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. . . and for slide shows of course a
V o i g t l ? i n d e rp r o j e c t o r . W h e t h e r s e m i - a u t o m a t i c o r f u l l y a u t o m a t i cw i t h r e m o t e c o n t r o l
all miniature slide proiectors of the
Voigtliinder Perkeo series live up perfectly
to the quality and easy handling of the
Voigtliinder cameras.

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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE

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1 F o c u s i n g - s c a l ef o r a d j u s t m e n t
of lens to subject distance by
using feet scale or red snapshot symbols for setting
2

Depth of Field Scale

S h u t t e r - s p e e dr i n g f o r s e t t i n g
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Aperture-ring for adjustment

of lens openings

Spring catch
camera back

Rewind knob with swing-out

rewind crank

for

opening

Shutter release

Lightmeterhoney-comb
window

Lightmeter uncoupled, with

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snuTTer-speeo
aperture
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1 0 R a p i d - w i n di n b a c k o f c a m e r a ,
i n v i s i b l eo n p i c t u r e f, o r c o c k i n g
s h u t t e ra n d f i l m a d v a n c e
1 1 P u s h - b u t t o nf o r f i l m r e w i n d
'12
Socket for selftimer or
cable release
13 Flashsocket for
flash-gun
'14
Film-counter
15 Tripod-bushing

connecting

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The built-in Lightmeter

Setting the distance

makes it easier for you to get the correct aperture

f o r w h a t e v e r s h u t t e r - s p e e di s u s e d .

I n t h e c e n t r e o f t h e c r y s t a l - f r a m ef i n d e r y o u c a n
s e e t h e b r i g h t c i r c u l a rf i e l d o f t h e c o u p l e d r a n g e finder. As long as the subject is not correctly
focused, the latter appears with double image in
t h e r a n g e f i n d e rf i e l d .

I n s t r u c t i o n s :M o v e s c a l e , b y p u s h i n g t h e m i l l e d
square (e), to either left or right until the filmspeed (for instance 1B DIN or 50 ASA) appears in
either window (d) or (f). Now focus on the subject
and turn the setting ring (b) until the two pointers
in the lightmeter window (a) precisely cover each
other. Now you can read off any combination of
s h u t t e r - s p e e d - a p e r t u r (ec ) a n d t r a n s m i t b o t h t o t h e
setting rings on the lens barrel.

Turn focusing (1) until the double outlines fuse

into one image. Now the camera is set for the
correct distance.

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Of course, you can also use the footage scale
or the red snapshot markings for focusing:
O ( 4 1 1 2f e e t ) = P o r t r a i t s , V ( 1 1 f e e t ) = G r o u P ,
O (33 feet or more) : landscapes.
Shutter-speed setting
T u r n s h u t t e r - s p e e dr i n g t o t h e s e l e c t e d s p e e d . T h e
c o r r e c t s p e e d 1 / s o o1,/ ' t z s1, / a o1, / t ow i l l t h e n b e p r o perly set off in the shutter mechanismwhen the
shutteris released.
"8"
s e t t i n g t h e s h u t t e rw i l l s t a y o p e n a s l o n g
On
a s t h e r e l e a s e i s k e p t d e p r e s s e d .F o r t h i s p u r p o s e
the camera has to be put on a tripod and a cable
release has to be used (12).

The crystal-frame inside the viewfinder

o u t l i n e sc l e a r l y i n l i f e - s i z et h e p i c t u r ey o u w i l l g e t .
On short subject distance the two small lines
w i t h i n t h e f i n d e r w i t l i n d i c a t e t h e l i m i t a t i o n so f
the picture area - between 3 and 7 feet either
h o r i z o n t a l l yo r v e r t i c a l l y .

The Rapid-wind
Setting the aperture
Turn aperture ring (4) by using the two black
h a n d l e s a n d s e t t h e s e l e c t e dl e n s o p e n i n g o p p o s i t e
the index marking.

Always turn one full swing, thus cocking the

shutter, transporting the film, and advancing the
f r a m e - c o u n t e r .T h e r e i s a l s o a n a u t o m a t i c d o u b l e e x . p o s u r ep r e v e n t i o n i n c o n n e c t i o nw i t h t h e s h u t t e r
release.

The Shutter release

Press quickly and smoothly - do not jerk, this
may otherwise result in blurred pictures.

