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Voigtlander VSL-1 User manual
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2 0 l n d e x f u r F i l m e m p f i n d l i c h k e i t 21 Steckschuh mit Mittenkontakt 2 2 B l e n d e n s k a l a 23 Hauptschalterfur MeBwerk 24 Schnellspannhebel (in Bereitschaftslage) 25 Rotpunkt am Kamerabajonett + Fig. G 26 Rotpu n kt am Objektivbajonett -+ Fig. G 27 Sucherokular 28 BildzdhIwerk 2 9 F i l m m i t n e h m e r 30 Lager fur Filmpatrone 31 Zahntrom mel 32 Aufwickelspu le 33 VerschluBdeckel fur Batteriefach 34 Rtickspulsperre 35 Stativgewind e 1/t" 36 Batteriefach (Bitte hierzu auch Seite 60 aufschlagen)View original page 2
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Einzelteile und Funktlon
I Ose frir Tragriemen
2 Auslosermit Drahtauslosergewinde
3 Fensterfur Blendeneinspiegelung
4 Fensterfur BelichtungsmeBmarke
5 Rricksp/tlknopfmit -Kurbel
6 Spannhebelfur Selbstausloser
7 Startknopffur Selbstausloser
8 BlendenschlieBtaste
9 Sperrknopfftir Bajonettentriegelung
10 B litzkabelanschIuB
11 Blendeneinstellring
12 Indexfur Entfernungund Blende
13 Entfernungsskalain Meterund Feet
14 Infrarotmarke
15 Schdrfentiefenskala
16 Entfernu ngseinstelIring
17 lndex ftir Zeitstellknopf
18 Zeitstellknopf
14 15 19 Einstellringfrir Filmempfindlichkeitin DIN/ASA
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Remddes Observations
Placer le levier d'armementen position * page 42
"pr6t d op6rer,'
Choisirun temps de pose pluscourtou plus * page 42
long
Remplacer la pile ou la mettre a I'endroit - page 41
Seulementenfoncer latouche avec + page 42
mesurea diaphragmereel
Choisir un autre temps de pose * page 42
Actionnerle levier d'armementd fond - page 40
Tourner le levier du retardateurd fond * page 47
Reglerle tempsde posesur i 169lage sur 0 allume -+ trop tot pag e 48
Reglerle temps de pose sur 0 169lagesur i allume
trop tard -> page 48
Reglerle tempsde posesur I ou sur 0 -+ page 48
MesurerI'expositionsur une partie
importantedu sujet
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Regler correctementla rapidit6 de f ilm + page 40
Chargercorrectementle film, armer Controle d'entrainement
progressivement,pas trop vite du film; -+ page 40
Choisirun tempsde posepluscourt -+ pag e 41
PoserI'appareilsur un piedou sur un -+ pag e 41
support
Charger le film correctement -+ page 40
Enlever le morceau de film dechi16; tailler -+ page 40
une nouvelle amorce et recharger le film
Ne pas forcer le levier,maintenirla s6curit6 Au cas oU le film s'est
enfonc6e,rebobinerun peu le film, achever d6tach6du noyaude la
la coursedu levier cartouche:ouvrir I'appa-
reil dans ltobscurit6,re-
bobinerle film a la main
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Batterie elnlegen )Film einlegen (nichtim direktenSonnenlicht)
VerschluBdeckel33 durch Linksdrehenbis zum Anschlaglosen.
Rrickspulknopf5 soweit herausziehenbis Riickwandaufspringt. Neue Batteriebeidseitigmit Tuch abreiben,evtl.Oxydbelagent-
Filmanfang,urlter einen der Filmmitnehmer29 schieben-Film- fernen. Batterie mit Pluszeichennach auBen in Batteriefach36
patroqeiiber Filmgleitbahnhinwegziehenund in Lager 30 ein- einsetzen,dabei nur am Rand anfassen,Vorder- und Rtickseite
i"g"n'(Rrickspulknopf5 noch einmal bis zum Anschlagheraus- nicht berirhren!Deckel 33 bis zum Anschlag rechtsdrehen.Ver-
ziehen, dann ganz ih Kamera zurtickdrlickenund dabei etwas wendbar sind Mallory PX 625, Toshiba HS-D und UCAR EPX
bewegen).Aufwickelspule32 am Rdndelringso weit drehen, bis 625113,sowieg leichwertigeBatterienanderer Hersteller.
