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Bolsey B2 User manual

User manual for Bolsey B2. 6 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.

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Bolsey
Model / document
Bolsey B2
Document type
User manual
Language
English
Pages
6
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1.8 MB
Category
Film cameras
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DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE FOR
BOLSEY-WOLLENSAK 44MM F:3.2 LENS

For Average work use indicators on Camera, J ae te 7 ealio mn ally fen ots
Use this table for precision work.
TF FOCUSNG LEVERS SET AT DISTANCE SHOWN IN FAST COLUIN THIN ATE
“Suites wie IN sath FOCUS BETWEEN THE DISTANCES INDICATED.

(IN FEET AND INCHES) IN THE COLUMN BELOW THE LENS APERTURE

SETTING (F STOP) 35MM CAMERA

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Sarr eared Exclusive “No-Double-Exposure” Device

Ea EET Fost #:3.2 Anostigmot Lens, Coated, Color-Corrected
ptastsstarl Aluminum high precision die-cast body

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TABLE BASED ON A CIRCLE OF CONFUSION OF .002"

6 Good Tips

Be gentle with your camera. Never force it
Use leather ever-ready case — protect your camera,

front of finders or of lens.
‘Avoid fingerprints on lens — they reduce sharpness
Clean lens when needed. Use only optical tes.
Before you go on that important trip, check your camera
fs you would your car. Actuate the shutter at least ton
times. See that it opens and closes regularly. Work the film
transport. See that it operater tmoothly. If you ore in doubt,
have your camera factory-checked. Send it to

BOLSEY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
18 East 25th Steet, New York 10, N. ¥. ; F
Attention: Service Dep't Bolsey Corporation of America

2O.AL-Rev. 352 Printed U.S.A. (One of the Finer Names in Photography
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THE CAMERA

5. CLOSE CAMERA
Bo sure the film is riding straight in its channel, then reploc
camera cover by sliding it gently over the film until the upper edge

LOADING

Use any 35mm black ond white or color film in standard cartridges
fof 20 oF 36 frames. Load your Camera in subdued light.

Note: When the film is not in the camera the Wind Knob and Frome

ni Tocs. Do nt force the Knob. If i

not turn freely, lift it and then turn
sure oll film slack is token up. If slack is
sill present after first winding, repeat

slips into position. Turn the lock. Seo figure 3.

Sree acT i tated ser tec Penh tey ——& WIND UP POSED ru wanes
wil roan extended, Ti il vet ow fom baling tht Now rng tw fn in pston forth fet expoue te
camera, the Wind Knob will be blocked and will not turn. manner: Lift Wind Knob and turn slightly in the direction of the
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ing nrg do tach Set frame outer (low Wind Kao, Se
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Seton of he cera ete eon fhe 1s the aw the Wind Ko,
sre it eer oy stg pe Sr aunyarence
—o— * Set film indicator (back of comera) by moving
INSERT ru canraioge citer Ered ge Sa or he peo
Insert the film cartridge in the recess below film now in your camera. A blank space
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ATTACH FILM LEADER TO TAKE.UP SPOOL Srelaings cn page 4 ond you're reody to
Turn Wind Knob until tongue (or slot on some ee ees wot oer toate AL THE
Tom Wie Kb vl ng ost 2n one Sedoy eu" vt tw All DHE
inading edge deeply under the tongue, (or THO, CCHS, the fra roleasing the no-
ihe wa) malig tire he he sage shh deticazanre lew the second, ping
film rests against the bottom (outer) flange of "IND fta
fim rt ssi he Eee 1a, Wino it FoR Next exposune
hor eking sth pcre Fhe Wind Knob
4 AUGN FILM ON SPROCKET 4 Gin eds fh ono
Agni tn thar he perforations othe WP Speedin SS Th winds het,
fim" wit engage wit the ath of he etna he conto ond soe se
‘orotate fm doe nt eel, Tre ior for he at Sgr
teSWind ab in the Sscon of te oa 11, BOUBLE Exe0SURE AN ts PREVENTION

Winding film also retracts the no-double-exposure
when extended, prevents a double exposure. I you desire o
double exposure, donot wind the film and push in the spring
loaded piston. It will free the release lever and allow you to click
the shutter. (see illus. pg. 67.)
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