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Kowa Supper 66 System showing more accessories User manual
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Welcome to the world'wide family of KOWA owners! Your new KOWA Super 66 SLR camera offers a wealth of innovative, practical features to make medium-format SLR photography faster and more rewarding than ever before. Please take the few minutes required to check through this owner's manual. Then, if at all possible load up and expose a sample roll of film before using the camera on an important assignment. This 'test' 'roll will confirm that you are operating all camera controls properly, and provide an accurate indication of the superb negative quality delivered by your KOWA Super 66.View original page 2
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CONTENTS
Majorcontrolsof KOWASuper66 .. .. .. . 4-5 Attaching and detaching strap . . .16
Loading-Film transport-Unloading . . . . . . 6-8 Ff ash synchronization . . .17
Film loading and transport Multi-exoosure... .......18
Film unloading lnterchangeable lenses 19-22
Positioni ng pressure plate Auxiliarylenses ....23
Setting the frame counter Close-up lenses, 2X Optical image magnifier
Filmmagazinechanging.... ...9 Taking angle, perspective, depth-of-f ield . . . . .24
Magazine remr.lval Interchangeablefilters ....26
Attaching the f ilm magazine Interchangeablefinders ...27
Finder hood and Focr.rsing . . 1O-11 fnterchangeable TTL meter/finders . . . . . . . . .28
Opening f inder hood fnterchangeablefocusingscreens ......29
Focusing, I nfra-red mark Microscopeadapter ......30
fnterchanging finders, finder screens - . -12 Extensiontubes. ...31
Setting fens aperture, shutter speed . .' . . 13-14 Automaticextension bellows ....32
Depth-of-f ield preview le'rer. Interchangeablefilm magazines .... ...33
Time expcsure "T" , Self-timer "V" Otheraccessories ....34-35
. . .36Interchanging Lenses '...15 Taking care of your KOWA Super 66. . . ..
lnterchanging magnifyingglass. .......16 KOWASuper66 systemchart . .......37
KOWASuper66specifications . ..... .38View original page 3Page 5 · Read text
MAJOR CONTROLS OF KOWA SUPER 66
I 1 Removable finder hood
2 Focusing magnifier 2
3 Strap stud
3
4 Multi-exposure button
q
4' Lock for multi'exposure button
5 Film take-up knob 5
6 Frame counter selector
6' Release button for frame
cou nter selector
7 Crank/knob (film advance) o
8 Shutter release button
9 Shutter release button lock r-ing 6
10 Lens mount ring 1
1 1 Focusing ring
12 Distance scaie
13 Depth-of'f ield scale 8
14 Flash synchronization terminal I
15 Aperture ring t0
16 Aperture scaleView original page 5Page 8 · Read text
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the f ilm*, making certain that take-up is smooth,
taut and straight. Continue to advance until the
"start markings" (usually arrows) line up with the
index points (red dots on the camera's film guides).
*When the film magazine is removed, advance
the film and align the start marks by turning
the film take-up knob 5 on the m4azine.
4. Make certain that pressure plate and f lame counter
lever are correctly set lf not, proceed to the items
on the next Page.
5. Close the camera back-cover and press it gently,
and it locks in position. Advance the film with the
crank/knob (about six turns) until resistance is felt.
The wi ndow of frame counter shows "1" and the
first frame is now ready for exposure. The shutter
has been wound and you may now take your
picture.
6. Insert the film box end into the holders provided.
Film transport
One full turn of the crank/knob (about 480') ad-
vances the f ilm by one frame, advances frame counter
by one number, cocks the shutter and returns the
mirror to its lower (viewing) position, simultaneously.
Double exposure prevention is incorporqted. However,
multi-exposure is also possible. (See page 1B) lmportant!
Your KOWA Super 66 incorporates a ratchet mecha- When you advance film, pleasenism in the transport knob; this allows you to operatethe knob or lever in several down/up strokes instead of wind completely until the crank-
a continuous action if preferred. knob stops.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
Unloading
Wien you have made the last exposure (tne 12th for
12O film; the 24th for 22O film), the film advance
mechanism automatically releases and you can wind
the remaining film onto the take-up spool. Be sure this
is completed before opening the camera back. Remove
the film and seal it.
ttlou." t!9 empty spool into the take-up position (top)
of the film chamber. lt will not serve as the take-up
spool.
Positioning pressure plate tor 12O or 220 film
,r.o remove tne plate, press in and sl ide in upwards {towards numbers) plate until frotes aie aligned with the metal retaining pins- Then lift the plrt" out. For 12O fitm, tuin the plate so tf,ai tf,e yeilow dotfaces yellow the "j2',.'For iiO-tit^','turn ptatethat so the red dot faces the red ',24,,. inun, align the platelower www.butkus.us holes with the metall"tiining pins; pressplate in, and sl ide downwards to lock in place. Whenplate is installed correctly. the numberi;;12,, and,,24,,and the chrome roller are both visible.
