Boots Comet IIS User manual

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                BOOTS COMET  II S .   .
       .    . is precision-made in one of Europe's most modern camera works. It has a
      handsomely-styled,  all-rnetal body, with a fine finish and matching performance.
      The eye-level viewfinder is exceptionally clear and the shutter release comes easily
      to hand with a balance nicely calculated to minimise camera movement and ensure
      sharp pictures.

                     An exceptional lens
      The lens has two apertures,  f 19 arrd f 116, artd is 'bloomed'-unusual refinements
     in an inexpensivc camera, and features which will help you to produce even better
      pictures; the family of which the Comet II S is the latest model, already holds the
      reputation for superb pictures. It focuses too, further assurance of needle-sharpness at
       all distances down to 3 feet.

                         Indoor Pictures with 'FLASH'
      The Comet II S is a round-the-clock camera; it takes indoor snaps at any time
     of day or night with easy-to-use  'flash'.
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The Comet II S takes popular 127 size fiIlrn
  The lens has two apertures,  f 19 andf 176,and the shutter works at l150th second.
with provision for bricf-time exposure.

                          Simple to use
  Adiusting the comet II S for the right exposure is quite simple. \ffhen rhe camera
is loaded with a black and white film, such as Ilford Selochrome or I(odak verichrome
Pan, use.//16 when the sun is shining or./;9 on a cloudy day or iate evening-see
exposure table on following page.

                           Colour too .  .
   successful colour photographs may be taken in strong direct summer sunlight
with the comet II S when loaded with a colour film such as Kodak Kodacolor or
Ektachrome-use //9 in bright sunshine, as in exposure table overleaf. (Kodacolor film
gives colour negatives from which colour prints are made, whilst Ektachrome gives
colour transparencies-any branch of Boots The chemists will be pleased to eive
you full details).

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                               Exposure Table

                                              Bright Sun     Cloudy


                       Verichrome Pan
                                                           f 116          fle                        Selochrome


                        Kodacolor
                                                  fte
                      Ektachrome

                      Get to know your Comet Il s
        This booklet is intended to introduce you and your Comet II S. Read it through
      carefully-a  little time spent in familiarising yourself with its operation will be well
      rewarded in the results you will get.
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l. Film winder         4. Focusing lens mount        7. Body-opening catch
2. Shutter release       5. Lens aperture control        8. Viewfinder
3. Flash contact        6. Time exposure lever         9. Accessory shoe

Insert the film into the
left-hand chamber, and
turn the retaining plun-
ger allowing  it to engage
the end of the film spool.
Break the seal on the film, and unwind a few
inches. With your thumb, keep a gentle
pressure on the film to prevent it unwinding
further as you . .  .

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Turn the winding knob
and watch the window in
the back of the camera.
After a few turns some
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letters, will appear at
which stage wind slowly
to ensure that the Figure
l,  which follows immediately afterwards,
comes into the centre of the window. There are
just three more important operations before
you are ready to take your first picture  .

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LENS TUBI]
Pull out the lens tube to its limit
(approx. I in.) and turn it clockwise
as far as it will go (approx. i  in.).
The shutter will not function
until this has been done.


EXPOSURI]
Set the correct aperture (see Exposure
Table) by rotating the Lens Aper-
ture Control at the base of the lens
turret.

F OCUSING
Measure or estimate the
distance in feet between
camera and subiect and
rotate the lens until the
appropriate distance  is
set against the arrowhead on the lens mount.
You will notice that the figures are engraved
so as to be read with the back of the camera
towards you-its natural position.


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 'I'AKIN(;'l'III:                           I'I(;-I't'ItI:
Grip the camera with one hand at either
end, fingers at the front, thumbs at the
back, with the right index finger resting
lightly on the shutter release. Bring the
camera up to eye-level, and as it is impor-
tant to hold it absolutely still at the time of
taking,  it will help to hold it against cheek
and nose for support and.to keep your
elbows against your body. Your eye should
be as close to the viewfinder as possible so
that the front frame of the viewfinder is
clearly seen. Compose rhe subject in the
viewfinder as you want it to appear in the
finished picture, hold your breath for an
instant, and gently and s-m-o-o-t-h-l-y
depress the shutter release.

WINDING-ON
       Your picture is now safely recorded, and you should immediately wind on to the
      next number in readiness for the next exposure, whether you are going to take it nowil
      or not. Make a habit of this and you will avoid the annoyance of taking two pictures
     on one piece of film (double exposure).i
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                 UNLOADING THE FILMD
        After taking the last picture on the film, wind on until you see the end of thed
il     protective paper pass the window; then open the back of the camera, hold the film
      with thumb and finger while you pull out the film winding knob and give it a half-turn
Io     to secure it. The film should then be removed immediately, without being allorved to
       unroll, and sealed by means of the gummed strip provided.

