VOIGTLANDER VITORET DR User manual

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.. . and for slide shows of course a
Voigtl?inder
projector. Whether semi-auto-
matic
or fully automatic with remotecontrol
- all miniature slide proiectors of the
VoigtliinderPerkeo
series live up perfectly
to the quality and easy handling of the
Voigtliinder
cameras.
Subjectto alterations
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USE
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@VITORET
2,1x36'35mm DR
1 Focusing-scale
for adjustment
of lens to subjectdistanceby
usingfeet scale
or red snap-
shot symbols for setting
2 Depth of FieldScale
3 Shutter-speed
ring for setting
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4 Aperture-ring for adjustment
of lensopenings
5 Spring catch for opening
camera
back
6 Rewind knob with swing-out
rewind crank
7 Shutterrelease
8 Lightmeterhoney-comb
window
9 Lightmeter uncoupled, with
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snuTTer-speeo aperture
reaoIngs
10 Rapid-windin backof camera,
invisibleon
picture,
forcocking
shutterandfilm advance
11 Push-buttonfor film rewind
'12 Socket for selftimer or
cable release
13 Flashsocket for connecting
flash-gun
'14 Film-counter
15 Tripod-bushing

The built-in Lightmeter
makesit easierfor you to get the correctaperture
for whatevershutter-speedis used.
Instructions:
Move scale, by pushing the milled
square (e), to either left or right until the film-
speed(for instance
1B
DIN or 50ASA) appearsin
eitherwindow (d) or (f).Now focus on the subject
and turn the setting ring (b) until the two pointers
in the lightmeterwindow (a) precisely
cover each
other. Now you can read off any combinationof
shutter-speed-aperture
(c) and transmit
both
to the
settingringson the lens barrel.
Shutter-speed setting
Turn
shutter-speedringto the selected
speed.
The
correct speed 1/soo,1/'tzs,1/ao,
1/to
will then be pro-
perly set off in the shutter mechanism
when the
shutteris released.
On "8" settingthe shutterwill stay openas long
as the releaseis kept depressed. Forthis purpose
the camerahas to be put on a tripod and a cable
release
has to be used (12).
Setting the aperture
Turn aperture ring (4) by using the two black
handles
andset the selected
lens
openingopposite
the indexmarking.
Setting the distance
In the centre of the crystal-frame
finder you can
see the brightcircularfield of the coupledrange-
finder. As long as the subject is not correctly
focused,the latter appearswith double image in
the rangefinderfield.
Turn focusing
(1) until the double outlines
fuse
into one image. Now the camera is set for the
correct distance.
Of course, you can also use the footage scale
or the red snapshot markings for focusing:
O (4112
feet) = Portraits, V (11 feet) = GrouP,
O (33feet or more) : landscapes.
The crystal-frame inside the viewfinder
outlinesclearlyin life-size thepictureyou will get.
On short subject distancethe two small lines
within the finder witl indicatethe limitationsof
the picture area - between 3 and 7 feet either
horizontally
or vertically.
The Rapid-wind
Always turn one full swing, thus cocking the
shutter,transportingthe film, and advancing
the
frame-counter.There is also an automatic
double-
ex.posure
prevention
in connection
with the shutter
release.
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The Shutter release
Press quickly and smoothly - do not jerk, this
may otherwiseresult in blurred pictures.
Aperture and Depth of Field
Thedepth
of field is thatzone
of the picture
which
is sufficiently and sharply rendered'
in front, as
well as behind the focused distance. lt is taken
from the distance in feet opposite the selected
aperture on the depth of field scale (2) to the
distance
setting
opposite
the same aperture
value
on the other side of the A mark.
Please remember: When using a large aperture
(2.8
or 4) you will get a short depthof field.
When
using a smaller
aperture(11 or 16)
you will get
a large depth of field.
Flash shots
The camera is X-synchronized.
The flash unit is
connected
with the camerathru the flash contact
(19).
When using flash bulbs (Type XM-1/PF-1
or
AG-1) the shutter-speed
must be 1/so
(not above).
When using electronic flash units, all shutter-
speeds up to 1/roo
can be used.
The Guide number of the respectiveflash bulbs
or unit has to be used in order to figure out the
correct
aperture.
This
guidenumber
can usuallybe
found
inthe instructions
coming
with
the equipment.
Practical Accessories
o Forblack
andwhiteor color film there is a range
of
Voigtlrinder
filtersinvarious
colorsand
densitiel.
o For close-up shots there is the Voigtliinder
PROXIMETER.
o The Voigtliinder sun-shade
not only keeps out
all stray light,which
may spoil thecontrastand
the
picture
sharpness,
but is also usefulfor protecting
the lens in "bad weather" shots.

Loadingthe camera
o Press spring catch (5), open camera back and
pull
knob all the way out (6). See No.I
r Attach film to the take-up spool (16)with one
hole of the perforation.
Pull the film across
the
film channel,drop film casette into place, and
push
the rewind
knoball the way back.See No.
ll
. Pressdown button
(11)
and turn take-upspool
at the millededgeuntilbothsidesof the perfora-
tion are engagedon the sprocketof the transport
spindle
(17).
Now closecameraback.See No.lll
. Turnfilm counter
(14)
until
the diamond markI
on the 36 exposure, respectivelythe O on the
20 exposure,appearsopposite the red dot. Now
operate rapid wind (10) and release (7) alter-
nativelyuntil the counter is set to either
36 or 20.
Now the counter will automatically
show the
number of frames left each time the film is
advanced.
Film advancecontrol
Once the film has been properly loaded, the
rewind knob should turn anti-clockwise
with every
advance stroke. The turning of the rewind knob
will start after about 3 to 6 frames depending
on
thefilm tensionin the cartridge.
Unloading
the camera
Pressdown button
(11)
and hold in that position.
Swing
out
crankand
returnfilm
(6)
untilthe
I mark,
respectivelyO mark, appears once again in the
counter window. Release button, open camera
back,
pull rewindknoball the way out,
andremove
cartridge.
Changing
partly exposedfilm
Make a note of the last frame taken,
then remove
andreinsert
film,
partly
exposed,
just
asdescribed
above. Then press down shutter release,let go,
press again and keep depressed.Now wind the
film thruthe camera
untilthe counter
showsonce
more that frame number last exposed. Let go
shutter release
and advanceone frame. Now the
restof the
film
canbe exoosed
intheusualfashion.
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Guarantee
In common with all other Voigtliinderproducts, a
guarantee
certificateis enclosedwith this camera.
Pleasecheck that your dealer duly fills in and
stamps
this certificate.
Only then will you be sure
that if the camera needs attention within the
duration of the guarantee
- as shown on the
certificate
- thatthis will be givenfree of charge
by one of our appointedservice agents or by the
factory itself.
Keep the guarantee certificate even after the
expiry date. ln case of loss you will need to refer
to the camera and lens numbers registered on
the certificate.
and for slide shows of course a
Voigtllinder projector. Whether semi-auto-
matic or fully automatic with remote control
- all miniature slide projectors of the
Voigtldinder
Perkeo series live up perfectly
to the quality and easy handling of the
Voigtldindercameras.
Subject
to alterations
Printed
in Germany
17309
- 13A / 665
engl./ e