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Kodak Retina S2 User manual
User manual for Kodak Retina S2. 25 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Kodak Retina S2
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Easy steps for aOUTDOOR PICTU R ES
@ Setting the shutter speed 25i125
e.g. 125 (r/rzssec)
Turn the shutter speed ring (a) until the figure
125 is against the red index mark. More on
page 9.
@ Setting the distance
e. g. fl (groups - approximately10-20ft)
Turn the focusing ring (b) until the symbol
on the distance scale is opposite the setting
mark (A). More on page 10.
@ Framing the subject
and setting the exposure
Frame the subject in the viewfinderand turn
the aperture-setting ring by means of the
black knob (c) until the pointer in the view-
finder is in the middle of the yellow section.
M o r e o n p a g e 1 1 .
@ Taking pictures
Press the shutter release steadilv. More on
page 13.
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Easy steps for I N D O O R P I C T U R E S @ Using the automatic flash-exposure setting Set the blue flashbulbsymbol on the shutter speed ring (a) against the red index mark. Turn the focusing ring (b) until the aperture- setting ring turns with it - the two rings are now coupled and the flash-exposurewill be set automatically.More on page 16. @ Selecting the distance Estimatethe distance to the subject and set it on the distancescale by turningthe focus- ing ring (b). The blue section on the distance scale indicatesthe range within which indoor picturescan be taken with Flashcubes.More on page 16. @ Taking flash pictures Insert a Flashcube,frame the subject in the viewfinder and press the shutter release. More on page 17.View original page 4
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F
KODAK FI LMS KODAK Films for Golour Slides
KODACHROME II Filn - world-famous for
superb colour rendering and extreme sharp-
ness. lt is available as a Daylight Type Film
(ASA 25) for pictures in daylight or by the
light from Flashcubesor electronic flash; also
available as a Type A film (ASA 40) for use
with photoflood lamps (34000K).
KODACHROME-X and EKTACHROME'X
Films - faster than KODACHROME II Film,
having a speed of ASA 64. They are only
available in Daylight Type, suitable for use
with daylight, Flashcubes or electronic flash.
High Speed EKTACHROME Film - extra-fast
film, ideal for pictures in poor light and for
In your RETINA S 2 Camera You can use moving subjects where a fast shutter speed
35 mm-size films giving either 36, 20 or 12 is required. This film is available as Daylight
exposures (depending on the film). Type (ASA 160),for use with daylight, Flash-
Here are details of the various KODAK cubes or electronic flash; also as Type B
Colour and Black-and-White Films . . . (ASA 125) for use with 32000K lamps.
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KODAK Films for Colour Prints KODAK Films
for Blac*-and-WhitePrints
KODACOLOR-X Film - Splendid colour prints
and colour enlargementscan be made from
your negatives.This film can be used in day-
light or with blue flash (Flashcubesor elec-
tronic flash). Kodak PANATOMIC-X(ASA 32) - an extre-
mely fine-grainfilm, ideal for reallybig en-
largements.
Processing Colour Films
Kodak PLUS-X Pan (ASA 125) - a medium-
Detailsof how to get your film processedwill speed, fine-grain film, with a wide exposure
be found in the instructionsheet packed with latitude.
the film.
NOTE: Colour prints and duplicate slides Kodak TRI-X Pan (ASA 400) - an extremely
can be made from your colour slides. You fast film of moderate grain size, suitable for
can also have colour slides made from your taking pictures in poor lighting conditions or
KODACOLOR negatives. when very fast shutter speeds are necessary.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
Loading the camera (in the shade) mike DigitallybutkusDN:o=orphancameras,cn=mikesignedbutkus,by mikeou=29,
email=mike@butkus.org,
Date: 2018.03.12 10:49:31
-04'00'1. Press in the latch button (d) positionedon butkus c=US
the left-hand side of the base of the
camera.The cameraback will spring open.
Open the back fully, ready for loading.
2. Place the cassettein the film chamber(e),
and insert the film tongue into the slot of
the white take-up spool (f), so that some
of the film is protrudingbeyond it. Gently
pull the end of the film tongue a little to
the right to tension the film. Close the
camera back.
