Pentacon 6 TL Designation of essential parts 1. Focusing Hood 2. Rapid wind lever 3. Unlocking lever 4. Release button 5. Cocking lever with self timer 6.
7. Camera back latch 8. Film speed end support 9. Button for opening the focusing hood 10. Frame finder (direct vision type) 11.
12. Focusing magnifier 13. Exposure time scale 14. Film type indicator 15. Frame counter 16. Frame speed indicator 17. Shutter release lock 18. Knurled ring for lens mounting 19. Aperture lever 20. Diaphragm setting ring 21.
22. Thread for tripod 23. Focusing ring Introduction With the Pentagon 6 TL, you have purchased a genuine 6cm X 6cm S. L. R. camera. This camera is suited for roll films 120 (12 frames) or roll films 220 (24 frames). All controls are arranged for convenient camera operation. Lenses can be changed in no time due to the reliable bayonet mount. The Pentagon 6 TL focal plane shutter allows exposure times from 1/1,000 second to 1 second, and of any longer time with the B setting.
conditions only: a) When loading the film, with the camera back opened; b) after the exposure of the 12 or 24th frame when the unlocking lever has been actuated to allow further film transport. Actuating the rapid wind lever causes the shutter to be cocked, the film to be advanced, the diaphragm to be set to the largest aperture, the mirror to be brought to " viewing "position, and the frame counter to be advanced by 1. Unload the exposed film after the paper trailer has been wound up.
Frame counter, film indicators The frame counter (15) is designed to indicate 24 frames. It jumps back to its initial position when the camera back is opened. It is automatically activated when the back is closed. Frame 1 is indicated after releasing and cocking the camera for times.
The film indicator (14) with symbols for black/white and color film is arranged above the exposure time scale (13). The appropriate symbol is opposed on the exposure time scale to the number 12 for roll films 120 and to 24 for roll films 220. A second indicator (16) for the DIN and ASA film speed is arranged above the rapid wind lever. Focusing Hood The focusing Hood (1) opens as soon as the button (9) is shifted in direction of the arrow. It is closed by slight pressing onto the cover.
Focusing/diaphragm setting Focusing is only possible with a mirror swiveled in and, thus, the shutter cocked. For the purpose, turn the focusing ring (23) until the object to be taken is sharp in the field lens. The depth of focus can be read on the depth of field scale (21). Example: distance: 5 meters; aperture: 8; depth of focus 3.5 meters to about 9.5 meters. Turn the diaphragm setting ring (20) to set to required diaphragm number opposite to the red mark.
Exposure time The exposure time can be set before or after cocking shutter. Setting exposure time on the scale (13) is possible in both directions. To avoid unintentional missetting, the scale clicks in at the red triangular mark. It is not possible to set intermediate values. Release button and self-timer You may lock the release button (4) by turning the lower knurled ring (17). The red mark shall point upwards.
X synchronization An X switch is used for synchronization with electronic flash units and flash bulbs. The flash socket (6) is provided with a knurled ring used to clamp the plug. To plug in or remove the flash plug, match the red marks on the flash socket. For electronic flash units, use the time of symbol arrow or a longer time. Set a time of 1/15 second for quick type flash bulbs, a time of 1/8 second for slow type flash bulbs.
protrude into the optical path (swivel the lever only that far that does not contact the camera body when shutter is cocked).
Use the ever-ready case to protect a camera from shock and contamination. A shoulder strap is recommended to be used in cases where the ever-ready case is of little use. e.g. with a flash unit or a telelens. Fasten it to the camera eyes. Continued development of a camera may result in minor deviations from this manual. Please, observe the instructions contained herein. Improper handling of the camera may cause damage, not coming within our guarantee provisions.
