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Agfa READYSET ROYAL 1A User manual
User manual for Agfa READYSET ROYAL 1A. 16 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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Eetting tlte Ehutter will observe that the action not only sets the
HE, ILLUSTRATIONS on this shutter for Time but also brings the smaller
page explain the setting of rhe shut- opening into position automatically, thus
ter. Note the notch on the nickel rim at the eliminating the need of a special pointer to
top. To set the shutter for Instantaneous or obtain the small stop reguarly used for time
snapshots, revolve this nickel rim as far as exposures.
it will go rowards the INST side. To make Vith the shutter set on Time, one pressure
snapshotsit is now necessaryonly to depress on the plunger or trigger opens the lens and
the plunger on the wire release or ro push the second closes it. Thus a time exposure
down the trigger. Tty this acrion until you of any duration can be made.
are thoroughly familiar with it. Observe In taking time exposures it is of coursethat a single pressure opens the shutter and essential that the camera be on a tripod orclosesit. other firm support, such as a table topr To set the shurter for time exposures re- which will prevent movement of it whilevolve the nickel rim so rhat the notch moves the exposure is in progress.towards TIME as {ar as ir will go. If you
will lool< into the shurrer as chis is done vou The Ql'ootrests
T.urro FooTRESTS are provided for this
camera so that time exposures can be made
by laying it on a flat, firm base, such as a
table top. The position of these footrests
is indicated bv 9 and 10 in the illustration
on page 4.
'Ihe %J'inder
H E , N o . 1 A R e a d y s e t R o y a l i s lllustration at lefr shows shurrer set for snapshots
(instantaneous), and illustration at righr, shutter ser equipped with the f amous Ansco
for time exposure. To set as indicated, revolve outer Autom atic Finder, which prevents mistakes.
metal rim as far as ir will go in either direction, The illustration herewith shows how this
bringing notch (see arrow) over INST or TIME. finder changes as it is pivoted around so that
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the camera can be held in position for hori- First, hold carr'era in the left hand and
zontal pictures. Vith other finders of the with the right hand grasp the finger clamps
reversible type the image is seen in the form so as to releasetheir hold on the track and
of a maltese cross, and it is necessary to dis-
regard the projecting portions either at the
side or at the top, according to which way
the camera is held. Many people forget to
do this, with the result that the final picture
does not show what it was expected to in-
clude, heads and feet being chopped off in
Ansco Automatic Finder
To close up platform, first release side-arms by press-the case of horizontal pictures, and elbows,
ing inward towards back of camera.etc., being cut off in vertical pictures. All
this is prevented by the Ansco Automatic
return the front along the track inro rheFinder, which shows exactly what will ap-
camera as f ar as it will go.pe^r on the film and noching else; regardless
of which position the car-:'erais held in. Now hold the carr.'era as shown in the
illustration above, wirh the lens rowards Qlosing the Qamera Iou, and press backward (i. €.r toward
LOSING the camera is merely the baclr of camera) with the thumb of each
reverse of the operation of opening it, hand. This releasesthe side-arms, so that
but there are a few points which should be by pressing the platform gently against your
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Loading the Qamera Inserting the IJ,ilm-
O LOAD the canr..era,it is first I"*, Vrrrr TFrE BACK oFF you are now rcady
necessaryto remove the back, which to load the camera wirh film. Note that
is held by a catch at the top under the the f resh roll goes into the lower chamber,
handle. which is at the opposite end of the cxmera
from the winding key. In the chamber at
the k.y end you will find an empry spool.
It is onto this spool that the film is wound
as used, so that when all exposuresare taken
In removing back, pull it is this spool which is removed from the
out at top first, as here camera for finishing.shown. In replacing back,
always catch first at bor- To load, first spring our rhe spool-pins for
tom, then close and but- the lower or empty chamber. One of theton fastener at top.
spool-pins is indicated by 7 in the illusrra-
tion on page 4 and there is another on the
other side of the camera. Now drop the
fresh spool into place as shown in the illus-
tration below, taking care that you ger it
the right end around. fn other words, in-
Having thrown the catch, pull out the sert it so that the paper will roll over, nor
back at the top, whereupon it will come +I under, and only orange side of paper will
loose at the bottom also and can be laid show, black side being towards the inrerior
aside while the camera is loaded. See illus- of the camera. Af ter inserting the roll,
tration above. * snap the spool-pins back into place to hold
it. See upper illustration on next page. Note that in replacing the back it should
always be caught firmly at the lower end Vith the new roll inserred and the sticker
first, then pushed together at the end where which seals it broken , carry the end of the
the handle ir, afw which the catch is but- paper across the back of the camera and
toned over. If the back is not caught at. thread it into the slot in the empry spool as
the bottom first it will not close properly. shown on the next two pages. Be caref ul
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to center it on spool so that it will wind
evenly. Now give the winding key a few
turns to bind the paper as shown, and then ltreplace the back of the camera. In doing
this, be sure to catch at bottom first, after
which the back will slip neady into position
and catch can be fastened without difficulty.
