Bedfordflex User manual

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O SHUTTER RELASE
O pLAsrcroN LENs
O LocK
O SHOULDER STRAP HOLDER
O "|NSTANT" & "BULB" SETTINGS

butkus.usCAMERA.BEDFORD ILEX DOUBLE LENS RETLTX
This is a new model of Camera with Plasicion lens.
It is so simple to operate that everyone, children and
adults can use it.  It can take 12 colour or black/
white picture of 4x4 cm with a standard No. 127 roll
film. It is the most economical double - lens rellex
camera in the world!
WHOWREAD TOTHELOADFOTLOWINGFILM:INSTRUCTIONSREMEMBER! Always
 load or unload {ilm under shade.
1. To unlock the back covet, turn the metal catch at
    the bottom of the camera in the direction rnarked
   "O"  Then open the back cover by swinging it
     out.
2. Remove the take-up spool on the lower film
    chamber by pulling sut the lower film spool
    locking spring.
3.  Place the take-up spool in the upper frlm chamber
    by pulling out the upper film spool locking spring.
4. Plate a new roll of No. L27 fllm in the lower
    film chamber.
5. Draw out the film leader and insert the taper end
    iito the slot of the take-up spool in the upper
    film chamber. Then turn the winding knob to
    ensut€ that the film leader is properly placed.
6. Close the camera back cover, turn the metal
    catch in the direction marked "L"
    Turn the winding knob until the number 'r1" is
    seen in the red window. You are now ready to
    take the first

HOW TO TAKE PI9TURES:
1. Open the viewfinder hood by lifting  it at the back.
2. Remove the lens cap. Look into the viewfindcr and
   what you can see in the ground glass is the exact picture
   you can take.
3. You can view the camera in the following waysr
   a) Hold the camera steady, in the front position.
   b) When fences or other obstructions are in your way
      you can hold the camerq,'over head, viewhg from
       below.
   . c) For lower objects rest the camera on the ground.
   d) Place the camera on your knee when taking picture
      from lower level.
4. Push the shutter release'lever downwards gcntly and the
    picture is then taken.
5. Turn the winding knob until the next number app€srs
    in the red window and it is then ready for your next
    picture. Repeat this procedure until 12 lictures have
   been taken.
6. When using "BULB" setting be sure that the camera ir
     prit on 6rm place.
TO HAVE BEST RESULTS BE SURE THAT THE
OBJECTS ARE ALWAYS AT LEAST 6 FEET AWAY
FROM THE CAMERA.
                                                            -64?koe.lsHOW TO UNLOAD FILM:
After taking l2 pictures, turn the winding knob until the
film is complotely transferred to the takc-up spool. Opcn
the camera back cove.- as indicated above and take out thc
film by pulling out the upper film locking spring.