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Congratulations on your choice of the Zenza Bronica SO-A singie lens reflex camerawhich has been developedto give you higl. quality 5,erformance,simple handling convenienceand extremely useful versatirrty,such ls requiredfor pro- fessionalphotography. The Zenza Bronica SO-A has been designedto take full advantageof the square 6cm x 6cm medium format and has been developedas a complete modular "system" camera,with a very high degreeof interchangeabilityin lenses,finders, focusingscreens, film backs,etc. To obtain best results from your camera, may \re suggestthat you read this instruction manual carefully, before you even touch the camera. Thoroughly , familiarizeyourself with its working parts, before loadingyour first roll of film, and your pleasurein using the Zenza Bronica So-A will be even greater. NOTICE Although the instructions following are based on the use of the Waist-Level Finder S, the choice of finders is left to the discretionof the photographer. :

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;!*;,4b-- ,*;tli*fa*, -,: -. I CONTENTS

Specifications of the 7' .JZA BRON ICA 15. fnterchangingFinders...... 21 SO.A 2 16. Waist-LevelFinder and Interchanging PArtSOf thE ZENZA BRONICASO-A 4 Magnifiers ...... 21 ':r. 1. Loadingthe Battery . . 17. Settingthe Aperture . . .23 2. BatteryChecking... : . .1 . ..'.. . . 8 18. FocusingAdjustments . . 3. Attachmentand Removalof Film Backs. . 8 19. DistanceScale and Depthof FieldScale . .25 4. Constructionof Film Back. . .10 20. InfraredPhotography . .26 5. FilmLoading.. ..10 21. FlashPhotography . . . .27 6. ASA/ISOFilm Speed Dial . . .14 22. MultipleExposures ....28 7. FilmType lndicator Frame . .14 23. MirrorLock-Up . .28 8. FilmAdvance and Cocking . . . . .15 24. fnterchangingFocusing Screens ...... 32 9. ExposureCounter 25. Attachmentof the NeckStrap . . . .33 10. FilmUnloading . .16 26. Factsabout the Battery . . . . .34 11. Settingthe ShutterSpeed Dial . . . .17 27. PointersonShooting...... 35 12.ShutterReleaseButton .....18 28. Careof the SO-A . , . . 35 13. Time(T) . . . .19 29. Depthof FieldTable . . .37 14. ExchangingLenses ....20 30. Specifications of Zenzanon-SLenses . . . .38

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Type 6cm x 6cm format lens shutter single lens reflex camera, with interchangeablelens, film back, finder and focusingscreen sl'stems. Frame size 55.6mm x 55.6mm Film 120 rolf film (12 exposures)and 22O roll film /24 exposu .sr, with exclusivefilm backs. Standard lens Zenzanon-S80mm F2.8 lens;interci,i,i-geal:le type;6 elerrr.ntsin 4 groups; multi-layer anti- reflection coated; 51o angle of view; F22,minimun: aperture; helicalfocusing from infinity to 80cm. Filter size 67mm diameter on 50mm to 250mm lens;95mm diameter on 40mm lensand 500mm lens. Lens mount Exclusivefour-claw Bronica SO bayonet mount. Focusing Helicaffocusing systembuilt into each lens;angle of rotation 171o for standardlens. Lensdiaphragm Fully automatic instant reopening lens diaphragm action; equal-distant aperture scale graduations;depth of field previewing. Shutter Electronic control sElKo #0 between-lensleaf shutter; shutter speeds8 sec.to 1/500 sec., without intermediate settings, plus T (time exposure); mechanical control 1/500 second. Multiple exposure Multiple exposurepossible with leveron camerabody. Mirror lock-up Mirror lock-up possiblewith switch leveron the side of camerabody for a singleor continu- ous picture taking. Film back Dayfight loading interchangeabletype; exclusive backs lor 12O (12 exposuresl,22O 124 exposures)roll films and Polaroidpack films; with ASA/ISO film speeddial on Film Back SO 1201220 and ASA switch on Polaroid Film Back S coupling to the finders with built-in exposure meter, when attached. Finder I nterchangeablefinder system.

