Sears KS 1000 User manual

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CONTENTS

Description of parts ................ 2
Specifications  ........................ 4
How to use your camera ......... 6
1. Inserting and checking the batteries ............. 8
2. Loading the film ................. 10
3. Setting the film speed ......... 13
4. Selecting the shutter speed  . 14
5. Meter/shutter "on-off" control ...................... 16
6. Setting the aperture ............ 17
7. The correct exposure .......... 18
8. Viewing and focusing ........... 22
9. Depth of field ..................... 23
10. Infrared photography ......... 25
11 Holding the camera26
12 Changing lenses27
13 Using self-timer29
14Using auto winder30
15Unloading film30
16 Multiple exposures31
17 Flash photography32
18Trouble shooting your camera35 ...................
19 Proper care of your camera37

CONGRATULATIONS
You have just purchased a fine camera that will give you many years of picture-taking
pleasure. The KS 1000 is a 35 mm SLR camera which assures you of superb optics,
outstanding mechanical performance and reliability which will justify your choice for
years to come.

Before using your KS 1000
 Please read this instruction booklet carefully and familiarize yourself with the equipment
and its features thoroughly. Your pleasure in using your KS 1000 will be greater if you
know your camera properly.

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37. Shutter Release Connection
38. Film Rewind Release Button
39. Film Take-up Spool 40. Winder Coupler
41. Positioning Hole
42. Back Cover
43. Film Pressure Plate (In the Viewfinder)
44. Microprism-image Band
45. Split-image Spot
46. Exposure Meter Needle
47. Shutter Speed Indicator
48. Battery Power Check Mark "C"
49. Aperture Readout Window

SPECIFICATIONS: Sears KS 1000

CAMERA TYPE ................. 35 mm SLR with metal focal plane shutter.

FILM FORMAT...................24 x 36 mm

FILM SIZE AND CAPACITY........35 mm perforated film in 12, 20, 24 or 36 exposures.

STANDARD LENS.............50 mm Auto Sears MC f/1.7 (Multi-coated), 5 groups, 6
elements Filter size: 52 mm screw-in type

LENS MOUNT.................."K" type bayonet with 65° rotating angle

SHUTTER.......................Vertically moving Copal FC-523 metal focal plane shutter with
speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec. plus B.

VIEWFINDER.................Fixed eye-level pentaprism, F-stop, shutter speeds, "B" (bulb),
exposure meter needle
(also acts as battery checker), shutter speed indicator and battery
check mark visible. Viewing magnification 0.88X. Field of view covers 93% of actual picture area.

FOCUSING.........................Diagonal split-image spot in microprism band surrounded
by Fresnel field.

EXPOSURE METER.................Three CdS photocells TTL full open metering for center-
weighted average light reading coupled to shutter speeds, film speeds and f-stops.

EXPOSURE COUPLING RANGE......EV3.5 to 18 (ASA 100 film with 50 mm f/1.7 lens)

FILM SPEED RANGE..................ASA 12 to 3200 (DIN 12 to 36)

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EXPOSURE METER POWER SUPPLY........Two 1.5V silver-oxide batteries, Mallory
MS76, Eveready S76 or equivalent).

FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION......X Synchronization for electronic flash unit at "B" and 1
sec. to 1/125 sec.

FLASH TERMINAL..................."X" flash terminal. "X" contact (with electric shock
prevention mechanism) on hot shoe for cordless electronic flash unit.

FILM LOADING......................Multi-slit easy loading.

FILM WIND..........................Single stroke film advance lever with 135° winding angle
(40° play).

FILM REWIND......................Engage film rewind by pressing film rewind button on
base of camera.

EXPOSURE COUNTER...........Additive, automatic resetting.

