Vivitar 35ES User manual

Vivitan
35ES-

rtllelcome to the new world of Vivitar compact 35mm
photography.t Your new Vivitar 35ES is a lightweight,
take-anywhere camera that makes it fas! fu;: .i'-^" r \l
you to take big qualtty Sthotographs. Your caniet,l -
Autontatic Exposure and Flashmatic sysfems assure
correct exposures, letting you concentrate on the
photographs you want. when you want them. The Vivttar
35ES-rusl f ocus and shoot!
Description of Controls
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Q Strap Lugs
O Self-Timer
@ Rangefinder & Viewfinder Windows
O CdS Exposure Sensor
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@ Rangelinder Focusing Lever
O Exposure Counter Window
@ Film Advance Lever
19 Snutter Release Button
@ Threaded Cable Release Socket
O Hot Snoe
@ ritm Rewind Knob
@ Film Rewind Crank
@ Ruto /Flashmatic Ring
@ Distance Scales
@ Distance Scales Index Lines
O "9" Lock-Out Lever
@ Shutter Speed Ring
@ Shutter Speed/Auto Index Line
@ Film Chamber
@ fitm Aperture
@ Viewfinder
@ Take-Up Sprockets
(E Multi-Slotted Take-UP SPool
@ ritm Guide Roller
@ Film Pressure Plate

@ Gurde Number Chart
@ Camera Seriat Number ptate
@ OltrtrASA Settino Lever
@ otru tASA Scates"
@ Auto tFlashmatic Lever
@ Battery Compartment Cover
@ Tripod Socket
@ Film Rewind Button
Getting Acquainted With your New
Vivitar 35ES
Before you shoot that first, important roil of firm, carefuily read
the following instructions. Fold out both sets of cover flaos for
easy reference. Get acquainted with all controls and
operating procedures. Take a few minutes to practice
focusing, shooting and programmrng your Vivitar 35ES for
automatic exposure contror before you actuaily road firm in
the camera. The time you spend learning now io operate your
camera will be invaluable when you're ready to shoot that
"once in a lifetime" photograph-you'il be ready for it when it
happensl
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Attach Camera Wrist Strap
Before you begin using your new camera, attach the Camera
Wrist Strap for safe, secure and comfortable handlino or
transporting
(A) Spring one end of "0" Ring open and srrp over and into
either of the lwo Strap Lugs O on your camera.
(B) Rotate ''0" Ring untit it snaps back to its ctosed position,
firmly securing the Wrist Strap to your camera. (See
photo "A")

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Your camera must be held correctly to assure getting
consistently good, sharp photographs lt should be held
steadily and comfortably while you are taking photographs
PhotOS {(8" & "C" illuStrate the Correct WayS to hOld yOur
camera in both the vertical and horizontal positions.
Now that you've got a "feel" for holding your camera'
practice focusing so that it becomes an automatic movement
of raising the camera to your eye,composing the photo and
focusing After you've read the focusrng instructions, practice
focusing on people and objects around you.
,,il'Align the subject within the focusing area clf vrewfinder.
; i::,; Compose photograph within the Bright Frame Lines of the
viewf inder
ri".: , Turn the Focusing Lever @ until the superimposed
images become one. sharP lmage.
,lri The Distance Scales @ on the Focusrng Ring give
subject to camera distance in both meters (green numbers)
and feet (white numbers) Distance is read by the alignment of
the numbers with the green or white Distance Scale lndex
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Your Vivitar 35ES' automatic exposure system is powered by
a srngle 1 35volt mercury battery (Mallory PX 675, Eveready
:tt HS-C / H-C or equivalent) To install battery:

,,i'l l Unscrew Battery Compartment Cover Q) using a coin
rnir Insert the battery POSITIVE ( + ) side facing you (see
photo "D!') The inside of the Battery Compartment Cover is
coded(+)asareminder
ifil Replace the Battery Compartment Cover Check to be
sure that the battery has been inserted correctly and the
metering system is operating. Set the shutter speed at the red
" 125" and point the camera at a brightly lit sublect lf the
needle in the Viewf inder gt moves, the metering system is
operational lf the needle remains at the bottom of the
Viewf inder, open the Battery Compartment and recheck to
see that the ( + ) marked on the battery is facing you
Replace the battery once a year or when the meter needle
appears "sluggish" or remains at the lower right corner of the
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For properly exposed photographs, your Vivitar 35ES'
Automatic Exposure System must be set for the correct DIN
(lnternational) or ASA (USA) rating for the f ilm you're using
To set the film soeed:
i"&i Hold the Shutter Speed Ring @ firmly, push in the
DIN/ASA Setting Lever @ and align it with the DIN/ASA
Scale Q) setting for your film
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indicator mark ratings
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I A) Press the Shutter Release Button, releasinq f ilm advance

mechanism Fold out Film Reivind Crank @ and pull up to
open camera back
,i:' l Insert the film cassette in the Film Chamber @ . Push
down on the Film Rewind Knob @ and turn it slightly to lock
cassette in place
I i- I Insert the f ilm leader into one of the slots in the Film
Take-Up Spool @ Advance Lever @ to see that f ilm is
secured on the Take-Up Spool and check for proper f tlm
alignment on the Take-Up Sprockets @ Turn the Rewind
Crank slightly in the direction of the arrow to remove any
slack in the film cassette and recheck to see that ftlm remains
properly secured to the Take-Up Spool
it-l) Close the back cover until you hear a click indicating that
the cover is locked. Advance f tlm by alternately winding the
Film Advance Lever and pressrng the Shutter Release Button
until the number " 1 " appears in the Exposure Counter
Window @ As the Film Lever is wound, the Film Rewind
Knob will rotate, indicating that the film is advancing properly
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Push on the Auto / Flashmatic Lever ,Q, and turn the
Auto / Flashmatic Ring @ until the "Auto" marking aligns with
the red, Shutter Speed /Auto lndex Line @ Your camera will
now select the proper f-stop for the shutter speed you select.
As long as the meter needle is within the yellow zone, all you
need to do is focus and shoot!
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Your Vivitar 35ES is equipped with a Shutter Priority
Automatrc Exposure Control System lt incorporates shutter
speeds ranging f rom 7a secofi d to lfroo second.
{.rt i For most norrnal daylight photography, set the Shutter
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Speed Ririg at the red, 125 setting
i ri, For stopprng fast actron subjects rike sporting events,
select the fastest possible shutter speed lighting conditions
allow
i { , \ Should the meter needle in the Viewf inder (see
"Viewfinder" section) stay below the f 1 7 setting, adjust the
shutter speed to the next slowest shutter speed until the
needle moves out of the red, Underexposure/ Use Flash
Warning Zone When using shutter speed settings of /uo
second or less, use a tripod or other firm support to minimize
camera movement
,r'i "Your camera is equipped with a "8" (bulb) setting for time
exposures To set the camera in the " 8 " setting:
1) Push in the "8" Lockout Lever @, then rotate the shutter
Speed Ring until the "B" setting aligns with the red, Shutter
Speed/Auto Index Line
2) Activate and hold the shutter Release Button @ to keep
the shutter open for the length of time necessary for a proper
exposure For best results, use a tripod and a locking type
cable release.
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In combination with certain subjects (e g sand or snow) and
very high speed films (e g DIN 27,ASA 400), the meter
needle may move into the overexposure warntng zone lf this
should occur, we recommend the use of a) a neutral density
filter on the lens to reduce the amount of incoming ltght, or b)
a slower DIN /ASA rated f ilm
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lf the meter needle moves into the red, underexposure zone,
the camera must be set at either a slower shutter speed or
must be used with a flash unit mounted in the Hot Shoe irr)
lSee "Flash Photography" section)
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When you're photographing at distances of 2 m (6 ft ) or less,
be sure to compose your subject withtn the Parallax
Correction Mark to prevent accidentally "cutting off " part
of vour subiect
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Once you've checked to be sure the meter needle is within
the yellow exposure range, just recheck the camera focus,
make sure the film is advanced and press the Shutter Release
Button to capture the world around you on f ilml
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Your Vivitar 35ES has "X" flash synchronization built into the
camera Hot Shoe. The camera's Flashmatic System
automatically sets the correct exposure as you focus. For
properly exposed flash photos:
i -tlMount the flash unit 9n the Hot Shoe q1