Setting the frame counter tor 12O or 220 tilm
While.pressing the release button 6,, turn the lever 6and alisn the btack dot with ,'12','(iir 120 fitm) oi"24" (f or 22O fitml.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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FILM MAGAZINE CHANGING
Your KOWA Super 66 incorporates a unique 'single
action' interchangeable film magazine which contains
its own automatic dark slide or light shield. Removal
of magazine is possible onlv after the crank/knob has
been operated (film advanced).
When the camera is "wound".
1. The crank/knob winding will not move any fur-
ther, indicating the shutter has been cocked and;
NOTE: When the magazine is not loaded, the
crank knob turns freely.
2. The mirror returns to the "lower (viewing/focus-
ing)" position, and the subject is visible within the
viewfinder.
Magazine temoval
To remove the film magazine from the camera body,
press the magazine release button while gently swing-
ing the magazine outwards, as illustrated.
NOTE: When the magazine is removed, do not
move any exposed magainze parts.
Attaching the film magazine
Mate slots on top of the magazine with slot keys on
top of the body. Then, simply press the magazine
against the body, and the m4azine locks into posi-
tion. As the shutter has been cocked and the mirror is
already in viewing position you can start taking
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Focusing
To focus on an object, turn the focusing ring so that
the image on the view f inder becomes sharpest in the
center soot of the finder screen.
The distance can then be read off the distance scale on
the lens barrel. The scale indicates the distance {rom
subject to f ilm plane.
As the diaphragm works automatically, the finder
screen always shows the image at full aperture. Push
down the depth-of-f ield preview lever when you wish
to check the depth-of-f ield at the preset aperture.
(See page 14)
Infra-red mark
When using infra-red f ilm, f irst focus normally and
then move the distance indication, aligned with center
line index, to this infrared mark (a red line in the
depth-of-f ield scale). Generally an R 1 or 02 f ilter is
used for infra-red photography.
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INTERCHANGING FINDERS, FINDER SCREENS
Exchanging the finders
To remove the finder hood, simply slide it forward
while pressing the release button 20 (circled in the picture).
To attach the new one, just slide it into the groove
until it stops. lt will be automatically locked. Further
information about interchangeable finders is found on
pages 27 -28.
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Exchanging the finder screens
After removing the finder, as described above, press
the release button 20 while turning the camera upside
down. Pull the (silver) spring clamps outwards gently,
and the focusing screen will drop out into your hand.
To replace a new one, place it so that the body and
screen dots are aligned. Drop the screen into position
and then press the button and it will lock in place.
Also see the describptions of interchangeable finder
screens on page 29.
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Checking depth-of-f ield
(Depth-of-field scale, depth-of-f ield preview lever)
On focusing you are viewing an image through fully
opened diaphragm. lf you wish to examine the image
at the taking (stopped down) diaphragm, move depth-
of-field preview lever 29 until it stops. When you
want to assess the depth-of-f ield numerically, read the
distances indicated by the two lines extending from
f/stop in use. The blue dots in the picture shows the
depth-of-f ield at 3m, aperture f/16.
Time exposure (T)
For an exposure longer than 1 sec., align the "T" on
the shutter speed ring with the index mark.
When the shutter release button is pressed, the shutter
will remain open until you turn the shutter speed ring
to the "1" position. The shutter will then close.
Self-timer (V)
For delayed exposure, place the M/X flash synchro-
nization selection and self-timer lever 26 at the "V"
oosition. Then when the shutter release button is
pressed, the shutter will be tripped in about 10
seconds. Return the lever to "X" position after
shooting. At the V setting. only "X" f lash synchro-
nization is possible.
Your KOWA's self-timer offers ahother valuable
application: use it in critical close-up and macro work.
As the timer raises the mirror and removes the light
shield (inside the camera) at the beginning of the cycte,
maximum freedom from possible vibration is achieved
and ultimate image sharpness is assured.
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INTERCHANGING LENSES
The lens has a bayonet mount (the lens is locked by
turning the lens mount ring). Lens interchanging can
be made only after winding the crank/knob (see-page
e).
Removing the lens
Turn the lens mount ring until the index on it lines up
with index (red dot on the body) while pressing the
ref ease button 27. The lens can now be removed.
Utmost care should be exercised when removing or
mounting the lens.
Mounting the lens
To mount the lens, follow the foregoing steps in
reverse.
Reset the lens and/or the body respectively, as the
picture show.
