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Users manual Sears KS-2
This manual can be used for many "automatic" camera as the functions are similar.
Some "automatic" cameras have lights, some have swinging arms or digital readouts showing the
shutter speed that the meter chose for that exposure.
This is a typical K-mount Chinon, Sears or Ricoh type camera.
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You have just purchased a fine camera that will give you many years of picture-taking pleasure. The KS-2 is a 35 mm SLR camera which assures you of superb optics. outstanding mechanical performance and reliability which will justify your choice for years to come. Before using your KS-2 Please read this instruction booklet carefully and familiarize yourself with the equipment and its features thoroughly. Your pleasure in using your KS-2 will be greater if you know your camera properly. DE
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www.orphancameras.com Indication Switch 11. Lens Release Lever 12. Lens Mounting Locator Node 13. Flash Synchro Terminal 14. Focusing Ring 15. Distance Scale 16. Depth of Field Scale 17. F-Stop Ring 18. AE Lock Button 19. Aperture Relay Window 20. Film Speed Index Line 21. Film Speed Dial
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22. Film Rewind Knob (Back Cover Lock Release 33. Tripod Socket Knob) 34. Winder Contact 23. Film Rewind Crank 35. Film Rewind Release Button 24. Exposure Adjustment Dial 36. Winder Coupler 25. Self-Timer Switch 37. Winder Positioning Hole 26. Exposure Adjustment Index Line 38. Film Pressure Plate 27. Hot Shoe 39. Back Cover 28. Flash Ready Signal Contact 40. ASA/DIN Conversion Table 29. Viewfinder Eyepiece 41. Film Take-up Spool 30. Film Rewind Shaft 42. Sprocket 31. Film
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www.orphancameras.com 50 mm AUTO SEARS f/1.4 (Multi-coated) 50 mm AUTO SEARS f/1.7 (Multi-coated) 50 mm AUTO SEARS f/2.0 (Coated) SHUTTER .......... Electronically controlled, vertically moving metal focal plane shutter Automatic from 16 to 1/1000 sec. Manual from 16 to 1/1000 sec. plus B SELF-TIMER ............ Operating delay about 10 seconds during operation the red LED light pulsates and an electronic sound is emitted. VIEWFINDER ....... Field of view covers 93% horizontally and ve
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EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT...... Exposure adjustment system (+2 ~ - 2. in 1/3 steps) AE Lock System (Memory) FILM ADVANCE..........Single stroke film advance lever with 135° winding angle and 35° stand-off Automatic winding possible by mounting Sears Autowinder EXPOSURE COUNTER......Additive, automatic resetting FILM REWIND.................... Film Rewind Crank System MIRROR ................ Quick return mirror BACK COVER...... Hinged type. opened by pulling up Film Rewind Knob POWER SOURCE...
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www.orphancameras.com Viewfinder Cap For instructions on how to use the Viewfinder Cap. read the section on Self-Timer Photography and Usage of the Viewfinder Cap. 1. Attach the Viewfinder Cap to the strap.4www.butkus.org 2. Put the strap through the Strap Eyelet and adjust it to the correct length. 2. CHANGING LENSES To Remove the Lens from the Camera 1. Keep the Lens Release Lever pressed in. and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow. To Mount the Lens on the Camera
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1. Line up the red dot on the lens mount with the matching red dot on the camera body. or alternatively. match the red (dot) mark on the Depth of Field Scale to the red dot on the camera body. 2. When the lens has engaged. turn it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. * For convenience when mounting the lens in the dark. you can line up the Lens Mounting Locator Node with the Lens Release Lever. * Since the body cap has the same mount as the lens. You can remove or m
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www.orphancameras.com Batteries for the KS-2 [NOTE: click here for a listing of most Chinon Camera Batteries] Two LR-44 Alkaline batteries; life-span about 6 months; or two SR-44 Silver Oxide batteries; life-span about 12 months. * Since dirt or sweat on the batteries may cause a bad contact, wipe the batteries clean with a dry cloth before inserting them. * When your camera is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries. * Generally. in cold conditions, the voltage of th
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(Always avoid direct sunlight when inserting the film.) 1. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob until the Back Cover snaps open. 2. Insert the film in the Film Chamber and push the Film Rewind Knob down to its former position. 3. Insert the film leader into the slit on the Film Take-up Spool. 4. Advance the film, making sure that the sprocket holes on the film are fully engaged on the Sprocket Teeth. 5. Close and press the Back Cover firmly to lock it. Pull up the Film Rewind Crank and
