Agfa Anscoflex II User manual

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   The designers and engineers of
 Ansco's Camera Planr and Raymoncl
 Loewy Associates have combined their
 skills to bring you this modern.
 convenient, color  - srylecl, reflex  - rype
 camera. Its morlern ilesign incorpo_
 rates many fine features not usuallv
 found in inexpensive reflex .u-..ur.
   The Anscoflex II has all the
 advanta.qes of the Anscoflex, plus two
important features   a built-in close-
up lens ancl a builr-in-     y,ellow filter.
   You do not need a lot of picture
raking experience to take really good
pictures with the Anscoflex II.  It  is
easy to use, but before you load it
u'ith film for your first pictures, study
this hooklet and try all the operations
of your new camera.

THE CAMERA FRONT
                     The aluminum front of the camera is not only a
                          protection for the c,rmera lens, but opens to form the
                           light shield for the viewing lens. Care should be used
                            to always open and close the camera by carefully pushing
                    on the extension piece at the bottom of the cover plate.
                     Ifhen closing the camera, do not push down on the top
                         of the panel                                     use the extension piece at the bonom.
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                       Make certain that the cover plate is raised all the way
                          to the top so it does not obscure the viewing lens.
               THE CAMERA BACK
                    To open the camera back, the front plate must first
                    be raised to expose the viewing lens. Then, press the
                        button just behind the viewing lens. This releases the
                     lo&ing catch and the hinged bac.k can be easily swung
                     open. It is closed by merely pressing the back into
                           position until a "click" indicates it is locked.


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Ifhat you see in your viewfinder will make your frnal print.
   One of the best rules of lighting for the          picnrre
is to locate your subiect so the sun is coming^verageovei your
shoulder. This will give a good front lighting for even
distribution of light. However, with a linle prJctice, inter-
esting and pleasiog picnrres can be taken which are back-
lighted or side-lighted.
THE BUILT-IN CLOSE.UP LENS
   The use of the built-in close-up lens permits picnues to
be taken 3Vz to 7 feet from ttii subiect. I7hen taking
a pi-cnrr9 of a nearby objec or a close-up of a person, turn
the knob marked "close-up" as far as it will go in the direc-
tion of the arrow. T7hen taking ordinary snapshots, be sure
the knob is in its normal position    the white dot on theknob matching the white dot on the- camera.
THE BUILT.IN YELLOW FILTER
   The use of the built-in yellow 6lter will greatly improve
the quality of certain types of picnrres taken in brilliant
sunlight -  beach scenes, landscapes, clouds and flowers.

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   Even though the sky may be dark blue and the clouds
snowy white to the naked eye, they will merge into tones
of grev in a bla&-and-white photograph. The yellow filter
removes some of the blue light coming from the sky and
makes it appear darker. In contrasr, the white clouds appear
shiter and more distinct.
   The filter operares very simply    just turn the knob
marked "filter" in the direction of the-  arrow until it stops.
Remember to keep the knob in its normal position, the rwo
whlle dots together, when taking pictures in average sunlight
or flash picrures indoors.
   \When using the built-in attachments, make sure that thev          '-ruL.,are never left in half-way position. Their frames will then bL
in front of the lens and will seriously impair the picture.
The filter and close-up lens CANNOT both be used at the
same time.

MAKE         EXPOSURE    THE                     6,t{       exposure  An                  is made by depressing the red shutter  .%'**,
release button on the side of the camera. This button will
remain depressed after the exposure until the first turn of

the.winding knob in the process of winding the film
                                     to the nexr number. This locking action prEvents the
                                    user from making double e*posules in error.
                              Be sure the camera is held steady and level when
                               making an exposure. Depress the shltter with a firm,
                                   slow motion to avoid movement of the czrmera. Make
                                  sure that the shutter release is pushed in ALL THE
                        SCAY. Ifhen you press the shutter release button
                           more than one distinct "click" will be heard. youwww.butkus.us                                       \1v-e go1_ take! a picnrre until the button is depressed-and                       ALL THE SZAY. Practice this a few times         it
                                  won't give you any trouble.
                     WIND THE FILM
                                 After each exposure the film is wound to the nexr numbet
                          in the red window on rhe back of the camera. Turn the
                          winding knob one-quarter turn (as far as the action of the
                         knob allows) and terurn to original position (bar horizontal
                          to bottom of camera). Repeat this acdon until the neit
                        number appears.
                    Now that you havc practiced opening and closing the
                            camera, composing and taking the picnrre, and winding the
                                  film
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paper up over the back of the camera opening and thread the pointed end into the wide
slot in the take-up spool. Be very careful to see that the film travels straight across the
                                        opening and do no, ilttempt to thread
                                            the film under the roller at the edge of
                                               the opening.
                                           Turn the winding knob a few cycles
                                      so the film is securely fastened to the
                                              spool. Close the bacJ< of the camera and
                                              continue winding the film to figure 1by
                                              turning the winding knob bacJ< and forth
                                        through its full range of action. A
                                              pointing hand and a series of dots will
         www.butkus.us                       appear in the red window on the bacl
                                                 before the figure 1. This winding action
                                                  will take about 4j to 50 forward twists
                                            of the winding knob. The 6lm is now
                                               in position for the first picnrre.

