select the zone of focus which will
appear in the final photograph. (Fig. 6)4.butkus.org
Under normal lighting conditions, selecting a larger aperture opening
(e.g.: F2.8 or F4) will allow you to keep your key subject in sharp focus
while eliminating distracting elements in the foreground or background
of your photograph. (Fig. 7) Under same conditions, selecting a smaller
aperture opening (e.g.: F11 or F16) will allow you to maintain sharp focus
on both near and distant objects. (Fig. 8)
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Certain scenes, where the sun is behind the subject or the background
is very bright (such as snow or sand) will cause a foreground subject to
be underexposed. Sometimes, this silhouette effect can be very desirable,
but usually, you want your subject to be properly exposed. Under such conditions,
set the Selector Dial (4) "+1" or "+2" to compensate the exposure of
your subject. (Fig. 9) If, on the other hand, the back ground of your
subject is dark or colored In black, set the dial to "-1" or "-2" markings.
TIME EXPOSURE
When making time exposure photographs, your camera should always be
tripod-mounted and used with a locking cable release.
For the time exposure of over 8 seconds in duration:
1. Align "B" setting on the selector dial with the index.
2. Advance the film and press in on tip of cable release to open the
shutter.
3. After the desired exposure time in second has elapsed, release the
cable release lock to close the shutter.
SELF TIMER
The self timer delays the tripping of the shutter mechanism for approximately
10 seconds, allowing you to include yourself in the photograph when desired.
To activate the self timer:
Fix your camera on a tripod.
Advance the film and compose the scene.
Put the eyepiece cap on the eyepiece. The eyepiece cap can be inserted
into the accessory shoe when not being used.
4. Turn the main switch lever to "SELF" position. (Fig. 11 )
5. Press the shutter release button and position yourself in the photograph
area within 10 seconds. At the same time the self timer lamp (21) starts
flickering. (Fig. 10) You will notice that the shutter will activate within
2 or 3 seconds as the flickering interval becomes shorter.
6. Turn back the main switch lever for the next normal shots.
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL
Your CS-2's automatic exposure control system enables you to take always
properly exposed photographs under the lighting conditions equivalent to
from EV-2 to EV-19 (i.e. from candle light to snow ground view).
Photographing with AUTO:
1. Turn the main switch lever to "ON" position.
2. Align the "AUTO" marking on the selector dial (4) with the index
(6).
3. Advance the film, focus, select the aperture size and compose your
subject.
4. Press the release button slightly so that one of sixteen LED dots
visible in viewfinder indicates the shutter speed with which you are about
to photograph.
NOTE I. When the shutter speed of slower than 1/30 of a second is
indicated, the camera should be tripod-mounted and used with a cable release
to eliminate the possibility of vibration due to camera movements. The
CS-2 is equipped with a threaded cable release socket (20) and tripod socket
(33) for use with these accessories.
NOTE II. When the LED of "OVER" or "UNDER" flickers indicating
that it is out of range, another larger or smaller aperture size should
be selected. If the aperture is already maximum or minimum, and electronic
flash unit or ND filter should be used.
5. Depress the release button ail way down to activate the shutter.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
The CS-2 is synchronized for "X" flash photography, using either the
hot shoe (7) or "X" sync PC outlet (19). With either connection, the shutter
speed dial should be set at the red "X" marking except the case as follows:
A special connector of the Cosina strobe flash unit, made exclusively
for CS-2, enables you to take flash photographs without setting the shutter
speed dial knob to "X" position when the unit is inserted in the hot shoe.
When the pilot lamp of the unit illuminates, indicating that it is ready
to flash, the shutter speed of camera is automatically set to 1/60 of a
second to synchronize with flash. You will notice the moment that the pilot
lamp illuminates without removing your eye from the eyepiece (24), if you
depress the release button half way down so that the LEDs in viewfinder
Illuminate. The LEDs fails when the pilot lamp illuminates.
For more details, refer to the instructions attached to the unit.
INTERCHANGING LENSES
Any wide-angle or telephoto interchangeable lens with K type bayonet
mount can be mounted on your CS-2 camera body.
To take off the lens:
1. Push the mount unlock button (23).
2. Hold the camera and lens body steadily, and rotate the lens body
counterclockwise.
3. Rotating approximately 65 degrees you will note that the lens becomes
free.
