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Argus ARGOFLEX 75 User manual
User manual for Argus ARGOFLEX 75. 25 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Argus
- Model / document
- Argus ARGOFLEX 75
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 25
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- 3.0 MB
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- Film cameras
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TNSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE
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Argus, lncorporoted
Ann Arbor, MichigonView original page 2Page 6 · Read text
Argoflex 75 is a modified twin-lens type camera with a Iarge brilliant viewing screen. Like other Argoflex moders, it shows you the picture before you take it. In operation, has been simplified to.the grearest possible dJgree andit is as easy-to use as the most simple box camera. Modern features usually reserved for expensive cameras . . . like bu'rlt-in flash and double-exposure prevention . . . are representative of the advanced design of the Argoflex 75. To obtain the utmost from your Argoflex 75, read this instruction book carefully so you will thoroughly under- stand its operation. t Neclc Slrop 2 Film Winding Knob 3 Shulter Releqse 4 Toking lens 5 Viewing Lens 6 Locking Cqtch 7 Film Window 8 Flqsh GontoclrView original page 6
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UseOnly Size620 Film-Blqck & White
or Kodqcolor
In selectinga fihn for your Argoflex 75, we recom-
mend EastmanVerichrome or Ansco Plenachromefor
black-and-white pictttres, and Eastman Kodacolor,
which yields beautiful prints in full, natural color.
Note: when using Kodacolor, take pictures only irr
bright sunlight with no shadedareas.
I
Open the back of
the camera by lift-
ing up the locking
catch. The back is
hinged for conven-
ience but do not
let it drop or hinge
may be sprung.
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2
Place empty film
spool in upper film
compartment, first
making sure film
spool slot is engaged
with winding knob;
then pressother end
of spool in place.
3
Be sure to load the
camera in subdued
light; not in bright
sunlight. Insert roll
of film in lower film
compartment and
slide into place en-
gaging spool pins.
Be sure film is in-
serted with end of
protective paper in
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4
Pull off about 6
inches of paper
leader for thread-
itrg.
5
Fold end of paper
(about one inch)
and insert into long
slot of the empty
film spool. To se-
cure end of paper,
give the winding
knob. two or three
turns.
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SHUTTER
ADJUSTMENT
A lever on the front of
the Argoflex 75 permits
adjustment of the shutter
for "TIME" or "IN-
STANTANEOUS" ex-
posures. For snapshots,
use marking INST. The
TIME setting requires a
steady support for the
c a m e r a , a n d i s u s e d
when taking pictures indoors or where there is very
little light (seepage 19 for use of TIME setting).
DOUsLE EXPOSURE PREVENTION
An unusual feature of Argoflex 75 is double exposure
prevention. This means you cannot accidentally take
two pictures on the same film. Because of its design, a
picture cannot be taken with Argoflex 75 until the film
is wound. To determine whether or not the film has
been wound, a red "flug" is placed inside the camera
and is visible through the lens only after winding the
film. This invaluable feature will eliminate one of the
most common amateur mistakes.
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Open the reflecting
view-finder hood,
using the thumb as
indicated.
The brilliant view-
finder shows you
the way the picture
will look on the film.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
To take the picture, hold the camera as illustrated
above, and compose the subject in the view-finder
as you want it to appear in the finished picture. A
lower or higher camera position may be desirable
to get just the effect you want. Then, hold your
breath for an instant and squeeze the shutter re-
lease smootltlywith the right forefinger. Take care
not to jar the camera or the picture may be
blurred due to camera movement.
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W]NDING FII.M
After each picture is tak-
€o, wind until the nexr
figure appears in the cen-
ter of the red window.
After alI L2 pictures (9
when using Kodacolor
fikn) have been taken,
wind about 6 turns to
take up film and pro-
tectlve PaPef.
