Cosmorex SE Owner's Manual
PREFACE
For more than a century, photography has
served as the world's first truly universal
language
is instantly understood by men of
and every tongue. Historically,
began in France, with im
contributions from Britain,
Japan, and many other
developed in Germany,
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Germany, America,
nations. Originally
graph
every race
35mm single-lens reflex cameras are today
produced in many other lands - with new
sources standing on the threshold, ready to
meet the increasing needs of the world's
photographers for a broad variety of
systems. The Cosmorex SE is the
series of 35mm SLR cameras
S. R. and fully reflects the rugged construction,
superb optics, and
European photo
in the pro
sophisticated and internationally-respected
industry.
Thank you for selecting the Cosmorex. We
confident that, after reading the instruc
that follow, you will embark upon a
genuinely fine photography
camera
ducts of this increasingly
....
functional design which
graphers have prized for years
with your new
camera
latest in a
made in the U.S.
are
tions
life time of
Welcome
lens reflex photography! Your new
camera is a precision 35mm
gives you
...
to
the Cosmorex
. . .
T
hrough-the-lens viewing and focus
your brilliant eye-level view
exact image trans
*Interchangeable 58mm f/2.0
Auto Cosmogon Lens
automatic diaphragm
you an always
viewfinder. The
element optics
too.
L
ow-Noise Focal-Plane
accurate, with speeds to an action freezing
1/500th second plus
B
uilt-in Exposure Meter
showing you the correct lens
shutter speed for well-exposed pictures
and more!
bright image in your
coated, color-corrected 6-
provide superior sharpness,
world
of
Cosmorex
SLR camera that
finder shows the
mitted by your lens.
...
with a fast
mechanism that gives
Shutter
"B'".
...
ends guess
...
opening and
single-
ing
. . .
working
highly
work by
...
Because of its many unique features, opera
of this camera is probably somewhat
from other cameras you may have
this reason, it is strongly recommended that
after carefully reading these instructions, you
shoot a "test" roll
processed, and examine the pictures before
exposing addi
verify that
correctly, and allow you to make any necessary
changes in camera operation; additionally it will
confirm that all camera controls are
perfectly.
Now
...
Please fold out the front and back
showing the operating parts of your Cosmorex,
and, with the camera at hand,
operating instructions step by
rewarded by fine pictures
and for many, many
of film, have this film
tional rolls. This test roll will
you are using your new camera
follow the
step. You will be
right from the start
years to come
tion
different
owned. For
functioning
pages
-
...
CONDENSED OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS (page 33)
I
f you are familiar with 35mm single-lens
cameras from previous experience,
use your new camera immedi
directly to the
on page 33.
*If this is your first 35mm or single-lens
camera, please take the brief period needed to
learn your new camera thorough
the more detailed instructions
next page
Condensed Operating Instructions
.. .
and wish to
ately, please turn
reflex
ly by reading
beginning on the
reflex
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
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Operating Controls
Introduction
Loading Your Camera
Using Your Camera's Exposure Meter
Viewing and Focusing
Taking the Picture
Unloading
Taking Flash Pictures
Using Long Exposure Times (Time Exposures).20
Using Self-Timer ................................................
Changing Lenses
Choosing Shutter Speeds and Lens Openings. .25
Using Depth-of-Field for Greater Sharpness . .26
Caring for Your Camera & Lenses ........................
Trouble Shooting Chart
Condensed Instructions ......................................
Advanced SLR Photography
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OPERATING CONTROLS OF COSMOREX SE
OPERATING CONTROLS
OF COSMOREX SE
LOADING YOUR CAMERA
Find a spot where the light is subdued (if you're
outdoors, look for a shaded area or shield the
camera from direct sunlight with your body or coat).
Then
...
1. Open Camera Back (38) by raising Back Lock
Latch (22) and swinging back open. Make sure
Rewind Release Ring (3) is turned clock
wise
fully.
