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Bell & Howell Bell and Howell Auto 35 Reflex User manual
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W e l c o m e t o a n e w w o r l d o f p i c t u r e - t a k i n g ! Y o u r B e l l & H o w e l l A u t o
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innovations that will provide professional results for everyone.
N o w y o u h a v e c o m p l e t e l y a u t o m a t i c e l e c t r i c - e y e c o n v e n i e n c e a n d
a c c u r a c y , w i t h s i n g l e - l e n s r e f l e x v e r s a t i l i t y .A n d t h e r e ' s l e n s i n t e r -
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f or you. Take you r new Auto 35/ Ref lex with
you wherever you go.
T o b e c o m e c o m p l e t e l y f a m i l i a r w i t h t h e
features of this f ine camera, read this in-
s t r u c t i o n b o o k c a r e f u l l y .T r y a p r a c t i c e r o l l
b e f o r e u s i n g y o u r c a m e r a f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e
o n a t r i p o r a t a s p e c i a l e v e n t . U n f o l d t h i s
f l a p a n d t h e f l a p o n t h e b a c k p a g e w h e n
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Here are the important parts of the camera as they are referredto
throughoutthis book. You'll want to become familiar with them.
L E N S O P E N I N G C O N T R O L R I N G
S H U T T E RS P E E DD I A L
R E W I N DK N O B A N D C R A N K
FILM ADVANCELEVER
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F I L M S P E E D S C A L E
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SHUTTERRELEASE L E N S F O C U S I N GR I N G
SELF-TIMERLEVER
DISTANCESCALE (50mm Normal Lens) 50mm NORMALLENS
ACCESSORYLENS DISTANCEINDEX
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1 To load film, first pull up the 2 You will notice the Exposure 3 Since films have differentse
Rewind Knob to open the cam- Counteris on "S." Wind the film sitivities,you must set the can
era back. Drop the f ilm car- with the Film Advance Lever era for the film you are usin
tridge in place, then push the and press the Shutter Release Lift the ring around the Shutt
Rewind Knob back down, turn- until the counterreads "0." You Speed Dial and turn it until you
ing if necessaryto seat it. Lay are now ready to wind the film f ilm's ASA speed is opposi
the film across the camera back for the first picture. You can the "1.8" index (when usingth
until the tip reaches the red wind the film with a full stroke normal lens) or the "3.5" inde
mark. Holdingthe film in place, or with several small strokes. (when using an accessorylens
close the back. (See page 7.) (See page 9.) (See page 1 1.)View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
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These steps are reminders only. Read the
complete booklet for detailed information.
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4 Set the desired shutter speed 5 Your camera'selectric eye is 6 Look th rough the camera at
by turning the Shutter Speed set by the Lens OpeningControl the subject and turn the Lens
Dial to align the speed number Ring. Turn this ring to the EE Focusing Ring until image in
(they are fractionsof a second) position for electric eye pic- the microprism is sharp and
with the lndex. Use 500 or 250 tures outdoors.NOTE: The bat- clear. Check to be sure the Ex-
on bright days for action pic- tery must be installed for the posure Indicator is within the
tures, 125 for most normal out- electric eye to operate. When clear area. Compose the sub-
door shots, 60 fo r cloudy days not using the camera, the ring ject carefully,just as you want
and electronicflash, and 30 for should be tu rned to the OFF it to appear in final picture,then
dim light. (See page 12 ) position.(See page 11.) press the Shutter Release.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
instcllinE bctterywww.orphancameras.com Lhe www.butkus.us Your Auto 35/Reflex camera uses a This batterywill have a useful life of dependable1.3-voltmercury batteryto power approximatelyone year. Replaceit after the CdS electric eye. To installthe battery th is period or wheneverthe batterycheck (one is includedwith your camera),unscrew (see page 6) shows it is weak. Ask your the BatteryCompartmentCover with a coin. dealerfor a MalloryPX-13, EvereadyEpX-13, Drop the batteryin place with the minus (-) BurgessHPX-13,or equivalent.NOTE:To side down and the plus (+ ) side facingthe assureproper contact,wipe any fingerprints cover. Replacethe BatteryCompartment from the batterysurfacewith a dry cloth Cover. The electric eye will not f unction before installing.Removethe batteryif the unless the battery is properly installed. camera is not to be used tor a long period. 5View original page 7
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S U F IFC I E N T
POWER
BATTERY
I S
WEAK
Here'show to check the mercurybatteryfor viewfinder)at the sky orsome other bright
sufficientpower.Firstset the Film Speed object. The batteryhas sufficient power if
Scaleto ASA 100 (use the 1.8 index)by the ExposureIndicatorswingsup to or over
liftingup and turningthe ring aroundthe the number16 on the scale.lf it does not
ShutterSpeed Dial.Then turn the entire swing up to this point,then the batteryis
ShutterSpeed Dial to a settingof 30 (1/30 weak and shouldbe replaced.
