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Leica R4 Motor Winder User manual

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Brand: Leica
Model / document: Leica R4 Motor Winder
Document type: User manual
Language: English
Pages: 15
File size: 1.5 MB
Category: Camera accessories
Document date: Not specified in catalog

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1) Rapidwinding lever.When the motor-           7) Push-buttonfor a) rewind release
  winder is used, it is moved into the parked                        b) double exposure
  positionalong the camera.                     8) Selectorfor multipleexposures
2) Single-framerelease                           9) Housingfor rechargeableor ordinary
3) Seriesand single-framerelease                  batteries
4) Threadedbush for handgrip                 10) Socket for electric release
5) Locking button for battery housing           1 1) Tripod bush: The tripod holder is screwed
6) Togglescrew for attachingthe winder          on throughthreadedbushes4 * 1 1.
  to the camera

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4) Attach the motor-winderto the camera.
To do this, insertthe guide pin in the
aperture provided for it on the camera
housingand push the winder againstthe
baseplateof the camera.
5) Connect the motor-winderwith the LEICA
R 4 with the toggle screw (6).
6) Move the rapid winding lever the parked
position.
7) When the rapid winding leverof the LEICA
R 4 is in the parked position and the motor-
winder has a full battery housing attached
to it, the camera/winder is ready for action.

Housing for rechargeable or ordinary
batteries R 4
Aftaching the MOTOR-WINDERR 4 After the release button (5) has been pressed
The motor-windercan be attached to or the battery housing (9) can be pulled out of the
detached from the LEICA R 4 at any time, motor-winder body.
irrespectivewhether the camera is loaded It is availableseparatelyunder Code No.14280
with film or not. and accepts 6 1.5 v midget batteries.We re-
1) Removethe baseplatecap of the LEICA R 4 commend alkali manganese batteries to IEC
after releasingthe knurled screw. LR6 of size R6 standard (in USA Aa) or NiCD
2) Removethe contact cap on the top of the rec hargeable batteries.
motor-winderafter releasing knurled To insert the batteries open the housing with
screw (6). the knurled screw until it can be pulled apart.
3) Wind shutter of the LEICAR 4 with the Insert the batteries according to the * or -
rapid winding lever.Leavethe lever in the markingsin the housing.Push the housingto-
turned-out position. (This prevents getherandtightenthe knurledscrew.Insertthe
actuatingthe winder when it is being battery into the motor-winderuntil you hear the
attached). second click.
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When the MOTOR-WINDERR 4 is attachedthe
LEICAR 4 isautomaticallysuppliedwith current
from the battery housing or from the external
supply. But the camera batteriesare necessary
for the electric release pulse and must there-
fore remainin the camera.The externalcurrent
guaranteesthe camera functions above all at
extremely low temperaturesand in addition
saves the camera batteries.
Because the current for the exposure meter
and the shutter of the LEICA R4 is supplied
through the MOTORWINDERthe cameraf unc-
tions are ensured above all at extremely low
temperatures,in addition,the batteriesof the
camera are saved.
lf the voltageis no longersufficientforthemotor
functions,the MOTORWlNDERwillbe switched
off electronically.The electrical camera func-
tions such as exposure measurement and
shutter action will, as a rule, however,remain
operative,the film can be transportedand the     lmportant:
shutterwound with the rapid winding lever.     The battery test (see instructions LEICA R4)
It is advisableto exchangethe batterieson the    shows whether the capacity of the battery is
next opportunityor to rechargethem were this     sufficient for perfect camera function. This
applies. For exchange, always insert 6 fresh    does not include the batterytest for the motor
batteriesor 6 rechargedones, and do not use    winder functions.The batterytest is carried out
any ordinary or rechargeable batteries of dif-    with the MOTORWINDERR4 in position,when
ferent makes.                                      at the same time the exposure system of the
                                     LEICAR4 is switched on, for instancethrough
                                           pressure of the locking key on the program
                                                  selector.

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can be wound on with the rapid winding lever
even with the motor-winder in position.
To take out the film, press the push-button for
rewind release(7) and rewind th e f i Im as descri-
bed in the CameraInstructions.

