Kowa SIX Version II User manual

6/6
(2
-1/4
-squaroe)
single-lens
reflex
KOWA
SIX
MM

Welcome
to
the
exciting
and
rewarding
world
of
KOWA-SIX
2-1/4-square
single-lens
reflex
photo-
graphy.
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Although
you
are
probably
anxious
to
start
shoot-
ing
with
your
new
KOWA-SIX,we
suggest
that
you
take
the
time
to
carefully
study
this
instruction
manu-
al.
As
you
go
through
the
pages,
try
to
understand—
not
just
memorize
—
the
operations
of
the
camera.
In
this
way,
you
will
quickly
realize
the
full
potential
of
this
superb
instrument
and
its
accompanying
lens
and
accessory
system.
If
you
have
any
questions,
your
Kowa
dealer
will
be
glad
to
answer
them.
Note:
These instructions apply to the two models,
KOWA-SIX MM(version II) and KOWA-SIX(ver-
sion II), but the instructions printed in this color
are applicable only to the MM model.

CONTENT =
Paris
Description:
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4
Film
Loading
teen
vr
Setting
for
120
or
220
Film
«HR
8
Operating
ihe
KOWA-SIX
swo
R
аа
ajan
gae
10
Flash
Synchronization
Settings
:-
13
Interchanging
Lenses
LEE
14
Interchanging
Viewfinders,
Viewscreens
«e
16
Changing
Magnifying
Glass,
Attaching
and
Detaching
17
Neck Strap
Multi-exposure
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Na
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Ag
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18
Mirror-up DPI e 19
Microscope
Adapter
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SOJA
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VR
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20
Auxiliary
Lenses:
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21
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85mm
F/2.8
Standard
Lens
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II
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23
Interchangeable
Lenses;
19mm,
35mm, 40mm,
55mm,
10mm, 150mm, 200mm, 250mm. > — 0 eee 24-31
Taking
Angle,
Perspective
and
Depth-of-field
«e
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Interchangeable
Lens;
500mmF
/8
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-34
Interchangeable
Viewfinders
«e
35
Exposure finders «36
Interchangeable Viewscreens s: 37
Extension
Bellows
sasarane
yara
wang
Nana
naas
--38
Extension Tubes «e -39
Other
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KOW
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KOW
A-SIX
MM
Specifications
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43

(co)
Viewing
magnifier,
interchangeable
Strap
stud.
front
Multi-exposure
index
Multi-exposure
knob
Strap
stud,
rear
Film
&
shutter
knob/flip-out
crank
12/24
frame
counter
selection
knob
Automatic
zero-reset
12/24
frame
Counter
Depth-of-field
preview
lever
Mirror
locking
knob
Mirror-up
signal
window
Removable
finder
hood
Distance
scale
Depth-of-field
scale
Aperture
scale
Shutter speed scale
Aperture selection ring
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Parts
Description
(2
eo
Shutter
speed
selection
ring
—
)
/2
te
Focusing ring
©
Flash
synchro
terminal
S)
Filter
mount
threads
e
©
M/X
flash
synchronization
and
self-timer
Shutter
release
button
Shutter
release
button
lock
ring
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25)
Camera
back
locking
lever
Q6
Lens
locking
collar
2)
Interchangeable
finder
hood
release
button
28)
Take-up
spool
knob
(9
Accessory
shoe
80
Lens
locking
lever
(i)
Feed
spool
knob
GA
Tripod
mount
63
Camera
back
locking
knob
*)
tems
printed
in
different
color
are
not
provided
on
standard
model

FILM LOADING
ж
Avoid
direct
sunlight
when
loading
or
unloading
film.
A
relatively
dark
place
— especially
with
higher
speed
film — is best.
1.
Open
the
camera
back
2.
Set
film
pressure
plate
and
3.
Load
the
film
Flip
up
the
camera
back-locking
knob
on
the
bottom
of
frame
counter,
if
necessary
Insert
an
empty
spool
into
the
top
oł
the
film
chamber
and
a
loaded
film
spool
into
the
bottom
oł
the
chamber
the
camera.
Turn
the
knob
toward
'O'
until
it
comes
to
The
film
pressure
plate
and
frame
counter
must
be
set
a
stop.
Pull
it
out
gently.
The
camera
back
will
now
—
for
the
type
of
film
you
are
using.
120
or
220.
See
the
To
facilitate
loading
of
the
spools.
first
pull
out
and
turn
open.
directions
on
Pages
8
and
9.
the
take-up
and
feed
spool
knobs.
Both
will
re-
ж
Make
sure
that
they
fit
the
type
of
film
used
moin
in
the
pulled-out
position.
When
you
have
placed
both
spools
into
the
camera,
twist
the
knobs.
A
spring
will
return
them
to
their
normal
positions.
See
that
the
take-up
and
teed
spools
are
moving
freely.

