Specifications

Generally speaking, when shooting outdoors in bright or hazy sunlight, "125" (1/125 sec.) is suitable for most pictures. When taking your
subjects in motion "250" '1/250 sec.) to "1000" (1/1000 sec.) should be used ... faster speeds will "freeze" extremely fast moving subjects
(sports, racing cars, etc.) When indoors in a well-lit room, "60" (1/60 sec.) should be sufficient to take your subject, depending upon the film
you are using. When in poorly-lit places, or to achieve the maximum depth of field, "30" (1/30 sec.) to "1" (1 sec.) should be used. When set
at "B", the shutter will remain open as long as shutter release button is depressed (preferably by a cable release). The "B" setting is used for
long night exposures using street lights or electric signs as a light source, or under poor lighting conditions when flash cannot be used.
Tips for Better Results:
• When using slow speeds (below 1/30 sec.) and "B" setting, use a tripod and cable release to minimize camera movement and prevent
blurred pictures. Be especially careful to minimize camera movement when using a telephoto lens.
• Do not set shutter speed dial between marked speeds, but only at a click stop in accordance with indicated speeds.
• Shutter speed dial does not revolve between "1000" and "B".
5. METER/SHUTTER "ON-OFF" CONTROL
Film advance lever controls exposure meter "ON-OFF" and
shutter( release "LOCK-UNLOCK" to protect your camera from
unnecessary depletion of the batteries and accidental shutter
release when not taking pictures. pre-advance with two click
positions in 20° an 40° angle and 135° advance angle assures
faster winding and permit continuous operation for sequence
photography. Choose your suitable angle of 20° or 40° pre-
advance position. When film advance lever is moved to "ON"
position, the electric circuit is switched on and shutter release
button is unlocked.
Whenever picture-taking is completed, be sure to move film advance lever to "OFF" position.
The electric circuit is switched off an shutter release button is locked.
6. SETTING THE APERTURE
The lens opening determines the amount of light entering the lens and exposing the film. The smaller the f-
stop (f/2.0, f/2.8, etc.) the wider he lens opening and the greater the amount of light entering the lens. The
larger the f-stop (f/16, f/11, etc.) the smaller the lens opening and the smaller the amount of light entering the
lens. As the lens opening is moved from f/16 to f/11, the amount of light entering he lens is doubled. As the
lens opening is moved from f/2.0 to f/2.8 he amount of entering light is cut in half. Rotate f-stop ring until the
desired f-stop is opposite the aperture index line. Click stops are provided to prevent accidental movement
from the setting made. If necessary, you may set f-stop ring between two f-stops.
7. THE CORRECT EXPOSURE
Your KS 1000 has a built-in through-the-lens full aperture CdS exposure meter which measures the light coming through the lens
and enables you to set the proper exposure for a given lighting condition. The correct exposure is obtained by setting the shutter
speed and f-stop (aperture) in the correct combination for the film, subject and lighting conditions.
Set the desired shutter speed opposite shutter speed index line by rotating shutter speed dial (Read "SELECTING THE
SHUTTER SPEED"). Shutter speed indicator in the viewfinder indicates the shutter speed you just set.
As a general rule, the camera should not be hand held at shutter speeds slower than 1/60 second. This becomes
particularly important when using lenses of longer than normal focal length, where it may be necessary to use even
faster speeds to eliminate camera movement. At speeds slower than 1/60, a tripod is a must for the sharpest
photographs.
IMPORTANT: When attaching the camera to a tripod that has a long attachment screw, adjust the screw to less than 1/4 inch to prevent
damage to the interior of the camera body.