UNTOADINGFILM
Open the back of the
camerabylifting the lock-
ing catch, and lift out the
roll of exposed film.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
Argoflex 75 has a "universal focus" lens. This
me-ans the camera does not have to be focused,
and all subjects 7t/o f.eet to infinity will aPPear
in sharp focus.
t'close-up" pictures, Argus optical glass por- For
trait lenses may be used. Three such lenses are
available: 1D, for pictures at 28" to 38";2D, for
pictures at 75" to 18'/; 3D, for pictures at 71" to !3" -
The lenses are supplied unmounted, 30 mm. in
diameter and an Argus adapter ring size 28.5 mm.
holds them in place on the camera lens.
Ask your Argus Dealer to show you this accessory'
Taken at 712 feet, Taken at 18 inches, using
no portrait lens Portrait 2D lens
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Argoflex 75 may be used
with Argus Optical Glass
Filters for improving the
rendering of clouds in
pictures or for obtaining
unusual effects. Argus
adapter ring size 28.5
mm. fits the Argoflex 75
lens mount.
FITTER FItM TYPE OF SUBJECT
LightYcllow Uarlchrome,Phnachromc, Avelagelandscapesor
PantomisX distantsubiech
DarlYellow Vedchrona,Plenacftlome, Seaol snowscaps,
PanalomicX distantmountainscencs
DarlYellow PlusX,Suplemc AYeragelanduapesor
distantsubiats
Green PlusX,Suprene Avcragelandscaps
Red SuperXX,SuperpanPress Avcragelandscapesor
distantsubiects
Use of Argus filters is recommended when taking land-
scapes,seascapes,distant subjects and mountain scenes
becauseof the improved rendering of sky tones.View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
Argoflex 75 may be used to take pictures with flash
bulbs without special adjustment. Synchronization is
built-in, and the only extra required is the Argus 76
Flash Unit. This unil merely plugs into the camera,
like plugging in a lamp and you are ready to take
flash pictures.
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To use the Flash Unit, first unscrew the lower end cap and install two standard flash light batteries. (The cor- rect batteries are the size of a quarter.) Be sure the batteries are fresh. Weak batteries may flash the bulb, but the flash may not synchronize with the opening of shutter.View original page 18
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To attach Flash Unit to
the camera, insert flash
contact pins into the holes
on the side of the camera.
The camera is automati-
cally synchronized. Cau-
tion: do not have a flash
bulb in Flash Unit when
attaching.
It is recommended
that the film be ad-
vanced before flash
bulb is inserted. After
attaching Flash Unit
to the camera, a flash
bulb may be inserted
in it. Clean flash bulb
contact. Push bulb in
as far as it will go.
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ARGOFTEX75 FLASHTABTES For snapshots(set camera shutter on INST; see page l0), and use General Electric, lVestinghouse, Sylvania, or other flash lamps with the designa- tions shown below (SN'I,SF, No. 5 or Press25). If subject is moving, SM or SF lamps produce best results. FItM SM or SF No. 5 Press 25 Kodqk Verichrome. . 7t/z to g feet l0 to l5 feet l2 to l8 feer Kodok Plus X I r o 1 2 f e e t l 2 r o l S f e e t | 5 to 20 feet Ansco Plenachrome t t , t Ansco Supreme t t , t K o d q k S u p e r X X . . . t t t t Ansco Superpon Press ,t tt tt lVhen using Kodacolor film (outdoor tyPe), the GE No. 58 flash lamp is recommended at \Vz to 4 feet (a portrait lens is necessaryfor use at this distance). These distances are based on manufac- turer's recommendations for average subjects in medium colored rooms.View original page 20
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To take pictures with
flash, check the dis-
tance to be sure you are
neither too close nor
too far, and follow the
instructionson page 72.
After the flash picture
is taken, the flash bulb
may be ejected auto-
matically by pressing
the red button at the
top of the Flash l-Init.
This prevents burned
fingers.
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To protect Argoflex
75, a genuine leather
carrying case is pro-
vided as an accessory.
I t is designed to per-
mit use of the camera
without removal, in-
cluding use of the
flash unit.
The threaded bushing
on the base of the c?.rrr-
era permits the use of
any standard tripod
with Argoflex 75. It is
a useful accessory for
time exposures.View original page 22Related documents and language editions
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