FilmpLrforationin voller Breite in Zahntrommel31 eingreift.
RuckwandschlieBenund einrastenlassen.schnellspannhebel24 Widrtig: Batterielebensdauer1-2 Jahre, idhrliches Wedtseln Batterie auBer- Nichtgebrauch ldngerem Bei empfohlen.und Ausloser 2 wechselweisebetdtigen, bis zahl ,,1" im Bild- wird jeden auf Batterie Verbrauchte Kamera aufbewahren. halb derzdhlwerk28 unter Markierungsteht. Fall entfernen.Nach ldngerem NichtgebrauchBatteriewie oben
sobald eine Zahl im Bildzahlwerk sichtbar ist, befindet sich beschriebensiiubern.
immer ein Film in der Kamera (Ladekontrolle).schaltet das Bei extremer Kdlte Batterie auf Korperwarmetemperierenund
Zdhlwerk weiter, ist auch der Film transportiertworden (Film- erst klrz vor der Aufnahme einsetzen.
transportkontrolle).Das Bildzdhlwerkgibt die Zahl der bereits Ersatzbatterienfrlhren alle Fotofachgesctdfte.
belichtetenBilder an.
Bellc*rtungszeit einstel len
Fl lmem pf Indllelrkelt elnstellen Zeitstellknopf18 so weit verdrehen, bis gewdhlte Belichtungs-
Empfindlichkeitszahlin DIN oder AsA steht auf Filmpackung zeit i.iber Index 17 einrastet. Keine Zwischenwerteeinstellen.
oder eingelegter Gebrauchsanweisung- Die Belichtungszeithdngt von den LichtverhAltnissenund der
Einstellring19 drehen, bis Empfindlichkeitszahleinrastet. Bewegungdes Aufnahmeobjektsab (le schnellerdie Bewegung,
desto kirrzer die Belichtung!).Zahlen auf dem Zeitstellknopf18
bedeuten Sekundenbruchteile.Orangefarbene Zahlen weisen
auf Stativbenutzunghin.
Zeit und Blende sind voneinanderabhdngig (je kiirzer die Be-
licfitungszeit,desto groBer die Blendenoffnungund umgekehrt).
Die Zeit-Blenden-Paarungrichtet sich nach Filmempfindlichkeit
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Gontrols and components 21 Hotshoe
22 Aperture scale
1 Neck strap lug 23 Main switchfor power circuit
2 Shutter release button with cable release socket 24 Rapid film advancelever (in ready position)
3 Aperture scale port 25 Red dot on camera bayonet -+ Fig. G
4 Meter scale illuminationPort 26 Red dot on lens bayonet-+ Fig. G
5 Rewind knob with crank 27 Finder eyepiece
6 Self-timertension lever 28 Frame counter
7 Self-timer start button 29 Film holdingclip
8 Stop-downpin 30 Film chamber
9 Lockingbutton of baYonetmount 3t Transport sprocket
1 0 Flashcable terminal 32 Take-upspool
1 1 Aperture ring 33 Battery compartment gover
1 2 Aperture and distance index 34 Rewind release
1 3 Distancescale in feet and meters 35 Tripod bush lL"
1 4 lnfra-redindex 36 Battery comPartment
1 5 Depth of field scale
1 6 Focusingring (Please look to page 60 also)
1 7 Shutterspeed index
1 8 Shutterspeed dial
1 9 Film speed setting disc with ASA and DIN scale
20 Film speed index
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Loadlng the fllm (do not load in direct sunlight) Insertlng the batterY
Remove the cover 33 in anti-clockwisedirection' Wipe the newPull out rewind knob 5 until camera back springs open. Fix end battery on both sides with a cloth to remove any oxide deposit.end of film leader under one of the holding cllps 29, pull the Place the battery with the * sign on top (see also diagram incassetteacross the film track and insert it in the film chamber30, the battery compartment)into the battery compartment36 hold-knob 5 must again be pulled out as far as it will go. lt can now ing it by the edge only,.do no touch the top or bottom. Refitbe pushed down into the camera again to its original position cover 33 by turning in clockwisedirection.Suitablebatterytypes:(if necessary,rotate slightly while pushing).The take-up spool Mallory PX 625, UCAR EPX 625/13,Toshiba HS-D or equivalent3il must now be rotated by turning the milled ring until the per- batteriesof other makes.forations at both edges of the film are engaged by the teeth on
the transport sprocket 31. Now close the camera back and press lmportant: The battery lasts one to two years; a yearly battery
firmly until it locks with a click. Operate the rapid film advance change is recommended. During extended idle periods keep
lever 24 and the shutter release button 2. the battery outside the camera. Always remove a spent battery.
