Kopil Self-Timer Product booklet

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Self-Timer

Japanese, Patent No. 363919 No. 366274
‘The Most Popular Delayed-Action Self-Timer

Model KE Model DC

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‘The Kopil Selttimer is manufactured with the precision of a fine watch; the parts used for tts
mechanism fined available. With a minimum of care, the Kopi will give you a lifetime of
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The Kopil is made in two models, AC with a short shaft, DC with a long shaft. Both madela work
con virtually all popular cameras; however, the long shaft on the DC model makes possible its use
‘on some mode! Rolleiflex cameras on which the shorter shalt fails to reach the cable relaase socket.

The Kopil Solfimer has an automatically retracing release pin which permits resetting the
without removing it from the camera.

Both model Kopil Selitimars are equipped with separate Leica nipples (F) makiag possible
their use on Leica and Canon camerss. The nipple fits any tapered throad cable relesr, adapting
such release for the Leica and Canon shutter releases.

The shaft of the Kopil is threaded in such a manner that it will fit vitually all Compur, Prontos,
Kodak, Argus end other standard tapered and straight cable release sockets. |

The length of the drivepin which is to release the shutter can be delicately adjusted{or smoc
operation on any ehutter, by following these simple instructions:

‘Turn knurled part B in a counterclockwise direction, thereby loosening shatt A for the adjustment
By turning shaft A in a clockwise direction, thedrivepin C will begin to protrude slightly. If,
{ital testa, the Kopil failed to release the shutter, the drivepin C must protrude from shaft

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tumed in a counterclockwise direction, causing the drivepin C to be recessed inside shaft A
at the beginni~g of the operation.

After the propor adjustment has been made, tighten part B by turning itin a clockwise direction.
‘Your Kopil Selitimer is now ready for use.

Push the small release lever D (clutch) towards the back of the Selitimer. Wind large lever E
‘with red handle as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow. Do not force it beyond the
point to which it can be moved without resistance. It is about fully wound when the lever
fs in a horizontal position, at a right angle to the shaft A. Release timer by pushing lever D
towards front, The shutter will be released five to fifteen seconds later.

Delay settings on the Kopil Selitimer are of necessity approximate, because of variations
However, they are adequate for the purpose which they serve and make
‘Selltimer more convenient.

Model B

The model B is for the use of cable
release operated same as models
‘AC and DC.

“The Kopil Selitimor has boen tested at the factory and is guaranteed againet defect in material
‘and workmanship. It will be replaced, if found defective. This guarantee is void, if an examination
indicates

that the spring has been forced or the Selitimer has been abused in any manner.

‘KOBAYASHL ,SBIKI,,SEISAKUIQ. CO.