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Agfa PB16 captain folding User manual
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- Agfa PB16 captain folding
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- English
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rO OPEN THE CA'NERA
To open the camera, hold it in the palm of
the left hand and press the opening release
button (r, Fig. r) with the left thumb. With
the right hand, pull down the platform (r)
until the side-arm braces are locked firmly in
place.
TO CLOSETHE CAMERA
To close the camera, grasp it in the palm
of the left hand and simultaneously press the
two closing release buttons (a) with the thumb
and middle finger. With the right hand then
move the platform upward until it is securely
closed as indicated by a clicking of the latch.
Repeat the operation of opening and closing
the camera until you can do it easily and
deftly. Never force fJrg camera at any point.
If any obstruction iS "encountered, stop at
once and determine what is in the way.
FOCUSTNG
FIGURE 2
The Captain is a fixed-focus camera requir-
ing nc focusing. All objects from ro feet to than uncover the lens for a very short periad
infinity are sharply in focus. of time so that light from the object photo-
graphed may pass through the lens and project
fn order to make close-ups, an Agfa Por- an image upon the film.
trait Attachment can be obtained from your
photographic dealer. Portrait attachment No. The shutter on the Captain has two settings:
25 is the correct size for the Captain. This fnst. (instantaneous) and Time. To adjust
special attachment will enable you to make the shutter for either of these speeds, move
head-and-shoulder portraits at a distance of the shutter speed. setting ring (0, Fig. r) until
Syz feet from the subject. If you are unable the black marking is directly over the speed
to buy this portrait attachment at your local desired. In the illustration of the lens mount-
dealer, write direct to Agfa Ansco, Bingham- ing (Fi g. 2) the shutter is set for instantaneous.
ton, New York, inclosing $.go in stamps,
check or money order, together with your The shutter is operated, or "tripped,,' by
dealer's name and address. the shutter release (8, Fig. r) or by a cablL
release, if one has been added. Care should
rHE SHUTTER be exercised when the release is pressed down
in making an exposure not to m,ove the camera.
The shutter is the mechanism which actu- Moving the camera when making the expo-
ally makes the exposure when taking a pic- sure is one of the most common faults in
ture. Simply expressed, it does nothing more picture-taking and is the cause of the majority
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the leaves open; in the other direction, the
of blurred pictures. The body release type of leaves close. Consequently, it is very easy
shutter control, as used ,on the Captain, helps to set the diaphragm for any lens opening. By
a great deal to eliminate camera jar during setting the shutter on Time and moving the
exposure. diaphragm lever back and forth, the action
When the shutter is set for instantaneous a of the iris leaves may be observed. The stops
single pressure on the shutter release trips the or settings marked on the lens face are stand-
shutter, opening and closing it. When using ard openings in the "f" system, the "f" taken
a cable release, pull out the vertical footrest from the word "focal." Any one of the open-
(S, Fig. r) and insert the release through the ings-fr4, f.r6, fzz and f3z-is of known expo-
hole underneath the footrest. sure value regardless of the size or make of
lens.
TIIIE EXPOSURES EXPOSURETABTE
When the shutter is set for Time, one down-
ward pressure opens the shutter, following TYPE OF FILM
which a second pressure is necessary to close Super
it. In other words, the shutter remains open chromePlena-
the full time, however long, between the two and
operations of the shutter. a Light Superpan Superpan
Conditio Standard lPlenachrome Supreme Press
Time is used for interior work or under any
conditions f'or which very long exposures are Bright Sunshint ft4 fzz f32necessary. Time exposures should not be
made of moving objects. Do not hold camera Cloudy
in hand while making a time exposure. IJse Bright f r 6 f.22 fzz
a tripod or some other firm support and take Dull
care that the camera is not moved while the Cloudy h 4 f r 6 f.22
shutter 1s open. V.ry
Dull fr4 f r 6
THE DIAPHRAGftI
The diaphragm is an adjustable circular PROPEREXPOSURE
opening between the components of the lens,
which controls the amount of light passing In making adjustments for correct exposure'
thr'ough the lens. When the diaphragm is there are three factors which must be taken
adjusted so that full aperture of the lens is into consideration: light intensity, film speed
utilized, it is said to be "wide open." The or sensitivity, and diaphragm opening. The
Captain is "wide open" when set at fr4. When exp,osure table above will serve as a guide for
the diaphragm is adjusted to a smaller open- outdoor picture-taking of average scenes when
ing, it is said to be "stopped down." using Agfa film.
