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Linhof Press 70 / Aero-Press User manual
User manual for Linhof Press 70 / Aero-Press. 25 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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We welcome you as the owner of a now LINHOF camera.
You have purchased a valuable precision instrument which
will increase your scop: in photography especia!ly ii you
har-rdle it in the proper rrvay. Please devot': your pariicular
a'Liention to th: followinq instructions befor-c you start Ltsing
vour camera. lf you are in a hurry to acquaint youi-seli vriilr
the outflt, you will fi nd sl-rort clcscriptioirs of tlr: operatioi-ts
in the red fieids below thc v'arious illustrations.
Your new camera rnras nr:ttiui'actured by, l-INHOF Precision-
Camera-Works with great carc anci tficroughness l'l possibl:l,
it should be protected front rain, sand and clusl. -[hrs rvill pa;'
ofi by a long life and consiant i-eadincss oi'y'our camera
i\i'tcr long intensive use ii, is recon-rnrend;d that you retLti-n
)'our camera to the factory or to your nearest LINHOF se,'-
',,ice laiorkshop for a general checkup.
ci Thetlrc AE[]OfollowingPniSS!nstructionsSpecialareinstrirctionsto a largepertainingextent alsoto thevalidope-fc;r
ut$*, ration of the AERO PRESS. which are d,{ferent from tire
l-'RESS 70, are contained on page 1B**21 of this bocl<let
Please make sure that you obtain the camera "passport" with
your camera.
The guarantee registration card attached to it should be filled
in and mailed to us so that your guarantee becomes effective.
Upon recelpt of the registration card you will also recelve a
complimentary sample copy of the leading quaterly magazine
INTERNATIONAL PHOTO-TEC!'|N|lK (Groftbild-Technik) and,
from time to time, information material from our Gustomer
Service Department.View original page 4Page 6 · Read text
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Operating Parts and Components:
1. Accessory shoe for additional finder or flashgun 16. Anatomical Grip
2. Front lens of range-viewfinder 17. Flash synchronization selector
3. SUPER ROLLEX back for ten exposures 21/ax23/a in. 18. Lug for carrying strap
(56x 72 mm) on 120 rollfilm 19. Selector knob for telephoto delineation
4. Stop for film transport lever 7 20. Automatic distance indicator
5. Body shutter release button 21. Clip for film identification (flap of film package)
6. Automatic exposure counter of SUPER ROLLEX 22. Eyepiece of range-viewfinder
7. Rapid crank lever for film transport and shutter cocking 23. Automatic locking slides of SUPER ROLLEX
' 8. Locking lever for SUPER ROLLEX back 24. SUPER ROLLEX BACK for ten exposures 2t/ox2s/4in.
9. Release button for fold-away handle (56x72 mm) on 120 rollfilm
10. Exposure meter scale 25. CINE ROLLEX BACK for up to 53 exposures 2t/ax23/ain.
11. Built-in photo-electric exposure meter (56 x 72 mm) on perforated 70 mm film
12. Cable release inserted into Anatomical Grip 26. Automatic frame counter of CINE ROLLEX
13. Release button for lens-change 27. Control window for film transport
14. Lens setting ring with distance scale (feet or meters) 28. Readiness indicator (redlgreen)
15. Setting ring for diaphragm and shutter speed
Technical specifications subject to change without notice.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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Aiming of the Camera
Vertical Gomposition
The PRESS 70 is always ready for use. Unlike a press-type camera fitted with a drop bed, it need not be
opened and set for infinity. The left hand reaches from behind under the leather strap of the Anatomical
Grip. The fingers grasp the Anatomical Grip almost automatically and the thumb rests on the cable release
plunger (12). The right hand supports the camera body from below, the camera resting in the palm of the
hand. In this position, thumb and index finger can operate the knurled focusing ring (14) in a convenient
manner. The left eye looks straight into the eyepiece (22) and will recognize luminous vertical format image
delineations.
