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Yashica Winder for FR cameras User manual
User manual for Yashica Winder for FR cameras. 13 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Yashica
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- Yashica Winder for FR cameras
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TThe Yashica Winder is a convenient accessory which attaches directly to the base of your camera and provides fully automatic film wind upon completion of exposure. The use of this Yashica Winder therefore enables the photographer to concentrate on the photographic subject he intends to shoot. In other words, he can always keep his camera poised for action without bothering about advancing the film manually. Whether it be sequence shots or once-in-a-lifetime shot, the use of this winder will give you full satisfaction of the result you obtain. Winder-assisted photography has many applications, such as for shooting sport scenes and children at play. When used in concert with the Contax Interval Timer or the Contax Infrared Controller Set, it opens still wider scope of application in flora and fauna studies and many other interesting fields. (1) Yashica Winder (2) Battery Case p>(3) Data Back (4) Interval Timer (C) (5) Cable Switch 30 (C) (6) Cable Switch 100 (C) (7) Cable Switch 300 (C) (8) Cable Switch 1000(C) (9) Infrared Controller Set (C)View original page 2
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** Indicates Contax brand accessories
· Film drive speed: Continuous automatic film drive at maximum speed of 2 frames per second (shutter speed
setting from 1/1000 to 1/60 sec.). At slow shutter speed settings, the film drive system is activated only upon
completion of exposure. (Single frame film drive feasible by controlling fingertip pressure on magnetic release
button.)
· Power source: 6 AA size batteries (preferably alkaline cells). Battery case provided for easy
battery installation.
·Functional check: If motor activates and test lamp comes on when test button is depressed, it means the winder
is functioning properly. The same procedure is employed for battery power checking.
·Battery life: Up to 20 cassettes of 36 exposure load film per replacement of manganese batteries; up to 50
cassettes of 36 exposure load film per replacement of alkaline cells.
·Other features: Film end display (test lamp doubling as film end display comes on when full length of film has
been exposed); camera's exposure counter used for registering count of exposures; film rewind release lever for
manual film rewind without removing winder from camera body; release socket; interval timer socket; tripod
socket.
·Size and weight: 142.5 x 50 x 38.5 mm; 290 grams w/o batteries.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
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HOW TO MOUNT THE WINDER
TThe Yashica Winder can be attached to the
camera base directly. When mounting it, make
sure the ON/OFF Switch is set at "OFF".
1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the
battery compartment lock release. br>
2 Match the camera setscrew with the camera's
tripod socket and turn the head of the setscrew on
the battery compartment side in a clockwise
motion until the winder is fixed securely. Make
sure the handle on the setscrew head is folded in
before closing the battery compartment.
·The camera base must seat flush with the surface
of the winder. If there is a gap between the base
and the winder surface, mount the winder all over
again to ensure proper coupling of the
winder/camera system.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Always use six AA size batteries, preferably
alkaline cell Is.
Place the six AA size batteries in the battery case
by matching their polarity with the diagram on the
case. The film winder will not function if the
batteries are installed with their polarity reversed.
Install the battery case in the battery compartment
with the polarity diagram facing out. Then, close
the battery compartment securely.
·The battery compartment will not close properly
unless the handle on the camera setscrew head is
folded in.
FUNCTION CHECK
After installing the battery and giving the
film advance lever a full wind, set the
ON/OFF switch at "ON" and check
whether the film winder will function
properly or not.
To check, press the test lamp cover. If Or
produces a whirring sound and then the
test lamp comes on, it is an indication that
the film winder is functioning properly.
In case the motor fails to produce a
whirring sound, battery power drain is
indicated and therefore the set of batteries
must be replaced.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
·If functional check is carried out prior to
film advance, one frame will be wound up.
·Functional check can also be conducted
without attaching the winder to the
camera. In this case, install the battery, set
the ON/OFF switch at "ON" and press the
test lamp cover. If the film drive stud
rotates and then the test lamp comes on,
proper function of the winder is indicated.