The diaphragm is operated by means of a The exposures shown refer to average
lever (7, Fig. r) which is connected with the scenes only. For landscapes, beach scenes,
iris leaves between the lens components. bright snow scenes and pictures taken at high
When the lever is moved in one direction, altitudes, give half the exposure indicated;
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to protect the interi'or of the camera against
dust or other foreign matter which might
prove injurious to the shutter mechanism.
The vertical footrest or a tripod should
always be used for Time exposures rather
than attempting to hold the camera in the
hands.
LOADING THE CAfrIERA
Your Captain Camera may be loaded or
unloaded in daylight. Flowever, these opera-
tions should be carried out in a subdued light;
never in direct sunlight.
f To load the camera, it is first necessary to
open the back which is held by a catch ( t o,
Fig. r) at the top under the handle.
FIGURE 7
front edge of the long metal catch (Fig. 6).
When this catch has been released, continue
FIGURE 6 with a backward pressure to swing the hinged
camera-back downward.
INSERTINGTHE FILM
With the back open, you are now ready
to load the camera with film. Note that the
fresh roll goes into the lower chamber at the
opposite end of the camera from the winding
knob. In the chamber at the knob end, you will
find an empty metal spool. It is onto this
spool that the film is wound as used, so that
when all exposures are taken it is this top
spool which is removed from the camera for
finishing.
T,o load the film into the camera, first swing
up the spool carrier for the lower or empty
In order to release this catch, hold the chamber until it is at right angles to the
camera in the left hand, platform side in and camera. I{olding the two ends of this carrier
handle to the top. Then lay the fingers of slightly apart (being careful not to bend them permanently out of position), drop the freshthe right hand across the camera handle and
exert an upward pressure upon the under spool into place (Fig. 7>, taking care that it
is inserted right end around. In other words,
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be certain that the pointed end of the paper back of the camera by swinging it upward
will come from the top and not the bottom into place until a click indicates that it is
of the roll, and that only the red or green locked securely. Never open the back of the
side of the paper will show, the black side camera from this point until the roll has been
being toward the lens. completely wound onto the take-up spool.
After being certain that the two pins set Swing open the metal cover for the red
in the carrier ends are engaged in the spool window on the back of the camera (Fig. 9)
end-holes, swing the carrier and film down and continue turning the winding knob slowly
into place in the chamber. Break the sticker until the figure r appears in the window. An
which seals the roll, rem,ove the Agfa Film indicating hand and r,ow of dots will be seen
shortly before this first figure appears in place.
FIGURE 8 The camera is now ready f,or the first picture.
When using panchromatic film, which is
sensitive to red light, be sure to keep the red
window covered at all times except when
winding the film.
Immediately after taking the first picture,
wind again until figure e appears in the win-
dow, and so on until the roll has been com-
pletely exposed, after which continue to turn
the knob until the red or green paper is com-
pletely wound off onto the spool at the knob
end of the camera.
UNLOADING
When the film has been completely wound
onto the take-up spool, open and swing down
the back of the-camer3:r-Bull out the winding
knob until the uppbrd,$frrbf Earrier is free to be
moved upward from the chamber.
guarantee slip, and carry the end of the paper Fold under the pointed end of the red or
across the back of the camera. Permit the green paper, and seal the spool with the
paper to pass over the two metal rollers (never sticker which will be found at the loose end.
attempt to thread the film under these rollers) This is to prevent unrolling and fogging of the
and thread the pointed end into the slot in film after it has been removed from the spool
the empty spool as sh,own in Fig. 8. carrier.
Be very certain that the paper is centered With the fingers, separate the ends of the
on the upper spool in order that it will wind spool carrier slightly and remove the exposed
evenly. Now give the winding knob a few roll from the camera. It is now ready to be
turns, suffi.cient to bind the paper and assure developed and printed. Transfer the emptyits firm grasp by the upper spool. Close the
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In making exp,osures' always hold the cam-
era level. Otherwise, your finished prints will
show an undesirable slanting of the subject
and background. Hold the camera perfectly
still when making the exposure.
Keep the lens of your camera clean. A
dirty lens or rain or mist on the front lens
will- cause fogged or cloudy pictures. To
clean the lens, use a soft linen or cotton cloth.
