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Sears KSX User manual
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- Sears KSX
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CO N G RATU LATIO NS !
You have just pgrchased a fine camera that will give you many years
of p'icture-taking pleasure. The KSX 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.
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Please read this instruction booklet car:efullyand familiarize yourself
with the equipment and its features thoroughly. Your pleasure in
using your KSX will be greater if you know your camera properly.
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
1. Film Rewind Knob/Back Cover Lock ReleaseKnob
2. FIIm Rewind Crank
3. Film Speed Dial (ASA)/
@@ ExposureCompensationDial oe @ @@@ @e o l@l @l 4. Film Speed Lock Button
5. Flash Ready Signal Contact
6. Hot Shoe/FlashContact
7. Shutter Speed Index Line
8. Shutter Speed Dial
9. Automatic ExposureLock Button
10. Cabfe ReleaseSocket
11. Shutter ReleaseButton @
12. Shutter"ON-OFF" Index Mark
13. Film Advance Lever @
14. ExposureCounter
15. N eck Strap Eyelet
16. Self-timerLever
17. Lens ReleaseLever
19. Lens Locator Node
19. FocusingRing
20. DistanceScale @ @ @21. Depth of Field Scale
22. F-Stop Ring
23. Sprocket Teeth
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SPECIFICATIONS:Sears KSX
CAMERA TYPE
with electronicmetal focal plane shutter
FILM FORMAT 24 x 36 mm
Ff LM SIZE AND CAPACITY..... .. 35 mm perforatedfilm in 12,20,24 or 36 exposures
STANDARD LENS ......50 mm Auto Searsf/2.O,5 groups,6 elements
Filtersize: 52 mm screw-intype
LENS MOUNT.. "K" type bayonetwith 65o rotatingangle
SHUTTER ..j..... .. Vertically moving Copal CCS-E electronically
. controlledmetal focal plane shutter
Automatic electronicshutter: continuouslyvariable
speedsfrom LT (approx.8 sec.) to 1/1OOOsec.
Manual electronicshutter: steppedspeedfrom 4 to
1/1OOOsec.
Manual mechanicalshutter without batteries: "8"
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vf EWFTNDER. :[; shutterspeeds,,'A,,
(automatic),"e" (bulb),"X" (1/gO sec.),exposure
meter needle,shutter speed indicator.
Viewing magnification0.83X
Field of view covers 93% of actual picture area Flashready lamp (LED) + I
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FOCUSING.... .....Diagonal split-image spot in microprism band
surroundedby Fresnelfield
EXPOSUREMETER..... ......Three CdS photocellsTTL full open metering for
center-weightedaverage light reading coupled to
aperture-priorityautomatic exposuresystem
EXpOSURECOUPLING RAI'.!GE EV 3 to 17 (ASA 1OOfilm with 5O mm f/2.0 lens)
FfLM SPEED RANGE . ASA 12 to 32OO(DlN 12 to 36)
EXPOSUREMETER POWER SUPPLY.......Two 1.5V silver-oxidebatteries (Mallory M576,
. Eveready576 or equivalent)
FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION....... ......X synchronizationfor electronicflash unit at "8", "X"
(1/9O sec.)and 4 sec. to 1/125 sec.
AUTOMATIC FLASH CONTROL,.. . With Sears8025 Auto Flash,set shutterspeeddial at
Auto and it will set shutter speed 1/9O sec.
automaticallY.
Manuallyset the aperturering to the same aperture
set on flash.
FLASHTERMINAL.....
mechanism)on hot shoe for cordlesselectronicflash
FfLM LOADTNG........:....
FILM WIND .......Singlestrokefilm advanceleverwith 135o winding
angle (4O' play)
Automatic winding possibleby mounting Sears KS
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1. INSERTING THE BATTERIES
Remove battery compartment cover by unscrewing it counter-
clockwise with a coin.
place two batteriesinto the compartment with the plus @ side down,
as illustrated in the battery holder of battery compartment cover.
Make sure that the batteriesare correctly placed. lf incorrectlyplac-
ed, 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 batterieswith a clean
and dry cloth to ensure they are free of fingerprints or stains.
* sh utter release button can be pressed without batteries.
However, the shutter will not open and the mirror will stay up.
To put the mirror back to its proper position, turn the shutter
speed dial to "X" Or "8". lf you wish tO take picture withOut
batteries, use "X" fi/9O sec.) or "8"'
* When your camera is not used for a long period, remove the
.batteriesand keep them in a cool, dry place.