As soon as a number is visible in the frame counter window, After prolonged idle periods clean the battery as described
this indicatesthat there is a film in the camera (loadingcontrol). above.
lf the frame counter moves on, the film has been advanced In very cold weather first warm up the battery to body tem-
(film advance control).The frame counter indicatesthe number perature and insert it immediatelybefore use.
of frames that have been exPosed. New batteries are obtainable from photographic dealers'
Setting the fllm sPeed Settlng the shutter sPeed
The film speed in ASA or DIN is given on the film packing or Turn dial 18 until the shutter speed required for the exposure
in the accompanyinginstructionsfor use.Turn the setting disc 19 engages opposite index 17. Intermediatespeeds cannot be set.
untilthe film speed requiredis engaged. The shutter speed depends on the lighting conditions and the
rate at which the subject is moving (the faster the movement,
the shorter the exposure time). The numbers on dial 18 denote
fractions of a second (60 : 1/oosec, and so on). The orange
numbers indicate that a tripod should be used.
Shutter speed and aperture are inter-dependent.The shorter
the exposure time, the larger the aperture must be, and vice-
versa. The speed-aperturecombination is..determined by the
film speed and the general brightness'
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Aperture By passing this limit, a red field is pushed across the setting
value triangle in the viewfinder. As soon as the red field covers the
(f-stop) Exposuremeter centre of the setting triangle, it is no longer possible to make needle selections.
g triangle Caution:
Red field as On setting to B or to the flash symbols 3 and 0 , the exposure
setting range meter should not be used at all.
limit The exposure metering has standard calibration.lt will indicate
Fig. B the correct exposure setting under average lighting conditions.
Gorrection is however necessaryfor against-the-lightexposures,
dark subjects against a bright background or for subjects ofMeasurlng the exposure low contrast (overcast sky, snow landscapes): In this case,
To operate the exposure meter, the main switch 23 must be after the measurement has been taken open the aperture by
switched on by swinging out the rapid advance lever 24 into r/z to 1 stop.
the working position.
Open aperture measurement With subjects of very high contrast, especially very bright1/zwhen using VoigtlSnderVSL 1 lenses, or Rollei SL 35/SL 350 subjects against dark backgrounds, close the aperture by
lenses (without A/M switch): Do not press in the stop-down pin 8. to 1 stop after taking the initial measurement.
Worklng aperture measurement In order to avoid unnecessary battery drain during long pauses
with any other lens, or when using adapters, extension tubes between use, the exposure meter should be switcfied off.
and bellows:Pressin the stop-downpin 8. To do this, press back the main switcfr 23 into its initial position
with the rapid advance lever.
After pre-selectingthe shutter speed turn the aperture ring 11
until the exposure meter needle in the viewfinder is exactly in
the centre of the setting triangle.The aperture thus set is indi-
cated on the lens and in the viewfinder
lf a definite aperture is required for the exposure, pre-select
this aperture and then turn the shutter speed dial 18 to set the
exposure meter needle in the centre of the triangle. Only a
marked shutter speed must be used and this may mean slightly
adjustingthe aperture ring 11.
