ZEISS IKON Tenax Automatic Digital Camera Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- ZEISS IKON
Table of Contents
Tenax Automatic Digital Camera
Instructions
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Tenax Automatic Digital Camera
1 Setting mark for symbols
2 Setti ng ri ng
3 Safety plug for flash connection
4 Film-speed window
5 Film-speed setting disc
6 Exposure-meter window
7 Frame-counter disc
8 Control button
9 Accessory shoe (flash equipment)
10 Locking bar of camera back| 11 Locking pawl for flash range
12 Tripod bush
13 Locking pawl for rewind crank
14 Rewind crank
15 Axle of rewind crank
16 Lever for flash and time exposures
17 Aperture scale for flash and time exposures
18 Film-type indicator disc
19 Rapid-wind lever
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The TENAX automatic and You
wi ll soon be on fomi liar terms, because you will not be bothered with
difficult technicalities ; You can start taking photographs right away.
We expect that your dealer has loaded the camera with your first film. To load
yourself in the future, you will find instructions on pages 8 to 10.
Always take care that
the film speed number printed on every film pack is set to the sun-symbol on the window (4).
As soon as the rapid lever (19) is tensioned (press it to the right until it stops), you are ready to start hunting for pictures.
Daylight Exposures
- Mark an the setting ring (2) is set to “N.
- Turn the ring on the lens until the setting mark (1) clicks- in at the symbol representing your subiect (see fig. 1).
- If the pointer is visible in the green zone of the window (6), the light available is suitable for the exposure intended.
- Hold the camera at eye level and look through the viewfinder : everything you see inside the bright frame will appear later on your photo.
- Gently depress the control button (8), using either the index or the middle finger of your right hand; never ierk the button.
You have taken your first picture : After this, swing the rapid-wind lever (19) to the right until it comes to a stop. The TENAX is then ready for the next shot.
Care with Colour Reversal Film
For taking pictures on this type of film in dull weather, the film-speed
number should be set to the cloud symbol (4); in fine weather set it to the
sun-symbol, which is also right for both colour negative film and black-and-
white film in a!I weather.
Flash photography
Remove the safety plug (3) and attach the IKOBLITZ 4 directly by p lugging its
contact into the two plug-holes (Fig. 7). Other flash guns (including
·electronic units), should be attached to the acces sory shoe (9) of the
TENAX, plugging the cable into the socket which is beneath the safety plug.
The safety plug can be stored in the ever-ready case.
For taking flash pictures, the automatic exposure control must be disengaged.
This can only be done when the rapid wind lever (19) has been tensioned
correctly: press down locking pawl (11) and move the setting ring (2) sl
ightly to the right.
The flash gu ide-number, provided by the flash manufacturer, should be set on
the TENAX: the mork next to 2.8 (on the uncier-side of the camera) should be
set to the correct va lue on the black scale. The lever (16) should point to
the flash-symbol and the mark (1) on the lens ring should be set to “group”.
The ca mera/subject distance should be about 10 ft. The shutter is released as
usual by depressing the control button (8) .
After taking flash pictures, return the setting ring (2) to its auto matic
position (” N ) (see also page 12).
loading the film
All normal brands of miniature film, black-and-white and colour, in cartridges for either 36 or 20 exposures, can be used with the TENAX . Film loading should always be done in subdued light. By pressing downwards the locking bar (10) on the narrow side, the back of the camera will spring open. First, place the lower end of the film cartridge over the pin in the cartridge chamber, so that the beginning of the film points towards the take-up spool (Fig . 2) . The bar in the base of the cartridge-core should engage the slot in the pin. Now turn the flange of the take-up spool until the slot in the spool is on top. Insert the beginning of the film into the slot until the third or fourth perforation hole engages the lug in
the slot (Fig . 3) . Turn the flange of the take-up spool until the teeth of
the sprocket drum engage the perforations on both sides of the film (Fig . 4)
. Close the TENAX by replacing the back, using slight pressure.
Set the mark on the frome-counter disc (7) to the red marking preceding the
number of exposures (which will be clearly marked on the film cartridge), by
turning the milled ring in the direction of the arrow. Finally, turn the
rapid-wind lever (19) and release the conl rol button (8) twice ; while doing
this, check that the axle of the rewind knob (15) turns, which shows that the
film is being wound on correctly (Fig . 5) . At the third stroke of the rapid-
wind lever (11), the mark on the frame-counter dial will indicate 36 or
20, and the camera is correctly set for the first exposure. The frame-counter
dial always shows you how many frames are still to be exposed.
