Sears KSX-P User manual

Sears KSX-P 35mm camera
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This manual (which is printed by Sears in Black and White) can be used for the Chinon CP-5, DP-5, and CP-
6. So any statements about the figures showing colored lights in the viewfinder will show up Black and White.
This Sears KSX-P is a direct clone of the CP-5 (Chinon Program - 5) with the Sears name on it. The CP-5s is a
variation with a spot metering system. The DP-5 has a chrome top with a few different markings. The CP-6
has a spot metering system and a DX film reading system in the camera back which is not stated in this
manual. You can manually change the ASA setting on the CP-6 by just moving the Exposure compensation.
The exposure compensation dial by the rewind knob that allows two stops over and under exposure until until
it is set to "0" again.. This camera can use any Chinon (to automatically set flash shutter speed) flash or the
specific Sears flash (listed in this manual) that will set the shutter speed.www.4.butkus.org
Sears usually sold Ricoh made cameras (KS brands: K for K-mount - S for Sears) which were clones of the
Ricoh KR (K for K-mount and R for Ricoh) but Ricoh flashes will only set the shutter speed on their own
cameras. I would not even use a Ricoh dedicated flash on a Chinon or Chinon clone camera as the special
contact pins could damage the Chinon/Sears electronics.
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CONTENTS
Items covered in this manual
Description of Parts
1. Attaching the Viewfinder Cap and Strap
2. Changing lenses
3. Inserting batteries
4. Battery testing
5. Inserting film
6. Setting the film speed
7. Viewfinder information
8. I. Programmed Auto-Exposure (AK) mode ("P" mode)
8. II. Two-stage programmed AE (for advanced use)
9. AE (Automatic exposure) photography
10. Manual photography
11. Shutter release and release lock
12. Holding the camera
13. Focusing
14. Rewinding the film
15. AE lock system
16. Exposure compensation system
17. B (Bulb) setting
18. Flash photography
18. A - With automatic flashes
18. B - with manual flashes
18. C - with sync cord
19. Multiple exposure photography
20. Self-timer photography and use of the viewfinder cap
21. Depth of field
22. Infrared photography
23. Multi-Sound system
24. Special accessories
25. Proper care of your camera
Specifications of a KSX-P
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have just purchased a fine camera that will give you many years of picture-taking pleasure. Your SEARS KSX-P
camera is one of the most sophisticated 35mm SLR cameras available today. The KSX-P is the world's first two-stage
programmed AE (Automatic Exposure) camera, aperture priority AE and full manual control. The two-stage
programmed AE allows you to shoot fast moving or slow moving subjects to allow maximum versatility with your
creative photographic needs. Employing a full information electronic viewfinder with variable intensity LED's' the
KSX-P program camera is extremely easy to operate even under the most adverse lighting conditions.www.4.butkus.org
Before using your KSX-P
Please read this instruction booklet carefully and thoroughly familiarize yourself with the equipment and its features.
The pleasure you receive from 35mm photography will be greatly increased with complete knowledge of how your
camera operates.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
1. Manual shutter speed select button/Exposure memory button
2. Program mode selector
3. Shutter release button
4. Exposure mode select dial
5. Film advance lever
6. Exposure counter
7. Multiple exposure lever
8. Self-timer LED
9. Shoulder strap eyelet
10. Auto-Focus electronic contacts
11. Self-timer/Audible signal on-off switch
12. Power grip attachment screw
13. Lens lock release lever
14. Power grip (battery compartment)
15. Accessory flash shoe (hot shoe)
16. Film rewind knob and back opening knob
17. Film speed dial (ISO/ASA)
18. F stop window

19. Aperture ring
20. Depth of field scale
21. X sync socket
22. Focusing ring
23. Viewfinder eyepiece
24. Metal focal plane shutter
25. Film chamber
26. Film rail
27. Film guide rail
28. Power source contact (with power winder only) 4www.butkus.org
29. Power winder electronic contacts
30. Tripod socket
31. Sprocket teeth
32. Multi-slotted film take-up spool
33. Camera back
34. Film pressure plate
35. Power winder coupler
36. Auto Date electronic contacts
37. Rewind button

1. ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER CAP AND STRAP
Viewfinder Cap
For instructions on how to use the Viewfinder Cap, read the section on Self-Timer Photography and Use of the
Viewfinder Cap.
1. Attach the Viewfinder Cap to the strap.
2. Put the strap through the Strap Eyelets and adjust to the correct length.
Place the end of the shoulder strap through the eyelet ring (Fig. l).
Place the end of the strap through plastic holder and adjust the length of the strap (Fig. 2).
Pass the strap through the metal adjustment buckle to secure (Fig. 3).
2. CHANGING LENSES
Your SEARS KSX-P program camera is equipped with a standard "K"- type bayonet mount which accepts all
interchangeable lenses with the "K" bayonet mount. (Mike: to use any of the "program modes" you must use a PKa or
PK a/r lens)
To Remove the Lens from the Camera4www.butkus.org
1. Depress the Lens Release Lever, and turn the lens in the direction of the
arrow (Fig. 4).
To Mount the Lens on the Camera
1. Line up the red dot on the lens mount with the matching red dot on the
camera body (Fig. 5).
2. When the lens has engaged, turn it in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks into place (Fig. 6).
* Indicator (0) on the lens rim shows filter size. For example, 49 (0) indicates
a 49mm filter. Refer to this filter size when purchasing SEARS accessory
filters. l

3. INSERTING THE BATTERIES
The automatic exposure metering and shutter operation of this camera are powered by batteries, so it is important to
insert the batteries correctly for proper operation.
1. Turn the screw on the side of the power grip counterclockwise to remove the
power grip from the camera body
(Fig. 7).
2. Place three 1.5V "AAA" alkaline batteries in the power grip as indicated (Fig.
8).
NOTE: Attach the power grip to the camera body by turning the screw clockwise
to secure it.
1. Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly, i.e., check polarity (+ and -). The shutter will operate only when
batteries are correctly installed and not exhausted. When replacing batteries, replace all three batteries at the same
time.
2. When your camera is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries. If batteries are dead or improperly
inserted, the shutter release button will not operate.
3. Generally, in cold conditions, the voltage of the batteries decreases, and this will impair the functioning of the
shutter and exposure meter. In these cases, either warm up the batteries or keep a spare set warm in your pocket ready
to insert just before shooting.4www.butkus.org

4. BATTERY TESTING
1. Set the exposure mode select dial to the "P" position (Fig. 9).
2. Look through the viewfinder and depress the shutter release button halfway
down to confirm that at least one of the LED indicators in the viewfinder
illuminates (Fig. 1 0).
3. If nothing illuminates, replace the batteries with a fresh set or check to ensure
that batteries are correctly installed.
NOTE: Battery testing cannot be accomplished with the exposure mode select
dial set at the "OFF" or "B" position.4www.butkus.org
5. INSERTING FILM
(Always avoid direct sunlight when inserting film.)
1. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back cover snaps open (Fig. 11).
2. Insert the film in the Film Chamber with the protruding end of the cartridge
positioned to the bottom of the camera. Push the Film Rewind Knob down to its
former position (Fig. 12).
3. Insert the film leader into one of the slits on the Multi-Slot Film Take-up
Spool (Fig. 13).

