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SEARS KS-1 User manual
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- Sears
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- SEARS KS-1
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- User manual
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- English
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- 27
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CONGRATULATIONS!
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You have just purchased a fine camera that will give you many years
of picture-takingpleasure. The KS-1 is a 35 mm SLR camera which
assures you of superb optics, outstanding mechanical performance
and reliabilitywhich will justify your choiie for years to come.I
Before using your KS-1.....
Please read this instruction booklet carefully and familiarizeyourself
with the equipment and its features thoroughly. Your pleasure in
using your KS-1 will be greater if you know your camera properly.
* lf you wind the film beyond the set number of frames the Film
Wind Lever sometimes gets stuck midway and the Film Rewind
Button cannot be locked in the down position. lf this should
happen, rewind the film by keeping the Film Rewind Button
pressed down with your finger.
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NOMENCLATURE
1 Shutter Speed Dial Lock ReleaseButton
2. Shutter Speed Index Line
3. Shutter ReleaseButton
4. Shutter Speed Dial
5. Film Advance Lever
6. ExposureCounter @
7 . Strap Eyelet @
@ 8. Self-TimerIndicator Light
9. Lens ReleaseLever
1O F-Stop Ring @
1 1 . Lens Mounting Locator Node @
12. FocusingRing @(D13. DistanceScale
14. Depth of Field Scale @
1 5. Flash SynchroTerminal
16. Self-TimerSwitch
17. Film Speed Indicator
1 8. Film Speed Dial
19. Film Rewind Knob
(Back Cover Opening Knob)
20. Film Rewind Crank
21 . ExposureCompensationDial
22. ExposureCompensationIndex Line
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SPECIFICATIONS
35 mm SLR with focal plane shutter and automatic
electronic exposure control.
F I L M F O R M A TA N D S I Z E O F F R A M E . 35 mm film- 24 x 36 mm eL E N SM O U N T . . "K" mount
STANDARD LENSES 50 mm AUTO Sears f/1.4 50 mm AUTO Sears t/1.7 tI
50 mm AUTO Sears t/2.O I
Vertically moving electronically-controlledmetal focal
plane shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/100O sec.
(auto), B, X.
Operating delay of approx. 1O secs' Operation in-
dicated by red LED light and electronic sound.
Field of view 90% verticallyand horizontally.Viewing
magnification0.88X (with standard50 mm f/1'4 lens)
I N D I C A T I O N SI N T H E V I E W F I N D E R . ,Overexposure,. correct exposure, underexposure,
camera-shakewarning, flash ready.
F O C U S | N G . . . . Split-image spot in microprism band
E X P O S U R EM E T E R . . . . . TTL full open metering for center-weighted average
light reading with automatic exposure coupled to f-
stops.
EXPOSURECOUPLINGRANGE... EV4 - 18 (ASA lOO film with standard50 mm f /1'4
lens)
FILM SPEEDRANGE ASA 12 - 3200
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FLASH TERMINAL X contact
ACCESSORY SHOE ......... Hot shoe (with flash ready signal contact) and flash
synchro terminal.
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT......5,...,...... Exposureadjustmentsystem( * 2 to -2 in 1/3 steps)
FILM ADVANCE..... Single stroke film advance lever with 135" winding "
. j angle (35' stand-off).
Automatic advance possible by mounting Sears
Autowinder.
EXPOSURE COUNTER .. Additive. automatic resettin$
FILM REWIND.. By film rewind crank system
MIRROR Ouick return mirror
W BACK COVER OPENINGSYSTEM.......Hinged cover,openedby pulling up Film Rewind
Knob.
POWER SOURCE. Two SR-44 1.55V Silver Oxide batteries(Mallory
S76, EvereadyS76 or equivalent).
Two LR-44 1.5V Alkalinebatteries.
