Simple steps to get started with 6x9 Medium Format Camera: https://youtu.be/ANU9fxwj_p4
A simplified introduction to the Zeiss Ikon Nettar. It really is so simple and easy to use. You will see in the video and how about subscribing to my channel, liking the video and leaving a comment at the end!
00:00 Zeiss Ikon Nettar Introduction
00:28 The basics
00:48 Understanding the lens
02:18 How to wind the film
02:47 Closing the camera
03:03 How to load the film
03:21 Understanding the film gate
If you are new to medium format photography, this camera provides a cost effective way of starting.
In this video, I will go through the simple controls of the camera, the shutter release, cold show, bellows release and the film wind.
Be careful when you first open this camera, the bellows can pop out very quickly. To get around this place your hand at the front of the camera and then press the bellows release. You can then control the speed at which it pops out.
There are main parts you need to focus your attention on when you open the Zeiss Ikon Nettar. The first dial you must adjust is the distance between you and your subject. It ranges from 4ft through to infinity. Have a play with different distances to see what you can capture.
The shutter speed goes all the way up from bulb mode through to 200/sec. Again you will need to adjust this yourself and set it using the orange marker on the shutter speed dial.
Your aperture dials from f4.5 through to f22. Stick to one of the marked aperture points on the dial but if you're feeling a little more adventurous then play around with the settings in-between the markers!
Once you have dialled in your distance, shutter speed and aperture you are ready to shoot. You will need to pull the shutter lever back to prime the camera. There are two ways in which you can release the shutter. The first is with the 'leaf shutter release' at the base of the camera. Alternatively you can use the shutter release on the right hand side of the top of the camera.
You will need to open the back of your camera by pulling down on the silver latch on the left side of the camera. The camera takes 120 medium format roll which will give you a large 6x6 negative. To put the roll in to the camera, pull down on the springy silver bit located on the bottom right hand side of the camera. That will allow you to slot in your roll, then gently release the springy bit back and the roll should be firmly put in place. Pull the film across on to the empty spool on the left hand side of the camera, wind and close the back lid firmly.
Now, roll the film by using the scroller dial on the top left hand side of the camera until the first frame can be seen on the camera gate located in the middle of the back of the camera.
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