ANSCO VIKING 4.5 User manual

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Your Ansco Viking is a precision manufactured camera designed by experts to give
exceiient results with ease and simplicity, of operation. The Viking +.5 has u Ptorrto
shutter equipped with flash synchioni2htion'and many other features designed to aid you
in getting the best results from your,photogr4phy.
  The Viking has an 105mm Agfa* Agnar Anastigmat lens, hard coated for higher
light transmission, and color corrected. This high quality lens and shutter unit insures
ac(-rrirate exposures and crisp, sharp pictures in both black and white and color photography.
   L3e'iore you star't taking pic"ttrfes read over ihese instructions and try working the operat-
ing parts of the camera until you have h,:come thoroughly acquainted with their use
and manipulation.

*Agf,a  a,rd @are    registerc,'i irademal-ks of Ansco lJi';isian uf
General Ariline  anrl f ilnr Gorp., of Birrghamton, N. Y.

to open the camera   .
To open the camera, hold firmly as shown ih the
picture at left. Press the platform release button.
The bellows ano lens will spring forward and
the platform  lt ck into position. Should the platform
fart to lock, push downward on both sides of the
platform until it locks in place.
        tcl close the camera
          Press down on the two side arm braces and
          press the platform up until it is completely
         closed and the "click" of the platform
          latch is heard. Repeat opening and closing
         the camera until these operations can be
        performed deftly and easily.
       Never force the camera
         at any time.

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the optical
view finder

The Viking camera is equipped
with an optical type finder.
By holding the camera to the eye
the area that will appear in the
 picture can be seen. The eye level
view finder is advantageous since
it gives an image in the same
perspective as when the subject is normally
viewed. When taking pictures closer than 15' one
should aim the camera slightly higher to include
a little more area above the subject than is
desired in the picture. This is done to overcome
a slight difference in view caused.by the dif-
ference in location of the view finder and the lens.

focusing

The focusing scale will be found on the focusing ring of the lens barrel and can be identified
by a series of figures running from 3' to op (infinity). The numbers in this series refer to the
distance in feet from camera to the subject at which the lens is focused. I'or example:
If the subject to be photographed is 15' away, revolve the focusing ring until the number
15 is opposite the index mark. Distances from the lens to all objects from 3' to 30' should
be estimated as closely as possible owing to the limited depth of field. For distant subjects,
the ring should be set at e6 (infinity), meaning as far as the eye can see.

     zori.e focusing   .

       Touseasafixedfocusednon-adjustablecamera,setthefocusing
         scale at 10'or 30' (numbers in red), the lens diaphragm at the orange
        dot on the F stop scale, and the shutter at l/50 of a second. With
        the cantera set at 10'" r:lose-ups of from B' to L4' will be in focus.
       At 30' everything from 15 to op (infinity) will be in focus.
          Sharper pictures of any particular subject will result, of course, if
         the lens is focused at the exact distance from the camera to the subject.

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orapnragm1.      1
The diaphragm is an adjustable opening between the
qomponents Of the lens which controls the amount of light
passing through the lens. The diaphra.gm  is operated by
g,ekyet located ofr top of the lens mount, which moves ,    ,
the'iris leaves. The movement of these leaves can be
o$ervqd by setting the c4rnera at Bulb (B), holding the
shutter open, and moving the lever back and forth;
when doing this note that the smaller numbers indicate
the larger lens openings, (i.e., f4.5 is the largest opening,
f32 the smallest).