%The
shutter
button
can
be
pressed
only
after
winding
is
completed.
4. Advance the film to the "start"
markings
Insert the film leader tip into the slit in the take-up spool
Slowly advance the film, making certain that take-up is
smooth. taut. and straight. Continue to advance the film
until the “start” markings on the film (usually arrows) line-
up with the index points (red dots) on the camera s film
guides.
5. Close the camera back
Close the camera back and turn the camera back lock-
ing knob in the direction of the "C" until it comes to a
stop. At the same time. press in, on the camera back
Check to be certain that it is properly locked.
6. Advance the film to the first
frame
Advance the film until the number “1” appears in the
The
from
frame counter window (about six full turns)
the
abvancing further when you reach the first frame
automatic mechanism will stop film
The shutter is now wound and you may take your
picture.

SETTING FOR 120 OR 220 FILM
1. Remove the back cover 2. 120 and 220 roll films
Open the back cover and move the camera back lock- — 120 roll film provides 12 2-1/4 x 2-l/4 exposures: 220
ing lever (located at the hinged top of the camera back) roll film provides 24 exposures of the same size. 120
toward
the
back
of
camera.
Detach
the
camera
back.
type
film
has
backing
paper
running
its
full
length.
220
Reverse
the
order
to
replace
the
camera
back.
has
paper
leaders
attached
to
the
beginning
and
end
of the film, thus saving space andallowing 24 exposure:
to fit the spool. Other than the number of exposures
however. a given film type will be identical in all ways.
be it 120 or 220.

ж
If
you
do
not
plan
to
shoot
immediately,
it
is
advisable
to
lock
the
shutter-release
but-
ton
according
to
the
directions
on
Page
12.
This
will
prevent
you
from
wasting
a
frame due to accidental exposure.
3.
Position
the
pressure
plate
for
120
or
220
film
To
remove
the
plate.
press
it
in,
slide
it
down
and
lift
it
Out.
For
120
film,
align
the
yellow
dot
with
the-yellow
“12”
For
220
film,
align
the
red
dot
with
the
red
"24".
Then
replace
the
plate.
4. Set the frame counter for 120
or 220 film
Pull out the 12/24 frame counter selection button. align
the dot with the “12” or the "24" depending on the type
of film in the camera. push the button back into position.
With the 12/24 frame counter properly set. the winding
knob will be automatically released when you have
made
the
last
exposure
(the
12th
for
120
film:
the
24th for 220 film)
automatically releases.
the
film
advance
mechanism
5. Removing exposed film
Wind
the
remaining
film
onto
the
take-up
spool.
Be
sure
this
completed
before
opening
the
camera
back.
Open
the
camera
back
and
carefully
remove
the
exposed
film.
take-up
position
(top)
of
the
film
chamber.
It
will
Move
the
empty
feed
spool
into
the
now
serve
as
the
take-up
spool
9

OPERATING
THE
KOWA-
SIX
1. Open the finder hood
Pull the knobs on the side of the front cover upward
and the hood flips open
depress
the
front
cover
as
you
keep
the
hinge
on
either side of the hood lightly pushed in
For fine focusing, push the button encircled in the
the direction of the arrow, and the
viewing
magnifier
will flip
up.
To
close
the
viewing
magnifier, push it inward until it is locked into its
position
illustration in
To
close
the
hood,
2.
Set
the
shutter
speed
Align the desired shutter speed with the index mark. The
scale
is
of
even
intervals
and
provided
with
a
clickstop for each setting. Shutter speed may be set be-
fore or after the film is advanced.
Note: Do not set an intermediate (be-
tween click-stops) shutter speed. An
intermediate setting may not be
accurate, and there is the addition-
al possibility of camera damage.
3. Set the aperture
Turn
the
aperture
selection
ring
until
the
desired
f
stop
is lined-up
with
the
index
mark.
Click-stops
are
provided
at
full
ond
half
F
stops.
The lens will automatically stop-down to the selected
F stop when the shutter is releosed.

