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Agfa Speedex junior User manual
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- Agfa
- Model / document
- Agfa Speedex junior
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 21
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- 1.7 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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IAfiMN S T R U C T I O N SSPIIilIXF O R T H E JUNIOU S E O F T H E
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ACTUALSIZE OF PIGTURESIAKEN WITH THE 82 SPEEDEXCAI'IERA
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I N S T R U C T I O N SF O R T } I E U S E O F T H E A G F A S P E E D E X J U N I O R
T tt Acpa SpBBnBxJuNron has been Agfa Ansco and sold by most photo-
scientifically designed for simplicity of graphic dealers at $.25 per copy.
operation so that excellent pictures
can be obtained without a wealth of The Speedex Junior Camera takes
photographic knowledge. Before mak- twelve pictures z/a x z/a inches on
ing any exposures, read the instruc- "center-numbered" 82 ro11film. Film
tions through carefully. Additional which is numbered only on the side
information may be obtained, if de- cannot be used inasmuch as with this
sired, by writing Agfa Ansco, Bing- type of film the numerals indicating
hamton, New York, where a special the exposures will not show in the red
department is maintained to give your window on the back of the camera.
inquiries prompt, courteous attention. Center-numbered Agfa films are eas-
For more complete details on cam- ily identified by the marking "3X" di-
era operation and picture-making, the. rectly below the expiration date on the
reader is referred to "Better Photogra- carton, or by the figure "3" directly in
phy Made Easy," a particularly help- front of the emulsion number on the
ful, 6o-page booklet published by carton.
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O P E R A T I O N S O F T H E C A f r I E R A
Direct olltical view finder. 8. Shutter speed setting ring.
Socket for addition of cable release for g. Eyes f or neckcord.
operating shutter. A cable release for
this camera is available if desired. r o. Sliding release for opening back.
3 . Shutter release. Press downward to r r. Opening release button. Press in to
make exposllre. open camera.
4 . Supply spindle knob. I z . Winding knob f or advancing {rlm.
5 . Side arm braces. By pressing bottr of 13. Tripod socket (not visible in picture.
these braces down and pushing ttre plat- but is located directly beneath camera
form of the camera upward, the lens and b o d y ) .
bellows recede and the camera is com-
F iSure t A pletely closed when the "click" of the
opening release is heard.
6 . Diaphragm adjustment lever for con-
t r o l l i n g a m o u n t o f l i g l r t e n t e r i n g l e n s ;
i . e . . s e l e c t i n g l e n s s t o 1 t .
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Figure z
TO OPEN THE CAiIERA
To open the camera, hold it firrnly
as shown in Fig. z, with fingers clear
of platform space and simply press
the button. The camera lens will
spring forward and the platform will
lock into position.
TO CTOSETHE GA TERA
To close the camera, press down on
the two side arm braces (Fig. 3) andw"
press the platform up until it is com-
pletely closed and a "click" of the
opening release is heard.
Repeat the opening and closing oP-
erations until they can be easily and
deftly accomplished. Never force the
camera at any time.
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FOCUSING gether with your dealer's name and
address.
The Speedex Junior is a fixed-focus
THESHUTTERcamera requiring no focusing. All ob-
jects from 8 feet to infinity are sharply The shutter is the mechanism which
in focus. actually makes the exposure when
In order to make close-uPs, a Por - taking a picture. Simply expressed,
it does nothing more than uncover thetrait attachment can be obtained from
your photographic dealer. Portrait
attachment No. 21is the correct size
for the Speedex Junior. This special
attachment will enable you to make
head and shouldcr portraits at a dis-
tance of. 3l/, feet from the subject. If
you are unable to buy this portrait at-
tachment, write direct to Agfa Ansco,
Binghamton, New York, inclosing $.9o
in stamps. check or money order, to-
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,sq:FH.
lens for a very short period of time so ercised when the release is pressed
that light from the object photo- down in making an exposure not to
graphed may pass through the lens move the camera. Moving the cam-
and project an image upon the film. era when making the exposure is one
of the most common faults in picture-
The shutter on the Speedex Junior taking and is the cause of the majorityhas two settings: Inst. (instantaneous)
of blurred pictures. The body releaseand Time. To adjust the shutter for type of shutter control, as used oneither of these speeds, move the shut- the Speedex, helps a great deal toter speed setting ring (8, Fig. r) until eliminate camera jar during exposure.the black marking is directly over the
When the shutter is set for instan-speed desired. In the illustration of taneous, a single pressure on the shut-the lens mounting (Fig. 4) the shut- ter release trips the shutter, opening {ter is set for instantaneous.
and closing it.
