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
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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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ġa
Na
NA
Ag
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18
Mirror-up DPI e 19
Microscope
Adapter
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SOJA
RATA
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VR
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Su
20
Auxiliary
Lenses:
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21
Filters).
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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
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Interchangeable
Lens;
500mmF
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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
Aecessdriés.
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40
KOW
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42
KOW
A-SIX
MM
Specifications
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(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
) ®© ©
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.