Sears KS-2 manual

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. This camera ma[...]

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 [...]

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 www.orphancameras.com[...]

22. Film Rewind Knob (Back Cover Lock Release Knob) 23. Film Rewind Crank 24. Exposure Adjustment Dial 25. Self-Timer Switch 26. Exposure Adjustment Index Line 27. Hot Shoe 28. Flash Ready Signal Contact 29. Viewfinder Eyepiece 30. Film Rewind Shaft 31. Film Chamber 32. Battery Compartment Cover 33. Tripod Socket 34. Winder Contact 35. Film Rewind [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 c[...]

(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 [...]

* 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 [...]

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 cryst[...]

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 [...]

* 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 spee[...]

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 Shutt[...]

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.[...]

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 REFEREN[...]

Indoors Outdoors. cloudy Outdoors, sunshine Beach in mid-summer, snow scenes 1/30 - 1/60 1/60 - 1/125 1/125 - 1/250 1/250 - 1/1000 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 len[...]

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[...]

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 po[...]

This camera has an AE Lock system. When shooting against the light on automatic exposure, the contrast in the brightness of the background and the subject means that you cannot obtain a correct exposure of the subject. In this case you should use the AE Lock which retains the exposure of the subject regardless of the changes in the background light[...]

also use the system when you wish to create a deliberate effect of over (or under) exposure . 1. Turn the Film Exposure Adjustment Dial to set the required number against the Exposure Adjustment Index Line. [NOTE: from Mike B. - Always bracket if you need the shot. Expose a frame over-exposed then another under-exposed and then one the correct expo[...]

* Be sure to set it back to the "O" position after use. 15. B (BULB) SETTING The B setting is used for shooting night scenes or long time exposures. 1. Keep the Shutter Speed Dial Release Button pressed down and set the "B" against the Shutter Speed Index Line. The "B" mark in the Viewfinder will pulsate to indicate th[...]

Also the Flash Ready red LED light conveniently lights up in the Viewfinder, so that you don't have to take your eye away from the Viewfinder. [Note: Mike B. - any "automatic" flash can be used with some excellent results. You must set the shutter to 1/125 and the lens aperture to whatever the back of the flash states. Usually you ge[...]

switches on the flash unit. See the users manual of the flash unit] 4. Turn the flash unit's power source switch on, and when the flash is fully charged, the Flash Ready red LED Light will light up and the Shutter Speed Indicator will show 1/125 sec. and change automatically to the synchronizing speed. 5. Press the Shutter Release Button and s[...]

< With Flash Units Other than the Sears Auto/Thyristor (8025) > 1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to the synchronizing speed of 1/125 sec. 2. The guide number is indicated on the flash unit. Use the guide number in the following equation to obtain the f-stop number and set that number to the f-stop index line. For example. with a flash unit with [...]

[NOTE: Mike B. If you really want to try this, gently rewind the rewind knob to tighten the film, then follow the instructions below. Remember, you must divide the number of shots by your exposure. e.g. for two exposures stop down one full stop (half the amount of light) after finding the correct metering for each picture. This is due to the fact y[...]

USAGE OF THE VIEWFINDER CAP The self-timer enables you to include yourself in your own photographs for commemorative occasions etc. 1. After advancing the film, press the Self-Timer Switch. 2. The Self-Timer Indicator Light will pulsate with an electronic sound, and about 10 seconds later, the shutter will be released. 3. If you wish to cancel the [...]

When you focus on a specific subject, an area "in front of" and "behind" the subject will appear acceptably sharp in your picture. This area is called the ''Depth of Field". The depth of field can be determined in the following ways: 1. Each lens has a depth of field scale. For example with a distance of 10 ft and[...]

22. SPECIAL ACCESSORIES If you attach the Sears Autowinder to this camera, the film can be advanced automatically so that you can take continuous shots (2 frames per second). * Before attaching the winder, wipe the contact points on both the camera and the winder with a dry cloth. [NOTE: Mike B. - An eraser on these contact points as well as the co[...]

* Do not place the camera near equipment that has strong magnetism such as television or radio. * Remove the batteries before storing the camera. and keep it in a place free of dust and humidity. * Do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera yourself. If service is necessary, bring it to the nearest Sears store. www.orphancameras.com[...]