OTHER FEATURES...............Hot shoe, Depth of field preview button, Shutter release
lock (with film advance lever)
Meter on/off switch (with film advance lever) Battery check
ring (around shutter release button)
Multi-exposure button, ASA/DIN dial lock Cable release
socket Tripod socket

DIMENSIONS..................(Body only) Width:139.9 mm (5.51 inch), Height:91.3 mm
(3.59 inch) Thickness: 48.0 mm (1.89 inch)

WEIGHT.........................(Body only) 550 g (19.59 oz)

HOW TO USE YOUR CAMERA

1. Insert an Eveready S-76 battery (or equivalent).

2. Load the film.
Pull up the rewind knob to open the film compartment door, drop in the film cartridge
and push down the knob, turning it until it drops into place. Insert the end of the film
leader into the film take-up spool, making sure the perforations along the film edge are
hooked onto the teeth of the sprocket. Close the film compartment door and advance
the film and press the shutter button repeatedly until the number "1" appears in the
exposure counter window.

3. Set the film speed.
Depress film speed lock button and rotate the outer ring of film speed dial until the ASA/DIN number of the film you are
using is exactly opposite the index line on outer ring of film speed dial and click stops.

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4. Set the shutter speed.
When outdoors in bright or hazy sunlight, 1/125 second is generally suitable for most photographs.
When indoors in a well lit room, 1/60 second should be sufficient to capture you subject, depending
upon the film you are using.

5. Set the aperture.
Rotate f-stop ring until desired f-stop is opposite the aperture index line. F-stop selected
determines amount of light entering the lens.

6. Focus on your subject.
Rotate the focusing ring until the split image in the slit image spot forms a single image
or until the image in the microprism-image band appears sharp.

7. Turn on the exposure meter.
By pulling the film advance lever away from the camera body approximately 1/2 inch.

8. Set the exposure.
Align the exposure meter needle with shutter speed indicator in the viewfinder by
turning the aperture ring or the shutter speed dial.

9. Compose your picture and press the shutter release button.

INSERTING AND CHECKING THE BATTERIES

Remove battery compartment cover by unscrewing it counterclockwise
with a coin.

Place two batteries into the compartment with the plus + side down, as
illustrated in the battery holder of battery compartment cover. Make sure
that the batteries are correctly placed. If incorrectly placed, the exposure
meter needle in the viewfinder will not move at all.

Replace battery compartment cover by screwing it clockwise until it
stops, but do not force

Tips for Better Results:
Before loading, wipe off the surfaces of the batteries with a clean and dry cloth to ensure
they are free of fingerprints or stains.

When your camera is not used for a long period, remove the batteries and keep them
in a cool, dry place.

Replace the batteries about once a year.

Do not dispose of batteries in fire-they may explode.

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Check the power of the batteries after loading them. Turn the battery
check ring clockwise until it stops.

If exposure meter needle in the viewfinder
swings to battery power check mark "C",
the batteries have sufficient power. If the
needle doesn't move or stays below check
mark "C" the batteries must be replaced.
For replacement use Mallory MS76,
Eveready S76 or equivalent.

2. LOADING THE FILM

Pull up film rewind knob until back cover snaps open. Then, pull it out ill
the way to allow for insertion of the film cartridge. Swing open back
cover and place a film cartridge into film chamber.
Push down film rewind knob to its original position by turning film
rewind crank clockwise or counterclockwise so that film rewind shaft
engages film cartridge and locks it in place.

Insert the film leader
into one of the slots in
the film take-up spool.Insert the film leader into one of the slots in
To bring the slot into athe film take-up spool. To bring the slot into a convenient position,
convenient position, rotate film take-up spool rotate film take-up
in the direction of arrow with your finger. spool in the direction
of arrow with your
finger.

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Rotate film taste-up spool by advancing film advance lever to take up any slack in the
film. Be sure film tip is firmly hooked onto film take-up spool and that the holes on both
sides of the film are caught by the teeth on the film transport sprockets.

NOTE: The film must pass under the take-up spool when advanced.

Close and press back cover firmly until it snaps shut. Advance film advance lever two or
three times, after depressing shutter release button each time, until the number "1" is
opposite the index line in exposure counter. As you advance film advance lever, film
rewind knob will simultaneously rotate counterclockwise indicating that the film is
properly advanced. Your camera is now loaded and ready to go.

Tips for Better Results:
* Always load your camera in the shade or in a poorly-lit place.
Never in direct sunlight or other bright light.

