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Soligor TM User manual
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- Soligor
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- Soligor TM
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- User manual
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- English
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- 33
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We thank you for selecting our SOLIGOR SOLIGOR TM which has become your
TM as your companion and hope that it companion from today is equipped with a
gives you much pleasure and satisfaction for lens of extremely high resolution, a bright
a long time to come. and easy-to-use viewfinder, quick-return-
mirror, wide interchangeability of view-
finders and other distinctive features found
only on high grade cameras, and rightly
deserves being called a perfect SYSTEM
CAMERA.
It has, moreover, an almost noiseless
shutter and vibration-free mirror
mechanism, a compact and easy-to-hold
body, and a complete line of interchange-
able lenses and convenient accessories to
suit all occasions.
We firmly believe that it is able to mcet
any requirements of the amateur or pro-
fessional.
Before taking your first picture, however,
we earnestly advise you to read this Manual
carefully as it will enable you to make the
best use of the remarkable capabilities of
This SOLIGOR TM Camera.
TM STANDS FOR: THREAD MOUNT (PRAKTICA SCREW MOUNT 42mrr,i)
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NAME OF PARTS
Film Rewind Crank
Film Rewind Knob
Film Memory Dial
Pentaprism
Filn Counter
Film Winding Lever
Top Shutter Release Butt
Shutterspeed Dial
ASA Film Speed Diai
Focusing Ring
Diaphragm Scale
Diaphragm Finger Grips
Diaphragm Activating Bu
Preview Button
FP and X Flashcontacts
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Partial Avetage Light Measuring Interchangeable Finder System
The CdS meter of the SOLIGOR TM For a Single Lens Reflex system to manifest
measures a fair average of low lights while its fullest capacity, it is an absolute neccssity
cutting out the influence of the sky brightness. that its viewfinder be interchangcable with
The measuring area does nct covcr the entire other more convenient types for specific pur-
field of view but gives an accurate averagc of poses. If a viewfinder is not interchangeable, it
the low lit subjects, an additional prevention puts immediate limitations on such a camera.
against over or under-exposure. The SOLIGOR TM has viewfinders. which
can be interchanged, eyelevel-waistlevel- and
magnification types being among the types
available,
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A Compact Easy-To-Hold Body A Complete and Substantial Line of Inter-
Rounded corners and smart body, small and changeable Lenses and Accessories
light. The compact, easy-to-hold body is free The SOLIGOR TM's compact body has a
from vibration and enables you to shoot the number of excellent capacities and is an easy-
subject accurately frorn any angle. The to-use SLR Camera for amateurs and profes
SOLIGOR TM body is not only compact and sionals. The SOLIGOR TM is also completely
easy-to-hold but has an interchangeable finder furnished with many different types of inter-
system, and the capacity to accept a wide range changeable lenses; from 17mm to 800mm, and
of interchangeable lenses and accessories. This abundant accessories; tmd as a SYSTEM-
is the rcal proof of the excellency of a SLR CAMERA, it enables the owner to make the
Camera best use of thc unlimited capacities in every
field, such as documentruy records, close-ups
of documents and specimcns, copying, and
scientifical microscopic-photos of medical
science, industry and educatiorL
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1. Open the back cover 2. Insert film cartridge.
Pull all the way up on the rewind knob, and Push the rewind knob in and close back
the back cover will snap open. cover.
3. Set the correct ASA speed as indicated by 4. Wind film
the film manufacturer. window.
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the focus by turning the focusing 6. Push the diaphragm activating button
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Adjust the L:xposure cither by turning the
diaphragm ring or shuttcrspccds dial
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FILM LOADING
The 35mm film is advanced through rota-
tion of the sprocket and not by direct winding
of the spool; therefore, the ryrocket must
engage the film's perforation perfectly. To
check whether the film is advancing properly,
the rewind knob is first turned siightly to take
up any play in the film; then if the advance
lever is wound the rewind knob should rotate.
But if the rewind knob fails to turn, it indicates
that the film is not properly loaded and
requires reloadilg.
. Always load or unload the film in the shade.
If no shade is available, do it in the shadow Rapid of your own bodY.
. Whenever possible, avoid loading and un- Load
loading in a dusty place or at the seaside Spool
where shong salty wird may damage the
camera.
o When loading or unloading, take care not to
louch the shutler curtainr
Cartridge Perforation
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l. Open the back cover 2. Insert cartridge into film 3. Push back rewind knob to
Pull all the waY uP on the chamber original position
rewind knob, and the back Insert cartridge, taking care If the knob does not go all
cover will immediatelY snaP that the projecting end of the way down turn it a little
open. When the back cover is cartridge faces down. to the left or right.
opened, the film counter auto-
matically returns to "S" (start)
mark.
