Aires 35IIA User manual

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                                            (Fig. s)
31. Cartridge holder           35. Sprocket                      39.  Spring for holding film
32. Cartridge chamber         36. Film takeup groove           cartridge
33. Coral lens, rear element     37. Film winding shaft        40. Rear viewfinder eyepiece
34. Film guide rail             38. Film pressure plate        41. Film rewind knob
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Tl-lE "TRl/vtMlNO" (WIDE,ANGLE) COUPLED RANGE-V|EWF|NDER
The "Trimming" coupled
range-viewfinder is something
quite different from the ones
hitherto known. The finder
itself is wide and brilliant
having an illuminated recta-
ngular frame which outlines
the picture area covered by
the lens. This  illuminated
frame is used when taking
photographs at a distance of
one meter (about 3.3 feet) to
infinity. In taking close-up
photos from 65 centimeters
(about 2 feet) to one meter                                                                                                                                                                                   irr.T"'. irir$ttiri(about 3.3 feet) frame the                                                            (Fig. a )subject inside the marks at
the upper right and left hand corners and the lower left hand corner. This is to comp-
ensate for parallax between the viewfinder and the taking lens.
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Further feature of the "Trimming" range-viewfinder are as follows:
                                      (1) As long as the eye is at the center of the
                                            eyepiece the four sides of the frame can be
                                         seen clearly and the view and the actual
                                               picture will coincide. Once the position of
                                         the eye is off the center one of the sides
                                     of the frame will fade away, indicating
                                        misalignment. This feature will help you
                                  take pictures with perfect framing and
                                       improved composition.
                                      (z) The bright and wide view seen on the
                                           outside of the illuminated frame helps in
                                          determining the relationship of the subject
                                          to the edges. You can trim and take your
                                         photograph at the same time.
                                     (3) Moving objects can be caught with ease
                                             since they can be seen before being outlined
                                    by the illuminated frame.
                                       (4) The right composition will never be missed
                                             since the illuminated frame is visible even
                                             in the poorest light.
                                       (5) Persons wearing spectacles will find picture
                                           taking easy with the large eyepiece of the
                (Fig. s )                      Aires 3b- lt A.
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*FOCUSING

When you look through the eyepiece of the "Trimming" range-viewfinder a bright,

mirror-like rectangle (range finder) can be seen in the center of the illuminated frame.

Within this rectangle two overlapping images will be visible. By turning the focusing

knob (29) the two images can be made to  coincide, or merge, and when merged the
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camera is accurately focused on that point. Sharply defined vertical contours are the

best objects for obtaining accurate focus. Precise focusing is essential for sharp pictures          ;

when using large lens openings. The Aires rangefinder assures accurate focusing from

65 centimeters (about 2 feet) to infinity

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.                       www.butkus.us              FILM LOADING

The Aires 35-ltA uses standard 35mm 20 or 36 exposure film cartridges or the Aires
film magazine.

    (1) Open the back cover by pulling back cover locking key (tO) towards top of

        camera.
    (2) Pull the film rewind knob all the way out, insert the cartridge, or magazine,
        into the cartridge chamber with the film leader to your right. Return rewind
       knob to its original position by turning slowly so that the shaft engages the
       rewind key of the cartridge.
   (3) Bend the tip of the film leader about Smm to make loading easier. Insert the
       bent tip of film leader into the slot in the winding shaft (36). Positioning of

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the slot is easily accomplished by turning winding shaft with the thumb. Next,
    engage the perforations of the film to the sprocket (3b) and wind the film with
    the film winding knob until film is secured (one full turn). Before closing back
    cover see that sprockets engage film perforations. Close back cover and lock.
(4) The film is now loaded. Wind the film by turning the film winding knob in the
    direction of the arrow until  it stops. Cock the shutter by pushing down the
    shutter cocking lever (4). Since the end of the film was exposed to light during
    loading take two shots on this exposed film. Wind film and set film counter by
                                                            rro"    turning pin (18) of the counter plate (12) until the figure                                                                              is opposite film
    counter (19). You are now ready to take your first photograph. As you turn
    the winding knob after each shot the rewind knob (12) turns counter-clockwise
    indicating that film is being transported smoothly.