(Just a warning, if the film is not inserted correctly, the film numbers will
advance but the film will not. Always check that the rewind knob turns when
you advance the film)
4. Turn the Exposure Mode Select Dial to the "M" or "X" setting. Then advance
the film, making sure that the sprocket holes on the film are fully engaged on
the Sprocket Teeth. Close and press the Back Cover firmly to lock it (Fig. 14).
5. Pull up the Film Rewind Crank and turn it gently in the direction of the arrow
until the slack in the film has been taken up and the rewind knob stops. Do not
force this knob (Fig. 15).
6. Advance the film and press the Shutter Release Button a few times until the
number "1" appears in the Exposure Counter (Fig. 16). As you advance the
Film Advance Lever, the Film Rewind Knob rotates indicating that the film is
properly advancing. Turn the Exposure Mode Select Dial to the desired
position.4www.butkus.org
*A convenient "Memo Holder" is provided on the back of your camera.
Whenever you load new film, just cut off the top of the film box and put it in
the "Memo Holder" as a reminder of the type of film and number of exposures
you are using.
* When loading film, set your Exposure Mode Select Dial to "M" or "X"
setting, rather than A or P. This procedure will allow rapid advance to the
number 1 position on the Exposure Counter. If A (auto) or P (program) is used
during the film loading process, and the lens cap is left on the camera, a delay
of up to 30 seconds may occur between depressions of the Shutter Release
Button in advancing to the number 1 position.
Be sure to set the Shutter Speed Dial back to A or P before taking pictures.
* When inserting film in cold conditions, the Film Leader may become hard and brittle. Consider warming the leader
in your hand prior to insertion to prevent leader breakage.
6. SETTING THE FILM SPEED
The film speed is the basic element for determining proper
exposure, so please be sure to set the film speed correctly.
Film speed can normally be found on the film box or the
film canister. Pull up the Film Speed Dial and turn the dial
to align the appropriate ISO/ASA number with the red
index mark (Fig. 17). For example, if the film speed is
ISO/ASA 100, set "100" on the Film Speed Dial to the red
index mark. Film speeds not appearing on the Film Speed
Dial may be set using the click-stop setting between the
indicated numbers.

7. VIEWFINDER INFORMATION
1. Aperture (It's a reflection of the F-stop on the lens.
Viewable only in bright light)
2. Flash ready LED (red)
3. Program AE indicator LED (green)
4. Over exposure LED (red)
5. Shutter speed LED (green)
6. Slow shutter speed LED (yellow)
7. Under exposure LED (red)
8. Shutter speed scale
9. Split image rangefinder
10. Microprism collar
11. Ground glass
8. I. Programmed Exposure mode ("P" mode)
Your SEARS KSX-P program camera automatically selects the
most suitable combination of shutter speed and aperture for the
optimum exposure. The program mode is ideal for general picture
taking and ease of operation, eliminating I troublesome exposure
settings. The SEARS KSX-P program I camera is also equipped
with the "DUAL" Program mode. I The "Pa" mode or "ACTION"
mode, which selects the fastest practical shutter speed, is
recommended in most cases.4www.butkus.org

1. Set the Exposure Mode Select Dial to the Green "P" position (Fig. 18).
2. Set the Program Mode Selector to the "Pa" position (Fig. 19).
3. Set the lens at its minimum aperture (Fig. 20). This setting is color coded green
on your standard 50mm lens to match the green "P" setting on the Exposure Mode
Select Dial. Accessory lenses should also be set at their minimum aperture.
4. While looking at the shutter speed indicator scale in the viewfinder, slightly
depress the shutter release button. The "PROG" LED and program selected shutter
speed LED indicators light up (Fig. 21). Further pressure on the shutter button will
release the shutter.
* PROGRAM mode warning:
The "PROG" LED indicator (green) in the viewfinder will "flicker" when the lens
aperture is set within four stops of the lens full aperture opening. This is to warn
you of the limited programmed exposure range. Beyond four stops of full aperture
opening, the "PROG" LED indicator will remain illuminated at the programmed
mode. Thus, set the lens aperture, so as not to cause the "Programmed AE mode
warning LED" to flicker.4www.butkus.org
8. II. Two-stage programmed AE (For advanced use)
The KSX-P camera is designed with a two-stage program, which gives you
greater photographic versatility: select either program mode, based on your
photographic needs, with the one-touch lever (Fig. 22).
1. Program Pa (Table A)
The Pa mode selects maximum shutter speed to minimize camera shake, and is
designed to be used when photographing "hi-speed" (moving) objects. This
program mode allows you to stop action.
2. Program Pc (Table B)
The Pc mode gives priority to the lens aperture, which affects the depth of field.
This mode is convenient when taking pictures of hard-to-focus objects and when
using wide angle lenses. This program mode seeks out the correct exposure with
the smallest aperture (lens opening). Therefore you will achieve the greatest in-
focus depth to your photos.