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4. Insert tip of film into the 5. Tum film advance lever un- Close the back cover, and
spool's film slit til perforations on both press in gently until You hear
Insert lbader of film. See sides of film are engaged the back cover snap-1ock into
that the sprocket engages the by the sprocket place.
film perforation. If one winding fails to
make sprocket catch the per-
forations on both sides of the
film, press shutter button and
wind again.
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trl- 9. As soon as you have loaded 7. Turn film advance lever B. When- film counter
several times to rvind uP dicates "1" it means film thc camcra, be sure to adjust
the fogged Portion of film loading is completed thc ASA speed i-ndicator (ASA counter 25 1600) on the shutter Shoot scvcral blanks and From here. film
continuc rvinding thc film will movc framc by lrame for spced dial to the ASA speed of
until film counter indicates each shot to indicatc thc num- the film you have loaded. Lift
have thc shutter speed dial and ro- " 1" Then, slightlY turn rc bcr of picturcs which
rvind knob in thc dircction of bccn takcn. tate it until the rcquired ASA
arro$, to lake up anY slack. spccd is opposite the indicator
mark.
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HOW TO USE THE WINDING LEVER
The Winding Lever, When Operated, The winding lever of the SOLIGOR TM is ol'
Simultaneously Performs Various Functions the single stroke, 180", type. Please make sure
1. The film is transporte d one frame to fully operate thc lever till it stops. Never use
2. Film counter moves up one number any force on the winding lever; u brokcn film
3. Shirtter is cocked for next exposure perforation could cause some resistance, and
force, used on the winding, could damage the
internal meohanism.
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SETTNG THE SHUTTER SPEED
- o Thc red "X" between 30 and 60 indicatcs
the shuttcr speed of approximately 1/45 sec.
for synchronzation with electronic flash.
SHUTTER WORKING RANGE BY ASA SPEED
| % % % x x /^ x"/""k,
25
50
To sc1 thc shutter spced, the shuttcr specd 204100
dial is turne d to the left or right until the 400
dcsircd specd numbt:r lines up with the shuttcr 800
spccd indicator. Thc dial rotates in cithcr 1,600
drrcc ti on.
o Thc marks "ts, 1,2. 1000" indicatc Shutter speed can be Iiccly changed bcforc
"Bulb, I scc., 1/2 scc.... 1/1000 sec." shut- or after winding.
tcr speed positions. When turning the shuttcr speed dial, sce that
o "B" (bulb) is lor long exposures with the it falls corrcctly tnto a click-stop position. If
shutter rcmaining opcn as long as thc button set to intermediate positions, the shutter
in dcprcssed will not opcrate at an accurate speed.
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EXPOSURE SYSTEM
A very rngenious system in the cxposnrc mctcr, which
accurately mcasures the light, that enters the camcra through
the lens, has been incorporated in the SOLIGOR TN{.
The sensing arca of' the exposure mclcr is invisibly placed
bchind thc mirror always in position 1br exposure rcading,
except lbr the split-second mirror action when taking a piclure.
The exposure meter system is cross-coupled and rcsponds
to shutter speed or lens diaphragrn adjustments. Flither
speed or lens diaphragm may be presclectcd rvith tl.re second
adjustmcnt used to set thc cxposure mcter.
An imporlant fact is the posilioning rl1'thc CdS ccll dircctly
behind the lens, as this obviously gives the most accuratc
"direct" light value and is less sensitive to cxtrancous light
entering through the cYePicce.
The exposure metcr of the SOLIGOR TM has becn
so designed as to cover the u'idcst possiblc range of exposurcs,
from llV 3 to llV lB f ilm ryccds fiom ASA 12 to ASA 6400. Correct cxposurc is casily obtaincd
and isvisible in thc vicwfindcr, an added feature fbr last rninutc adjustmcnts.
Thc SOLIGOR TM through the lens exposure system is ol the close-dorvn aperlurc and
partial averagc type, vcry convenicnt for a wide range of applications, and espccially convcnicnt in
macro-micro and closc-up photography, and u,hen using lenscs ol an unknolvn t'-stop number.
The exposure meter of the SOLIGOR TNI is provided r.vith a warning systcm lor over.gr
undercxposure, whiclt could be caused by eithcr too bnght or too dint light conditions. This rvarning
system is incorporated in tlic shutter spccd/ASA-speed dial. gtich ri,ill block whrn Jtten)ftins u\rgc
outside thls safety-zone. Flxtension ol this range can bc obtained by changing thc ASA-spccd diel. but
is not advisable when color hlm is loadcd in the camera.
The table on thc next pagc sliows the range rvithin rvhich optimum results crn be obtained.
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For exposure determination by measuring the light on the subjcct, it is a gencral rulc to givc a primc
importance to shutter speed, and determine f-aperture by lens diaphragm. In this case, the sequencc ol light
measuring is as follows.
