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Sears KSX-1000 User manual
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You have just purchased a fine camera that will give you many
years of picture-taking pleasure. The KSX-1ooo is a 35 mm sLR
camera which assures you of superb optics, outstanding mechani-
cal performance and reliability which will justify your choice for
years to come.
Before using your KSX-1O00 .....
Please read this instruction booklet carefully and familiarize your-
self with the equipment and its features thoroughly. your pleasure
in using your KSX-1000 will be greater if you know your camera
thoroughly.
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NOMENCLATURE
1. Film Rewind Knob/
Back Cover Lock ReleaseKnob
2. Film Rewind Crank @ 3. Film Speed Dial (ASA/ISO) @
4. Film Speed Lock Button
5. Hot Shoe/FlashContact
6. Shutter Speed Index Line
7. Shutter Speed Dial
8. Cable ReleaseSocket
9. S h utter Release Button
10. Meter/Sfrutter"ON-OFF" I ndex Mark
11. Film Advance Lever
12. ExposureCounter
13. Neck Strap Eyelet
14. Self-TimerIndicatorLED Light
and Shutter ReleaseLED
15. Self-TimerLever
16. Lens ReleaseLever
17. Lens Locator Node
18. FocusingRing
19. DistanceScale
20. Depth of FieldScale
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ATTACHING THE STRAP
1. Put the Strap through the Strap Eyelet and adjust it to the cor-
rect length. (Fig. 1 )
Fig. 1
CHANGINGLENSES
To remove the lens from the camera
Keep the Lens ReleaseLever pressed in, and turn the lens in the di-
rection of the arrow (counterclockwise).(Fig.2l
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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 ( I ) .ark on
the Depth of Field Scale to the red dot on the camera body.
(Fig.3)
2. When the lens has engaged, turn it in the direction of the arrow
(clockwise)until it clicks into place.(Fig. a) Fis.3
* For convenience,when mounting the lens in the dark, you can
line up the Lens Locator Node with the Lens ReleaseLever.
tu * 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
iNfs" whenever the camera is carried or stored with the lens removed.
Fig 4
INSERTINGTHE BATTERIES
$s The exposure meter and shutter of this camera are powered by two
silver oxide or alkaline batteries, so it is important to insert the
batteries correctly for proper operation.
1 . Remove the Battery Compartment Cover by turning it counter-
clockwise with a coin. (Fig. 5)
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2. Place the batteries (packdd with the camera) as shown in the il-
lustration in the battery holder of the Battery Compartment
Cover.(Fig.6)
Replacement Batteries
a) Two SR-44 or Duracell MS-76 Silver Oxide batteries or equiva-
lent;
life span about 12 months under normal use .....OR
b) Two LR-44 Alkaline batteries or equivalent;
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life span about 6 months under normal use.@I * Since dirt or skin oils may cause a bad contact, wipe the bat-
teries 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 de-
creases and this will impair the functioning of the shutter and
exposure meter. In these cases, either warm up the batteries in
your hand or keep a spare set warm in your pocket, ready to in-
sert just before shooting.
* lf the Exposure Meter Needle in the Viewfinder does not move in
direct sunlight or other bright lights (with Advance Lever in "ON"
position),replace the batteries without delay.
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The camera will NOT operate if :
a) The batteries are insertefl incorrectly
b) The batteries are dead or low.
c) You failed to insert batteries.
lf the camera does not operate, always check your batteries.
INSERTINGTHE FILM
(Always avoid direct sunlight when inserting the film.)
1. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back Cover snaps open.
(Fig.7)
Fig.7 2. Insert the film in the Film Chamber and push the Film Rewind
Knob down to its former position.(Fig. 8)
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3. Insert the film leader into one of the slits on the Film Take-up
Spool. (Fig. 9)
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4. Advance the film, making sure that the sprocket holes on the
film are fully engaged on the Sprocket Teeth. (Fig. 10)
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5. Close and press the Back Cover firmly to lock it. Unfold the Film
Rewind Crank and turn it gently in the direction of the arrow
until the slack in the fi l m h a s b e e n t a k e n u p . ( F i g .1 1 )
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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,indicatingthat the film is properlyadvancing.(Fig.12)
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In cold conditions,the film leader may become hard and brittle.
Warm the leader in your hands before insertion.
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SETTINGTHE 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 descrrbed
as an ASA or ISO rating. In most cases, both ASA or ISO 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 re-
F i g .1 3 quired for a proper exposure. The film speed, therefore, is an impor-
tant element in insuring that the through-the-lensmetering system
of your camera determines the correct shutter speed and f-stop
combinationsfor a given lightingsituation.(Fig. 1 3)
Depress film speed lock button and rotate the outer ring of film
speed dial until the ASA/lSO number of your film is exactly oppo-
site the index line on the outer ring of film speed dial and click
stops. For example, if the film is ISO 1OO,make the correct setting Fis. 14
at" 1O0". Take your finger off the film speed lock button to lock the
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film speed setting in the camera.(Figs. 14 and 15)
* Each time a film with a new film speed rating is loaded in your
camera,the film speed must be set to assure accuratelyexposed
photograPhs.
