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Bell & Howell Bell and Howell FD 35 User manual
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We are highly gratifiedthat you haveselectedthe Bell &
Howell FD35-a wise choice that promisesyou many
delightful years of photographicexperiences.Bell &
Howell is recognized the world over as the foremost
pioneer in the developmentof photographicequipment
of the highestquality and performance.Whetheryour
new FD35 is for the home or for traveling,make the
most of your opportunities!
BeforeUsing...
Pleasereadthis instructionbooklet carefully,and master
the manipulationsof the various parts of the FD35
completely.Once thoroughlyversedin the correct han-
dling of this camera,you can use the Bell & Howell
FD35 to the fullest extent of its capabilities.
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Followthesesimplestepsfornormal
photography:
I lorO the film. (Seepage26.)
2rr, the ASA film speed.(Seepage18.)
3*,no the film advancelever.(Seepage 26-27.1
4 r.rou. the lenscap.
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F C toot throughthe viewfinder and focus.(Seepage 23.1 n 0 Determinethe exposureby adjustingthe shutter speeddial and the presetaperturering. (Seepage13.1 Taoroo* the picture. 8rr.r, the shutterreleasebutton gently.View original page 8
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Technical0ata
I Type: 35mm single-lensreflex camerawith focal plane shutter.Picturesize,24x36mm.
I standardLens: B-& H/CanonFD 50mm F1.8S.C.orFD 50mm F1.4.S.S.C.
r lnterchangeableLenses:B&H/Canon FD serieslensesfor full-apertureor stopped-down
metering.A16 acceptsFL serieslensesfor stopped-downmeteringonly'
I Viewlinder: Eye-leveltype usingpentagonalprism.
I Viewfinder Aitachmenii: nccepis Canon-type attachments such as the angle finder,
dioptric adiustmentlenses,and magnifier.
r FocusinbScreen: Microprismscreenrangefinderusing Fresnellens.
I Field-of--View:94% of actual picture area.0.85x with standard50mm lensat infinity.
r Viewfinder Information: Meter needleand apertureneedle,redsignalindicatingoutside
lower side of meter coupling range,meter index for stopped-downmetering and coupling
rangelimit marks.
I Mirror: Shocklessquick return system.
r Lens Mount: Breech-locktype FD mount. FL seriesof lensesmountable.
. Cor-pfinS Function of Lenses:FD lenses;full aperturemetering,coupledwith automatic
diaphragm.-FL'Strti"rr lenses;stopped-downmetering,coupledwith automatic diaphragm'
. Focal plane sirutter with speedsfrom 1/500 to 1sec. and B. Multiple series.
Equiintervalindex. X contact at "60".
i'Shrtt"r Speed Dial: Singleshaft non-rwolvingtype with shutter speedscalesand ASA
film speedscales.
r Film SpeedScale: ASA 25-2000.
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r ExposureMeter: Built in. Coupled to shutter speeds,film speedsand f/stop. Matching
needletype full-aperturemetering mechanismthrough the lens.An averagelight metering
systemusingCdS photocellbehind the pentaprism.Full apertureopeningf/stop automatic
compensationmechanismfor the FD lenses.Stopped-downmeteringpossible.Meter index
type metering,using stopped-downfunctioning lever. Poweredby one 1.3v No.625-type
mercurybattery.
r ExposureMeterCouplingRange:WhenusingFD 50mm Fl.8with ASA 100 film, EV3.7
(f/1.8at 1/4 sec.)-EV17(t/16 at 1/500sec.l.
r Flash Synchronization:FP and X contact. Automatic time lag adjustingtype. Flash
contactsin the accessoryshoeplus PC socketon the front sideof the body.
I SynchronizingRange: FP class;1l5OO-1/125sec., 1/30 sec. or under. Electronicflash;
1/60 sec.or under.M, MF class;1/30 sec.or under.
r Film Loading: By openingback cover.Acceptsany standard35mm f ilm roll in cartridge.
Easyand rapid loadingwith the multi-slottedfilm spool.
r Film AdvanceLever: Singleoperation174o.Ratchetwinding possible.
r Film Rewinding: Performedby rewind button and crank.
r Double Exposures:Possibleby operatingf ilm rewind button and crank.
r FrameCounter: Self-resettingtype activatedby openingbackcover.
r Size: 5-518"x3-5/8" x 1-314".
I Weight: 1.32lbs.-bodyonly.