@ www.orphancameras.com ik. Focusingscreen Interchangeabletype; Standard type, supplied with camera, has split-image rangefinder spot surrounded by microprisrr ring and full-area matte screen. Optional types are (1) central matte spot, (2) fullerea matte with grid-lines, (3) microprism spot and (4) split- imatd,' bngefi nder spot. '? Flashsynchronization X*ettiri!' (up to 1/500 sbc.) Battery checking Red-colored LED lights up at front end of finder, outside screenarea, when battery check button is depressed;also doublesas shutter closingsignal. Battery Single6-volt silver oxide battery (No. 544, PX-28 or 4G13) or alkaline manganesebattery (No. 4544 or 4LR44l. Dimensions 92mm wide x 109mm high x 179mm long (with standard lens and Waist-levelfinder S) Weight 1,500 grams (with standardlens and Waist-levelfinder S) 915 grams . .so-A camerabody w/Film Back so 115 grams Waist-levelf inder S 470 grams .Zenzanon'S 80mm lens

The specificaiionsare subject to changewith or without prior notice.

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ss Apertu re ri ng

Depth of f ield scale

Distance scales F ocusingring

Lens alignment dot

Waist-level finder Focusing hood catch dial

Shutter speed scale

M agn if ier

Back cover release button Back cover release ( |eft) bu tton (right)

Sh u tter release bu tton ASA/lSO film speeddial Exposure counter

o www.orphancameras.com Mu.ltiple exposure tever Lens release Neck strap eyelet F ilm winding crank bu tto n F inder release bu tton Battery check button

Depth of field F ilm plane mark Drevte lever Spool h older

Darkslide slit Cable release M anu al winder Sh u tter release bu tto n eYelet locking ring soc k et N eck strap F ilm back release b u tton Mirror lock-uPswitch lever

o T ime exposure lever Film type indicator frame

Set screw

Flashsynch contact Accessory mounting guide

Tripod socket (1/4" screw)

Battery chamber cover Battery ch am ber bu tton

@ www.orphancameras.com I I Loadingthe Battery

The electronically-contralled shutter will not work without loading the battery. The shutter will be mechanical- ly controlled when the battery is not loaded and will be re- leased at 1/500 sec., regardless of the setting on the shutter speeddial. Use one 6 volt silver oxide bat- tery or alkaline-manganesebat- tery.

* The battery may be obtained at any photographic equipment A. Depress the battery chamber B. Coincide the plus (+) and or electricalappliance shop. button with your finger and, at minus (-) marks on the battery the same time, move the battery with similarpolarity indications chamber cover in the arrow-indi- in the battery chamber. Then, cated direction. The cover will push in the battery. come off easily. Insert the battery chamber cover into the BATTERY end first and then move the cover in the other direction (oppositeto the arrow indication)until it Ioc ks. * The shutter will be mechani- cally-controlled(at 1/500 sec.) when the battery is loadedwith polarity marks reversed.

o | | eattery Checking $ | nttachmentand Removalof Film Backs

The film back is a film chamber completed action, whether un- that can be attached or detach- cocked shutter or f ilm not ed freely, thus permitting free advanced.Thus, it's always pos- exchangeof film typeseven dur- sible to choose the film type ing shootingsessions. most suited for the shot, even The camera body and film back midway in the roll. are fully coupled, upon connec- A film speed dial is availableon tion. Therefore, always turn the the fifm backs and can be used film winding crank completely for setting the film speed of the one time, upon attaching the film loaded in the film back, film back. lf winding is not pos' which will, furtherffrofo, suto* sible,all preparationsfor taking matically couple when the ,find- the picture have been com- er with built-in exposure meter lf a redcolored battery check pleted. But, if winding is pos- is attached to the camera body. LE D lights up outside the sible, rotating the film winding This should be veny convenient when using films of different focusing screen area (central crank until it stops wi ll auto- in variousf ilm back. front of finder), when the bat- matically take care of the in- sensitivities tery check button is pressed, the battery is loaded properly and there is sufficient power for operatrons.

* lf the LED does not light up, (1) the battery is not loaded properly or (2) the battery is completely drained and should be exchanged.