The'shuitei of a' camera is the device that determines the
length of the exposure when- a picture is taken. Sinrply

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Iexpressed, the shuttcr opens. briefly allowing the light frbrn
the object to be'phbtographed to pass through the lens

and project an image on the film. The shutter can be set at nrechanically regulated speeds
from 1/25th of a second to 1/200th of a second. Longer exposures can be made through the
use of a Bulb (B) setting in which the shutter remains opcn as long as the shuttef release
button is depressed. It should be remembered that with Bulb exposures, and all exposures      t
under l/25th of a second, a tripod or similar firm support should be used.                                                                                         ]|t


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I  The shutter of the Viking is regulated by setting the speed desired, shown on the-exposure
setting ring, opposite the exposure setting mark on the facel of the lens mount.
  To cock the shutter, the cocking lever should be morred counterclockwise until.i.t locks
just before each exposure is to be made. The shutter is-released by pressing the shutter release
button on the right hand side of the view finder.
        self-timing device
               The self-timing devicc is found at the bottom of the lens mount.
               To op, rate thi, mechanism, move the self-timing lever clockwise
                       until it locks. After the shutter is cocked, the release is then
                    depressed ard there is a delay of about 10 seconds before the
                    exposur( is made. The self-timing mechanism will work on all ex-
                      posures trom  I /25th of a second to l/200th but will not operate
                on bulb exposures as the spced is not mechanically determined  in
                        this casr:.

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     accessory clip

       This handy clip may be used for attaching a
        rvide selection of standard camera accessories
       such as flash guns and range finders.





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         tripod socket
      The tripod socket (see right) is primarily used for
        attaching the camera to a tripod but in addition, some
         accessories (such as many types of flash units) are attached
       to the camera by this socket.

there is an
                    Ansco Filrn                                                            t
                            for eTrery picture                 t
Use size I20

Plenachrome-the All trVeather Film. A fast, orthochromatic film for brilliant outdoor
pictures in un1, weather. Available in sirgle rolls and 3 Roll Economy Paks.              I
Supreme-A high speed panchromatic' film for indoor or outdoor photography under                                                                             t
natural S artificial light.
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Supgrpan Press-An extremely high, rp""d.'pu.r.hro-atic film especially designed for
use under adverse light conditions as n'ell.as all normal light ph.otography.


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attempt to thread the filrn under tl"ese rollers).
Thread the pointeC end of th,-   ,)er
into the slot of the ernpt' -    rp spool.
  Be sure to center th': papeilrrr ,he take-up
spool so that it will wind evenly. Now give
the winding knob one or two, turns to bind the
paper and give it a firm grip on the upper
spool. Close the back of the camera by
swinging it back into place until a "click"
indicates that it is locked securely. Do not
open back of camera agai,n until film has been
completely wound on ta./<e-up ...lool.                                                             I
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   Mor,'e the small lever c,n the c*mera back                                                              ft
in a counterclockwise dir-ction i  .:ncover the
filrn winding window. 'Iurn the winding
knob until the number t appears in this win-
dow (you will see a pointing hand and four
dots just before the number "1" appears.


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    outdoor exposures
     The proper exposure -'   -y eiven prcture varies considerably according to the liglit
        conditions and speed of  ' -. *^4rrI bc:..rg used. Light conclitions vary with seasons, time of day
                                                                    gcr,ripped with a sufficientiy versatile l     and even geographical lrcation. the \ziking ."-"ru ;s
        lens and shutter to allorr pictures to be maJe under alprroit any type of lighting condition.
fl      Average exposures for rivorable conditions o,rtdoorr ?r€ given in the tables .s'elow:

       EXPOSURE TABLE-PLT.NACHROME OR SUPREME rl-LM
        Light Conditions    14.s     t5.6                              f 1t    ft6
        Bright              Sunlight                                     200     100                                                               5fr*      Hazy                                                       ----i     ?00     100             Sunlight                                                            25                                                 50
        Bright OVercast    ?00    100      50       ,4
       Dull Overcast      100     50      2s
          For Su-perpqn p7s_s.usc the next smaller lens 'o\enfrig
           (ncxt larger numbr)
           For brilliantty liilpd subjects use next smallj.r lens
           openi_ng.than indicatiai2r close ups and pi;:r,nes in
           thc shadc opcn lcns one ofuto lens openiigs.