Photo-A The mirror should be at the viewing
position and the two indices must be
aligned. (on body)
Photo-B The two pins should be aligned with the
red dots (indice). Turn the pins on the
lens as arrow shows until they stop and a
click is heard.
Aligning the lens index with the mount ring index
mark, slip the lens into the camera lens mount. While
pressing the lens slightly agninst the mount base, turn
the ring clockwise. After you hear a click (about 30")
turn slightly more to fasten the lens properly.
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INTERCHANGING THE ATTACHING AND
MAGNIFYING GLASS DETACHING THE STRAP
To attach the strap to the camera.
The magnifying glass of the standard panel type f inder match the hole with the stud head,
hood is interchangeable for dioptric correction. press and pull.
The interchangeable magnifying glass is available in To remove the strap, push forward
seven different strengths (diopters): for nearsighted until it stops at the hole while pres-
users, -4, -3, -1; for farsighted owners, +1 , +2, and +3. sing the spring plate. Then lift itAny of these (your optometrist can advise which one outward.
is most suitable) may easily be installed in place of the
standard (-2) diopter) glass in this way.
To remove the glass: While relea:;ing the stopper on
the reverse side, turn it in the
direction of arrow until two
indices are aligned.
To attach a new glass: Insert the new glass into the
mount seat aligning two dots
and turn it clockwise until it
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FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION
Photographing with flash, electronic flash
Each KOWA Super 66 lens contains an individual
Seiko leaf shutter, which allows use of any electronic
or bulb-type flash at all shutter speeds. M and X
synchronization is set by lever 26.
Setting the synchreswitch leyer
When using electronic flash the lever should be set at
"X". lt is to be at "M" when flashbulbs are to be used.
IMPROPER SETTING WILL RESULT IN FLASH
SYNCHRONIZATION FAILURE AS THE TABLE
SHOWS.
Gonnecting the flash cord
While the flash post on KOWA Super 66 lenses accepts
most PC-tip flash cables, the use of the KOWA flash
cable is recommended because it locks into the flash
socket by means of a threaded collar, preventing
accidental loosening of the flash cable. This is a coiled
$foot cable, equipped with a two-prong polarized
plug to fit all professional flash equipment.
Setting the lens aperture
Calculate the appropriate f /value and set it on the lens -------_setting
Flash typ-E-----__ M X (V)
Guide number from appropriate of f lash . distance Syrrctrroniaee M-class = Synchronizesor electronic flash flash to subject- at 1@ sec. at all speeds flash bulb mr;::: ard Eloraer
Always reset the lever to "X" after synchro-f lash Electronic Synchronizesphotography using the "M" settings. flash at all ipeds
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MULTI-EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY
The camera is designed to normally provide double
exposure prevention. Af ter you have pressed the
shutter release button, you have to advance the film
for the next exposure. However, you can make multi-
exposures, such as intentional double exposure or triple
exposure, by setting the multi-exposure button in
following manner.
Setting the multi-exposure btrtton
Switch-button 4 to the right ("D" becomes visible)
whife pressing lock button 4' alter having pressed the
release button. After the first exposure, wind the
crank/knob one full turn (it cocks only the shutter),
and take the second shot in the ordinary way. Repeat
this until you get the desired number of exposures on
the frame.
Releasing the multi-exposure device
Simply press button 4', and the multi-exposure
device will be released to normal f ilm advance (namely
to double exposure prevention) and "N" is exposed.
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250mm F/5.6 telephoto 500mm F/8 super telephoto
-ffi+ flNf I
Taking angle: lgo Taking angle: g"
Construction: 6 elements in 5 Construction: 7 elements in 6
groups, telephoto groups, telephoto
Aperture: f/5.6 - 32 Aperture: f/A - 45 Minimum Minimum
f ocusin! f ocusing
d istance: 4m (13.2 ft.l distance: 8m (26.4 ft.)
F ilter: 67mm scrsw-in F ilter: 95mm screw-in
Dimensions: 8OO X l4Omm Dimensions: 1O2AX 32Omm
(3.15 X 5.52 inch) (4.O2 X 12.6 inch)
Weight: 1 lb. 12 oz. l78O sl Weight: 4 lb. 5 oz. (1,960 g) Supplied with: lens case Supplied with: lens holder, lens hood,
Accessories: Lensholder,lens carrying case
hood, filters Accessories: filters
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TAKING ANGLE, PERSPECTIVE and
DEPTH-OF.FIELD
Taking angle
The taking angle of a lens denotes the corner-to-corner
angle. The following illustrations in the upper row
show the tak ing angles of identical subject photo-
graphed from the same point.