@ www.orphancameras.com I I eattery Checking $ | nttachmentand Removalof Film Backs

The film back is a film chamber completed action, whether un- that can be attached or detach- cocked shutter or film not ed freely, thus permitting free advanced.Thus, it's always pos- exchangeof film typeseven dur- sible to choose the film type ing shootingsessions. most suited for the shot, even The camerabody and film back midway in the roll. are fully coupled, upon connec- A fllm speed dial is availableon tion. Therefore, always turn the the film backs and can be used film winding crank completely for setting the film speed of the one time, upon attaching the film loaded in the film back, film back. lf winding is not pos- which will, furthermore, auto, sible,all preparationsfor taking rnaticalfy couple when the find- the picture have been com- er with built-in exposure meter lf a redcolored battery check pleted. But, if winding is pos- is attached to the camera body. LE D lights up outside the sible, rotating the film winding This should be very convenient when using f ilms different focusing screen area (central crank until it stops wi ll auto- of in variousfilm back. front of finder), when the bat- matically take care of the in- sen$itivities tery check button is pressed, the battery is loaded ProPerlY and there is suff icient power f or operatrons.

* lf the LED does not light up, (1 ) the battery is not loaded properly or (2) the battery is completely drained and should be exchanged.

@ A. To remove the film back B. Depressthe film back release C. To attach the film back to f rom the camera body, insert button and the lower end of the the camera body, simply insert the dark slide into the dark slide fi lm back can be removed, as the latches at the upper end of slit. as illustratgd,with the O illustrated.Simply shiftthe f ilm the film back into the attach- mark on the dark slide at the back up slightly and pull it ment openings at the upper end top end. Push it all the way in. away. of the camera body. Then. press the lower end of the film back it locks * The dark slidecannot be with- against the body until drawn from the f ilm back when securelv. the film back is detachedfrom \back accidentally becoming de- the camerabody. tached from the bodY, should * The dark slide must be with- the dark slide be left in its slit drawn f rom its slit, uPon attach- while the camera is being car- ment of the film back to the ried. Therefore, make it a rule body, as otherwise the shutter to withdraw the dark slide cannot be released. Further- promptly upon attaching the more, there is dangerof the film') f ilm back to the body. www.orphancameras.com o 4 Constructionof Film Back

A. The film back consists of a B. The film back frame has a A. To open the back cover, film holder and a film back basewith a dark slide slit and a squeeze the left and right back frame, with exclusive f ilm backs back cover with an ASA/ISO cover release buttons, in the ar- available tor 12O and 22O roll film dial and a film type indica- row-indicated directions, at the f ilms. tor frame. The film back frame same time and the back cover The f ilm holder has an insert or completely encloses the f ilm will open. frame for loading film, as well holder and shieldsit from out- The film baik attached to the as a built-in film windino mech- side light, as well as connecting camera body is the Film Back anrsm. it to the camera body and also SO 120 which is exclusively for coupling with the finders with 120 roll film. To use 220 roll built-in exposuremeter. film, an exclusive Film Back SO 220 must be purchased, al- though operations will be the same.

@ Black surface of leader mustface out.

Fr film spool

Pressure plate

Empty take-upspool

B. The f ilm holder can be taken C. There are two spool holders D. After loading the fresh f ilm out for f ilm loading, upon oPen- on the f ilm holder. The top one spool properly, draw out the ing the back cover. is for the fresh f ilm spool while leading end of the f ilm and turn the bottom one is f or the ernpty it across the film pressure plate take-up spool. The left-side (as illustrated).Run it down and shaft of spool holder can be turn it over to the take-up opened by pushing the fresh spool. Insert the leading end film spool outward in the arrow- into the slit of the take-up spool indicated A direction. There- and wind slightly until securely fore, insert the right end of the engaged. spool on to the right-side shaft, which is fixed, and then close * The inside black surface of the left-side holder (shaft) which the leader must face out when wi ll engage the spool. running across the pressure * plate, in this case. The spool holders on the left side will be locked securely, when the back cover is closed. www.orphancameras.com o E. Lift up the hinged flap and F. The starting point, or arrow * lf the film is not advanced rotate the manual film winder mark, can also be aligned with when the film winding crank is on the right side of the film the start-mark, with the film rotated, the film holder is not holder in the arrow-indicated holder loaded in the film back. inserted properly and/or the direction. When the starting Simply rotate the film winding calnera body may be set f or point, or arrow mark, on the crank on the camera body, in multiple exposures.In the latter leader is aligned with the trian- this case. This method is pre- case, return the multiple expo- gular v start-mark on the top ferred since there will be cou- sure leverto an upright or verti- left side of the f ilm holder, stop pling with the camera body cal position. rotatron. mechanism, from the beginning. see "22. Multiple Exposures" on page28.