second).Turnthe Lens OpeningControl
Ringto EE to turn the electriceye on. When NOTE:Alwaysturn the LensOpeningControl
all of these settingshave been made,aim Ringto OFF whenthe camerais not being
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Your Auto 35/Reflexcamerawill agceptany T o l o a d f i l m , f i r s t u n l o c k t h e C a m e r a B a c k b y
type of standard35mm film, either20 or 36 p u l l i n g t h e R e w i n d K n o b a l l t h e w a y o u t . O p e n
exposure.You will find there are manytypesof t h e b a c k c o m p l e t e l y a n d p l a c e t h e f i l m c a r t r i d g e
f ilm available-forblack-and-whiteprints,for i n t h e l e f t - h a n d r e c e s s a s s h o w n . T h e f i l m l e a d e r
color printso r tor colorslides. s h o u l d l i e a c r o s s t h e i n s i d e b a c k o f t h e c a m e r a .
Your dealerwill be happyto adviseyou on a
f ilm to bestsuit your needs.See page11 for P u s h i n t h e R e w i n d K n o b , t u r n i n g i t i f n e c e s s a r y
informationon settingthe electric-eyefor so the fork on the rewind shaft engages the
the film you are usingin your camera. i n n e r s p o o l o f t h e f i l m c a r t r i d g e .
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v 4 P O R T A N TY:o u w i l l n o t i c e t h e r e i s a n i n s i d e p o s i t i o n , p a r t i a l l y c l o s e t h e C a m e r a B a c k s o
rey cover that opens with the back. DO NOT t h e i n s i d e c o v e r h o l d s t h e f i l m i n p l a c e . C h e c k
r u c h o r m o v e t h i s i n s i d e c o v e r - i t w i l l c l o s e to be su re that the f ilm perforations are engaged
h e n t Q e b a c k i s p a r t i a l l y c l o s e d t o h o l d t h e by the teeth of the bottom white sprocket wheel
m i n p l a c e . ( l o o k t h r o u g h t h e s q u a r e h o l e i n t h e i n s i d e
c o v e r ) . l f t h e s e a r e n o t e n g a g e d , o p e n t h e b a c k
l i t h t h e c a r t r i d g e i n p l a c e , p u l l t h e f i l m o v e r a n d r e p o s i t i o n t h e f i l m . W h e n e v e r y t h i n g i s
r t i l t h e t i p o f t h e l e a d e r r e a c h e s t h e F i l m c h e c k e d a n d i n p l a c e , c l o s e t h e b a c k c o m p l e t e l y
l a d i n g M a r k ( r e d ) . H o l d i n g t h e f i l m i n t h i s b y s n a p p i n g i t s h u t .View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
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T h e F i l m A d v a n c e L e v e r w i n d s t h e f i l m , repeat,until the counterreads "0." You are
cocks the shutter, and prepares the rest of now readyto advancethe f ilm for the f irst
the camera's mechanism for the next picture.Once a picturehas been taken,just
p i c t u r e - a l l i n o n e m o t i o n . move the Film AdvanceLevera full stroke
(or severalsmall strokesuntil the lever
W h e n f i l m h a s b e e n l o a d e d i n t h e c a m e r a locks)and you're readyfor the next shot.
and the back is closed, the Exposu re Counter You cannottake a pictureunlessthe film
automatically will be on "S" for START. has been advanceda full frame.The
Press the Shutter Release and advance the ExposureCounterautomaticallyshows how
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When the Exposure Counter reaches20 (or the back by pullingthe RewindKnob out
36) and you have taken that last picture,you and removethe cartridge.Havethe f ilm
are readyto unload.BEFOREOPENINGTHE processedas soon as possibleafter exposing
CAMERABACK, push the RewindButton lN, it. The RewindButtonwill automaticallypop
unfoldthe RewindCrank,and rewindthe f ilm out when you reloadand advancethe film.
(turnthe crank clockwise)until it is all back
in the cartridge.You will noticethe crank is NOTE: lf you are at the end of the cartridge
much easierto turn when all the film is and you feel tensionon the leverwhen
rewound,and the counterwill be at 0. advancingthe film, do not force the lever.
When the film is completelyrewound,open Proceedwith unloading.