il$i Refer to your flash unit's Owner's Manual for the
"Manual" Guide Number indicated for the DIN /ASA rating of
the film being used
'i'': Select the Guide Number on the camera's Guide Number
Chart q1) that is numerically closest to the Guide Number of
your f lash un it
.,,' r Align the selected Guide Number (or Indicator Mark) on the
Auto/Flashmatic Ring with the red, Shutter Speed/Auto Index
Line Your camera is now programmed for the proper
Flashmatic operating range of your flash unit. As you focus,
the System will automatically adlust to the correct f-stop
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The Self-Timer Lever g) delays the tripping of the shutter
mechanism for approximately 10 seconds, allowing you to
include yourself in a photograph The camera must be tripod
mounted or placed on a solid support. To use the Self-Timer:
,'$ r Compose the photograph in the Viewf inder and focus
41ii r Advance the f ilm
; l I Push the Self-Timer Lever all the way down
rr"it Press the Shutter Release Button
ri: r Position yourself in the photograph area within 10
seconds
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When you've finished shooting the last frame on your roll of
film, you'll need to rewind the film and remove the cassette for
processing.
, *'' Push in the Film Rewind Button q+)
i!:i i Fold out the Film Rewind Crank and turn in the direction
of the arrow.

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(C) When the Film Rewincj Ciank turns f reely (without tension
or "drag") pull up on the Crank to open the camera back.
The exposure Counter will automatically reset Io zero.
qS) Remove the exposed cassette and reload with f resh f ilm
or close camera back for storage.
#mb$e Release
Your camera is equipped with a threaded, Cable Release
Socket @, allowing you to attach an accessory cable release
to the camera The cable release is a convenient way of
avoiding possible camera movement. A cable release is
recommended for use with a tripod when shutter speeds are
]/uo second or less, or "8" setting is used.
Awm$$mfu$m &ccessorles
A complete line of Vivitar accessories is available for your
Camera from your photo dealer Popular accessories include
49mm thread-in f ilters and lens hoods, cable releases, tripods
and electronic f lash units.
NOTE The Vivitar Mod el 125 Electronic Flash Unit is ideally
suited for your Vivitar 35ES's Flashmatic System, allowing you
to take flash photographs at distances up to B 5 m (28 ft ) with
standard color print film (ASA B0 1100, DIN 20 121)
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j -NEVER FORCE ANY CAMERA OPERATJON Consult this
Owner's Manual if any questions occur.
,r;-REMOVE BATTERY WHEN STORING CAMERA Batteries
can leak as they age, causing damage to your camera.
Always inspect batteries for leakage before installing in your
camera
3-KEEP LENS CAP ON WHEN NOT TAKING