@ G. Close the back cover. by H. Upon loading the film. ro- When the f ilm back is detached pressing it firmly against the tate the film winding crank from the camera bodY for film base of the film back, as illus- until it stops to place the first loading, the manual f ilm winder trated. The baCk cover wi ll auto- frame into place for taking the is used for advancing the f ilm. matically close and lock. picture. The exposure counter The f ilm will stop when it is in The same operation will close will also change f rom "S" to place fnr the first exPosure, the back cover when the film "i ". while the shutter will also with the exposure counter also back is detached from the body. be cocked" changing to " 1" . However, it will be possible to rotate the manual f ilm winder and, there- fore. it should be rotated 2 or 3 times more, in order to take uP anv slack in the loaded film.

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120 rollfilm I Starting mark

22O roll film t Dotted line Starting mark

film sensitivity of Upon loading the f ilm, tear off * When loading 22O roll lilm To set the f loadedin the film back, the end flap from the empty in the Film Back SO 220, do the ilm revolve the ASA/ISO film speed fi lm package and insert it in the not mistake the dotted line be- dial with a slight lifting action, f ilm type indicator frame. This fore the arrow mark for the as illustrated,and set the film will help you keep track of the start-mar k. speed scale to the index. There film loaded in the film back, are click-stops at 1l3rd incre- even when two or more film ments,in this case.(The dial can backs are used with different be revolved in either direction.) f ilms. At the same time, set the film speed with the ASA/lSO * The ASA/ISO film speeddial film speed dial, as it will come is automaticallycoupled to the in handy when using the f inder finder with built-in exposure with built-in exposure meter. meter, when attached.

@ andshutter I I Elnfidvance I I ExposureCounter

I t2 ll t0 I e 1 Rotating the film winding crank The exposure counter shows the completely one time, in the f or- number of f rames exposed or, in 6 ward direction, will advance the other words, is an additive type. 5 f ilm one frame and, at the same Starting from "S", the counter 4 time, cock the shutter. with on Film Back SO 120 shows the winding action stopping numbers from 1 to 12, while 3 automatically. On the other Film Back SO 22O shows num- hand, short, rapid strokes, up to bers f rom 1 to 24. I an accumulated full rotation, The letters "S". "12" and"24" will also do the job. are orange -colored wh ile a ll other numbers are white. S * Please make sure that mirror lock-up switch lever is set at "N" opposite the index when taking pictures which does not require mirror lock-up.

www.orphancameras.com t 0l FilmUnloadins

A. After the 12th exposure of B. Remove the f ilm holder and, the 120 roll film (24th exposure while preventing the loose film of the 220 roll filnr), the film from unwinding, take out the winding crank will turn freely take-up spool. Seal the exposed with further rotations. There- film and return it to its original fore, continue rotating the film box until development. winding crank until the remain- * ing f ilm and all the leader paper Load and unload film away is wound up on the ta ke-up from direct sunlioht and/or spool. strong illumination. Open the back cover when wind- ing action becomes very light.

@ 1 1l Settingthe Shutter$peed Dial

500 250 125 60 30 Wh ite t5 8 A. The shutter speed scale is B. The numbers on the scale 4 viewed in its window over the are color-coded in orange and shutter speeddial. The numbers white. Orange-colorednumbers z on the scale are shutter speed are full number settings of 1 I settings, with numbers 1 to 8S secondand longer while white- full numbers and numbers2 to colored numbers are settings l.s 500 fractions of a second. For f rom 112 to 1/500 second. Orange example,"8S" is 8 sec.,"25" is There is no B (bulb)setting. 4s 2 sec. and "500" is 1/500 sec., See the page 19 for time (T) 8s but no intermediate setting be- exposures. tween click stops are possible. Shutter speed settings can be * changed before or after shutter The shutter is released at cocking. 1/500 sec., regardlessof the setting when the battery is not loadedor is completelydrained.