Horizontal Composition
lf the photographer decides on a horizontal composition, the whole camera is turned 9Oo in such a way
that the left hand, which holds the camera by its Anatomical Grip, is on top. Because the camera back
cannot be rotated, the negative is in the correct position coinciding with the format delineation of the finder.
The right hand also supports the camera from below and helps to carry the weight of the equipment. Com-
fortable holding of the camera is further facilitated if the crank of the lever (7) for film transport and shutter
cocking has been folded away by pressing on the button (9). The shutter may be released conveniently by
pressing with the thumb on the push button body release (5).
The Gamera Readines
is indicated by "green" in the control window (28). By operating the film transport lever (7) to the stop and
returning it until it clicks in its basic position, the film is transported one frame and the shutter cocked at the
same time. lf this operation has not been carried out before the exposure, a red signal appears in the
control window. A safety device prevents releasing the shutter unless the dark slide is pulled.View original page 7Page 9 · Read text
Sirarpness arrct Corrposition In hand-held photography the lens is most conveniently focused with the rangefinder. The superimposed rangefinder image may at first show double contours, specially noticeable on conspicuous vertical lines (see above left), which must be brought in line by turning the knurled focusing ring (14) (see above right). Please make sure to focus the iens on the most important parts in the centre of the picture on which the plane of critical sharpness should rest. The distance focused on is at the same time indicated on the automatic distance scale (20). Focusing can also be carried out on the groundglass if you work from a tripod. For that purpose the accessory groundglass back is used which, besides the 56 x72 mm format, also indicates the 2t/0x31/r in. format if you intend to work with double cutfilm holders. The image areas for three focal lenghts are shown within the luminous frame lines in the viewfinder lndi- cating the 56 x72 mm format (ill. 3 and 4). The outer lines indicate the field for 53 mm wide angle lenses; the middle lines frame the image area of B0 mm normal lenses; the smallest frame shows the field for 180 mm telephoto lenses. When you are not using the 180 mm lens, turn the button (19) to swltch off the luminous telephoto frame in the viewfinder so that you have an unobstructed view of the normal and wide angle frames. (ill.4). The finder image areas are automatically corrected for parallax and for reduction-of- field down to a focusing distance of 47 in. with wide angle and normal lenses and down to 6r/z feet with 180 mm lenses. When you focus on still closer subjects, red signals appear in the luminous frame lines to remind you that the automatic compensating mechanism has passed its closest limits, and that you must make any additional correction yourself. (ill. 4). The level indicator visible near the top edge of the finder image is an important aid in avoiding converging lines when using wide angle lenses; the two pointers of the indicator match when the optical axis of the lens is perfectly level or, in other words, when the film plane is perfectly vertical.View original page 9
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Exposure Meter
The built-in exposure meter of your PRESS 70 will provide
you with correct exposure information for the great majority $i
of your work so that, under normal conditions, you need not fl:
carry a separate meter. The operation is quite simple: ;'
First, rotate the inner disc of the meter until the notch is opposite the film speed used. Point the camera i;
towards the subject and turn the grooved outer ring of the meter to match the red pointer with the needle.
The meter scale will give you the exposure time for any desired f-stop. For incident light measurement
from the subject towards the planned camera position slide the diffuser over the honeycombs of the meter.- -
Shutter Speed and Diaphragrn
The diaphragm and shutter speed values indicated by the exposure meter are transferred to the adjusting
ring on the lens mount. Please note that there is only one clearly visible red index mark on the lens mount fI for distance scale, diaphragm scale and shutter speed scale. First, set the desired shutter speed by turning
on the outer milled ring. Then adjust the diaphragm scale by turning on the black protuding cam. The two
pointers to the left and right are the index marks indicating the depth-of-field. lf the depth-of-field indicatecj
by the pointers is not sufficient it can be increased by turning on the outer milled ring or, in other words,
by changing the shutter speed. While the indicators move apart increasing the depth-of-field (by closing
the iris diaphragm) the shutter speed is increased proportionately. By turning the shutter speed ring in the
opposite direction the depth-of-field indicators move closer together while at the same time the iris
diaphragm is opened and the shutter speed shortened. Caution: When the final position of the indicators
is reached, automatic adjustment of the diaphragm stops!
