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SPECIFICATIONS: m o m i y o s/ e k o r D S X1 0 0 0a n d D S X5 0 0

CAMERATYPE: SHUTTER:
35mm Single Lens Reflex with two separate DSX 1000: Focal plane with speeds from 1 to 1/
b e h i n d - t h e - l e n s ,f u l l a p e r t u r e m e t e r i n g s y s t e m s ; 1000 second and B for time exposures.
one for averaged readings and one for spot B u i l t - i nv a r i a b l e d e l a y s e l f - t i m e r .( D S X 1 0 0 0 o n l y ) I
readings.
FILM SIZE AND CAPACITY:
DSX 500: Focal plane with speeds from 1 to 1/
500 second and B for time exposures.
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Perforated 35mm film in standard 20 or 36 ex- E X P O S U R EC d T T N O T :
posure cartridges. Two separate metering systems with one CdS
STANDARD AUTOMATIC LENSES: cell positioned on the back of the reflex mirror
momiyo/sekor SX 55 mm t/1.4 (spot system)and one CdS cell located on each
7 elements in 5 groups side of the viewfinder eyepiece in the penta-
Angle of view: 43' p r i s m h o u s i n g ( a v e r a g i n gs y s t e m ) .
Accessorysize: 52mm Both metering systems are cross coupled to the
momiyo/sekor SX 55mm f/1.8 shutter speed control, film speed dial, and
" 6 elements in 5 groups diaphragm mechanism on all automatic SX
Angle of view: 43' lenses. This dual system accurately measures
Accessory size: 52mm light at full aperture with momiyo/sekor SX
momiyo/sekor SX 50 mm t/2 l e n s e s .W i t h o t h e r u n i v e r s a lt h r e a d m o u n t l e n s e s ,
6'elements in 4 groups \ the dual metering systems will operate in the
Angle of view: 47' stop-down mode.
Accessorysize: 52mm , The film advance lever switches the metering
LENSMOUNT: system on and actuates the diaphragm mecha-
Universal thread mount (42mm) with locking nism on all automatic SX lenses. The Spot/
pin. Averaging selector switch on the camera body
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allows the use of either system of exposure FILMADVANCE:

calculation. Ratchet type film advance lever transports film,
cocks shutter, and advances exposure counter
i n a s i n g l e s t r o k e( 1 6 0 ' ) o rb y a n u m b e r o f s h o r t e r
METERSENSITIVITY:
ASA 25 to 3200 DIN 15 to 36 strokes.

VIEWFINDER: E X P O S U R EC O U N T E R :
P e n t a p r i s mt y p e w i t h m i c r o - d i a p r i s mc e n t e r s p o t P r o g r e s s i v e t y p e , r e a d s f r o m " S " ( s t a r t )t o 3 6 .
on Fresnelscreen for rapid focusing. Brackets Counter automatically resets to "S" when film
visible in finder indicate location of spot meter c o m p a r t m e n td o o r i s o p e n e d .
r e a d i n g a r e a ( 6 0 / oo f f i e . l d ) .P o i n t e r a n d " S " a n d DIMENSIONS:
, "A" symbols visible in finder indicate whether Width : 5 3 1 / 3 2i n . ( 1 5 1 . S m m )

the spot or averaging meter system is being Height : 3 3/4 in.(95 mm)

used. Exposure needle and reference points Thickness:With 55mm f/1.4lens 3 61/64 in.
(100.5mm)
i n d i c a t en e c e s s a r ye x p o s u r e a d j u s t m e n t s .
ith 55mm f/1.8 lens 3 25/32 in.
F L A S H S Y N C HR O N I Z A T I O N:
(96mm)
Two separate flash contacts are provided,
With 50mm f/2 leni:3 3/4in.(95mm)
marked "FP" and "X". Proper selection of
t e r m i n a l s a l l o w s c o r r e c t s y n c h r o n i z a t i o nf o r a l l WEIGHT
types of flash pictures. W i t h 5 5 m m f / 1 . 4l e n s : 3 3 1 4 / 1 6 o z . ( 9 6 0 9 )

A b u i l t - i n" h o t s h o e " a c c e s s o r yb r a c k e t i s l o c a t e d W i t h 5 5 m m f / 1 . 8l e n s : 3 2 2 / 1 6 o z . ( 9 1 0 9 )
With 50mm t/2lens: 31 3/16 oz. (8859)
atop the viewfinder, for use with cordless flash
units. (DSX 1000 only)
R E F L E XM I R R O R : N o t e : U . S . P a t e n t N o . 3 6 1 2 7 0 3" C o m b i n e d s p o t a n d
Instantreturn type averaged photometric system."
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SHORTCOURSEOF INSTRUCTIONS

Insert an Eveready 5-76 silver oxide

battery (or equivalent)

Load the film.

Pull up the rewind knob to open the film
c o m p a r t m e n td o o r , d r o p i n t h e f i l m c a r t r i d g e
and push down the knob, turning it until it
drops into place. Insert the end of the film
leader into the film take-up spool, making
sure the perforationsalong the film edge
are hooked onto the teeth of the sprocket.
Close the film compartment door and ad-
vance the film and press the shutter button
repeatedly until the number "1" appears in
the ExposureCounter Window.
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Set the film speed. Focus on your subject

Pullup the outer ring of the film speed dial by rotating the focusing ring until the
a n d t u r n i t u n t i lt h e A S A / D l N n u m b e r ( o r r e - image in the center of the viewfinder
p r e s e n t a t i v er e f e r e n c e m a r k ) o f t h e f i l m y o u s c r e e n a p p e a r ss h a r p .
are using appears in the window opposite
the white index mark.

