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Leica motor winder R3 User manual
User manual for Leica motor winder R3. 16 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Leica
- Model / document
- Leica motor winder R3
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 16
- File size
- 3.7 MB
- Category
- Camera accessories
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Applications
Sequence frame release
Single frame release with automatic
film transport and tensioning of shutter
Sequence and single frame release
through electrical connections or
wireless
Pre-programmed interval-release
through electronic remote control unit The MOTOR-WINDER is inteded to be
RC LETCA R or ST 16 M used with the LEIGA R3-MOT onty.
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Motor-Winder R3
4. Sequence and individual picture re-
lease.
5. Securing thread for handle'LEICA R3.MOT
1. Selector for double and multiple expo- 6. Lock for battery/accumulator housing
sures. Must be reset manually after com- R3.
pletion of sequence of shots. 7. Capstan head screw to secure Motor-
2. Rapid advance lever for Motor-Winder Winder on camera.
operation to be set in rest position on 8. Push-button to allow rewinding' 9. Battery and accumulator housing R3' the camera.
3. Indication of selected exposure meas- '10. S-pole socket for electrical release. 1 1. Tripod thread, securing tripod holder in uring methods ( O : selected or I :
thread5+11. integral) in the finder.
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223888 |1 R How to attach Motor-Winder R3 Once the main switch of the camera is set at The Motor-Winder R3 can be screwed "1" and the rapid advance lever is in rest onto the LEICA R3-MOT or removed from it position, the Motor-Winder R3 is ready for at any time whether or not the camera has use. been loaded with a film. Remove the base protection cover from the LEICA R3-MOT. Tension the shutter by operating the rapid advance lever. position Motor-Winder R3 on the camera base. First of all introduce the orientation pin into the hole provided for it on the camera hous- ing, then insert the connection screw into the tripod thread and tighten it.View original page 5
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battery/accumulatorBattery/accumulator housing R3 markings. Put the
The battery/accumulator housing can be housing together and screw up again' Then
removed from the Motor-Winder housing insert the battery/accumulator housing into
after the lock has been depressed. Spare the side of the Motor-Winder R3 and push it
battery housings are available under Cat. No. in until the second click is heard.
1 .5 V lf the circuit voltage is not high enough' thel428O.Theytake 6 mignon batteries (a automaticallypreferably alcali manganese batteries), size Motor-Winder R3 will be
R6 (Aa in the USA) or 6 nickel cadmium accu- switched off by a built-in relay. The batteries
mulators (Ni-Cd-Akkus). must be changed, or the accumulators
To insert the batteries, loosen the screw on recharged.
the battery housing by means of the slot until
the battery/accumulator housing can be
taken apart. lnsert batteries or accumulators
into the housing according to the * or -View original page 6Page 8 · Read text
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Sequence frame release
Sequence release is put into action by the
release button on the Motor-Winder housing
being depressed. As long as the finger holds
the release down one shot will succeed
another up to 2 pictures per second accord-
ing to exposure time. All exposures times set
automatically or manually and the setting
(X" : 1 /90 seconds (for synchronising elec-
tronic flash) can be used.
Electrical release
Different remote releases and control units
can be connected to the Motor-Winder R3
via the S-pole socket. Depending on which
operation is set, sequence or single frame
release takes Place.
Double and multiPle exPosure
Double and multiple exposures are possible
with or without the Motor-Winder R3 being
attached. The function of the selector is Attention
described in the camera instruction booklet. When the Motor-Winder is in operation the
selector for double or multiple exposure
remains at "multiple exposure" setting until
the desired number of exposures has been
achieved. After double or multiple exposure
has been completed, the selector is then
reset manuallY.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
Accessories for the Motor-Winder R3 Hand grip R3 for hand-held photography, code no. 14271 223892 r1 R As a result of the hand grip with adjustable wrist strap, the LEICA R3-MOT with Motor- Winder R3 can be held more securely and comfortably. lt is attached by means of a slotted screw on the Motor-Winder R3. For mounting, the metal parts of the camera's carrying strap must be taken out of the right-hand eyelet of the camera. (See camera instruction booklet). Sequence photography takes place, when the hand grip is in position, via the release button of the hand grip. The button is conveniently placed close to the camera release button for single frame releases.View original page 9
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Electronic control unit Remote Gontrol the instrument, and is connected to the 5-
LEfCA R, code no.14277 pole socket of the MOTOR-WINDER hous-
This handy control unit combines two impor- ing Oy a screw-in plug. With the appropriate
tant functions: it is a remote control release extension cables, the extent of the control
with illuminating digital indication of the unit adds uP to at least 100m.