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www.orphancameras.com settingtheelectriceye Becauseevery type of film has its own It is importantthat you set the speed opposite sensitivityor speed (ASA Film Speed),your the indexfor the lensyou are using.Below camera'selectriceye must be set for the are the intermediatespeedson the scale. film you are using.Film speedswill be found on the film's instructionsheet.To set the 2 5 (32). o 5 (4O)0 . (O4) (80)o 1 0 0 o(l2s) (160)o 2 0 0 o (250) (320)o 4 0 0 . (50O)(6,40)o 8 0 0 speed,pull up the outer ring of the Shutter Speed Dial and turn it until the ASA rating Once the f ilm speed is set, tu rn the Lens of your film is oppositethe "1.8" index(when OpeningControlRing to "EE" for electric-eye usingthe normalt/1.8 lens)or the "3.5" pictures.Turn this ring to OFF when the index (whenusing an accessoryt / 3.5 lens). camerais not being used. 1 1View original page 14
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settingtheshutter
BRTGHTLTGHT USE 1/s00 SEC0ND
FAST ACTION OR L/250 SECOND
NORMALLIGHT
wtTH FASTF|LM_ usE t/L25 SECoND
NORMALLIGHT
wtTH sLow F|LM- usE t/60 sEcoND
DULL LIGHT USE L/sA SECOND
V E R YD I M L I G H T
W I T H T R I P O D U S E I / 1 5 S E C O N D
The shutter speed to use dependson the T h e s e t t i n g s o f 1 / 1 5 a n d 1 / 8 s e c o n d s h o u l d
type of film you are using,the type of subject, be used with the camera on a tripod to
and the amountof light.Ordinarilyyou prevent camera movement. The B setting is
would use 125 (1/125 second)for normal f o r t i m e e x p o s u r e s - t h e s h u t t e r w i l l r e m a i n
outdoorshots,slowerspeeds(1/60, 1/30) o p e n a s l o n g a s t h e S h u t t e r R e l e a s e i s h e l d
on dull days,and fasterspeeds(1/ 250, d o w n . N O T E : A f t e r s e t t i n g a s h u t t e r s p e e d ,
1/500)for action pictures.The numberson c h e c k t l r e E x p o s u r e l n d i c a t o r w i t h t h e
the dial are fractionsof a second.Turn the c a m e r a a i m e d a t t h e s u b j e c t . l f t h e i n d i c a t o r
ShutterSpeed Dial until the desiredspeed i s n o t i n t h e c l e a r a r e a , t u r n t o a h i g h e r ( o r
is oppositethe Speedlndex (setto a stop). l o w e r ) s p e e d . S e e p a g e 1 4
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O V E R E X P O S U R EA R E A CLEAR AREA .
I N D I C A T OR- LENS OPENINGS _E X P O S U R E
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uNDEREXPOSUREAREA-*r
(3.s LENSES) |I UNDEREXPOSURE( 1.S LENS)AREA
Y o u r c a m e r a ' s v i e w fi n d e r i s t h e r e fl e x t y p e the OverexposureArea,turn to a faster
a n d s h o w s y o u e x a c t l y h o w y o u r p i c t u r e o r shutterspeed.lf it is in the Underexposure
s l i d e w i l l a p p e a r . Area, turn to a slower shutterspeed.Note
that the UnderexposureArea for the normal
O n t h e r i g h t - h a n d s i d e o f t h e v i e w f i n d e r i s f /'1.8lens is differentthan for the f /3.5
a s c a l e t o c h e c k f o r p r o p e r e x p o s u r e . accessorylenses.lf it is not possibleto move
W i t h t h e L e n s O p e n i n g C o n t r o l R i n g o n E E , the ExposureIndicatorinto the clear area
a n d t h e c a m e r a a i m e d a t t h e s u b j e c t , t h e by eitherslowingdown or increasingthe
E x o o s u r e I n d i c a t o r s h o u l d b e i n t h e shutterspeedsetting,then the light is too
c l e a r a r e a f o r a g o o d p i c t u r e . l f i t i s i n brightor too dim for a good picture.
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ffikrngthepicture
The illustrationsshow the two differentways
to hold your camerafor eitherho rizontalor
verticalpictures. Note that the right hand is
graspingthe camerawith the forefingeron
the shutterrelease.The left hand is holding
the Lens FocusingRingfor last-minute
focus changes.
Composethe subjectin the viewfinder
carefully- just as you want it to appearin
the final pictureor slide.Holdthe camera
level,f o r if the subjectis tilted in the f inder,
it will be titledin the picture.Be sureyou
get closeenoughto the subjectto make
the picture interesting.Many pictures are
taken much too far away and the subject
isn'teven recognizable.Oncethe subject
is composedcarefully,and you have
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rilcnucllenssettings
There may be times whenVou wish to set
the lensopeningsmanuallyinsteadof using
the electriceye.An exampleof this
outdoorswould be when the subjectis
extremelylightand is againsta dark
background.To exposethe subjectproperly,
step up close and take an electric-eye
readingof the subjectonly. Notethe
positionof the Exposurelndicatoron the
scale.Then step back to the picture-taking
positionand turn the Lens OpeningControl
Ringto the ManualOpeningArea and set
the ExposureIndicatorto the desired
number.Be su re to return the ring to EE
f or regularelectric-eyepictures.
