ZEISS IKON Icarex 35 S User manual

Instructions for use
Icarex
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Icarex
35S
Single lens reflex miniature film camera. Format 24 x 36 mm
All-metal die-cast body guarantees optimum technical precision and
stability.
Parallax-free mirror-reflex viewfinder
providing bright , large and evenly
illuminated lens field and automatic
mirror return action.
Aperture indication and shutter cocking control.
Rangefinder coupled with lens setting.
Light metering system is CdS through-the-lens.
Correct exposure with all optical accessories.
Exposure meter setting indicated in viewfinder and in
window on camera
body.
Interchangeable ZEISS lenses with breech-lock bayonet
mount fitting and
automatic pre-set spring diaphragm from
35-400 mm .
Manual diaphragm button for depth of field control.
Shutter speeds from ' 12 to 'hooo seconds and " B" for time exposures can
be set on one single ring.
Focal-plane shutter with synchronization for flashbulbs and electronic
flash guns. Built-in delayed-action mechanism for exposures with self-
timer.
Setting scales for distance, aperture, depth of field, shutter speed and
film speed rating -readable at a glance from above.
With only a few accessories such
difficult fields as close-ups, macro-
photography, photomicrography and reproduction work are considerably
simplified.
ZEISS IKON
VOIGTL:A:NDER

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Controls
1 Lever for delayed-action mechanism
2
Milled ring for interchange of lenses
3
Aperture setting ring with aperture scale
4 Focusing ring
5 Focusing
scale in metres and feet
6 Setting mark for
distance and aperture with depth of field scale
7
Window for setting film speed rating in DIN or ASA
8 Milled ring for setting film speed rating
9 Diaphragm button
for measuring exposure time and depth of field
control through the viewfinder
10 Flash socket for flashbulbs
11 Flash socket for electronic guns
12 Film-in-use disc
13 Setting dot for film-in-use disc
14 Exposure meter window on camera body
15 Lever for covering viewfinder eyepiece. Normal position "right"
16 Accessory shoe
17 Shutter release with screw-in socket for cable release
18 Rapid advance lever with exposure meter switch
19 Shutter speed setting disc with speed scale
20 Shutter speed setting dot
21 Rewind button with fold-away rewind crank
22 Film winding lug (must engage in slot of film cassette shaft)
23 Film cassette compartment
24 Release button for rewind locking mechanism
25 Viewfinder eyepiece with eyecup
26 Tripod socket
27 Film counter
28 Transport roller with sprocket rings for engaging the perforations of
the film
29 Take-up spool with slot and tooth for engaging film leader
30 Milled disc for turning film take-up spool
31 Eyelets for carrying straps
32 Battery compartment
33 Battery cover with inserted battery
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Loading and unloading
Inserting the film
(Do not carry out in direct sunlight!)
Pu ll rewind knob 21 upwards until the camera back is released. Then slip
the film leader which projects from the cassette into the slot in take-up
spool
29 and engage with one of the perforations to the tooth in the slot.
(If the slot is not visible , rotate the spool by turning milled ring 30.)
Next pull the cassette across the film track and drop into film compart-
ment 23, rewind knob 21 again being pulled upwards as far as it will go.
Now push the rewind knob right
down into the camera.
Rotate the take-up
spool by turning milled ring 30 until the perforations
at both edges
of the film are engaged by the sprockets of transport
roller 28.
Lift up the eyecup, close the camera back and press down until an
audible click indicates that it is firmly closed. Now operate rapid
advance lever
18 and release button 17 until the number "1 " appears
below the red index in film counter27. As soon as a number is visible in the
film
counter window , this indicates that there is a film in the camera
(loading
control). When the film counter moves on, the film has been
advanced (film transport control). Th'e film counter always indicates the
number of frames that have already been exposed.
Selling the film speed
Set the speed rating on the camera immediately the film has been
inserted
or check the speed that is already set. The film speed rating
in DIN
or ASA is given either on the film packing or in the instructions
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for use. Turn milled ring 8 until the appropriate number is opposite the
red
triangle below window 7.
If the number given is not engraved on the scale, set at a suitable
intermediate rating.
Film-in-use disc
This serves merely as a memory aid and does not influence the camera
action.