Turn on the exposure meter

b y p u l l i n gt h e F i l m A d v a n c e L e v e r a w a y
Set the shutter speed. f r o m t h e c a m e r a b o d y a p p r o x i m a t e l y1 / 2
When outdoors in bright or hazysunlight,l/ inch.
125 second is generally suitable for most
p h o t o g r a p h sW
. h e n i n d o o r si n a w e l l l i t r o o m
1 / 6 0 s e c o n d s h o u l d b e s u f f i c i e n tt o c a p t u r e Set the exposure.
your subject,depending upon the film you Center the exposure meter needle be-
are usrng. tween the brackets in the viewfinder by
I turningthe Aperture Ring or the Shutter
b Speed Dial.
Set the "Spot/Average" Switch
t o " A " ( a v e r a g e ) f o r g e n e r a l p h o t o g r a ph y ,
or "S" when your subjectis strongly back Compose your picture and Press
or side lit. the shutter release button.
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CdS cell
(for Average reading)

Exposuremeter

CdS cell
(for Spot reading)

Mirror

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Silver Oxide Battery

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THE BATTERY
INSERTING

Open the battery compartment door on the base of the camera by

t u r n i n gt h e c o v e r c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s ew i t h y o u r t h u m b u n t i l t h e w h i t e d o t
a l i g n s w i t h t h e l e t t e r ' r o " ( o p e n ).

Clean the battery contacts with a clean, dry cloth to assure they are
free of oil or dust which may interfere with making positive contact.
With the (+) sign facing you, insert the battery and replace the cover,
t i g h t e n i n gi t w i t h t h e t h u m b , t u r n i n gi t a o n e - q u a r t e rt u r n i n t h e o p p o s i t e
d i r e c t i o no f t h e a r r o w .
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L O A D I N GT H E F I L M

A. Open the film compartment door hy pulling up the Rewind Knob.

Drop the film cartridge into the compartment and rotate the Rewind
Knob until it drops down and locks the cartridgein place.

B . I n s e r tt h e f i l m l e a d e r i n t o o n e o f t h e s l o t s i n t h e T a k e - u p S p o o l .

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C. Slowly advance the film by stroking the Film Advance Lever as far
to the right as it will go. lf the lever stops midway,press the Shutter
Release Button to free it for another stroke. Be sure that the holes
on both sides of the film are caught by the teeth on the Film Trans-
port Sprockets.
NOTE: The film must pass under the Take-upSpool when advanced.

D. Gently turn the Rewind Knob clockwiseto take up the slack in the
film.

E. Close the Film Compartment Door and advance the film several
t i m e s u n t i l t h e n u m b e r " 1 " a p p e a r s i n t h e E x p o s u r eC o u n t e r W i n d o w .
As the film is advancedthroughthe camera the knob will turn in a
c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s ed i r e c t i o n ,i n d i c a t i n gt h e f i l m i s a d v a n c i n gp r o p e r l y .
A s t h e f i l m i s a d v a n c e d t h e s h u t t e rw i l l b e c o c k e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y Y
. our
camera is now loaded and ready to go.

NOTE:AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN LOADING AND UNLOADING

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S E T TN
I G THE FILM SPEED

L i f t t h e o u t e r r i n g o f t h e S h u t t e rS p e e d D i a l a n d t u r n i t i n e i t h e r d i r e c t i o n
u n t i lt h e A S A r a t i n g o f t h e f i l m y o u a r e u s i n g a p p e a r s o p p o s i t e t h e i n d e x
mark. Your films ASA rating can be found printed on the film cartridge
o r i n t h e i n s t r u c t i o ns h e e t p a c k e d w i t h i t .

To use the DIN rating, turn the Shutter Speed Dial until the correct
numberappearsin the DIN window on the dial.

Below is a table of the available ASA/DIN ratings with the numbers

r e p r e s e n t e d b y t h e d o t s s h o w n i n p a r e n t h e s e sb e n e a t h t h e m .

ASA 25. .50 | r 1OO. .2OO. .400. .8OO 1600 32OO

32 40 64 80 r25 160 250 320 500 550 looor250 20002500

DIN 15 . . 1g . . 2L ..24..27..3O.. 33..36

16 t7 19 20 22 23 25 26 28 29 31 32 34 35

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T H ES H U T T E R
SELECTING SPEED

T h e s h u t t e rc o n t r o l st h e l e n g t h o f t i m e l i g h t i s a l l o w e d t o s t r i k e t h e f i l m .
The speed at which the two shutter curtainspass across the film is
m e a s u r e d i n f r a c t i o n so f a s e c o n d t h a t c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e n u m b e r s o n
the Shutter Speed Dial. (250 is 1/250 second, 2 is 1/2 second, etc.)
T h e n u m b e r " 1 "o n t h e d i a l r e p r e s e n t so n e f u l l s e c o n d e x p o s u r e .W h e n
s e t o n t h e " B " s e t t i n g t, h e s h u t t e rw i l l r e m a i n o p e n a s l o n g a s t h e S h u t t e r
R e l e a s e B u t t o n i s d e p r e s s e d .W h e n u s i n g t h e " B " s e t t i n g ,a n d f o r e x -
posures longer than 1/30 second, a cable release and tripod should
b e u s e d t o m i n i m i z ec a m e r a m o v e m e n t .

T o s e l e c t a s h u t t e rs p e e d , t u r n t h e S h u t t e rS p e e d D i a l u n t i l t h e d e s i r e d
speed linesup with the index mark.

N O T E : S h u t t e rs p e e d s m a y b e s e t b e f o r e o r a f t e r t h e f i l m i s a d v a n c e d ,
b u t b e c a r e f u ln o t t o p u l l u p o n t h e S h u t t e rS p e e d D i a l .Y o u m a y
i n a d v e r t e n t l yc h a n g e t h e f i l m s p e e d s e t t i n g .

