Noblex PRO 150 User manual

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UserManual
NOBLEX PRO 150/175

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NOBLEXPRO 6/150 UXwithon-
pluggedPANOLUX135 and slow
exposure module
NOBLEX135 Uwithon-plugged
PANOLUX135

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Introduction
Congratulationson yourpurchaseofanewNOBLEXcamera.Withthe patented and unique operation
principleofNOBLEXcamerasyou enterinanewworldofdramaticand expanded photographic
applications.AsNOBLEXcamerasvastlydiffertramtraditionalcamerasystems,werecommend
reading the operating instructionscarefullybeforeusing the camerathe first time.
Please note:
These operatinginstructionsare generalinstructionsforallNOBLEXcameras forroll film.
Should youownamodelnothavingallfeatures, youcanomitcertainchapters.
Pleaserefertothe tableon page 13 forinformation on technicalfeaturesof yourcamera.
SpecialFeatures ofNOBLEX
1.NOBLEXcamerasusethe principleof the lensrotating 360°foreachexposure.
2.The film,resting on acurved filmplane,isexposed through the constantlymoving shutterslit.
3.During the firsthalfofthe rotation the lensdrumisaccelerated toaconstantspeed insuring
absolutelyeven exposureof the filmduring the second halfof the rotation.
4.Thisresultsindistortion free photographswithan angleofviewof146°when using aNOBLEX
PRO6/150 and 138°when takingpictureswithaNOBLEXPRO175.Whatmakesthesepictures
stand out aretheirremarkablyeven edge toedge illumination and unsurpassed sharpness.
5.The photographscorrespond tothe natural spaceperception ofthe human eye.
ImportantNotes
1.The cameraisnotwaterproofand thereforenotsuited foruseinwetenvironments,when raining
orinsnow.Acameradropped intothe waterbyaccident,shouldimmediatelysend tothe
NOBLEXServiceCentre.Protectyourcameratramseawaterhazeand tramhigh humidity.To
properlyclean yourcamera, useadry clothorasoft brushaftertaking pictures.
2.Inthe eventserviceisrequired,nevertrytorepairyourcamerayour-self,contactthe closest
NOBLEXServiceStation.
3.Removethe batteriesif you willnot usethe cameraformorethan twoweeks.
4.Whennotusing the camerastoreitinthe caseand keep the camerainacool,dryand dust-free
location.Do notexposethe cameratodirectsunlightifitisnotnecessary and avoidstrong heat
influence(e.g.intrunkorglovecompartmentsof cars).
5.Check allcamerafunctionscarefullyafterlong storage.
6.Batteriescan leakorexplode and havethe potential tocausepersonalharm.Do notopen battery,
exposetofireorhigh temperature,recharge,putinbackwards,ormixwithanyotherbattery type.
Disposeof themproperlyand alwaysavoidmisuse.
7.Aswithanyelectronicitem,payattentiontocondensation when moving tramacoldarea toa
warmer, ashigh humidityand dampness mayoccur.
8.Ifcolourfilmremainstoo long inthe camera,you mayexperienceacolourshift. Alwaysusefresh
film.
9.Avoidtaking photographsinthe direction ofastrong light source, e.g. thesun.

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TableofContents
Introduction_____________________________________________________________________3
SpecialFeatures ofNOBLEX_______________________________________________________3
ImportantNotes__________________________________________________________________3
TableofContents_________________________________________________________________4
DesignationofPartsandOperatingElements_________________________________________5
Attaching theCamera Strap________________________________________________________6
InsertingtheBatteries_____________________________________________________________6
Insertingandremovingthefilm_____________________________________________________6
Insertingthefilm(NOBLEXPRO150)______________________________________________6
Removing thefilm(NOBLEX PRO 150)_____________________________________________7
Insertingthefilm(NOBLEXPRO175)______________________________________________7
Removing thefilm(NOBLEX PRO 175)_____________________________________________7
ShortTime Exposures_____________________________________________________________8
Long Time Exposures_____________________________________________________________8
Use of‘LensShift’ function________________________________________________________8
MultipleExposures_______________________________________________________________8
Filters andClose-upLenses________________________________________________________9
TheSlowExposure Module________________________________________________________9
Attaching to NOBLEX PRO_______________________________________________________9
Operatingand Exposing intheSlowSpeed Range__________________________________10
ThePANOLUX150_______________________________________________________________11
Care ofCamera__________________________________________________________________11
Whattodo thenyourcamera requires service?______________________________________11
Accessories fortheNOBLEXPRO 150/175__________________________________________12
Technicaldataandtables_________________________________________________________12
Drumrunning times oftheNOBLEXPRO150/175___________________________________12
TechnicaldataoftheNOBLEXPRO 150/175 models_________________________________13

