Specifications:

• film 35mm
• lens 35mm f 2.0 in 6 groups, 7 elements
• filter mount Ø46mm
• aperture f 2.0 to f 22
• focal adjustment 0.6m min. auto or manual
• shutter speed from 30 s to 1/250
• code DX 25 to 5000 (manual 6 to 6400)
• light metering range EV -3 to EV 18 for 100 ISO
• compensation +/- 2EV with 1/3 steps
• 3 modes: P, A, manual
• flash socket, variable sync with dedicated unit
• silent mode
• weight 500g with battery and film

 

its pros:

• short shutter release delay
• excellent image sharpness
• choice of aperture
• relying 1/250 shutter speed

Preparation of the plug socket

• cut a plastic sheet 15x20mm 2 to 5mm thick
• cut 3 thin wires 50mm long
• use a bar of 3 female connectors, 2.54mm step
• solder the wires on the connector
• plug with araldite the plug on the socket

Prepare the camera

• remove the battery
• set the aperture on 2.0
• set the main switch on OFF

Dismount the cover

• withdraw the 5 screws on the top cover
• 2 screws are under the gores of the front sheath

• draw the cover upwards, and turn it on the back
• mark and un-solder the 3 wires from the flash socket

Install the plug socket

• move upwards the wires connecting the distance metering system
• withdraw the double face adhesive tape
• stick with araldite the socket, taking care of its alignment, 0.5mm away from the lower edge (check the step inside of the cover)
• Put the glue only on the chromed part

COM  earth wire

MAP exposure and distance preset

OBT shutter release

Connexion

• withdraw the 3 screws on the selecting circuit board
• swivel the board on the side
• run the wires to the shutter switch
• solder the wires on the shutter switch (use a 15W soldering iron)
• turn back the circuit board
• put back the 3 screws

Cover

• mark the plug location: take a transparent plastic sheet 80x10mm, put it on the plug, perforate it at the cover screws places, set the screws, perforate the plastic sheet at the plug holes, remove it and place it on the cover with the screws.
• markon the cover the location of the plug holes
• drill the 3 holes

Remounting

• solder the wires on the flash socket
• check the positions of the main switch and of the aperture button
• set the flash wires
• put back the cover which must fit easily
• put back the screws
• install the battery

Hints for Kap use:

1. set the P mode
2. set the aperture on 2.0
3. set the distance manually on 999

When using the P mode, the camera first adjust the shutter speed to the selected aperture. If there is too much light, it then adjust the proper aperture at the maximum shutter speed.

When pre-setting the distance, the shutter release delay is less than 0.3 seconds.