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                        REWINDING THE FILM

        With every winding of the film the number on the counter plate advances and indicates
       how many exposures have been taken. When intended number of pictures are taken the
         winding knob will give a slight resistance indicating film has come to the end. (Standard
           cartridges, factory packed, are sometime longer than the marked 20 or 36 exposures
          giving you a bonus of one or two extra exposures). The film is rewound into the
          original cartridge in the following manner: Press and hold down the button (26) on the
        bottom of the camera and pull up the rewind knob (at) one stage and turn  it  in the
           direction of the arrow. Keep rewinding until you feel the resistance cease as the bent
           tip of the film leader becomes disengaged from the winding shaft. Turn the rewind
        knob several more times until the film is completely rewound into the cartridge. Open
Et       the back cover and remove the cartridge with the exposed film.
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HOW TO I.{OLD THE "AIRES 35_[A" CAMERA
       WHEN TAKING PICTURES

                                   Almost all 35mm cameras are
                                         designed for ease of manipula-
                                            tion in the horizontal position.
                                      But, since some subjects need
                             a vertical format, vertical pic-
                                    tures become simple after a
                                                      little practice in this position.
                              To become acquainted with the
                                 camera dry shooting, without
                                                film, is recommended, using the
         (Fig. o )                             instructions below.
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           oRDTNARY (HORTZONTAL) POSTTTON

Hold the camera with both hands, grasping it firmly with your right. Put the right

index finger on the shutter release button. The left index finger or the middle finger is

used to turn the focusing lever. Raise the camera to the eye using either that is

comfortable. If the left eye is used the right eye need not be closed. Stablized the

camera by pressing the thumb, left hand, against the cheek when releasing the shutter.

If elbows are pressed to the sides when the shutter is released greater steadiness is
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assured. Holding your breath at the moment of exposure and pressing the shutter

release with a slow steady squeeze helps you obtain jar-free pictures.

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VERTICAL POSITION

In the vertical position there are two ways to hold
the camera: One is with the top of the camera
facing left, the other, right. With the top of the
camera facing left you can release the shutter
with your index finger but film winding is a bit
difficult. You also find that the camera is unsta-
ble owing to the low position of the eyepiece.
With the camera top facing right the thumb can
be used for tripping the shutter. Film winding is
easiest in this position and the camera need not
be removed from the eye. Camera in this position
is more stable as it will come in the center of the
face. Choice of either position depends on the
individual user.
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              SNAP SHOT FOCUSING AND FIXED FOCUS

       The Aires 35-trA incorporates a new innovation
        called Snapshot focusing marks besides the
        Fixed focus markings of the former model.
       These markings have been designed to  utilize
         to the full the snapshot possibilities and depth
         of field of the 35mm cameras. The fast shutter
         speed needed to catch the movements of the
         object and the shallow depth of field which
                                                                                 (Fig. s)         causes all things besides the subject to be inI
          soft focus gives 3-D look to the picture. In taking pictures of candid moments there are
I        occasion when you have no time to set the focus of your camera. It  is at such times
         that the Snapshot focusing markings can be of help to you. In taking panoramic pic-
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from the camera are in focus. The distance of 0.63 meters (about 2ft') forward and
1.0g meters (about 3%ft.) beyond the 3 meter spot are in focus. In other words the
focus is on objects within the range of. I.72 meters. (about s%ft.) This range is called
"Depth of Field" and it becomes wider as the lens opening is made smaller. This pro-
perty of the lens has been utilized in the Fixed focus and Snapshot focusing mentioned
elsewhere in this booklet. Let us now assume you are shooting a group lined up in
three or four rows. You get puzzled as to which row you should focus your camera on.
The depth of field scalechart show you, according to different lens openings, the range
of distance in sharp focus. Conversely, you can find the correct diaphragm setting from

the depth of field you need.

