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Argus SLR User manual
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- Argus
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- Argus SLR
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- User manual
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- English
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- 17
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conterrts introduction
Settingthe Shutter 3 Your new Argus SLR is a single-lensreflex
camera of advanceddesign. Becauseyou TimeExposures,DelayedAction.. 4 view and focus through the camera lens
SettingtheLens 5 using a mirror and prism arrangement,you
seewhat you wi | | get on the f ilm-no parallax FocusingandTakingPictures 6 error, ever. Specialfeatures include quick-
FilmRecoidDial 7 return mirror, depth-of-fieldpreviewbutton,
DepthofField.... . . .7, 8 and full-apertureviewingand focusingwith
automaticlens stop-down.
Loadingthe Camera .9,10
We suggestyou read this book very carefully
Unloading . . .10 and try the different operationsbefore you
FlashPictures ...11 load your first roll of film. Beforeyou go on
a trip or take pictures of a speclal event,
Removingthelens ....11 try a practiceroll f irst.
Specilications ....12 Minorchangesin the appearanceof thiscam-
CareandCleaning ....13 eramaynotbe includedin theseillustrations.
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tirne exposures With the shutter d ia I on B, the shutter wil I remain open as long as the releaseis held down. Use B for brief time ex- posures. Set the shutter speed dial to T for lengthy time exposures.When on T the shutter will open and stay open when the releaseis depressed.To close the shutter,turn the dial to B. Alwaysuse a tripod or other firm supportwhen mak- ing time exposures.A cable release (which screws into the shutter release button) helps prevent camera movement. delayed a,ction The self-timer lever allows you to take delayed-actionpic- tures. To delay the firing of the camera shutter about 8 to 10 seconds,just move the lever down as far as it will go. The defay can be adjusted by depressingthe lever anywherefrom half-waydown to full down. To start the self timer, push the button on the self-timer lever.Do not use the camera shutter refease.The timer will work at any time, but will trip the shutter only if the film has been advanced.View original page 6
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The size of the lens opening(t/stop or aperture)that will be set the instantyou take the picture is determinedby the position of the lens openingring. Just turn the ring until the desiredlens openingnumberis oppositethe indexmark. The ring can be set on the detents (click-stops)or betweennumbers.Thecorrect lens openingto use for differentfilms and lightingconditionscan be found by using the ArgusSLR ExposureMeter or by consultingthe film instructionsheet. The lens opening-shutterspeed combinations that will give the settingproper exposure are automati- caffy cafcufatedwhen using the the lensSLR Exposure Meter. Fi lm in- struction sheets usuaIfy give just one combination.when you desire to use a faster (or slower)shutter speed,you must also changethe lens openi ng. I ncreasi ng the speed by one n um ber requ ires that you open the lens by one number.For example,if the exposurerecommendationis Llrzs second at f/9, then you can also use Il25O atf 15.6,1/500 at t | 4,or 1/ 1000at t | 2.8.Touse1/60sec- ond,closethe lensdownto f / 11. 5 www.orphancameras.comView original page 7
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focusing a,nd.
taking pictures
Hold the camerato your eye as shown in the picture
at the right. With your left hand under the focusing
ring, turn the ring until the subject appears sharp
a nd c lear. Use the c lear spot i n the center of the
viewfinderfor critical final focusing.
The camera can also be held in a vertical position for vertical pictures. The type of sub-
ject and subject composition will determine the best framing. When holding the camera
vertically,let the camerarest in the left hand,using the basic grip as shown in the illus-
tration for horizontal holding. With the film wound, squeezethe shutter releaseslowly to
take the picture. A tripod or other firm support is recommendedwheneveryou use speeds
slower than 1/30 second.The delayed action is very helpful when using slow
shutter speedsand you do not havea cablerelease.
NOTE: When using inf ra-red film in your camera,first focus normally
noting the distance on the scale, then reset this distance to the
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The dial on the back of your camera
provides r3epth erf fietrl a handy reminder as to the
type of film you have in your camera. The depth-of-fieldscale showsthe range of
Set the inner dial to either 20 or 36 sharpnessfor any distance and lens open-
dependingon your film size. Use the ing. Look oppositethe lens openingyou are
red numbers for color film, black for using,on both sides of the scale,to find the
black-and-whitefilm. Set the outer near and far points of sharp focus. A dis-
dial to the ASA film speed (exposure tance of 10 feet, lens openingof f/9, and a
index)of your film. range of sharpnessfrom 8 to 14 feet are
illustrated.You visuallysee this by looking
The illustration shows a 2O-exposure through the viewfinder and pressing the
roll of ASA 25 color film is loaded. depth-of-fieldpreviewbutton.
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To open the cameraback for loading,pull (illustration1). The film leadershould be
up on the back latch. Push the rewind positionedso the bottom sprocketengages
knob out by pushingthe shaft inside the the film perforations.
camerabody. Place the film magazinein
the camera(protruding end of spool down). Holdingthe film so it won't slip, turn the
rewindcrank in the directionof the arrowPush down on the rewind knob,turning if
necessary,until it snaps into place. until resistanceis felt. This takesthe slack
out of the film magazine.Turn the take-up
Turn the take-up spool with your thumb spool with your thumb (to left) about one
until the slot is on top. Slip the end of the revolutionto be sure the leaderis securely
film leader into the lower part of the slot fastened(illustration2). Checkto see that
loa,cling 20Youorcan36useexposure,any typecolorof 35mmor black-and-white.film (size 135),
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the film perforationsare engagedwith the unloa,ding sprocketteeth. Close the camera back.