After loading, set the film speed by turning the disc (5) on the top of the
camera to the sun-symbol; (s ee note on colour reversal film, page 7). Also
turn the film-type indicator (18) on the camera back, to remind you · what
type of film is in the TENAX. The film type indicator is solely an aid to
memory and has no effect on the exposure.
Removing the film
When the frome-counter dial indicates th e figure ” I” and the shutter is then released, the lost picture has been token and the film must be wound bock into its cartridge. To do this, depress the locking pawl (13) on the underside of the TENAX . The rewind cronk (14) will then spring out and should be unfolded (Fig . 6). Turn the cronk in the direction of the arrow until a resistance is felt, which is caused by the film coming free from the toke-up spool. Now open the bock of the TENAX by pressing the bar (10 ) on the narrow side of the camero and remove the film . Th e rewind cronk (14) is then folded home again firmly, so that the locking pawl (13) springs out visibly.
Special features
With the TENAX you con olso set the distonce by meons of the distsmce scale,
which will be found on the lower part of the front plate.
The automatic exposure control can be disengaged. To dothis, press the locking
pawl (11 ) (with the shutter tensioned) and turn the setting ring (2) to the
left until the required aperture figure is opposite the centre mark on the
lower part of the ring on the front plate. If the lever (16) is. now pointing
to the flash sign, you will obtain an exposure time of ‘/’o second; by turning
the lever to ” B”, it is possible to take time exposures from a tripod with
any aperture setting. For these a cable release should be employed, which is
screwed into the control button (8 ).
By this method it is also possible to take close-up pictures with
supplementary lenses (ZEISS PROXAR lenses, 28 .S mm). Aperture ond distance
should be set on the scales. The exposure is made ot the “B” or ‘ /30 second
setting, as required, if necessary with the assistance of a flashgun.
Moreover, this method of setting may be used for taking normal flash pictures
at distances other than 3 m (10 feet).
Special features
With the TENAX you can also set the distance by means of the distpnce scale,
which will be found on the lower part of the front plate.
The automatic exposure control can be disengaged. To do thi s, press the
locking pawl (11 ) (with the shutter tensioned) and turn the setting ring (2)
to the left until the required aperture figure is opposite the centre mark on
the lower part of the ring on the front plate. If the lever (16) is. now
pointing to the flash sign, you will obtain an exposure time of ‘flo second;
by turning the lever to ” B”, it is possible to take time exposures from a
tripod with any aperture setting. For these a cable release should be em
ployed, which is screwed into the control button (8).
By this method it is also possible to take close-up pictures with
supplementary lenses (Z EISS PROXAR lenses, 28.5 mm) . Aperture and distance
should be set on the scales. The exposure is made at the “B” or ‘ /30 second
setting, as required, if necessary with the assistance of a flashgun.
Moreover, this method of setting may be used for taking normal flash pictures
at distances other than 3 m (10 feet).
Eveready case
The TENAX can be pratected fram external damage by its smart eveready case.
The camera is screwed inta the case by means of the tripod screw and need not
be remaved for use .
Lenshood
The lenshood obviates flare and fog when shooting directly into the sun.
Moreaver, it protects the lens from rain and snow in bad weather.
Of especially practical use is the rubber lenshood
which can stay an the camera lens when the eveready case is closed.
Care of the TENAX
From time to time the film cortridge chamber and the film track should be
cleaned with a soft camel-hair brush. The lens should only be cleaned when
necessary, by careful wiping with a clean, soft linen rag. First remove all
dust with a camel-hair brush. The windows af the exposure meter and th e
viewfinder should also be cleaned occasionally with a linen rag.
We reserve the right to make alterations in the interest of technical progress
Every TENAX has its serial number an the back, and every ZEISS TESSAR lens has
its own lens number. It is advisable to make a note of both numbers in order
to prove your ownership in cases of lost or theft.
Your photo-dealer will be glad to give you advice and information on all
photographic questions, free of charge.
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Author: Prof. Dr. J. Stuper 10 0560