3. Swing the rapid wind lever (g) to the right
as far as it will go, and repeatthis until the
lever locks.
4. Press the shutter release (h), then operate
the rapid wind lever once more. Repeat
this procedure.The f igure1 will now appear
in the middle of the exposure counter
window (i) - illustrationNo.2. You are now
ready to take the first picture. The expo-
sure counter indicatesthe number of the
picture you are taking.
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lmportant: Remember to set the meter when loading the camera The meter setting is given on the film carton To set the meter, turn the camera upside in ASA and DIN valuese. g. ASA 64-19 DlN. down. Press in the releasebutton (k) between When the film has been loaded, the correct the yellow DIN and ASA scales, hold it down meter setting must be set on the camera, and turn the black milled wheel situated next otherwiseyour pictures will not be correctly to it until the yellow index mark indicatesthe exposed. correct ASA or DIN speed. B www.orphancameras.comView original page 9
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@ Setting the distance
You can set the distance either by the symbol Turn the focusing ring (b) until the appro-
scale or the usual distance scale. For quick priate symbol is against the triangular black
shooting it is advisableto use the three sym- mark. The figures in red to the left of the
bols on the distance scale. symbols indicate distances in feet.
The distance scale in metres is to the rightThe meaning of the symbols is as follows: of the symbols.lt is scaled from 1 metre to oo
6 : Close-uPs (infinity).The dots along the metre scale bet- -+' (approximately 3-8 ft or 1-2.5 m) ween 6 and 3 metres represent5 and 4 metres,
: GrouPs the one between 3 and 2 metres represents +
(approximately10-20 ft or 3-6 m) 2.5 metres, and the one between 2 and
''b-\-/r^\c : Distant SCeneS 1.3metres represents1.5metres.The blue line
(farther than 20 ft or 6 m) on this scale is only used for flash pictures.
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Holding the camera It is important to hold the camera correctly if you want good, sharp pictures. Our two illustrationsshow a suitable way to hold the camerafor horizontalpictures (left) and verti- cal pictures(right). Be careful not to let your fingers or the case strap obstruct either the exposuremeter window or the camera lens. Rest your finger lightlyon the shutter release.To avoid camera shake, stand firmly braced when taking pic- tures (i. e. feet slightly apart and elbows pres- sed in against your body, or lean against a tree or wall). 't2 www.orphancameras.comView original page 13
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Taking pictures and winding on When you have f ramed the subject in the view- finder satisfactorily,press down the shutter release (h) with a slow squeezingaction - the picture is taken. (The shutter release can only be operated when a film has been loaded.) After the exposure,swingthe rapid-windlever (g) to the right as far as it will go. This trans- ports the film ready for the next picture and also operatesthe exposurecounter, Your RETINAS 2 Camerahas a double-expo- sure prevention device. After each exposure the shutter release remainsinoperativeuntil the rapid-windlever has been used to wind o n t h e f i l m .View original page 14
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When the film is exposed When the yellow figures 12,20 or 36 appear in the exposure counter, the end of the film with this number of exposuresis indicated. After the last exposure,the exposedfilm must be re-wound into its cassette. To do this, press in the locking button (l) on the side of the camera, and while holding it in press down the black knob (m) situated beneath it until the knob clicks into place. Now operate the rapid-wind lever (g) until the exposure counter stops moving. The diamond-shaped mark I Empore with p 20 will now appear in the exposure counter window. Operate the rapidwind lever once or twice more to wind the film leader right into the cassette.Open the camera (as described on page 6) in sub- dued light and remove the cassette. 1 4 www.orphancameras.comView original page 15
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I N D O O R P I C T U R E S with Flashcubes With the Kodak RETINA S 2 Camera,you can take pictures indoors just as easily as out- doors. Just bring the automatic flash expo- sure control into operationand use the blue section of the distancescale for setting the distance,as described overleaf.Now place a Flashcube in position and you can take 4 flash pictures in very quick succession. Inserting the battery To take flash pictures you need a 5.6 v. bat- tery (e.g. a MalloryPX 23,or equivalent).The battery fits into a compartment in the base of the camera. To load the battery, push the cover (n) in the direction of the arrow: the cover latch will be released and the cover door will swing fully open. Insert a new b.6V battery as shown in the illustration(positive t l ] terminal towards the centre of the camera).Close the cover door of the batterv compartment.View original page 16
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@ How to use the automatic
flash exposure control
Bring the blue flashbulb symbol on the shut-
ter speed ring (a) againstthe red index mark.
