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Ansco Flash Clipper User manual
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- Ansco Flash Clipper
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- English
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Your Ansco Flash Clipper Camera has been
designed to enable you to take pictures with a
minimum of effort and under any lighting condi-
tions at any time. outdoor snapshots can be made
with box-camera simplicity. The Anscoflash Type II
quickly makes your camera a synchronized flash
camera so that you can take flash pictures indoors
just as easily as outdoor snapshots. A built-in yellow
lilter improves black and white outdoor pictures by
giving better cloud rendition and reducing the haze
in distant scenes.
Use your Flash Clipper on sunny days and cloudy
days. With the Anscoflash Type II attached you
can take pictures at night at dances, at parties, at
home or on picnics. Use your Ansco Flash Clipper
T H E A N S C O F L A S H C L I P P E R everywhere you go. It takes wonderful pictures.
TAKES 16 FLASH PICTURES Although you can secure excellent results with
THIS SIZE (2% x 2Xo INCH) your Flash Clipper Camera without possessing a
ON ANSCO 616 SIZE FILM great deal of photographic knowledge, we advise you
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tO READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS (|F THE CAMERAcarefully. For more cornplete details on picture- PARTS
taking, read "Better Photography Made Easy," a
particularly helpful 60-page booklet published by
Ansco and sold by most photographic dealers tt
#.2, per copy. Ansco also maintains a special
department to answer your inquiries and furnish
free expert advice on your photographic problems'
Just address the Customer Service Department, Ansco,
Binghamton, New York.
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Your Flash Clipper takes 16 pictures, 2t1, x 27/ta
inches, on Ansco 616 Roll Film.
t. Clip for attaching flash unit.
For Outdoor Pictures use Plenqchrome - the All- 2. Socket to connect flash unit. . \Teather Film - ideal for all around subjects
3. Finger grips for opening c^mera. indoors or out.
4. Shutter release.
For Indoor Pictures load with Supreme. It's excel- 5. Vertical footrest. t l.rr, for photography under artificial light. 6. Nilinding knob for advancing film.
For Difficult Shots use Superpon Press, favorite of 7. Eye-level optical viewfinder.
t and press photographers for all occasions 8. Sfiding release for opening back.
"mateor when lighting conditions are poor. 9. Filter lever.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
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Undoubtedly you're anxious to take snapshots right
now with your Ansco Flash Clipper. But wait !
You'll get better pictures if you first read the
instructions in this book.
So place your camera before you and identify the
parts of the camera. Use the illustration on page 3
as a guide. Then practice operating the camera
a few times just' to be sure you've got the idea.
F I G U R E 2
the film winding knob. In the space at the winding?oa, to ^4aad,ry Qara'tan'
knob end, you will find an empry film spool onto
Your Ansco Flash Clipper Camen may be loaded which the film will be wound as it is used. Place
or unloaded in daylight; but you should do this the new roll of film in the supply chamber so that
only in the shade, never in direct sunlight or under the pointed end of the paper will come from the
bright house lights. Follow tl:rese easy steps: top of the roll.
I . Open the back, which is held by the release 3. Fit the roll of filrn so that the holes in the ends
(Figure 1, #8). Slide the knob in the direction of of the spool fit on the two pins in the supply
the arrow and the back will open outward. chamber. To do this, you must swing out the
movable arm to the position shown in Figure 2.
2. Insert Ansco Film, size 616 in the supply Place the roll of film so that the hole on one end
chamber at the opposite end of the camera from of the spool goes over the stationary pin, and as
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that the colored side of the paper faces out, the
you lower the other end of the roll into the chamber, black side facing the lens. Permit the paper to
bring the swingin g arm back. As you do so, engage pass over the two metal rollers ( if you thread it
the pin on the swinging arm with the hole in the under these, your camera'won't work) and insert
film spool. the pointed end into the slot in the empty spool
as shown in Figure 3. Be very certain that the4. Securely engage the new roll of frlm on the pins
paper is centered on this take-up spool so that itin the supply chamber. Then remove the sticker
will wind evenly. Now give the winding knob ( which seals the roll ) and carry the end of the two turns, just enough ro tighten the paper on thepaper across the back of the camera. Make sure
take-up spool.
5. Close the back of your camera tightly. A click
indicates that it is securely locked. Do not open
the back of the camera again until the film has
completely been wound onto the take-up spool.