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Loadinglt|ercuryBattery
The built-in exposuremeter of the Bell & Howell FD35
functions only when the mercury battery is properly
installed.
Insert a coin into the grooveof the battery compart- 1
I ment coverand turn it to the left to remove.
q Facethe centralcontact (O ) of the mercury battery
t inwardand insert.
6 Replacethe cover by turning it to the right. Be sure
J to insert the battery in the correct direction by
referring to the diagram on the compartment cover.
Otherwise,the covercannot be properly screwedin.
Before inserting,wipe the battery contactscleanof ;
t fingerprintsor stainswith a dry cloth. Otherwise,the
meter may not function due to imperfect contact, and
dirty contacts may cause corrosion and damage the
contactpointsof the camera.
A 1.3v mercurybattery shouldbe used-equivalentto E
rl Mallory PX-625, Eveready EPX-625. Life of the
batteryin normaluseis approximatelyone year.
6 When the camerais not to be usedfor a long period,
0 removethe mercury battery and keepthe camerain a
a dry place.
ntt.r one year, replacethe battery. J
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FilmWinding
The f ilm advance lever winds the f ilm, cocks the shutter,
and prepares the aperture and mirror for the next
shutter releaseall in one motion.
Turn the film advance lever until it stops. The film I
I will be advanced one frame and the shutter cocked.
The frame counter is simultaneously advanced to the
next number.
j When the shutter releasebutton is pressed,the mirror
4 flips up, the diaphragm simultaneously closes down
to the preset f/stop and the shutter operates. After the
shutter is operated, the advance lever can be wound for
the next frame.
I Winding may be done by moving the lever with
several short strokes.
I After loading the film, make another wind, because
the first winding may not be complete.
t The shutter will not function when pressing the
shutter releasebutton unless winding is completed. In
such a case,check the winding once more.
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Frame Counter
Each winding will advance the number of the frame
counter, indicating the number of pictures taken. When
the back cover is opened, the counter automatically
returns to starting position "S".
Attaching the Cable Release
An accessorycable releasecan be attachedto the FD35
by screwingit into the threadedhole in the centerof the
shutter releasebutton. The use of a cable releaseis
recommendedwhen the camerais attachedto a tripod
both for long time-exposurephotographyand telephoto-
graphy. Moreover,it is very convenientfor copy work
togetherwith a tripod or copy stand.
FDss
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ShutterandApertureAdjustment
Exposures are adjusted by the shutter and aperture. The
shutter controls the exposure time and the aperture
controls the amount of incoming light. The Bell &
Howell FD35 usesa matching needlemetering system,a
very simple method of obtaining proper exposures.
Shutter SpeedDial
Adjust the shutter speed by turning the shutter speed
dial to the desired index number. The index on the dial
shows the denominators of 1/500 sec., 1/250 sec., etc.
t The shutter speed dial does not revolve between
indexes"500" and "8".
r Be sure to set the index at a position where the
clickstop catche. In case of "B" index, adjust it to the
white dot just below the "8" index.
I "8" indicates bulb exposure, and is used whenG making expo$rres of more than one second. When the
shutter speed dial is set at "8", the shutter remains open
as long as the shutter releasebutton is pressed.
I When time expozure is necessaryto make an exposure
over an extended time, use a locking cable release.
g,E-grz, r The "60" index, equal to 1/60 secondshutter speed,is
also used for synchronizingan electronic flash unit. See
page 30.
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Aperture
The apertureis set by turning the presetaperturering to
the desiredf/stop.
r As the f/stop nurnber gets larger,the amount of light
reachingthe film plane becomescorrespondinglyless. Pre set
For each f/stop Up, the light is reduced one-half. A p e r t u r e R i n g
Accordingly, when the aperture is increasedby one
f/stop, the expozureis doubled,and when it is increased
by two f/stops the exposureis quadrupled.
r Some lenses,however, have a maximum opening
(f/stopl that is not an evenf/stop number.For example,
the f/1.8 lenshas numbersstarting1.8,2.8,4, etc. The
difference between 2.8 and 4 is a full f/stop, but the
differencebetween2.8 and 1.8 is slightlymore than one
stop. Seethe chart below.
r The ratio between the aperture and the amount of
exposure,usingf /2 asthe basis,is as followsi
f/stop:
1.21.41.8 2 2.8 3.5 4 5.6 I 1 1 16 22
ExposureRatio:
3 21.25 1 112 113 114 118 1/16 1132 1/64 11128
I The presetaperture ring can also be set betweentwo
f/stops.