2. Push up Film Cassette Spindle (29) frominside
camera; drop in 35mm film cassette. Pull
enough film to insert film end in any slot
Up Spool
3. Alternately press Shutter Release Button (2)
and move Film Transport Lever (1) until
Sprocket Wheels (35) engage sprocket holes in
film. Make sure film cassette lies flat.
Camera Back (38) by pressing firmly.
(36).
Close
out
in Take-
Film
4.
Press Rewind Knob (24) downwards firmly
twist it counterclockwise slightly; the
Knob is now raised slightly above the
body. Slowly, turn Rewind Knob (24)
until resistance is felt (this takes up
film within the cassette).
5. Twist Rewind Knob counter-clockwise slight
then press it down fully and lock in place
twisting clockwise. Press Shutter Release
(2).
excess slack of
and
Rewind
camera
clockwise
Button
6. Move Film Transport Lever (1) through two
more short strokes (letting it return to the
starting position after each stroke) until no
further movement is possible. Press Shutter
Release Button
7. Move Film Transport Lever (1) through a
ly,
second series of short strokes until further
by
movement is impossible. Now, turn Expo
Counter Dial (4) until the number "0"
shown by the red Exposure Counter
(34).
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(2).
Indicator
or
sure
is
8.
Once more press Shutter Release
Film Transport Lever (1) fully
film frame is in position, as shown
Exposure Counter Indicator
W
hen moving the Transport Lever as described above, the Film Rewind Knob
will rotate counter-clockwise by itself. This
provides positive assurance that your camera
is correctly loaded, and that
wound through the camera.
If the Rewind Knob does
move the Transport Lever, and you
not
(2), and
...
and
by the
(34).
(24)
film is being
rotate as
you
wind
your first
have taken up the "slack" in the cassette
described in Step No. 4, open camera
check that film is securely at
Take-Up Spool.
A
lways make sure the Transport Lever (1) has
been fully wound. This is easiest
move this lever in two short
lever stops during the second stroke, you are
assured that the
exposure
Failure to fully wind the Transport Lever may
result in a "blank" exposure.
camera's film, shutter and
counter are all ready for exposure.
tached to
strokes. When the
as
back to
when you
USING YOUR CAMERA'S
EXPOSURE METER
Your Cosmorex SE incorporates a sensitive
in Exposure Meter. It contains a photo
selenium) cell (25) that converts
reflected by your subject into
which activates the Meter Needle
the "selenium" meter
electrical energy, no
how to use
1. Adjust
Aperture Indicator Dial (20) until the
number for your film type is shown
black Index Mark in the ASA film
your exposure meter:
Meter for ASA
cell generates its own
batteries are needed! Here's
Film
electric (
the light
electrical energy,
(17).
Because
Speed. Move the
by the
built-
ASA
Speed Indicator Window
Your camera's meter has marked numer
als for films rated at ASA 25, 50, 100,
400, and 500: this speed range en
virtually all general-purpose
and color films. Should
an intermediate ASA
80, simply
that
numbers. (For example, for ASA 64 or 80
film position the index mark
been
meter will operate well within the tolerances
all film types.
NOTE: If you are using film marked only
DIN" (European) film speed, enter this
in the DIN Film Speed Indicator
the film be marked in an intermediate speed
number, position indicator midway between
the next larger
d above.
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position the ASA Index Mark so
it is between the next larger and smaller
50 and 100.) When this is done, your
and smaller numbers as describe
(19).
200,
compasses
black-and-white
your film be rated at
speed, such as ASA
number
(18). Should
64
`
in "
or
of
IMPORTANT
1. When loading, first
7, No. 7). If you don't, counter
2. To wind shutter properly move transport
more short strokes until no further
3. Make sure rewind release ring (around
the way (See Page 6, No. 1).
See
"REPEATS"
also
pages 31 and 32
FROM COSMOREX MANUAL
wind shutter all the way,
will not function properly.
movement is possible.
shutter button) is turned clock
PLEASE READ ENTIRE OWNER'S MANUAL
then set counter to 0
lever through one long or
(See Page
(See Page 8).
"two or
-wise al I
2.