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DesignationofPartsandOperatingElements
Shutterspeedsettingknob (2)Doubleexposuebutton (6)
shutterrelease
Connection forPANOLUX150(12)button (4)
Lug forcameraLEDindicator(6)startbutton (5b)lugforcamera
stap (8)strap (8)
ON/OFF switch (10)accessoryshoeforPANOLUX150(13)filmadvanceknob (5)
Batterydeep offield start
compartmentscale(25a) button (5b)
cover(24)
Counter(5a)
Tripod bushing Connetion forslow
exposuremodul (5a)
MODEL150
MODEL175
Above:Viewofabove
Belowon left:Viewofbehind
Belowon right:Viewofbelow

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AttachingtheCameraStrap
Thread the camerastrap inthe lug (8).
InsertingtheBatteries
NOBLEXPROcamerasrequire4batteriesAAA(RO3/UM4/LR)1,5V.Pleaseusehigh-qualityalkaline
batteries,ofcourse,withitems‚Photo/Audio‘,‚Photo‘ or‚Power‘.When inserting the batteriesfollow
theseinstructions:
1.Open the battery compartment cover(24)bypressing the
upperhalfof the coverslightlyand pushitupwards.
2.Open up the battery compartmentcover(24).
3.Insertthe newbatteries.Payattention tothe rightpolarity
and position of the stripsforremoving the batteries.
4.Liftthe battery compartmentcover(24)down.
5.Closethe coverbypressing the lowerhalfofthe cover
slightlyand pushitdownwardsatthe sametimeuntilitis
engaged.
Please note
Neverusebatteriesofdifferenttypesand do notmixoldbatterieswithnewones.Do notuse
rechargeablebatteries.Ifyou do notuseyourcameraforan extended time,removethe batteriesfor
thistime.
Insertingandremovingthefilm
NOBLEXPROcamerasrequire120 rollfilm.Toinsertand change the filmpleasefollowthese
instructions:
Insertingthefilm(NOBLEXPRO150)
1.Turnthe cameraoff atthe ON/OFF switch(10).
2.Advancethe winding disk(5)untilthe counter
(5a)reachesposition »5«.(Ifnecessary,press
the shutterreleasebutton (4)toadvancetothe
position »5«.)
3.Unlock the cameraback(9)and open it.
4.Insertthe filmspoolintothe left-hand spring-
loaded compartment(14).
5.Insertthe emptyfilmspoolintothe right-hand
compartment(18). The spoolmustengage inthe
uppercatch(20).
6.Thread the tongue ofthe paperlead intothe
take-up spool.
7.Turnthe winding disk(5)untilthe doublearrow
on the protectivepaperofthe filmisoppositethe
red doton the camerafilmguide (16).pay
attention toinsureatight winding of thefilm.
8.Closethe cameraback and lockit (9).
9.Press the startbutton (5b).Thecounteris
released withthat. Remark: Atoldermodelsthe
startkey(5b)isn'tavailableyet.Inthiscasethe
shutterreleasebutton (4)hastobe pushed.
10.Advancethe winding disk(5)inthe direction of
the arrowuntilitstops.The filmcountershould
be atthe number1.Totakeapictureturnthe
cameraon atthe ON/OFFswitch(10)and press
the shutterreleasebutton (4).