3. SETTING THE FILM SPEED

Each type of film, color or black and white, has its own sensitivity to light. This
sensitivity is assigned by a numerical value described as a ASA rating (U.S.A. Standard)
or a DIN rating (Europe and most other countries). In most cases, both ASA and DIN
ratings are imprinted on the film package, as well as the data sheet packed with the film
and the film cartridge itself. The higher the film speed rating, the more sensitive the film
is to light; that is, less light is required for a proper exposure. The film speed, therefore,
is an important element in insuring that the through-the-lens metering system of your
camera determines the correct shutter speed and f-stop combinations for a given
lighting situation.

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Depress film speed lock button and rotate the outer ring of film speed dial until the ASA
(or DIN) number of your film is exactly opposite the index line on the outer ring of film
speed dial and click stops. For example, if the film is ASA 100, make the correct setting
at "100". Take your finger off film speed lock button to lock the film speed setting in the
camera. Below is a table of the available ASA/DIN ratings with the numbers represented
by the dots shown above them.

Tips for Better Results:

* Each time a film with a new film speed rating is loaded in your camera, the film speed
must be set to assure accurately exposed photographs.

4. SELECTING THE SHUTTER SPEED
The shutter controls the length of time the light is allowed to strike the film. The speed
at which the shutter opens and closes measured in fractions of a second that correspond
to the numbers c shutter speed dial. For example, "1000" is 1/1000 sec., "125" 1/125
sec., "4" is 1/4 sec., "1" is one full second and so on.
Simply turn shutter speed dial until the desired shutter speed is opposite shutter speed
index line.

Generally speaking, when shooting outdoors in bright or hazy sunlight, "125" (1/125
sec.) is suitable for most pictures. When taking your subjects in motion "250" '1/250
sec.) to "1000" (1/1000 sec.) should be used ... faster speeds will "freeze" extremely
fast moving subjects (sports, racing cars, etc.)

When indoors in a well-lit room, "60" (1/60 sec.) should be sufficient to take your
subject, depending upon the film you are using.

When in poorly-lit places, or to achieve the maximum depth of field, "30" (1/30 sec.) to
"1" (1 sec.) should be used. When set at "B", the shutter will remain open as long as
shutter release button is depressed (preferably by a cable release). The "B" setting is
used for long night exposures using street lights or electric signs as a light source, or
under poor lighting conditions when flash cannot be used.

Tips for Better Results:

When using slow speeds (below 1/30 sec.) and "B" setting, use a tripod and cable
release to minimize camera movement and prevent blurred pictures. Be especially
careful to minimize camera movement when using a telephoto lens.

Do not set shutter speed dial between marked speeds, but only at a click stop in
accordance with indicated speeds.

Shutter speed dial does not revolve between "1000" and "B".

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5. METER/SHUTTER "ON-OFF" CONTROL

Film advance lever controls exposure meter
"ON-OFF" and shutter release "LOCK-
UNLOCK" to protect your camera from
unnecessary depletion of the batteries and
accidental shutter release when not taking
pictures. Pre-advance with two click positions
in 20° an 40° angle and 135° advance angle
assures faster winding and permit continuous
operation for sequence photography. Choose
your suitable angle of 20° or 40° pre-advance
position. When film advance lever is moved to
"ON" position, the electric circuit is switched
on and shutter release button is unlocked.

Whenever picture-taking is completed, be sure to move film advance lever to "OFF"
position. The electric circuit is switched off an shutter release button is locked.

6. SETTING THE APERTURE

The lens opening determines the amount of light entering the lens and
exposing the film. The smaller the f-stop (f/2.0, f/2.8, etc.) the wider he
lens opening and the greater the amount of light entering the lens. The
larger the f-stop (f/16, f/11, etc.) the smaller the lens opening and the
smaller the amount of light entering the lens. As the lens opening is
moved from f/16 to f/11, the amount of light entering he lens is doubled.
As the lens opening is moved from f/2.0 to f/2.8 he amount of entering
light is cut in half. Rotate f-stop ring until the desired f-stop is opposite
the aperture index line. Click stops are provided to prevent accidental
movement from the setting made. If necessary, you may set f-stop ring
between two f-stops.