Aim
Meter Cell (25) at your subject. (For
practice "reading", aim meter at a
scene or if you are indoors, at
As you do so, you'll note the Exposure Meter
Needle (17) moves to a certain position, then
stops. Holding
you now
3. Match
Shutter Speed Indicator Ring (21) until
Exposure Meter Circle (16) is cen
the Needle (117).
4. Your light measurement or "reading" has
been taken! Any combination of
lens opening (f/number) and shutter speed
appearing in black on the Aperture Indi
your camera in this position,
.. .
the Needle (17) by turning the
a nearby lamp.)
a
brightly-lit
the
tered over
now
cator Ring (20) and Shutter Speed Indi
Ring (21) will give a perfectly-exposed
picture. For example, in the
these scales show that
obtained with a
second and a lens
of 1/250th
any other combination shown on the scales.
5. Now, set the Shutter Speed Dial (5) to the
desired speed by lifting the dial and turning
it until the desired shutter speed
is indicated by the red dot in the center
dial. (If the dial won't move
direction, turn it in the other
shutter speed of 1/125th
opening of f/5.6, or a speed
second and lens opening of f/4, or,
illustration shown,
correct exposure will be
cator
of the
in one
direction to reach the desired speed,) Then, let
the Shutter Speed Dial return to 'down'
position.
6. Turn the Lens Aperture Ring (26) until
the indicated lens opening is lined up with
red Distance/Aperture Index mark
HELPFUL HINTS FOR BETTER EXPOSURES
F
or outdoor photography, a shutter speed of
125th second (or, if possible, faster) is recommended whenever possible. This speed is
enough to prevent most "blur" due to
subject movement, yet is slow
picture-taking in a wide
conditions with today's
variety of lighting
(12).
enough to permit
the
1/
fast
camera or
sensitive films. If it's necessary to shoot at
1 /60th or 1 /30th second, hold the camera as
steady as possible - ideally by using a
by bracing your arms on a nearby
other support.
*Remember that your exposure meter
measures all the light that reaches the
(25).
If your subject is much
than the background, it's a good idea to move
up to your subject
for a "close-up" reading. This simply means
aiming the meter cell (25) as close as possi
the most important part of the sub
example: the face of a person
you are taking.
W
hen shooting landscapes or other out
pictures where a large part of the sky will
appear, aim your camera's meter cell
downwards
. This prevents the exposure
being adversely influenced by the bright light of
the sky.
slightly when taking your
lighter or darker
whose picture
reading from
tripod, or
table or
meter cell
ject
- for
door
"reading"
ble to
• In extremely dim lighting, the Exposure
Meter Needle (17) may rest near the right
edge of the transparent window.
occur, place your hand in
Exposure Meter Cell (25) and
needle carefully. If the needle
you block the Meter Cell, the exposure meter
is able to function in the
your hand from the cell, and determine
exposure in the normal way. However, if no
needle movement
hand in front
light is in
cannot
be used.
of an electronic flash are recommended.
sufficient and the exposure meter
In this event, either a time exposure
occurs when you pass your
of the Meter Cell, the existing
Should this
front of the
watch the
moves when
existing light; remove
hand
VIEWING AND FOCUSING
M
ake sure your lens is securely attached
camera. If not, turn lens clockwise until no
further movement is possible.
•
Frame
your picture by looking through the
Viewfinder Eyepiece
through the same lens that will actually
picture exactly as you see it.
•
Focus
to bring the image in clearly. To do
just turn the Focusing Ring (13) in
direction until the subject is sharp
viewfinder. (If the image in the viewfinder
or use
appears dark, make sure the Auto/
h for Lens Diaphragm [14]
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(32).
You're looking
to the
take the
this,
either
in the
Manual Switc
is in "Auto" position - so that the green
letter "A" is visible on the switch.)