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1. Shutter release button is Ioc ked. 2. Dark slide is inserted. 3. Film winding crank has not been rotated fully. (Same when the exposure co"unter is still between "S" and "l ".) 4. Shutter is not cocked. 5. Lens is not properly at- tached. (Same with exten' sion tubes and bellows.) 6. Lens release button is being depressed. 7. All frames ./12 on 12O roll film and 24 on 22O roll A. Depress the shutter release B. Safety Lock film) have been exposed button with the ball of the fin- The shutter release button can a Iready. ger. Use a smooth, gentle action be locked to prevent accidental and press all the way in, without operations. Simply rotate the * lf film wi nding crank is using strength or jerking. locking ring 60" clockwise rotated wh ile depressing shutter which will place a red dot on release button, the shutter will " A red-colored LED will light the side. be released when the winding up in the front central area of The cable release socket wi ll action is completed. the f inder and will indicate that also be locked, in this case. * the shutter has closed, in this To release the safety lock, ro- A cable release or self-timer case. The signal is specially valu- tate the locking ring counter- can be used with the cable re- able when using slow shutter clockwise and place the red dot leasesocket on the body. speeds, as it indicates comple- diagonally lower. tion of the exposure. The shutter cannot be released, in the following cases:-

(D l3l Time(T) Exposure

Time exposures are made with the time exposure lever on the lens, regardless of the setting on the shutter speed scale. However, the lever is locked to prevent accidental movement and must be unlocked for use.

A. Unscrewthe set screw on the B. Next. cock the shutter with time exposurelever until f urther the film winding crank and then revolution is not possible,which shift the time exposure lever to will permit the lever to be the left (looking f rom the body moved freely. towards the lens) which will ex- oose a red-colored "T" on the barrel. The shutter wi ll stay ooen when the shutter release button is depressed in this con- dition. * The shutter is closed by shifting Except for time exposures, the time exposure lever in the always shift the time exposure opposite direction and exposing "A" lever so that isvisible on the the letter "A" once more. lens barrel and keeo it locked with the setscrew to prevent accidental movement.

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The lens cannot be attached or detached unless the shutter is cocked. Therefore, first, rotate the film winding crank and cock the lens shutter.

A. To attach the lens to the B. To detach the lens, the f ilm body, align the orange dot winding crank must also be ro- on the camera body and the red tated to cock the lens shutter dot on the lens,and then insert first. Then, press the lens re- the lens fully into its mount. lease button down and, at the Rotate in the counterrlockwise same time, rotate the lens in direction until it stops, with an the clockwise direction until it audible click, which will indi- makes a full stop, at which cate that it is securelylocked. point it will be possible to de- tach the lens.

@ I 5l InterchangingFinders 16 I lli:*hffi:,I,', tf"T"lt:

A. The finder can be inter- B, To detach, simply depress A. The focusing hood of the changed, with other optional the f inder release button, while, waist-level finder is opened by finders, to match shooting condi- at the same time, sliding the pushing up on the focusing tions to photograph ic conditions. finder backwards where it can hood catch at the rear end of To attach the finder, align the be taken up. the folded waist-level finder. f ront end of the f inder with the f ront end f inder frame on * of the There is no standard finder top of the camera body, as for the Bronica SO-A, with the Then, gently lower shown. the user having a choice of several finder and, when well-seated, finders. Instructions are based forward until it locks. slide on the nnist-level finder be- cause of its popularity.

www.orphancameras.com (D B. The magnifier is f lipped into C. To close the focusing hood, D. The standard magnifier sup- viewing position, by simply slid- first, push down the magnif ier plied with the waist-levelfinder ing the release lever in the ar- (it it is in viewing position). has a power of -1 .5 diopters, row-indicated d irection. Next, press in both side frames, which can be exchanged for To store the magnifier, simply as illustrated, and, at the same others with powers of -4.5, push it down until it catches. time, press the front frame _3.b, _2.5, _0.b, +0.5 and back towards the rear. The fo- +1.5 diopters. These optional * The magn if ier can be ex- cusing hood will automatically accessoriesshould be purchased changed for one matching the be folded down. to suit the user's eyesight, if eyesight of the user. necessary. Simply rotate the magnifier frame in the counter-clockwise direction to unscrew. Attach in the reverse manner.