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Automatic Control of Aperture
In the caseof the FD or FL lens,the field-of-viewcan
always be seen through the viewfinderat full aperture
opening even after the f/stop has been set with the
presetaperture ring. Set the desiredf/stop on the preset
aperturering to the index. The diaphragmwill close
down to the presetf/stop only for the instant that the
shutter is released.Except for that instant, the dia-
phragmremainsfully open.
Manual Control of Aperture
BV pressingthe stoppeddown functioningleverand 1
I turning the presetaperturering,the diaphragmcan be
closeddown to any f/stop and the depth of field at the
time of shutter releasecan be checked.Whenthe leveris
resetto its originalposition,the diaphragmagainreturns
to maximumopening.
r The aperture is manually stoppeddown also when
performing close-up photography and macro-
photography.
q When an accessorysuch as an extensiontube is used
4 between the lens and the camera body, turn the
automatic aperturelever of the lens counter-clockwise
afl the way and set the manuallock leverat"L" position
before mounting the lens.This manuallock lever locks
the automatic apertureleverand the diaphragmcan be
L o c k L c v r : r openedor closedby turning the presetaperturering. For
releasingthe lever,return the manual lock leverto the
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I Referto page34 concerningdepth of field. RelationshipBetween
the Shutter,Diaphragm,
When an FD lens exceptthe FD 50mm F1.8 is usedand and Mirror
manual control of aperture is required,turn the auto-
matic/manual aperture lever of the lens counter-
clockwiseuntil it is automaticallylocked.The aperture
can be openedor closedby turning the presetaperture
ring. For releasingthe lever,turn it clockwise.
Press the shutter M ir r or begins
release button. to snap up.
T he shutter clicks. M ir r or is up.
The diaphragm closes
down to preset f/stop.
The diaphragm returns Mirror returns to
to m axim um opening. for m er position.
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UsingBuilt-inExposureMeter
The Bell & Howell FD35 provides the most accurate
light measurement possible with its unique TTL
(Through-The-Lens) system. The built-in exposure
meter, which is of matching needle type, is coupled to
the ASA film speed scale, shutter speed dial and preset
aperture ring.
The CdS photocell of the exposure meter is located
on the upper position of the eye piece and in thd
rear of the pentagonalprism. The averagelight metering
system enables accurate measurement of the main
subject even in backlight.w r The correction of the full aperture opening of the
lens is performed automatically. Therefore, the ope-
ration does not change regardlessof the speed of the lens
used.
r Due to the characteristics of the CdS photocell, the
movement of the meter needle may occasionally become
I Metering at "8" on the shutter speed dial is not @ slack, owing to changesin the degree of light.
possiblewith the built-in exposure meter, because"8" is
used for long exposuresover one second.
r Always use a lens hood when shooting against the
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Set the ASA film speedscaleto the speedof the film
beingused.Film speedsare normallyshownon the f ilm
box coverand/or explanatorysheet.
Lift and turn the film speedset ring around the shutter
speeddial. lf the film is ASA 100, for example,make
the correct setting by showing "100" in the small
window.
r The following film speedsmay be used:
(32) (40) (64) (80) (125)(160) (250)(320)
ASA 25 50 . 100 200
D I N 1 5 1 8 2 1 2 4
(16)(17) (19)(20) l22l l23l (25)(26)
(500)(6,rc) (1000)(1250) (2000)
400 800 1600 27 30 33 tL
(28) (29) (31) (32) (34)
Figures in parenthesesrepresent intermediate film
speeds.
t When "25" appearsin the smallwindow, this is as far
as the film speedsetting ring will turn to the left. The \ white dot at the right extremity indicatesASA 2000.
Q*'
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ExposureSettings
Full Aperture Metering
Full aperturemeteringcan be performedwith an FD
lenswhich hasan aperturesignalleverand pin.
II S.t the shutterspeeddial at the desiredspeed.
6 Face the cameratowards the subject,look into the
Z view-finder,and check the position of the meter
needleand apertureneedle.
r The meter needleis coupledto the film and shutter
speeds,and movesverticallyaccordingto the brightness
of the subject.The apertureneedle,with a round circle,
is coupledto the presetaperturering of the FD lens.
q Turn the presetaperturering and align the aperture
rf needlewith the meterneedle.
r In the caseof f/stop priority, turn the shutter speed
dial and alignthe meterneedlewith the apertureneedle.