DIMENSIONS 136(W)x 86(H)x sO(D)mm (Bodyonly)
( 5 . 4 "x 3 ' 4 " x 2 ' O " l
WE1GHT.....,..... ......46Og (Bodyonly)(16.2 ozl
WEIGHT OF STANDARD LENSES....,..50 mm f/1.4 - 2609 (9.2 ozl
50 mm f/1.7 - 21Og(7.4 ozl
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ATTACHINGTHE VIEWFINDERCAP AND STRAP
Viewfinder Cap'
For instructions on how to use the Viewfinder Cap, read the section
on Self-Timer Photographyand Usage of the Viewfinder Cap. (Fig. t
1 )
Fis. 1
1. Slip the Viewfinder Cap on to the strap. (Fig. 2)
F i g . 2
2. Put the strap Eyelet and adjust it to the correct length. (Fig.3)
Fig. 3
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. C H A N G I N G L E N S E S
To remove the lens from the camera
1. Keep the Lens Release Lever pressed in, and turn the lens in the
direction of the arrow counterclockwise. (Fig. a)
Fis. 4
To mount the lens on the camera
1. Line up the red dot on the lens mount with the matching red dot
on the camera body. or alternatively.match the red (l) mark on
the Depth of Field Scale to the red dot on the camera body. (Fig.
5)
2. When the lens has engaged, turn it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks into place clockwise. (Fig. 6)
* For conveniencewhen mounting the lens in the dark. you can line
up the Lens Locator Node with the Lens Release Lever. '
* Since the body cap has the same mount as the lens.
You can remove or mount lens cap in the same way as the lens.
Fig. 6
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INSERTING THE BATTERIES rylI
The exposure meter and shutter of this camera are powered by
batteries. so it is important to insert the batteries correctly for correct
operation.
1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover by tuining it If counterclockwisewith a coin, (Fig. 7)
Fis.7
2. Place the two batteries on top of each other as shown in the il-
lustration in the battery holder of the Battery Compartment Cover.
(Fis. 8)
Batteries for use
Two LR-44 Alkaline batteries;life-spanabout 6 months under normal
use.
Two SR-44 Silver Oxide batteries; life-spanabout 12 months under
normal use. (Mallory MS76. Eveready 576 or equivalent)
Fis' I * Since dirt or skin oils on the batteries may bause a bad contact,@I wipe the batteries clean with a dry cloth before inserting them.
* When your camera is not used for a long period of time, remove
the batteries.
* Generally. in cold conditions, the voltage of the batteries
. decreasesand this will impair the functioning of the shutter and
exposure meter. In these cases, either warm up the batteries or
keep a spare set of batteries warm in your pocket ready to insert
just before shooting.'
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* lf no batteries are inserted, if they are incorrectly inserted, or if
they are worn out. the camera will not operate. lf the camera willf*
not operate, check that the batteries are installed correctly. lf they
are, and the camera does not operate, replace them with new
batteries.
I N S E R T I N G T H E F I L M
(Always avoid direct sunlight when inserting the film.)
1. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back Cover snaps open'
(Fis.e)
Fig. 9
2. Insert the film in the Film Chamber and push the Film Rewind
Knob down to its former position. (Fig. 1O)
Fig. 1O
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I N S E R T I N GT H E B A T T E R I E S
The exposure meter and shutter of this camera are powered by
batteries,so it is important to insert the batteriescorrectlyfor correct
operatron.
1. Remove the Battery C o m p a r t m e n t C o v e r b y t u r n i n g i t
counterclockwisewith a coin (Fig. 7l
Ftg. 7
2. Place the two batteries on top of each other as shown in the il-
lustration in the battery holder of the Battery Compartment Cover.
( F i s . 8 )
Batteries for use
Two LR-44 Alkaliriebatteries;life-spanabout 6 months under normal
u se.
Two SR-44 Silver Oxide batteries;life-spanabout 12 months under
normal use. (Mallory MS76. Eveready576 or equivalent)
Fis. 8 * Since dirt or skin oils on the batteries may'cause a bad contact,
wipe the batteries clean with a dry cloth before inserting them.
* When your camera is not used for a long period of time, remove
the batteries.
* Generally, in cold conditions, the voltage of the batteries
decreasesand this will impair the functioning of the shutter and
exposure meter. In these cases, either warm up the batteries or
keep a spare set of batteries warm in your pocket ready to insert
just before shooting
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* lf no batteries are inserted, if they are incorrectly inserted, or if
they are worn out, the camera will not operate. lf the camera will
not operate, check that the batteries are installed correctly. lf they
are, and the camera does not operate, replace them with new
batte ries.
