BA auto-ee User manual

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     INT RODUCTION
  Your Bz'A AUTO-EE Camera is precision engineered and embodies the latest technical
developments in camera design with the CdS Meter coupled to the diaphragm and shutter.
 The B,'A AUTp Er determines optimum combination of shutter speed and F-stop, and
adjusts itself for correct exposures instantly and automatically. No more worries about
shutter speeds and F-stops.
  The supEnNAR super-speed 45mm Fl.8 amber-coated lens gives you almost limitless
picture opportunities indoors and out, and assures you of needle-sharp and well contrasted
pictures in either color or black and white.
  The famous Citizen-MVL shutter, newly designed, is fully synchronized for flash and
strobo. Shutter speeds are from 1sec. to 1/500 sec. plus B with a built-in self-timer.
  The coupled range-viewfinder with luminous frame gives you perfect and speedy picture
compositions.
 A single stroke of the thumb-lever cocks shutter, advances film, counts exposure and
prevdnts doubJe-exposure simultaneously.
  These characteristics, plus many other outstanding features, make B /A AUTO- EE the
ideal camera for both beginner and expert.

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                                  (8) Light window(1) Neck-strap eyelets
                                  (9) Accessory shoeQ) Film advance lever
(3) Shutter button                       (10) View-f inder window
(4) Cable release mount                (11) Film rewinding crank
(5) Film counter                        (12) Rear cover lock
(6) Range-  f inder window                (13) Focusing ring
(7) CdS meter window               (14)suPEnNAR 45mm F1.8 lens

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Photo 1. Open the rear cover of the camera by pulling up the lock.
Photo 2. Place the  f ilnr cartridge in the film chamber.
Photc 3. Draw the film leader from the cartridge and insert it into the take-up
          spool s lot.
Photo 4. Move the film advance lever slowly so that the sprocket teeth catch the
           film perforations and taKe up the slack.

Photo 5. close the rear cover and adjust "s" mark on the film counter.
         After taking two blank shots, advance the film once more. The film counter
        now indicates "1". The ASA scale, which is the foremost ring on the lens
           barrel, should be t.i' ut the ASA speed of the film. This adjustment  is
         the basis of a perfect coupling with the light meter. So, please adjust the
          scale according to the speed of the film used.

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 The B, A AUTO EE is a 35mm lens                                     Shutter Speed Selection
shutter type camera equipped with a                    C onditon        ASA r00 I AsA50
                                                                                           l,/125perfect coupling system by CdS lieht               C leor   ,/r+l_*!4d,+'-'P    1,.250meter. lt is the res rlt of criginal and
ingenious  skill which solves automatically               Cloudy                                 | ,/125          | ,/60
all exposure proble rns by itself.
                                                                      lndoors                  t,/30            t ,/15

For EE operation, sei the  f ilm speed on       For manual operation, the aperture ring
the ASA ring, align the red mark a on the     has to be turned to release the red mark
aperture ring with the fixed index AUT0,   A   f rom the  f ixed index AUTO. As desbribed
select the shutter speed using the illus-     on another page, the self-timer is to be
i%[ion it  ilre left as a guide, charge the      used at manual setting.
ihutter by winding up the lever,   t ace the
camera toward the object, and then tl.
cjrmera will automatically determine the            F-stop visible in the viewf inder
F_:s!op (lens-opening number ) accordins to
the light conditions.
Note: Unless you wind up the lever, the
exposure m eter will not work.
  Just release the shutter button and you
will correctly expose every picture.
  The shutter speed dial turns freely from
1/8 to 1/500 sec. However, for  shutter
stops below LV5(ASA 100), that is, when
using 1/4, I12, 1 and B, turn the shutter
speed dial after pressing the clip at the
iower part of the lens barrel.

The mercury battery, qn electric power
source of the CdS light meter, is fit for very
long use though it is very small. The voltage
remains almost unchanged during its  life
span. lt is reported that the voltage de-
creases only by about 0.003 volts a year.
Therefore, its function is quite stable.
  B A AUTO EE has a mercury battery
compartment on the side of the camera, and
it is so designed to switch on automatically
when you take up the film and charge the
shutter, Therefore, unless the shutter is
charged the mercury battery will not be
exhausted.
Not.e: The mercury battery used in the CdS
      meter will not become exhausted if
           it does not receive any light. However,
     be careful of the fact that  if   it  is
        left with the shutter set, the baftery
        will be used uo.

