Noblex pro 150HS User manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a new NOBLEX camera. With the patented and unique operation
principle of NOBLEX cameras you enter in a new world of dramatic and expanded photographic
applications. As NOBLEX cameras vastly differ tram traditional camera systems, we recommend
reading the operating instructions carefully before using the camera the first time.

Please note:

These operating instructions are general instructions for all NOBLEX cameras for roll film.
Should you own a model not having all features, you can omit certain chapters.

Please refer to the table on page 13 for information on technical features of your camera.

Special Features of NOBLEX

1. NOBLEX cameras use the principle of the lens rotating 360° for each exposure.
2.  The film, resting on a curved film plane, is exposed through the constantly moving shutter slit.
3.  During the first half of the rotation the lens drum is accelerated to a constant speed insuring
    absolutely even exposure of the film during the second half of the rotation.
4.  This results in distortion free photographs with an angle of view of 146° when using a NOBLEX
  PRO 6/150 and 138° when taking pictures with a NOBLEX PRO 175. What makes these pictures
    stand out are their remarkably even edge to edge illumination and unsurpassed sharpness.
5.  The photographs correspond to the natural space perception of the human eye.





Important Notes

1.  The camera is not waterproof and therefore not suited for use in wet environments, when raining
    or in snow. A camera dropped into the water by accident, should immediately send to the
   NOBLEX Service Centre. Protect your camera tram seawater haze and tram high humidity. To
    properly clean your camera, use a dry cloth or a soft brush after taking pictures.
2.  In the event service is required, never try to repair your camera your-self, contact the closest
   NOBLEX Service Station.
3.  Remove the batteries if you will not use the camera for more than two weeks.
4. When not using the camera store it in the case and keep the camera in a cool, dry and dust-free
    location. Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight if it is not necessary and avoid strong heat
    influence (e.g. in trunk or glove compartments of cars).
5.  Check all camera functions carefully after long storage.
6.  Batteries can leak or explode and have the potential to cause personal harm. Do not open battery,
   expose to fire or high temperature, recharge, put in backwards, or mix with any other battery type.
   Dispose of them properly and always avoid misuse.
7.  As with any electronic item, pay attention to condensation when moving tram a cold area to a
   warmer, as high humidity and dampness may occur.
8.    If colour film remains too long in the camera, you may experience a colour shift. Always use fresh
     film.
9.  Avoid taking photographs in the direction of a strong light source, e.g. the sun.





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Attaching the Camera Strap

Thread the camera strap in the lug (8).

Inserting the Batteries

NOBLEX PRO cameras require 4 batteries AAA (RO3/UM4/LR) 1,5V. Please use high-quality alkaline
batteries, of course, with items ‚Photo/Audio‘, ‚Photo‘ or ‚Power‘. When inserting the batteries follow
these instructions:

1.  Open the battery compartment cover (24) by pressing the
    upper half of the cover slightly and push it upwards.
2.  Open up the battery compartment cover (24).
3.  Insert the new batteries. Pay attention to the right polarity
   and position of the strips for removing the batteries.
4.   Lift the battery compartment cover (24) down.
5.  Close the cover by pressing the lower half of the cover
     slightly and push it downwards at the same time until it is
   engaged.

Please note

Never use batteries of different types and do not mix old batteries with new ones. Do not use
rechargeable batteries. If you do not use your camera for an extended time, remove the batteries for
this time.

Inserting and removing the film

NOBLEX PRO cameras require 120  roll film. To insert and change the film please follow these
instructions:

Inserting the film (NOBLEX PRO 150)

1.  Turn the camera off at the ON/OFF switch (10).
2.  Advance the winding disk (5) until the counter
    (5a) reaches position »5«.  (If necessary, press
    the shutter release button (4) to advance to the
    position »5«.)
3.  Unlock the camera back (9) and open it.
4.  Insert the film spool into the left-hand spring-
    loaded compartment (14).
5.  Insert the empty film spool into the right-hand
   compartment (18). The spool must engage in the
    upper catch (20).
6.  Thread the tongue of the paper lead into the
    take-up spool.
7.  Turn the winding disk (5) until the double arrow
   on the protective paper of the film is opposite the
    red dot on the camera  film guide  (16). pay
    attention to insure a tight winding of the film.
8.  Close the camera back and lock it (9).
9.  Press  the  start  button  (5b). The  counter  is
    released with that. Remark: At older models the
     start key (5b) isn't available yet. In this case the
    shutter release button (4) has to be pushed.
10. Advance the winding disk (5) in the direction of
    the arrow until  it stops. The film counter should
   be at the number 1. To take a picture turn the
   camera on at the ON/OFF switch (10) and press
    the shutter release button (4).


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Removing the film (NOBLEX PRO 150)

1.  Turn the camera off at the ON/OFF switch (10).
2.  Advance the winding disk (5) until the counter (5a) reaches position »S« and the start button (5b)
   moves out  of the camera housing. Turn the  film advance knob at least 4 times to avoid
    unintentional incidence of light.
3.  Unlock the camera back (9) and open it.
4.  Press the film spool down until it can be swung out and removed.