I N S E R T I N G T H E F I L M
(Always avoid direct sunlight when inserting the film.)
1. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back Cover snaps open.
(ris.e)
Fis. 9
2. Insert the film in the Film Chamber and push the Film Rewind
Knob down to its former position. (fig. 1O)
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6. Advance the film and press the Shutter Release Button a few
times until the number " 1" appearsin the ExposureCounter. As
you advance the Film Advance Lever, the Film Rewind Knob
rotates indicating that the film is properly advancing. (Fig. 14l.
* When advancingthe film during film loading,it is more convenient
to set the Shutter Speed Dial to X to avoid a slow shutter release
action. Rememberto set the Shutter Speed Dial back to A (Auto)
after the film has been inserted.
F i g . 1 4 * In cold conditions,the film leader may become hard and brittle.
Warm the leader in your hands before insertion.
S E T T I N G T H E F I L M S P E E D
The film speed is the basic element for determining the exposure,soI please be sure to set the film speed correctly.
The film speed or ASA/DIN is listed on the film box.
1. Pull the Film Speed Indicatorouter ring up, and set it againstthe
film speed number you are using. (Fig. 15)
For example,if the film speed is ASA 1OO,set the indicatoron the
Film Speed Dial to 1OO.
Fig. 1 5
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INDICATORSIN THE VIEWFINDER
O OF THE KS-l
@ 1. Matte Field
2. Microprism-imageBand @;q-t@<) o@ @1i 3. Split-image Spot c 4. OverexposureIndication
5. Correct Exposure Indication
6. Underexposure Indication
7. Flash Ready Signal
8. Camera Shake Warning Light (When light blinks)
AE (AUTOMATICEXPOSURE}PHOTOGRAPHY
This ca mera is specially designed for AE (automatic gxposure)
photography. Simply set the f-stop number, and the shutter speed is
1 6 adjusted automatically to give you the correct exposure.
,1. Set the A on the Shutter Speed Dial against the Shutter Speed
'.,;lndex Line. (Fig. 16)
2. Move the F-Stop Ring to set the desiredf-stop number against the { central index line. (fig. 171
(GenerallyF5.6 or 8 outdoors, F2 or 2.8 andoorsASA IOO/D|N 21
fitm)
Fig. 1 7
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3. Look through the viewfinder and press the Shutter Release Button
halfway. lf the exposure is correct, the green LED light on the
right side of the (O) lights up. (Fig. 18)
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Fig. 18
4. When the green LED light blinks on and off, it indicates camera
shake warning (a shutter speed of less than 1/5O sec.). lf this
happens, you should select another f-stop number (a lower
number.) +o
lf the green LED light still blinks after changing the f-stop number, ?
use a flash unit or tripod. (Fig. 19)
Fig. 19
5. lf the red LED light in the viewfinder lights up against either the +
or the sign, the exposure is incorrect, and you should select
another f-stop until the green LED light lights up. lf the red LED
light remains lit, such as in very dark conditions,please use a flash +o
? unit. (Fig . 2Ol
Fig. 2O
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F-STOPNUMBERGUIDE
Briqhtribss F-Stop:'flumber
Interiors f2 - 2.8
Outside,cioudv conditions f4 5.6 f,
Outside.sunny conditiorts f 8 - 1 1
Beachin mid-summerand snow f 1 1 1 6 $ scenes
* With Film Speed ASA 1OO
H O L D I N G T H E C A M E R A
Holding the camera correctly when shooting is very important.
1. The camera should be positionedon the palm of your left handso
that you can use your fingers to turn the FocusingRing of the lens
easily.
2. The index finger of your right hand should rest lightly on the
Shutter Release Button. while your right hand holds the camera
body lightly.
3. Your right arm should be in a comfortable position.
4. Keep your left arm resting lightly against your body, and the
camera should just touch your forehead when you look through
the viewfinder.
* lt is important to shoot with the correct body posture, to avoid
blurred or tilted shots.
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F O C U S I N G
Look through the viewfrnder to compose your picture and focus by
turning the FocusingRing.