Lens Change
Lenses can only be changed after cocking the shutter by means of the transport lever (7). First make sure
to insert dark slide. Then push the release on top of the lens mount (13) in the direction of the arrow, while
at the same time pressing with the tip of the thumb on the black plate below. Now the lens can be removed
by pulling it out straight forward. When inserting another lens make sure that the red index is on top, oppo-
site a square index on the camera body above the lens mount. ntn
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Loading of SUPER ROLLEX Back
Open SUPER ROLLEX by pressing both locking slides (23) together. The lid snaps open by spring pressure.
Remove film carrier (ill.7A). Insert unexposed film spool as shown in ill. 7B and C so that the black
side of the paper leader is on the outside when pulled around the face of the insert. Thread leader in
the slot of the empty film spool and advance by operating the small auxiliary lever (ill. 7C) in the circle)
until the arrow or triangle appears in the alignment window (ill. 7C). Insert film carrier into the SUpER
ROLLEX body so that the film counter is at the right side. Close cover and advance film with the crank (7)
until it stops automatically showing the number 1 in the frame counter window (6). (About three full swings
of the transport lever are required.) Make sure to remove the dark slide before releasing the shutter (film
transport and shutter cocking are coupled, but shutter can only be released after removing dark slide).
Transport film after each exposure by operating the lever (7) as described above. After the ioth e"posrre
about three more swings of the transport lever (releasing the shutter after each lever swing) are required to
wind up the paper trailer. Thereupon the SUPER ROLLEX back can be opened to remove the exoosed film
Loading of CINE ROLLEX Back
Remove CINE ROLLEX after operating the quick change lever (8) and fold out the cog wheel (ill. 8 A ifr"
left circle). Turn the locking disk (ill. 8 A in the right circle) and remove film carrier. Remove empty cartridge'n
from the film carrier. Remove cap of cartridge and take out the film reel. Feed leading edge of film from
a loaded cartridge into the slit of the empty film reel in such a way that the two cams engage in the per-
foration. The emulsion must face the reel. Insert the reel with film attached in the cartridge and close cap.
Open the retaining spring of the film carrier (ill. 8B).
Insert the cartridges into the film carrier as shown by the guiding lines on the inner wall of the film
(ill. BB). Insert the cartridges into the film carrier as shown by the guiding lines on the inner wall of the film
carrier (ill. BB). Close retaining spring and clamp film to pressure plate as shown in ill.8C. Push film car-
rier into the CINE HOLLEX body, making sure that the cog wheel is folded out and close with the locking
disk. After making three blind exposures number 1 will appear in the frame counter window. The camera is
now ready for operation.
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The Quick-change Camera Back The PHESS 70 is fitted with the exclusive LINHOF quick-change back wich permits instant changeover from black-and-white to color, from rollfilm to sheetfilm whenever necessary or desirable. To operate the quick- change mechanism, simple turn the quick-change release (B) in the direction of the arrow. The following camera backs are available: 1. SUPER ROLLEX back for ten exposures 2t/ax2s/a in. (56x72 mm) on 120 rollfilm. (Standard equipment with PRESS 70.) Composition and focusing by range-viewfinder or ground- glass. 2. CINE ROLLEX back for up to 53 exposures 21/ax2s/a in. (56x72 mm) on perforated 70 mm film. (Standard equipment with AERO PRESS). Composition and focusing by range-viewfinder or groundglass. 3. Universal groundglass springback. Serves for composition and focusing on the groundglass; the formats 2t/o x31/r in. or 6.5 x 9 cm for single exposures on cutfilm or plates and 21/a r23/o in. or 56 x 72 mm rollfilm or 70 mm perforated film are indicated. The UNIVERSAL BACK serves to hold double cut film and plate holders by means of its spring-back feature. All backs are attached to the camera in vertical format position so that the red triangle marks visible on the right side of the film backs and the back frame, match (ill. 9) and the cog wheel, which partly protrudes from the film back, engages the corresponding groove on the back frame Using Doubte Holders For taking individual exposures on cutfilm or plates, remove the rollfilm back by means of the above de- scribed quick-change lever and attach the groundglass spring back as shown in ill. 10 so that double holders can easily be inserted from below. LINHOF combination sheet film/plate holders 2t/ox31/t in. or 6.5x9 cm LINHOF Super cutfilm holders as well as other standard 2t1ox3t/t in. double holders or fllmpack adap- ters may be used interchangeably. Double holders are inserted between groundglass frame and camera body until they click positively in position. The spring-loaded groundglass frame holds the double holders in the focal plane. For removal the double holders are slightly lifted backwards and pulled out.View original page 15