When
disc 12 is turned the symbols click into position above setting
dot 13 . They present:
colour reversal film for daylight exposures
black-and-white film
colour negative film
colour reversal film for flash exposures
infra-red film
colour reversal film for artificial light.
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Removing the film
After exposing the last frame (the film counter indicates the number
corresponding to the number of frames on the film), do not advance
lever 18 but rewind the film. Press down button 24 to release the rewind
locking mechanism and turn rewind
crank 21 clockwise until the film
counter indicates the initial position and a slight resistance is felt. Only
now open the camera back by pulling up the rewind knob and remove the
film cassette. Always keep the take-up spool and film
guide track clean!
Focusing
Look through the viewfinder and turn setting ring 4 until the split-imag es
visible in the centre of the viewfinder are exactly aligned or, if the subject
has no distinct lines, use the ground class screen to focus the picture .
The focused
distance is indicated on scale 5 at setting mark 6.
If the viewfinder is blocked out , move the small lever 15 to the right
over the red dot.
If the viewfinder image is darkened, open the lens diaphragm by de-
pressing button
9. The pre-set aperture is retained.
focusing with
split-image indicator
focusing with ground glass screen
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Aperture and depth of field
Pre-set the aperture by turning milled ring 3. The f/ number required must
be
opposite setting mark 6. The aperture depends on the depth of field
dictated by the type of subject. The smaller the f/ number the larger the
lens aperture and the smaller the depth of field. The depth of field
indicated by the pre-set aperture can be read direct from the depth of
field scale 6 on the lens.
It covers the range from the distance indicated opposite the f/ number
on the left to the distance opposite the same f/ number on the right.
The depth of field can also be checked on the ground glass screen in the
viewfinder. By pressing down button 9 the
diaphragm is closed to the
pre-set value and thus the aperture
or distance can be adjusted exactly
as required. When button 9 is pressed down again, the diaphragm
returns to full lens aperture. It is automatically closed down to the pre-set
aperture when the
shutter is released. Focusing is also possible with
the depth
of field scale (recommended for snapshots). Determine the
depth of field required with the aid of scale 6 and set the indicated
f/ number opposite setting mark 6 by turning ring 3.
Exact data are given in the enclosed
booklet containing the depth of
field tables.
Setting the shutter speed
Turn disc 19 until the shutter speed required for the exposure clicks
into position opposite setting dot 20 . Intermediate speeds must not be
used.
The shutter speed
depends on the lighting conditions and the rate
at which the
subject is moving. The faster the movement, the shorter the
exposure time. The numbers on ring
20 denote fractions of a second
(60 = ' 160 sec.). The orange number s indicate that a tripod should be
used.
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When set at " 8 ", the shutter remains open as long as the release
button is depressed .
Shutter speed and aperture are inter-dependent. The faster the shutte r
speed,
the larger the apertu re and vice-versa. The exact values can be
determined with the built-in expClsure meter.
Exposure measurement
To switch on the exposure meter, lever 18 must be swung out and dia-
phragm button 9 depressed. Now pre-select shutter speeds.
Sight the subject with the camera held in a horizontal position , even
if the
exposure is to be made with the camera in the vertical holding
position . Turn aperture ring 3 until the exposure meter needle in the
viewfinder or on the camera body below window 14 is positioned exactly
in the centre of the triangle .
The aperture is indicated at the top of the viewfinder. If a definite aperture
is dictated by the type of subject, pr e-sele ct this aperture and turn shutter
speed disc 19 until the exposure meter needle COincides with the centre
of the triangle. Only a click -in shutter speed must be used, otherwise
adjust the aperture setting .
If the indicator below window 14 is used for exposure measurement , for
instance , when using a tr ipod, the viewfinder eyepiece must be covered ,
in
order to keep disturbing stray light from enter ing and falling on the
photo-resistor . To do this , move lever 15 to the left (red dot becomes
visible) .
indicating aperture
Exposure meter needle
setting triangle.
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The exposure meter
Light metering is through the lens (inside metering). The light falls on
two CdS photo-resistors. These regulate the battery power in relation to
the incident light. The exposure meter in the Icarex 35 S has standard
calibration. It provides correct exposure for average conditions.