On changing to longer exposure times, a certain point will be
reacfied, depending on the speed of the film, whicft marks the
lower measuring limit of the exposure meter. For example, with
100 ASA and fully opened aperture on cfianging from r/r sec to
r/er/z sec and r/r sec. sec, or with 200 ASA between
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Fig.E
1,8 2r8
Aperture and depth-of-field
Pre-selectthe aperture by turning the aperture ring 11. The
tlnumber required must be opposite the index 12. The settingFig.C Fig.D of the aperture depends on the depth-of-field required. The
Focusing smaller the f/number, the larger the lens aperture and the
Look through the viewfinder and sight the subject, if possible, smaller the depth-of-field.
on a vertical or horizontaledge or line so that it runs exactly The depth-of-fieldcan also be checked on the ground-glass
throughthe centre of the finder.By turning the focusingring 16, screen in the viewfinder:By pressingthe stop-down pin 8, the
the line which appears distorted in the central diagonal split- diaphragm is stopped down to the pre-selectedvalue and thus
image rangefinder is straightened.The correct distance has makes it possible to adjust the aperture or distance exactly
now been found, wherebythe unsharp line on the ground-glass to the requirementsof the photograph to be taken. When the
screen and in the microprism spot is sharply defined at the stop-downpin 8 is pressed again, the diaphragmsprings back
same time. to full aperture. lt is then automaticallystopped down to the
The distance set can be seen on the scale 13 at the index 12. pre-selectedvalue when the shutter is released.
With subjects where there is no possibility of focusing on a From the depth of field indicator: Here the aperture marks
straight line, the focusing can be done with the microprism correspondingto the preset lens aperture on the scale 15, to
spot or the ground-glassscreen. each side of the index 12, point to the depth of field zone
Spectacle wearers may use a correction lens made up by any on the focusing ring 16 (circle of confusionz - 50 microns or
optician (lens mount Order-No.977 210). 0.002 inch; further stopping down is necessary for utmost
With infra-red lilm sharpness).Example:50 mm lens f|1.8,stopped down to f/8 and
(of maximum sensitivityat a wavelengthof 800 nm) first focus focused to 10 feet: depth of field from approx.7 feet to 18 feet.
as described above. Then read the distance opposite the From tables: A depth of field table for VSL 1 lenses is available,
index 12, mount the infra-redfilter and reset the distance read with exact valuesfor all lenses.
against the infra-red index 14.
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a - -
The exposure The flash unit itself can either be slipped into the accessory
When taking a shot, the release button 2 should be pressed shoe 21 0r attached to the camera with a bracket screwed
down smoothly.The mirrorswingsup, the diaphragmclosesdown into the tripod bush 35. when using flash units with a centre
to the pre-set lens aperture and the focal-planeshutter travels contact (without cable),the electrical connectionto the camera
at the shutter speed. The mirror then returns immediatelyto is directlyvia the hot shoe 21.
its positionfor viewfinderfocusing and the diaphragmsprings with units without centre contact,the flash cable is plugged into
pin 10. terminal stop-down When the diaphragm lens aperture.back to full 8 + the required results from the flash guide number aperture remains at the The always the diaphragm in, however,is pressed
set value, after release and tensioning. and the distance of the flash from the subject (see manual of
When the shutter has been released, the camera must be flash unit).