SELECTINGTHE SHUTTER SPEED
The shutter controls the length of tlme the light is allowed to gtrike
Fis. 1 5 the filn TF speed at which the shutter opens and closes is meas-
ured in fractions of a second that correspond to the numbers on
" 1 ,OOO"is 1 / 1 O O Os e c . ," 1 2 5 " the shutter speed dial. For example,
is 1/ 125 sec.,"8" is 1/8 s e c . ,a n d s o o n '
Simply turn the shutter speed dial until the desired shutter speed is
set opposite the shutter speed index line. (Fig. 1 6)
Generally speaking, when shooting outdoors in bright or hazy sun-
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your subjects,depending upon the film you are using. When in poorly-
lit places, or to achieve the maximum depth of field, "3o" (1/30
Sec.)to "8" (1 l8 Sec.)should be used. When set at "8", the shutter
will remain open as long as shutter releasebutton is depressed (pre-
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ferably by a cable release). The "8" setting is used for long night ex-
posures using street lights or electric signs as a light source,or under
poor lighting conditions when flash cannot be used.
* When using slow speeds (1 /3O sec. and below) and "8" 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 accordancewith indicated speeds.
* The shutter speed dial does not move between "l OOO"and "8".
M ETER/SHUTTER"ON-OFF" CONTROL
The film advance lever controls the exposure meter "ON-OFF" and
shutter release "LOCK-UNLOCK" to protect your camera f rom
unnecessary drain of the batteries and accidental shutter release
when not taking pictures.
Fig.17
When the film advance lever is moved to the "ON" position (Fig. 17
with red dot exposed), the electrical circuit is switched on and the
shutter release button is unlocked.
Whenever your picture-taking is completed, be sure to move the
film advance leverto the "OFF" position (Fig. 18 with red dot cover-
ed). The electrical circuit is switched off and the shutter release
F i g . 1 8 button is locked.
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* + to prevent unnecessary consumption of the batteries,be sure to
move the film advance lever to the "OFF" position when not
ustng your camera.
SETTINGTHEAPERTURE
The lens opening d"..1!q.in"t th" ttount of nt
and exposing the film. The smaller the f-stop number (f12.8, f l2.Ol
the@opening and the greater the amount of light
entering the lens. The larger the f-stop number (f/11 , f 116ll,the
smaller the lens opening and the smaller the amount of light enter-
ing the lens. As the lens opening is moved from tl16 to f l1 1, the
amount of light entering the lens is doubled. As the lens opening is
moved from f l2.O totl2.8 the amount of entering light is cut in half.
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Rotate the f-stop ring until the desired f-stop is opposite the aper-
ture index line. Click stops are provided to prevent accidental
movement from the setting made. lf necessary, you may set the
f-stop ring between two f-stops. (Fig. 1g)
VI EWFINDER IN FORMATION
1. Microprism-imageBandF i s .1 9
2. Split-imageSpot
3. Exposure Meter Needle
4. Shutter Speed Indicator
THE CORRECTEXPOSURE
Your KSX-10O0has a built-inthrough-the-lensfull apertureCdS
exposure meter which measures the light coming through the lensFis.20
and enables you to set the proper exposure for a given lighting con-
dition. 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 the shutter speed index line
by rotating the shutter speed dial (Read "SELECTINGTHE SHUT-
TER SPEED"). The shutter speed indicator in the viewfinder moves
according to the shutter speed you set.
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Move the film advanceleverto the "ON" position'(Fig.17)
Hold your camera,look at your subjectthrough the viewfindereye-
pieceand check the exposuremeter needle.
Rotatethe f-stop (lens opening)ring and align the exposuremeter
needlewith the shutterspeed indicator.(Fig. 21) lf the exposure 1
meter needlegoes above the shutter speed indicator(Fig. 22), this .l
means "overexposure";select a faSter shutter speed or a Smaller U
lens opening. On the contrary,if the needlegoes below the shutter
speed indicator,this means "under-exposure"(Fig. 23); choosea
slower shutter speed or a larger lens openinguntil the exposure
meterneedleis in linewith the shutterspeedindicator.
ln the viewfinder:
lli:\\ ffia @ wg @ x
Correct exposure Over-exposure Under-exposure
Fig.21 Fis.22 Ftg.23
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ExposureCompensation \
In some unusuallightingconditions,the correctexposurewill not
always be obtainedand exposurecompensationis necessary.This
I may happenin the followingsituations.
Back-lit subjects (with bright background surrounding darkerI subject):
1. Move closeto the subjectfor meter reading,alignthe exposureJ meter needle on the shutter speed indicator then move back,
focus and shoot.
2. lI it is impossibleto get closerto the subject,adjust either shut-
ter speed or lens opening to over-exposure.When you adjust
the lens opening,open up the apertureby 1 or 2 stops.
Spot-lighted subjects and dark background
(a dark background surrounding a brightly lit subject):
1. Move closeto the subjectfor meter reading,alignthe exposure
meter needle on the shutter speed indicator then move back,
focus and shoot.