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Removing thefilm(NOBLEX PRO 150)
1.Turnthe cameraoff atthe ON/OFF switch(10).
2.Advancethe winding disk(5)untilthe counter(5a)reachesposition »S«and the startbutton (5b)
movesoutofthe camerahousing.Turnthe filmadvanceknob atleast4timestoavoid
unintentionalincidenceoflight.
3.Unlock the cameraback(9)and open it.
4.Press the filmspooldownuntilitcan be swung out and removed.
Please note Do not change the filmunderastrong light source.
Insertingthefilm(NOBLEXPRO175)
1.Turnthe cameraoff atthe ON/OFF switch(10).
2.Advancethe winding disk(5)untilthe counter(5a)
reachesposition »S«.(Ifnecessary,pressthe shutter
releasebutton (4)toadvancetothe position»S«.)
3.Unlock the cameraback(9)and open it.
4.Insertthe filmspoolintothe left-hand compartment
(14)inthe cameraback.
5.Pushthe tongue ofthe paperlead underthe pressure
roll(15).
6.Pushthe tongue ofthe paperlead underthe fight
diversion roller(17)-itislocated inthe fight-hand
compartmentbehind the take-up spool(18)-and pull
ituntil the doublearrowon the protectivepaperofthe
filmreachesthe pressureroller(15).
7.Insertthe take-up spoolintothe right-hand
compartment (18).
8.Thread the tongue ofthe paperlead intothe empty
spool.
9.Turnthe winding disk(5)untilthe doublearrowon the
protectivepaperofthe filmisoppositethe red doton
the camerafilmguide (16).Makesurethatthe filmis
wound snug ontothe takeup spool.
10.Closethe cameraback and atthe
sametimepress the left diversion
roller(19)slightlytothe back.
11.Lock the cameraback(9).
12.Press the startbutton (5b).The
counterisreleased withthat.
Remark: Atoldermodelsthe start
key(5b)isn'tavailableyet.Inthis
casethe shutterreleasebutton (4)
hastobe pushed.
13.Advancethe winding disk(5)inthe
direction ofthe arrowuntilitstops.
The filmcountershouldbe atthe
number1.Totakeapictureturnthe
cameraon at the ON/OFFswitch(10)
and pressthe shutterreleasebutton
(4).
Removing thefilm(NOBLEX PRO 175)
1.Turnthe cameraoff atthe ON/OFF switch(10).
2.Advancethe winding disk(5)untilthe counter(5a)reachesposition »S«and the startbutton (5b)
movesoutofthe camerahousing.Turnthe filmadvanceknob atleast4timestoavoid
unintentionalincidenceoflight.
3.Unlock the cameraback(9)and open it.
4.Press the filmspooldownuntilitcan be swung out and removed.