Correction is necessary:
Against-the-light exposures, dark subjects against a bright background
or subjects of low contrast (overcast sky -snow landscapes) -
after measurement open the aperture ' (, to 1 stop . Subjects of high
contrast , in particular , very bright subjects against dark backgrounds-
after measurement close the aperture , (, to 1 stop.
Battery
The " Mallory PX 13" provided in the camera to operate the exposure
meter
will last about one year under normal use. Ax extremely low
temperatures below -10
0
C, use type " Mallory PX 625 ".
When testing in the open at average brightness with the camera set at
'(60 sec., the battery is still in working order as long as the exposure
meter needle moves across the entire
acceptance field on turning the
aperture ring
after the diaphragm button has been depressed and the
rapid lever swung out. If this is not the case, the battery must be changed.
It is accomodated underneath cover 33 which is removed. by turning to
the left. When inserting a new battery take care that it is poled to match
the signs on the
cover . New batteries are obtainable from photographic
dealers.
The exposure meter should be switched off when the camera is not in
use
for longer periods. It is switched off when the diaphragm button
projects or the rapid advance lever is pushed in.
The exposure
When taking a shot press down release button 17 rapidly and smoothly.
The mirror swings up, the diaphragm closes down to the pre-set lens
aperture and the focal-plane shutter travels at the pre-set speed.
Immediately afterwards, the mirror returns to its position for viewfinder
focusing. When the diaphragm button in depressed, however , the dia-
phragm always remains at the pre-set aperture
after release and
tensioning.
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Working with depressed diaphragm button is particularly recommended
when variable lighting necessitates frequent adjustment of the exposure
meter.
When
the shutter has been released, a red warning index appears in
the
bottom left-hand corner of the finder as an indication that the
shutter must be tensioned before the next exposure. To do this, swing
lever 18 through until it stops.
Self-timer
Tension the shutter beforehand with the rapid advance lever and then
press lever 1 upwards
as far as it will go. On letting go the lever about
8 seconds elapse before automatic exposure. During this time the lever
returns to its initial position.
Time exposures (shutter setting "
B") are not possible with the delayed-
action mechanism.
Filters
The yellOW, green, orange and red filters that are available for the
ICAREX can be used only with black-and-white film, whereas the UV ,
Ikolor B, skylight and CONTAPOL filters can also be used with colour
material. These filters in bayonet mount fitting B 50 fit all ICAREX lenses
from 35-135 mm. .
The through-the-Iens
light metering system means that the filter factor
is usually adjusted automatically. Only when using the more dense colour
filters for black-and-white films is it available after exposure measure-
ment to open the aperture
one stop or increase the exposure time by
one full value (corresponding to filter factor 2 x) .
Flash exposures
When the flash symbol on slide 19 is set at index 20 contact-making is
so
controlled that the different flashbulbs and electronic guns are fired
at the
correct moment. Contact for firing the flashbulbs (e. g., type AG)
is made at socket 10 (flas hbulb symbol), for electronic guns at socket 11
flash symbol). The fla sh e quipment itself can be either slid onto acces-
sory shoe 16 or fixed on a rail in tripod socket 26.
Connection to the camera is by means of an adapter available from
photographic dealers; the cable is connected to one of the two flash
sockets.
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The aperture setting can be taken from the tables given on the flash-
bulb packing. For electronic flash, use the aperture calculating discs
on the gun. The instructions given by the flash equipment manufacturer
must be fOllowed.
Lens exchange
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Note!
When removing
or attaching the lens rotate only milled ring 2, in order
to avoid any possible damage to the mechanism for closing the dia-
phragm. This also
applies when taking the lens from or placing it back
on the red base plate in the case.
Removing the lens: Rotate
milled ring 2 anti-clockwise until it stops and
lift out the lens.
Attaching the lens: First line up the red dot on the inside of milled ring 2
with the red
dot on the lens. (The ring clicks into this position.) Then
insert the lens so that the red
dots on the lens and the camera body
are exactly
opposite each other . When the lens is actually touching the
camera body, turn
milled ring 2 clockwise to lo ck the lens in position.