7. THE CORRECT EXPOSURE

Your KS 1000 has a built-in through-the-lens full aperture CdS exposure meter which
measures the light coming through the lens and enables you to set the proper exposure
for a given lighting condition. The correct exposure is obtained by setting the shutter
speed and f-stop (aperture) in the correct combination for the film, subject and lighting
conditions.
Set the desired shutter speed opposite shutter speed index line by rotating shutter
speed dial (Read "SELECTING THE SHUTTER SPEED"). Shutter speed indicator in the
viewfinder indicates the shutter speed you just set.

Move film advance lever to "ON" position.
Hold your camera, look at your subject through the view eyepiece and check exposure
meter needle.

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Rotate f-stop (lens opening) ring and align exposure meter needle with shutter speed
indicator. F-stop is visible through aperture readout window. If exposure meter needle
goes above shutter speed indicator, this means "overexposure"; select a faster shutter
speed or a smaller lens opening. On the contrary, if the needle goes below shutter speed
indicator, this means "under-exposure"; choose a slower shutter or a larger lens
opening.

If you want to use a specific f-stop for depth of field control, you may set the f-stop first
and then the shutter speed, while other procedures are the same as above. How your
subject turns out in the picture depends on the f-stop setting (Refer to "DEPTH OF
FIELD"). The chart shows the exposure value range (shutter speed and f-stop
combinations) of your camera's metering system for selected film speeds.

Compensation:
Though you learned how correct exposure is obtained, in unusual lighting conditions, the
desired effect or the correct exposure will not be obtained in the final picture and
exposure compensation is necessary.

Back-lit Subjects (when the light is behind the subjects):
1. Move close to the subject for meter reading, then, move back, focus and shoot.
2. If it is impossible to approach the subject, adjust either shutter speed or lens opening
to overexposure. When you adjust the lens opening, open up the aperture by 1 or 2
stops.

Spot-lighted Subjects and Dark Backgrounds:
1. Move close to the subject for meter reading, then move back, focus and shoot.
2. If it is impossible to approach the subject, adjust either shutter speed or lens opening
to underexposure. When you adjust the lens opening, close down the aperture by 1 or 2
stops.

Tips for Better Results:

When the shutter speed dial is set at "B" (Bulb), se the desired f-stop and expose
manually because metering with the built-in exposure meter is not possible.

Do not make an exposure setting by pressing depth of field preview button or turning
battery check ring because these will incorrectly influence the meter's reading

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Outside of the meter's coupling range, the exposure meter will not respond correctly.
For example, coupling range for ASA 100 film is from 1/4 sec. at f/1.4 to 1/1000 sec. at
f/16 (EV3 - 18). If the light is too dim, use supplementary lighting.

8. VIEWING AND FOCUSING

Since you are viewing through the lens, there
is no parallax problem... what you are viewing
in the viewfinder is exactly what will appear in
the final photograph. This enables you to
determine the exact composition of your
subjects before pressing shutter release button.
Even when you shoot close-ups, these is no
danger of accidentally cutting off a portion of
your picture

To assure the sharpest possible pictures, your KS 1000 has a three way focusing screen
with diagonal split-image spot, microprism-image band and fresnel field... select accor-
ding to your

Look into viewfinder eyepiece to compose your picture. Split-image focusing is helpful
for the subject with either vertical or horizontal lines. Rotate focusing ring until the split
image in split-image spot forms a single image. When it is out of focus, your subject is
split in two parts.

Microprism focusing is good for the subject which lacks clear vertical or horizontal lines.
Rotate focusing ring until the image in microprism-image band appears sharp.

You can also focus with any part of the area surrounding microprism-image band. This is
most useful when taking pictures with ultra telephoto lenses or in close-up photography
with bellows unit, macro lenses or extension rings because the other focusing aids may
darken appreciably.

DEPTH OF FIELD
When you focus on a specific subject, an area in front of and behind the subject will
appear acceptably sharp in your picture. This area of acceptable sharpness is called
"Depth of Field". The depth of field is determined by the f-stop you select and the
distance from the in-focus subject to the film plane. As you get closer to your subject, or
as you open your lens (for example, from f/16 to f/2.8(, the depth of field becomes
shallower. By stopping the lens down (for example, from f/2.8 to f/16(, the depth of
field becomes deeper. Knowing how to use depth-of-field allows the photographer to use
the principles of "selective focus" to eliminate unwanted foreground and background
objects from his photographs, and could mean the difference between a snapshot and a
successful photograph. The depth of field can be pre-determined in the following ways:

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Depth of Field Preview Button:

Pressing depth of field preview button will set the lens at the corre-
sponding opening you previously set on f-stop ring. This will enable you
to preview the area of acceptable sharpness in the picture you take. The
viewfinder will become dark corresponding to the f-stop you previously
set on f-stop ring. Depth of field preview button will automatically return
to its original position when you release it and the viewfinder will become
as bright as before.