·The foregoing procedure is also
employed for battery power checking.
Film Loading
Load the film in the normal manner by referring to
the instructions accompanying the camera.
·The camera's exposure counter will register count
of the number of exposures. Therefore, make it a
rule to check the exposure counter before starting to
shoot your series of photos.
Film Rewinding
When the film winder comes to a stop and the film
end display comes on, it is an indication that full
length of the film has been exposed.
To rewind the film, first reset the ON/OFF switch
to ''OFF" and then push the film rewind release
lever up in the direction of the arrow. Next, fold out
the film rewind crank-handle and rewind the film
according to instructions accompanying the camera.
As is the case with the film rewind release button
on the camera base, it is unnecessary to hold the
lever up all the while during film rewinding.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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BBefore loading the film into the camera, take a
couple of blank shots to determine whether the
Yashica Winder is functioning properly or not.
(1) Set the ON/OFF switch at "ON". br>
(2) After setting the exposure, composing the
picture and securing precise focus, press the
magnetic release button. Each time the film is
advanced the test lamp will come on.
For single frame film advance, release your
fingertip pressure immediately after exposure is
made.
·The film advance lever can be manipulated for
manual film wind even when the film winder is
attached to the camera so long as the ON/OFF
switch is set at "OFF".
Even when the ON/OFF switch of the film winder
is reset to "OFF", the camera's film advance system
will be in wound state; therefore, if the camera is to
left unused over any great length of time, trip the
shutter and keep the camera uncharged.
USE OF TRIPOD/CABLE SWITCH
·A tripod socket is provided on the base of
the film winder. When using a telephoto
lens or shooting at a slow shutter speed,
make it a rule to mount the camera on a
tripod.
·To prevent erratic movement of the
camera at the critical moment of exposure
or to make exposures by positioning
yourself at some distance away from the
camera, plug the cable switch into the
release socket on the camera body.
Exposure will be made and the film
advance will operate continuously and
automatically as long as you keep the
pushbutton end of the cable switch
depressed.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
By using the Contax Interval Timer in
concert with the Yashica Winder, a series
of exposures can be made automatically at
an interval ranging from 1 sec. to 120 sec.
This combination is particularly effective
in flora and fauna studies, surveillance
photography and other specialized
purposes.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS/p>
1. Interval Scale
2. Release Socket
3. Interval Selector
4. ON/OFF Switch
5. Mounting Pin
··Interval settings 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60 and
120 sec. in 8 click stop settings
·Power source Uses the power supply of
the Yashica Winder
·Method of mounting Plugs into the
interval timer and release sockets of the
Yashica Winder
·Other features ON/OFF switch br>
·Size & weight 38 x 43 x 18 mm; 45
grams
OPERATING STEPS
The Contax Interval Timer is used by plugging
into the sockets of the Yashica Winder. Before
shooting the series of photos with the aid of the
Contax Interval Timer, take a couple of blank
shots to determine whether the interval timer and
film winder systems function properly. If the test
lamp of the film winder comes on each time
after the film is advanced, it means that the
systems are functioning properly.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
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1. Before mounting, make sure the ON/OFF
switch of the winder and that of the interval
timer is set at "OFF". br>
2. Plug the Contax Interval Timer into the
interval timer and release sockets of the film
winder by properly matching the mounting pins.
Make sure the interval timer is pushed all the
way in.
3. The socket provided directly over the
ON/OFF switch of the Contax Interval Timer
will be switched off as soon as the ON/OFF
switch is set at "ON". When using this socket,
therefore, make sure the ON/OFF switch is reset
to "OFF".
4. Set the ON/OFF switch of the film
winder at "ON". Turn the interval selector
of the Contax Interval Timer and align the
required interval setting with the "SEC"
index. Always see to it that the selector is
set properly at the click stop setting. The
timer will not function properly when
adjusted to an in-between setting. br>
5. Check the exposure, compose your
picture, secure precise focus and then set
the ON/OFF switch of the Contax Interval
Timer at "ON".
