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Argus Super 75 User manual
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- Argus
- Model / document
- Argus Super 75
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
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- 25
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- 4.4 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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Congratulations! In ptrrelrasing vour new ARGUS Super 75,
you have acquired a really excellent camera with modern
features that virtually guarantee high quality pictures.
Your Argus Super 75 is a reflex-type camera. The upper
lens, combined with the big, brilliant viewing glass, lets you
see the whole picture-just as it will be on your prints-
before you snap the shutter. Vhen you release the shutter
your picture is captured on film through the lower lens. fhis
is the famous Argus f-B Lumar Lens, precision ground and
coated for crisp black-and-white or gorgeous color, indoors
or out. The adjusting lens-mount enables you to focus your
Argus Super 75 for excellent picturesii:rvith sharp detail. And
the lens opening can be varied for any normal light condition
-cloudy or bright, your exposure is right!
EXTRA features have been engineered into your Argus Super
75. The flash attachment plugs right into the side of your
camera and synchronization is built-in. A double exposure
preventer makes certain that you don't ruin a good shot
by taking another one on top. And coLoRMATrc settings
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Placetheemptyfilmspoolin Besurethefilmis insertedto
the uppercompartmentby unrollas shownin the illus-
engagingthe endslotof the tration.Nowbreakthe paper
spoolwiththekeyonthefilm sealand pull out aboutsix
windingdevice;thendropthe inchesof the paperleader
otherendintoplace.Without overthe smallrollerat the
breakingthesealon the new bottomof the frame.Insert
roll of film, placeit in the theendof theleaderthrough
lower compartment,engag- the slotsin the emptyspool,
ing the pinsin bothendsof slippingit throughthelongest
the spool. slotfirst.
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Turnthe film windingknob As soonas you havetaken
untifthefigure(l) appearsin all exposureson the roll,
the centerof the redwindow givethe windingknobabout
ontheback.Windingthefilm sixcompleteturnsto takeup
alsococksthe shutterauto- t h e r e m a i n i npgr o t e c t i v e
matically.YourARGUSSuper paper.Thenopenthecamera
75is nowreadyfor yourfirst back,removethe film care-picture. fully so it remainstighfly
rolled,sealit, and keepit
safe f rom bright sunlight.
Haveyourfilm developedas
soonas possible.
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Nextto the shutterrelease,You'll
finda movablepointer.Foralmost
all picturesyou'llwantthissetat
"lNST."Wheninterestingpicture
opportunitiesariseandlightis poor
for snapshots,set the Pointerto
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Check lhese points every time
you toke o picture:
Now you're reqdV to
Composeyour
Windthefilm picturecarefully.aftereachexposure
soyou'llbe ready
for the nextpicture. To take the picture, hold the camera
as the girl does in the photo to the 'What
right. you see in the brilliant
viewfinder will be exactly what
you'll get in your finished picture-
so give some thought to everything
you see in the picture you're
composing.
Makecertain I{old the camera steadily against
yourlens your body with both thumbs press- is setfor
properdistance. ing against the back of the camera.
Vhen you see just the picture you
rvant in the viewfinder, hold your
Besureyour breath for an instant to prevent
shutteris camera movement. Carefully squeeze for "lNST"
for snapshots. the shutter release with your fore-
finger, smoothly and steadily until
you hear the "click"-4161[er gem
Re&: dot Remember,windingthe for your album!
filmto thenextnumbercockstheshutterandshows
the RED-l-DOTin yourlens.Youcan'tdoubleexpose
yourpicture.Correctexposureis veryimportant;
checkyourf-numbersetting,makingsureit is notset
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Thereos nothing complicated about
taking 4rs]r pictures writh your Argus
Supei75. Heie's all you do for Kof,a-
color or black-and-white flash shots the
easy coLoRMATIC \,vay:
When you'r_e ready to shoot, sinrply
turn your distance scale to the eiti-
mated number of feet between \ our
canera and picture subject. The black
pointer should then be opposite one
of the three cor- settrngr i, red,
yellow or green.*oRMATrc
Then set your f-number indicator to
the number printed in the same r:olor.
Perfect flash pictures every time rvith
Argus COLORMATICSettings.
As a further convenience, instructions
for use of flash settings are printed
inside the viewfinder hood.
*lf your distoncesetting does not occur within
one of the three color bonds,your subiectmoy
not be within recommended flosh rqnge.