To mount the lens:
1. Join the red index marks on both camera and lens. '
2. Rotate the lens clockwise until it snaps.
REMOVING FILM
When you have finished exposing the last frame in your film cassette
(12, 20, 24 and 36 exposure settings are coded in red on your film counter
dial), remove the cassette.
To rewind the film:
1. Push in the film rewind button (3). (Fig. 12)
2. Fold out the film
rewind crank and turn in direction of arrow.
3. When the crank turns freely (without tension or "drag"), pull up
on the crank to open the camera back. The film counter will automatically
reset to zero.
4. Remove the exposed cassette for processing. Insert a fresh roll of
film while the camera back is still open, or close the camera for storage.
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CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA
1. Never force any camera operation. Consult this instruction manual
if any questions occur.
2. Remove batteries when storing camera. Batteries can leak as they
age, causing damage to your camera. Always inspect the batteries for signs
of leakage before installing them in your camera.
3. Keep the lens cap on when not taking photographs. The cap protects
your lens from dust or dirt particles.
4. Clean your camera's interior. Periodically remove any dust or film
particles from the film chamber, rear lens element, take-up spool area
or film pressure plate with an air blower. Inspect the film pressure plate
for accumulated deposits from film backing and clean with lens cleaner
and fissure if required.
5. Keep your camera and film away from direct sunlight or heat. Never
store your camera or film on the rear window deck, glove compartment or
other hot areas in your car.
6. Protect your camera from moisture. Do not store your camera in a
moisture retaining enclosure or environment. In area of high humidity,
extra care should be taken to insure that your camera is kept in a comparatively
cool, dry location.
7. Do not touch the shutter curtain.
PHOTOGRAPHING WITH AUTO-WINDER
Your CS-2 is designed to be coupled with Cosina Auto-winder which enables
you to take approximately 2 frames per second at the maximum shutter speed.
The auto-winder is powered by 4 pcs. of readily available AA size alkaline
battery.
To photograph with the winder:
1. Couple the winder with the camera body. (Fig. 1 3)
2. Tighten the screw. ( Fig. 14)
3. Set the switch to "ON" position. The winder advances the film, if
previously not wound.
4. Set the exposure and focus.
5. Depress the release button fully to activate the shutter. The winder
will immediately start advancing the film. At this moment if you release
your finger from the release button, only a single shot is made. If you
keep depressing it, continuous shots at a rate of 2 frames per second can
be made.
6. When you have finished exposing the last frame in your film cassette,
take procedure as described in "REMOVING FILM". You need not remove the
winder from camera body when removing film.
NOTE: Set the switch at "OFF" position when the winder is not in use.
SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type: 35mm Automatic Single Lens Reflex camera.
Film Format: 24mm x 36mm.
Lens Mount: K type bayonet mount. Flange back focus distance:
45.44mm.
Shutter: Magnetically controlled cloth curtain focal plane shutter
with shutter speed from 8 to 1/1000 sec. and B (Bulb) Flash synchronization
"X" at 1/60 sec.
Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism type
Magnification: - 0.9 (with f=50mm lens)
Field of view: 93% for both horizontal and vertical. Focusing with horizontal
split-image center spot with
surrounding microprism collar on matte type fresnel screen.
Display: Shutter speed indication with 16 LEDs.
Electrically controlled self timer of 10-second duration with flickering
lamp.
Automatic system: Operating range: EV-2 - EV19 (with ASA 100
and lens of F1.4 - F22)
TTL, aperture preferred, open-aperture exposure measurement with 2 pcs. of
SPC.
Center weighted average measurement.
Exposure level control adjustable +2, +1 - 1, - 2 EV (in the case of ASA
3200, +2, +1 and -1
only are adjustable)
Film Speed Range : ASA 25 - 3200.
Film Advance: 135° rotation of wind lever with standoff angle
of 30°
Shutter Release: Electrically controlled solenoid switch.
Film Counter: Progressive type. Automatically resets when the
camera back is opened
Power Source: 2 pcs. of S-76 (or MS 76 or G 13 or equivalent)
1.5-volt silver oxide battery.
Battery test with LEDs in viewfinder. 4www.butkus.org
Dimensions: 136.5 x 83.5 x 51mm.
Weight: 530 gm
Attachable accessories: Cosina Auto-winder, Cosina Auto-strobe
flash.
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