When thus adjusted, the Contax Interval
Timer will function at the preset interval
to trip the shutter auto" matically. Film
wind will of course be accomplished
automatically through activation of the
Yashica Winder. To suspend the series of
time-lapse photography, reset the ON/OFF
switch of either the Contax Interval Timer
or the Yashica Winder to "OFF".View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
·By resetting the ON/OFF switch of the
Contax Interval Timer to "OFF", you can
immediately resume normal film-winder-
assisted photography.
HOW TO USE THE CONTAX INFRARED CONTROLLER SET
The Contax Infrared Controller Set is a remote
controller unit which trips the shutter through
emission of infrared ray pulse. When used in
concert with the Yashica Winder, it provides a
wide scope of use.
Description of Parts
A. Transmitter
(1) Pulse emitter
(2) Pushbutton Switch
(3) Battery Compartment Cover
B. Receiver
(4) Connector Cord
Note To install the battery, open the battery compartment cover and place the battery in the battery
compartment by properly matching its polarity with the battery contacts.
·Effective range Up to 15 meters
·Power Source Receiver unit operates on power from the camera battery; transmitter unit uses one 9 V 006P
battery (Eveready 222, Ucar 222, Mallory 1604 or equivalent)
See this link on a Wein Air replacement battery.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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·Method of mounting Receiver unit clips on the camera's accessory shoe and its connector cord must be
plugged into the release socket
·Directionality of transmitter unit 43° at 5 m; 20° at 8 m; 6° at 15 m
·Directionality of receiver unit 30° throughout the effective range
·Size & weight Receiver unit 45 x 30 x 56 mm, 40 grams
Transmitter unit 95 x 35 x 26 mm
85 grams w/o battery
(when used in concert with the Yashica
Winder)
Before loading the film into your camera, take
a couple of blank shots to determine whether
the Contax Infrared Controller will function
properly or not.
1. Make sure the ON/OFF switch of the film
winder unit is set at "OFF".
2. Slide the receiver unit all the way into the
camera's accessory shoe. The receiver unit can
be rotated through 360 degrees even when
mounted on the accessory shoe.
3. Plug the connector cord of the receiver unit
properly into the release socket of your
camera.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
4. After checking the exposure, composing your picture and securing precise focus, set the ON/OFF switch of your Yashica Winder at "ON". 5. Position yourself some distance away from your camera and, while pointing the pulse emitter of the transmitter unit toward the sensor of the receiver unit, press the pushbutton switch. This will automatically trip the shutter and the winder unit will automatically advance the exposed frame. ·When the Contax Infrared Controller is in use, the winder will advance the film single frame at a time. ·Make sure the pulse emitter is directed at the sensor of the receiver unit and not at the camera itself. (See illustrations.) ·To prevent battery power drain, avoid keeping the pushbutton depressed over any length of time. The receiver unit can be rotated through 360 degrees while mounted on the camera's accessory shoe. Position it properly according to your requirement. For best results, make sure the pulse emitter of the transmitter unit is precisely aligned with the sensing axis of the receiver.View original page 12
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www.butkus.us ·When shooting with the aid of the Contax Interval Timer or Infrared Controller set, make it a rule to set your camera on a tripod. ·The Contax Infrared Controller may sometimes activate when it receives infrared ray from sources other than the transmitter unit. Avoid triggering an electronic flash unit or using a gas lighter close to the receiver unit. ·Like all battery-operated units, remove the battery (or batteries) when the Yashica Winder, or Contax Infrared Controller Set is to be left unused for any great length of time. Replace batteries when required. ·When installing battery (or batteries), make it a habit to wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth. Oily smears on the contacts may cause poor electrical contact. ·To prevent hazards, avoid throwing used batteries in open fire or dismantling them.View original page 13
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