The exposure counter will show "S" for When exposurecounter reads 2O or
start. Move the wind lever a FULL stroke 36, and you have taken that last ex-
(illustration3), press the shutter release, posure,rewind film back into maga-
and continue this operation until the zine BEFOREBACK lS OPENED.To
counter shows 1. You are now ready to do this, press in on rewind button
take the first picture. on camera bottom (it will stay in)
Be sure to move the wind lever through a and unfold crank in rewind knob.
FULL strokefor each picture. Rewind film until you feel it leave
the take-up spool. Continue a few
lf you accidentallygo past the last expo- turns to be sure all film is rewound.
sureon your film, and the leverwill not go Open back, lift knob, remove film.
through a full stroke, DO NOT force it,
Releasethe wind mechanismby pushing
in on the rewind button on the bottom of
the camera,then finish the stroke.
The exposurecounter will automatically
reset itself to "S" wheneverthe camera
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fla,sh pictures Your camera'sflash outlets will accept any flash unit or electronic flash with a PC-typecord. Use "X" outlet with electronicflash units and ClassM or ClassF flashbulbsat 1/30 secondor sloweronly. Use the "FP" outlet with Class FP (focal-plane)flashbulbsat speedsfrom 1i 60 to l/ 1000 second.Seeyour flash unit instructionsfor guide numbers and other flash information. rern orzing the lens To remove and replace the camera lens or any of the accessory lenses, hold the camera as shown. Press and hold the lens release button, turn the lens 1/6 turn counterclockwise,then lift off. To replace, align the red dot on the lens with the dot on the camera body, press the lens in gently and turn it clockwise until it clicks into place. Check to be sure the lens is firmly locked. www.orphancameras.comView original page 13
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ser\zice ca,Xg a,nd.
inforrrra,tion clea,ning
For further information on the Your Argus SLR is a precision instrument
operation of your Argus SLR, and deservesthe best of care. Do not store
or for service or replacement it where there are extremesof temperature
parts,see your local Argus deal- or high humidity. lf the camera is to be
er or authorizedservicelocation stored for a period of time, press the shut-
(back page) or write to: ter releaseto relievethe shuttertension.
CUSTOMERSERVICEDEPT. Protect the inside of the camera wben the
lens is removed.Nevertouch the,surfaceof ARGUS,INCORPORATED
the reffexmirror.lf it needscleaning,use a 424 FOURTHSTREET f ine camel's hair brush or a gentle stream
ANN ARBOR,MICHIGAN of air. Do not wipe the mirror'ssurfacewith
a ny k i nd of materia| . When writing, be sure to men-
tion you have the Argus SLR The fine lens on your camerashould be kept
and list the serial numbers clean. Blow the dust off first, then use a
found on the camera top cover soft brush or wipe gently with a lens tissue.
and the f ront of the cameralens. Use lens cleaningfluid sparingly.
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SLR telepkroto lens
135mmt 12.8telephotowith automatic
d iaphragm,depth-of-field
preview button, openings f rom t I 2.8
to f / 32, leather carryingcase.
SLR \Mide -?,ngle lens
35mm t12.8 wide-anglewith automatic
diaphragm,openingsf rom t 12.8to f 122,depth-of-
field previewbutton, leather carryingcase.
SLR expostrre meter Clips to the top of the camera and
couples to the shutter speed dial. In-
stantlyremovable.Film speedrangefrom
ASA 6 to ASA 1600. Perfect for both
normal and low-light readingswith all
types of color and black-and-whitefilms.
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! YourArgusSLRCamerais unconditionallyguaranteedby the manufacturerto operate
n{ properlyfor a periodof oneyearfromdateof originalpurchase.lf, duringthisperiod,
. z your camerafailsto operatefor any reason,Argus,Incorporated,will restoreit to o operatingconditionat no chargeto you.(Thisincludesall partsandlabor.)
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NtrrJ Thisunconditionalguaranteeappliesto the productitself.Weregretthatwe areunable
to assumeliabilityfor lossof film or for otherexpenseor inconvenience. d.
Thisunconditionalguaranteeis validonlyfor the originalretailpurchaserandonlyif No
the productis returnedprepaid,directlyor throughan Argusdealer,to the Customer
ServiceDepartment,Argus,Incorporated,Ann Arbor,Michigan,or theirauthorized
servicelocationlistedbelow.Thedateandplaceof originalpurchasemustbe included,
alongwith a descriptionof thedifficultiesencountered.
Manyapparentproductdifficultiesareactuallya matterof incorrectusage.lt is always
wiseto seeyourArgusdealerbeforereturningthe productfor servicing.
CUSTOMERSERVICEDEPART]IIEI{T,ARGUS,INCORPORATED
TIIAINOFFICE 424 FourthStreet,Ann Arbor,Michigan
TIIETRO POLITAI{ 106West32ndStreet,New York I, New York NETY YORK
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