With the bellows closed, back opened, and the
camera unloaded, it is also well to occasion-
ally clean the rear element of the lens.
Do not let the sun shine directly on the
lens when taking a- picSure. This produces
a "fl.are" of light ort the ffflff vfrhich shows in
the finished picture. If photographing to-
wards the source of light, hold your hand or
hat above the lens as a shade, but sufficientlyFIGURE 9 high to prevent its being included in the
picture.
spool to the upper chamber, remembering to
push the winding knob back into place. The Select your background carefully. A good
camera is now ready for the insertion of a subject can be spoiled by such backgrounds
fresh roll of film in the manner already de- as telephone poles, clapboard houses, etc.
scribed. I(eep your backgrounds simple. A back-
gr,ound of foliage is usually unobtrusive and
pleasing.
CAUTIONS
Bef,ore loading the camera, make certain * * * is closed.that the shutter
In starting the' red or green paper at the
time of loading a fresh roll, always see that it
is even, fitting the spool neatly. Otherwise, The foregoing instructions explain the
it is likely to climb up one end of the spool, mechanical operation of your Captain Camera.
causing the protective paper to tear and pos- These should be thoroughly understood before
sibly fogging the film. attempting to take pictures.
Als,o, always make it a practice to wind to Do not be content, however, with the mas-
the next number immediately after taking a tery of these details. Photography offers
picture. fn this way, when you start to use marvelous p,ossibilities to the camera user
it, the camera is always ready for the next who really attempts to obtain the maximum
picture with no possibility that another expo: results possible with his equipment. Your
sure will be made on top of one already taken, Captain Camera is a fine instrument. Learn
thus spoiling both exposures. to use it m,ost effectively.
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A G C E S S O R I E S
FIVE AGFA FIITIS TO CHOOSE FROM
The following Agfa accessories will increase
the versatility of your Captain Camera and There is an Agfa ro11 film to meet every
add to your picture-taking enjoyment. requirement of the most exacting amateur
PORTRAIT ATTACT|MENT- Auxiliary lens which photographer. The following films are all
slips over the lens, enabling you to work available in the PDr6 size, the size which fits
closer to the subject. Especially useful for your PDr6 Captain Camera, and remember,
portraits, table-top photography, etc. every roll of Agfa film is guarantssd-"pis-
Size z5 ----------------$.So tures that Satisfy or a New Roll Free."
IIGHT-YEIIOW FlttER-A natural glass, yellow
filter which gives better color rendering of STANDARD-Orthochromatic, moderate speed,
cloud pictures, landscapes, flower photographs for ,outdoor picture-taking under favorable
and similar subjects. conditions.
Size e5
CABTE RETEASE- Helps to eliminate camera PTENACHROME Orthochr'omatic, average
jar when making exposures; especially useful speed, full anti-halo protection, wide latitude.
for Time exposures. This is the ideal film for everyday outdoor use.
$ .ss
GARRYING CASE- Protects your camera and SUPER PIENACHRO|IIE Combines all the
makes it easier to carry. advantages of Plenachrome with the added
Soft leather, Talon Slide Fastener----ga.ro features of higher speed and wider latitude.
The film to select when a fasT-drttro fipe is Eveready Type -------- -------a-z.gs
desired.
TRIPODS - Four-section, telescoping, metal
type. Light in weight but extremely rigid. SUPERPAN SUPREttiE- Fast, fine-grain, pan-Equipped with rubber tips. chromatic, wide latitude, full anti-halo pro-
No. r, with stationary head -------.__--_-$S.SS tection, with an emulsion carefully balanced
No. z, with ball and socket, swivel to give excellent results under both daylight
head --------- ---__$+.sS and artificial light. The ideal "pan" film for
AGFA DARKROOM OUTFITS- Each outfit con- ail-around use.
tains all necessary equipment and material to
develop and print your own pictures. SUPERPANPRESS- Extremely fast, panchro-
No. r Outfit -------$2.+S matic, full anti-halo protection. The phe-
No. a Outfit ------ 4.95 nomenal speed of this film has been obtained
No. 3 Deluxe Outfit -__--.----g.7S without loss ,of fineness of grain, brilliance or
balanced, panchromatic color sensitivity. The
Prices subject to change without notice. logical answer when high film speed is needed.
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