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F O C U S I N GA N D V I E W N
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T h e m o m i y o / s e k o r D S X i s a n S L R c a m e r a .T h a t m e a n s t h a t t h e i m a g e
you see in the viewfinder is the same image you will see in the final
photograph.

Focusingthe DSX is made easier by the micro diaprismfocusing grid

i n t h e v i e w f i n d e r .T h i s s m a l l , r o u n d a r e a i n t h e c e n t e r o f t h e v i e w f i n d e r
exaggerates the difference between the "in focus" and "out of focus"
image. By rotatingthe focusing ring on the lens barrel until the micro
d i a p r i s md i s a p p e a r s t, h e i m a g e i s b r o u g h t i n t o f o c u s .

F o r s u b j e c t s w i t h i r r e g u l a r o u t l i n e s , l i k e w o o d e d h i l l s i d e s ,t h e e n t i r e
g r o u n d g l a s s s u r r o u n d i n gt h e m i c r o d i a p r i s m m a y b e e a s i e r t o f o c u s
w i t h , t u r n i n gt h e F o c u s i n gR i n g u n t i l t h e i m a g e a p p e a r s s h a r p .

I N F R A . R E DP H O T O G R A P H Y
lnfra-redlight waves focus on a plane slightlybehind that of visible
l i g h t .W h e n u s i n g i n f r a - r e df i l m y o u c a n c o m p e n s a t ef o r t h i s d i f f e r e n c e
b y f o c u s i n g s l i g h t l yb e h i n d y o u r s u b j e c t . F i r s t f o c u s n o r m a l l yu n t i l y o u r
subject is sharp Note the positionof the Footage Index Mark on the
D i s t a n c eS c a l e . R o t a t et h e F o c u s i n g R i n g u n t i lt h e s m a l l r e d d o t m o v e s
into this position and your lens wilf be focused for infra-red photo-
g r a ph y .

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T U R N I N GO N T H E M E T E R

T o a c t i v a t et h e c a m e r a s m e t e r i n g s y s t e m , p u l l t h e F i l m A d v a n c e L e v e r
a w a y f r o m t h e c a m e r a b o d y a p p r o x i m a t e l y1 / 2 i n c h u n t i l i t c l i c k s i n t o
p o s i t i o n .T o p r e v e n t u n n e c e s s a r yd r a i n o n t h e b a t t e r y ,l o c k t h e m e t e r
i n t h e " O F F " p o s i t i o nw h e n t h e c a m e r a i s n o t i n u s e . P r e s st h e " O F F "
button on top of the Film Advance Lever and the lever will retractto-
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NG THE METERSYSTEM
SELECTI

There are two methods of determining correct exposure with the

momiyo/sekor DSX. Whether you use the "Spot" or "Average"
system will depend on the type of pictureyou are taking.

SPOTREADING
T h e " S p o t " m e t h o d o f e x p o s u r e c a l c u l a t i o ni s e s p e c i a l l y v a l u a b l e w h e n
the most important part of the picture is either much lighter or darker
than the surrounding area, as in a landscape,where the sky is much
brighter than a tree or house. A picture like this would be under-
exposed if measured with the camera'saveragingmeter.
"Spot" readings are also useful in dim light, such as indoor or night
scenes, because the "Spot" meter reacts more quickly under these
c o n d i t i o n st h a n a n a v e r a g i n g m e t e r .
To take a "Spot" reading, set the shutter speed and move the Spot/
A v e r a g e S e l e c t o r S w i t c h t o t h e " S " p o s i t i o n .T h e s m a l l p o i n t e r a t t h e
b o t t o m o f t h e v i e w f i n d e rs c r e e n w i l l p o i n t t o t h e l e t t e r " S " . L o o k t h r o u g h
the viewfinder and aim the camera so the brackets fall on the most
important part of the picture. For the most accurate reading be sure
the bracketed area doesn't include objects much lighter or darker than
the area you want to measure.

A V E R A G ER E A D I N G
lf your subject is not surroundedby very light or dark areas,and is not
backlit,the averaging system is often the best to use.
Push the Spot/Average Selector Switch to the letter "A". The pointer in
the lower section of the viewfinder will move outside the brackets to
the "A" to remind you the entire picture area is being measured by the
meter.

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SETTINGTHE EXPOSURE

1. Turn the Shutter Speed Dial untilthe shutterspeed you wish to use
l i n e s u p w i t h t h e i n d e x m a r k . O u t d o o r s i n b r i g h t o r h a z y s u n l i g h t1 / 1 2 5
s e c o n d s h o u l d b e f a s t e n o u g h f o r m o s t s i t u a t i o n s ,d e p e n d i n g u p o n t h e
f i l m y o u u s e . I n d o o r si n a w e l l l i t r o o m , 1 / 6 0 s e c o n d o r s l o w e r s h o u l d
b e s u f fi c i e n t u n d e r m o s t c o n d i t i o n s .
2 . R o t a t e t h e A p e r t u r e R i n g o n t h e l e n s u n t i lt h e n e e d l e t o t h e r i g h t o f t h e
finder is centered between the open ends of the index mark. When
t h e n e e d l e c e n t e r s ,t h e e x p o s u r e w i l l b e c o r r e c t . l f t h e m e t e r n e e d l e
does not come to the center no matter what aperture you choose,
c h a n g e s h u t t e r s p e e d s . W h e nt h e n e e d l e i s o n t h e ( + ) s i d e , t h e p i c t u r e
is overexposed and you need to select a faster shutterspeed. When
t h e n e e d l e i s o n t h e ( - ) s i d e ,t h e p i c t u r e i s u n d e r e x p o s e d a n d a s l o w e r
speed shouldbe chosen.