Be sure to set the shutterspeeddial at the click-stopped
,l positions. lf the apertureneedledoesnot alignwith the meter .l;
,I thatneedlethe shutterby turningspeedtheis presetnot properlyapertureset.ring,In thisit meanscase,
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I The moving range of the aperture needle inside the
viewfinder changesaccording to the lens speed.And the t"'a'"o'' aperture needle will not always move vertically the full
length between the coupling limit marks. Then the
shutter speed should be changed when the apertu re A p e r t u r e \Y/N e e d l e
needlecannot be alignedwith the meter needle. M e t e r I n d e x
q When the shutter is set on the high speed side, the
U meter needle moves downward. When it is set at a Meter Needle Moving Downward
slower speed, the needle moves upward. When the
shutter is set at a slow speed outside the meter coupling I range, the meter needle swings all the way up and the
red signal appears at the bottom of the viewfinder, and
metering is not possible even if the f/stop is changed.
When the red signal appears and metering cannot be performed, use a flash unit or high-speedfilm. Refer to o
"Coupling Range of Built-in Exposure Meter" on
page 22.
I Select a faster shutter speed when the meter needle Correct Exposure
swings all the way up, and a slower speedwhen it swings
all the way down.
r Since the shutter speed dial cannot be set at the
intermediate positions, the shutter speed priority
method is recommended when exposure accuracy is a
crucial factor. @
I ln photography under back-light conditions, reduce
the film speedby one-half or open the f/stop by one full R e d S i g n a l
number after metering.
Outside the Coupling Range
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Stopped-Down Metering When usinga lenshavingno full aperturemeteringsignal such as FL lenses,metering should be performed by stopping down the lens. Stoppeddown metering is performed by pressingthe stopped-downfunctioning lever. S"t the shutter speeddial at the desiredspeed. I Face the camera towards the subject, look into the 1 6 view-finder,and pressthe stopped-downfunctioning lener. The aperture needle will point to the lower coupling limit mark and only the meter needleremains. Turn the preset aperture ring and make the meter 2 u needlestop at the meter index in the viewfinder. I In the case of f/stop priority, adjustments can be madewith the shutterspeeddial. I lf the meter needleis pointingabovethe meter index .| and cannot be matchedby closingthe presetaperture ring and meteringcannotbe performed,turn the shutter speed dial to the faster side. lf the meter needle is pointing below the meter index and cannot be matched by opening the preset aperture ring, turn the shutter sped dial to the slower side. When the red signal appears,us a flashunit or high-speedfilm.View original page 22
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ViewingandFocusing Composition Thg exact picture imageto be photographedcan be seen on the focusing screenof the viewfinderwithout any parallax. This enablesyou to determine the exact compositionof your scenebefore pressingthe shutter releasebutton. Focusing The center circular section of the viewfinder is a microprismscreenrangefindermade up of microscopic prismsfor fast and precisefocusing. While looking through the viewfinder, revolve the focusingring. lt is in focus when the image in the rangefinder becomessharpand clear.View original page 24
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Hold the camera f irm ly in order to take a clear pictu re.
Hold the camera either in a vertical or horizontal
position, look through the viewfinder, and focus. Then
press the shutter releasebutton gently. The following
stepsare important.
Hold the camera snugly in both hands. The camera 1
t should be pressedf irmly to your cheek or forehead.
O When the camera is in a horizontal position, both
L elbows should be firmly pressedagainstthe body, and
when in a vertical position, one elbow at leastshould be
restingagainstthe body.
o Hold your breath and pressthe shutter releasebutton
J with a smooth, steady stroke. Otherwise, you will
havea blurred picture.
ll When using a telephoto lens and /or slow shutter
speeds below 1l3O sec., the use of a tripod and cable
releaseis recommended.
I When taking pictures against the light, always use a
lens hood.
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FilmLoading
The Bell & Howell FD35 acceptsany standard35mm
film roll in cartridgefor daylightloading.Alwaysavoid
loadingfilm in directsunlight.
1 Raisethe film rewindcrankand pull it all the way up.
I the coverwill riseslightly.
I Open the cover fully. Face the film cartridge as
4 illustrated,and insert it into the cartridgecompart-
ment. Push the film rewind crank back into its former
position.The crank fork will slip into the axis of the
film cartridge.ln casethe crank does not fully return,
turn it slightlyto the left or right.
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