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Minolta Uniomat User manual
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- Minolta
- Model / document
- Minolta Uniomat
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
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- 27
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- 10.3 MB
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- Film cameras
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Speciflcction of Mlnolto Uniomot
Film: Standard 35 mm film (No. 135
film) 24x36 mm picture size
Lens: Rokkor f 2.8 45 mm
Shutter: Optiper-Uni-Citizen B. /s to rr\ooo
(EV6-18)
M-X Flash synchronization Built
in self-timer
Finder : Bright framed range-view finderView original page 3Page 8 · Read text
@Insert the encl of the film into
fi)To open the camera. pull out the slot of the take-up spooi
the latch at the bottom of tl-re z'furn the take-up spool rvith with the emulsion sicle ( light
left sicle of camera Q) ancl open 1-our thumb until the slot is sicle) of the film torvarri the
the hingecl bacii. on top. lens.
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www.butkus.us @Holding the magazine down, turn @Close the back of the camera the take-up spool with the firmly and it will be locked au- thumb until the both side of film tomatically. perforations engage the tooth of the sprocket.View original page 9
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Set the film exposure index
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Exposure Volue
The EV rins (11) is mechanically linked to the exposure meter. Point the meter (4)
directly at your subject. The small red pointer will move across the scale according
to the amount of available light. Turn the exposure-set ring until the "V" of th;
large green pointer straddles the smaller pointer(1).
Under most conditions, you now have the correct setting of lens opening and shutter
speed or exposure value EV and you are ready to focus and shoot.
With poor light, an exposure may not be possible because of the existing light con-
ditions. You will notice that the pointer is stationary or moves only slightly, not
permitting an exposure value to be set. In this instance, auxiliary lighting-flashlamp,
floodlamp or electronic flash will be necessary.
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ffi',flns rhe Exposure vq,ue ffi:z$Y
For an accurate light reading, it is inrportant that you hold
When using the filter the camera level and point it directly at the subject. Tilting
over the camera slightly upward could give you a reading of the When you take pictures with filters
speed sky and cause'under-exposure. Tilting the camera down might the lens, you can preadjust the Film
ahead of time. give you a reading of the ground and result in over-exposure. by means of filter factor
You should take a close-up light reading of the principal subject ASA speed of the emulsion is graduated
as if there are strong contrasts in the picture. A reading of an equally, and ASA 100 is twice as fast
overall contrasting background could result in incorrect expo- ASA 50.
a sure to the subject. When the filter is used constantly having
emulsion On the lJniomat, exposure values are selected on a continuous fa ctor number x 2. divide the
basis, rather than at pre-set graduations found on most stand- speed by 2.
100 will be reduced to ard cameras. Therefore, there is no need for concern when the For example ASA
EV falls between two reference numbers on the scale. ASA 50 for this instance.
On the contrary, when one half the exposure
value is required, set the ASA speed twice
as much, ASA 100 to ASA 200 for example.
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qnd Composlng
In the center of the frame is a square color
area. You will notice the part of your subject
which appears in this color area is double. As
you turn the focusing ring you will note the
double image will become one and then double
again.
When your subject becomes one in this color In focus area, you are properly focused.
(Note) There are the distance scales in merer
and in feet on the lens barrel.
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shulter Release
There are basically two ways to hold your Uniomat while taking pictur-
es: Vertical and horizontal. As long as you anchor the camera to your
forehead and squeeze the trigger, not jerk it, you can use whichever grip
or format is a most comfortable for you. It's always a good idea to
brace your camera if you can.
If the red dot on the exposure set ring is within the range of red line
on the lens barrel, do not attempt handheld exposure. The camera sho-
uld be mounted on a tripod or other steady base. If it is within the
range of green line, it indicates that the shutter speed is fast enough
for hand hold picture taking.
These three EV numbers, as well as B, are in red to remind you that
when using them the camera requires a firm support.View original page 17Page 19 · Read text
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ng the fllm
After you have taken your last picture, the film
counter shows 20 or 36-depending or whether you
are using a 20 or 36 exposure roll. The film must
be rewound into the magazine before the camera
is opened and the film removed.