N O T E : Y o u m a y r e v e r s et h e p r o c e d u r ei f y o u w i s h t o u s e a c e r t a i na p e r t u r e .
In this case, select the apertureand center the meter needle by ro-
t a t i n g t h e S h u t t e r S p e e d D i a l.
W h e n u s i n g S X l e n s e s i t i s n o t n e c e s s a r yt o p u s h t h e F i l m A d v a n c e
L e v e r t o w a r d t h e c a m e r a b o d y t o t a k e a m e t e r r e a d i n g .T h i s a c t i o n i s
t a k e n o n l y t o v i e w d e p t h - o f -ife l d .
I n g e n e r a l p h o t o g r a p h yt h e m e t e r r e q u i r e s n o s p e c i a l c a l c u l a t i o n so r
compensationto obtain correct exposures even if filters or close-up
Exoosure Meter Needle a c c e s s o r i e s s u c h a s a u t o - b e l l o w so r a u t o e x t e n s i o n t u b e s a r e u s e d .
Spot/Average Indicator M e t e r r e a d i n g st a k e n w i t h t h e n o r m a ll e n s a l o n e a n d t h e n w i t h a c c e s s o r i e s
a t t a c h e dm a y n o t b e t h e s a m e d u e t o t h e p r o p e r t i e s o f t h e a c c e s s o r i e s ,
Area Measuredby Spot Meter
b u t t h e e x p o s u r e sw i l l b e c o r r e c t . I n c l o s e - u p p h o t o g r a p h yt h e m e t e r
Range
Index of Measuring
reading must be taken after the final focus, since exposure in this
i n s t a n c ei s a f f e c t e d b y t h e d i s t a n c eb e t w e e n l e n s a n d f i l m .

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D E P T HO F F I E L D

*f When the camera is focused on an object, an area in front of and be-

hind the object will also be in acceptably sharp focus I
T^-F T h e d i s t a n c eb e t w e e n t h e n e a r e s ta n d f a r t h e s to b j e c t s i n f o c u s i s c a l l e d
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E a c h t i m e t h e a p e r t u r e i s c h a n g e d , d e p t h - o f - f i e l dc h a n g e s a l s o . A s t h e
l e n s r s s t o p p e d d o w n t o w a r d s t / 1 6 , d e p t h - o f - f i e l di n c r e a s e s ,a n d a s t h e
l e n s r s o p e n e d t o w a r d st / 2 , i t d e c r e a s e s

K n o w i n g h o w t o u s e d e p t h - o f - f i e l da l l o w s t h e p h o t o g r a p h e rt o u s e t h e
p r i n c i p l e so f " s e l e c t i v ef o c u s " t o e l i m i n a t eu n w a n t e d f o r e g r o u n da n d
b a c k g r o u n d o b j e c t s f r o m h i s p h o t o g r a p h s ,a n d c o u l d m e a n t h e d i f f e r -
e n c e b e t w e e n a s n a p s h o ta n d a s u c c e s s f u lp h o t o g r a p h .

T o v i e w t h e d e p t h - o f - f i e l di n y o u r p h o t o g r a p h w i t h t h e D S X , b r i n g y o u r
s u b j e c ti n t o s h a r p e s tf o c u s a n d p r e s s t h e F i l m A d v a n c e L e v e r i n t o w a r d s
the camera body This causes the lens diaphragm to "stop down"
(become smaller) The exposure meter needle may deviate from I
t h e c e n t e r o f t h e i n d e x m a r k , b u t d o n o t r e a d j u s tt h e e x p o s u r e s e t t i n g .
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T h e l e n s i s n o w a t t h e a p e r t u r ea t w h i c h t h e p i c t u r e w i l l b e t a k e n I

N O T E : W h e n t a k i n g e x p o s u r e m e t e r r e a d i n g s w i t h S X l e n s e s ,D O
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T h e d e p t h - o f - f i e l dw i l l a p p e a r i n t h e v i e w f i n d e r e x a c t l y a s i t w i l l a p p e a r
i n t h e f i n i s h e d p i c t u r e .B y c h a n g i n gt h e f o c u s w h i l e t h e l e n s d i a p h r a g m
is stopped down you can select the area of sharpness in your photo-
g r a p h . W h e n u s i ' n gp r e s e t o r n o n - a u t o m a t i cl e n s e s t h e d i a p h r a g m m u s t
b e s e t m a n u a l l y ,b u t t h e s a m e r e s u l t sa r e a c h i e v e d .

You may also determine the depth-of-field by checking the scale on

the lens barrel. Numbers representing lens apertures appear at the
near and far limitsof depth for any given focus distance and lens open-
Ing.

For example,if the standardlens is focused at 15 feet, one of the marks

representing f/11 appears at the 10 foot mark and the other at the 30
foot mark. This means that in a photographfocused at 15 feet and the
diaphragm set at t/11,everything between 10 and 30 feet will be in ac-
c e p t a b l y s h a r p fo c u s .

THE AUTOMATICLENS
The momiyo/sekor standardlens features an automatic diaphragmto
let you view the scene at the lens maximum aperture.When you press
t h e S h u t t e r R e l e a s e B u t t o n t h e l e n s w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y" s t o p d o w n " t o
the apertureyou selected and re-open immediately.

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C A U T I O N : P L E A S E R E A D T H I S S E C T I O NC A R E F U L I - YB E F O R EA T -
T E M P T I N GT O R E M O V E O R I N S T A L LA L E N S

T o r e m o v e a n a u t o m a t i c l e n s f r o m y o u r c a m e r a ,f i r s t p r e s s t h e m e t e r
" O F F " b u t t o n .H o l d t h e c a m e r a s e c u r e l yw i t h o n e h a n d a n d p r e s s t h e
L e n s R e l e a s eB u t t o n . W i t h t h e o t h e r h a n d , f i r m l y g r a s p t h e l e n s a n d
r o t a t e i t c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s eu n t i l a l l t h e t h r e a d s h a v e b e e n d i s e n g a g e d .

