ed_vaughn Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Can anyone tell me how to set the slower shutter speeds on on an Exakta Varex? I just bought it from a guy, and its not really intuitive! Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_haykin Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 If I recall correctly, and I may be wrong, you set the regular shutter speed dial on "B," then set the speed on the other control. Best get an owner's manual. (It's been YEARS!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_haykin Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 The Exacta Varex VX series started in 1951, I believe, and there are several models: The VX, 11a, 11-A (maybe the same?),11b, and the VX 1000. Craigcamera lists several manuals at $30.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_cochran Posted October 17, 2002 Share Posted October 17, 2002 It's been too many years for me, too, but I'm pretty certain theVXIIa that I used to use had a "T" setting, in addition to the"B" setting. I think I always set the main dial to "T", though"B" might work, as well.<p>Anyway, after setting the main dial, then wind the secondarydial as far as it will go. Lift it and set the speeds bypulling up on the outer part of the secondary knob. Theblack numbers are the slow speeds, and the red numbersare the self-timer numbers, IIRC. To use the self timer,set a "fast" speed on the main shutter dial (anything but "B" or "T"). <p>Let me know if I was right. It's been a LONG time sinceI've handled an Exakta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_oleson Posted October 17, 2002 Share Posted October 17, 2002 richard is right, both B and T will work for setting slow speeds, and you have to wind up the slow speed dial for every shot. :)= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_purcell Posted October 19, 2002 Share Posted October 19, 2002 From the Exakta VX 1000 manual: Page 16 For all exposure times of 1/8 sec. or longer, or exposures using the delayed action, lenses having automatic diaphragms should be set to manual in order to avoid premature opening of the aperture. When using the Domiplan 2.8/50 lens, a cable release with a long plunger and time-exposure lock, or the special locking knob (available as an accessory) should be employed for the release rocker. For more information regarding this, see the detailed description of lenses on pages 26-29. Cable releases (with long plunger) may be screw- ed into the shutter release knob (3) on the camera or into the release mechanism on the lens (27). This is particularly important when using shutter speeds of 1/8 second and slower. and virtually indispensable when employing the B setting. Page 18 Shutter speeds from '/8 sec. to 12 sec. (without delayed action) Read also the instructions of page 16! Tension the shutter. Set the small shutter-speed setting knob (10) to T or B. Turn the large shutter- speed setting knob (18) in a clockwise direction until it stops; this tensions the speed-regulating mechanism. Then lift the outer ring of the shutter-speed setting knob (18), turn it until the yellow mark is opposite the desired black speed value and then let the outer ring spring back. The small figures 8, 4 and 2 signify fractions of seconds, e. g. 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 sec. The larger figures from 1 to 12 represent whole seconds (3 seconds is represented by a dot). After a fairly brief exposure (e. g. 1/8 sec.) has been used, the speed-regulating mechanism will be only slightly run down; despite this, it should always be wound right up by turning the knob as far as it will go. Page 28 Fully automatic spring diaphragm on T 2.8/50 from Jena and Pancolar 2/50 lenses from Jena Engage the automatic diaphragm mechanism by pushing the release knob (27) on the lens to- wards the camera together with its mount and turn it to the right (viewed from the front of the camera). To disengage the automatic dia- phragm. press the release knob (27) together with its mount towards the camera and turn it to the left (again looking from the front). When the automatic mechanism is disengaged (= manual diaphragm setting). the diaphragm will remain stopped down to the selected f/No. (this is impor- Tant when using slow shutter speeds and delayed- action exposures). When the automatic mecha- nism is engaged. the diaphragm should be fully opened for focusing. Select the required smaller aperture (larger fin umber) by turning the aper- ture-setting ring (26), which can also be set to intermediate stops. By depressing the lens- release knob (27) the diaphragm is stopped down automatically; by letting go of the release knob (27) the diaphragm re-opens automatically. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_vaughn Posted October 20, 2002 Author Share Posted October 20, 2002 Many thanks for all the help, especially Paul for quoting the manual. Did you do that from memory?! Thanks again, Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_purcell Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 I wish, Ed! (I'm getting to the age where I could hide Easter eggs from myself....) I had a VX 1000 many moons ago, still have the manual. Thank goodness for the OCR feature on a flatbed scanner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Turn the right handside as far as it goes, the max delay time is about 15 sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeo_joe1 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 ..the max delay time is about 15 sec That's the self-timer, not the slow shutter speeds. And only 18 years too late to benefit the OP. "ed_vaughn was last seen: Aug 25, 2010" The Exakta Varex manual is available on Ed Butkus's site too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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