•
Your Cosmorex offers two alternative
focusing methods. The
the center of your viewfinder is composed
of literally hundreds of tiny prisms
accentuate out-of-focus images, then
seemingly disappear into a single,
when you're at the point of
If you aim your camera at
book, from about two feet away, you'll see
how it works.) This focusing method is best
for a majority of
especially when
lens.
microprism
this instruction
subjects and conditions,
using your standard f/2.0
spot
which
clear image
sharpest focus. (
in
Around the microprism spot is a clear
of fine
ground-glass.
accentuate out-of-focus images, show
clear, sharply-defined image at the
greatest sharpness. (Again, aim
at this instruction book to see
You'll find this ground
when focusing on sub
contrast or color; it's
wide-angle and
T
he Distance Scale (28) of your lens is
calibrated both in feet (white numbers)
meters
(yellow numbers). Generally,
need to check distance except
This also tends
glass area helpful
jects which lack
quite handy when using
long telephoto lenses, too.
to
point of
the camera
how it works.)
ring
ing a
and
there's no
when taking flash pictures (see page 17)
when depth-of-field is important (see
26).
T
he Red "R" next to the Distance/Apert
Indicator (12) shows the correction
for Infra-red films. When using
first focus in the
the indicated
Focusing Ring
now aligned
this is needed only when using infra-red films,
which are sensitive to light rays which focus
at a slightly different plane than
light rays.
normal manner, and note
distance. Then, move the
(13) so that that distance is
with the Red
infra-red films,
"R".
Remember
or
page
ure
required
-
ordinary
TAKING THE PICTURE
Hold your camera steadily, using both hands.
probably find it most convenient to
camera firmly with your right hand,
shutter release button with your
your left hand can easily
lend extra support
shots, you may
the camera
focusing
And now
in a smooth, firm stroke. You've just taken
st picture!
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experiment to see in which position
feels most secure and the controls (
ring, shutter release) most accessible.
... press the Shutter Release Button (2)
turn the focusing ring and
at the same time. For vertical
grip the
and trip the
forefinger; here,
You'll
your fir
FOR SUCCEEDING EXPOSURES
You are ready for your next picture in an in
just move the Film Transport Lever
wound, and you're set: just frame, focus, and
shoot. As lighting may change, it's a good idea to
check the Exposure
to time, to make
Exposure Meter
new ex
posure "reading" of your subject, move
the Lens Aperture Ring (26) to the new aperture
shown on the Exposure Meter Aperture Indi
(20) - and continue shooting!
Meter Needle (17) from time
sure it's still lined up with the
Circle
(16).
If it is not, just take a
.. .
stant
(1) until fully
cator
-
UNLOADING
When you've finished your roll of film, the film
must be re-wound back into the cassette so it
be removed and processed. Here's how:
1. When you have taken the last exposure
number 20 or 36, depending on the length
cassette used), turn the Rewind Release
3) all the way to the left
points at the "R" en
top. Be sure the
moved
fully towards the left until no further
movement is possible. (In some instances
film transport lever [1 ]
Rewind Release Ring has been
so that the Red Dot
graved on the camera's
will stop be-
may
(
of
Ring (
the
fore it has been fully wound to position
last frame. This indicates that you
reached the end of the film. Should
happen, put on the lens cap, supplied
your camera, and then turn the Re
Release Ring [31 to the left fully.
insure that no portion of the
last frame is exposed to light as the shutter
released by the Rewind Release Ring.)
2. Raise the Film Rewind Knob (24) by gently
pressing against the top of the Knob with a
counter-clockwise movement. When the knob
springs up, grip it firmly and turn it
tin the direction indicated by the
the
have
this
with
wind
This will
is
clockwise
arrow). While resistance is felt, you are re
the film back into the cassette.
been fully rewound, the knob
without resistance.
3. Lift up the Camera Back Latch (22) and
the Camera Back (38).
Knob (24) upwards fully , and let the film
cassette drop out of the Film
Chamber
developing.
4. Push down Rewind Knob and lock in place.
Close Back. Move Rewind Release Ring (3)
clockwise fully so your camera's ready for
your next roll of film.
(30).
Your film is now
Pull the Film
When film has
will turn freely
Cassette
ready for
winding
open
Rewind
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