Aires Automat User manual

The AIRES AUTOMAT is characterized by constant readiness for action
and freedom from errors, which are ensured by the automatic film transport
crank. Just a quick swing of the crank, and the following 5 functions are
performed simultaneously and automatically  :

                            film is advanced,
                          exposure is counted,
                           shutter is cocked,
                            film is locked and
                           shutter is guarded against accidental
                         double exposure.

The AfRES AUTOMAT has all the essentials for taking superb pictures
- perfect body mechanism, an accurate shutter and a world famous lens with
an extremely high resolving power.

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  Made of die-cast light metal, the beautiful but sturdy Aires Autonrat body
has the standard features of a top quality twin lens reflex camera in addition
to the several outstanding features of its own.
  The lens cap can be conveniently closed when its notched face plate is
turned to the right until it stops, and opened when it is turned to the left.
   Perfect impact closing of the back cover is ensured by snap-in systern.
  The double protection back cover is so designed as to ensure sturdiness
and perfect closure from light.
  The flash synchr<-rnizer is built and concealed within the body.
  The safety lever locks and unlocks the shutter release and permits long
Time exposure.
  The diaphragm and shutter speeds are click set.

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               12 Exposures,2l// x Zt// (6 x 6cm.)
                LENS
   Taking Lens: "Nikkor" 1 :3.5 f-75 mm coated 4_element
   Finder Lens: "view Nikkor" r:3.2 f-zSmm coated. 3-element
or
   Taking Lens: "Coral" 1 :3.b f-75 mm coated 3-element
   Finder Lens :  "Aires viewer" 1 : 3.5 f.-zb mm coated 3-element
       "Nikkor" lens manufactured by Nippon Kogaku K. K.
          " coral "   lens manufactured by Aires camera Ind. co., Ltd.

                          SHUTTER
'Seikosha-Rapid" B, I, lf2, I/5, Ill0, ll2S, IlS0, L1700, Il2E0,1/500 sec.
                 with extra synchronized terminal.
                 Manufactured by Seikosha K. K.

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     L7.  Eyelet for Neck Strap
     18. Knob for Take-up Spool
     19.  Dial for Depth of Focus
     20. Distance Scale
     2r. Focus Adjusting Knob
     22. Knob for Film Spool
     23. Exposure Table
     24, Lever for opening Focusing
      HooC Assembly
    25' Sight Aperture for Direct23      View Finder
     26. Magnifier for Critical
        Focusing
     27.  Vertical Lever for dropping
        Direct View Finder Flap and
         Magnifier

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            BUILT-IN FLASH SYNCHRONIZER           {i
The flash synchronizer built and concealed in the body of the camera is so
assembled as to synchronize accurately at the following speeds:
              Class F flash bulb          1125, U50 and 1/100 sec.
               Class M flash bulb         1/25 sec.
               Electronic Flash             all speeds
When using an electronic flash, plug its cord tip into the flash outlet marked                     :
X, which, however, is available also for synchronization with flash bulbs at
the following speeds:
              Class F flash bulb         Il25 and,1/50 sec.
               Class M flash bulb                I /25 sec.
The other outlet is for flash bulbs alone.

DIRECTIONS FOR USING AIRES AUTOMAT
                     Hov to load and wind the film
l. To open the back-cover, move the lever toward the direction marked "O"
2  Fold the back cover lock upward
J.  and push it forward. The instant the back cover is opened, the exposure
   counting peep registers "S".

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4. The camera is now ready for film loading.
  To load film, put the take-up spool into place whrle pulling the knob for
   take-up spool.
  Then insert the film spool into the magazine.

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 7. Draw out the film by the paper lead
 8. and insert it into the slit of the take-up spool, so that it catches the film
    securely when the crank is turned.
 9. Bring the crank to its starting position.

