correctASA film speed.Your flash )
5. Selectcorrect lensopeningfor filmfflash dial will now indicatethe correctlens
combination.The short burst of light pro- openingsfor variousdistances.Focus,
ducedby electronicflash (often 1/1000th and set lensAperture Ring (26) to the
secondor faster)is too brief for your apertureindicatedby your f lashfor
camera'sExposureMeterto measure.For the actualcamera-to-subiectdistance,
this reason,all electronicf lashunits have asshown by your lens'distancescale
calculatordialsor scaleswh ich indicate (28). All photographstaken at this
the correctlensopening. flash-to-subiectdistancewill be pro-
perly exposed.
A. With Computer (Automatic) Flash
Units.Set calculatordial of flashto oDifferent makesof electronicflash units
correctASA film speed.Your flash usedifferent calculatordialsor scales;for
dial will now indicatethe correctlens exact information,pleaseconsultthe in-
openingfor photographyat a wide struction manualfor your flash or check
rangeof distances. with your cameradealer.
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oln the eventthe flashunit doesnot fire USINGFLASHCUBEOR FLASHBULBGUNS
when you pressthe Shutter Release In general,flashcubesand bulbsare more
Button (21, checkto seethat the f lash costly than electronicf lash,and lessconven-
cord is securelypluggedinto F lashCord ient to useasthe bulbs must be replaced
Outlet (7), and that On/Off switchof after eachpicture (with flashbulbs)or each
f lashunit is in "O N" position.Finally, four pictures(with flashcubes).Shouldyou makecertainthe SelectorDial (6) is at wish to usetheselight sources,however,
"X" position. follow Steps1-5above,with this exception:
o For flashcubesor flashbulbs,moye the
oDo not pressdown on Shutter Release FlashSynch SelectorDial (6) to "M"
Button (2) unlessactuallytaking a f lash position.This adjuststhe timing mechan-
picture.Pressingthis button down fully ism of your camerato insurethat the
will fire the flash whetheror not the shutteropenswhen the flash of the bulb
Film TransportLever(1) hasbeenwound. is at its brightest.Leavethe Shutter Speed
Should this happen,however,no lossof Dial at 1/30th secondfor all flash
film will occur. pictures.
oDeterminingexposurewith f lashcubesor
oAfways rememberto set Shutter Speed bulbs is done the sameway as with manual
Dial (5) to 1/30th second,and FlashSynch (non-automatic)electronicf lashunits, as 'X' SelectorDiaf (6) to positionfor efect- describedabove.
ronic flash photography.At other speds
or settings,the f lash will not synchronize
fully with the shutter.
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USING LONGEXPOSURETIMES oln the eventa lockingcablereleaseis not
(TIMEEXPOSURES} available,you can keep your camera'sshutter
open for extendedperiodsquite simply. With
Time Exposuresare exposures of one second the shutterat "8" position,pressdown the
or longer. At these extra-long exposure times, shutterreleasefirmly. Hold it down, and ro-
you can photograph city streets at night, tate the ReleaseButton (2) counter-clock-
dimly-lit interiors, and many subjectstoo wise (towardsthe left) until it stops. Now, the
faintlv illuminated for normal picture-taking. shutterremainsopen as long as desired.To
To take a time exposure with your Kalimar, closethe shutter when the exposureis com-
set the Shutter Speed Dial (5) to "8", press pleted,pressdown on the ReleaseButton and
the Shutter ReleaseButton (21 .. . and simply turn Releaseclockwiseuntil it stops.
hold it down until the desired number of
secondshas elapsed.When you releasethe After a time exposureusingthis method,always
Shutter Button, the shutter will close. make certain the Shutter Relase Button (Z and
For extra steadiness,use of a locking Cable Rewind ReleaseRing (3) are both turned fully
Releaseand a sturdy Tripod are recommended totnrds the right: this will insurecorrect opera-
when taking time exposures. tion of shutterand exposurecounterin subse-
quent pictures.
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Long Exposure Times Standard E xposure Times
I second - 30 seconds | /30th sec. - | /flOth sec.
oUnder certain cond itions, you r camera's oThe Red numbers 1 5, 8, 4, 2, ?ppearing
exposure meter may be used when making next to the Black numbers 30-500, repre-
Time Exposures. First, make sure that the sent fractions of a second: "15" is 1/1 sth
existing light is suff icient for use of the second,and so on. These numbers appear
meter (p. 12); then, "match the needle" for information purposesonly, when using
and read the correct exposure time in f ull your camera'smeter to determine expos-
secondsf rom the Red numbers 30, 1 5, 8 , 4, 2, ure with cameraslacking a built-in expo-
1 , which appear f urthest f rom the Black sure meter.
numbers 30-500 on the exposure meter
Shutter Speed Indicator Dial ell.
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USINGSELF-TIMER This closesdown the lensto the correct
aperture,and is requiredwhen the self-Your Kalimarcamerais equippedwith a
timer is used.built-inself-timer.This trips the shutterafter
a 1O-seconddelay(approximate),thus enabling 4. MoveSelf-TimerLever(10) counter-clock-
you to get In your own photographs!To useit, wiseuntil no further movementis possible.
here'sall you haveto do: (As you move it, you'll noticethe "M"
sticker underneaththe Self-TimerLever.1. Mountcameraon a tripod or otherf irm
This is simply a reminderto movethe lens supportsuchas a nearbytableor shelf,
to "M" [ManualJpositionas described). with transport leverf u I ly wo u nd.
5. PressSelf-TimerReleaseButton (9). You'll2. Frame,focus,and adjustcamerafor cor-
heara "whirring" noise,which indicates rect lensopeningand shutter speed- ex-
that the timer is functioning.Now, walk actly as you alwaysdo.
away from the camerainto the scenebeing
3. MoveAuto/ManualSwitch (14) on lensto photographed- the shutterwill fire auto-
"M" position(sothe red "M" is visible). maticallyin aboutten seconds.
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