To mount the lens, screw the lens threads into the lens mount on the
camera body, rotatingthe lens clockwise until it stops and locks into
p l a c e w i t h a s h a r p c l i c k W h i l e m o u n t i n gt h e l e n s , n e v e r p r e s s t h e l e n s
release button

A l w a y s b e s u r e t h e m e t e r i s i n . t h e " O F F " p o s i t i o n ,a n d t h a t t h e t h r e a d s
a r e p r o p e r l y e n g a g e d . l f t h e l e n s i s d i f f i c u l tt o s c r e w i n , r e m o v e i t a n d
i n s p e c tt h e t h r e a d s f o r d i r t o r o t h e r f o r e i g n m a t t e r

Do not touch the reflex mirror in the camera body after removingthe
lens. Dust particles can be removed with a blower or soft camels hair
brush.

IMPORTANT:
P r o t e c ty o u r c a m e r a b o d y a n d l e n s b y u s i n g l e n s a n d b o d y c a p s .

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H O L D I N GT H E C A M E R A

Support the camera in the palm of the left hand, with the thumb and
f o r e f i n g e rg r i p p i n gt h e f o c u s i n g r i n g . T h e p a l m o f t h e r i g h t h a n d s h o u l d
f i t a g a i n s tt h e r i g h t s i d e o f t h e c a m e r a b o d y w i t h t h e f o r e f i n g e rr e s t i n g
n e a r t h e S h u t t e rR e l e a s e B u t t o n a n d t h e t h u m b o n t h e c a m e r a b a c k .

L o o k t h r o u g h t h e v i e w f i n d e rw i t h t h e c a m e r a r e s t i n g a g a i n s t t h e f o r e -
h e a d t o h e l p s t e a d y i t , a n d t h e l e f t e l b o w h e l d i n a g a i n s tt h e b o d y .

A s a g e n e r a lr u l e ,t h e c a m e r a s h o u l d n o t b e h a n d h e l d a t s h u t t e rs p e e d s
s l o w e r t h a n 1 / 6 0 s e c o n d .T h i s b e c o m e s p a r t i c u l a r l yi m p o r t a n t w h e n
u s i n g l e n s e so f l o n g e r t h a n n o r m a l f o c a l l e n g t h ,w h e r e i t m a y b e n e c e s -
s a r y t o u s e e v e n f a s t e rs p e e d s t o e l i m i n a t ec a m e r a m o v e m e n t .A t s p e e d s
s l o w e r t h a n 1 / 6 0 , a t r i p o d i s a m u s t f o r t h e s h a r p e s tp h o t o g r a p h s .

I M P O R T A N T : W h e n a t t a c h i n gt h e c a m e r a t o a t r i p o d t h a t h a s a l o n g
a t t a c h m e n ts c r e w , a d j u s t t h e s c r e w t o l e s s t h a n 1 / 4 i n c h
( 6 . 3 5 m m )t o p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e i n t e r i o r o f t h e c a m e r a
body.

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T h e D S X 1 0 0 0 h a s a b u i l t - i n s e l f - t i m e r ,p r o v i d i n g a m e t h o d o f d e l a y i n g
the shutter release up to 10 seconds, allowing the photographer to
i n c l u d eh i m s e l f i n h i s o w n p h o t o g r a p h s .

When the self-timer is rotated 180 degrees, a delay of 10 seconds is

provided before the shutter is released. Rotatingthe lever less than
1 8 0 d e g r e e s g i v e s s h o r t e rd e l a y t i m e s .T h e s e l f- t i m e r " a c t i v a t i n g "b u t t o n
r s l o c a t e d b e h i n d t h e l e v e r a n d i s v i s i b l eo n l y w h e n t h e t i m e r i s s e t f o r
use.

S i n c e t h e s e l f - t i m e r o p e r a t e s i n d e p e n d e n t l yo f t h e S h u t t e r R e l e a s e
Button,the camera may be operated in the normal manner,using the
S h u t t e r R e l e a s e B u t t o n ,e v e n w h e n t h e s e l f - t i m e rh a s b e e n s e t .
NOTE: lf the Self-timerLever is not rotated at least 90 degrees, it will
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

T h e f l a s h t e r m i n a l s , m a r k e d F P a n d X ( 1 0 ) ,a l l o w f o r a c h o i c e o f f l a s h
synchronizationsT . he selection of a terminal depends upon the type
of flash used, as well as shutter speed. The followingtable shows the
. hese com-
c o r r e c t c o m b i n a t i o n st o b e u s e d i n v a r i o u s f l a s h s i t u a t i o n s T
b i n a t i o n sm u s t b e o b s e r v e d t o i n s u r e c o r r e c t s y n c h r o n i z a t i o n .