T h e s h u t t e r i s o p e r a t e d , o r TI'UIEEXPOSURES
"tripped," by the shutter release (3, When the shutter is set for time, one
Fig. r) or by a cable release, if one downward pressure opens the shutter,
has been added. Care should be ex- following which a second pressure is
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necessary to close it. In other words, amount of light passing through the
the shutter remains open the full time, lens. When the diaphragm is ad-
however long, between the two opera- justed so that full aperture of the lens
tions of the shutter. is utilized, it is said to be "wide open."
The Speedex Junior is "wide open" Time is used for interior work or
under any conditions for which very when set at frr. When the diaphragm
long exposures are necessary. Time is adjusted to a smaller opening, it is
exposures should not be made of mov- said to be "stopped down."
ing objects. Do not hold camera in The diaphragm on the camera is
hand while making a time exposure. operated by means of a lever (6, Fig.
Lfse a tripod or some other firm sup- r) which is connected with the iris
port and take care that the camera is leaves between the lens components.
not moved while the shutter is open. When the lever is moved in one direc-
THE DIAPHRAGM tion, the leaves open; in the other
The diaphragm is an adjustable cir- direction, the leaves close. Conse-
cuiar opening between the compo- quently, it is very easy to set the dia-
nents of the lens. which controls the phragm for any lens opening. By
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setting the shutter on Time and mov- lens mounting (Fig. 4) the diaphragm
ing the diaphragm lever back and is set for fr6.
forth the action of the iris leaves may The stops or settings marked on the
be observed. In the illustration of the lens face are standard openings in the 1J EXPOSURETABLE
T Y P E O F F I t N , I
Plenachrome Super Plenachrome
and and
Standard I Finopan Superpan Supreme Superpan Press
Bright
Su n s h i n e l f r o l f z z fgz
Cloudy
Br i gh t l f r r l f r 6 fzz f3z
Dull
C l o u d y l - l f r r fr6 fzz
Very
Dull frr fr6
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"f" system, the "f" taken from the pictures taken at high altitudes, give
word "focal." Any one of the open- half the exposure indicated; for ex-
ings-frr, fr6, fzz and f3z-is of ample, fzz instead of fr6. For close-
known exposure value regardless of upS, portraits, subjects in the open
the size or make of lens. shade, or foregrounds that are dark
PROPEREXPOSURE and not as well lighted as the rest of
In making adjustments for correct the scene, give two to four times the
exposure, there are three factors which exposure indicated by opening up the
must be taken into consideration: diaphragm one or two stops.
light intensity, fi.lm speed or sensitiv- THE OPTICAL FINDER
ity, and diaphragm opening. The ex- The Speedex Junior is equipped
posure table on the preceding page with an optical type finder (r, Fig. r).
will serve as a guide for outdoor pic- By holding the camera to the eye, as
ture-taking of average scenes when shown in Fig. 5, the area included in
using Agfa film, the picture is easily determined. The
The exposures shown refer to av- eye-level view finder is advantageous
erage scenes only. For landscapes, since it gives an image in the same
beach scenes, bright snow scenes and perspective as when the subject is
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normally viewed. In other words, the the camera by a hinge at the oppo-
eye and the view finder are in the same site end. This operation should be re-
peated several times until it can beposition.
accomplished with no diffrculty.
TI{ETRIPODSOCKET
Having made certain that the film
The tripod socket ( rS, Fig. r ) is is center-numbered (as described on
used for attachi.rg the camera to the Fi€trre s
tripod. A tripod or some other firm
support should always be used when
taking time exposures.