Exposures with tele attachment 8 x 30 B
When using tele attachment 8 x 30 B the lens is stopped down to an
invariable smaller aperture. During exposure measurement the aperture
ring must
be turned to provide full aperture. Actual measurement is made
by turning speed ring
19 .
Close-ups
Besides the focusing ranges of the lenses, close-ups up to an image
scale of 3:1 are possible with supplementary lenses, extension tubes
and a bellows unit. The tables booklet contains not only all the necessary
tables but also a diagram showing the exposure ranges that are available
in this way. Since the reduced depth of field in close-ups requires
additional stopping down, which in most cases results in longer ex-
posure times, the use of a
tripod and cable release are recommended.
Reference is made here to our table copying unit and our universal
copying unit REPROPHOT. The latter unit is equipped with a focusing
slide which is practically indispensable for close-ups.
Exposure measurement for close-ups
If supplementary lenses, extension tubes 1:2 and 1: 1, the bellows
focusing unit or microattachment are used, exposure measurement is
in prinCiple the same as described above.
The exposure
factors given in the tables booklet for extension tubes
and the
bellows unit do not refer to the ICAREX 35 S. They apply only
to Icarex models without an exposure meter.
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.. 35·135 mm _1 +- 1
Supplementary lenses
The bayonet fitting cP B 50 fits all ICAREX lenses from 35-135 mm in the
same ways
as filters. In order to obtain a sufficient depth of field, however ,
the lens
should be stopped down to at least f/5.6. If filters are also used,
these are to
be mounted in front of the supplementary lenses.
1:2 " 35-135 mmI
1:1 " 35 -135 mm
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Extension tubes
The two extension tubes extend the focusing range of the ICAREX up
to
an image scale of 1:2 and 1:1 (particular advantage when copying
slides). The image scales 1:2 and 1:1 apply , however, only to exposures
taken with
50 mm lenses. These values are not correct , if referred to
any other lenses.
The tubes are attached to the camera as described under lens exchange.
In the same way, the lenses are then attached to the front bayonet
mount fitting of the tubes.
Diaphragm pre-setting
or depth of field control by depressing button 9
is not
impaired by the extension tubes.
Bellows focusing unit
As shown in the diagram of image scales, a magnification of approximately
5 times can be achieved on the negative with the bellows focusing unit
and the
50 mm lenses. The 35 mm lens cannot be used with the bellows
unit, because the lens would lie within the range of the rails. The bellows
focusing unit is first attached to the camera and then the lens to the
bellows unit with the bayonet rings over the dot markings.
The
bellows are extended by turning the right-hand knob on the focusing
slide. When turned clockwise, the left-hand knob serves to lock the
setting. Focusing is also possible with the
focus ing mount on the lens.
On the left-hand rail is a millimeter scale which can be used to re-set
extensions, even when
other exposures have been made in the mean-
time. A swivel arm permits exposures with the camera both in vertical and
horizontal positions , whereby the camera engages in extreme positions .
Diaphragm pre-setting is not possible with the
bellows focusing unit.
If a correction in the focusing is necessary after exposure measurement,
the
diaphragm must be opened manually and then re-c!osed manually to
the pre-selected f/
number before exposure.
Microphotography
For exposure measurement in microphotography set speed ring 19 at
the slowest speed
Ch sec) and then adjust the brightness of the
microscopic lamp so that the needle in the viewfinder coincides with
the
centre of the triangle marking.
When very
bright subjects are involved, adjustment is possible by
reducing the exposure time.
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11 . 2001
11 . 2002
11.2014
11 .2004
11 . 2005
20 .1629
20 .1644
11.2008
11.2010
11.2012
20.1614
20.0504
20 . 0718
20.5752
20.1051
20.1052
20.1053
20 .1054
20.1055
20.1058
20 .1056
20.1057
20.6041
20.6045
20.6048
20.6051
20.6053
20.6055
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Accessories
Interchangeable lenses for ICAREX 35 S
Skoparex 3.4/35
Co[or -Pantar 2.8/ 50
Tessar 2.8/ 50
U[tron 1.8/ 50
Dynarex 3.4/ 90
Super-Dynarex 4/135
ZEISS tete attachment 8 x 30 B (I = 400 mm)
Adapter ring for 20 .1629
Super-Dynarex 4/ 200 }
Te[omar 5/ 400 with case
Zoo mar 2.8/36-82 Vario [ens
Viewfinder Accessories
Ang[e telescope
Eyepiece correction ±0.5 to ±5 dptr.
