LEITZ Leicina Super RT-1 User manual

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Instructions
LEICINA SUPER RT-1
The LEICINA '" SUPER RT-1 is a fully elec-
tronic, automatic movie camera for Super
8 film cassettes. It functions equally for
the beginner
as well as the sophisticated
movie maker.
All important camera functions can be
controlled and observed in the viewfinder
while filming .
For the advanced film maker , the LEICINA
SUPER
RT-1 offers increased versatility
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for special effects. All controls may easily
be operated by one hand.
Allhough the LEICINA SUPER RT -1 re-
quires no special skills, we recommend
that
you follow the operating instructions
carefully. Correct handling will increase
the pleasure of film making.
Before filming, please review the check
list of instructions at the end of this
booklet.
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Contents
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Id enti fi cat io n of controls 4
Handgr ip and release button 6
Holding the camera correc tly 6
Batteries for LEICINA SUPER
RT-1
Installing batteries and testing
Frame speed selector
Viewfinder information center
Eyepiece adjustment
Focusing
Viewfinder blac
k- o ut control
Optical system of LEICINASUPER RT-1
Power zooming
Slow motion filming
Single-frame instantaneous exposures
Single-frame time exposures
Frame counter
Filming at 9 frames-per-second
Continuous filming
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Automatic exposure contr ol 22
Filming at predetermined aperture 22
Overriding automatic exposure control 23
Lap-dissolves 23
Fades 24
Double exposure 24
Loading 25
Dayligh t/ artificial-light filter 26
Using additional filter s 26
Close-up lens 27
Carrying case 28
Right-angle finder 28
Universal handgrip 28
Control unit 29
Ma intenance 30
International LEITZ-Warranty
and service 31
Checklist for normal filming 32
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Identification
of controls
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1. Removable forehead rest and battery
housing
2. Battery test indicator
3. Film-type indicator window
4. Cassette chamber lock
5. Film plane index
6. Release
7. Hinged handgrip
B. Handgrlp lock
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9. Tripod bushing
10 . Knob for type of film and Illumination
11. Knob lor exposure correction
12. Lever for manual control 01 zoom
13. Bmm to 64mm lEICINA VARIO 1/1.9
zoom lens
14. Divisible lenshood . Accepts filters and
supplementary front lenses
15. Focusing ring

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16. Zoom focal length scale
17. Rocker switch for power zooming
18.
Button for 54 f.p.s. (slow motion effect )
19.
Button for rapid power zoom
(can
be locked down)
20. Diaphragm arresting button
(can be locked down)
21. Second release with cable-release bushing
22 . Button for power film rewind
23 . Nine - pin receptacle
24 . Selector knob for synchronizing impulses ;
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pulse per frame or 1 pulse every fourth
frame
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25 . Se lector knob for c ontinuous running;
single - frame or time exposure
26 . Frame counter
27 . Frame speed selector
28 . Speed selector locking button and
battery test
29. Light indicating open shutter and / or
operation of camera
30 . Knob for blacking out viewfinder
31. Eyepiece diopter adjusting knob
32 . Viewfinder eyepiece
33 . Carrying strap

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Operation
Handgrip and release button
Depress lock (8) and swing out handgrip
(7). This exposes release button (6).
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Holding the camera correctly
The LEICINA SUPER RT-1 is designed so
that the
handgrip may be held in either
the right or left hand. The thumb is posi-
tioned on release
button (6). The other
hand grasps the camera body. Index and
middle fingers are free to operate buttons
(19) and (20). zoom rocker switch (17). or
button (22) for film rewind. The forehead
rest (1) is pressed
against the forehead
for a solid three-po int support.
The operating buttons are positioned direct
above the handgrip assuring maximum
steadiness_

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I Batteries
for LEICINA SUPER RT-1
Five
double "AA" penlight batteries
supply power for all camera functions. The
batteries are contained in the removable
forehead rest.
All batteries of size R6 (in U.S.A: AA)
can be used in the LE ICINA SUPER RT-1.
These are readily available in every
country.
Here is a list of batteries we have tested
and can recommend :
Eveready 1015
Eveready E 91
Mallory Mn 1500
Ever Ready HP 7
Made in:
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
U.K.
Berec HP 7 U.K.
Varta Pertrix 244 West Germany
Daimon 298 West Germany
Piles Wonder "Orest" France
Hellesens 738 Denmark
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Installing batteries and testing
Push up on the forehead rest and seing it
to the rear. Open the battery housing by

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lifting the upper (sl ightly bent) edge of the
metal lid from its catch and separate both
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parts. Insert each cell in its retaining clip
observing + and -polarity. Place the
end of the cell against the spring contact
and push it into the clip. The fabric bands
are placed beneath the lower cells to
facilitate their removal. Close the battery
housing.

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Insert battery housing (1) into the camera
by engaging its upper portion with the
spr ing clip in the camera body . Tilt the
housing downward until it is secured. Test
the battery by setting framespeed selector
(27) to any speed and then depressing
locking button (28). The needle of battery
test indicator (2) should be in the white
sector. If the needle remains in the red
sector, the batteries are exhausted and
should be replaced.
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During freezing weather the battery hous-
ing should
be removed from the camera
and carried
in an inside coat pocket. (A
spare battery housing
is available under
catalog number 22 ,224.)