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Sears 2000 ES User manual
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- Sears
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- Sears 2000 ES
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- English
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NOMENCLATURE
(D fitm rewind knob/Filmchamber cover opening knob
O film speed dial (ASA/DIN)iExposure compensation
O Battery test button
@ Accessory shoe (Hot shoe)
@ Frame counter
'O Multiple exposure lever
@ Shoulder strap eyelet
@ Shutter release button/Lock
O ritm advance lever
@ Shutter speed dial
0 selftimer
@ Distance ring
lE Depth of field scale
@ F Stop ring
(D FP synchro'flash socket
G X synchro-flash socket
@ Exposure memory button
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To install battery : turning fully clockwise. (Fig. 2).
1. Using a coin, unlock the battary compartment Note :
cover by turning it counterclockwise. Clean the battery with a dry cloth or paper be-
2. Fit the battery (6V silver battery Eveready No. fore inserting ar-rd thereafter at regular in te rva ls.
nnrrontlrrvvrruvrry, 544) with the plus (*) side facing upwards as Make sure that the battery is inserted
indicated by the symbol on the battery cover. i.e. check polarity.
(Fig. 1). The camera will only operate when a battery is
3. Replace the battery compartment cover by in sta lled.
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To test battery : Note:
Test the battery when : Testing the battery consLlmcs power and nrargir-r-
A new battery is installed. ally reduces its life. Therefore, Lrnnecessary or
The camera is not used for a long period of too frequent checking is to be avoided.
time.
The camera is being used continuously for many
hours.
To test the battery, look into the viewfinder and
press the battery test button. (Fig. 3) lf the battery
is in good condition the exposure meter needle
will swing into the black rectangular area adjacent
to the 1/3O shutter speed of the viewfinder shutter
speed scale. (Fig. ) When exposure meter needle
is found to be below this area, replace battery.
Fis. 3 Fig. 4
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Use 2O or 36-exposures 35mm film in standard It may be found necessary to turn the knob slightly
cassette. so that the rewind dog engages the film cassette
1. Pull out the film rewind knob until the camera spool. Insert the trimmed end of the film into
back is released, (Fig. 5) then swing the camera the slot of the take up spool. Holding the film
back f ully open. lightly down onto the transport sprocket, operate
the film advance lever. Having checked that the2. Keep the film rewind knob pulled all the way upper and lower film perforations have engaged out, insert the film cassette into the camera the transport sprocket, close the camera back chamber with the protruding end towards the firmly. (Fig. 7) base of the camera. Push in the film rewind Note l Do not load or unload the camera rn knob. (Pig. 6) bright sunlight.
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To make sure the film has been loaded properly, Note: When the shutter release button lock lever
operate the film advance lever through a full rs engaged, the shutter cannot be released. Turn
stroke. (FiS. 8) Now turn the rewind Knop the lever to the left to unlock. (Fig 1O)
clockwise until resistance is felt. Do not force
it. Keep observing film rewind knob; it should
turn counterclockwise every time the film is ad-
vanced.
Operate the film advance lever and release shutter
until figure "1" is opposite the pointer in the frame
counter window. The camera is now ready for the
first exposure. (Fig. 9) r
Fig.8 Fig.9 Fig 10
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The ASA speed of the film is specified on the box The SEARS 2O0O ES camera is equipped with an
or in the instruction sheet packed with the film. electromagnetically controlled shutter for either
Set the ASA speed against the silver index line on automatic or manual exposure control.
the camera top cover by turning the ASA speed To set the camera for automatic shutter speed
dial. (Fig. 11) When using a diffeient type of film, selection rotate the shutter speed dial until the
the ASA speed dial must be reset accordingly. "Auto" mark is opposite the index line on the
camera body. (Fig. 12) To set it for manual
exposure control, turn the shutter speed dial until
the desired shutter speed is lined up with the
index mark on the camera bodv.
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Lens openings are set in the usual way by rotat- Set the Auto/Manual control on the lens to the
ing the lens diaphragm ring until the required "Auto " position. (Fig. 15) Observing the subject
value is set against the red diamond index mark through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring on
on the lens barrel. (Fig. 13,14) With the shutter the lens until the image in the microprism disc
speed dial set at "Auto" the electronic metering in the centre of the viewfinder appears crisp and
system will set the corresponding shutter speed to clear. (Fig. 16,17) Once this point is reached it
ensure correct exposure of the film. is advisable to continue turning the ring through
the area of sharpest focus and then back again.
This procedure ensures without doubt that the
image is at its sharpest.
Scale focusing E
The distance scale may also be used for focusing.
