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Argus Argoflex User manual
User manual for Argus Argoflex. 22 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Brand
- Argus
- Model / document
- Argus Argoflex
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 22
- File size
- 2.2 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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Argoflex represents a modern care accorded a fine watch,
development of the twin-lens though it is rugged in construc-
type of camera. It shows you tion and will give you years of
the picture before you take it, picture-taking enjoyment.
and incorporates many refine- To obtain the utmost from your
ments which make picture-tak- Argoflex read this instruction
ing easier, and good results more book carefully so you rvill
certain. It is a precision instru- thoroughly understand its oper-
ment and should receive the ation.
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Neck Strop Lug Cotch 1 l:.u-'"s Film Winding Knob 8 Flcsh Conlocl .!,i
3. Shutter Releose 9 Film Window
4 Coble Releqse lO Tripod Bushing
5 Toking Lens l I Film Window Cover
6 Viewing Lens ReleoseView original page 4Page 5 · Read text
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Open the back of the camera
by pressing down on the lock-
ing catch. The back is hinged
for convenience. Hold camera
so back does not drop or hinge
may be sprung.
The empty film spool must be
in the upper film compartment.
Pull out the winding knob, giv-
ing it a quarter turn to secure
it in the out position. Swing
out film spool cradle and in-
sert the empty spool.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
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Drop cradle with empty film
spool back into compartment
and turn winding knob to en-
gage it with the slot in the end
of the empty film spool.
4
Be sure to loao the camera in
subdued light; not in bright
sunlight. Swing out lower film
spool cradle and insert new roll
of film. Then drop cradle back www.butkus.us
in compartment. Be sure film
is placed as shown with end of
protective paper in position
indicated.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
Holding cradle in with the
left hand, pull off about 8
'inches of paper leader for
threading.
Fold end of paper (about one
inch) and insert into long slot
of the empty film spool.
To secure end of paper, give
the winding knob about three
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Close camera back, making
sure it is securely closed and
Iocked.
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Hold lever on back of camera, us-
ing left thumb, and wind until
Figure 1 appears in the center of
the red window. Do not wind be.
yond this point.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
To adjust the shutter,
turn the milled ring until
index line is opposite
speed desired. (See guide
on opposite page.)
There qre four sleps
lo toking pictures with Argoflex:
Shrltt.. adjustment, according to the type of subject.
Aperture, or lens adjustment, according to the light
condition.
Foc.,si.rg, according to the distance from camera to
subject.
E *porrrr., or taking the picture.
Think of the word SAFE ond you will gef into fhe
hqbit of moking eoch step in the correcl order.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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For critically sharp focusing, use
the magnifier. Using the thumb,
flip it into position as indicated
t by the illustration.
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it
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In use, the eye must be close to the
magnifier. Focus by turning the
knurled lens mount until the ground
glass image is sharp. You can also
"guess focus" Argoflex by estimating
the distance and setting this figure This illustration shows how opposite index line on top of lens the subject appears on the mount. ground glass with the mag-
nifier in use.
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An important feature of your you will see that the f/4.5lines Argoflex is the depth indicator show a range;from 15 on one which is a part of the lens mount side of the center index line to and shows automatically the 30 on the oth-er. Thus, every- range of sharp focus. For ex- thing from 15 io 30 feet will be ample: if your camera is focused sharp. At f/16,:everything from at 20 feet (the figure 20 opposite a little less than 10 feet to in- the center index line) the range finity (oo) is sharp. This handy of sharpness is indicated by the device can be very useful. If you Iines marked with lens mark- find difficulty in understanding ings. Using the example above, its use, see your Photo Dealer. t2View original page 11
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To take the picture, hold the camera as
shown, and compose the subject on the
ground glass as you want it to appear in
the finished picture. A lower or higher
position may be desirable to get just the
effect you want. Then, hold your breath
for an instant and press the shutter re-
lease SMOOTHLY with the right
thumb. Take care not to jar the camera
or the picture may be blurred due to
camera movement.
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Forwww.butkus.ususe at eye-level, a frame
finder is provided. To use,
press the front of the focus-
ir,g hood back until it
catches. (To restore use of
ground glass, press back
slightly on rear hood panel.)
Hold the camera as indicated in the illustration, using
the right middle or fore-finger to press the shutter
release. This eye-level finder is useful in taking sport
or action pictures where the subject is moving.
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After each pic!ure is
taken, hold lever on back
of camera and wind until
next figure appears in the
center of the red window.
After all72 pictures have been
taken, wind about 6 turns to
take up film and protective
paper, but do not use force.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
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Open the back of the camera
by pressing down on the lock-
ing catch.
Pull out film winding knobo
giving it a quarter-turn to se-
cure it in the out position.
Swing out film spool cradle and
remove the roll of exposed film.
Seal the end of the film protective pape4, using the
qymmed tape attached to it, and develop or have the
film developed as soon as possible. This will insure
better negatives.
Keep the camera troaded with film so you will be
ready for any picture opportunity.
ARGOFTEX USES ROIT FILM SIZE 620
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The front part of the
battery case is remov-
able. Hold the unit
in the left hand and
pull off cover with
right hand.
Batteries are inserted as
shown above. Moulded
arrows show the proper
placement of battery
cells.
Replace battery case
cover as indicated.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
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When using midget
flash bulbs, use the
adapter. It is a per-
manent part of the
unit when attached.
The Flash Unit Reflector is
readily removable . . . should
be adjusted so center of
bulb is 7o from back of
curved section. Lacquer
coated. Clean onlv with a
damp cloth.
In use, the Flash Unit
mounts in the clip on
the camera. Bulb must
not be in Unit when
attaching to camera.View original page 18Page 19 · Read text
Hold the camera with
flash as indicated.
Push midget bulb in as
far as it will go and
give \ turn.
When using standard
base bulbs, remove
adapter. Push bulb in
as far as it will go.
Be sure flash gun is
attached to camera
when inserting bulb.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
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To take the picture, follow the
instructions on page 14. The carry-
ing case is designed to permit using
the Flash Unit without removins
the camera.
After the picture is
taken, the bulb may be
ejected automatically.
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The Argus Flash Unit
Extension (available as
an accessory) permits us-
ing the Unit at one side
of the camera for better
modeling. It also permits
the use of two Argus
Flash Units for balanced
lighting.
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NOTE: When two bulbs
are used the iens opening
should be reduced or a
higher shutter speed used.
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Use of the Argoflex Carry-
ing Case is recommended
at all times. lt protects your
camera from hard knocks,
from the weather, and pro-
vides a convenient means of
carrying. The camera may
be used without removing it
from the case.
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Argus Filters, Portrait Lenses,
Copy Lenses and Lens Shade
improve the quality of your
pictures and increase your
camera's versatility. Argoflex
accommodates the 31 mm
size Adapter Ring and 30
mm size Filters, etc.
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