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Sears KSX-P Manual

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This manual (which is printed by Sears in Black and White) can be used for the Chinon CP-5, DP-5, and CP-
6. So any statements about the figures showing colored lights in the viewfinder will show up Black and White.
C
P
5
This Sears KSX-P is a direct clone of the CP-5 (
hinon
rogram -
) with the Sears name on it. The CP-5s is a
variation with a spot metering system. The DP-5 has a chrome top with a few different markings. The CP-6
has a spot metering system and a DX film reading system in the camera back which is not stated in this
manual. You can manually change the ASA setting on the CP-6 by just moving the Exposure compensation.
The exposure compensation dial by the rewind knob that allows two stops over and under exposure until until
it is set to "0" again.. This camera can use any Chinon (to automatically set flash shutter speed) flash or the
specific Sears flash (listed in this manual) that will set the shutter speed.
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Sears usually sold Ricoh made cameras (KS brands: K for K-mount - S for Sears) which were clones of the
Ricoh KR (K for K-mount and R for Ricoh) but Ricoh flashes will only set the shutter speed on their own
cameras. I would not even use a Ricoh dedicated flash on a Chinon or Chinon clone camera as the special
contact pins could damage the Chinon/Sears electronics.

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  • Page 1 Back to my main Camera manual page This manual (which is printed by Sears in Black and White) can be used for the Chinon CP-5, DP-5, and CP- 6. So any statements about the figures showing colored lights in the viewfinder will show up Black and White.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    14. Rewinding the film CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased a fine camera that will give you many years of picture-taking pleasure. Your SEARS KSX-P camera is one of the most sophisticated 35mm SLR cameras available today. The KSX-P is the world's first two-stage programmed AE (Automatic Exposure) camera, aperture priority AE and full manual control.
  • Page 3 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 1. Manual shutter speed select button/Exposure memory button 2. Program mode selector 3. Shutter release button 4. Exposure mode select dial 5. Film advance lever 6. Exposure counter 7. Multiple exposure lever 8. Self-timer LED 9. Shoulder strap eyelet 10.
  • Page 4 19. Aperture ring 20. Depth of field scale 21. X sync socket 22. Focusing ring 23. Viewfinder eyepiece 24. Metal focal plane shutter 25. Film chamber 26. Film rail 27. Film guide rail 28. Power source contact (with power winder only) 4www.butkus.org 29.

  • Page 5: Attaching The Viewfinder Cap And Strap

    2. CHANGING LENSES Your SEARS KSX-P program camera is equipped with a standard "K"- type bayonet mount which accepts all interchangeable lenses with the "K" bayonet mount. (Mike: to use any of the "program modes" you must use a PKa or...

  • Page 6: Inserting Batteries

    3. INSERTING THE BATTERIES The automatic exposure metering and shutter operation of this camera are powered by batteries, so it is important to insert the batteries correctly for proper operation. 1. Turn the screw on the side of the power grip counterclockwise to remove the power grip from the camera body (Fig.

  • Page 7: Battery Testing

    4. BATTERY TESTING 1. Set the exposure mode select dial to the "P" position (Fig. 9). 2. Look through the viewfinder and depress the shutter release button halfway down to confirm that at least one of the LED indicators in the viewfinder illuminates (Fig.

  • Page 8: Setting The Film Speed

    (Just a warning, if the film is not inserted correctly, the film numbers will advance but the film will not. Always check that the rewind knob turns when you advance the film) 4. Turn the Exposure Mode Select Dial to the "M" or "X" setting. Then advance the film, making sure that the sprocket holes on the film are fully engaged on the Sprocket Teeth.

  • Page 9: Viewfinder Information

    The program mode is ideal for general picture taking and ease of operation, eliminating I troublesome exposure settings. The SEARS KSX-P program I camera is also equipped with the "DUAL" Program mode. I The "Pa" mode or "ACTION"...

  • Page 10: Two-Stage Programmed Ae (For Advanced Use)

    LED" to flicker. 4www.butkus.org 8. II. Two-stage programmed AE (For advanced use) The KSX-P camera is designed with a two-stage program, which gives you greater photographic versatility: select either program mode, based on your photographic needs, with the one-touch lever (Fig. 22).

  • Page 11: Ae (Automatic Exposure) Photography

    3. Programmed AE mode warning and aperture setting. (Table C) Unlike other program cameras, SEARS KSX-P camera accepts any existing "K" mount lens even in the program mode. Generally, you should set the aperture at its minimum setting (largest number on f-stop aperture ring).
  • Page 12 4. If the displayed speed is 1/30 or slower (yellow LED's with audible signal), use of a tripod is recommended, or you can increase the shutter speed by opening the lens diaphragm to a larger aperture. Use of a flash unit is also suggested.

