VOIGTLANDER PROMINENT II User Manual

Voigtlander - Prominent posted 2-24-'04 This camera manual library is for reference and historical purposes, all rights reserved. This page is

"X" Setting the contact closes at the instant when the shutter is fully open. "M" Setting The contact closes a short time - c

Close-ups with Supplementary Lenses Do not miss this highly interesting field of photography which so many amateurs seem to neglect. Large-scale p

• Mount the camera on a tripod and approach the subject until its image in the tinder is of the desired size. Then push an F 1 or F 2 Focal lens - w

Voigtlander Yellow Filter G 1 The pale yellow G I filter is recommended for all subjects where only a slight filter effect is desired or where the g

The Ever-ready Case for the PROMINENT is made of best quality hide, lined inside, and fitted with a carrying and neck trap. This case holds the c

Film Speeds – Film sensitivities or speeds are determined by the makers in various ways and often measured by different systems. The table on the ri

CONTENTS: page; 0peration Changing lenses 6 Aperture - Shutter speeds - Winding knob . 7- 8 Rangefinder - Snapshot focusin

1 Aperture ring to set the iris diaphragm 2 Shutter speed ring to set the shutter speeds 3 Jaws to hold the reflex housing 4 Back lock 5 Synchron

The Interchangeable Lenses of the PROMINENT all belong to the new series of Voigtlander high-class anastigmats. These instructions for changing le

Setting the Shutter Speeds Turn the shutter speed ring until the selected speed is opposite the index line on the lens mount. The figure 1 stands f

When taking the picture, hold the camera as shown above. Press it firmly against the face and tuck your arms well into the body, to avoid any camera

The film indicator is provided to help your memory; choose a colour code for your films, and set the indicator straight after loading. Opening the

Inserting the Cassette The protruding spool knob of the cassette must fit into the peg at the bottom of the camera. Then push back the rewind key -

Partly exposed films are easily changed at any time (e. g. black-and-white against colour). Rewind the partly exposed film as described, but make a