Arax 60 MLU Instructions for Use
ARAX–60 (645) MLU
MEDIUM FORMAT CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. GENERAL NOTES
The ARAX-60 is a medium-format single lens reflex (SLR) camera with light-tight rubberized fabric curtain shutter and
6x6cm (ARAX-60) or 6x4.5cm (ARAX-645) frame size. The camera is designed to meet the needs of any photographer,
from the advanced amateur to the working professional
The ARAX-60 cameras are hand selected KIEV-60s that undergo an extensive mechanical upgrade process. These
camera, lens and TTL prisms are re-assembled, adjusted, tested, and matched to provide superior performance. Any
deficiencies in the basic Kiev design are addressed via reinforcement and/or replacement.
A new upgraded MLU (Mirror Lock-Up) system is installed on those models that are ordered accordingly. The Mirror
Lock-Up system operates independently of the shutter release. This feature eliminates any vibration caused by the mirror
movement during macro photography or working with long focal length lenses. The shutter mechanism is re-built and
upgraded for durability and accuracy, and the interior of the camera is treated with a new light-absorbent coating. Both
film advance and frame spacing are checked and adjusted. Additional tripod mount reinforcement results in improved
reliability of the shutter speed mechanism when using a tripod. ARAX cameras have a special durable light-absorbent
black finish (the original coating is removed by a special sand blasting process and the new proprietary finish is applied),
and maximum viewfinder brightness is achieved via our special focusing screen with a frame size scale. Free tripod
adapters are included, simplifying camera mounting on any type of tripod.
All Lenses and Prisms are also hand picked and all optical and mechanical functions are re-tested to meet the high
standard of ARAX cameras. Finally, each camera has to pass a rigorous final inspection and professional testing.
The ARAX cameras are the future of the medium format generation giving absolutely exceptional performance due to
their superior quality. With proper handling and care, your new ARAX camera will enable you to produce high-quality
medium format transparencies, and dramatic large black and white or colour prints for many years to come.
The camera is designed to use 61.5-mm wide non-perforated roll film (type 120). The camera’s curtain shutter offers
exposure times over a range from 1/1000 to 1/2 sec. and manual exposure "B".
The camera comes complete with the MC ARSAT 2.8/80 “standard” lens. The lens is provided with a special multilayer antireflection coating (MC = Multi - Coating), which upgrades the image quality and enhances its contrast due to
better-integrated transparency and reduced light dispersion. The focal length of the lens is 80 mm, the relative aperture is
1:2.8, the diaphragm setting limits are f2.8 - f22, and the near focusing limit is 0.6 m.
Critical focusing is accomplished with the aid of a micro-raster or a range finder wedge arranged in the center of the
field of view and with the aid of a ground-glass surface.
The shutter cocking mechanism is of the lever type, interlocked with the film-transport mechanism and frame counter.
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The back of the camera is hinged. The frame counter returns to its zero position automatically when the back of the
camera is opened.
The camera is designed to use most interchangeable lenses fitted with a "Pentacon Six" type bayonet mount. The
hood-type viewfinder enables the image to be viewed on the ground-glass surface either with or without a magnifying
lens. The field of vision of the hood-type viewfinder measures 53x53 mm. Magnification of the TTL (Through the Lens)
prism finder eyepiece is 2.5x, the field of vision measures 49x51.5 mm.
The camera is provided with flash synchronization compatible with cabled flash units.
The camera operates in the temperature range from minus 15 to plus 45
o
C.
INPORTANT!
Before starting to use your new ARAX camera, be sure that you have read and understand this manual,
preferably with the camera in front of you. You will then be ready to load your film and begin making great
photographs. Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the ARAX family!
2. MAIN UNITS AND PARTS
1 - shutter cocking lever
2 - TTL prism viewfinder
3 - threaded cable release socket
4 – shutter release button
5 – Strap mount
6 – Lens mount locking ring
7 - housing
8 - lens
9 – Flash mount
10 - MLU release button
11 - frame counter window
12 - viewfinder lock button
13 - diaphragm scale
14 - depth of field scale
15 - distance scale
16 – Shutter speed dial
17 - back
18 - Take-up spool
19 - Film spool
20 - depth-of-field control lever
21 - tripod socket
22 - take-up spool lock
23 - replaceable eye shade
24 - delivery spool lock
25 - back lock
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