Estimate or measure the camera-to-subject distance
in feet or meters, then set the focusing ring to
Fig. 13 Fig. 14 this figure. (Fig. 18)
Fig. 15 Fis. 16 Fig. 17
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The meter on/off switch is incorporated in the Exposure Meter Needle
winding mechanism. lt is therefore necessary to 1. Over exposure:
wind on the film advance lever before proceeding. Over exposure will be indicated by the meter
Set the shutter speed dial at "Auto " (FiS. 19) and needle moving into the upper striped area of
select the aperture according to your purpose for the viewfinder scale. (Fig. 21) Should this occur
shooting the picture. Focus the subject. Depress the lens aperture must be reduced until the needle
the shutter release button as slowly and smoothly enters the shutter speed scale. lf the needle
as possible. When the shutter release button is will still not enter the scale a neutral densitv
half way depressed, the exposure meter needle f ilter must be used.
will indicate the correct shutter speed figure ac- 2. Correct exposure:cording to the light value which corresponds to While the exposure meter needle stays withinthe chosen aperture value. (Fig. 2O) Further de- the scale (arrow marked) correct exposure will
pression of the shutter release button will release result. lt will be found when handling thethe shutter at the shutter soeed indicated in the camera that automatic shutter speed selection
viewf inder. is a function of the aperture and the ASA values
chosen. As the lens aperture is altered the
shutter speed will alter accordingly. Therefore,
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if the electronics select a speed that is consider-
ed unsuitable for the subject to be photographed,
alter the aperture until a suitable shutter speed
is selected.
Should the meter needle move below 1/3O shut-
ter speed then the use of a tripod is recom-
mended, providing that a larger aperture cannot
be set. (FiS. 22)
3. Under exposure:
Under exposure will be indicated by the meter
needle moving into the lower striped area of
the viewfinder shutter speed scale. To com-
pensate open up the lens aperture until the
needle moves back onto the scale. Should the
needle still not re-enter the scale additional
lighting or a flash unit must be used. (Fig. 23)
Fig. 23
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When the red figure "20" or "36" (20 or 36 3. Turn the rewind crank in a clockwise direction.
exposures film) appears against the index mark in (Fig. 25) Tension will be felt as the film is
the frame counter window. the end of the film has being rewound into the magazine. Stop re-
been reached. winding when the tension is relieved. Open
Steps for Unloading the Camera : the camera back by pulling out the rewind
knob all the way and lift out the film maga- 1. Press in the rewind release button on the cam- zine. (Fig. 26) The rewind button on the cam- era bottom. (Fig.2q era bottom will snap back into position when
2. Lift up the rewind crank on the rewing knob. the film advance lever is next operated. Have
(Fig. 25). the f ilm processed without delay.
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The SEARS 2000 ES camera is equipped with a
screw mount which accepts any interchangeable
1 lens with the Pentax/Practica screw mount. To
remove the lens, keep turning the lens counterlock-
I wise until it is separated from the camera body.
(Fis. 27, 28)
Note: Do not remove or replace the lens while
the automatic exoosure svstem of the
camera is fur-rctioninq.
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ln normal use the SEARS 20OO ES will produce Steps for using the exposure memory :
perfectly exposed photographs, due to the auto- 1. Focus the subject. matic exposure system incorporated in the camera.
2. Depress the shutter release button half way However some lighting conditions will occur that and measure the light on the main part of the could misguide the system. Subjects with very
un- high contrast or strongly back lit are examples. subject you want to shoot, excluding all
Such misguidance occurs with electronic shutter necessary light from the side or back-ground.
cameras since the exposure system continuously (Fig. 29, 30, 31) Then depress the exposure
follows the fluctuations of light intensity up until memory button which will instantly memorize
the very instant that the exposure is made. To the light value oh the subject. (Fig. 32)
overcome these conditions a memory lock has 3. With the exposure memory button held de- been incorporated.
Fig. 30 Fis. 31
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pressed compose the subject in the viewfinder
as you desire. (Fig. 33)
Depress the shutter release button all the way
to take the photograph.
Note: The light memory competrsation systenr
will be erased by releasing the exposLrre
memory button before shootrng
The memorizatiorr can only functiotr bv
simultaneoLls operation of tire shlttter re-
lease button and the exposLl re fil 9filory'
button.
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The factory-adjusted automatic exposure corre- For a 'l/3 stop underexposure, the film speed scate
sponds to international standards. Most users find is turned clockwise, to align the ASA speed of the
it ideal. Since tastes vary, however, the automatic film with the first colored line (marked in the -113
exposure system permits intentional 113 and 213 illustration). For a -213 stop underexposure, thestop over or underexposure, with films from ASA ASA speed of the film is lined up with the second
40 to ASA 160. colored line.
Fig. 34 shows how to make the adjustment. For For example, when an ASA 1OO speed film is used
the " standard " exposure, the ASA speed of the and a {1/3 exposure increase is required, the
film is lined up with the white line. For a 1/3 stop figure "100" is lined up with the first of the two
overexposure, the film speed scale is turned coun- colored lines towards the*sign on the camera body
terclockwise to align the ASA speed of the film (shown in Fig. 35). lf, using the same film, a
exposure decrease is needed, the "1OO" iswith the first colored line (marked * 1/3 in the -2/3illustration. For a f 2/3 stop overexposure, the lined up with the second line towards the - sign on
ASA speed of the film is lined up with the second the camera body (shown in Fig. 36).
colored line.
