Beattie Universal Studio camera User manual

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          BEATTIE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
               213 BEAN AVENUE / LOS GI\TOS/CALIFORNIA 95030
                                          Telephone (408) 354-4520$


                  UNIVERSAL STUDIO CAMERA MODEL 2OOO
                OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS


Introduction
The Universal Studio Camera Model 2000 Ls desJ.gned for the ease of
operation and adJustment demanded by the profeissional studio photo-
grapher. Read these instructions carefully  arrd you will  see how the
Universal lets you concentrate on your subject, not the camera.


                               0peration



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                                                                                                                    "Pt''Shutter                                                                        {
The Universal is a lernt-automated camera whose shutter is electronically
controlled.  To prepare the camera for use, plug the pov/er cord into a
standard 110 AC wall outlet and turn the power switch or1. The shutterts
position is automatically controlled by the position of the film back.
Wtren the film back is  in the viewing position (ro11 filn  back or
4x5back)orwhennofi1mho1derispresent(ffi,the
shutter is open to permit viewing on the ground glass screen.  Wtren the
film back is  in the shooting posiEion or rirhen a sheet filn  holder is
inserted, the shutter automatically closes and the eamera is ready to
make an exposure. No other cocking is necessary. To make an exposure,
simply push the shutter release button on the exposure cord.  The
shutter is automatically ready for another exposure.
The shutter, part #20L00, is a flrre-bladed, solenoid-operated shutter
with a fixed speed of approximately 1/5Ottr of a second.
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F-Stop Control                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1
The Universal camera is equipped with a unique mechanism for  settl-ng                                                                                                           {j
                                                                                                                                                                       Ithe lens diaphragm to a preset f-stop.  The lens can be ful1y opened                                                     .'d
                                                                                                                                                                                                             afor viewing and focusing and then conveniently closed to a preset
opening by using the f-stop control lever at the rear of the camera.
I'ltren the lever is  all  the way up, the lens is stopped down to its                              {
preset value.  I,Jhen the lever ls  all  the way down, the lens is  all  thelsay open.  (Figure 1)

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f-stop contnol
lever To Set the F-Stop
To change the preset value
of the f-stop control, move
the f-stop lever toward the
rear of the camerar apply-
ing pressure at the end of
the lever nearest the camera
body. Wtren the f-stop dial has
disengaged from the pin, push
the lever up or down to arrive pln
at the desired setti-ng.
Note: Black figures should be f-stop adjusting
used wlth f4.5 or f5.6 lenses. scnew
Red figures should be used
for f6.3 lenses.
Figure 1

Focusine
The camera is focused by knobs located on each side of the camera body
(rigure 2) . Table 1 shows maxirnum and minimum focusing distances for
standard lenses. To focus the camera, pLace the film back in the view-
ing position and rotate the focusing knobs until the image on the ground
glass is sharp. To l-ock the focusing position, rotate the knurl-ed
focus lbck knob clockwise until it is tight. To release, simply reverse.

Interchangeable Film Backs , :
The Universal Studio Camera is designed to accept a wide range of film
backs for varying fllm formats. These backs are easily lnterchanged.
For more information on available film backs, contact your Universal
dealer. A11 film backs are mounted on revolvl-ng backs. The split 5 x 7
back (1t20825) and the ro11 film back (//20800) are mounred on revolvlng
back 1120300-L. The 4 x 5 back (#20350) is mounted on revolving back
1120300-2.
Film backs al-l sl-ide from side to side of the revolving back. The
sliding travel of the film backs is controlled by the film back retainlng
bracket. To slide the back frcrn one position to the other, pul1 down
on the locking pin and push it to the desired direction. To urinimize
the possibility of moving the camera during the sliding operation,
slide the back as follows: After the back has been moved slightly,
squeeze the locking pin and the fJ-ange on the retaining bracket in
the direction of travel together with the thumb and index flnger untilthe locking Pin is engaged in the slot on the retaining bracket.

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Changing the Filn Backs
theTo change the filn backs, locate the back Ln use approxlmately in
center of the revolving back. Pu1l the retaining bracket downward at
Tab rrgrr and move lt toward the front of the caoera. Sl-Lde the ftln new back toback off the revolving back to the rlght. Install the same time pullthe approxlmate center of the revolving back and at the
the folgng pln down and return the retaLnLng bracket to lts orlginaL
posltion.

Revolving Back
A11 ft]-n backs may be rotated to any posltLon by rotatLng the revolvlng
back. To rotate, loosen the locklng knob, move the revolvlng back to
the desired posltion, and retLghten the locklng knob.