PHoToGpApHS The cap protects the front rens erement
frorir tJust and dirt particles
-CLEAN YOUR LENS pROpERLy Remove dust with an air
blower when necessary, use rens tissue Io genilycrean rens
and viewf inder Never rub rens with your finger, a croth or
other abrasive materials
.:-CLEAN youR CAMERA's TNTERTOR periodicaily remove
any dust or film particles from the film chambe r, rear lens
element, take-up spoor area or firm pressure prate with an air
blower Inspect Firm Guide Roiler @ and Firm pressure prate
@ for accumulated deposits from film emulsion or
backing- clean with lens cleaner and tissue if required.
Ii_KEEP YOUR CAMERA AND FILM AWAY FROM DIRECT
SUNLIGHT AND HEAT Never store your camera or firm on the
rear window deck, glove compartment or other hot areas in
your car
l''-PRloR ro sroRrNG youR CAMERA Rerease the shutter
to remove all spring tension.
iI_PROTECT YOUR CAMERA FROM MOISTURE DO NOT
store your camera in a moisture_retaininq enctosure or
envrronment In areas of high humidity, &r. should be taken
to ensure that your camera is kept in a comparativery coor,
dry location
.4-KEEP YOUR CAMERA IN ITS PROTECTIVE CASE
whenever camera is carried, stored or otherwise not in use,
1..p it in its protective case to protect agarnst dust, shock or
damage to its finish
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Camera Type.35mm, full frame rangefinder camera with EE
aperture control, shutter priority operation.
Film Format:24mm x 36mm
Lens.' Vivitar 4omm f .| .T , 6 erements in 4 groups I
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Accesso ry Srze. 49mm
Focuslng Range 0 9 m (3 ft ) to inf inity
Shutter Speeds.'7s Second to [oo second plus "8"
Exposure Meter. Single CdS cell located above f ront lens
element, programs aperture selection.
EV Range EV 4 5 (f 1 7 aI 7e Sec ) to EV 17 (f1 6 at /roo sec )
with ASA 100 (DlN 2 1) f ilm
Film Speed Range. ASA 25 (DlN 15) to ASA 800 (DlN 30)
Viewfinder rnformation: Bright frame line, parallax correction
mark. aperture scale, overexposure and
underexposure/ use f lash warning zones
Focusing Syslem Superimposed rangefinder type focusing
Flash Synchronizatron Built-in "X" synchronization at all
shutter soeeds. "X" contacts in Hot Shoe
Film Loading' Easy-load, multi-slotted take-up spool
Film Advance. Single-stroke, Built-in double exposure
oreventron.
Se/f-Trmer Approximately 1 O-second delay mechanism
Battery Single 1 35 volt mercury battery (Mallory PX 675,
Eveready EPX 675, HS-C lN-C or equivalent)
Dimenstons.' f i4 mm x 60 mm x 74 mm (4 4"x2.4"x2,9")
Weight 465 g (16 27 oz )
Specrf rcations sublect to change wrthout notice

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Auto- / Flash matic-Ring
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Bevor Sie anfangen, mit der neuen Kam era zu f otograf ieren,
lesen Sie bitte diese Gebrauchsanleitung sorgfaltig durch
Klappen Sie beide Urnschlagklappen nach auBen, so haben
Sie es leichter, sich an den Abbildungen zu orientieren.
Nehmen Sie sich Zeit, um das Einstellen der Entfernung,
Aufnehmen und das Programmieren lhrer Vivitar 35ES zu
uben , bevor Sie den ersten Film in die Kamera einlegen. ZeiI
und Muhe, die Sle aufwenden, damit jeder Handgriff sitzt, wird
sich wohl bezahlt machen, ja als unschatzbar erwetsen, wenn
Sie auf Motivjagd gehen nach jener Auf nahme, die Sie "nur
einmal im ganzen Leben" finden-und Sie werden immer
dabei sein !
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Ehe Sie lh re neue Kamera ausprobieren, bef estigen Sie bitte
dre Kamera-Tragschlaufe; dann konnen Sie sicher, sorgenfrei
und komfortabel mit der Kamera umgehen und sie problemlos
transportreren
t-Jtl Lassen Sie ein Ende des "O"-Ringes aufspringen und

schieben Sie es uber und in eine der beiden Schlaufendsen
@ an lhrer Kamera.
,;, Drehen Sie nun den "(-)"-Ring, bis er in die geschlossene
Stellung zuruckschnappt und damit die Tragschiaufe sicher
an lhrer Kamera befestigt. (Siehe Abbildung ,,A")
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lhre Kamera muB richtig gehalten werden, um sicherzustellen,
daB Sie durchwegs gute, scharfe Bilder erhalten Sie sollte
ruhig und sicher gehalten werden, wahrend Sie Auf nahmen
machen. Die Abbildungen "B" und "c" zeigen lhnen, wie Sie
die Kamera richtig bei Hoch- oder eueraufnahmen halten.
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Jetzt, wenn sie lhre Kamera so richtig "in der Hand haben,"
sollten sie die Einstellung uben, bis das Verfahren-die
Kamera dicht ans Auge hoch heben, Auf nahme gestalten und
einstellen-zu einer Reflexbewegung wird. Nach Lesen der
Einstellungsanleitungen empfiehlt es sich, die Handg rifte ztt
irben, indem Sie auf Menschen und Motive in lhrer Umgebung
einstellen.
Richten sie lhr Motiv innerhalb des Einstellunqsbereiches
des Suchers aus
i:: , Gestalten Sie lhre Aufnahme innerhalb des
Leuchtrahmens des Suchers
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beiden Lrberlaqerten Bildern ein einziges, scharfes Bild wird
, :lr j Die Entfernungsskalen @ am Einstellring geben die
eingestellte Entfernung zum Motiv sowohl rn rr,rt-etern (grun) als
in feet (werBe Nummern) an sie lesen die Entfernrng uo
indem Sie den Rrng solange drehen, bis dre Nummeide,