Depth of Field Scale:

After you have set the lens opening and have focused the camera, the area
of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind your subject can also be
determined on depth of field scale. Locate on depth of field scale the two
numbers corresponding to the f-stop you have set on fstop ring.

The distance between these two f-stops on distance scale will be an area
of acceptable sharpness in your picture. For example, if your lens is
focused at 3 meters (10 ft.) and you shoot at 8 (f/8), the area of acceptable
sharpness will be from 2.2 m (7.3 ft.) to 5 m (16.5 ft), by reading distance
scale opposite both sides of the number "8" on the depth of field scale.

Tips for Better Results:

* Do not depress the shutter release button when depressing depth of field preview
button.

10. INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

For infrared photography using infrared films, a correction of distance
scale is necessary because infrared light waves focus on a plane slightly
behind that of visible light. When using infrared film you can compensate
for this difference by focusing slightly behind your subject.

First focus normally on your subject and note the camera-to-subject distance opposite
the distance index line on distance scale. Turn focusing ring until this camera-to-subject
distance setting is opposite the infrared index line. For example, if distance scale reads 5
m (16.5 ft) after focusing, merely shift the "5" (16) scale to the "•" (red) position.
Tips for Better Results:

* Infrared radiation varies with the degree of infrared light rays in the atmosphere.

* For exposure, follow the instruction sheets which are packed with the film.

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11. HOLDING THE CAMERA
Support the camera in the palm of the left hand, with the thumb and forefinger gripping
the focusing ring. The palm of the right hand should fit against the right side of the ca-
mera body with the forefinger resting near the shutter release button and the thumb on
the camera back.

Look through the viewfinder with the camera resting against the forehead to help steady
it, and the left elbow held in against the body.

As a general rule, the camera should not be hand held at shutter speeds slower than
1/60 second. This becomes particularly important when using lenses of longer than
normal focal length, where it may be necessary to use even faster speeds to eliminate
camera movement. At speeds slower than 1/60, a tripod is a must for the sharpest
photographs.

IMPORTANT:
When attaching the camera to a tripod that has a long attachment screw, adjust the
screw to less than 1/4 inch to prevent damage to the interior of the camera body.

12. CHANGING LENSES - This is a standard K-mount lens

To mount the lens on the camera:
Mount the lens by lining up the red dot on the
lens mount with the matching dot on the camera
mount. Grasp the lens firmly around the lens
barrel and turn it clockwise until it clicks into
place.

To remove the lens from the camera:
Grasp the lens firmly around the lens barrel in
one hand. With the other hand, hold the
camera body and press lens release lever and
turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops.
The lens now can be removed.

You can also change lenses easily without looking, even in the dark, by means of lens
locator node. Line up lens locator node with lens release lever and turn the lens
clockwise for mounting the lens. For removing the lens, press lens release lever and turn
the lens counterclockwise until lens locator node and lens release lever line up.

Tips for Better` Results:
Whenever a lens is mounted on the camera, make sure that the lens is perfectly
mounted.

Do not touch any of the internal parts or permit dust or dirt to enter the camera body
when removing or attaching lenses.

Protect the inside of the camera by putting on the body cap whenever the camera is
carried or kept with the lens removed.

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NOTE: A wide range of Sears interchangeable lenses including extremely wide angle
lenses, telephoto lenses and zoom lenses are available to enable you to expand the
pleasure of your picture-taking. Since the camera is designed to accept any lens with the
"K" type bayonet mount, your KS 1000 affords you the opportunity to select any
interchangeable lens or accessory of the "K" type bayonet mount available on the
market. Also aftermarket lenses by Vivitar, Soligor, Tamaron that are K-mount.