Manuallensopeningsmust be usedfor
f lash pictures,also.lnformationon
determiningthe properopeningto use
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Yourcamera'sbuilt-inself-timerdelaysthe
takingof the pictureaboutten seconds.This
allowsyou to get into your own shot if the
camerais on a tripod.The self-timeralso
providesan automaticway to trip the shutter
whenyou are holdingthe cameraas steadyas
possiblelor a slow shutterspeedpicture
(like1 / 15 and 1 /8 second).
To usethe self-timer,f irst wind the f ilm. Move
the Self-TimerLeverall the way down
(counterclockwise)until it stops.Pushing
the ShutterReleasewill startthe timer
workingand the shutterwilltrip after
approximatelyten seconds.
NOTE:The self-timerwill work if the f ilm has
not beenadvanced,but the shutterwill not
trip.Alwaysadvancethe f ilm beforeusing
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usinq\-/ interchongeoblelenses
The lensesfor your Auto 35/Reflex camera
are the interchangeablef ront component
type.This meansthat the rear lens
componentsand the automaticlens
diaphragmfor the electriceye are built into
the camerabody. Becauseyour camerais a
single-lensreflex,you will alwayssee the
exact view as seen by whichever lens is
installed.
The accessorylensespresentlyavailable
for your cameraare the 35mm f/3.5
wide-angleand the 95mm f /3.5 telephoto.
A 125-mm t / 3.5 telephotolens will be
availablein the Fall of 1969.
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eitherthe 35mm wide-anglelens or the
95mmtelephotolens,just screw it into
the camera.After installingthe lens,set the
LensFocusingRingto infinity.Then turn the
DistanceScaleRingon the lensto align
the infinitymark ( o) with the white index
dot. Th is scale showsthe subject d istance
for that lens.
Wheneveran accessorylens is installed
on your,camera, adjustthe ASA Film Speed
settingof your f ilm to the "3.5" index.This
readjuststhe camera'selectriceye for
the wide-angleor telephotolens.Be sure
to resetthe f ilm speed setting back to the
"1.8" indexwheneveryou reinstallthe
normalt / 1.8 lens.See page 11.
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dcuble expcsures
Although the Auto 35/ Ref lex camera is
designed to prevent accidental double
exposures, it is possible to double-expose
a picture intentionally by the following steps.
1) Make the f irst exposu re. then press in the
Rewind Button.
2) Unfold the Rewind Crank. Watching the
Rewind Button's red mark, rewind the film
until the button has turn ed 3/qof one turn.
3) Next, move the Film Advance Lever while
l i g h t l y h o l d i n g t h e R e w i n d C r a n k . W h e n
resistance is felt on the crank, stop winding.
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full stroke. You are now ready for the
second exposu re. .,r,illP1trri,...l.lJ:lt:ti+ii".,rEj:l
Any number of exposures on the same frame
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tokingfloshpictures
Your Auto 35/Reflexcamerawill accept Set the camera'sShutterSpeed Dial to 1/15
almost any type of flash unit, either electronic second (15) for flash pictureswith all types
flash or the kinds that accept flashbulbsor of flashbulbsand flashcubes.The flash
f lashcubes. durationof the bulb (usually1/75 second)
will be the effectiveexposureand will stop a
You'll find the Bell & Howell Flashcube lot of action.When using an electronicflash
Adapter (No. 113821)a very compact and unit, set the ShutterSpeed Dial to 1/60,
convenientunit. lt uses 4-shot flas,hcubesfor 1/30, or slower speeds.The flash durationof
quick pictureswithout changingbulbs every these units (usually1/1000 second)will stop
exposure.The FlashcubeAdapter can be even the fastest action.
purchasedfrom your Bell & Howell dealer. Since your camera's electric eye is not used
To install a flash unit on your camera, just for flash pictures,you must set the camera's
mount it on the accessoryshoe (or on the lens openingmanuallywith the Lens Opening
bottom of the camera if a bracket is used) GontrolRing. Just turn the ring f rom EE to
and plug the cord into the PC Flash Socket. the ManualOpeningArea. Sight throughthe
Be sure your unit has fresh batteriesfor viewfinderand turn the ring until the
dependableresults.Your dealer can check ExposureIndicatorpointsto the desired
batteriesfor you. number.
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