Aperture and Depth of Field

The depth of field is that zone of the picture which
is sufficiently and sharply rendered' in front, as
well as behind the focused distance. lt is taken
from the distance in feet opposite the selected
aperture on the depth of field scale (2) to the
distance setting opposite the same aperturevalue
on the other side of the A mark.
Please remember: When using a large aperture
(2.8or 4) you will get a short depth of field. When
using a smaller aperture(11 or 16) you will get
a large depth of field.

Flash shots
T h e c a m e r a i s X - s y n c h r o n i z e d .T h e f l a s h u n i t i s
connected with the camera thru the flash contact
( 1 9 ) . W h e n u s i n g f l a s h b u l b s ( T y p e X M - 1 / P F - 1o r
A G - 1 ) t h e s h u t t e r - s p e e d m u s t b e 1 / s o( n o t a b o v e ) .
When using electronic flash units, all shutters p e e d s u p t o 1 / r o oc a n b e u s e d .
The Guide number of the respective flash bulbs
or unit has to be used in order to figure out the
c o r r e c t a p e r t u r e .T h i s g u i d e n u m b e r c a n u s u a l l y b e
f o u n d i n t h e i n s t r u c t i o n sc o m i n gw i t h t h e e q u i p m e n t .

Practical Accessories
o For black andwhite or color film there is a range
o f V o i g t l r i n d e rf i l t e r s i n v a r i o u sc o l o r s a n d d e n s i t i e l .
o For close-up shots there is the Voigtliinder
PROXIMETER.
o The Voigtliinder sun-shade not only keeps out
all stray light,which may spoil thecontrastand the
p i c t u r e s h a r p n e s s ,b u t i s a l s o u s e f u l f o r p r o t e c t i n g
"bad
the lens in
weather" shots.

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Loading the camera
o Press spring catch (5), open camera back and
pull knob all the way out (6).See No. I
r Attach film to the take-up spool (16) with one
h o l e o f t h e p e r f o r a t i o n .P u l l t h e f i l m a c r o s s t h e
film channel, drop film casette into place, and
push the rewind knob all the way back.See No. ll
. Press down button (11) and turn take-upspool
at the milled edge until both sides of the perforation are engaged on the sprocket of the transport
s p i n d l e ( 1 7 ) .N o w c l o s e c a m e r a b a c k . S e e N o . l l l
. Turn film counter(14)until the diamondmark I
on the 36 exposure, respectively the O on the
20 exposure, appears opposite the red dot. Now
operate rapid wind (10) and release (7) alternatively until the counter is set to either 36 or 20.
Now the counter will automaticallyshow the
number of frames left each time the film is
advanced.
Film advance control
Once the film has been properly loaded, the
r e w i n d k n o b s h o u l d t u r n a n t i - c l o c k w i s ew i t h e v e r y
advance stroke. The turning of the rewind knob
will start after about 3 to 6 frames depending on
the film tensionin the cartridge.
Unloading the camera
Press down button (11)and hold in that position.
S w i n g o u t c r a n k a n d r e t u r n f i l m ( 6 )u n t i l t h e I m a r k ,
respectively O mark, appears once again in the
counter window. Release button, open camera
back, pull rewind knob all the way out, and remove
cartridge.
Changing partly exposed film

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Make a note of the last frame taken, then remove

a n d r e i n s e r tf i l m , p a r t l y e x p o s e d ,j u s t a s d e s c r i b e d
above. Then press down shutter release, let go,
press again and keep depressed. Now wind the
f i l m t h r u t h e c a m e r a u n t i l t h e c o u n t e rs h o w s o n c e
more that frame number last exposed. Let go
shutter release and advance one frame. Now the
r e s t o f t h e f i l m c a n b e e x o o s e di n t h e u s u a l f a s h i o n .

Guarantee
In common with all other Voigtliinder products, a
g u a r a n t e ec e r t i f i c a t e i s e n c l o s e d w i t h t h i s c a m e r a .
Please check that your dealer duly fills in and
s t a m p s t h i s c e r t i f i c a t e .O n l y t h e n w i l l y o u b e s u r e
that if the camera needs attention within the
as shown on the
duration of the guarantee c e r t i f i c a t e- t h a t t h i s w i l l b e g i v e n f r e e o f c h a r g e
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and for slide shows of course a

Voigtllinder projector. Whether semi-automatic or fully automatic with remote control
all miniature slide projectors of the
Voigtldinder Perkeo series live up perfectly
to the quality and easy handling of the
Voigtldinder cameras.

K e e p t h e g u a r a n t e e c e r t i fi c a t e e v e n a f t e r t h e
expiry date. ln case of loss you will need to refer
to the camera and lens numbers registered on
the certificate.

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Subjectto alterations
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