13. USING SELFTIMER

Your KS 1000 has a built-in self-timer which delays
the shutter release a maximum of 10 seconds. This
enables you to include yourself in your own
pictures and is also of benefit in taking close-ups or
photomicrographs where camera movement must
be avoided.

First, advance film advance lever. Then move self-timer lever counter clockwise.
According to the degree you have moved it, you can adjust the operating time. For the
maximum delay, move it until it stops. Press shutter release button to start the self-
timer moving.

Tips for Better Results:
You can set self-timer lever first, if you wish, and then advance film advance lever.
The camera should be placed on a tripod or other sturdy support when using self-timer.

When using a tripod with a long thread length (more than 5.7 mm), be careful not to
forcibly screw in the thread further than the depth of the socket.

Turn the self-timer lever to the original position with your finger to disengage the self-
timer setting.

14. USING AUTO WINDER
The Sears KS Autowinder can be used with the KS-1000 and KS Auto cameras. By
operating the shutter release button on, the winder, it can be used for rapid sequence
photography at approximate 2 frames per second (at shutter speed 1/125 sec.). By first
setting the selection switch you may choose frame-by-frame shots or rapid sequence
shots according to your needs. You can for instance capture the rapid movement in
sports, or the fleeting facial expressions that make your picture-taking a more enjoyable
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15. UNLOADING FILM

After the last picture on the roll of film has been taken, rewind the film
and unload your camera as follows:

Press film rewind release button.

Lift up film rewind crank and turn it clockwise until film rewind release
button stops revolving and you feel the film tension released. This
indicates that the film has been completely rewound into the cartridge.

Open back cover by pulling up film rewind knob.

Remove the film cartridge and have the film processed as soon as possible.

Tips for Better Result:

Always unload your camera in the shade or in a poorly-lit place, never in direct sunlight
or other bright light.

When you reach the end of the roll of film, film advance lever will tighten and refuse to
advance. If this happens, do not advance film advance lever by force for "just one more
shot", otherwise the film will be torn out of the cartridge.

Film rewind release button will remain in place once it is pressed, and return
automatically to its original position when film advance lever is advanced

16. MULTIPLE EXPOSURES

Your KS 1000 has a multi-exposure device
which allows you to make double exposures for
special effect and lots of creative fun.
Make the first picture in the normal way.
Release the lock by sliding the multi-exposure
Lock Lever to the left until the red dot appears.

For the second exposure, advance film advance
lever while pressing multi-exposure button
firmly with the other hand. This will set the
shutter for the second exposure without
advancing the film and exposure counter.

When multi-exposure shots are not required, be sure to lock the multi-
exposure Button by sliding the Multi-exposure Lock Lever towards the
right until the red dot disappears.

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Tips for Better Results:

Good results in multi-exposure depend on careful shutter speed and lens
opening setting. This means, in order to prevent overexposure of the final
picture, we suggest that the first picture should be underexposed by
adjusting either shutter speed or lens opening.

If you want, repeat the same action for the third exposure or more.

Whenever advancing the film advance lever for second exposure, make
sure that the multi-exposure button is pressed firmly with the other hand
and watch to see that exposure counter is not advanced, indicating that
multi-exposure picture is ready to be taken.

17. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
You can use a flash at night or in a dimly lit room as well as for supplementary lighting
in outdoor photography. The camera and electronic flash will be fully synchronized with
the shutter speed at "B" and 1 sec. to 1/125 sec. Cordless electronic flash unit.
If you are using an electronic flash unit with a built-in hot shoe contact, it can be
attached directly to hot shoe on top of the camera pentaprism. Exposure for flash
photography:
The exposure is determined by the guide number of the flash bulb or electronic flash
unit. The guide number represents a relationship between the light output of the flash
and the speed of the film. Guide numbers for flash bulbs can be found on the package
and guide numbers for electronic flash units are found in the technical specifications.
Using the guide number, you can determine the correct f-stop for a given flash situation
using the following formula:

F-stop = Guide number / Flash-to-subject distance

For example, if your flash unit has a guide number of 16 (m) or 52.8 (ft.) for the type of
film you are using, and your subject is 2 meters (6.6 ft.) from the flash unit as indicated
on distance scale after focusing, divide 16 (52.8) by 2 (6.6). The answer is 8; therefore,
set f-stop ring at 8 (f/8).
There are “newer” electric eye flash units that will automatically adjust the flash for the
distance to the subject. Smaller units have one F-stop setting, more expensive units
have multiple F-stop setting as well as more power for smaller f-stops.

