EXAKTA VX 1000
posted 12-14-'02
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| Using the Finder Hood
The reflex image in the Finder Hood (11) of the EXAKTA VX 1000 may be used both for selecting or framing the subject, and also for focusing and checking the depth of field, by provisionally stopping down the lens. Generally, a large enough image for normal view finding purposes will be obtained when using the standard ground-glass screen or the Fresnel screen; for critical focusing, however, we recommend the additional use of the Focusing Magnifier. The pivoted Focusing Magnifier (15) will spring into its working position when the Finder Hood is opened, but can be folded back out of the way by operating the handle (16); see also page 6. Refer to page 38 for instructions on the use of the Fresnel screen. Normally, the EXAKTA VX1000 is held at chest or shoulder level. When the pivoted supplementary Focusing Magnifier (15) is also used.
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| the camera must be held close to the eye. When taking vertical pictures with the Finder Hood it is possible to shoot at right angles. This is particularly useful for working inconspicuously since the photographer can remain in concealment. |
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| (The Penta Prism makes it possible to take vertical pictures with a direct line of vision and also provides a laterally-correct and upright viewfinder image.) The image on the ground-glass screen of the Finder Hood (13) can also be observed from below when the camera is held above the head. This will prove very useful when taking pictures over walls or over the heads of crowds. Users who normally wear spectacles should use their close-up (reading) glasses for focusing with the Finder Hood. For interchanging the Finder Hood. see page 39. | |
| Using the Penta Prism
The Penta Prism serves the same purpose as the Finder Hood, with the exception, that the reflex image on the ground-glass screen will invariably be upright and laterally-correct no matter whether the camera is held horizontally or vertically; this is particularly useful when taking pictures of moving subjects, since the image in the viewfinder will move in the same direction as the subject itself. With very rapidly-moving subjects the camera can thus be "panned" by swinging it gently in the direction of motion of the subject (as for example, with racing cars). When employing the Penta Prism (45) the camera should always be held at eye level. Viewing the reflex image through the eyepiece (46) may be effected with either eye.
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For normal upright and horizontal exposures the EXAKTA VX 1000 should be held with the right hand and focused with the thumb and index finger. The left hand should give additional support, the left index finger being used for releasing the shutter. The reverse handling is possible for horizontal exposures: to prevent camera shake when using the EXAKTA VX 1000, press the back of the camera against the forehead. Photographers who normally wear spectacles |
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| should use their distance glasses for focusing with the Penta Prism. Refer to page 38 for instructions on the use of the Fresnel screen. -- For fitting and removing the Penta Prism see page 39. An invaluable accessory for use with the Penta Prism is the flexible eyepiece cup: this is fitted on to the eyepiece (46) of the Penta Prism and shields it from distracting straylight. It is also helpful for spectacle-wearers since vision-correction lenses made by ones optician can be inserted into the revolving mount, making it possible to focus without wearing glasses. | |
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Focusing with the Fresnel screen
The EXAKTA VX 1000 may optionally be supplied with a Fresnel screen. With this screen, focusing is mainly performed using the centrally placed matt ring without the fresnel line structure. To increase the accuracy of focusing, a microprism is centered in this ring. The extra brilliant image visible in this patterned field serves for focusing in the same way as the image on the ground-glass screen, except that with the microprism, incorrect focusing will result in an image which is blurred to a greater degree. The lens will be correctly focused when the image in the microprism is at its sharpest. It is, however, absolutely essential to focus with a large aperture, as with apertures off 5.6 and smaller, the image in the microprism field will appear relatively sharp, even with the lens incorrectly focused. This, of course, will lead to unsatisfactory results. For extreme close-ups of magnifications greater than 1:1, and photomicrography, the microprism cannot be used.
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| Interchanging of the focusing systems
The focusing systems of the EXAKTA VX 1000 (Finder Hood, Penta Prism, Lens Magnifier, see last page) are interchangeable. The Finder Hood (13) must be closed when the Finder Hood insert is being removed from the camera. When any of the viewfinder inserts are being removed from the camera, the viewfinder-retaining catch (7) must be pressed downwards, and the Finder Hood, Penta Prism or Lens Magnifier withdrawn upwards without tilting. On replacing a viewfinder unit, it must be inserted squarely and vertically, and be pressed downwards until it clicks into position. Never use force.
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Exchanging the focusing screen or Fresnel screen
The focusing screen or the Fresnel screen of the viewfinder systems of the EXAKTA VX 1000 are interchangeable, so that, if desired, the ground-glass screen, the Fresnel screen, the ground-glass screen with field framing, one of the special focusing screens or the flat ground-glass screen (see last page) may be used. When fitting or removing a focusing screen or Fresnel screen from the Finder Hood insert, the Finder Hood (13) must be closed Remove the viewfinder insert as described on page 39. The focusing screen or Fresnel screen should be gripped by the long sides, and withdrawn from the viewfinder. -- To refit the focusing screen, Fresnel screen or flat ground-glass screen it should again be held by the long sides and pushed in between the securing springs of the viewfinder system. Never touch the matt surface of any screen. (With the Finder Hood insert, the Finder Hood must first be closed.)
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| Changing the film
If the frame counter (6) has been correctly set when loading the film, then after the 20th or 36th exposure, the number 36 will appear in the frame-counter window. It may be possible to expose one
or two further frames before the film can no longer be transported. |
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1. Depress the rewind button (9) and secure the rapid-wind lever (8) with a light pressure in the slot of the rewind button, so that it stays in the rewinding position. (The next time that the rapid-wind lever (8) is wound, the rewind button (9) will spring back into its normal position, and the camera would then again be ready for forward transportation of the film.)
