Arax 60 MLU v2 Manuale Istruttivo
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up, just press the button 4. The camera will snap into action without the minimal vibrations that can affect the most
critically sharp images.
critically sharp images.
Shooting with exposures in excess of 1/30 sec. usually requires the use of the tripod. The tripod socket in the camera
is provided with the 3/8" thread. The shutter release button is equipped with threaded socket 3 to accommodate a
standard cable release or other accessories..
standard cable release or other accessories..
NOTE: When using the camera with slow shutter speeds of 1/60th sec. or longer, continue to hold in the
shutter release button when making an exposure, to prevent the shutter brake from engaging prematurely,
resulting in uneven exposures.
resulting in uneven exposures.
4. UNLOADING THE CAMERA
Shooting can be carried out until the "K"-letter (end) appears in the frame counter window, which indicates that the
film is used up. Then it is necessary to wind the remaining paper leader on the take-up spool with the aid of the shutter
cocking lever. Since in this position the shutter cocking mechanism is disconnected, the release button may not be
depressed each time after cocking.
cocking lever. Since in this position the shutter cocking mechanism is disconnected, the release button may not be
depressed each time after cocking.
Upon completion of rewinding (when rewinding is over, the force applied to the cocking lever diminishes) open the
back of the camera, move out the take-up spool centre and remove the exposed roll.
5. REPLACEMENT OF LENSES
The camera is designed to use interchangeable lenses with a Kiev C (P-SIX) mount. To remove the lens turn nut 6
counter-clockwise up to the stop and disconnect the lens from the camera.
When installing the lens, it is necessary to fit it Into the camera so that guide pin of the lens gets into slot on the
camera mouth. Then turning the nut clockwise to the limit of its travel secure the lens on the mount.
NOTE: The lens mount is a very precise mechanism. It may turn out that some lenses cannot be inserted in
the lens mount. This usually happens with lenses which were manufactured without proper quality control.
These interchangeable ARSAT C lenses for the ARAX-60 (645) camera are available.
Description, ARSAT C Focal length, mm Angle of view, degrees Maximum relative aperture Filter thread, mm
3.5/30 30
180
1:3.5 m38x0.5
3.5/45 45
83
1:3.5 m82x0.75
PCS 3.5/45 Shift
45
83*/98** 1:3.5
(manual)
m82x0.75
PCS 4.5/55 Shift
55
69*/84** 1:4.5
(manual)
m72x0.75
PCS 3.5/65 Shift
65
66*/78** 1:3.5
(manual)
m72x0.75
3.5/65 65
66
1:3.5 m72x0.75
2.8/80 80
45
1:2.8 m62x0.75
2.8/120 120
36
1:2.8 m62x0.75
2.8/150 150
29
1:2.8 m82x0.75
3.5/250 250
19
1:3.5 m82x0.75
5.6/250 250
18
1:5.6 m62x0.75
5.6/500 500
9
1:5.6
m95x1
* - without shift
** - with shift
** - with shift
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6. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
The Kiev 60 TTL camera is provided with the synchro-contact with receptacle 54 for the connection of a flash unit.To
install the flash unit to the camera use the special flash shoe which fits on the arm fastening socket 9.
Shooting with a flash unit is performed with exposures from 1/30 to 1/2 s.
7. REPLACEMENT OF POWER SOURCE
To replace or install the batteries, unscrew the battery cap 37 on the metering prism, and observing the polarity ("-" of
the power supply source should be arranged from the end of the compartment, "+" symbol is engraved on the cap) install
the fresh batteries into the chamber. Never try to mix old and new batteries.
the fresh batteries into the chamber. Never try to mix old and new batteries.
Battery for TTL prism viewfinders
Dimension
Battery models
Diameter Height Volt Nominal
Capacity
GP
IEC JIS EVEREADY
VARTA
DURACELL SONY
11.6mm 5.4mm 1.55V
165mAh
357 SR44 SR44
357
V357
D357
SR44W