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  One of the mistakes made most often by those
handling a camera for the first time is the
unsteady holding of th.e carnera. An unsteady
camera means blurred pictures. No matter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Iwhether you use a shutter speed faster than
7/250 sec. your pictures will still be blurred if                                                                                                                       ")
your camera is unsteadY.
  There are two ways of holding a camera
horizontally and vertically. In either case, hold the
camera firmly with two hands, press the camera
against your face and keep both elbows against
the body.
  Press the shutter button slowly while holding
your breath. The worst thing you can do is to
press the shutter button with a quick ilang.                                                                                                                                        I
  Even when taking snapshots that require fast
shooting, it is wise to release the shutter quietly.

The range-viewfinder on B,'A AUTO - EE which shows the picture area clearly ouilined by a bright
   frame, is very convenient in composing pictures. The illuminating bright frame is of special design and
    is one of the chief features of this camera.  lf the subject is properly-included within this frame, there
    is absolutely no fear of cropped images in the final picture.
    When taking pictures of people at close distance, keep them within the inner frame. This inner frame
   is called parallax correction mark and prevents the subject from being cropped at close range.
    When looking into the range-viewfinder, aim it straight at the subject, and then bring the pupil of the
   eye to the center of the eyepiece. lf the eye is not close to the eyepiece, a correct field-of-view cannot
   be obtained.
    Be careful that the camera is level with the subject and that it is not viewed off the center" Always
   keep in mind the instructions mentioned previously under "How to Hold the Camera".

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  The adjusting of the focus is performed by
moving the focus adiusting ring. The range'
f irrder is in common use with the viewfinder'
   It is of the single'lens coupled rangefinder
system in which the composition of the
picture is possible simultaneously with the
bringing into focus of the sub,iect.
   Usually, when the sublect is seen through
the rangefinder,  it will appear double in the
yellow-tinted square in the center' This
 means that it  is not in  f ocus.
   In such a case, move the focusing lever to
 left or right until the two images are super-
 imposed into one image. The subject is now
 in sharo focus.   When the correct   f ocus is
 obtained the distance scale will indicate the
 distance to the subject.

g3  usrNc FTLTERS

       When using a filter on the lens, the exposure index of the filter should be taken into consideration
      when deciding on the exposure. This is readily obtained from the descriptive matterwhich accompanies
      the filter. lf the index is stated to be 2, the ASA scale of the camera shoutd be set at the next
       lower graduation. lf it is 4, it should be set two graduations lower. For example, if the ASA reading
      of the film should be 100 without the filter, and you attach a filter with an index of 2, the ASA scale
       should be set at the 50 mark.  lf the index is 4, it should be set at ASA 25, and so on.


                   Type of      Filter
                 Filter                                                                           E ffects
                           coror       fac tor
                                        Absorbs ultra-violet  radiation without increase of exposure, eliminating a foggy appearance.
                  ,U.V.       clear         1.0      Thus, clear pictures can be gained. Being transparent,  its constant use is recommended
                                    as a lens protector.
              YI                        1.5     Renders a good tonal interpretation and gives correct contrast between blue sky with
                          yellow               clouds and ground. Used for distant and marine scenes, flowers and shrubs, snow scenes.
             Y2                     2.0     Y2 is the most useful filter for all daylight exposures
           YA2                                       3.0     Renders a strong contrast between red and yellow colors. Adds d€tail to distant                              o range
            YA3                    4.0       landscaoes.
                                  with infra-red film gives infra-red effects for outdoor scenes which render foliage as               RI         red         8.0
                                         white tone.
                                            Lightens foliage in sunlight. Effective for gardens with multi-colored flowers, portraiture            P00      green        2.5
                                                 in soft sunlight.