  • Page 13: Manual Photography

    F/22 10. MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY You can manually control the SEARS KSX-P when the camera is set to the "M" mode. Just one push of the Manual Shutter Speed Select Button selects the desired shutter speed and the audible signal will be heard when correct exposure is obtained.
  • Page 14 * There are two methods of selecting the correct exposure (M mode) 1. For shutter-priority selecting: Set the required shutter speed. Rotate the lens aperture ring until the selected shutter speed and the metered speed are matched up (two dots converge into one dot) on the scale in the viewfinder (Fig. 31). 2.

  • Page 15: Shutter Release And Release Lock

    11. SHUTTER RELEASE AND RELEASE LOCK Your SEARS KSX-P program camera features a two-stage electromagnetic shutter release with safety lock. When the Shutter Release Button is depressed halfway, the electronic circuitry starts functioning. When the button is fully depressed, it will trigger the shutter.

  • Page 16: Focusing

    13. FOCUSING When the split image in the Split-image Spot forms a single image, the subject is in focus (Fig. 34). When not in focus, the top and bottom halves of your subject will not be lined up properly -- they will be "split" a part. This type of focusing is especially helpful if you have a straight vertical line to focus upon.

  • Page 17: Ae Lock System

    15. AE LOCK SYSTEM This camera has an AE Lock system. Under normal circumstances your SEARS KSX-P program camera will produce perfectly exposed photographs, due to the integrated automatic exposure circuitry. However some lighting conditions might occur that could misguide the system, such as subjects with a very high contrast or strongly back-lit scenes.

  • Page 18: B (Bulb) Setting

    18. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SEARS DEDICATED FLASH (See next page if not using dedicated flash). Your Sears KSX-P camera is designed with a unique dedicated flash system making flash photography simple. www.4.butkus.org The Sears Auto/Thyristor Electronic Flashes (8025, 8028 & 8032) are dedicated to the KSX-P camera.

  • Page 19: Flash Photography

    1. Attach the flash unit to the camera Hot Shoe. 2. Set the exposure mode select dial to "A" or "X" position (Fig. 44). 3. Set the f-stop number to the designated lens opening for automatic shooting as indicated on the flash unit. The flash unit will automatically control the amount of light for subjects within the distance range for automatic flash photography.
  • Page 20 18. B. Flash photography with Manual flash units (Mike: Very few units don't have an "A" auto setting, but this is part of the manual) 1. Set the Exposure Mode Select Dial to the "X" position. This sets the correct shutter speed (1/100 second) on your camera for flash photography. 2.

  • Page 21: Multiple Exposure Photography

    19. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY Multiple exposure is a technique to put more than one exposure onto the same frame. The Multiple Exposure Lever is located in front of the Film Advance Lever. 1. Press the Shutter Release Button to obtain the first exposure. 2.

  • Page 22: Depth Of Field

    (Fig. 51). This is a helpful feature when you want to take photos with as little noise as possible. Your SEARS KSX-P program camera is equipped with six different audible signals. For more details, see "Multi- sound system".

  • Page 23: Infrared Photography

    (The automatic exposure system in your camera can not be used.) 23. MULTI-SOUND SYSTEM Your SEARS KSX-P program camera provides full information via various buzzer warnings and colorful LED's to simplify the highly sophisticated KSX-P technology.

  • Page 24: Special Accessories

    24.SPECIAL ACCESSORIES By attaching a SEARS Autowinder to this camera, the film can be advanced automatically so that you can take continuous shots (2 frames per second). This is a great accessory for sports or action photography when rapid- sequence photos are desired.
  • Page 25 VIEWFINDER: ....Field of view covers 92% horizontally and vertically. Viewing Magnification 0.87X (with 50mm f/1.4 and f/1.7 lenses). 18 LED's indicate shutter speeds (green), over/under exposure (red), slow shutter speeds warning (yellow), flash ready (red), and program AE (green), Aperture visible in viewfinder. www.4.butkus.org FOCUSING:......Split-image spot in microprism band EXPOSURE METER: ..TTL full open metering for center-weighted average light reading;...
  • Page 26 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT ..Built-in, +1 EV to - 1 EV in 1/3EV increments. Exposure memory System FILM ADVANCE .......Single stroke film advance lever with 130° winding angle and 25° stand-off, Automatic winding possible by mounting Sears Autowinder #7357. FILM LOADING......Multi-slotted spool type EXPOSURE COUNTER ..... Additive, automatic resetting MULTIPLE EXPOSURE .....Built-in switch which disengages film advance and film counter...

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