completed exposure by means of feed-back Remote and interval releases can be com-
from the camera, and at the same time a bined with double and multiple exposures,
timer for automatic single frame releases too. as well as with flash mechanisms'
Intervalwith variable intervals of time'
releases can be Pre-Programmed
accurately from about two pictures per se-
cond up to one picture about every ten
minutes. The RC LEICA R is supplied with a
2.5m long cable, permanently attached toView original page 10Page 12 · Read text
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25m Extension cable')
for electric remote releases'
code no.14274
The adapter is inserted into the Motor-Win-
der, instead of the battery-accumulator
housing. The 1m long cable, permanently
fixed to the instrument, with screw-in con-
necting plug, acts as a connection to exter-
nal current suPPlies:
O Witn the aid of the holder 14279,the bat-
tery/accumulator housing can be used as
a remote supply, e.g. when the batteries
or accumulators have to be kept at body
temperature when it is cold, and there- Holder for battery/accumulator the outside' on have to be housed fore no.14279 code R3, housing units up mains and SpecialaccumulatorsO sockets for accu- "-" marked and with " * " to a maximum of 8.5V direct voltage' mulator charger, e.g' GE 1.2-1210'005-0'1
from VARTA AG.
During recharging of the 6 nickel cad-
mium accumulators, e.g- DEAC 501RS
from VARTA AG, the latter stay in the bat-
tery/accumulator housing.
r) extension cable up to 1Oom length
available on request.
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Adapter for external supply, code 14219 Battery/accumulator housing,
For external current supply of the Motor- code no.14280
Winder R3, the adapter for remote supply for the Motor-Winder R3, as a spare part.
R3, is connected to the socket of the holder. When heavy demands are made on the
apparatus, (continuous use, cold, ex-
peditions), a second housing, provided with
fresh batteries or charged accumulators, is
an additional safety precaution. lt can be
changed in a second by means of a hand
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The following special accessories can
be supplied on request:
Mains unit NL3 for LEICA R3-MOT with
integrated charger for Ni-Cd-accus'
Infrared light stoP LS 16.
Special accumulator for light stop
Ni-Cd-accu from Sonnenschein in
shoulder bag
Charge adapter LR3 for Ni-Cd-accus at
car batteries (12V),
223893 11i R Radio release FK2 (transmitter and
receiver),
Tripod holder R3, code no.14276 Large control unit ST16M,
with A % DIN 4503 (% ") thread when the LEI- Extension cable in any length desired
CA R3-MOT combination is used with long up to 100m.
focal lengths on a photo tripod. The stable
construction is connected tothe Motor-Win- For technical description and possibilities
der by two handY screws. for application, please see "LEICA R3-MOT
work sheets" (in PreParation).
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After-Sales Service 'LEICA Fotografie" journal In cases of damage our After-Sales-Service Enclosed with every LEICA R3 is a voucher is at your disposal. Please contact your for sample issues of "LEICA FOTOGRAFIE,,, National LEITZ Agency or the authorized the topicaljournal of 35mm technique. lt is After-Sales Service establ ish ment. available in German, English and French. Within the period of warranty repairs are Please send the voucher, duly completed, carried out free of charge unless the damage directly to: is caused by faulty handling. Always enclose the warranty card completed by your dealer Umschau-Verlag when you return your camera. A list of the Stuttgarter Strasse 1 8-24 LEITZ Agencies and the authorized After- 6000 Frankfurt/Main Sales Service establishments accompanies Germany every LEICA R3 camera.View original page 15
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camera main switch is not Set R3-MOT R3 LEICAMotor-Winder to "1" on switchedfails to start
Motor-Winder R3 Separate camera from
incorrectly attached motor winder. Attach motor winder according to Page 4
rapid advance lever not in Set rapid advance lever so
rest position it lies on the camera (rest position)
camera shutter was onlY Actuate release on
partly wound when motor Motor-Winder R3
winderwas attached
Batteries or accu mulators lnsert new batteries or
exhausted charge accumulators
frame counter stoPs at "36" take out exPosed film
Motor-Winder R3 weak batteries or lnsert new batteries or
runs too slow accumulators charge accumulators
batteries or accu mulators lnsert batteries or F
wrongly inserted accumulators according to marking in battery/
accumulator housing
Film cartridge restricted lnsert new film cartridge E (mouth to tight)View original page 16From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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