Zero Image Zero 135 Instruction Manual

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Zero 135 Dual Format

Pinhole Camera

Pinhole/Zone Plate Version

Instruction Manual

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Page 1 Zero 135 Dual Format Pinhole Camera Pinhole/Zone Plate Version Instruction Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thanks for purchasing the Zero Image wooden pinhole/zone plate camera. With Zero Image cameras, your photographic creativity will be unlimited. Although the Zero Image cameras are easy to use, please read this manual before your first shot for best results.
Page 3: Nomenclature
I .Tripod Socket J. Divider SETTING THE FILM FORMAT The Zero 135 camera is designed to be a dual format camera. The film format can be set to normal 135 format (23mm X 55mm) or panoramic format (23mm X 45mm).
Page 4: Prepare The Take Up Spool
PREPARE THE TAKE UP SPOOL 1. This camera accepts 135 film only. Before you can use the camera, you will need to prepare an empty "take-up" film canister. You may request your local lab to keep a film canister for you, having them procesed the 135 film in the following way: a) First, tell them to removed the...
Page 5: Loading The Film
LOADING THE FILM 1. Insert the fresh film and the pick-up film canister into the camera with the fresh roll of film on the right hand side of the camera. Fresh film Take-up film canister 2. Press the fresh film and the pick-up film canister into the pocket of the camera until they are sited properly and firmly.
Page 6: Film Advancing
FILM ADVANCING 1. Turn the Film Advance Knob (G) counter-clockwise to advance the film. Using the mark on top of the knob and the markings on the top cover as a reference, advance the film by at least 5 complete revolutions. Now make sure the dots of the knob aligns with the far right marking (E) of the Top Cover (B).
Page 7: Exposure
EXPOSURE Calculating the exposure time: Our camera comes with an Exposure Scale (G). If you have a light meter, you can make use of the Exposure Scale (G) to calculate the exposure time easily. The numbers on the outer ring of the Exposure Scale (G) are the exposure time ranging from 1/8000 of a second to 15 hours and numbers on the inner (movable) dial indicate f/stop number setting.
Page 8 If you don't want to use a light meter, the following guide may help: 1-3 seconds under bright sunlight, 4-20 seconds for shade; 4-10 minutes for cloudy, for indoor or night scene, use 15-45 minutes or more. These estimated exposure times are based on ASA100 film.
Page 9 Trigger the Shutter 1. To expose, simply slide the shutter (A) to open. When the exposure time is up, close it by sliding it back to cover the pinhole. close open 2. If you use high speed film or a zone plate version camera, the exposure time may be less than 1 second.
Page 10: Unloading The Film
UNLOADING THE FILM This camera can take 24-25 frames when the camera is set to normal 135 format or panoramic format. 1. When you find that it is very difficult to advance the film, it means that the whole roll has been exposed. Simply open the camera and take out the film canisters.
Page 11: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 1. Avoid getting the camera wet. 2. Do not allow the camera to be exposed to strong sunlight for a long period of time. 3. Do not press or punch the pinhole or zone plate with any object. 4. Never clean the camera with an alcohol-based cleaning agent. 5.
Page 12: Specifications
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Zero Image Co. Unit 902, Workingview Commercial Bldg., 21 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 9325 3662 (852) 2949 9332 Email: info@zeroimage.com Web Site: http://www.zeroimage.com Technical support: support@zeroimage.com ©Copyright Zero Image Co., 2003...