Please note  Do not change the film under a strong light source.

Inserting the film (NOBLEX PRO 175)

1.  Turn the camera off at the ON/OFF switch (10).
2.  Advance the winding disk (5) until the counter (5a)
    reaches position »S«. (If necessary, press the shutter
    release button (4) to advance to the position »S«.)
3.  Unlock the camera back (9) and open it.
4.  Insert the film spool into the left-hand compartment
    (14) in the camera back.
5.  Push the tongue of the paper lead under the pressure
     roll (15).
6.  Push the tongue of the paper lead under the fight
    diversion roller (17)  -  it is located in the fight-hand
   compartment behind the take-up spool (18)  - and pull
       it until the double arrow on the protective paper of the
     film reaches the pressure roller (15).
7.  Insert  the  take-up  spool   into  the   right-hand
   compartment (18).
8.  Thread the tongue of the paper lead into the empty
    spool.
9.  Turn the winding disk (5) until the double arrow on the
    protective paper of the film is opposite the red dot on
    the camera film guide (16). Make sure that the film is
   wound snug onto the take up spool.
10. Close the camera back and at the
   same time press the  left  diversion
     roller (19) slightly to the back.
11. Lock the camera back (9).
12. Press  the  start  button  (5b).  The
    counter   is   released   with   that.
   Remark: At older models the  start
   key (5b)  isn't available  yet. In  this
   case the shutter release button  (4)
   has to be pushed.
13. Advance the winding disk (5) in the
    direction of the arrow until  it stops.
   The  film counter should be  at the
   number 1. To take a picture turn the
   camera on at the ON/OFF switch (10)
   and press the shutter release button
     (4).

Removing the film (NOBLEX PRO 175)

 1.  Turn the camera off at the ON/OFF switch (10).
 2.  Advance the winding disk (5) until the counter (5a) reaches position »S« and the start button (5b)
    moves out  of the camera housing. Turn the film advance knob at least 4 times to avoid
     unintentional incidence of light.
 3.  Unlock the camera back (9) and open it.
 4.  Press the film spool down until it can be swung out and removed.

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Please note  Do not change the film under a strong light source.

Short Time Exposures

1.  Turn the camera on at the ON/OFF switch (10). LED indicator shows green.
2.  Switch the double exposure button (6) to single exposure (not to position
    »M«).
3.  Select your exposure time and set it on the shutter speed setting knob (2).
4.  Set the aperture desired on the aperture setting wheel (1a).
5.  Set the distance desired on the focusing wheel (1c) - this is not applicable on
   NOBLEX PRO models 150 E2, 150 HS. Please refer to the table on the back                                                                                           1a 1c
    cover or to the camera back (25a) for the corresponding distance range.
6.  Rotate the film advance knob (5) in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
7.  After carefully viewing your subject depress the shutter release button (4).

                                               Please note

                                            Pay attention to the proper holding of the
                                                 camera. Otherwise your hands may appear in
                                                      the photograph.

                                      When sighting the camera refer to the levels.
                                                          Inclined  skylines and  con-verging  vertical
                                                            lines can thus be reliably avoided. Please
                                                            refer to the Technical Features on the back
                                                   cover or to the table (25a) on the back of your
                                             camera for depth of field figures.
                                                                                        It is advisable to switch the camera off (10)
                                          when there is a longer interval between two
                                                 exposures to conserve battery life.


Long Time Exposures

To use your NOBLEX PRO in the slow exposure range you require the slow exposure module. Please
turn to page 9 for this.

Use of ‘Lens Shift’ function

When using the lens shift the subject is moved upwards without tilting the camera.
Converging lines can thus be avoided. In order to shift the lens:
Set the shift setting wheel (1b) to marking »S«. Set the shift setting wheel (1b) to
marking »0« to return the lens to the normal position.

Please note  A »cut-out« (7a) is provided in the viewfinder to help determine the
               top edge of the »shifted« photograph.                                      1b

Multiple Exposures

In order to expose one frame of film more than once, switch the double exposure button (6) to position
»M«. Press the shutter release knob (4) once for a single exposure. This procedure can be repeated
as often as you wish. Keeping the shutter release knob (4) pressed, the lens will continue to rotate and
the exposing process is repeated until you release the knob (4). The complete exposure time consists
of all single exposure times. You will find a corresponding table on page 13.

Please note  We recommend using a tripod and cable release for most applications of multiple
               exposures.




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Filters and Close-up Lenses

As accessories for NOBLEX cameras we offer a wide range of filters and close-up lenses. NOBLEX
filters an close-up lenses are specially designed with a magnetic ring on the back surface of the
filter/close-up lenses. They can thus directly be fixed to the lens. For inserting the filter or a close-up
lens follow these instructions:

1.  Turn the camera off at the ON/OFF switch
    (10).
2.  Push  the  double  exposure  button  (6)  to
    position »M«.
3.  Press the shutter release button (4) and hold
       it pressed.
4.  Turn  the  lens drum  anticlockwise  until   it
    reaches a stop.
5.  Release the shutter release button (4).
6.  Put the camera on its back.
7.  Pick up the filter or the close-up lens by the
    hole of the filter ring using a pair of tweezers
   and insert it through the shutter slit. Place the
      filter onto the lens. The filter is magnetically
    held onto the front of the lens.
8.  Turn the lens drum back until it is engaged.
9.  Push the double exposure button (6) back to
    single exposure, if desired.