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Please note Do not change the filmunderastrong light source.
ShortTimeExposures
1.Turnthe cameraon atthe ON/OFF switch(10).LEDindicatorshowsgreen.
2.Switchthe doubleexposurebutton (6)tosingleexposure(nottoposition
»M«).
3.Selectyourexposuretimeand set it on the shutterspeed setting knob (2).
4.Set the aperturedesired on the aperturesetting wheel(1a).
5.Setthe distancedesired on the focusing wheel(1c)-thisisnotapplicable on
NOBLEXPROmodels150 E2,150 HS.Pleaserefertothe tableonthe back
coverortothe cameraback (25a)forthecorresponding distancerange.
6.Rotatethe filmadvanceknob (5)inthe direction ofthe arrowuntilitstops.
7.Aftercarefullyviewing yoursubject depress the shutterreleasebutton (4).
Please note
Payattention tothe properholdingofthe
camera.Otherwiseyourhandsmayappearin
the photograph.
Whensighting the camerarefertothe levels.
Inclined skylinesand con-verging vertical
linescan thusbe reliablyavoided.Please
refertothe TechnicalFeatureson the back
coverortothe table(25a)on the back of your
camerafordepthoffieldfigures.
It isadvisabletoswitchthe cameraoff (10)
whenthereisalongerintervalbetween two
exposurestoconservebattery life.
LongTimeExposures
TouseyourNOBLEXPRO intheslowexposurerange you requirethe slowexposuremodule. Please
turntopage 9forthis.
Use of‘LensShift’ function
When using the lensshiftthe subjectismoved upwardswithouttilting the camera.
Converging linescan thusbe avoided. Inordertoshiftthe lens:
Setthe shift setting wheel(1b)tomarking »S«.Setthe shiftsettingwheel(1b)to
marking »0« toreturnthe lenstothe normalposition.
Please note A»cut-out«(7a)isprovided inthe viewfindertohelpdeterminethe
top edge ofthe »shifted« photograph.
MultipleExposures
Inordertoexposeone frameoffilmmorethan once,switchthe doubleexposurebutton (6)toposition
»M«.Press the shutterreleaseknob (4)onceforasingleexposure.Thisprocedurecan be repeated
asoften asyou wish. Keeping the shutterreleaseknob (4)pressed, the lenswillcontinue torotateand
the exposing processisrepeated untilyou releasethe knob (4).The completeexposuretimeconsists
of allsingleexposuretimes.You willfind acorresponding tableon page 13.
Please note Werecommend using atripod and cablereleaseformost applicationsofmultiple
exposures.
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FiltersandClose-upLenses
AsaccessoriesforNOBLEXcamerasweofferawide range offiltersand close-up lenses.NOBLEX
filtersan close-up lensesarespeciallydesigned withamagneticring on the back surfaceofthe
filter/close-up lenses.Theycan thusdirectlybe fixed tothe lens.Forinserting the filteroraclose-up
lensfollowtheseinstructions:
1.Turnthe cameraoff atthe ON/OFFswitch
(10).
2.Pushthe doubleexposurebutton (6)to
position »M«.
3.Press the shutterreleasebutton (4)and hold
itpressed.
4.Turnthe lensdrumanticlockwiseuntilit
reachesastop.
5.Releasethe shutterreleasebutton (4).
6.Put the cameraon itsback.
7.Pickup the filterorthe close-up lensbythe
holeofthe filterringusing apairoftweezers
and insertitthrough the shutterslit.Placethe
filterontothelens.The filterismagnetically
heldontothefrontofthe lens.
8.Turnthe lensdrumback untilit isengaged.
9.Pushthe doubleexposurebutton (6)backto
singleexposure, if desired.
Whenremovingthe filterorthe close-up lensfollowthe sameprocedure.
Please note
Tostep 5: Ifyou turnthe drumclockwisethe filmisexposed and you loseone picture.Pleasebe very
carefulwhen changing filters/close-up lensesinordertoavoiddamage tothe lenscaused
bythe tweezers.
TheSlow ExposureModule
The moduleforslowexposuresoffersyou theopportunitytowork comfortablywiththeseNOBLEX
PROcamerasdesigned forthe slowexposuremoduleinthe slowspeedrange.The necessary power
issupplied bythebatteriesof the camera.
Attaching to NOBLEX PRO
Toattachthe moduletoyourcamerapleasefollowtheseinstructions:
1.Removethe protectivecap byturning the fastening knob (701)
clockwise.
2.Turnthe cameraoff atthe ON/OFF switch(10).
3.Turnthe control ring (702)ofthe moduleuntilbothwhitedotsface
eachother.
4.Attachthe slowexposuremoduletothe left-hand camerabottomso
thatthe guide pins(703)meshwiththeinter-face(11)inthe camera
bottom.Atthe sametimethe whitedotsofcameraand slowspeed
modulemustfaceeachother.
5.Turnthe fastening knob (701)untilthe moduleistightlyconnected
withthe NOBLEXcamera.
Toremovethe moduletramyourcamerapleasefollowtheseinstructions:
1.Turnthe cameraoff atthe ON/OFF switch(10).
2.Turnthe control ring (702)ofthe moduleuntilbothwhitedotsfaceeachother.
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3.Disengage the moduletramyourNOBLEXbyturning the fastening knob (701)and removeit.
4.Werecommend puton theprotectivecap.
Operatingand Exposing intheSlowSpeed Range
Whentaking photographsinthe slowexposurerange,followtheseinstructions:
1.Attachthe slowexposuremoduletoyourNOBLEXasdescribed inpreviouschapter.
2.Turnthe cameraon atthe ON/OFF switch(10).
3.Turnthe control ring (702)untilthe whitedoton thecontrolring (702)facesthe red doton the
camera. TheLEDindicator(3)willshowred.
4.Set the exposuretimedesired atthe shutterspeed setting knob (2).
5.Set the aperturedesired on the aperturesetting wheel(1a).
6.Setthe distancerange desired on the focusing wheel(1c)(notapplicableon cameramodels150
E2,150 HS).Pleaserefertothe tableon page 13 ortotheback (25a)ofyourcameraforthe
corresponding depthoffieldfigures.
7.Windthe filmadvanceknob (5)untilitstops.
8.Aftercarefullyviewing yoursubject, depress the shutterreleasebutton (4).
Please note
You can usethe camerafortasterexposureseven when the slowexposuremoduleisattached.Turn
the control ring (702)untilthewhitedotofthe adjustmentring facesthe whitedotofyourNOBLEX.
The LEDindicator(3)willshowgreen.
The long timeexposuremodulewasdesigned tobe asmaintenance-free aspossible.However,
protectthemoduletramextremevibrations,damage,heatand moisture.Do notuseorganicsolvents
forcleaning themodule.Keep the driveshaft(704)clean and dry.