3Xlt is advisable to use small apertures in infra-red photography. In most
circumstances, the added depth-of-field will compensate for possible
focusing error. Depth-of-fied increases as the lens is stopped down
(aperture selection ring moved to higher numbered f/stops).
4. Focusing
Turn the focusing ring until the image on the viewing
screen
appears
sharp.
With
all
viewing
screens
(unless
instructions
for
a
specific
screen
state
otherwise).
critical
locusing
should
be
done
with
the
center
spot.
For less critical focusing. the distance may be estimated
and set on the distance scale. To measure film to sub-
ject
distance
lapplicable
is
some
close-up
applications)
measure from the Ф mark on the camera. This mark in-
dicates the film plane.
5. Focusing for infra-red photo-
graphy
It is always necessary to compensate for the different
wavelength sensitivity of infra-red film. To do this. focus
as usual. Then move the distance indication which has
aligned with the index mark to the red line on the depth-
of-field scale (as shown in the above picture). Generally,
an R2 or O2 filter is used for infra-red work.
6. Depth of Field Scale
As this is a single-lens reflex camera, the range of
sharp focus may be ascertainted on the viewing
screen with the help of the depth-of-field preview
lever. For an approximate check, use the depth-of
field scale on the lens barrel. The picture shows
depth-of-field at F/16, 3 meters (10 feet 2 inch)

% As the depth-of-field preview lever serves
only
to
ascertain
the
stopping
effects
the
diaphragm
reverts
to
the
fully
open
state
the instant the lever is released.
7.
Depth-of-field
previewing
Being
fully
automatic
diaphragm,
the
diaphragm
is
usually
fully
open
and
therefore
the
stopping
effects,
at
taking
aperture
the
depth-of-field
or
blur
of
image,
cannot
be
seen.
If
the
depth-of-field
preview
lever
is
pulled
down
fully,
the
effect
of
diaphragm
can
be
ascertained
on the
viewing
screen.
8. Time exposure (T)
For a time exposure oł whatever duration you wish. a-
lign the “Т” on the shutter speed selection ring with the
index mark. When the shutter-release button is pressed.
the shutter will remain open until you turn the shutter
speed
ring
to
the
"1"
position.
The shutter will then close-down.
9.
Shutter-release
button
lock
Tolock the shutter-release button. turn the shutter-release
lock ring. aligning the red dot on the ring with the red
dot on the camera. To unlock the shutter, align the green
dot on the shutter-release lock ring with the red dot on
the camera.
Ж It is advisable to lock the shutter-release button
whenever the camera is loaded with film and not
being used.

Flash
Synchronization
Settings
Setting
Type
of
Flash
M Class Bulbs
Synchronized
at
all
shutter
speeds.
Synchronized at shutter
speeds
of
1/30
sec.
or
less.
Electronic
Flash
10.
Self-timer
For
a
delayed
shot.
place
the
M/X
flash
synchronization
ond
self-timer
lever
in
the
"V"
position.
make
appropri-
ate
settings,
and
press
the
shutter.
The
self-timer
will
re-
lease
the
shutter
in
about
10
seconds.
The
lever
is
concurrently
the
lever
the
selection
of
flash
synchronization
contacts
"X,
M"
11.
Flash
synchronization
setting
selection
TheKOWA-SIX,
because
of
its
between-the-lens
leaf-type
shutter,
provides
M
and
X
flash
synchronization
at
all
shutter
speeds.
Selection
is
made
by
setting
the
MIK
flash
synchronization
and
self-timer
lever
according
to
the
above
table.
Full
synchronization
for
electronic
flosh
is
also
provided
at
the
self-timer
(“У”)
setting
Synchronized
at
all
shutter
Not
synchronized
speeds,
The
shutter
is
fully
synchronized
for
X-and
M-settings.
The
synchronizer
contact
is
of
the
coaxial
type.
l.
Set
the
lever
to
X
(when
using
electronic
flash)
or
M
(when
using
flash
bulb,
M-
class)
according
to
flash
type
as
shown
in
the
picture.
(See
also
the
synchroni-
zation
table.)
2.lnsert
the
flash
plug
into
the
synchro-
terminal,
making
sure
that
it
is
tight
in
contact.
3.Set
the
diaphragm
according
to
the
following
formula
—
Flash
distance
Guide-number
f =
Pops
Ua
ecd
Notes
l.The
guide-number
is
manual
for
the
flash.
2.
In
X-synchronization,
a
flashing
takes
place
when
the
shutter
is
fully
opened
In
M-synchronization,
the
flash-firing
cir-
cuit
is
closed
just
before
it
is
described
in
the
fully
opened
to
catch
the
flash
at
maximum
intensity.
*Controlsand
couplings
are
in
the
same
position
on
all
lenses
for
the
KOWA-SIX
{2