Shaded areas indicate the shutter speeds at which listed bulbs are to
be used, with the cord attached to the correct terminalposition

Flash Synchronization Ghart

S H U T T E RS P E E D S
FLASH
TERMINAL

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T o u s e t h e X ( " h o t s h o e " )c o n t a c t o n t h e
camera with cordlessflash units,pull
the cover off the shoe and fold it down
out of the way
NOTE: When using flash units with
s y n c h r o n i z a t i o nc o r d s , a n e -
l e c t r i c acl h a r g ei s p r e s e n ti n t h e
"hot shoe" Keep the cover in
place to preventthe possibility
o f a l i g h t e l e c t r i c a ls h o c k w h i l e
t h e u n i ti s c o n n e c t e d
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EXPOSUREFOR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
l n f l a s h p h o t o g r a p h y ,e x p o s u r e i s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e g u i d e n u m b e r o f
t h e f l a s h b u l b o r e l e c t r o n i c f l a s h u n i t . T h e g u i d e n u m b e r r e p r e s e n t sa
r e l a t i o n s h i pb e t w e e n t h e p o w e r o f t h e f l a s h a n d t h e s p e e d o f t h e f i l m .
F l a s h b u l bg u i d e n u m b e r s c a n b e f o u n d o n t h e p a c k a g e t h e y c a m e i n
G u i d e n u m b e r s f o r e l e c t r o n i cf l a s h u n i t s a r e f o u n d i n t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s
s p e c i fi c a t i o n s
O n c e y o u ' v e f o u n d t h e c o r r e c t s h u t t e rs p e e d f o r y o u r t y p e o f f l a s h ,( s e e
n h a r t ), y o u c a n c o m p u t e t h e c o r r e c t l e n s o p e n i n g
F l a s hS y n c h r o n i z a t i o C
by thisformula:
G U l D E N U M B E R+ L E N S - T O . S U B J E CD
TI S T A N C E : A P E R T U R E
l f t h e f l a s h y o u a r e u s i n g h a s a g u i d e n u m b e r o f 5 6 , f o r e x a m p l e ,a n d
i f , a f t e r f o c u s i n g ,y o u d e t e r m i n e f r o m t h e l e n s b a r r e l D i s t a n c e S c a l e
t h a t t h e s u b j e c ti s 7 f e e t a w a y ,d i v i d e 5 6 b y 7 T h e a n s w e r i s 8 ; t h e r e f o r e
the correct aperture is f/8
Not only is flash the most effective light source for indoor snapshots
and shooting in dark places, but it's also an effective tool for back-
l i g h t i n g p o r t r a i t sa n d f i l l i n g i n s h a d o w s . R e m e m b e r t h a t w h e n f l a s h i s
u s e d a s a s u p p l e m e n t a ll i g h t s o u r c e , e x p o s u r e m u s t b e b a s e d o n t h e
l i g h tf r o m t h e m a i n l i g h t s o u r c e ( s u c ha s t h e s u n ) .
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R E W I N D I N GT H E F I L M

reh After a roll of film has been exposed, it must be rewound into its
t
cartridgebefore being removed from the camera.

Push the rewind button on the camera bottom and slowly turn the rewind
k n o b c l o c k w i s e u n t i lt h e f i l m p u l l s f r e e o f t h e t a k e - u p s p o o l .

While the film rs being rewound, a click can be heard each time a
f r a m e i s r e w o u n d .W h e n t h e c l i c k i n g s t o p s t h e f i l m h a s b e e n r e w o u n d ,
but if for some reason you're not sure, hold the rewind crank and
advance the film lever 3 or 4 strokes. lf there is no tension on the re-
w i n d c r a n k t h e f i l m h a s b e e n c o m p l e t e l y r e w o u n d .O p e n t h e c a m e r a
back, pull up the rewindknob, and remove the film cartridge.

MULTIPLEEXPOSURES
Your new momiyo/sekor DSX camera is protected from accidental
d o u b l e e x p o s u r e u n d e r n o r m a l p i c t u r e t a k i n g s i t u a t i o n ss i n c e y o u c a n n o t
t a k e a p i c t u r e u n t i l y o u a d v a n c e t h e f i l m a n d r e c o c k t h e s h u t t e r .H o w -
ever, to make double exposuresfor special effects:

1. T a k e y o u r f i r s t p i c t u r e i n t h e u s u a l m a n n e r .
2. Press the film rewind button on the base of the camera and slowly
turn the film rewind knob clockwise untilyou hear a click. Stop. The
click means that you have rewound the film one full frame. Next,
advance the film twice. This cocks the shutter and repositionsthe
o r i g i n a lf r a m e f o r t h e s e c o n d s h o t o r d o u b l e e x p o s u r e .

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ExposureWarning Mark

F a
S A

Certain combinations of the shutter speed, ASA set-
ting, and/or diaphragm setting are beyond the measur-
ing range limits of both metering systems (spot system
a n d a v e r a g i n gs y s t e m ) . W h e n t h i s o c c u r s , a r e d w a r n i n g
mark appears in the viewfinder to warn of insufficient
light The warning mark disappears (signifyingthe go-
ahead Jor picture taking) by changing the shutter speed,
ASA setting, and/or diaphragm setting.
Should this red warning mark appear when measuring
s u b i e c t u n d e r t h e i n s u f f i c i e n tl i g h t , a d d a n a u x i l i a r y l i g h t
or flash.

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OPERATION

Y o u r m o m i y o / s e k o r D S X i s d e s i g n e d t q o p e r a t e a u t o m ' a t i c a l l ya t f u l l
aperture with the complete range of SX lenses. However, in some cases
*r--*-+ exposure must be determined by the "stopped down? method.
4r
A. When using lenses with universal thread mounts, such as those
designed for use with the momiyo/sekor TL and DTL series.
(With lenses that have an "Automatic/Manual" selector switch, set
the switch on "Automatic").

B. When using the SX (or TLIDTL) preset lenses.

C. When photographing with the SX (or TLIDTL) lens separate from the
camera body, as when using the SX lenses on accessories like the
auto-bellows extension and auto-extensiontubes.

T o u s e t h e " s t o p p e d - d o w l ' 1 "m e t h o d , p r e s s t h e F i l m A d v a n c e L e v e r i n

towards the camera body as far as it will go. Rotate the Aperture Ring
or Shutter Speed Dial until the meter needle is centered between the
open ends of the index mark.