2. lf it is impossibleto get closerto the subject,adjust either shut-
ter speed or lens openingto under-exposure.When you adjust
the lens opening,closedown the apertureby 1 or 2 stops.
* When the shutterspeeddial is set at "B" (Bulb),set the desired
f-stopand exposemanuallybecausemeteringwith built-inexpo-
sure meter is not possible.
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HOLDINGTHE CAMERA
Hofding the camera correctly to minimtze camera movement when
shooting is very important. (Fig.24l
1. The camera should be positioned on the palm of your left hand
@_ so that you can use your fingers to turn the Focusing Ring of the
lens easily.
2. The index finger of your right hand should rest lightly on the
Shutter ReleaseButton, 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
Fis.24 blurred or tilted shots.
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FOCUSING
Look through the Viewfinder to compose your picture and focus by
turning the Focusing Ring.
You can focus either by using the center Split-image Spot or the
Microprism lmage Band that surrounds the center circle.
Split-image Focusing
When the split image in the Split-image Spot forms a single image,
the subject is in focus. (Figs. 25 and 261 The diagonal line in the
center will "split" the upper and lower portions of your subject out
of alignment when the subject is not in focus. Turn the focusing
ring on the lens until the upper and lower portions are perfectly
aligned in a single image.
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Microprism Focusing
When the subject loses its "shimmering" effect within the band
and becomes very sharp, the subject is in focus. (Figs. 25 and 26\
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REWINDINGTHE FILM \
(Always avoid direct sunlight when unloading the film).
After the last picture on the roll of film has been taken, rewind the
film as follows:
1. Push-in the Film Rewind Release Button on the bottom of the
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camera, and it will remain locked into position.(Fig.27l
2. Unfold the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the direction of the
Fis.27 arrow. When the film has been completely rewound, the tension
of the Film Rewind Crank is released and it will revolve freely.
(Fig.281
3. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob to its fullest extent and the Back
Cover will open. (Fig. 29l, Remove the film, push the Film Re-
wind 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 attempt to wind the film beyond the availablenumber of Fis.28
frames, the Film Wind Lever may get stuck midway and the Film
Rewind Button cannot be locked in the down position. lf this
should happen, rewind the film while keeping the Film Rewind
Button pressed down with your finger.
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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 synchronizedwith the shutter speed at
"8" and 1 18 sec. to 1 1125 sec.
Attach the flash unit directly to the "hot Shoe" on top of the
Fis. 3O camera.(Fig. 30)
* "125" (11125 sec.)on the shutter speed dial is marked in red as
a reminder that this is the correct speed for electronic flash
synchronization.(Fig. 31 )
* Do not use other makes of flash units that have special signal
pins exclusivelyfor their cameras, as this may damage the cir-
cu itry of the ca m era.
lf you use Sears automatic flash unlts;
F i s . 3 1 * You don't have to set the f-stop on the camera each time, de-
pending on the camera-to-subjectdistance. Once it is set, the
flash unit automatically controls the amount of light for correct
exposure.
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* When using a Sears flash "dedicated" to this camera, when the
flash is fully charged,the Flash Ready Red LED light will light up
in the viewfinder frame. (Fig.32l You don't have to remove your
eye from the camera to see if the flash is recycled and ready for
the next shot. With "non-dedicated" type electronic flashes,the
flash-ready light in the camera viewfinder will not operate. In
that case, check the flash-ready light on the flash unit itself.
Manual type flash unit photography.Fis.32
* Most electronic flash units have a built-in dial or exposure table
on the back of the flash which enables you to quickly select
F-stops based on flash-to-subject distance.
For more involved flash photography, the proper exposure is deter-
mined by the guide number of the 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 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-subjectdistance.
For example,if your flash unit has a guide number of 56 (lSO 100,
ft) for the type of film you are using and your subject is 7 ft from the
flash unit as indicated on Distance Scale after focusing,divide 56
bV 7. The answer is 8; therefore, set the F-stop Ring (2l]r to 8-(f/8).
* lf you are using an auto electronic flash unit with power ratio
control, follow the instruction sheets packed with the flash unit.
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SELF-TIM ER PHOTOGRAPHY
Your KSX-1OOOhas a built-in self-timer which delays the shutter
release a maximum of 1O seconds. This enables you to include
yourself in your own pictures and is also of benefit in taking close-
ups or photomicrographswhere camera movement must be avoid-
ed.
Fis. 33 1 . First,advance the Film Advance Lever.
2. Then move Self-Timer Lever counterclockwise(Fig. 33).
According to the degree you have moved it, you can adjust the
operating time. For the maximum delay, move it until it stops.
3. Press the Shutter ReleaseButton to start the self-timer moving.
Then the self-timer LED lights up to indicate the self-timer is
activated. (Fig. 341 About 1O seconds later, the Shutter will be
releasedand the picture taken.
You can set the self-timer lever first, if you wish, and then ad-
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vance the film advance lever.
* The camera should be placed on a tripod or other sturdy support
when using the self-timer.
When using a tripod, do not try to force a long screw into the
socket. (The screw length should be lessthan 1 14".1
lf the film has not been advanced,the self-timerwill not operate.
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