* Replace the batteries about once a year'
* Do not dispose of batteries in fire-they may explode.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
2. LOADING THE FI!.M Pull up film rewind knob until back cover snaps open. Then, pull it out all the way to allow for insertion of the film cartridge. Swing open back cover and place a film cartridge into film chamber. www.orphancameras.comView original page 11
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Push down film rewind knob to its original position by turning film rewind crank clockwise or counterclockwise so that film rewind sha,ft engages film cartridge and locks it in place. Insert the film leader into one of the slots in the film take-up spool. To bring the slot into a convenient position, rotate film take-up spool in the direction of arrow with your'finger.View original page 12
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Rotate film take-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 in the index line in
exposure counter. As you advance film advance lever, film rewind
knob will simultaneouslyrotate counterclockwiseindicating that the
film is properly advanced. Your camera is now 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.
* When making blank exposures with shutter speed dial set at
"AUTO", set f-stop ring to the smallest f-stop (the largest lens
opening) so that you can make next blank exposure quickly
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3. SETTING THE FILM SPEED Each type of film, color or black and white, has its own sensitivityto light. This sensitivityis assigned by a numericalvalue describedas a ASA rating (U.S.A. Standard)or a DIN rating (Europeand most other countries). In most cases, both ASA and DIN ratings are imprinted on the film cartridge itself. The higher the film speed rating,the more sensitivethe film is to light; that is, less light is required for a proper exposure. The film speed, therefore, is an important element in in- suring that the through-the-lens metering system of your camera determines the correct shutter speed and f-stop combinations for a given lighting situation. Depress film speed lock button and rotate the outer ring of film speed dial until the ASA (or DIN) number of your film is exactlyoppositethe index line on the outer ring of film speed dial and click stops. For ex- ample, if the film is ASA 1OO,make the correct setting at "1OO". Take your finger off film speed lock button to lock the film setting in the camera. The scale representingthe relation between ASA and DIN numbers is illustratedon the inside of back cover.View original page 14
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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 accuratelyexposed
ph otog rap hs.
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4. SELECTINGTHE 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 is
measured in fractions of a second that correspondto the numbers on
shutter speed dial. For example, "1000" is 1/1OOOsec., "125" is
1/125 sec.,"4" is 1/4 sec.,"1" is one full secondand So on. The "2"
and "4" marked in yellow green stands for two and four seconds
respectively. In automatic exposure operation, the correct shutter
speed is set automatically. For manual exposure operation, simply
turn shutter speed dial until the desired shutter speed is set opposite
shutter speed index line.
To operate shutter speed automatically, set shutter speed dial on
"AUTO" setting. Press the automatic exposure lock button to dis-
engage dial lock when changing from "AUTO" to a desired shutter
speed.
When selectingyour own shutter speeds,we suggest the following:
When shooting outdoors in bright or hazy sunlight, "125" fi/125
-sec.)is suitable for most pictures. When taking your subiects in mo-
tion "25O" (1/ZSO sec.)to "1OO0" (1/1OOOsec.)should be used.....
faster speed will "freeze" extremely fast moving subjects (sports, rac'
ing cars, etc.). When indoors in a well-lit room, "60" n/60 sec.)
should be sufficientto take your subject,dependingupon the film you
are using. When in poorly-lit places, or to achieve the maximum
depth of field, "30" (1/3O sec.)to " 1" (1 sec.)should be used' When
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set at "8". the shutter will remain open as long as shutter release
button is depressed(preferablyby a cable release). The "B" setting is
used for long night exposuresusing street lights or electricsigns as a
light source, or under poor lighting conditionswhen flash cannot be
used. When set at "X", the shutter operates at 1/9O sec' This setting
is used when the batteries don't have sufficient power or when you
are taking pictures without batteries. Flash photography is also pos-
sible at this setting.
Tips for Better Results:
* When using slow speeds (below 1/3O sec.) and "B" setting, use
a tripod and cable release to minimize camera movement and
prevent blurred pictures. Be especially carefull to minimize
camera movement when using a telephoto lens.
* When shutter speed dial is set at "B" or "X", set the desired f-
stop and expose manually becausemetering with the built-in ex-
posure meter is not possible. '
* 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 "AUTO" and "8". l
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ON-OFF5. METER/SHUTTER 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. 40" pre-advancewith two click positions in 20" and 40" angle and 135o advanceangle assurefasterwinding and permits 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 complete, be sure to move film advance lever to "O F F" position. The electric circuit is switched off and shutter release button is locked.View original page 18
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Rotate f-stop ring until the desired f-stop is opposite the aperture index line. Click stops are provided to prevent accidentalmovement from the setting made. lf necessary,you may set f-stop ring between two f-stops. 7. THE CORRECT EXPOSURE Automatic Exposure: Your KSX has a built-in through-the-lens full aperture CdS exposure meter coupled to aperture-priority automatic exposure control system which selects and sets correct shutter speed automatically for correct exposure. Turn shutter speed dial until the "AUTO" is set opposite shutter speed index line. Shutter speed indicatorin the viewfinderindicates " A", showing that the camera is set for automatic exposure control. For pre-selecting the aperture, refer to the following rough guide when using ASA 100 film: Outdoors in bright sunlight f/8.o to f /16 Cloudy weather or in shade f/2.8 to f/5.6 lndoors t/1.4 to f/4.OView original page 20
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Now you should check the exposure before shooting. After moving
film advance lever to "ON" position, press shutter release button
lightly half way down until the exposure meter needle begins to
move. The exposure meter needle in the viewfinder indicates the
shutter speed you will be shooting at. lf the needle goes above 7
"1OOO", close down the aperture until the needle moves below
"1OOO". lf the needle goes below "B'X". open up the aperture until I
the needle moves above "8.X"'
Tips for Better Results:
* At slow speeds (below 1/30 sec.), use tripod or other firm
support to prevent eamera movement and blurred pictures. In
shootingwith a telephoto lens. be carefulto minimizethe camera @ shake in particular. When using telephoto lenses.a good rule of
thumb is "use a shutter speed faster than 1/tocal length of the
lens". For example, with a 135 mm lens, use a shutter speed
faster than 1/125 sec. Otherwise a tripod is suggested.