Do not attempt to advance the film beyond the last
exposure, since the film might become detached
from the magazine and cannot be rewound.
To rewind the film, raise up the crank (10) on the
rewind knob. Holding down the rewind release
button on the bottom of the camera, turn the crank
clockwise until you feel the release of tension. This
indicates the film has been released from the take
up spool. Pull out the back latch and open the ca-
mera; removing the film magazine from the camera.View original page 19Page 21 · Read text
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horogrophy
Your Uniomat has built-in flash synchronization.
New simplified automatic flashlamp exposure calculator el-
minates all your guesswork and caluculation.
By changing the M-X selector, it synchronize both with the
flashlamo and electronic flash.
For optimum result in use of flashlamp, a B-C type flash
unit is required.
The Minolta B-C flash gun or any B-C flash gun with the
"shoe" may be used.View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
Uhorosrcphy
How lo set the flosh gun
@ Slide the flash gun or the electronic flash unit into
the accessory shoe.
@ Irisert the plug of the flash gun's cord in the flash
terminal.
@ For M class flash bulbs, slide the M-X selector to
the "M". For electronic flash, slide the selector to
the "X"
The red-dot synchronization indicator or the exposure-set
ring should be refered before taking the flash picture.
It should be within the orange line (M range) for M M-X selector class flash bulb, and within the red line (X range) for
electronic flash unit. If the indicator is not within
the range, it is not advisable to photograph at your plan-
ned distance with the film you are using.
range linen M,XView original page 22Page 23 · Read text
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Flosh exposure guide toble (This chart is attachecl on the back of camera)
On the right si<le of the bo<ly, thcrc is f lash exposure inrlex sca1e........A, I], (1, I). E.
I'lach letterr rcrpresernts thc rliIferent type of flashbulb or electronic: flash unit.
Once you picketl up the intlex letter barserl on the flashbLrlb or elcc:tronic f lash which
you usually use. TI-re setting of exposure is very simple.
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The following exclusive accessories are avail-
able for the Uniomat and are recommended Minolta B-C Jr Flash Gun
in order to obtain the best results with it.
Minolta filter UV (Haze) and Yellow
Lens shade (with leather case)
Cable releaseView original page 25Page 26 · Read text
Other world fcrmous Minoltcr Ccrmeros
Mlnolro SR slngle lens reflex photo system. New high in procticnl nutomqtlon.
Minolto SR-l Minolfo SR-3
Lens : f :1.8-55 mm Achromatic coated Auto-Rokkor Lens: f :1.4-58mm Achromatic coated Auto-Rokkor
lens. (Bayonet mount) lens. (Bayonet mount)
Shutter : B. L-l/500 sec. Interchangeable lenses Shutter : B. 1-1/1000 sec. Built in self'timer. l
Built in self-timer. Detachable exposure meter coupled with the
Detachable exposure meter coupled with the shutter dial.
shutter dial.
SR cameras are completely automatic diaphragm control. Instant return mirror keeps the image visible ever after
the shutter is released. Other many features.View original page 26Page 27 · Read text
s feqfuring rhe unsurpossed Rokkorwww.butkus.usLens
Minolto Autocord Minofto 16 "n"
The camera, that made, "Minolta" name world famous. Imagine ! The camera that hides in your hand. Smaller
Now, recognized as the standard quality of twin-lens than a pack of cigarettes, the Minolta "L6" hides in
reflex camera field. your pocket, snuggles in your purse. . . . .
Taking lens: f:3.5-75mm coated Rokkor 4 elements. always ready to extend the fun of picture taking from an occasional prepared pleasure, to an on-the-impulse View-lens : f:3.2-75mm coated view Rokkor.
Shutter: Optiper Citizen MVL B. 1-1/500 sec. delight.Lens : 12.8-22mm coated Rokkor Lens
Automatic shutter cocking. Shutter : B. ttru-)/roo sec.
Other famous feature. Automatic shutter cocking and film winding.
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