6. Turn the film winding knob and watch the
little red window on the back of the camera until
the number one appears. A pointing hand and 4
dots in succession will show up before the first
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3. S7ind the film immediatell' after you take the
first picrure. Turn until number 2 appears in the
red window. Do likewise after every picrure. \When
l. Open the camera grasping the finger grips the 16th and last picture has been made, continue
(Figure 1, #3) with the thumb and middle finger to turn the winding knob until the paper is com-
of the right hand and pulling out the camera front pletely wound onto the take-up spool, and cannor
until a click indicates that it is locked firmly in be seen through the red window.
place.
2. Take your first snapshot. Make sure the filter F I G U R E 4
lever ( Figure 1 item 9) is in the down or out
position unless you wish to use the filter for your
picture. Rest the camera against your cheek as
shown in Figure 4, frame the scene you want in
the viewfinder and press the red shutter release
(Figure 1, item 4) all the way down in one motion.
Do not jerk the camera as a blurred or smeared
picture m y result.
Figure 4 shows the correct position of the camera
for vertical (upright) pictures. For horizontal (level)
pictures, turn the camera sideways so that the long
side of the camera is straight up and down.
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\7hen the sun is shining and you want
to take pictures, be sure to stand with the
sunlight coming from behind you or from
over your right or left shoulder. Be careful
that your own shadow does not fall into
the picture area. Do not take pictures when
yon are facing the sun.
Outdoor snapshots can be made anytime
from one hour after sunrise until one hour
before sunset.
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/octcaag mergingand deepshadesblue skyof grayare inpresentthe photographsthey may showbecauseas
the black and white film is not as sensitive to color
The Flash Clipper is a fixed-focus cameta which differences as the human eye. The filter removes
photographs ob jetis sharply from six feet to infinity part of the blue light coming from the sky and
i ur fir as you can see) . In order to take close-ups, makes it appear darker in the photograph, while
an Ansco Portrait Lens, size 24, is necessary. This the clouds, in contrast, appear considerably whiter
is an easy-to-use attachment that slips ove-r the and better defined.
lens of the Flash Clipper and makes it possible to Another valuable use for the filter is in distant
get good,- sharp pictures at 2l/z' to 3' . A portrait scenes where bluish haze tends to obscure some oflens is an ideal accessory for portraits and for l the far away detail. The yellow filter removes thispictures of small ob jects. haze to a considerable extent and makes small tJ objects photograph much more clearly than they
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FTGUREs Use of Filter lo Bring oul Clouds
The yellow- filter that is built into _your Flash OUT INClipper Camera has been especially dgsigned to
improve pictures of landscapes, clouds, flowers and
similar subjects. The filter adds brilliance in scenes
of this type, and reproduces tones more realistically.
Yellow filters absorb part of the light so they
should only be used for outdoor pictures made in
bright sunlight. To move the filter into place, push
the filter lever ( Figure 1, #D up. For all other
pictures, move the filter out of position by pushing
the lever down.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE FILTER \7HEN
TAKING PICTURES INDOORS, FOR FLASH
PICTURES, OR \rHEN USING COLOR FILM.
You will find the greatest use for the filter when
photographing landscapes or when sky appears in
the background. Even when pretty, white clouds
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To make synchronized flash pictures with your
Ansco Flash Clipper, you must first purchase an
Anscoflash Type II, two new penlight-size batteries,
several bayonet-type flash lamps ( not "SM" type ) ,
and a roll of Ansco 6L6 size Supreme or Superpan
Press Film. Consult the exposure table for the
exDosures which are recommended f ot these films.
F I G U R E 6
IMPORTANT- Make sure that the batteries are fresh. /a&aau ticAz Ste,pp /*" 7h4/Fresh batteries will last for about one hundred
l. Raise the metal back of the flash unit byexposures but lose their strength with age. Three
grasping the side spring clamps, and place the
months is the average life of a battery when used batteries inside the unit ( Figure 6) . Make sure
for flash work. \Zorn out batteries will either nor that the top and bottom of batteries and all contact
flash the lamp at all, or will flash the lamp too points in the battery box are clean and that the
late for svnchronization. batteries are in series ONE TIP UP AND
ONE TIP DO\7N - as indicated in the battery
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F I G U R E 7
F I G U R E A
2. Close the metal back and attach the flash unit the shutter several times to see that it works. This
to your camera by sliding the base of the flash assures clean contact points and smoother operation
unit into the clip as shown in Figure 7 . Then of shutter.
