Zenza Bronica GS-1 Instrukcja Obsługi

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10* If the film is not advanced when the film-winding crank is rotated,the film holder is not inserted properly and/or the main camera bodymay be set

11To set film sensitivity of the film loaded in the film back, rotate thefilm speed dial with a slight lifting action, as illustrated, and set thefilm

12The exposure counter shows the number of framesexposed or, in other words, is an additive type.Starting from "S", the counter on Film Back

13B. The numbers on the shutter speed scale are divided into red andwhite colors. Red-colored numbers are full number settings of 1 sec-ond and longer

14* The shutter release button of the main camera body should belocked, when the camera is not being used. The shutter release but-ton may be depresse

15B. To detach the lens, the film-winding crank must also be rotated tocock the lens shutter first. Then, press the lens release button downand at the

16B. The magnifier is flipped into viewing position, by simply sliding therelease lever in the arrow-indicated direction. To store the magnifier,simpl

17* The aperture ring must not be adjusted while the depth of field pre-view is being depressed.* If exposure measurements are taken with the depth of

18B. There is an apparent zone of sharpness, both in front and back ofthe focused subject, which is known as the depth of field. The depthof field sca

19B. The lens shutter of Zenzanon-S and PS series lenses have a X-set-ting for flash synchronization, which means that electronic flash unitswill sync

2Contents Page Specifications of the ZENZA BRONICA SQ-AiParts of the ZENZA BRONICA SQ-Ai1. Loading the Battery2. Battery Checki

20B. When set for multiple exposures, a black square with a round cut-out will appear in the right-front area of the focusing screen, asshown.C. Upon

21D. When S is set to the index, with the mirror lock-up switch lever, thelever will automatically return to N, with the next film advance andshutter

22b. Utilize film back interchangeability and expose the frame afterremoving the film back from the main body. Then, continue shooting,according to &q

23B. And, at the same time, slide the base outward and the film-windingcrank assembly will become detached.D. And the slide the film-winding crank ass

24C. Next, thread the neck strap through the plastic ring cover (and theU-shaped ring) and pull it out, as illustrated.D. After adjusting the length o

25The shutter cannot be cocked when film is not loaded in the film back. The use of the multi-ple exposure lever will, however, permit you to cock the

26If the equipment is not being used for a long period of time, store everything in tin-linedcontainers, with plenty of desiccant, such as silica gel.

27F/num-bersDistance (meters)oo 10 5 3 2 1.5 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.82.8oo 12.9 5.62 3.20 2.08 1.54 1.23 1.02 0.91 0.8143.5 8.17 4.51 2.82 1.92 1.46 1.17 0.98

28Zenzanon-PS 40mm F4 50mm F3.5 65mm F4 80mm F2.8 Macro110mm F4135mm F4Lens Construction8 - 11 8 - 10 7 - 9 5 - 6 4 - 6 4 - 6Angle of View87 76 62.3 5

29Motor Drive SQ-iCompact and lightweight motor drive makes it possible forvery speedy handling action, comparable to the 35mm sin-gle lens reflex cam

3Specifications of the ZENZA BRONICA SQ-Ai Type 6 x 6 cm format lens shutter single lens reflexcamera, with interchangeable lens, film back,finder and

30ME Prism Finder SProvides TTL full aperture measurements, with full-area average readings, for manual expo-sure control. Intermediate shutter speed

31One of the chief features of the SQ-Ai is complete film back interchangeability. Thus, extrafilm backs will let a single SQ-Ai do the work of severa

32SCA 386 AdapterTTL auto-flash photography based on direct film plane metering is simplewith the SCA 386 Adapter and a SCA 300 System electronic flas

4Flash Synchronization X-setting (up to 1/500 sec.); auto-flash controlbased on direct light measurements at thefilm plane with optional SCA System Ad

5Parts of the ZENZA BRONICA SQ-AiAperture ringDepth of field scaleDistance scaleLens alignment dotWaist-level finderMagnifierrelease leverFilm speed c

6B. A battery holder inside the battery chamber will spring up whenthe battery chamber cover is opened fully. Insert the four batteriesinto the batter

7Thus, it will not be possible to check the battery status (four LR44) loaded in the main cam-era body with the motor drive attached. In this case, th

8C. Depress the film back release button and the lower end of the filmback can be removed, as illustrated. Simply shift the film back upslightly and p

9B. The film holder can be taken out for film loading upon openingthe back cover.C. There are two spool holders on the film holder. The top one is for