Chongeto o distoncewithinthe COLORMATIC
Rongeor consultthe FLASHEXPCSUREGUIDE,
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Vith your new Argus Super 75 you won't ever should find the right f-number under the number
have to apologize for missing a chance for good of feet between your camera and picture subject.
snapshgts because of poor light. Keep your (1) Set the distance scale on the lens for the esti-
Argus Super 75 loaded and handy. With the mated number of feet. (2) Set the f-number
plug-in flash gun and coLoRMATrc settings, you,re pointer on your camera to the f-number indicated.
ready for eaer)r picture-taking opportunity.
If no f-number is indicated under your distance
rn the FLASH EXPostlRtr CHART, opposite setting in the chart, your flash is either too close,
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Your Argus _Super 75 is guaranteed to give you excellent photo-
graphic results, but it's up to you to make them good pictires as
rvell. Includingthe tree in the foreground
makesthis landscapea prettypicture.
Simplici:ty is probably the most important key to better pictures.
Givi: them a simple theme-a siirgle element of inter'est in a
setting that does not distraet the eye from that main point. An excellent"catch"! Everythingex-
cludedfromviewbutonesimplestory. Tell an appealing story with your shots of children or friends.
Have you{_ subj_ectsenga_ged_in some activity. Snapshot albums
are generally full of people who apparently had no other interest
at the time, than to lvait for the shutter to snap !
Tty for a camera angle or lighting effect that's different from the
ordinary. You can't always be dramatic, of course, but on the
oth_er h_and, the commonplace approach is often easily avoided
with a little ingenuity.
Ask your Argus dealer to show you the filters and portrait and
copy lenses iasily attached to your Argus Super 75 rvith a
3Sirim slip-on type adapter. They enahle lor to tuke dramatic
cloud effects or striking shots at very close range.
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Your Argus Super 75 was specifically designed with beautiful becauseof striking dawn or sunset sky colors.
color pictures in mind. Good color pictures, however, Try them rvhen you can count on everything to stand
can only result from correct exposures in proper light. still-including your camera. Use a steady support.
You'll get your best results on bright, sunny days in Mid-day sun is bright enough, but shadows from direct
mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Scenic shots can be overhead lighting are hard to handle lvhen you're tak-
time-exposed rvhen the sun is low, and are often more ing pictures of people.
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The illustrations on this page show you the focusing
effects of the three f-numbei settings on your
Argus Super 75 when used at the si-" distance
setting. table gpposite lists the depth of field for Jh"
al zones of distance and f-numbbr settings. RTu."t-r."
This "zone-method" will greatly_simplify your.ri" of dcprh
of field to make the mosiof each pibtui"'"o-posirion.
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For yourself or someone on your gift list, there is an Ilandsomely styled 35mm
advanced-design Argus 35mm camera to make the most of camera, lorv in priceo yet
loaded with features usually
any budget, large or small-and a value packed 35mm reserved for costlier cameras.
slide projector that makes a superb complement Color-corrected, coated, f:3.5
to any treasured slide collection. f ens; shutter speeds of | /25 to L /200 second; plug-in, syn-
Ask your dealer to show you these truly excellent chronized flash; double ex-
posure prevention.
examples of America's finest camera-makirg skill-
proud products of the modern Argus plant.
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Hereos the world's most pop- America's most distinguished Exelusive rotary slide earrier
ular 35mm camera-rn()re 35mm camera. Coated, eolor- prevents "upside-down" pic-
than a million satisfied orvners. corrected Cintar f:2.8 lens, tures; extra brilliant, three
C o a t e d : c o l o r - c o r r e c t e d eoupled to combined range- condenser optical system;
Cintar f:3.5 lens coupled to f i n d e r - v i e w f i n d e r ; s u p e r - pyrex heat protection; po\ rer-
rangefinder; gear-controlled accurat el /10 to 1/300 shrrtrero ful, silent blower; wide angle
shutter speeds up to 1/300 synchronized for flash at all lens; all built into handy
second; plug-in, synchronized speeds; handy clip-on flash; carrying case with "finger-
flash; accessory Telephoto double exposure preventer. tip" elevating device.
and Wide Angle Lenses.
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Your . S"g.p Supg{ ?5 was thoroug}rlv This guarantee is void in the event the
inspected and testdd before it was shipYpe-i camera has been dam_aged rhrough acci-
from our factory, and when purchlied dent, misuse, mishandling or for reasons
lrom an Authorized Argus De'aler, it is bclond our control.
fully guaranteed for-a pdriod of one year IMPORTANT
a gainst defects in workmar,' l,irt or material. Authorizecl Argus l)ealers sell r:rew Argus
If this camera develops defects in ma- equipmenr ar full list price; used or ret iilt
terial or workmanship it will be repair:ed equipment sold at less than hst price is
or replaced (our optibn) without not guaranteed. by the factory, "horge.
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