INTERCHANGING LENSES
To
remove
a
lens
=-=»
To
mount
а
lens
«+--+
1. Wind the film advance 2. Remove the lens 1. Wind the film advance
When you wind the film advance. you move the mirror Push the lens
king
lever
ond
turn
the
lens
locking
Ве
certain
that
the
film
advance
is
fully
wound
and
that
-balfle into the viewing position and automotic- ollar cavnter-clockwise with the camera facing you! the index mark on the lens locking collar is in. vertical
ally
disengage
the
lens
locking
collar
safety.
This
salety
until
the
index
mork
comes
to
o
stop
in
a
vertical
po-
—
position.
sition, Pull the. jens straight out ol the camera.

XThe
lens
locking
lever
will
automatically
move
to
its
locked
position
when
you
turn
the
lens
locking
collar.
Do
not
block
the
action
of
the
lens
locking
lever.
2.
Be
sure
the
lens
is
opened
When
the
shutter
blades
are
open
and
the
two
pins
are
aligned
with
the
red
dots
as
shown
above.
the
lens
con
be
mounted.
To
bring
the
pins
in
line
with
the
red
dots.
turn
the
pins
as
indicated
by
the
arrow
until
they
click
into
place.
X
Lenses
cannot
be
mounted
or
dismounted
without
properly
following
all
described
steps.
3.
Align
the
lens
and
locking
collar
index
marks
With
the
index
mark
on
the
lens
barrel
aligned
with
the
index
mark
on
the
locking
collar.
slip
the
lens
completely
into
the
camera.
Be
careful
not
to
touch
the
small
pin
on
the
back
of
the
lens.
If
you
do.
the
shutter
blades
will
close
and
the
lens
will
not
mount.
If
this
happens.
realign
the
pins
with
the
red
dots
on
the
reor
of
the
lens
barrel.
4.
Tighten
the
locking
collar
With
the
lens
seated
in
its
mount.
turn
the
lens
locking
collar
in
a
clockwise
position
(with
the
camera
facing
you)
until
it
stops.
(about
30°)
Since
the
shutter
has
already
been
wound.
you
are
now
ready
to
shoot.
Be
sure
to
unlock
before
releasing
the
shutter
button

INTERCHANGING
VIEWFINDERS,
VIEWING
SCREENS
Interchanging
Viewfinders
All viewfinders and viewing screens for your
KOWA-SIX attach and detach in seconds To
remove a viewfinder, slide the viwfinder out
towards the front of the camera while pressing
the buttom indicated in the picture
To attach a viewfinder, just slide it into the groove
ond it will be automatically locked
Interchanging Viewing Screens
o remove a viewing screen, first remove the view
finder (see above). Then, with the camera in
an over-turned position, press the interchangeable
inder hood release button and the viewing screen
will drop out.
t is advisable to let it drop into your cupped hand
or onto a soft cloth to prevent scratching or marring
of the surface
o insert a viewing screen, hold the camera in an
upright position. Bring the dot on the viewing screen
in line with the dot on the camera. Then, while
depressing the finder hood release button, drop
the viewing screen into position.