@ l7l Settingthe Aperture

* A. The aperture ring is rotated, B. All interchangeable lensesfor lf exposure measurements in either direction, to set the re- the Zenza Bronica SO-A have are taken with the depth of f ield quired f/number opposite the fully automatic lens diaphragms preview lever depressed,when white index dot. The aperture which means that the f ocusing usingfinders with built-inexpo- ring click-stops at the numbered screen is always viewed at the sure meter, the shutter speed settings. Intermediate settings full aperture, with the bnghtest settingindicated will causeover- are also possible. possible image. However, de- exposure.This is becauseproper pressing the depth of field pre- exposuresare obtainedwith ex- * Intermediate settings cannot view lever will stop the lens dia- posure measurements made at be used when the finders with phragm down to the pre-select- the full aperture. bu ilt-in exposu re meter are ed lens opening and permit the used. photographer to check the depth of f ield effect on the fo- cusrngscreen.

* The aperture ring must not be adjusted while the depth of field preview lever is being de- p resseo. www.orphancameras.com @ $f focusingAdjustments

A. The lens is focused on the B. The central split-image spot subject, by rotating the focusing splits the image into two, with ring in either direction, wh ile the upper and lower halves sepa- checking the effect on the rated horizontally when the lens microprism / split-image range- is out of focus. When in focus, f inder spot in the center of the however, the two halves will focusing screen (standard type). coincide with the displacement disappearing. The microprism ring surrounding the central spot can also be used for check- ing the sharpness of the focused image, since the image will glit- ter when the lens is not focused. The surrounding full-area matte surface can also be used for checki ng image sharpness.

@ | 9l DistanceScale and Depthof FieldScate

A. Distance scales on the Zenza- B. There is an apparent zone of these lens open ings. For ex- non-S lenses can be used f or fo- sharpness, both in front and ample, if the 80mm lens is fo- cusing at the required distance back of the focused subject, cused at a distance of 3m, it can or finding the distance actual- which is known as the depth.of be seen from the depth of field ly focused. Simply rotate the field. The depth of field scale scale that the zone will extend focusing ring and set the re- shows the zone of apparent from 2 to 7 meters (6 ft. to 23 quired distance opposite the sharpness at any lens open ing or f t"), when a lensopening of F22 orange-colored index, which will distance and can be utilized for is used. adjust the lens f or the required quickly and simply ascertaining di stance . * the depth of f ield. The depth of See the depth of field table field scale is next to the distance for the Zenzanon-S 80mm lens, scales and is made up of identi- on page 37. cal pairs of apertures ori both sides of the orange-colored dis- tance index. These identica I pairs of apertures indicate the distance that wi ll be in focus at

www.orphancameras.com (D 201 | nfraredPhotography

In infrared photography, some 4. Fol low instructions enclosed adjustment must be made in the with the infrared f ilm and focus in order to retain sharp- filter and, to be on the safe ness on the film, because the side, make several bracketing invisible infrared rays are longer shots. In general, more expo- in wave length than the visible sure rather than less seems rays used for focusing. For in- to be a safe guide. frared photography- 1 . Use a R f ilter or equ ivalent with an infrared (black-and- white) film. 2. The red-colored line, next to the orange-colored distance index, is the infrared index. 3. After focusing in the normal man ner, re-set the distance indicated by the orange- colored distance index to the infrared index, by shifting tg the distance ring. 211 FlashPhotography

A. Always use flash cords with B. The lens shutter of the Zen- a standard PC type plug. When zanon-S lens has a X-setting for detaching the flash cord, grip flash synchronization, which the plug firmly and pull it out means that electronic f lash units straight, instead of using a will synchronize at all shutter twrstrngactton. speed settings, up to the fastest 1/500 second. This means, of course, that f lash fill-in for daylight shots can also be made very easily.

www.orphancameras.com @ 221 MultipleExposures 231 MirrorLock-Up

A. To make multiple exposures, B. Upon taking the multiple- A. The mirror lock-up switch rotate the film winding crank exposed picture, be sure to re- lever has 3 settings,or N, S and (to advance the film and cock turn the multiple exposure lever C, with the lever rotated to set the shutter) and then turn the back to its vertical position and N (normal) to the index f or multiple exposure lever in the cover the red mark. Otherwise, shootingwithout lockingup the clockwise or arrow-indicated there will be additiorralmultiple mirrorand to S (singlef rame) or direction, which will expose a exposures on the same frame. C (continuous) for shooting red mark. When set in th is with the mirror locked up. manner, the shutter can be re- leased and cocked any number * On shooting with mirror of times, without advancing locked up, always use Manual the film. mode when the AE PrismFind- er S is attached.