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The proper operation of a precision instrument like the momiyo/sekor pSX camera requires strict attention to the .
c o r r e c t m a n i p u l a t i o no f c o n t r o l s .I n m a n y c a s e s , t h e c a m e r a m a y a p p e a r t o m a l f u n c t i o ns i m p i y b e c a u s e s o m e s m a l l
d e t a i l w a s o v e r l o o k e d ,o r t h e o p e r a t i o n sw e r e n o t i n t h e p r o p e r s e q u e n c e . B e f o r e y o u d e c i d e t h e c a m e r a i s b r o k e n ,
.L
there are some thingsyou can look for.

Problem: E X P O S U R EM E T E R N E E D L E W I L L N O T M O V E T O T A K E R E A D I N G .
P o s s i b l ec a u s e : l m p r o p e r s h u t t e r s p e e d / a p e r t u r e c o m b i n a t i o n f o r f i l m a n d l i g h t c o n d i t i o n s .T r y c h a n g i n g t h e
shutter speed/aperture combination until needle reacts. Or check to see that the correct type
of battery is being used and has been inserted correctly.

PTobIem:
P o s s i b l ec a u s e :
F I L M C O M P L E T E L YB L A N K W H E N P R O C E S S E D ,I N D I C A T E D N O E X P O S U R E H A S B E E N
MADE.
l m p r o p e r l o a d i n g .R e v i e w t h e s e c t i o n o n f i l m l o a d i n g a n d b e s u r e y o u a r e l o a d i n g t h e c a m e r a
c o r r e c t l yw i t h t h e f i l m b e i n g s e c u r e l ya t t a c h e dt o t h e t a k e - u p s p o o l a n d w i n d i n g i n t h e C O R R E C T
D I R E C T I O N ,t h a t i s U N D E R t h e t a k e - u p s p o o l . F i l m m a y n o t h a v e g o n e t h r o u g h c a m e r a a t a l l . ,

Problem: S E L F T I M E R D O E S N O T O P E R A T ES H U T T E R .
Possible cause: Timer not rotated at least 90 degrees.
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Problem: F L A S H P I C T U R E SB L A N K O R P A R T I A L L Y E X P O S E D .
Possible cause: lmproper shutterspeed for the type of flash used, or improper cord receptacle used for the type
o f b u l b o r s h u t t e r s p e e d . C h e c k F l a s h S y n c h r o n i z a t i o nT a b l e c a r e f u l l y .

PTobIem: LENS VERY HARD TO REMOVE FROM CAMERA.STOP IMMEDIATELYI

Possible cause: Pressure on Film Advance Lever causing automatic diaphragm actuatingplate to press against
p i n o n b a c k o f l e n s .T H I S C A N C A U S E S E R I O U S D A M A G E T O Y O U R L E N S .D O N O T F O R C E
THE LENS! Check to be sure the meter is turned "OFF"

Problem: S H U T T E RW I L L N O T R E L E A S E .
Possible cause: Film Advance Lever not advanced far enough. A full stroke is necessary to cock the shutter.
However,a ratchetincorporated within the film advance mechanismwill allow you to accomplish
a fullwind in a seriesof short strokes.

l f t h e p r o b l e m s a b o v e c a n n o t b e s o l v e d i n t h e m a n n e r s s u g g e s t e d , d o n o t a t t e m p t t o r e p a i r t h e c a m e r a y o u r s e l f.
Take it to the nearest service center. A minor problem could be aggravatedby tampering.

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Construction A n g l e M i n i m u m O p e r a t i n g C l o s e s t Filter
Description L e n sh o o d Weight
o f v i e w a p e r t u r e m 0 0 e s f o c u sd i s t a n c e J t t t r
G r o u p sElements
21mm 4 8 91' lo Auto 1.Sftor 0.45m 5 8 m m N o n er e q u i r e d 71zl16oz.(2209)

28mm t2.8 7 7 lo Auto 1ft or 0.3m 58mm Slip-on 712/taoz.(220g\

35mm 2.8 4 7 bJ to Auto 1 . S f to. r 0 . 4 m 52mm S l i p - o n 7 64ooz.(2109)

50mm z .+ 6 +t 16 Auto 1 . S f to. r 0 . 4 5 m 52mm S c r e w - i n 6 8/rooz.(1859)

'1.51t.
or 0.45m 52mm S c r e w - i n 8 1 3 4 s 0(22. 5 0 9 )
55mm 1.4 7 43' i6 AUto
55mm /1.8 o +.) 16 Auto or 0.45m 52mm S c r e w - i n
1.Sft. 6 1 a 4 o o(z1.9 5 g )

85mm 2.8 .+ 4 28' to Auto 2 . 7 5 fotr 0 . B 5 n t 52mm BuIt-in B l o A o o(z2. 4 5 9 )

105mm 2.8 4 4 to Auto 4tt 1.2m 52mm BuIt-in 9 1 1 / r o o(z2.7 4 9 )

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135mm 2.8 4 4 18' ZI Auto 511. 0 r 1.5m 52mm B u i l t - i n lb. 2 5iooz.(5209)

200mm f/3.5 4 A 12 22 Auto 7.5{tor 2.3m 5 8 m m Built-in 1 l b . 4 1 3 / r o o( z5.9 0 9 )

41.27mm
600mm tl9 4 JI Preset 33ft or 10m Drop-inS c r e w - i n 4 l b s .4 1 3 4 o o(z1 9 5 0 9 )
Ser VI
41.27mm
800mm t/8 4 4 JI Preset 60ft or 1Bm D r o p - i nS c r e w - i n 5 l b s . 67 4 o o z . ( 2 4 5 0 9 )
SerVI
Zoom 27-10 16 Auto Bft o r 2.5m 58mm Built-in 2 l b s . 3a / r o o z( 1 0 0 0 9 )
o t1
90- 230mm
f/4.5