(1) Determine shutter speed (2) Advrnee film (3) Press the diaphragm activat-
ing button
1. Set desired shutter speed.
2. Wind film advance lever to advance film.
3. Press diaphragm activating button to close the diaphragm.
4. Turn the diaphragm ring till the needle rcaches the ccntr:r position in the viclvfinder.
When prime importance is givcn to diaphragm opcning lbr such work like closc-ups or copying
diaphragm opening must be set first, and then adjust exposure by turning shuttcr spccd dial.
* The light acceptancc uea is not indicated in the flndcr, but is positioned as thc picturc (5) shorvs.
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(4) Set cxposurc bY turning dta (,s) Sensing area iind exposure (6)Exposure adjustmenl
phragm ring control mark in the finder cornplcted.
Whcn mcasuring light, it is not necessary to point thc light acccptance area to the subject, but decide on
picture composition as dcsired and measure the light as is done in the case of average light measuring.
* tt ttre power sourcc is cut, the mcter needle is in the downward (-) position as shown in picture (5).
* As thc sensins arcaof the SOLIGORTM is placcd behind the mirror, thcre is very little cxtraneous Iighl
entering liorn thc cycpicce, but it is advisable to hold thc camera firmly against your eyes.
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DIAPHRAGM SWITCH
One pressure of the diaphragm activating button closes the diaphragm and a second pressure
will open it again. The action of this button is as follows:
When the button is pressed after advance of the film, the diaphragm closes to the preselected
aperture. After release of the shutter button, the diaphragm opens again to full aperture.
If however, for any reason, such as refocusing, the diaphragm has to be re-opened before the
picture is taken, the button is to be pressed once aglin, which releases the diaphragm.
This switch'does not cut-off the battery current, which can only be performed by releasing the
shutter.
Subject rtu VIEWFINDERS
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PICTURE COMPOSITION AND VIEWFINDERS
VFI waistlevel finder is not only useful in r The viewfinder can be removed for inter-
low angle shooting but also very convenient changing by sliding it towards the rear,
in closc-ups, copying and microscopic tvork. while turning the viewfinder release dial
Morcover, it can be used in sidcway counter clockwise. To attach, match the
shooting. viewfinder's base to the camera's groove and
For close-up, copying and microscope slide it forward until it clicks into position.
shooting, use critical focuser VF3. This * When a reflex type finder is used, special
viewfinder when collapsed turns into a care should be taken to avoid light entering the
15-timcs magnifier for critical focusing at camera through the focusing screen which may
the centcr of the focusing screen. When cause incorrect exposure. Measure the light by
opened it becomes a 5-times magnifier for holding your camera close to your eye.
inspecting the entire picture area. * In the case of the VF-3 Finder, using the
Critical focuser VF4. This linder is Rubber eye-cup prevents extraneous light from
specifically designed for micrography with entering.
5-times magnifier and Diopter adjustment
from +3 to 4.
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FILM REWINDING
bY1. First. the film rewind 2. Irlip the rewind crank on 3 Open the back cover
release button on the base thc rervind knob and wind pulling the rewind knob
of the t amcra bodY is in thc direction of the all the way up, and then
pushcd in until a small arrou,. At the end of the take out the fihn cartridge'
click is heard. This button roll you will feel the Make certain that no film
need not bc hctd during resistance increasc and chips or dttst Particles are
rewinding. The film is now then suddcnly ccasc. Turn left in the crmera.
lree from the sProcket the rcwind crank several
whir'h hr: bcen advancing morc timc. to make certain
it, and is ready for rewind- the film has been entirelv
ing rcwound.
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HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA AND OPERATE SHUTTER RELEASE
To obtain a sharp picturc, the camera must Depress the shutter gently, while holding
be held properly. If thcre is camera shakc, good the breath for an instant.
pictures cannot be obtaincd even with the best Use the right eye to look into the view-
camera in thc world. finder.
Whethcr shooting in a vertical or hori- When using telephoto ienses avoid camera
zontal position, aim the camera at the subject shake by holding the lens barrel with the
with the elbows pressed against the body if left hand.
possible, but not too tightly, as this would Use a tripod when shooting at slow speeds.
stiffen the posturc.
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DEPTH OF FIELD
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* il} ,*# kwIf your picturc is such that you This is thc range that is in sharp focus lbr much reduced.
any particular distance and diaphragm setting. want both nearby and distant 6ljggls to be in
Relatively very little depth of lield is rcquired sharp focus, then the smallest possible dia-
when close-up subjects are focused on, but a phragm should bc used. Howcver, very fre-
great deal of depth of field is needed in the case quently, the composition of a picturc can be
of more distant subjccts- Closing the diaphragm improved by having the principal subject in
down increascs the dcpth of field, and opening sharp focus whilc other objects in the scene arc
the diaphragm up reduces the depth of field. soft and out of focus. This wlll de-emphasize
The depth of field also varics with thc lens used. di\lrecting brckground objects. rnd r'onccnlrrlc
Wide angle lcnses have lots of dcpth of field the viewer's attention on the principle subjcct.
whilc rvith telephoto lenscs the depth of field is
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