TOADINGTHECA}IERA
To load the camera, it is first neces-
sary to open the back which is held
by a catch (ro, Fig. r). In order to
release the catch. the knob should be
moved downward. When this is done,
the back will open outward with ease,
and is kept attached to the body of
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the first page of this book), and with pointed end of the paper will come the back open, you are now ready to from the top and not the bottom of load the camera. The fresh roll of the roll, and that only the red or green film goes into the chamber at the op= side of the paper will show, the black posite end of the camera from the side being toward the lens. The spool winding knob (re, Fig. r). In the should engage on the stationary pin in chamber at the winding knob end, you the chamber and then the supply spin- will find an empty spool. It is onto dle knob (+, Fig. r) should be shoved this spool that the film is wound as all the way in and its pin should en- used, so that when all exposures are gage in the spool end hole. taken it is this spool which is removed After being certain that the fresh from the camera for finishing. spool is securely engaged on the pins To load the film into the camera, in the supply chamber, break the first pull out the supply spindle knob sticker which seals the roll, remove the (+, Fig. r) and drop the fresh spool Agfa Film Guarantee slip, and carry into the empty chamber, taking care the end of the paper across the back that it is inserted right end around. of the camera. Permit the paper to In other words, be certain that the pass over the two metal rollers (neverView original page 14
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attempt to thread the film under thesc cient to bind the paper and assure its
rollers) and thread the pointed end firm grip by the upper spool. Close
into the slot in the empty spool, as the back of the camera by swinging
shown in Fig. 6. it back into place until a click indi-
Be very certain that the paper is cates that it is locked securely. Never
centered on the take-up spool in order open the back of the camera from this
that it will wind evenly. Now give point until the film has been com-
the winding knob a few turns, suffi- pletely wound onto the take-up spool.
Turn the winding knob until the
figure r appears in the red window.
An indicating hand and row of dots
will be seen shortly before this first
figure appears in place. The camera
is now ready for the first picture.
After making the first exposure, turn
the winding knob until the figure z
appears in the red window. Continue
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thusly until the whole twelve pictures To prepare the camera for the next
have been taken after which keep roll of film, change the empty spool
winding'until the red or green paper to the wind-up chamber and reload in
is completely wound ,off onto the the manner previously described.
wind-up spool.
Your Speedex Junior may be loaded
UNI.OADING and unloaded in daylight; however,
When the film has been completely these operations should be done in
wound onto the wind-up spool, open subdued light, never in direct sun-
and swing down the back of the cam- light.
era. Pull out the winding knob. The CAUIIONS
exposed roll may now be removed
Elefore loading the camera, makefrom the camera.
certain that the shutter is closed.
Fold under the pointed end of the In starting the red or green paper
red or green paper, and seal the spool at the time of loading a fresh rol1, al-
with the "exposed" sticker. The film ways see that it is even, fi.tting the
is now ready to be developed and spool neatly. Otherwise, it is likely
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ing the protective paper to tear and Keep the lens of your SPeedex ,li
possibly fogging the film. Junior Camera clean. A dirty lens or
rain or mist on the front lens will
Also, always make it a practice to cause fogged or cloudy pictures. To
wind to the next number immediately clean the lens, use a soft linen or cot-
after taking a picture. In this way, ton cloth. With the bellows closed,
when you start to use it, the camera back opened, and the camera un-is always ready for the next picture loaded, it is also well to occasionally
with no possibility that another ex- clean the rear element of the lens.
posure will be made on top of one al- Do not let the sun shine directly on
ready taken, thus spoiling both ex- the lens when taking a picture. Thisposures. produces a "flare" of light on the film
In making exposures, always hold which shows in the finished picture.
the camera level. Otherwise, your fin- If photographing towards the source
ished prints will show an undesirable of light, hold your hand or hat above
slanting of the subject and back- the lens as a shade, but sufficientlY
ground. Hold the camera perfectly high to prevent its being included in
still when making the exposure. the picture.
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Select your background carefully. the mastery of these simple details.
A good subject can be spoiled by such Photography offers marvelous possi-
backgrounds as telephone poles, clap- bilities to the camera user who really
board houses, etc. Keep your back- attempts to obtain the maximum re-
grounds simple. A background of sults possible with his equipment.
foliage is usually unobtrusive and Your Speedex Junior Camera is a fi.ne
pleasing. instrument. Learn to use it most ef- t. fectively
* * { € ACCESSORTES
The following accessoriesare availa-
ble for the Be Speedex Junior Camera.
The foregoing instructions explain Eveready Leather Carrying Case $+.ZS the mechanical operation of your
Speedex Junior Camera. These should Agfa No. r Filter-Size z4 (light
be thoroughly understood before at- yellow) ...-.-..r.7S
tempting to take pictures. Portrait Attachment-Size 24 ---_ .9o
iI Do not be content, however, with Agfa Cable Release I
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F O R B E S T R E S U t T s W I T H Y O U R S P E E D E X J U N I O R C A T Y I E R AU S E
AGFAFIIM
AII of the followinE AG FA F I LM S are available in Bz size.'
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F | N o P A N - S u P E R P A N S U P R E M E - S U P E R P A N P R E S S
ALL AGFA ROLI FITMS ARE GUARANTEED
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