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Tips for Better Results:


If you are using an auto electronic flash unit with power ratio control, follow the
instruction sheets packed with flash unit.
Most electronic flash units have a built-in dial or exposure table which enables you to
quickly compute f-stops based on flash-to-subject distances.
The Sears 8025 Auto Flash is available exclusively for use with the Sears KS Auto
camera for automatic flash photography.

18. TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR CAMERA

The proper operation of a precision instrument like the Sears KS 1000 camera requires
strict attention to the correct manipulation of controls. In many cases, the camera may
appear to malfunction simply because some small detail was overlooked, or the
operations were not in the proper sequence. Before you decide the camera is broken,
there are some things you can look for.

EXPOSURE METER NEEDLE WILL NOT MOVE TO TAKE READING.
Possible cause: Improper shutter speed/aperture combination for film and light
conditions. Try changing the shutter speed/aperture combination until needle
reacts. Or check to see that the correct type of battery is being used and has
been inserted correctly.

FILM COMPLETELY BLANK WHEN PROCESSED, INDICATED NO EXPOSURE HAS
BEEN MADE.
Possible cause:
Improper loading. Review section on film loading and be sure you are loading the
camera correctly with the film being securely attached to the take-up spool and winding
in the CORRECT DIRECTION, that is UNDER the take-up spool. Film may not have gone
through camera at all.

Problem: SELF TIMER DOES NOT OPERATE SHUTTER.
Possible cause:
Timer not rotated at least 90 degrees.


Problem: LENS VERY HARD TO REMOVE FROM CAMERA. STOP IMMEDIATELY!
Possible cause:  Pressure on film advance lever causing automatic diaphragm actuating
plate to press against pin on back of lens.
THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR LENS. DO NOT FORCE THE LENS!
Check to be sure the film advance lever is retracted.

Problem:
FLASH PICTURES BLANK OR PARTIALLY EXPOSED.
Possible cause: Improper shutter speed for the type of flash used, or improper cord
receptacle used for the type of bulb or shutter speed. Check Flash Synchronization Table
carefully.

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Problem: SHUTTER WILL NOT RELEASE.
Possible cause: Film advance lever not advanced far enough. A full stroke is necessary
to wind the shutter. However, a ratchet incorporated within the film advance mechanism
will allow you to accomplish a full wind in a series of short strokes.
If the problems above cannot be solved in the manners suggested, do not attempt to
repair the camera yourself. Take it to the nearest service center. A minor problem could
be aggravated by tampering.

19. PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA
Always carry your camera with its carrying case and neck strap.
Use the lens cap to protect the lens when not taking pictures.
Protect your camera from dust, dirt, water, rain, dampness, salt air and rough handling.

Never expose your camera to excessively high or low temperatures for an extended pe-
riod of time. In extremely hot climates, do not leave your camera inside closed automo-
biles during the daytime or in direct sunlight. In extremely cold climates, expose your
camera to the outer air only when in use... when using, expose your camera gradually to
the outer air to prevent the lens from clouding. If exposed to an extremely cold climate,
the exposure meter batteries may fail to operate properly. Keep your camera inside your
clothing until taking a picture.

Never touch the surfaces of the lens, metal focal plane shutter curtain, reflex mirror, etc.
with your fingers.
To clean the lens, gently wipe it in a circular motion with a lens cleaning paper or a soft,
clean and lintless cloth.

Do not wipe the camera body with chemicals, such as benzene, thinner, etc. Use only
soft cloth or cotton swab sprinkled LIGHTLY with alcohol on the camera body. Do not use
them on the lens because it can affect coating.

When your camera is not in use for an extended period of time, put the lens cap on,
remove the batteries, place your camera in its carrying case together with silica gel or
other desiccant and store it in a dry and cool place, Never store your camera in places
where the temperatures are excessively high or low.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera yourself. If service is necessary,
get in touch with your dealer.

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