Single-frame release
For single-frame exposuresthecamerarelease
is used.All automaticprogramsorthe manually
set shutter speeds as well as the settings "X"
Film insertion and removal (for electronic flash synchronisationand "100"
When the motor-winder is attached, it is can be used. At the "8" setting time exposures
advisableto move the rapid winding lever (1) of any duration are made as long the camera
into the standby positionduring film insertion. release button remains depressed. lf neces-
This disengagesthe motor-winderand the film sary, the measured exposure value can be
can be inserted as described in the camera in- stored for up to 30 seconds with selective
structions.As soon as the rapid winding lever is measurementwhen the slack is taken up of the
moved into its parked position the motor- release button (see Camera Instructions).The
winder is ready for action. motor-windertransports the film and winds the
The motor-winderis automaticallyswitched off shutter only after the finger has been taken off
after the 36 exposure counted by the frame the camera release button. The film can be
cunter of the camera. transported i ntermediatelywith th e rapid wi nd-
When the LEICA R 4 is used with the MOTOR- ing lever even when the motor-winder is
WINDERR 4 it is advisableto use 36-exposure attached. To do this, the rapid winding lever
films only. lf the film has not been fully exposed must be moved into the standby positionbefore
when the motor-winder switches off at "36". it the exposure is made.
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Series release
A series releaseis triggered by pressure on the
release button on the motor-winderhousing
(3). As long as this button is depressed, ex-
posure follows exposure at up to 2 frames per
second depending on the shutter speed. All
automatic programs for the manually set
shutter speeds as well as the settings "X" and
"100"can be used.

Electric release
Various remote releasesand control units can
be connected through the socket (10) on the
motor-winder. Depending on the subject,
series or single{rame releasescan be made.

For multiple exposures with the motor-winder
Double and multiple exposures the selector (8) is moved into position OO. lt
Double and multiple exposures are possible remains there until the desired number of ex-
with or without the motor-winderin position. posures has been made. In this position of the
selector an acoustic signal is given when the
camera electronics are switched on through
For double exposures with the motor-winder taking up the slack of the release button or on
the selector(8) remainsin the normal position. the program selector.
For the first exposure the push-button for After completion of the multiple exposures the
double exposure (7) must be pressed. selector (8) must be returned to its normal
At the end of the winding process it automati- position by hand and the camera shutter
cally returns to its original position.A second releasedtwice, with the lens covered to prevent
exposure can be made. the entry of light.

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Accessories for the MOTOR-WINDERR 4





Handgrip R 4 for hand held exposures,
Code No.14283
The LEICAR 4 with MOTOR-WINDERR 4 can be
held more securelyand more comfortablywith
the handgripwith adjustableleatherloop.
Before the handgrip is mounted the carrying
strap is detached from the right-hand side of
the LEICAR 4 (see Camera Instructions).The
handgripis screwed into the threadedbush (4)
of the winder with the aid of the coin slot screw
and  the  carrying  strap  attached  to  the
handgrip.
As a protection against inadvertent camera
releasethe release button of the handgrip can
be blocked with a slider.
Slider in positiona:  releasebutton ready for
action.
slider in position b :  releasebutton blocked.
When the handgripis attached,seriesreleases
are triggered with the release button of the
handgrip.
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Remote Control LEICA R electronic control
unit, Code No. 14277
This handy control unit combines two im-   Double and multiple exposures, too, can be
portantf unctions:it is a remotereleasewith illu-   triggered.
minated digital display of the completed ex-
posure through feedbackf rom the cameraand
at the same time a timer for automatic single-
frame release and variable time intervals.The
interval releases can  be  exactly prepro-
grammed from about 2trames per second to 1
frame about every 10 minutes.
The RC LEICAR has a2.5m long cable attached
to it and is connectedto the S-pinsocket (10)of
the motor-winderhousing with a screw plug.
With extensioncables the radius of the control
unit is about 100m.