2. Hold the camera in the left hand. Swing out the rewind crank, and with the right hand turn it evenly and slowly in a clockwise direction, until it is felt that it turns more easily. The film has now been rewound. (If the film is rewound at too great a speed, static electricity will cause discharge marks to appear on the negatives.) If the film is being correctly rewound, the indicator disc (20) will show this by revolving also. |
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| 3. Open the camera back. Withdraw the rewind crank (39) by means of its knob, and remove the cassette of exposed film from the camera. Depress the knob on the rewind crank to push it back into the camera. When an empty film cassette is used in place of a take-up spool, rewinding is not necessary. As soon as the end of the film is reached (when the rapid-wind lever (8) can no longer be operated, see page 41), cut off the film on the feed side of the film gate (36) by means of the built-in film-cutting knife (37): | Withdraw the knob (38) about 1 3/4 inches from the camera body. Then press the knob (38), returning it to its rest position. Wind on, and expose two blank frames, in ord. to draw the end of the film across into the take-up cassette. The film-cutting knife (37) should also be employed in the manner described above whenever it is desired to remove a take-up spool containing a partially exposed film from the camera. |
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Flash Photography
The EXAKTA VXI000 has three connections for flash synchronizing: Outlet X (12) for open flash technique with electronic flash units and flashbulbs. Outlet FP (22) and F (31) are for the use of flashbulbs. The synchronizing cord of standard and electronic flashguns should be connected to the appropriate socket as indicated in the table. The shutter must always be tensioned before connecting a flashgun. Should a flashbulb fail to fire, e. g. through poor contact in the circuit, the shutter must be in the released position before the bulb is removed. Do not insert a new bulb until the shutter has been re-tensioned.
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| Use of electronic flash units (open flash technique)
The synchronizing cord should be connected to the X contact (12) and the shutter set to 1/60 second or slower. When using electronic flash-guns without storage condensers, designed for mains operation only, the shutter must be set to 1/8 second. The effective exposure time, however, is the duration of the flash, and not the t i me that the shutter remains open. |
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| Use of long- burning flashbulbs (full synchronization)
Conned the cable from the flashgun to the FP contact (22) and select the shutter speed according to the table. With full synchronization, this will be the effective exposure time.
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| Use of fast-burning flashbulbs (open flash technique)
Connect the cable of the flashgun to the F contact (31) and set the shutter to 1/30 second. The effective exposure time will be determined by the duration of the flash, and not by the shutter speed. |
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| Use of all types of flashbulbs (open flash technique)
Connect the cable of the flashgun to the X contact, and set the shutter to 1/8 second or longer. The effective exposure time will be determined by the duration of the flash, and not by the shutter speed.
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Care of the camera and lenses
Always keep the camera in its ever-ready case with the lens (or lens cap) and viewfinder unit in position; alternatively it may be kept wrapped in a fluff-free cloth. All parts which are easily accessible from the outside should be kept clean and dusted with a soft brush. This applies particularly to the film-guide runners (35), the film-wind sprocket (34), the film chambers (33 and 41) and also the camera back (42) including the pressure plate (43).
The reflex mirror should only be dusted when absolutely necessary, using a clean soft brush without applying any pressure; do not allow the brush to touch the lightly-greased metal surround of the mirror. Protect the camera against moisture, dust, wind-borne sand, etc. Under no circumstances allow the camera to be pointed at the sun unless the lens Is covered by a lens cap! Never touch the glass surfaces of the lenses. the focusing magnifier (or the eyepiece of the Penta Prism or the mirror) with the fingers. These glass surfaces should be cleaned when necessary only with an extremely soft piece of wash-leather or a soft, fluff-free linen cloth. It is highly inadvisable to attempt to interfere with the mechanism of the camera; repairs should be undertaken only by authorized servicing agencies. Should you want further information, we shall be pleased to send you any special leaflets. Kindly let us know your particular interests. We would also recommend the following book "EXAKTA Manual" by Werner Wurst (Fountain Press, London). Available from photographic dealers.
Accessories
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Accessories increase the versatility of the EXAKTA VX 1000 and are for some applications indispensable. The following are available: Finder Hood Penta Prism Fresnel Screen with Microprism grid Ground-glass Screen with Field Framing Eyepiece cup for Penta Prism Ever-Ready Case Lens Hood with screw-in mount Giant release button, to enlarge the release button Accessory shoe Special locking knob (for Domiplan 2.8/50 lens) Bayonet rings and tubes, as well as Two-in-one ring, for close-ups
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Miniature Bellows Attachment Autocouple Extension Release, for close-ups "Vielzweck" (Multi-Purpose) equipment for
close-ups, reproductions and macrophotography, etc., consisting of the following parts:
Swing Angle Attachment Large Bellows Attachment Transparency Copying Attachment Copying Stand and Repro Unit (with Lighting equipment, if required) T 2.8/50 Special lens from Jena, in sunk mount Lens Reversal Ring Adapter Ring for using photomicrographic lenses Lens Magnifier insert with Top Lens Flat Ground-glass Screen Special Focusing Screens Macro-Micro Photometer Ringflash Units RB 1 and RB 2 Kolpofot Endoscope Attachment and Overrunning Switch Unit Spectroscope Adapter Ring with sleeve Adapter for Astrophotography Microscope Attachment
The illustrations in this manual may differ in certain details from the actual appearance of the camera and its accessories.
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