Turn the focusing ring (b) until the aperture-
setting ring turns with it (if necessary,also
turn the aperture setting ring, in the opposite
direction to the focusing ring). The rings are
now coupled together and the automaticf lash ( l 8
exposure control is in operation. NOTE: When the blue flashbulb symbol is against the
index mark, the shutter is automaticallyset at 30 (l/losec),
which is the speed necessary for flash pictures with this
@ Selecting the distance camera,
Note that Flashcube pictures can only be
taken within the range indicated by the blue
section of the distance scale, i. e. bold 5 ft-
16ft (1.5-5 metres). Estimatethe camera-to-
subject distance and set this on the blue sec-
tion of the distance scale by turing the focu-
sing ring (b) until the required distance is
against the setting mark.
Do not continue to turn the focusing ring if resistance
is met before the desired setting is reached. Resistance
indicates that the aperture ring is at the limit of its travel
and that correct exposure at the desired distance setting
is no t pos s ib le w i t h t h e p a r t i c u l a rf ilm in u se .
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O Insert the Flashcube
and take your pictures
Inserta fresh Flashcubeinto the socket in the
top of the camera, so that one of the four
flashbulbsis facing forwards.The bulb is fired
as the shutter is released.when the rapid-
wind lever is operated for the next picture,
the Flashcubeis automaticalfyturned ihrough
so you are immediatelyready for another 9.0'',
flash shot.After taking foui flash pictures,the
Flashcubemust be replaced by fresh one.
The Flashcube can, of course, be" removed
after the first, second or third flash pictures.
when fitting a partialfy-usedFlashcubeto the
camera,make sure that (after the rapid-wind
lever has been operated) an rnrs"d bulb is
facing forward. lf the flash fails, it probably
means that the battery contacts need clean-
ing (with a rough cloth), or that the battery is
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Flash pictures with other
types of flash units
You can use other types of flash units with
the RETINA S 2 Camera, provided that they
have a direct contact in the foot to make con-
tact with those in the accessory shoe' The
flash unit is simplypushed into the accessory
shoe (o) of the camera. When using flash-
bulbs,'setthe shutter to 30 (1/30sec)' lf you
have an electronicf lash unit,you can use the
faster speeds - up to 250 (llzsosec)'Theauto-
matic flash exposurecontrol does not operate
at these shutter speed settings. When set-
ting the finumber and distance,refer to the
inslructionssuppliedwith the particularflash
unit in use. Set the recommendedf/number
by turning the aperture-settingring (c) until
the required f number is against the white
mark (p).
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Time exposures (B-setting) lf the letter B on the shutter speed ring is against the red index mark, the shutter will open when the shutter release is pressed and will remainopen until the shutteris released. This setting can be used for making expo_ sures of whatever duration is requirea ltire exposures). For such exposures the camera must be placed on a firm support such as a tripod. To avoid shakingthe camera when opening and closing the shutter, a cable release should also be used: a threaded socket is provided for this purpose beneath the shutter release. When setting the exposure,turn the aperture- setting ring until the finumber required is against the white mark (p). Pictures of nearby subjects For photographs of subjects af distances between 31lz and 7ft (1-2 metres) from the camera,the upper limit of the pictureis shown by the two marks near the top white frame in the viewfinder,lt is importantto remember this so that, for example,heads are not ,,cut off" in portraits.View original page 20
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Re-getting the exposure
counter by hand
Normally,the exposure counter never requi-
res re-setting,since it always re-sets to the
zero position automaticallywhen the film is
re-wound.However, if ever a partly-exposed
film is removed from the camera, the expo-
sure counter must be re-set by hand.
To remove a partly exposed film in the dark-
room,first open the camera back and remove
the cassette. Then set the camera as for re-
winding(describedon page 14).The exposed Care of the camerapart of the film can now be pulled off the
take-upspool.