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www.orphancameras.com * When inserting the film, it is more convenient to set the Shutter Speed Dial to a high speed rather than A (Auto) for advancing the film to the number "1" position, to avoid firing and waiting for a slow shutter speed to finish (the slowest is 16 seconds). When you are ready for shooting, be sure to set the Shutter Speed Dial back to A (Auto). * When inserting the film in cold conditions, the Film Leader may become hard and brittle. Keep it warm in your hand befo
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exposure, so please be sure to set the film speed correctly. 1. Pull the Film Speed Indicator outer ring up, and set it against the film speed number you are using. For example, if the film speed is ASA 100, set the indicator to 100 on the Film Speed Dial. 6. EXPOSURE INDICATION SWITCH When you press the Exposure Indication Switch, the liquid crystal indication of shutter speed, will appear in the Viewfinder. After shooting, the power source will cut off automatically after 8 minutes i
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www.orphancameras.com 7. VIEWFINDER INFORMATION 1. Microprism Band 2. Split-image Spot 3. Shutter Speeds 4. F-Stop Number 5. Exposure Adjustment 6. Bulb 7. Manual 8. Overexposure 9. Shutter Speed Indicator (pulsates when on AE lock) 10. Slow Shutter 11. Long Time Exposure 12. Underexposure 13. Battery Low Warning Signal 14. Flash Ready LED Light The Shutter Speed, Slow Shutter and Long Time Exposure indications are always present in the viewfinder. The parts indicated by the
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* When using a polarizing filter, depending on the angle of rotation, there may be cases in which you cannot see the liquid crystal indications. 8. AE (AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE) PHOTOGRAPHY (NOTE FROM MIKE B. - This is will apply to any Chinon, Pentax or Ricoh automatic camera) Your KS-2 camera enables you to use automatic exposure where the shutter speed is automatically selected, or manual exposure where you may select the shutter speed yourself. [NOTE: Mike B. - The shutter speed is chose
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www.orphancameras.com 1. Set the "A" on the Shutter Speed Dial against the Shutter Speed Index Line. 2. Use the F-Stop Ring to set the desired f-stop number against the Index Line. 3. When you press the Exposure Indication Switch, the correct shutter speed for automatic exposure. will be shown by the Shutter Speed Indicator in the Viewfinder. 4. When the Shutter Speed Indicator is within the orange band. this means a slow shutter speed. You should either select a different f-stop setti
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1. Press the Shutter Speed Dial Release Button. and set the Shutter Speed Dial to the desired shutter speed. 2. The letter "M" in the Viewfinder will pulsate to indicate Manual mode.
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www.orphancameras.com 3. If the (up triangle) (Overexposure mark) or the (down triangle) (Underexposure mark) pulsates, you should select another f-stop number as the exposure is incorrect. If the (up triangle) or the (down triangle) marks do not disappear, even after selecting a different f-stop number, you should select a different shutter speed. SHUTTER SPEED REFERENCE TABLE Shutter speed Lighting conditions range
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Indoors 1/30 - 1/60 1/60 - 1/125 Outdoors. cloudy 1/125 - 1/250 Outdoors, sunshine 1/250 - 1/1000 Beach in mid-summer, snow scenes 10. HOLDING THE CAMERA Holding the camera correctly when shooting is very important. 1. The camera should be positioned on the palm of your left hand so that you can use your fingers to turn the Focusing Ring of the lens easily 2. The index finger of your right hand should rest lightly on the Shutter Release Button, while your right hand holds the
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www.orphancameras.com Look through the viewfinder to compose your picture and focus by turning the Focusing Ring. You can focus either by using the center Split-image Spot or the Microprism Image Band that surrounds the center circle. Split-image Focusing When the split image in the Split-image Spot forms a single image, the subject is in focus. Microprism Focusing When the subject loses its "shimmering" effect and becomes very sharp, the subject is in focus. 12. REWINDING THE FILM (Al
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into position. 2. Pull up the Film Rewind Crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow. When the film has been completely rewound, the tension of the Film Rewind Crank is released and it will revolve freely. 3. Pull up the Film Rewind Knob to its fullest extent and the Back Cover will open. Remove the film, push the Film Rewind Knob back into position and close the Back Cover. * Never open the Back Cover during rewinding, as light will get in and ruin your film. 13. AE LOCK SYST