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I
J   UNLOADING THE CAMERA
         Tfhen the last (t2th) picnrre has been taken,
       continue winding the 6lm until the backing ptper
       disappears from view in the red window and the
       film is entiiely wound on the take-up spool.
        Open back of camera and press back the spring
       at the left of the chamber. This will release the
       filn so it can be easily removed from the carnera.
     Hold the 6lm 6rmly rc that it will not uuoll
      before it can be secured with the sealiag-tape.

      chamber and put it in place in the upper chamberI       Remove the empty spool from the lower 6lm      so that it will be in position when you next use
      the camera.I

TRIPOD SOCKET
   A tripod socket is conveniently located on the bottom of the camera. Not only is it
 designed to screw onto a tripod, but the Anscoflex carrying case is secured to the camera
 in this socket.

               CAMERA CARE
                        The design of the Anscoflex II tends to protect it from
                            dust. However, the taking lens, viewing lens and viewfinder
                          should be wiped off regularly with a clean, lintless cloth.
                                    It is also well to make a practice of blowing out the inside
                            of your camera each time you load  it.

                 CARRYING CASE
                      As an added protection for your camera, put it in an
                             Anscoflex Eveready Carrying Case. It will protect the camera
www.butkus.us             from scratches, rain and dust. Its grey finish blends well
                         with the camera and is an atuactive accessory. The front
                             piece unsnaps so it is out of the way for easy handling.

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TAKING PICTURES
WITH FLASH
  To make picnres "around-the-clock",
complete the versatility of your Anscoflex II
with the Anscoflash Type IV unit. It  is
finished in the same attractiye gr€y as the
camera.
TO ASSEMBLE THE
FLASH UNIT
INSERT BATTERIES
   Uascrew the coin-slotted screw at the
bottom of the baaery case. Pull the over
dowo and slightly outward to remove. In-
seft two Size C batteries in the case, tips
up. A battery capacitor caruidge can be
used if desired. Put the cover bac! in place
and tigbten up the scew.

ATTACH REFLECTOR
    Line up the two protruding pins on the
 outer edge of the flashlamp soclet with the
 slots on the ring of the refector (making
 certain the decal will be on top when the
 refector is in plaa). Pull upward on the
 locling spring, push the reflertor on aod
nrn the refle.ctor dockwise so it i3 firmly
engaged in the sloa.                                 :

ATTACH THE FLASH UNIT
    Fit the screw aod lower prong on the
side of the flash unit into the two holes
on the side of the e-era Then nrn the
tightening screw toward the back of the
camera until it is tight and the unit is held
fitmly in place.
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TO USE THE UNIT
INSERT THE FLASHLAMP
    Line up the two protruding pins in the
base of the lamp with the slots in the so&et
of the flash unit. Push the lamp into the
soc.ket, without turning, until it clicks into
place.
    Flash pictures zue taken in iust the same
manner as regular pictures. Just compose
your picture in the viewfinder and depress
the shutter release button. Remember to use
the close-up setting for pictures 3Y2 to 7 feet from your subject. At this close range a
suitable diffuser should be used over the flash unit to avoid over-exposure and protect the
subject against possible injury from a shattered flashlamp. A single thickness of white
handkerchief serves as a good make-shift diffuser.

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Use the following table as a guide to determine the camera-to-subject distance for
the particular film being used:

                             Lamp to Subject Distance in Feet
            Film
                           SM, SF ot M2       #8          #5, #25
        All-ICeather               4* 9             5*  11             6* -15
       Supreme                   5*  10            6*  L3             9 -18
       Superpan Press                7   15             9   19              t2 -27
 *'S7ith the close-up lens in position. Using the close-up lens and a suitable diffuser,
  flash pictures can be made as close as 3l/z feet. See the insuuction booklet packed with
  the Anscoflash Type IV for directions for multiple flash.

EJECT THE LAMP
   \7hen the exposure has been made and the film advanced, remove the flashlamp by
pressing the flashlamp ejector button on the back of the unit. It will throw the iamp
out, making it unnecessary to touch the hot lamp.

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TO REMOVE THE FLASH UNIT
   Remove the flash unit by turning the
tightening screw counterclockwise  until
the unit is released from the camera.
   This flash unit was specifically
designed with a removable reflector to
facilitate storing in gadget bags. To
remove the reflector, pull upward on the
holding spring and turn the reflector
counterclockwise until it is disengaged.
   lVhen not in use, ir is best to remove
the batteries from the case to help pre-
vent corrosion.

A FEW HINTS FOR BETTER PICTURES
              . Ioad and unload in subdued light.
              . .Always use the close-up lens for
                  taf.ing picnrres from 315 to 7 feet.
              . Keep your fingers from in front of
              dre lens.
              . Don't let the sun strike the lens.
              . Hold the camera steady and level.
              . Make every picnrte tell 4 story.
              . T7'atch your baclground.
              . Don't try to include too much in
             your picnrre    keep it simple!
              . Press the shutter-   release gently and
          ALL THE WAY IN.
              . I7'ind frlm immediately after each
             exposue.
              . Ask for Ansco All-Ifeather Filn
                     620.            -size
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT FILM FOR YOUR CAMERA

               ALL-\fEATHER   An ortho-
                     chromatic film of adequate-        speed
                      for outdoor pictures and general
                       use. Available in single rolls and
                    the 3-Roll Economy Pak.

              SUPREME  A fine-grain pan-
                   chromatic -film prized by the
                          pictorialist for all around picnrre         If you would like more detailec
                         takrng.                             information about picture taking
                                                             get a copy of "Better Photography
                                                 Made Easy", available through your
                                                       photographic dealer. If you need
              SUPERPANPRESS-Ahigh-     additional help, write to Customer
                    speed panchromatic 6lm for use    Service Department, Ansco, Bing.
                   under poor light conditions.        hamton, New York.

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