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      SYNCHRONIZATION

The Seikosha MX shutter allows synchro-
flash photograph at all shutter speeds and
with all bulb types. There are two main
types of flash bulbs used for between the
lens shutters. These are the M-type and the
F-type with time lags of 20 and 5 miliseco-
nds, respectively, before reaching peak light
intensity. (One millisecond is equivalent to
                                                                      (Fie. ro)1/1000 sec) By setting the synchro-switch to
the type of bulb in use synchronization is automatic and accurate. Bulb type can be
determined from the bulb carton. The X contact point is for electronic flash unit with
zero flash delay. When synchro-switch is in this position the electronic flash is fired
when the shutter blades are at their widest opening. Set the synchro-switch at .X"
when using the camera without flash equipment.

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INFRARED MARKINGS
Infrared film takes pictures by infrared rays, plus some blue, which is invisible to the
human eye. With this film the light rays (infrared) form their sharpest image slightly
in front of the focal plane so focus the lens in the usual way and then move the lens
barrel until the index mark "R" coincides with the number on the distance first  indi-                                       i
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                rcated by the regular focusing index.                                                                                                                                                                               I
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             CABLE RELEASE AND SELF-TIMER                                                                           t"l
Use of a cable release is advisable  if the shutter speed is slower than I/25 second. The
cable release and auxillary selt-timer are used by screwing their tips into the shutter
release button.
                   FILM-TYPE REMINDER
Manufacturers make many different types of film for the 35mm camera and the film
reminder is useful for indicating the type currently in use. The instruction sheet in the
film carton carries the ASA index of the film and this index should be set on the film
reminder when loading the camera.
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              THE CARE OF YOUR CAMERA

Your Aires 35-trA is a precision optical and mechanical instrument machined and fini-

shed with the skill of experienced craftsmen. Reasonable care and maintenance  will

give you many years of useful service and superior photographs. All the metal parts of

the Aires 35-trA are carefully hard-electroplated and painted. By wiping the camera

gently after each use its finish will remain unimpaired and new-looking. Always use a

brush to clean the inside of the camera and blow away the loosened dust with a small

ear syringe. Some camera stores sell a combined brush and blower for this purpose.

Scratches on the back of your films are often caused by dust in the camera. When the

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camera is particularly dirty, brush off the dust first, then wipe gently with a bleached

cotton cloth. The lens should not be wiped unless you do it carefully, and following is

one of the ways. Loosen the accumulated dust with a good quality lens brush, use

blower to remove loosened dust, drop two drops of good quality lens cleaner on the

center of the lens and polish the lens with best quality lens tissue. Never use chamois

or rough cotton material to clean the lens. If lens cleaner and lens tissue fails to
remove dirt or other accumulations consult your camera repairman. The felt lining of

the magazine should be carefully brushed after each use and before loading with fresh

film. Dust or dirt caught in the felt lining will give long scratches on your film.

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                 STORING THE CA/v\ERA

After each shooting session the following precautions should be observed: Do not leave

the shutter cocked since this tends to weaken the shutter spring. This is especially true

of the higher shutter speeds. The 1/500 setting incorporates an auxillary spring to

attain this high speed and should not be kept at this setting for extended periods

because spring will be under pressure and consequently weakened. Move to a slower

setting after use. Return the distance scale to infinity after use to minimize damage

from accidental shocks.


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TWO IMPORTANT HINTS

Serial numbers are engraved on the top of the camera and on the lens mount. Record

these numbers in some safe piace in case the camera is lost or stolen. A camera floater

insurance policy affords protection from damage or loss.


                    AIRES ACCESSORIES

    Aires Film Magazine

    Aires Lens Hood

    Aires Filter (for black and white and also for colour film)

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Aires Filter (for black and white)
  sL 3e c (u.v.)
  Sy 44 c (y. 1)
  Sy 48 6 (y.2)
  SO 56 C (Orange)
  SR 60 C (Red)

Aires Filter (for colour film)                                                                                  '
   1A  (Haze Cut - prevents excessive blue - use when taking far off scenery)
     B0 F  (Flashbulb - prevents excessive orange - use when taking with clear flashbulb)
   80A (Flood Light - prevents excessive orange - use when taking under artificial
             light as on stage)
  8bC (Type F Daylight-prevents excessive blue-use when taking with tungsten
           film in daylight)
   818  (Cloud - prevents excessive blue - use when taking on cloudy days, under trees
          or with electronic flash)
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