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  Wind the film, charge the shutter and then set the self-timer by movirrg the  self-timer lever. At this time, set the MX pin to X position. The shutter will  operateautomaticaly approximateiy LO seconds after  it  is rbleased. The selJ-timer  lever
can be set ;t 2 seconds or 5 seconds also. The'refore,  it can be used for various purposes'                                                                                       use  when shooting pictures with shutter speeds slower than 1/30 sec. it is best to
a tripod and a iable release to prevent blurring of ihe ptctures.  The cable release is of the screw-in type and is screwed into the shutter buttonhole. When you do not have a cable rblease, another effective way of preventing                                                                    af ter setting the self -trmer at 2   orblurreil pictures is by releasihg the shutter
3 seconds.  When the self-timer is in use, the EE will not give correct exposure, and in this                                                                                        readingcase, turn the exposure ring dial manually and set the red tn3tl I  at the
of F-number which rs obtained at EE setting.

For flash photography, attach the flashgun to the
accessory shoe. A large-sized pipe gun flash unit
can be  f ixed onto the tripod mount by means of a
bracket.
  When shooting with a  f lash, ignore the light meter
within the viewfinder and set the shutter speed and
lens aperture according to the directions accompa-
nying the  f lash bulb. This is because the amounr
of light entering through the light meter window
differs in volume from that caused by the instanta-
neous flash of the bulb.


                M                X
     t*t         All speeds   Under l/30 sec.
    F Bulb                Under 1/60 sec.
      Strobo                    All speeds

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 The exposed film must be rev/ound from the
take-up spool back into its original cartridge'
  First, pull up the rewind knob and unfold the
crank handle. Then rvind back clockwise the film
into ihe cartridge while pressing the  sprocket
rel ease button at ihe bottom of the camera
  Towards the end of the rewind, the crank becomes
a little heavy, but when the lead film leaves the
clip with a short clipping sound the crank handle
suddenly becomes verY light.
  This means that the rewind has been completed.
Therefore, open the back cover and take out the
cartridge. Return the crank handle to its orginal
pos  i tion.
CAUTION
  When the entire roll of  f ilm has been exposed,  it
may happen that you will not be able to turn the
film advance lever a full stroke' In such a case'
do not force it, as you may cut the film'  Press
the rewind button and wind the lever completely,
return the lever and then rewind the film while
pressing the rewind button.  if the  f ilm is cut mid'
way, it becotnes impossible to rervinC and m trst be
rewound in a da:'kroom.

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  The distance between the'camera and the subject can be automatically measured by means of the
couplcd range-viewfinder. But, besides the point at which it has been focused, there is a range of
sharpness which extends to the foreground as well as to the background of the sub,ject. This is called
"Depth-of-Field" and all objects within it are in acceptable sharpness. The depth-of-field becomes
greater as the distance to the subject is increased or the lens aperture is reduced. To know the
depth-of-field for any given lens aperiure, please refer to the DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLE.
  Fixed focus means keeping the lens previously focused at a distance which gives maximum depth-
of-field so that there is no need to adjust the focus every time. This feature is most convenient fof
taking pictures of fast moving objects.                   wtue, o&g{fu,pg, ns

        DEPTH-OF.FIELD        9.4 feet   7 feet    5.6 feet   3,8 feet (1'15 meter)

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 1. Avoid wiping the lens with a cloth or fingertip. Dust it with a soft lens brush or
     wipe. it carefully with silicone cloth.
                                                                        CdSZ. Do not leave your camera with the shutter cocked for a long time as the
     light meter is charged when the shutter is cocked. To avoid waste, do not leave
    the camera shutter cocked when your camera is not in use'
3. When loading film, keep the camera away from dust and moisture. Before loading,
    dust the film pressure plate with a lens brush to avoid injuring the film surface.
                                                                                         the4. Remember to take special care of your camera immediately after using it at
    seaside or on rainy days
5.  lf you drop the camera into the water, wash it with alcohol or some other volatile
                                                                   possible.     liquid and have it inspected or repaired as soon as
6. Please bear in mind that the synchronization lever must be at X, not M, except
    for flash photo.graphy with M-class flash bulb.
V. When your camera will not be in use   f or a considerable length of time, the
    battery must be taken out of its compartment"     '