tensionedfor the next exposure.When doing this, always swing
the rapid advancelever24 through as far as it will go. Exposures wlth filter
The through-the-lenslight metering system means that theExposures with self-timer filter factor is usually adjusted automatically.only when usingTension the shutter beforehand with the rapid advance lever the more dense colour filters for black-and-whitefilm is itand then press lever 6 upwards as far as it will go. On pushing advisableafter exposure measurementto either open the aper-the start button 7 in the direction indicated by the arrow, ture by one stop or increase the exposure time by one fullabout 8 seconds elapse before automatic exposure. During value (correspondingto filter factor 2x).this time the lever returns to its initial position. The polarizing filter is to subdue or suppress annoying (non-Time exposures(shutter setting "B") are not possible with the metallic!) reflectionsfrom the subject being photographed,as
delayed-actionmechanism. well as for special individual effects, particularly with colour
Exposureswith flash film, without falsifying the colours. Mount the filter in front of
Set one of the flash sym- the lens and observe its effect through the viewfinder: the
bols at the index 17 with the filter effect can be altered by turning the milled wheel on the
dial 18, according to the type front of the filter. lf reflectionscannot be sufficientlysubdued,
of flash unit which is going to alter your position until the camera points at an angle of about
be used: For electronic flash 35o to the reflecting surface.
the flash symbol l, tor flash- For exposureswith an infra-redfilter see page 26.
bulbs type AG, XM, 5 B etc.
the flashbulb symbol 0 . The
shutter speed in both cases is Unloading the film
r/ro seC. By pressing the release 34, unloc* the rewind locking me-
chanism and turn the rewind crank 5 in the direction of the
arrow until the frame counter 28 has reached its initial position 1rl' and a slight resistance is felt. The film has detached itself
from the take-up spool. Only now open the camera back by
pulling up the rewind knob 5 and remove the film cassette.
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Close-Ups
Extension tubes and bellows
These are attached tq the camera as already described with
changing lenses. In the same way, the lens is attached to the
front bayonet.The tubes can, of course, be used in combination,
or attachedto the bellowsfocusing device.
M 42 intermediateadapter, retro adapter, microscope adapter,
and macro lens adapter-> separateinstructionmanual.
Exposure measurement only with pressed-in diaphragm stop-
down pin 8 (working aperture measurement).
Gare of the camera
and accessories maintains their value and reliability for many
years.
Cleaning
of the camera should be done regularlyat appropriateintervals
according to use: Dust the camera and accessoriesinside and
outside with a soft sable brush and a rubber blower. Clean the
outer parts with a soft dry cloth, glass surfaceswith lens clean-
Fig.G ing tissue. Never polish the mirror and never touch the inside
components or the rubber blinds of the focal plane shutterChanging the lens with the fingers. Clean the everready case, hold-all case and
Before removing or attadring the lens, be sure that the dia- lens cases by blowing and brushing out.phragm stop-down pin 8 is not pressed in.
Voigtliinder-ServicePush in the locking button 9 and release the lens from the with many approved workshops throughout the world provides
camera bayonetby turning to the left. Insert the interchangeable servicing in all countries:these dealers and specialiststrainedlens so that red dot 25 lines up with red dot 26, then turn to at our factory will take expert care of your camera and provide
the right until engagement. help and advice in all questions of photography.
Serial number
Every camera carries on its base a serial number. Every lens
also has its number. We advise you to make a note of these
numbers so that you can establishyour ownership in the case
of loss or a misunderstanding.