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An exposure adjustment may be desirable for one A minus adjustment is required when the double-
r of several reasons. exposure feature of the camera is utilized. For
example, to get a correctly exposed combination The film may be faster or slower than its rated
speed. Consistent over or underexposure is an when two pictures are superimposed on one film, each picture needs about one half of the usual ex- indicatication of such a condition.
pos u re.
The "correct" density of color transparencies is When a greater thanl +213 stop exposure adjust- largely a matter of taste : some photographers like
ment is required, it can be obtained by readjusting saturated colors, while others prefer pastel shades.
A slight underexposure will provide the saturated the ASA speed of the film : each doubling of the
underexposure, colors, while a slight overexposure will produce film speed results in a full stop while each halving of the ASA speed provides a E the pastel shades.
full stop overexposure.
For best printing quality, color print films usually
require slightly more exposure than color transpar-
Do not forget to return the rated ASA speed of the ency films.
film to the white line when the exposure adjust-
The density of black-and-white negatives is a pro- ment is no longer required.
I duct of the exposure/development combination.
I Following his usual developing procedure, the
If photographer can use the exposure-adjustment
feature for getting the required negative density.
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:By moving the shutter speed dial off the "Auto" Manual shutter speeds should be used when
setting manual shutter speeds are set. There are 1) Particular shutter speed is required to suit a
two methods of selecting the correct exposure. certain subject
1. Set the required shutter speed on the dial. 2) Exposure compensation is necessary i.e. under
While depressing the shutter release button or over exposure
observe the meter in the viewfinder. Rotate 3) Usingthe"B"speed the lens aperture ring until the needle aligns 4) Flash synchronization is necessary with the corresponding shutter speed figure
on the scale in the viewfinder. (Fig. 37). Note : To eliminate errors it is recommended that
the shutter speed dial js reset at " Auto "2. Set the required aperture on the lens. Slightly after manual exoosures have been made.
depress the release button and observe which (Fis.38)
shutter speed is indicated in the viewfinder.
Set this speed on the shutter speed dial.
lf for special purposes it is necessary to either
under or over expose the photograph, proceed
by either of the previous methods. Then ro-
tate the lens aperture ring to bring the meter
needle above the shutter speed indicated in
the viewfinder. This will produce over ex- Fig. 38
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Conversely if the needle is brought below the
indicated shutter speed then under exposure
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When desired. the shutter can be cocked without the camera while the shutter is being rewound.
l transporting the film. This feature enables making Depress the shutter release to make a second ex-
double or multiple exposures on a single frame posure on the same frame. Operating the shutter
of film. release returns the multiple exposure knob auto-
+ Place the camera on a rigid tripod to ensure cor- matically to its original position to prevent acci-
rect framing. Take the first picture in the normal dental double exposures. lf a third exposure is
way. Before moving the film advance lever, slide desired on the same frame, just move the multiple
the multiple exposure switch to the left, as far as it exposure knob to the left once more, operate the
will go. (Fig. 39) A red signal appears in its cut-out film advance lever to cock the shutter, then de-
window indicating that the film advance lever can press shutter release. This procedure can be
be wound, but it will only cock the shutter and repeated to obtain any number of exposures on E not transport the film. Be careful not to move the same frame of film.
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Depth of field designates the nearest and furtherst Visible check in the viewfinder :
limits of the area that will be sharp in the picture Set the lens at selected lens opening on the F
in front of and beyond the subject. Depth of stop ring. Depress the shutter release button half
field is controlled by the f/stop. The larger the way and observe the subject through viewfinder.
lens opening (f/stop), the shallower is the depth This will enable you to preview the area of
of field. The smaller the lens opening, the greater sharpness in the picture before shooting.
the depth of field will become. (Fig. 40, 41) Depth of field scale :
The depth of field scale indicates (after focusing)
the approximate area that will be sharp in the
picture. Locate on the depth of field scale the
corresponding pair of f/stop figures. The distance
between these two f/stop figures on the focusing
ring will be the area of sharpness in your picture.
{Fis. a2)
Fig. 40 Fis. 41
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This device, when set, trips the shutter mechanism transport lever. Upon depressing the shutter
after a delay of 6-10 seconds. lt is necessary release button the self-timer mechanism will start
if the photographer wishes to be in the picture, to run. (Fig. a3, aq lf the self timer is to
and is useful for tripping the shutter at a slow be used with the camera set at "Auto" then the
shutter speed if a cable release is not available. camera eyepiece must be covered with eyepiece
When using the self-timer the camera must of cover supplied with the camera, or by the photo-
course be mounted on a tripod, or a solid support grapher's hand. This precaution eliminates ex-
of some kind. traneous light from influencing the meter system.
(Fig. a5)To operate : - Move the self-timer lever counter-
clockwise as far as it will go. Advance the film
Fig. 43 Fig 44 Fig. 45
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