Perspective
Perspective depends solely on the focal length of the
lens. The shorter the focal length is, the stronger the
perspective becomes. For example, in wide angle lenses
an object near the lens is photographed as an exag-
gerated and larger image than you perceive directly
with your'eyes. On the contrary. when telephoto
lenses are used the perspective becomes less accentuated
and objects that are far apart are photographed as if
located close together.
Depth-of-field
You can check the depth-of-f ield on the f inder viewing
screen by moving the depth-of-field preview lever.
Depth-of-field depends on the focal length of lens,
lens aperture and the taking distance.
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split-image INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS 1 Standard plain matte 4 Grid with
1 Standard plain matte
Overall plain matte with condenser lens and fresnel lens, clear lOmm
dia. center spot. Excellent general-purpose type, supplied as
standard equipment on KOWA Super 66.
2 Horizontal split-image
-t Plain matte screen with a horizontal 3mm split-image at center of 1Omm focusing spot. Inclination '10". Particularly valuable for
wide-angle and f isheye lenses.
3 Grid with clear s.pot split-image 5 Diagonal split-image
Plain matte screen, engraved vertical and horizontal reference grid
lines with separations of 1 1mm.
4 Grid with split-image
Mixed type viewing screen with "split-image" and "grid reference
l i nes".
5 Diagonal split-image
Split-image screen, split line angled 45o from horizontal. More
convenient than horizontal split-image when the subject does not
have clear vertical lines. 3 Grid with clear spot 6 Microprism
6 Microprism Center focusing spot of 4mm dia. is covered with micro dia-
prism with inclination 9o. Other specif ications are the same as the
"standard clear spot". Convenient f or close-up and telephotography.
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MICROSCOPE ADAPTER Perhaps nowhere are the advantages of your KOWA Super 66's 2-1 /4 X 2-114" negative size as dramatically revealed as in the realm of photomicrography. The KOWA Microscope Adapter contains a precision Seiko leaf shutter for accurate timing; the helical mount permits extremely accurate positioning of the camera body in relation to the microscope ocular. (For complete information, please see the comprehen- sive instructions supplied with this accessory.) JUView original page 33
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KOWA AUTOMATIC BELLOWS WITH DUAL CABLE RELEASE
ldeally suited to macro applications, this precision
dual-track bellows allows continuously variable magni-
fications from 1X-3X with standard (BSmm) lens, and
O.7-2X when using the KOWA 11Omm F/5.6 macro
lens. Other KOWA lenses may also be used for
varying magnif ication and camera-to-subject distances.
Automatic diaphragm coupling is retained through use
of heavy-duty dual cable release, equipped with built-in
lock for time exposures. When coupled with either of
the KOWA TTL Meter/Finders, your KOWA Super 66
-'#"-\--t' becomeCoarse aslidingremarkablyadjustmentversatile(tripodclose-up/macrohead) andcamera.fine
adjustment (fine adjustment knob) are provided for
focusing and magnif ication selection. The mount ring
allows rise and fall of 1Smm each, and forward and
backward swing of 20" each.
Magnif ication
Distance from
Lens film to object Magnif ication
55mm F3.5 23 - 36cm 1.5 - 4.3X
B5mm F2.B 34-44 o.94 - 2.8
11Omm F5.6 44-50 o.74 - 2.2
1SOmm F3.5 60-66 0.53 - 1.6
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INTERCHANGEABLE FILM MAGAZINES
Standard film magazine
(6XG magazine)
This magazine is an integral part of the
standard set. lt permits 12 exposures on
#12O film and 24 exposures on #22O
film. The picture size is 56X56mm.
4.5 X 6 magazine
The dimensions and appearance of this
magazine are the same as the "standard
6X6 magazine". lt permits 16 exposures
on #120 film and 32 expsoures on #22O
film. Picture size is 42X56mm.
Polaroid@ magazine
For,instant-picture results using polaroid
black-and-white, color, or prini/negative
ff lm types. lmage size 2-1/4 X 21/4..
hequtres no spacers or adapters: polaroid
film setected may be used at rateO ASA
speed.
NOTE: The interchangeable magazines
are supplied with a plastic cover,
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OTH ER ACCESSOR IES Flash bracket Lens support Lens hoods Rugged, easily-attached bracket se- Precision lens support (cradle) pro- Lens hoods are available for 55mm, cures to camera body at two points vides added support for oversize B5mm, 'l 1Omm, 150mm, 200mm and for maximum stability. Accepts lenses by bracing in camera's tripod 250mm lenses, respectively. standard Graf lex or Honeywell quick- socket. Easily attached, removed. Non-ref lective black metal finish: release battery-case clips. Handle of Supplied with KOWA 19mm fisheye Folding rubber type is supplied for flash unit serves as auxiliary hand- and 500 mm super-telephoto lenses; B5mm lens. grip. optional for KOWA 250 mm lens. ')^View original page 37
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