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Handling faults and remedles Remedy Notes
Fault Possible cause Fultypull out rapid winding lever + page 24
Rapidwindingleverstill rest needledoes notMeter Selectshorteror longer exposuretime + page 24125 positionrespond
exposuretime outside Preselected Changeor (correctly) -+ page 23 indicatorrange fit the battery Batteryexhausted,not insertedor
wrongly inserted Pressin stop-downpin only with + page 24 working aperture measurement Stop-downpin
depressed Select differentexposuretime + page 24125
Red field crossingsetting Preselectedexposuretime outside
triangleinsideviewfinder indicatorrange Fullytensionrapid winding lever + page 24 or exteriorindicator
Shutterdoes not release Windingleveronly partlytensioned Fullytensionself-timerlever + page 28
Self-timerlever only partly tensioned Use electronicflash with I positiononly Q Positionf irestoo earlY
Picture u nexPosed Electronicflash used with 0 position Use long peak FP-flashbulbs t Positionfires too late
or partly exPosed FP-Flashbulbs used with '2 position Set shutterspeed dial to C or Qposition -+ pa$e 28 _
No flash positionset . Measurebrightnessof main subject
Picture underexPosed Wrong exposuremeasurement Use eyepiececup, especiallywhen wearing spectacles Str:aylight entrYthrough finder
eyepiecein strong side light Set film speed correctly + paje 22
Whole film under- Wrong tilm sPeedsetting Correctly load film, advance F i l madvance control or overexposed smoothly but not too fast ge 22 to due not advanced Film has Whole film unexposed Use faster shutter speed -+ page 24125 torn or because loading faulty
time exposure movement: or Subject lmage partly Support camera or use a tripod -+ page 23 subject for moving too long unsharP completely
Camerashake:exposuretime too
long for handheldshot Correctlv load film + page 22
Rewindknob does Film wronglYloaded Removetorn piece of film, trim new + paQe 22 leaderand rethread not tu rn Film torn Avoid any force, keep rewind release lf film is torn out of
pressed in and rewind film somewhat, cartridge:open back in
Rewind releasefails to ExcessiveexPloitationof film then finish lever stroke total darknessonly,
engage,heavy resistance length,film entirelYwound off rewind film by hand and
againstfilm advance wrap up light-proof
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Facts and figures Accessories:
Gamera type: 24 x 36 mm single lens reflex camera with ex- Voigtldnderi nterchangeablelenses
posure measurementthrough the lens at open aperture. tor open aperturemeasurement(with bayonef mount)-* page 36,
Features:Voigtldnderbayonetmountfor interchangeablelenses, for working aperture measurement(with thread mount *).
accessoryshoe with centre contact, focal plane shutter with Rollei interchangeablelenses
rubber blinds and rapid winding, double exposureand blank tor open aperturemeasurement(withoutAlM switch),
frame lock, self-lockingstop-down pin, selftimer with starting tor working aperture measurement(with A/M switch).
button, cable-releasethread, self-zeroing exposure counter
1/+inch tripod bushing,carryingstrap Rectangularlens hood for 25 mm, folding lens hood for 35 towith film loading control,
135mm focal length.eyelets.
Exposure measurement: Through-the-lens system with CdS Medium yellow, green, orange, light red, UV, R 1.5 filter tor 25
cells, centreweightedfull-field measurementof finder screen to 135 mm and 200 mm focal length.
image; open aperture measurementfor VSL 1 and Rollei Polarisingfilter for 25 mm and 35 to 135 mm focal length.
SL 350 lenses, working aperture measurementfor all other Set of extension tubes 12.5-25-50 ffiffi, bellows device, M 42lenses, adapters, extension tubes and bellows device. Self- intermediateadapter,retro adapter, microscopeadapter,macrofockingfilm speed setting from 25 to 3200 ASA / lS to 36 DlN, lens adapter.measuringrange with 50 mm t|1.8 tens from 1 to 16,00 cdlm2,
meter needle centred with index in finder. Powered by button Ever-readycase, carrying strap, eyepiece cup, correction lens
cell 1.35 V in camera bottom, switched on by rapid winding mount, lens cap; lens case for 25 ffiffi, 35-85 ffiffi, 135 ffiffi,
lever. 200 mm focal length.
Finder system: Pentaprism, instant return mirror. Focusing
screen with diagonal focus indicator, microprism ring and
ground-glassscreen with Fresnel lens. Aperture indication,
measuringrange limit indication.Finder eyepiece with fitting
for eyepiece cup and correction lens. Laterally correct and
parallax-freefinder image.
*
Focal ptane shutter: Shutter speeds r/roooto 1/zsecond and B M 42 intermediateadapter required
with longtime exposure indication; X and FP switch-overflash
synchronisation at l laosecond for centre contact and cable
contact.
Dimensions:approx. 146 x 92 x 99 mm l53lt x 35/s x 37la in.
with 50 mm lens tll.B.
Weight:approx.845S /Zg'3|rc oz. with 50 mm lens t|1.8- Technical rnodificationsand inclusion of accessories reserved
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