Removlng the Revol-vlng B?ck
To remove the revolving back frm the caoere, fltst dlaconnect the Plug
at the bottom of the bracket. Then, looeen the loeklng knob and rotate
the revoLvlng back untll tt ls exactlv upslde down, and gently Llft lt
off. To lnstall or replace, reverse the above procedure.

Changlng Lenses
To remove the Lens from the camera, disconnect the sllde lock on the
f-stop control llnkage (Flgure 3). Unscrew the trro knurled thumb screwB
at top and bottom of the lens plate, and remove the lens. To lnstaLL
the lens, reverse the procedure.

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locking knob

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Plug Figune 3

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Tilting Back (Optional)
The tilting back is designed to provide depth of field control when
photographing groups or a seated subject. To operate the tilting back,
loosen the knob on the top of the camera, tilt the back to the desired
position, and retighten the knob. trrlhen using heavy electric magazines,
care should be taken to support the mag azine and back with one hand whil-e making this adjustment.

Use of Strobe Lights
The Universal Studio Camera automatically synchronizes the firlng of
electric strobe studlo lights when the shutter is released.. A plug for
the light is located in the electrical unit on the side opposite the
power switch. A mating connector for the plug is furnLshed with the camera.

Use of Electric Magazines
The Universal may be used with many types of electric long roll maga-
zines. The magazines can be used with either the ro11 filn back or the
4 x 5 back, depending on the manufacturer. The Beattie Engineering
magazine is designed to fit the 4 x 5 back. For further information, [\, contact your local dealer. Use of magazines with the above-mentioned
--!:- backs is described in the section covering eaeh film back. A plug is { furnished on the back of the electrical control unit for connecting the
magazine. Different plugs are used by various manufacturers on their
magazines. If the plug on your magazine does not fit the Universal, v'{ write to Beattie Engineering corp. giving the manufacturer, model number
and serial number of the mag azLne. ltte supply an adapter cable at a small cost. "in
InportanF: The shutter release on the universal is not electrically
interlocked to the drive motor of magazines not manufactured by Beattie Engineering. To insure proper operation, the shutter release button
should be depressed when taking a picture until the mag azine drive motor engages. This takes between L/z and 1 second.

Rol-l Filn Back
The ro11 film back, part #20800, is for use wLth Graflex Series 23
120-220 filn holders, and for certain 35urm, 46uur, and 70mrn long rorl electric magazines. wtren the ro11 film back is in the right-hand po-
sition on the revolving back, the camera is in the taking mode and. press- ing the shutter release button actuates the shtrtter. In the left-hand position, the shutter automatical-ly opens for rriewing.

Graflex Adaprer plate
Graflex Series 23 ro11 film holders RH_g, RH-10, RH-12, and RH-20
can be used with the ro11 film back. The Graflex adapter plate

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thesewhlch is supplied wlth the rolL filn  back must be used with
film holders. To assemble the filur holder and the adapterr Po-
sition the adapter as shown in Figure 4.  Be sure that the trTtt                                    open magazlne. Insert fllnis at the top.  Remove dark slide and
plate into adapter and cl-ose magazine.



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                             Gnaflex adapten plate



                                                Grafl-ex      magazine





      Figune 4



Electtlc Megazlnes
When using one of the Large electric magazines, check to see that
 the ro11 filn back does not pull away fron the surface of the re-
vol-vlng back, thus ereating a llght leak.   If  this does occur,
remove the leaf spring from the top of the ro11 ftln back and in-
crease the bend.

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Split5xTFilmBack : ,
The split 5 x 7 back, part t120825, uses standard 5 x 7 cut film holders.
To insert 5 x 7 film holder into spl:'-t 5 x 7 back, depress handle at the
left of the back. This will raise the ground glass and allow the filn
holder to slide into place easily. Be sure that the film holder is in-
serted fu1ly before maki:eg exposure. The locking rib on the film holder
should fit the groove on the split 5 x 7 back. To check this, without
depressing handle, try to pul1 film holder out of lock. If you are
unable to pul1 out the film holder in this manner, it is in its proper
position.
I,{hen the fil-'holder is inserted, the shutter should close. tr{hen tt ls
removed, the shutter should open. I' the shutter does not open but works
properly with other fihn backs, loosen the actuauing bar ret*ining screT{
with the supplied Allen vrrench.