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Cable release with push-button
The electric cable releasewith a cable, length   cable releasecan be operated with the index
0.3m, Code No. 14237 and the electric cable    fingerof the right hand.lt permitstakingup the
refeasewith a cable,length5m, Code No.14272    slack of the releasebutton.In the viewfinder,all
have a screw plug for connection with the    the LED displayswill light up as usual.
socket (10) of the Motor-Winder.               This maintainsall control functionsin the view-
Especially in conjunction with  long-focal-      f inder of the LEICAR 4 even when the universal
length lenses such as the 250mm TELYTo-p   handgripis used.
t/4, 350mm TELYT-R fl4.8, 400mm TELYT-R  The Remote Release Code No. 14272 with a
fl6.8, or the 560mmTELYT-Rf/6.8 the electric    cable, length5m, has a push-buttonfor electric
releaseswitch (Code No. 1 4237) together with    remote release.
the universalhandgripwith shoulderstock is a     In conjunctionwith the extensioncables,25m
very practical accessory.                        length, Code No. 14274, both cable releases
The collarof the cable release(CodeNo.14237)   can be used for electric remote release up to
is pushed into the aperture of the universal  100m distance.
handgripprovidedfor it and fixed with the grub
screw of the handgrip.The push-buttonof the
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Holder for the MW-R Battery Housing,
  Code No.l 4279
   With sockets marked * and - for the battery
   charger.
   For recharging the 6 NiCd batteries in the
   housing,insertthis in its holder.
   With the aid of this holder the battery housing
   can be used for external supply, for instance
  when at low temperatures the batteries are to
   be kept at body heat and therefore have to be
   housed externally.
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MW-R adapter for external supply,          MW-R battery housing,
Code No.1 4278                          Gode No. 1 4280
For the external current supply of the motor-    For the MOTOR-WINDERR 4, as replacement.
winderthe MW-Radapterfor externalsupply is    For heavy-dutywork, (prolonged use, low tem-
connectedwith the socket of the holder14279.    peratures,expeditions)a second housingwith
The adapter instead of the battery housing is    fresh or recharged batteries offers additional
inserted in the motor-winder.The appliance    reliability.lt can be changed with a singleaction
cable, length 1 m with screw plug serves for    within seconds.
connectionto externalcurrent sources.
Specialrechargeablebatteriesand mainsunits
of to 8.5v d.c. can be connected to the adapter
for externalsupply.
Extensioncable for externalsupply MW-R(5m),
Code No. 14293.


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The  following  special accessories can be
                                             obtained on request:
                                        Mains unit NL 3 for the LEICA R 4 outfit with
                                               integratedcharger for NiCd batteries.
                                       Tech nical description and  practical possi-
                                                        bilitiessee LEICA R 4 working sheets (in pre-
                                                 paration).





Tripod holder R 4, Code No. 14284
With A1/qDlN4503 (l/+in)thread for use with the
LEICA R 4lmotor-winder combination on a
tripod and for stationary installation.
The robust tripod holder is connected with the
motor-winderwith 2 easy-grip screws.





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Defect Cause Remedy
Motorwinderdoes Motor winder wrongly Separate the camera and the
not start attached. motor winder. Attach motor
winder according to p. 4.
Rapid winding lever not Move the rapid winding lever
in the parked position. againstthe camera body
(parked position).
Fx Exhaustedordinary or lnsert fresh batteriesor
rechargeable batteries. rechargeableones.
Frame counter is at Take out the exposed film.
"36".

Motor winder works Weak batteries. lnsert fresh batteriesor
too slowly charge rechargeableones.Fl* Wrongly inserted batteries. I nsert batteriesaccording
to the markings in the battery
housing.
Film cartridge impedes Insert fresh film cartridge.
movement(cartridgeslot
too tight)
Releasebutton The camera shutter was only Operate the release button
blocked partly wound when the motor on the motor winder.
winder was attached.

When the release Selectorfor multiple Movethe selectorinto its
button is touched, exposureshas been rest position.
audible warning switchedon. Coverthe lensto prevent
signal entryof lightand release
twice.

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