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Accessories for PRESS 70
1. Optical Equipment: 4. LINHOF combined cutfilm/plate holder 2t/ox31/t in.
Carl Zeiss set: Press Planar 80 mm f/2.8 5. Ekalite Field Lens
Press Biogon 53 mm f/4.5 6. SUPER ROLLEX back for 10 exposures 21/tx2s/4 in.
Press Sonnar 180 mm f/4.5 (56x72 mm) on 120 rollfilm
Schneider set: Press Xenator B0 mm f/2.8 7. CINE ROLLEX back for up to 53 exposures 2t/a x2t/a in.
Press Super Angulon 53 mm f/4 (56 x 72 mm) on perforated 70 mm film
Press Tele Arton 180 mm f/4 8. Slip-in filter for use in LINHOF lens shade / flter holder
All lenses are mounted in special Synchro Compur shut- 9. B x focusing magnifier for critical groundglass ters with coupled click-stop diaphragm/speed setting and r/soo observation speeds up to sec.
10. LINHOF lens shade /flter holder In preparation: Rodenstock Rotelar 270 mm f/S.6 1 l. Camera back for groundglass observation and use2. Super cutfilm holder 6.5 x 9 cm of cutfilm holders.
3. LINHOF combined cutfilm/plate holder 6.5 x 9 cmView original page 17Page 20 · Read text
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Trarrsporting Filrn end Cocking the Shutter
On the AERO PRESS, these two operations are
also coupled automatically so that unintended
double exposures are safely prevented. By
turning the reight-hand Anatomical Grip to a
stop and returning it to its starting position (as
shown in the ill. on page 20 and 21) the film is
transported and the shutter cocked simultane-
ously. ln order to prevent an unintentional opera-
llon of the right-hand Anatomical Grip, it is locked
by the push button (2) so that the operation can
ti only be carried out after pressing on this but-
\ % ton.releasedThe beforeright-handeachAnatomicaloPeration. Grip must be
The operation of the Anatomical Grip which
cocks the shutter is also required prior to a
lens change because the release slide (7) for
removing the lens can only be moved when the
shutter is cocked. ln order to prevent the pho-
tographer from forgetting to pull out the dark
slide of the CINE ROLLEX, the shutter can only
bc released after its removal.View original page 20Page 24 · Read text
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Open Frame Finder
Unlike the PRESS 70 the AERO PRESS does
not have an optical range-viewfinder but a large
open frame finder (page 1B) which is specially
adapted to the rugged use in aerial photo-
",h_ graphy. The finder shows two delineations, on
" -j the right half for 180 mm and on the left half for B0 mm lenses. As with other open frame
finders, paraliax compensation has been omitted
because the camera is primarily intended for
use at infinity in aerial photography. For framing
the subject, the frame finder is held in front of
the eye in such a way that the larger front frame
and the smaller back frame coincide. The ca-
mera is most conveniently held by its two Ana-
tomcal Grips without the necessity to press the
head against the back of the camera. The fin-
der delineation indicates the 21/tx23/+ in.
(56 x 72 mm) format for vertical composition.
In the case of shooting horizontal format the
whole camera must be turned 90o.
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