4x5FilmBack
The 4 x 5 back, part /120850, accepts standard 4 x 5 cut film holders and
many "Graflok type" magazj-nes up to and including 90nn ro11 film. trrlhen
the 4 x 5 back is in the right-hand position on the revolving back, the
camera is in the taking mode and pressing the shutter release button
actuates the shutter. In the left-hand position, the shutter automati-
cally opens for viewing.
When using standard 4 x 5 cut fiLrn holders, attach the cut film plate.
Insert the holder fron the top. The film back is light tight and can
be moved from the viewing position to the taking position and vice versa
without fogging the fllm.

Electric Magazines
hrhen using ro11 f ikn magazines, remove the cut f ilm p1-ate by un- screwing the two reEaining screws. Place |tGraflok typett magazine
on film back and slide locking bars down
'' Masks

' Filn forrnats of less than 4 x 5 requlre masking the ground glass.
Two masks are supplied with the back--one for 2 L/4 x Z 3/4 format
and one blank. The optical axisr or center of the mask, is marked
on the blanl'- mask by a small hole, and a razor blade or a sharp
knife can be used tc cut the mask for any desired ftlm format.
The mask is inserted through a slot and should slide under the ground glass retaining c1Lps.

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Adjustment and |t'|iiintenance Procedures

The Universal Studlo Camera requires no routine mal-ntenance. In addition,
all adjustments have been made at the factory and should require no atten-
tion. Should a problem occur, the camera is designed to make repair a
simple matter. The f ollo'wing paragraphs describe maintenance procedures
and adjustment for the c€unera. If the c€rmera cannot be repaired by
following these procedures, it shoul-d be returned to BeattLe Engineering.
i "' The Shutter 4
The shutter assembly is affixed to the camera by two thtnnb screrf,s
(Figure 3). To remove the shutter, first disconnect the slide lock on
the lens f-stop control lLnkage and unplug the shutter electrical cable.
Then remove the two thr.rmb screws.
The operation of the shutter Ls
relatively simple and should
cause no problems. However, if
adjustments are required, re-
move the shutter from the camera.
It operates as follows: WLren Figure solenoid 5
taking a picture, the solenold screws is actlvated and the shutter
blades are opened. This move-
ment trips a switch which fires
the electric flash units and
advances the film in electric
magazines. This switch is
audible (when the shutter is
removed from the camera) and
should "clicktt when the shutter
blades are about l/8-inch from
being completely open. If this
is not the case, loosen the two
screws holding the switch and
adjust as required (Figure 5).
If the shutter blades do not switch "r close fully or close so far screws that there is a light leak, dd-
just the blade travel adjusting
screw. blade travel
adjusting scnew
Note r Thls camera ls equlpped wlth a new f-stop controlthat allows settlngs ln-between normar f-stops.
To set the value of the f-stop eontrol, unscrew the f-stopcontrol lever sllghtly. Now pull the f-stop lever toward.the rear of the camerar applylng pressrlre at the en4 of thelever nearest the cemera body. Push the lever up or d.ownto arrlve at the deslred settlngs. At full stops a pln wlllengage . Now TfGHTEtg TttE , E-Sftlp COnfnOl . For hal f s tops ,tlghienlng th hlch malntalns thesettlng. so make sure lt ls properry tlshtened.

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The Electrlcal SYstem
Ihe electrical control unit is mounted on the bottom of the camera. It
incl-udes the electronlc clrcuitry necessary to operate the shutter,
fires strobe 11ghts tf used, and advances the fllE ln electric magazines
if used. A11 cords are connected to the control unLt. These are:
1. The AC power cable nh ich plugs Lnto any standard wal1 outlet.
2. The shutte: cable whlch plugs lnto the front of the shutter board.
3. The rerolving back cable whlch plugs lnto the botton of the
. revolving back.
4. The shutter release cable whlch the photographet uses to operate
the shutter.
In addltlon, the electrl.cal control unLt has an on/off swltch and a
pilot light.
In case of electrlcal problerns:
1. Cheek to be sure that all plugs are prope"ly connected' (the rrall
plug, shutter plug, and revolvLng back plug), and that the on/off
sr'ltch ls in the "on[ posltlon. If a problen still exists:
2. Unplug the AC wall cord and ?emove the electrlcal control unit
as follows:
,,---€-- a. Unplug the shutter cable and the levolving back cable.|..EFF- b. Turn the focuslng knobs untll the bellows and lens board . are retracted into the camera as far as they will go.
c. Unfasten the four screws hol-dl.ng the electrical control-
unlt and renove the unit, taklng care to feed the shutter
cable through the hole ln the bottotrl of the canera hood.
3. Check the cables and terminals within the unit for loose connec-
tions. If there are none, the electrical unit must be replaced.