Lens hoods
Lens
hood (pull-out type) for 35 to 90 mm [ens 8. 56 ¢
Lens hood available for Super Dynarex 135 , 200 and
Te[omar 400
Lens hood for Zoomar S. 95 ¢
Filters
yellow for 35 to 135 mm [ens B 50 ¢
green for 35 to 135 mm [ens B 50 ¢
orange for 35 to 135 mm [ens B 50 ¢
red for 35 to 135 mm [ens B 50 ¢
UV for 35 to 135 mm [ens B 50 ¢
Skylight for 35 to 135 mm [ens B 50 ¢
[ko[or A for 35 to 135 mm lens B 50 ¢
[ko[or B for 35 to 135 mm [ens B 50 ¢
yellow 877 ¢}
UV 877 ¢ for Super-Dynarex 4/ 200
Skylight 8 77 ¢
yellow 8
S9 9
55 r:tJ", } for Te[omar and Zoomar (for Zoo mar
orange ~ .
UV S
95 ¢ only with adapter 20 . 6605)
Polarizing filter (Contapo[) for 35 to 135 mm [ens B 50 ¢

20.0846
20.0847
20.0848
20 .0849
20.0850
20.1640
20.1647
20.1630
20.1646
20.1616
20 .1853
20. 1850
20. 1852
20. 0205
23.0016
23.
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23.0207
2 3.0211
23.1004
23 .1203
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Accessories for close-ups and photomicrography
Supplementary lens f = 2.0 m 0.5 dptr. B 50 (/)
Supplementary lens f = 1.0 m 1.0 dptr. B 50 (/)
Supplementary lens f =0.5 m 2.0 dptr. B 50 (/)
Supplementary lens f = 0.3 m 3.0 dptr. B 50 (/)
Supplementary lens f = 0.2 m 5.0 dptr. B 50 (/)
Extension tube 1:1 for 35 to 135 mm lens
Extension
tube 1:2 for 35 to 135 mm lens
Bellows focusing unit for 50 to 135 mm lens
Extension
tube for mi croscope
Connecting head for microscope
REPROPHOT universal copying unit
Table copying unit
Lighting equipment for table copying unit
Adapter plate for connection of ICAREX 35 S to copying
units
Cases and containers
Ever-ready case, standard type
Ever-ready case,
de-luxe type
Universal case
Carrying straps (real leather) with spring rings
for camera without case
Leather case
for 35 , 50 and 90 mm lens (optional)
and 1 filter or 1 supplementary lens
Case
for 3 filters or 3 supplementary lenses
Leather case
for ZEISS tele attachment 8 x 30 B
The Icarex system is going to be extended still further.
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Care of the ICAREX35 S
From time to time the film guide track and film transport bearings in the
ICAREX as well as the inside of the camera back should be carefully
cleaned with a soft brush. (Note: Do
not scratch the shutter blind.)
Dust
or threads on the focusing screen and mirror can be carefully
removed with a soft
hair brush when the lens is removed. Fingermarks
should be carefully removed with a soft linen
cloth from the lens surface
and the viewfinder eyepiece. Dust particles should be removed before-
hand with a soft hair brush.
Serial number
Every ICAREX has its serial number on the fold-away rewind crank .
Every lens also has its own serial number.
We advise you to make a
note of these number
s, so that you can establish ownership in the case
of loss
or a mistake. '
Special note:
Your photographic dealer or the photographic advisory service of
ZEISS IKON -VOIGTLANDER Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH, 7 Stuttgart,
Postfach
540 , will gladly advise you free of charge, if you have
any
photographic problems or require'any information.
ZEISS IKON -VOIGTLANDER offer a world-wide guarantee - a valuable
service covering all countries and frontiers. A guarantee
booklet is
provided with each camera. Make sure that
your photographic dealer
confirms the date of purchase with his si.gnature on the back of the
booklet. Take good care
of this booklet in your own interest, as it
contains a list of repair agents
throughout the world for ZEISS IKON -
VOIGTLANDER products.
Subject to change in the interest of technical progress.