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10. and wind it clockwise until triangular marks appear on the edges of the
    paper lead and stop winding it (the position of the crank at this time is
    not fixed; when they fall in line with the red marks on the camera.
11. Then close the back cover, put the lock in place and move back the lever
    toward the direction marked "C".
12. To transport the film, turn the crank further in clockwise fashion, and             \
    the exposure counting peep reads " 1", when the clockwise movement of
    the crank comes to a stop.

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Turn the crank anti-clockwise, and it stops at the starting position, then
put it back to rest. The film is now ready for the first exposure.
   After each exposure, swing the crank clockwise from the starting
position, and when it stops, the exposure counting peep shows the next
consecutive number; then swing the crank back to its starting position
and turn it back to rest. Repeat the same routine until 12 pictures are taken.
  The back-cover can, if necessary, be detached by raising the lever and
pulling the protruding part of the eyelet and lever assembly.

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          HOW TO TAKE PICTURES

14. Press the horizontal back lever with a finger tip, and the focusing hood
    snaps open.
15. (It folds down at one stroke when pressed down lightly with a finger.)                  .
16. Raise the magnifier into position by pushing the direct-view finder flap
    inward.

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           17. To take pictures of fast moving objects or at eye-level height, push the
              direct-view finder flap further until it completely folds up.
              While looking at the image appearing on the ground glass screen,I             focus the lens by turning the focus adjusting knob forward or backward to
 I            determine the most accurate focus of attention and desirable composition.
             18.  Let down the safety lever and press the shutter release.
            (The safety lever may of course be let down before focusing.)


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19. After desired pictures are taken, pull the vertical lever, and the direct
    view finder flap drops back to its original position.

20. Push the same lever, and the magnifier likewise collapses.

HOW TO ADJUST LENS OPENING AND SI{UTTER SPEED

  To adjust desirable shutter speed and lens opening, use the shutter speed
dial and iris diaphragm respectively.
21. The lens opening (f-opening) is set by turning the iris diaphragm scale to
  a desired stop. The figures on the scale indicate the relative lens opening.
22. Shutter speed is set by turning the lever to the desired speed on the dial.

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           TIME EXPOSURE AND USE OF CABLE RELEASE

     If exposure time longer than 1 second is desired, adjust shutter to the
indication  " B " on the dial, let down the safety lever, then raise it while
pressing the body release.
After the lapse of a desired time, let down the safety lever.

  When using a cable release, insert its tip into the body release with the
safety lever on.

  When bulb exposure is desired,  it is recommended that a tripod be used
as well as a cable release.




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          DEPTH OF FTELD SCALE (tN FEET)

  The range of Depth of Field lies between the two identical lens opening
figures provided on both sides of the Distance Index Mark.
  When the lens is focused sharply on a focus of attention, there is a finite
range on sharpness extending to the foreground as well as to the bact<ground
of this focused distance which is within the range of focus.
   This range of sharpness is known as the Depth of Field of the lens and
depends on the relative lens opening and the distance to the subject focused
upon. The smaller the opening the greater rvill be the Depth of Field for
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        DEPTH OF F|ELD SCALE (lN METERS)

  The range of Depth of Field lies between the two identical lens opening
figures provided on both sides of the Distance Index Mark.
  When the lens is focused sharply on a focus of attention, there is a finite
range of sharpness extending to the foreground as well as to the background
of this focused distance which is within the range of focus.
   This range of sharpness is known as the Depth of Field of the lens and
depends on the relative lens opening and the distance to the subject focused
upon. The smaller the opening the greater will be the Depth of Field for
a given distance.


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           GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

  Do not load or unload film under direct sunlight.
   In case the lens shows a deposit of dust or other impurities, do not rub
the lens surface with your finger or a soiled cloth or used handkerchief.
Wipe it only with a piece of clean cloth or recognized lens tissue and very
gently in a circular motion.
  When wiping the upper surface of the magnifier, be sure to raise the
direct-view finder flap to keep it stationary. When wiping its lower surface,
hold the magnifier frame with your left hand.
  Do not leave the camera unused with the shutter set on it. Put the cover
cap on the lens and raise the safety lever before putting the camera away.




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