When removing the filter or the close-up lens follow the same procedure.

Please note

To step 5: If you turn the drum clockwise the film is exposed and you lose one picture. Please be very
            careful when changing filters/close-up lenses in order to avoid damage to the lens caused
         by the tweezers.

The Slow Exposure Module

The module for slow exposures offers you the opportunity to work comfortably with these NOBLEX
PRO cameras designed for the slow exposure module in the slow speed range. The necessary power
is supplied by the batteries of the camera.


Attaching to NOBLEX PRO

To attach the module to your camera please follow these instructions:

1.  Remove the  protective cap by  turning the fastening knob (701)    704
    clockwise.                                                                703
2.  Turn the camera off at the ON/OFF switch (10).
                                                                              702
3.  Turn the control ring (702) of the module until both white dots face
   each other.
4.  Attach the slow exposure module to the left-hand camera bottom so
    that the guide pins (703) mesh with the inter-face (11) in the camera
    bottom. At the same time the white dots of camera and slow speed
   module must face each other.
5.  Turn the fastening knob (701) until the module is tightly connected
    with the NOBLEX camera.

To remove the module tram your camera please follow these instructions:     701

1.  Turn the camera off at the ON/OFF switch (10).
2.  Turn the control ring (702) of the module until both white dots face each other.

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3.  Disengage the module tram your NOBLEX by turning the fastening knob (701) and remove it.
4. We recommend put on the protective cap.

Operating and Exposing in the Slow Speed Range

When taking photographs in the slow exposure range, follow these instructions:

1.  Attach the slow exposure module to your NOBLEX as described in previous chapter.
2.  Turn the camera on at the ON/OFF switch (10).
3.  Turn the control ring (702) until the white dot on the control ring (702) faces the red dot on the
   camera. The LED indicator (3) will show red.
4.  Set the exposure time desired at the shutter speed setting knob (2).
5.  Set the aperture desired on the aperture setting wheel (1a).
6.  Set the distance range desired on the focusing wheel (1c) (not applicable on camera models 150
    E2, 150 HS). Please refer to the table on page 13 or to the back (25a) of your camera for the
    corresponding depth of field figures.
7.  Wind the film advance knob (5) until it stops.
8.  After carefully viewing your subject, depress the shutter release button (4).

Please note

You can use the camera for taster exposures even when the slow exposure module is attached. Turn
the control ring (702) until the white dot of the adjustment ring faces the white dot of your NOBLEX.
The LED indicator (3) will show green.
The long time exposure module was designed to be as maintenance-free as possible. However,
protect the module tram extreme vibrations, damage, heat and moisture. Do not use organic solvents
for cleaning the module. Keep the drive shaft (704) clean and dry.





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The PANOLUX 150

The PANOLUX 150 is an exposure metering and control module which you can purchase in addition
to your NOBLEX PRO 150/175. The PANOLUX automatically controls the exposure time of your
camera. There are two measuring methods for this: reflective metering (light metering in direction of
the subject), and metering of incident light. The incident light metering otters two different methods of
measuring: pure metering of incident light (metering of
the light falling on the subject and/or the white diffuser
independent of the reflection qualities of the subject) and
subject-oriented metering of incident light (simultaneous
reading with the front detector cell and the diffuser which
means that the reflections of the subject are taken into
consideration).
When working in reflective metering or subject-oriented
metering of incident  light  it  is also possible to enter
correction factors into the PANOLUX which influence the
drum  rotation speed  during  the  exposure  process.
According to the correction factor set on the PANOLUX,
the  lens  drum  moves  slower  or  taster   in  the     Vorder- und Rückansicht des PANOLUX 150
corresponding  parts  of  the  exposure and  different
exposure times are produced during one drum rotation. Typically, a slower rotation will ,brighten' that
area. ConverseIy, a taster rotation will ,darken' that portion of the photograph.
You find broader details on this in the operation instructions for the PANOLUX 150.

Care of Camera

For high-quality photographs and reliable operation of your camera we recommend you clean the
camera regularly. Do not use organic sol-vents such as petrol ether, thinning or strong cleaning
agents. For removing dust and fluff, use a small and soft photo brush. pay special attention to:

•  a clean drum slit
•  a clean film compartment
•  a clean film plane
•  a clean drive shaft (704) of the slow exposure module

What to do then your camera requires service?

Should you have any problems with your camera which you cannot clear with the hints given in the
operating instructions, please contact your dealer or importer.
Addresses of your closest camera repair centre are obtainable tram:

KAMERA WERK DRESDEN GmbH
Bismarckstraße 56
01257 Dresden
Germany

Tel. +49 (3 51) 28 06-0
Fax +49 ( 3 51) 28 06-392
E-mail: info@kamera-werk-dresden.de
Web: http://www.kamera-werk-dresden.de





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