To bring the exposure counter to its zero Avoid marking the lens or the viewfinder
position,hold down the lockingbutton (q) and window with finger-prints. Use a soft lens
turn the sprocket (r) until this mark I appears brush or a piece of clean lintless cloth to
in the centre of the exposurecounter window. remove dust from these glass surfaces' lt is
After releasing the locking button, turn the advisableto use a soft brush occasionallyto
sprocket(r) a little farther, until it cannot be remove dust or other particles from the film
turned any more. The exposure counter is track and film chamber of the camera.
now in the zero position. Before a new film Though robust,your camera should be hand-
is loaded into the camera, the latch button led carefully,like any other precision instru-
(d) - see page 6 - must be Pressed in. ment. An unlucky knock can cause damage.
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Tips on the exposure control The automatic exposure control on your RETINA S 2 Camera rs adjusted for subjects of average contrast (light and dark portions equally divided). lf you encounter unusual subjects, the following tips may help you to set the exposure correctly: Sometimesit is a good plan to under-exposea picture slightly,e. g. to emphasize an "evening" atmosphere,or for silhouettes or fog pictures.To do this, set the pointer to the - 1 mark. For pictures "against the-light" it is advisableto increasethe expo- sure by 1 stop. Set the pointer to the * 1 mark. The setting of f 1 is also recommendedfor the intense brightnessof snow and beach scenes.Setting to f 1 1 enables you to adjust the setting for unusual conditionsvery quickly.This is particularlyimportantfor quick shooting.View original page 22
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Accessories for
y o u r r R e t i n a ' S 2 G a m e r a
The Ever-Ready Gase is one of the standard The Close-up Rangefinder used in conjunc-
accessoriesfor your camera and should al- tion with the N Close-up Lenses (N l, N ll,
ways be used. Your RETINA Camera is pro- N llla) enablesyou take pictures at distances
tectedOr between 31lzft and about 1ft from the sub-
l* ject. With the Close-up Attachment and the
three R Lenses you can get even closer
The Lens Hood keeps away stray reflections photographs in the range between 1 ft and
from the lens - lt is made of rubber and can about 6 inches.
be kept on the lens mount permanentlybe-
cause it is soft enough to fold down under The Table Stand is particularly useful for
the camera case. close-upsand for copying.Thecamera holder
ensures perfect camera stability. The Docu-
KODAK Filters offer interesting possibilities ment Stand makes document copying with the
for your RETINA Camera.There are filters for RETINA S 2 Camera a simple task. There is
use with black-and-white materials, e. g. to a lighting attachmentfor the Document Stand.
emphasize clouds, and filters for KODAK
Colour Films which may, for example,be used The Cable Release (with locking screw) is
to reduce distance haze in landscapes. particularly required for time exposures.
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il Points to remember when using filters
Most filters have a filter factor. Before-takingpictures using these filters, the film speed setting
should be adjusted according to the figurei given below.
Filters for Kodak Black-and-White Films Set back the film speed setting by . . . DIN
Light Yellow (F l) makes white clouds stand out against a blue sky 2
Medium Yellow (F ll) same as F l, but a more pronounced effect g
Yellow-Green (F lll) for landscapes g
Orange (F lV) makes distant landscapes clearer b
Red (F V) for moonlight effects taken in sunlight g
Blue (F Vl) for pictures in mist or fog, also artificial light pictures 4
Ultra-Violet (F Vtl) for high-altitude and beach scenes 0
Pola Screen (also for colour film) cuts out reflections 4
Filters for Kodak Colour Films
Skylight Filter for daylight film, reduces distance haze in landscapes
Daylight Filter for artificial light film in daylight
Photoflood Light Filter for daylight film in artificial light
NOTE: After removing the filter, remember to set film speed to the original setting.
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T h e Ko d a k R E T I N A M A T ' You can show 72 slides a whole holiday sequence without interruption with the
the new Kodak RETINAMATSlide Projector.Ask your
Kodak Projector photographicdealer to show you this pro-
for slides jecto r.
KODAKAKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
TOOOSTUTTGART-WANGEN 291 287 Printed in Germany Engl. - I - 4786- 1166- Kn
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