See illustration on page 10.
Vind just enough to bind paper.
Vith the back replaced and fastened, con-
tinue winding until figtrre 1 appears in the
peephole on the back of the carr'era, as
Insert fresh roll at end opposite handle.
r
When figure I appears in peephole, camera is ready
$tart paper even on empty spool. for the first picture.
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hopeless blur. To avoid this, hold the camera close release instead of the trigger for time exposu?es, to
so that elbows can be placed against the body, and avoid the possibility of jarring the camera. just before you releas: the shurrer arresr the breath- It is just as important that the camera be held ing, relaxing as soon as the shutter clicks.
The above refers to taking snapshots only. Never steady in taking snapshots, but the time is so short -just a wink-that it is unnecessary to support it hold the camera in the hands for a time .*plr,rre, b.rt
stand it on a firm base with one of the ioorrests in on a rigid object. Just hold it close to the body and
position, or else use a tripod. The camera has two catch the breath for the instant when you press the
tripod sockets. release.
I
Ghe "Diference Setween Snapshotsand Iilhen to Gake a Snapshor--
Gime tKposures Trrs nBsr rrrvrn for snapshots is when the sun is
A sNepsrrot is a picture taken "instantaneously.,, ft shining, between 9 a. m. and 4 p. m. in summer and
is commonly called a snapshot because it is taken l0 a. m. and 3 p. m. in winter. However, the ques-
with one snap of the shutter-so quick that the tion of whether there is light enough for snapshots
shutter jusr winks open and shut. Snapshots are depends not only on whether the sun is shining but
taken with this camera by setting th" sh.rtter also on whether the scene or subject photographed is
INST- as explained on pages 6 and i and giving one"t light or dark. To illustrate by two extreme ex-
complete pressure to either of the releases. This amples, a snapshot of an open beach scene or open
single pressure both opens and closes the shutrer. landscape when the sun is behind the clouds will turn
- A time exposure is a picture made by leaving the out better than a snapshot in deep woods when the
shutter open for an appreciable length of ti.rr.. This sun is shining brightly. In general, take snapshots is accomplished by setting the shucer at TIME as of people, houses, streets, etc., in bright sunshine, and explained on pages 6 and, 7, then giving pressure one
on the release to open the shutter to take snapshots of open landscapes, beach scenes' etc.,
close it. The actual time may be of"rrdany"rroih.,duration either in bright sunshine or when the light is cloudy-
desired-in most cases of outdoor pictures from I to bright.
I seconds. TDhen to Gake Gime €xposuru
-\(ever egYhWa Gime txposure Tdhite
Tltolding the Qamerain the Ttands theTarulight rnnreis tooExposuREspoor or thewheneversubject youtoo darkjudge forthata
Trur rxposunBs should aluays be taken wirh the snapshot. Example: Dark days, woodland scenes
camera supported on a rigid object-tripod, table, with heavy foliage, early morning, late afternoon,
box, post, rock, erc. The reason ior this i, tir"t portraits in shade, interiors. The average outdoor
movement of the camera between the time when "rrvthe time exposure will be about one second-approxi-
shutter open-sand when it closes will blur the pic- mately as fast as the shutter can be opened and
ture. For the same reason it is best to use the wire closed. fnteriors will average about 10 seconds.