M a c r o 6 0 mfm
i2.8 4 40' 22 Preset 9 ? i no. r 0 . 2 3 5 m5 8 m m N o n er e q u i r e d 1 36 / r oo z ( 3 8 0 9 )
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A v a r i e t y o f i n t e r c h a n g e a b l el e n s e s a r e a v a i l a b l e t o a d d T H E A U TOMA TICLE N S
t o t h e v e r s a t i l i t yo f y o u r m o m i y o / s e k o r D S X . Y o u c a n The momiyo/sekor standardlens featuresan automatic
add telephoto lenses to get in closer to those tar away diaphragm to let you view the scene at the lens maxi-
scenes, or a wide angle lens so you can get in close mum aperture. When you press the Shutter Release
and still get everything into your picture. Button the lens will automatically "stop down" to the
aperture you selected and re-open immediately.

PR ES E TLE N S E S
Preset lenses have 2 parallel rings controlling the
aperture setting. One, the preset ring has click-stops at
the numbered aperture positions.The other, the dia-
phragm control ring, turns freely, without click-stops.
Using the stop-down metering method, turn the preset
r i n g u n t i l t h e n e e d l e i n t h e v i e w f i n d e rl i n e s u p c o r r e c t l y .
Then open the lens to maximum aperture with the dia-
phragm control ring, for focusing. After focusing, close
the diaphragm down to the preset position by turning
the diaphragm control ring in the opposite direction. lt
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Filters:
Five different momiyo/sekor filters, (Y2, YG, 02, UV, and SL) are
a v a i l a b l ef o r e a c h s i z e m e n t i o n e d i n t h e l e n s c o m p a r i s o n c h a r t .

Lens Hood :
Refer to the lens comparisonchart.A lens hood is a necessary acces-
s o r y t o k e e p u n w a n t e d l i g h t f r o m s t r i k i n gt h e l e n s a n d c a u s i n g f l a r e .

Diopter Correction Lenses :

Many near and far-sighted persons have difficulty looking through a
c a m e r a v i e w f i n d e r w h i l e w e a r i n g - g l a s s e s ,b u t t h e y c o u l d n o t f o c u s
accurately without them. This common problem can be corrected by Rubber Eye-cup with
using a diopter correction lens that mounts easily over the viewfinder Adapter:
e y e p i e c e . D i o p t e r c o r r e c t i o nl e n s e s a r e a v a i l a b l ei n s t r e n g t h s + 3 , + 2 , The rubber eye-cup helps eliminate
+ 1, - 1 , - 2 , a n d - 3 . unwanted light from entering the
The diopter correction lens is attached using the rubber eye-cup v i e w fi n d e r f r o m t h e b a c k a n d s i d e s
with adapter. whileviewing.

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The Magnifier:
The magnifier is a useful aid for
critical focusing required in copy
work, close-up photography, etc.
Only the center portionof the finder
image is visible throughthe magni-
fier, and the size of the image is
d o u b l e d . T h e m a g n i fi e r p r o v i d e s f o r
a d i o p t e r a d j u s t m e n to f + 5 t o - 5 .
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Angle Finder: Auto ExtensionTubes:
T h e a n g l e f i n d e r , u s e fu l f o r w a i s t These lens extension tubes are
level or right angle viewing, can be intended for close-up photography
r o t a t e d i n a n y d i r e c t i o nf o r m o r e c o n - and mount between the camera
v e n i e n t v i e w i n g ,p a r t i c u l a r l yi n c l o s e - b o d y a n d l e n s ,d i r e c t l yc o u p l i n gw i t h
up and microphotography. The the DSX metering sYstem and the
angle finder provides the same l e n s a u t o m a t i c d i a P h r a g m .A s e t o f
m a g n i f i c a t i o na s t h e v i e w f i n d e r a n d three connecting tubes of different
allows for a diopter adjustment of lengths can be combined to give a
from +2 to -2. A rubber eye-cup is m a g n i f i c a t i o nr a n g e f r o m 0 . 1 7x t o 1 x
p r o v i d e d t o e l i m i n a t eu n w a n t e d l i g h t l i f e s i z e w i t h t h e s t a n d a r d5 5 m m l e n s .
f r o m e n t e r i n gt h e v i e w f i n d e r .
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Auto Bellows:
T h i s i s a b e l l o w s t y p e u n i t s i m i l a ri n f u n c t i o n t o t h e a u t o e x t e n s i o n
t u b e s e t , b u t a l l o w i n g m o r e f l e x i b i l i t ya n d a g r e a t e r d e g r e e o f
m a g n i f i c a t i o n .M o u n t e d w i t h t h e 5 5 m m l e n s t h e b e l l o w s u n i t i s
a b l e t o a c h i e v e 3 . 3 x m a g n i f i c a t i o nT
. he prime lens can also be
t u r n e d a r o u n d a n d m o u n t e d i n t h e r e v e r s e p o s i t i o nf o r o p t i m u m
c o r n e r - t o - c o r n e rr e s o l u t i o na t c l o s e d i s t a n c e s .
The lens automatic diaphragm is operated by a dual cable re-
lease with the bellows attached, and the entire unit can be
focused without losing magnification when the focusing rail
accessory is used.

Slide Gopier:
Used with the bellows unit, the slide copying attachment is
m o u n t e d i n f r o n t o f t h e l e n s t o a l l o w t h e p h o t o g r a p h e rt o c o p y
slides and film strips. lt has a slide stage that moves in any
direction to make it easy to crop slides for better composition
a n d a r e m o v e a b l e f i l m t r a y t o f a c i l i t a t ec o p y i n g l o n g r o l l s o f 3 5
mm film.

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