@ B. For shootingwith the mirror C. The shutter will be released D. When S is set to the index, locked up, first, cock the shut- when the shutter releasebutton with the mirror lock-up switch ter. Then, rotate the mirror or cable releaseis depressed. lever, the lever will automatical- lock-up lever in the arrow-indi- ly return to N, with the next cated direction and coincide S film advancingand shutter cock- or C to the index. The lens ing action. And, following shots shutter will close completely will, of course,be normal. and the reflex mirror and film safety plate will swing up.

www.orphancameras.com @ E. When C is set to the index, F. To return to normal shoot- When shooting is suspended, with the mirror lock-up switch ing, after shooting with the after mirror lock-up in the S or lever, the lever will not return mirror locked up in the continu- C mode, by rotating the mirror to N, with the next f ilm advanc- ous mode, rotate the mirror lock-up switch lever to N, one ing and shutter cocking action. lock-up switch lever and set S of the following actions will Therefore, shooting with the or N to the index; then, cock take place - J'nirrorlocked up will be possi- the shutter. 1. Shutter will be released,or ble any numberof times. 2. Shutter will not be released; * When the f ilm winding crank furthermore, it will not be pos- is revolved,after exposingall 12 sible to pressthe shutter release or 24 exposures,film winding button. only, in the normalmanner, will In order to prevent the above, place not take but the shutter shooting should be continued, will be released,with the mirror in the following manner;- lockedup, any numberof times. Therefore, always return the mirror lock-up switch lever to N, after the last 12th or 24th wind the film in @ exposure,and the normalmanner. a. Advance the film and cock b. Cover the lens and take one c. Utilizef ilm back interchange- the shutter. In this case, of blank exposure,as follows:- ability and expose the frame course, a single exposure will First, return the mirror lock-up after removing the film back be wasted. switch leverto N setting. f rom the body. Then, use the multiple exposure Then, continue shooting, ac- leverand exposethe f rame. cording to "b" preceding.(See Finally, after exposing the "3. Attachment and Removalof frame, reversethe multiple ex- Film Back on Page B of the posure lever.(See "22. Multiple instructions. ) Exposures" on page 28 of the instructions.)

www.orphancameras.com (D InterchangingFocusing Screens

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A. The focusing screen can be B. To installthe focusing screen, exchanged, depending on the nest the protrusion at the rear type of photographic work be- end of the screen in a corre- ing undertaken. sponding groove on the camera First, remove the finder attach- body. Then, slide both screen Split-image ed to the camera body. Then, removal levers forward to secure move the screen removal levers the focusing screen. on both sides in the arrow-in- * dicated directions, as illustrated. Five types of focusing screens Then, using a pincer or similar are available for the Zenza Bro- tool, lift up the screen with the nica SO-A. protrusion at the rear end.

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A. First, insert the U-shaped B. Next, place the plastic ring C. Next, thread the neck strap ring into the neck strap eyelet, cover over the U-shapedring, as through the plastic ring cover as illustrated. i || ustrated. (and the U-shapedring) and putl it out, as illustrated.

www.orphancameras.com @ 261 Factsabout the Battery

The battery supplies power for o Don't throw the battery into the various electronic control a fire, or hit it strongly,as there mechanismsincorporated in the is dangerof explosion. Zenza Bronica SO-A. When used o Either a silver oxide battery incorrectly, there is possibility (No. 5441PX2814G13) or" an of the wrong exposure being set alkaline manganese battery to the cameraand/or the camera lAU4l4LR44) is used with the not operating. Zanza Bronica SO-A. Both have Be sure to use and store the very good cold weather resist- battery correctly for obtaining ance. However,there is a tenden- optimum performance from it cy for performance to drop when at all times. the temperature falls below 0'C i'32"F ). Therefore, make it a rule to usea new battery and/or o Take the battery out of the keep replacement batteries on D. After adjusting the length battery chamber when storing hand for shooting outdoors in of the neck strap, passthe lead- the camera. freezing weather. Keep the bat- ing end of the strapthrough the o Leaving the battery in the tery (and camera) under cover, buckle,as illustrated,which will camerafor a long time, without next to the body, and load just fix it securely. using it, can lead to leakage before beginning the session problems and result in poor and/or, preferably, use the op- * There should be no slack in contact. tional Remote Camera Battery the strap between the buckle Discard a battery with leakage PackE. and the plasticring cover,or in or corrosion and thoroughly "A" section, which means that clean out the battery chamber, both straps must be of the same before inserting a new battery. lengthat this point. o Clean the contacts of the battery chamber and battery with a soft cloth. Don't use sandpaperor emery cloth.