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flood exposures

     For pictures at night or indoors, flood lamps are usually used to provide'the:.necesSary  light.
    A tripod or similar firm support must be used for exposures longer than  I /25 pf a second
       to prevenf moven'rent of the ca.rnera. It is desirable to uS€ ? cable release for these:Fxposures
      since it helps to prevent movem(:nt of the camera as shutter is tripped. The cable release
      screws into the socket at the rigite side of the |ens naounting.           .r'
                                                ABLE  o  suPERPAr,! PREss FrLM*                        *r-EEElJ
                                                                                                                In  Fee\,with TwO
                                     [,amp No. 1                     ... c        ..     J-
                             Lamp No. 2              J                                 ?t
                                      Lens Opening
                                          f16                                                              r/25
                                            fl1                                                |                                                                /s0      l/25   -'i,r-                                               fB                       1/100     rilrl5O        .l /25                                 ililijiffillitijiii,liiiliili:i1.ttiii,i                    f5.6                        1/,200    r/r00    t/50
     The recontmentled,  light sources are two No.2 fl.o,od lamps;n ,i,o) qttali,ty reflleo;tors..or two No.
     2 reflector flood lamps utith built-in reflectors. Lights should be placed aeg.ording to the.d.iagram:     Main light source (No. 1) should be directed downutard at 45". Fill-in larn| (No.2) should be
      close,to tlte, camera. Values are hcsed.on light colored wqlls or su.rToundings. Darker colors
      require an increase ol one or two lens stops.
        '3For Plenochrome ond Supreme use the riext lorger lens'opening  (srnoller numbei)


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 flash exposures
Your Viking has built-in flash synchronization. No other synchronizer is necessary. IJse
the Ansco Flash Unit-or any flash gun with a 3mm continental type contact-to take pictures
indoors or at night. Just be sure the flash connector is firmiy attached to the flash contact.
Use this handy flash guide for quick reference and easy ftasii expoSures with Ansco Film.
             using the"flash gufde numbers
To find the exposure, divide the
distance from the flashlamp   . to the
subject into the guide numler;
the resulting figure will represent
the lens opening required. Example:
The guide number for a number
5 bulb with Supreme Film is 120.
The subject is 15 f.eet away there-
fore 120+- 15:8, use f/8. More
complete guide number information
will be found on the instructibn
sheet packed with your Ansco Film.

unloading the film
When the last picture has been taken, wind the film tintil
you can no longer see the paPer through the red window,
then open the back of the camera. Pdll out the film
winding knob and remove the exposed film from the
camera.
  Fold the pointed end of the colored paper under and seal
the spool with the "exposed" sticker. You are ready
now to process your film at home or take it to your Ansco
dealer for processing.
  Remove the empty spool from the supply spool holder
and place it in tho take-up chamber so that it will be ready
for the next roll of film.
lens accessories
Various Ansco filters are available for your Viking' These
filters will enable you to get special effects in your
pictures. Ask your Ansco dealer for Ansco lens filters
Series 6.



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Ansco color film
 Ansco Color Film produces brilliant transparen-
 cies in full, natural color-beautiful reproductions
 which capture colors as you see them in the
 original scene. Ansco Color Film is available in
 Daylight and Tungsten types for daylight and
 artificial illumination.
   Faithful, life-like, Ansco color transparencies
 are ideal for viewing by projection or for
 contact prints and enlargements in color on
 Ansco Color Printon.
    camera care
 Your new Viking, like a fine watch, is a precision instru-
 ment and should be treated with care. Do not allc,iv it to
 lie in the sun for extended periods of time. Do not
 leave it in the glove compartment of your car.
  The outside and inside elements of your Viking lens
 should be carefully cleaned from time to time with a soft
 lens tissue or fine linen handkerchief. If small particles of
 dust or dirt accumulate inside your Viking, blow them
 out carefully. Protect your camera from sand, snow and rain.