You can focus either by using the center Split-image Spot or the
Microprisnl lmage Band that surrounds the center circle.
Split-image Focusing
When the split image in the Split-imageSpot forms a single'image,
the subject is in focus. (Fig.22,23l-
Microprism Focusing
Fig. 22 When the subject loses its "shimmering" effect and becomes very
sharp, the subject is in focus. (Fig.22,231
Fis. 23
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R E W I N D I N G T H E F I L M
(Always avoid direct sunlight when unloading the film).
After the last picture on the roll of film has been taken, rewind the
film.
1. Push-in the Film Rewind Release Button on the bottom of the
camera, and it will remain locked into position. (Fig. 24l' ll-ti
2. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the direction of the
Fis. 24 arrow. When the film has been completely rewound, the tension
of the Film Rewind Crank is released and it will revolve freely.
(Fis. 25t,
3. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob to its fullest extent and the Back
Cover will open. (fi 9.26l. Remove the film, push the Film Rewind
Knob back into position and close the Back Cover.
* Never open the Back Cover during rewinding,as light will get in
and ruin your film.
* lf you wind the film beyond the set number of frames the FilmFis. 25
Wind Lever sometimes gets stuck midway and the Film Rewind
Button cannot be locked in the down position. lf this should
happen, rewind the film by keeping the Film Rewind Button press-
ed down with your finger. t
Fis. 26
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
The Sears AUTO/Thyristor electronic flash W8O25l is available ex-
clusivelyfor use with this camera. When using this speciallydesign-
ed flash unit, you can leave the Shutter Speed Dial setting A..rt
?h : (Auto). Also, when the flash unit is fully charged,the red LED light in'*
the viewfinder lights up, so that you do not have to take your Qtsrl: ' r t "
away from the viewfinder eyepiece. t
Using the speciallydesigned flash unit. Fis. 28
1. Attach the flash unit to the Camera Hot Shoe. (Fig. 28l-
2. Set the A (Auto) on the Shutter Speed Dial against the Index Line.
r*. (Fis.zel
Fis. 29
3. Set the f-stop to the correct exposure setting for the flash unit. x|
(Fig. 30) For subject which can be taken by automatic f lash
photography,the flash unit will automaticallycontrol the amount
of light to give the correct exposure. ,
Fig. 3O
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Turn on the power source switch on the flash unit. When the flash
unit is fully charged,the red LED Flash Ready Signal in the view-
finder lights up, and the Shutter Speed is automatically syn-
chronizedto 1/1OO sec. ( F i g . 3 1 )
5. Press the Shutter Release Button to take the picture. @ +o7
* For fuller details refer to the instructionswith the flash unit.
* Do not use other makes of flash units with specialsignal pins ex-
clusivelyfor their cameras,as this will cause incorrectexposureor
Fig. 31 may da mage the ca mera's circuitry.
Using flash units other than the Sears AuTO/Thyristor l#8025l-
1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to x. (Fig. 32l.
* With automatic flash units, set the F-stop number designatedfor
automatic flash photography. The flash units have a convenient
Ou ick Reference.
* When using other flash units, please follow the instructionsfor
that flash unit.
Fis. 32 ExposureTable which can be used to set the proper F-stopnumber at
4 specific d istances.
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U S I N G A U T O W I N D E R
lf you attach the Seors ijrutowi;tclerto this camera,the film can be ad-
vanced automatically. You can also take continuous shots at up to 2
frames per second. (Fig. 36)
* Before attaching the winder, wipe the contact points on both the
camera and the winder with a dry cloth.
Fis. 36
D E P T H O F F I E L D
When you focus on a specific subject, distance in front of and behind
the subject will be acceptablysharp in your picture.
This area is called the:'Depth of field". You can judge the depth of
field in the folfowing way.
1. The Depth of Field Scale is indicated on each lens.
For instancewhen the camera-to-subjectdistance is 1O ft and the
't Fis. 37 f-stopside ofnumberthe I -trk,is f 16,willthebeareain sharpwithinfocusthe (aboutTtwo ti16 fttopoints26 onft).either(Fig.
371
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