Shutter Programing Switch
The revolving back contains the switch that senses whether the shutter
should be open for viewing or closed for taking (Figure 6). With the
camera plugged in and no ftlm back lnstalled, the shutter should be open.
Depressing the switch actuating ro1ler should cause the shutter to close.
If the shutter does not open and close properly when using a film
back, remove the film back and check to see that the swltch roller can
move freely. The roller shoul-d protrude above the surface about
9/64-inch and should "click" when it is protruding about 1/16-inch.
If this is not the caser loosen the adjusting screws and adjust as
required.

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UNIVERSAL BECAUSE
It provides for both cut and roll film.
lt will accept lenses with focal lengths between 6" and 12"
It does all studio jobs including copids.

DESIGN FEATURES
The camera combines easily interchanged, standard single
lenses, an electric shutter and a rack over or sliding back. All
controls are at the back or side of the camera including an t/
stop pre-selector. The camera provides semi automatic opera-
tion for cut film and automatic operation for roll film magazines.
Different film backs are interchanged in seconds.
CUT FILM OPERATION
The shutter closes automatically when the film holder is inserted
and is set for immediate exposure. The shutter opens for view-
ing when the film holder is removed.

ROLL FILM OPERATION
The shutter opens automatically when the ground glass viewing
panel is moved in front of the lens. The shutter closes and is
ready for exposure when the film is racked into place.

FEATURES
o Hooded image viewing in normal light without dark cloth
o Pre-set f Z stop control
o Revolving back locks at any angle
o Automatic shutter opening for viewing
o Focusing lock
o Unitized electrical system
o Accepts color roll 120-220 with Graflex magazine
o Accepts standard roll film maoazines-3s, 46 & 70 mm

SPECIFICATIONS
115 Volts A.C. 50-60 cycles. Weight 15 pounds approx.

UNIVERSAL STUDIO CAMERA

TRTCX Photo$raphic Inc"
1919 S. E. BELMOITT STREET
PORTI.AND, OBEGOH g|2I*
29.9272 - P.0. BCtl( l$to

BEATTIE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
213 BEAN AVENUE / LOS GATOS / CALIFORNIA 95030
Telephone (408) 354-4520
Printed in U.S.A. 68"2 Design subiect to change without notice'

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PORTRAFLEX
studio/senior
portrait camera

All conlrols al lhe SINGLE LENS REFLEX DESIGN
rear of the cam€ra, Lets you look through the taking lens. No parallax
including pre-set distortion with any lens or subject distanee. f-stop control

HEMISPHERIC VIEWING SYSTEM
The viewing hood rotates 360 degrees to allow viewing
from rear, side, or front of the camera. The viewing
hood also'tilts so you can view easily, regardless of
camera height.

EASV OPERATION FLEXIBILITY
One lever programs the shutter, controls the reflex Single lens design means easy and economic inter-
mirror and sets the f-stop. Pushing the shutter release changeability. Both sharp or solt focus portrait lenses
button exposes the film, advances the electric mag- available. Standard 4 x 5 Graflok back accepts many
azine and triggers the electronic flash. popular film holders.

BEATTIE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
213 Bean Avenue r Los Gatos, California 95030 . Phone: (408) 354-4520

Printed in U.S.A. 70-1 Prices aM design subject to change without notice.

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TNSTRU CTTON S

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ASSETtsLY TNSTRUCTTONS:
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1. Attach frame to support assembly with screwr spring washer, and flat washer. Be sure that the small square rod i s pointing forward as shown in diagram.
2. Connect the horizontal control linkage to the square rod on the frame assembly with t!t" small
retaining ring. The pin of the vertical control linkage Etrould be in the slot of the frame assembly.
). ff your camera is not drilled f9q !b" -Yignettel,-use hole s. temft-ate provided to drill two l/t6i diameter camera up- Cut out template- on dotted lines. Turn rubber side d.own. Lo cate template again st edge of edges molding so that edges of template line 9p 1+th two of the c&fler&o Mark hole location and drill 17t|"-Oiameter ho1es.. (Holes can be as large as t/tn" diameter if desired.)
camera with two thumb screws.4. Attach vignetter to
OPERATTNG TNSTRUCTTONS :
In-ser! the vignette-r-in the- frame--assendfly-. In addi* ction to the pie-cut vignett ers, extra .sheet s 9l plasti The. vig-are supplied- so you can cut your own shape. .netter-is controited by the two knobs which can be oper- ver- assembly- in .aated independently to move the frame beiicat or lrori zont-aL direction. The rod can alsomoved forward and backward. to adiust the di stance be-
tween the lens and the vignetter.

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