* The shutter speed is automatically determined at any speed
within the range of approximately 8 sec' to 1/1OOO sec',
according to the lighting conditions of your subject. d @
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lf 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 previously. How your subject turns out in the picture depending on the f-stop setting (Refer to "DEPTH OF FIELD"). Exposure Compensation Dial for Automatic Exposure: The dial is used when exposure compensation (intentionalover- or under-exposure)is necessary in automatic exposure operation. In unusual lightingconditions,for both automaticand manual exposure, the desired effect or the correct exposure will not be obtained in the final picture and exposure compensation is necessary. Lift up the outer ring of exposurecompensationdial and rotate it until the index line on the ring is oppositethe correspondingnumber you desire (+2, + 1, - 1 , - 2 ) a n d c l i c k s t o p s . Back-lit Subjects (when light is behind the subjects): Set the dial at + 1 or + 2. Spot-lighted Subjects and Dark Backgrounds: Set the dial at - 1 or -2. www.orphancameras.comView original page 23
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Tips for Better Results:
* when exposure compensation is unnecessary, be sure to set
exposure compensationdial at "0".
* Do not set exposure compensation dial between marked
numbers. but at a click stop in accordance with indicated
numbers only.
Exposure Compensation for Manual Exposure:
Back-lit Subjects (when light is behind the subiects):
1. l./love close to the subject for meter reading, then, move back,
focus and shoot.
2. lf it is impossible to approach the subject, adjust either shutter
speed or lens opening to over-exposure. 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 subiect for meter reading, then move back,
focus and shoot.
2. lf it is impossible to approach the subject, adiust either shutter
* speed or lens opening to under-exposure. When you adjust the
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8. VIEWING AND FOCUSING
Since you are viewing through the lens,there is no parallaxproblem...
what you are viewing is exactly what will appear in the final
photograph. This enables you to determine the exact composition of
your subjects before pressing shutter releasebutton. Even when you
shoot close-ups,there is no danger of accidentallycutting off a
portion of your picture. To assurethe sharpestpossiblepictures,your
KSX has a three way focusing screen with diagonal split-image
spot, micro-prism-imageband and fresnel field...select accordingto
your subject.
ln focus
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-imageband appears sharp.
you can also focus with any part of the area surrounding
microprism-image band. This is most useful when taking pictures
Out of focus with ultra telephoto lenses or in close-up photography with bellows
unit, macro lenses or extension rings becausethe other focusing aids
may darken appreciablY.
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9. DEPTHOF FIELD
When you focus on a specific subject, an area in front of and behind
the subject will appear acceptably sharp in your Ficture. 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 infocus
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.
Depth of Field Scale:
After you have set the lens opening and have focused the camera,the
area of acceptablesharpnessin front of and behind your subject can
also be determined on depth of field scale. Locate on depth of field
scale the two numbers correspondingto the f-stop you have set on
f-stop ring. The distance between these two f-stops on distance
scale will be an area of acceptablesharpnessin your picture. For
example, if your lens is focused at 6.7 feet (2 meters) and you shoot
at 16 (f/ 16), the area of acceptablesharpnesswill be from 5 ft. (1.5
m) to 1O.7 ft.8.2 m), by readingdistancescale opposite both sides
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Tips f or Better Results:
* D o not depress the shutter release button when depressing
depth of field Preview button.
10. INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY
For infrared photographyusing infraredfilms, a correctionof 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 sub-
ject.
First focus normally on your subject and note the camera-to-subject
distance opposite the distance index line on distance scale. Turn fo-
cusing ring until this camera-to-subjectdistance setting is opposite
the infraredindex line. For example,if distancescale reads 16.5 ft. (5
m) after focusing, merely shift the " 16" (5) scale to the " J' (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 and expose manually because metering with the
built-in exposure meter is not possible.
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