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FLASH PICTURES
Flash is simple to use and gives consistently
good results because you are not dependent
on the vagaries of the weather; inexpensive
flash bulbs available from Boots ensure
that you have the right amount of light
just where and when you want it. Boots
are specialists in 'flash' and will be pleased
to tell you all about it.
  The Comet II S is a fine 'flash' camera.
It has a built-in shoe on top into which the
flashgun fits, and a special contact in the
shutter to fire the bulb as you take the
picture. Simply  fit the gun into the camera
and connect the lead on the flashgun to the
contact, put a bulb into the gun and take
your picture in the normal way. You will
be delighted with the pictures you get both
indoors and outdoors when the light would
otherwise be too poor for picture-taking.

SIMPLE
FLASH GUIDE                                 Bulb No. I   Bulb No.5
Use Aperture f/9                Verichrome Pan                                                                    12 to 14 ft.                                   Selochrome         6to8ft.
                                  Kodacolor          4to5ft.     7to8ft.                                Ektachrome
    The table above shows the distance the flashgun should be from the subject.
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good for Enprints-tle^large-size big-value pictures illustratEd opposite. We iuggest
 you take your exposed film to any branch of-Boots and ask for 'Eh-prints'.
           COLOUR TRANSPARENCIES
  The Comet II S gives S_uperslide size transparencies and they can be individually
mounted for protection and ease of handling in-Superslide holderi. These are availabll
from Boots who also have a fine range of viewers, projectors and screens.
             CARE OF THE CAMERA
  . A case will help to keep your Comet II S free from dust, and protect  it at the sametime. Owing to the                           nature of the coating, the lens itrouta be dusted only with                        -specialthe softest materiai-an often-washed handkerchief or, preferably, a special lens
bruslrr available from Boots. The camera requires no btirer mainienance and you
should rrot attempt-to mak_e adjustments yourself; Boots will be very pleased to
undertake any which may become necessary.

ACCE S SORIES
  Boots stock the following range of accessories for the Comet  II S and will be
pleased to show them to you and explain their use.
                          Ever-Readv Case
  Invaluable for protecting your camera, and the most convenient method of carrying
it. No need to remove the camera when taking pictures.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 r'                                     Lcr''    I '
  Cuts out unwanted light and improves most pictures. Screws into lens mount.
                          Light Yellow Filter
  Brings out the clouds in landsiapes. Screws into the lens mount and is itself threaded
to take the lens hood above.
                           Ultra Violet Filter
  Improves most colour pictures. Can be left permanently in position.
                             Close-up Lens
  For pictures closer than three feet. Is interchangeable with the filter above or can
be supplied in similar screw-in holder.
                            Accessory Case   .
  To take Lens Hood and Filter. Fits onto carrying case strap.
                            Cable Release
   Specially useful to eliminate camera movement. Screws into shutter release.
                                Tripod
  Keeps the camera absolutely steady. Screws into special 'bush' in camera base.

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               To help get better pictures . .  .
  Hold the camera very still and squeeze the shutter gently to avoid 'camera-shake'
 in your picture. Most photographs look better when the sun is shining from behind
 you or over your shoulder and this is most necessary when using colour. Never let
 the sun shine directly into the lens-use a lens hood.
  Avoid taking outdoor pictures in deep shade and in the early morning and late
 evening unless you use flash to light up your subject. Flash is useful even in sunlight
 to relieve the deep shadows from forehead and nose which often obscure detail in faces.
  Do not try to take pictures of subjects moving quickly across the front of the
 camera.
   'Close-ups' of people, and animals, make especially effective pictures and because
 the Comet II S focuses as close as three feet it is ideal for them. \fhen taking close-ups
 always allow a little more space over the subject's head in the viewfinder than you
 think you need-this compensates for the slightly different position of the viewfinder
 in relation to the lens.
. . . and make sure the nurrber of the film is in the centre of the window
                      when winding on.

Take good care of your negatives
  Your negatives are precious-often irreplaceable-and you will want to have
reprints and enlargements from your favourites. They should be kept where they
will be safe from dust and scratches. A Negative Album, available from Boots, is ideal.

                       Mounting your Prints
  Photograph Albums, always fascinating to browse through, are the best means of
keeping snapshots orderly and safe. Boots have the finest range in the country to
choose from, together with all mounting and titling accessories.

                      Care of Colour Slides
   Protect them by mounting them in Superslide Holders. A Slide Storage Box affords
additional protection as well as providing a convenient form of filing. Boots have a
fine range at all prices.

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