(E .;J*inaidr.it;,, Jl eointerson Shooting 281 Careof theSo-A f o The shutter cannot be cocked o The focusing screen is detach- o Restrict cleaning of the re- when film is not loaded in the able, for exchanging with other f lex mirror to blowing or brush- film back. The use of the multi- types. Do not place trimming ing with the blower brush or a ple exposure lever will, how- masks or tapes on the bottom soft camel hair brush. Don't ever, permit you to cock the surface of the screen, as this touch the surfacewith your f in- t shutter, in such instances. This will lead to inaccurate focusing. gersor a cloth. feature is, of course, very con- o A red LED will flash above o Use lens cleaningtissue and venient for familializing your- the focusing screen area and liouid to clean the surface of self with the camera and f or signal closing of the shutter the lens. Do not use silicon- testing the shutter in flash pho- when taking the picture. Wait coated cloth f or this purpose,as tography. (See "22. Multiple it will prove detrimentalto the ' for this signal, especially at slow Exposures". ) shutter speeds, before rotating lenscoating. o Battery power is not con- the f ilm winding crank. o Clean the plastic f ocusing sumed when time exposures are o lt should be remembered, screen in the same manner. made. when taking pictures. that the Don't touch the surfaceas you o The voltage will drop when final print will not be a square may leavef ingerprints. o the camera is used f or long format, especially in the econ- Protect your camera f rom shooting sessions in freezing omy size, but will be cut down temperature changeswhich can weather. Inseri a new battery on both sides or at the top and result in moisturecondensation, or keep a spare on hand, for bottom. frost, etc., insidethe body, lead- such occasions. Furthermore, ing to rusting of metallic parts keep such batteries in an in- and troubles. side pocket. o Protect your camera f rom impactand vibrations,too. o Upon attaching the f ilm * back, always pull out the dark slidef rom its slit. o Always protect the lenswith its cover, when carrying the camera. ,! www.orphancameras.com (D o Clean the camera and lens very carefully after using it out- doors in wet weather or at the Cocking pin seashore . o Wioe the camera carefullY with a well-wrung damp cloth, using fresh water, if the exterior is effected by salty air. Then, wipe it dry with a soft, dry cloth. lf necessary, send it out for a quick inspection at an authorized repair station. . lf the equipment is not being used for a long period, store everything in tin-lined con- * tainers, with plenty of disiccant, Both camera body and lens such as silica gel. Finally, store must be in the "cocked" condi- the equipment in a cool, dry tion to attach or remove the lens. "cocked" and well-ventilated (but not In other words, when pin windy) place. the cocking of the lens will o Do not thread too strongly, be set between the red band and when using a longer-than- green dot, while the cocking pin standard screw, as you of the body mount will be set to may damage the body. the green-colored dot. When not set in the above manner, the cocking pin of the detached lens can be set by moving it manually, while the cocking pin of the body mount will be set by revolving the f ilm winding crank.

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No. of group+lement 8-11 8-10 4-6 4 -6 5-5

Angle of View 97" 76" 51o 41" 2go30' Apertures 4-22 3.5-22 2.8- 22 3.5-22 3.5-22

0.4 o.5 0.8 0.85 1.5 Minimum focusing distance (M) (1.3ft) (1.6ft) (2.6 ft) (2.8ft) (4.9 ft)

Filter size (mm) 95 67 67 67 67

Overall length (mm) 83 62 52 60 61

Weight (grams) 660 s60 470 540 590

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No. of group-element 5-5 5-5 6 -7 5 -6

Angle of View 22"30' 18" go

Apertu res 4.5 - 32 5.6 - 32 8-45

2.5 3 8.5 Minimum focusing distance (M) (8.2 ft) (9.8ft) (28 ft)

Filter size (mm) 67 67 95

Overall length (mm) 97 129 255 53

Weight (grams) 740 870 1,890 500

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