insert the plug firmly into the socket ( Figure 8 )
to insure good contact. If the plug is not in proper 4. Insert a bayonet-type flash lamp into the flash
contact, the flash bulb will not flash and the picture unit by lining up the two protruding pins on the
will be underexposed. base of the lamp with the socket slots of the flash
unit. Then push the lamp into the socket -without
3. Be sure the filter is in the down or out position turning- until a click is heard. This indicates the
for flash shots. Before you load the camera with lamp is securely in place. You are now ready to
film, or attach the flash unit to the camera, operate make a flash exposure.
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5. Press down the shutter release as you would
for an ordinary snapshot (Figure 9) . The shutter
and lamp are synchronized so that the lamp flashes VhA/ S 6ota Ooct-o/- doonaduring the brief time that the shutter is open.
You can make excellent pictures out - of - doors
6. Remove the lamp after the exposure by squeezing with the Anscoflash Type II attached to your Flash
the lamp release lever on the back of the flash
Clipper. Just sight and shoot as you would indoors.unit. The contact spring actually throws the lamp The light of your flash reflects in the face of your
out, making it unnecessary to touch the hot lamp subject and gives you clear press-type pictures.
u'ith your fingers.
On dark days and for pictures in deep shadows,
the use of a flash will increase the range of your
camera. The faces of the sub jects will be high-
lighted pleasantly instead of being dark.
Try it ! You'll be delighted with the results !
Remember that the amount of illumination on
the subject varies with the distance from the subiect
ro the light source. Consult the exposure guide for
exposure detail.
\7hen not using the flash unlt ovef a
period of time, remove the batteries to
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TaatoM?Pryn Oararon 4. Keepand freethe fromlens dust.and insideTo cleanof cametathe lenscleanuse
cleansing tissue, a soft linen or cotton cloth'
\flhen the 16th ( last ) picture has been taken,
wind the film until you can no longer see the paper 5. \find film immediately aftet taking each
through the red window. Then open the back of picture.
the camera. The exposed roll may be removed by
lifting the swingin g arm. 6. Do not let sun shine on lens. It is better to
Fold the pointed end of the colored paper and have it come from behind You.
seal the spool with the "exposed" sticker. Your
film is now ready to be sent to a photofinisher. 7. Hold the camera level and press the shutter
release without moving the camera. The Be sure to remove the empty spool from the slightest movement may cause a blurr.supply chamber of the camera and place it in the
take-up chamber so as to be ready for the next 8. Don't try to get too much in one picture.
roll of film. Reload the camera in the manner Take time to compose the subject in the
previously described. finder and select your backgrounds carefully.
9. Have film developed soon after it is exposed.
\When using the flash attachment, don't put?o*,t*rtt /* Seffien | 0.
l . Never use force if parts seem to jam. They a flash lamp in the socket until just before you are ready to take the picture. You might ate made to go together easilY. Stop and
accidentally set off the flash. look for the trouble.
2. Do not load or unload in direct sunlight. I l. Use Ansco 6L6 size film. Keep a roll on
hand ! Be prepared when the opportunity fot
3. Insert paper leader of new film roll to take-up good pictures comes along.
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12. Remember your camera is a precision instru- ?/a taaq to *t Seaec ?caqrtpo
ment. Prolonged exposure to abnormal tem-
peratures or direct rays of the sun ( on back WITH A1{SG0 FITMS
shelf or glove compartmenr of your car in
hot weather) will result in damage to film,
if not to the camera itself.
O PLENACHROME
?aaAA ?poa fu For Outdoor Pictures
The use of a carrying case will help to protecr
your Ansco Flash Clipper from hard knocks, dust,
rain and dampness while it is in the case.
O S U P R E M E \fith the Clipper Eveready Case on your camera,
it is ready for instant use. Just unsnap the button For Pictures Out-
and the front cover falls away. The neck sffap doors and Indoors
saves your camera from accidental falls. Get a
case today. Ask your dealer for the Ansco Clipper
Eveready Case, JN 133.
O SUPERPANPRESS
For Pictures Indoors
P R I N T E D I N U . S . A .
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