grunen oder weiBen Entfernungs-Einstellmarke @
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Dre Belichtungsautomatik lhrer Vivitar 35ES benotigt zum
Betrieb eine einzige 1 35 V Quecksilberbatterie (Mallory PX
675 Eveready 675 HS-C/H-C o a)
Diese legen Sie folgendermaBen ein;
r."ri ! Benutzen Sie eine Munze, um den Deckel der
Batteriekammer q) aufzuschrauben
ii::l 1 5s1ten Sie die PLUSPOL-Seite ( + ) der Batterie so ein,
daB sie lhnen zugekehrt ist (Siehe Abbtldung ((D") Die
Innenseite des Deckels der Batteriekammer ist mit einem ( + )
gekennzeichnet. um es lhnen leichter zu machen.
{r, i Nun befestigen Sie den Deckel der Batteriekammer
wieder
Vergewissern Sie sich bitte. daB die Batterie richtig eingelegt
ist und daB das MeBgystem arbeitet Stellen Sie die
VerschluBgeschwindigket auf die rote " 125" ein und richten
Sre die Kamera auf ein hell beleuchtetes Motiv Wenn sich der
Zetger im Sucher Q) bewegt ist es ein Zeichen, daB das
\4eBsystem funktionrert Sollte der Zeiger jedoch am Boden
des Suchers verbleiben, off nen Sie bitte die Batteriekammer
und versichern Sie sich daB die Plusmarke ( + ) attf der
Batterie lh nen gegen u berlieEt
Die Batterie sollte einmal itn Jahr ersetzt werden, oder, wenn
es den Anschein hat, daB der Zeiger "trage" ist oder in der
rechten unteren Ecke des Suchers bletbt

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Damit die richtige Belichtung lhrer Aufnahmen gesichert ist,
muB die Belichtungsautomatik lhrer Vivitar 35ES auf die
entsprechende DIN-Zahl (international) oder ASA-Zahl (usA)
f ur den Film eingestellt werden. den sie benutzen sie oenen
hrerfur folgendermaBen vor
i;i.l wahrend Sie den Einsterrring f ur die Belichtungszert @
festhalten drucken sie den DIN /ASA-Einstellungshebel @
herein und richten ihn mit der DIN /ASA-Skala-Einstellung @
aus die lhrem Film entsoricht
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sowie Zetgerwerte
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ir\) Drucken Sie auf den Ausloseknopf , um den Filmtransporr
freizugeben Nun klappen Sie die Filmruckspulkurbel aus @
uind ziehen sie auf. um den Kamera-Ruckdeckel zu offnen
r ffii Legen sie die Filmkassette in die Filmkammer ein @
drurcken Sie den Filmruckspulknopf @ herunter und drehen
ihn leicht um die Kassette zu blockieren
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Aufwickelspule @ ein Schieben Sie den Filmtransporthebel
@ uor. um sich zu uberzeugen, daB der Film an den
Aufwickelzahnen befestigt ist prufen Sie bitte ebenfalls an
den Aufwickelzahnen @ ob die perforationslocher des
Filmes richtig eingreifen Dann drehen sie die Ruckspulkurbel
leicht in Pf eilrichtung, um etwa lockeren Film in der Kassette
zu straffen: vergessen Sie brtte nicht, erneut zu orufen, ob der
Film auch weiterhin richtig an der Aufwickelspule befestiqt ist
(D) Nun schlieBen Sie den Ruckdeckel bis er horbar
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