Attaching
and
Detaching
Neck
Straps
Front
and
rear
strap
studs
are
provided
on
your
KOWA-SIX
To
attach
a
strap,
place
the
eye
of
the
strap
tip
over
the
stud
and
pull
the
strap.
To
re-
move
the
strap,
press
the
spring
plate
on
the
strap
tip,
push
it
forward
and
pull
the
strap
out.
Interchanging
of
Magnifiers
Magnifiers
can
be
interchanged
for
evesight
corre-
ction.
The
magnifier
may
be
detached
by
turning
anticlockwise
until
the
dots
are
aligned.
Conversely,
it
may
be
placed
in
position
by
aligning
the
dots
and
turning
clockwise
until
it
stops.
Magnifiers
for
inter-
change
are
available
in
seven
types
of
—4,—3,—1,
0,
-
1,
2,
+3
diopters

MULTE
EXPOSURE
(MM
VERSION
ONLY)
To
make
double
or
triple
exposures,
proceed
with
the
following
steps.
l
Set
the
multi-exposure
knob
2.
Making
the
second
exposure
After
winding
film,
turn
the
multi-exposure
Turn
the
film
windind
knob.
This
operation
Knob
in
the
directin
of
the
arrow
and
leaves
the
frame
in
position
and
recocks
match
the
red
dot
with
the
multi-exposure
the
shutter.
Make
the
second
exposure.
index
(red
line).
This
operation
releases
By
repeating
this
operation.
any
number
of
the
double
exposure
prevention
mechanism.
subsequent
exposures
can
be
made
on
the
Then
taKe
the
first
shot
(the
first
exposure].
same
frame.
STOPPING MULTI-EXPOSURE
18
3.
Return
the
multi-exposure
knob
After
necessary
shots
return
the
knob
to
its
original
position.
This
releases
the
multi-
exposure
device
and
restores
the
double
exposure
prevention
system
to
normal.
The
yellow
dot
should
now
be
aligned
with
the yellow
line.
When
you
change
your
mind
after
setting
camera
for
multiexposure,
proceed
as
follows.
Take
your
picture
while
keeping
the
knob
in
position,
then
return
the
knob
to
its
normal,
yellow
line,
position.
After
this,
continue
shooting
as
usual.

: MIRROR-UP
(MM VERSION ONLY)
1.
Advance
the
fim
Wind
the
film
winding
knob,
which
simulta
neously
cocks
the
shutter.
CAUTION:
DON'T
TURN
THE
MIRROR-UP
KNOB
PRIOR
TO
FILM
WIND-
ING.
Wide-angle
lenses
for
the
KOWA-SIX,
induding
the
19mm
fish-eye,
can
be
used
without
recourse
to
the
mirror
lifting
process.
However,
in
case
of
dose-up
and
tele-photography,
you
can
eliminate
mirror
shock
by
proceeding
as
follows;
2.
Turn
the
mirror-up
knob
3.
Mirror-up
photography
Turn
the
mirror-up
knob
in
the
direction
of
Press
the
shutter
button
two
times
the
arrow,
until
the
red
dot
on
the
knob
The
first
pressing
lifts
the
mirror
and
light
matches
the
index
(red
dot
on
the
body)
baffle,
and
the
second
pressing
makes
the
A
red
mark
appears
in
the
signal
window
desired
mirrorup
exposure
and
indicates
mirror-up
presetting
has
been
completed.
The
knob
returns
to
its
original
position
when
released.
CAUTION:
DONT
TURN
THE
FILM
WINDING
KNOB
BETWEEN
THE
ABOVE
OPERATIONS.
WINDING
SHOULD
ALWAYS
BE
MADE
AFTER
THE
RED
MARK
DISAPPEARS
FROM
THE
MIRROR-UP
SIGNAL
WINDOW.
If
mis-operated,
the
winding,
knob
will
not
stop
automatically
and
the
film
can
be
wound
ihrough
to
the
end
of
the
roli
19

MICROSCOPE ADAPTER
You
can
take
sharp
photomicrographs
with
the
help
of
KOWA.SIX
Microscope
Adapter
MCA.
The
extremely
clear
view-finder
of
KOWA
SIX
facilitates
focusing
and
adjustment
of
the
light
source,
which
used
to
create
problems
in
photomicrography.
You
simply
replace
the
lens
unit
of
your
camera
with
MC-I,
fix
the
camera
body
on
the
copy
słand
and
attach
MC-l
to
the
eye-piece
of
your
microscope.
Use
of
the
Exposure
Finder,
an
accessory,
will
greatly
facilitate
the
precise
determination
of
correct
exposure,
*
Detailed
instructions
are
found
in
the
"Microscope
Adapter
Instructions”.