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pleasant is to look pleasant yourself, instead of as- always have the sun behind or pa*ly behind the
suming the rather worried expression that charac- camera. This is not necessary, but at least the lens
terizes some amateurs when they undertake this must be shaded from direct rays or from rays re-
business. flected up from water or other bright surface. If
Faces are always of particular interest' and it is photographing towards rhe source of light, hold your
therefore not a bad plan to make at least one pic- hand or hat above the lens, but sufficiently high up
ture of say four or five people in a row, at a distance not to cut inro the angle of view.
to get bothering 10 feet from the camera, notof say
of the QevelopEoon after Exposure two-thirds than the upperin much more
figure. Do not, however, get much closer than 10 Frrrvr rnnps BETTER in the roll before exposure
or 72 feet, as the picture may not be quite so clear than after it has been run through the camera. The
if taken very close. chief reason for this is that opening it up exposes
Tdatch the Sackground itthe tofinishermoisture.early,Thereforeand in moistrurn climatesyour filmsas oversoon toas
fN rarrNc pictures of people, always have a4 eye possible.
on the background. A very successful pose of an'at- jl'ottractive subject is sometimes counteracted very seri- Goo JV[uch in 9ne Qicnre
ously by the setting or background against which the INrxprnrENcED l,HorocRApHERs sornecirnes make
picture is made. One thing to avoid in backgrounds the mistake of trying ro ger too much into one pic-
is a scrappy mass of lines, such as would be made by ture, c.limbing up ro the rop of sorne hill and trying
fence rails, the clapboards of a house, veranda rail- to include everyrhing in the prospecr before rhem.
ings, barn doors, etc. In general an open background The resulr is generally a disappoinrmenr, for rhe rea-
which lc;ves the subject in relief is more effectiv€. son that what their eye takes in as a broad expanse
Thus a field or a stretch of lawn is excellent, and a is so reduced in scale in the phorograph thar ir seems
mass of foliage is far superior to the side of a house. insignificanrly smnll. Much greater srtisfacrion will
If there is a tree or a pole in the background, pat- be obtainecl with any camera by trying for sm:rller
ticularly avoid having it come directly behind the bits here a_nclthcre, such as figrres,'r-"rll g.oupE .
subject's head, or you may get the e{fect of the tree bit of- road.way, arr inreresring Lridge, a sing-le-buil<Iings,U"iia_
growing out of the subject's head. Remember that ing of moderare size insread of a giou1, of
it is the figure in which you are interested and the _ol, i. other words, just enough to nrake pictuie.
background should therefore be subordinated to it. If the amareur will study the picrure, uf" i"-o.rs
Make it pleasing, but not too insistent or too "busy." artists in any well-knowrr collecti<>n lre will note that
with very few exceprious tlre amour-rt of vicw in_
show Qo 9{ot 9et the Eun Ehine on the Sens a.cludedbroad issweepgenerallywith snrall.a, greatThedealpicturesin ir arewlrichcomp:rra_
Trru nsesorv for this is obvious. If the sun shiner tively few and generally of great size.
on the lens it will set up reflections on the glass and Keep this poinr in mind when taking pictures of
fog the film. The old rule for beginners was to an attractive house. \Zhile it is quite in order to
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take a picture showing the house as a whole, the
amateur should not stop here but should take other
pictures of various details, such as a doorway, a
gli-pt. at one side, a bit of garden' etc. lVhile not
any one of these pictures may tell the story com-
pletely, all of. th.- together on the same pa1e of
your album will make a much more interesting
record than one or two pictures each of which tries
to include everything. %he
Eelecta 9ood ffiinisher Hnvrxc sr,ENT GooD MoNEY for your camera and &,nsco t[emo Samerd
for the film used in it, do not be too penurious about
C(fHIN.you want a camera.to take snapshots forthe cost of developing and printing. Cheap finishing
is in the long run expensive. A good finisher may still-cine screen projection, investigate t h e
charge a little more, but this is because it costs ^ Memo. ft's not a movie but it uses rrrovie film, tak-
little more to take pains with the work. ing l0 clear sharp pictures with one I0-cent cartridge.
Memographs (contact prints the size of one movie
Samerafr,epairs showingframe), enlargements,Memo picturesandon positivethe screenprojectionwith therollsMemo-for
Cnvrnnas, LrKE \rATcHEs and other instruments of scope can all be printed from the same Memo negative.
precision, ffiay meet with mishaps that occasion need The Memo fits into the pocket and takes pictures
for expert service. If such an occasion ever arises in as fast as you can see them. Ideal for travel and
your case, have it in mind that the Agfa Ansco every purpose requiring quick inexpensive photo-
Corporation maintains a repair department for com- graphic records.
plete service on its cameras. The charges are nominal, Vrite for free 5 6-page Memo handbook.
the department being maintained essentially in the
interest of users of Ansco cameras and not for profit.
$20oo
Including \II Qarrying ease'
ItI
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22 lII'l
: - \ esfo &nsco Sorporation
fiinghamton, N. y.
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