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CALUMET 4x5 Roll Film User manual
User manual for CALUMET 4x5 Roll Film. 3 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Calumet
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- CALUMET 4x5 Roll Film
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- User manual
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- English
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N. Y. SALFSROOM
S U I T E 3 5 0 2
E M P I R E S T A T E B L D G
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CALIFORIiIIASALES DIV.
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LOS ANGELiS. CAI.IFORNIA 90035
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Specificoiions ond Op"roting Detoils INSTRUCTIONSF()RUSE(lF The Calumet roll holder is dimensionedto the specifica-
tions for ASA sheet film holders. It will fit any sheet film CALUMETR(ILLFILMHOLDERcameraaccepting 4xb sheet film holders. The 2r/ax23/efor-
nnatis proportional to 4x5 and 8x10" paper. There is no (lR lost image area in enlarging. FOR220 120R(ILLFILM
IMPROVED SHARPNESSTHROUGH ACCURATE FILM MODELC.2 POSITIONING- RolI film devices ind camerasfrequently
Generol Description develop extreme cunrature of the film and buckling in the
The CalumetCrZ holderis constructedaroundthe general aperaturearrea. This is due to the reverse curl coming off
the roll which "forms a set" when time periods elapsedinensions of a standard sheet film holder. Therefore it
betweenexposures.may be inserted into view or press camerasin the manner
of a sheet film holder. It also has locking grooves for
Since the film arrives in a straight line$gF- the supplycamerasusing the sliding bar type of locking system. The 'spool, the Calumetroll holder producesa minimumof cur-roll holder will fit 4x5" camerassuch as the Linhof, the
Speedand Crown Graphics - various models, the Calumet vature effect. The rcverse bend occurs on\ after the
exposure has been rnadeand the frlm is being returned toview cameras,Kodak Master View cameras,Burke & James
the supply spool. Tlacking of the film is by the edges.spring back cameras,the Busch Pressman,and other canF
A light line will appear on the margin of the film producederas accepting standad 4x5" sheet film holders.
by_thet qsl[&_gt$#trIghain the film properlyin 'I'hrs the plane of EEus. occurs
IMPORTANT! This holder is designedfor either standard
120 frlm or the new 220 long length film. 220 fllm has a
Ropidwind knobcounter Ionger paper leader for light protection and is spooled
for 120 or 220 filn. without paper backing. Looding proceduresore not lhe
some os 120 film. Read instructions carefully before
loading 220 film.
INSTRUCTIONSFOR LOADINGI20 FILM
- l0 EXPOSURES- 2 l/4 x 2 3/4
Inserts like o cut film
holder.
$ Before loading, make certain that the counter is in
neutral (free wheeling) position. Counter is in free
wheeling position when amow is located between 20
and S as shown in photograph. Holding down on re-On certain models of the epeed Graphic, the protruding lip on
the epring back will touch the film magazine casting on the roll lease bufi,on allows counter to be advanced without
holder. The roll holder may be inserted into theee camerae by stopping at each frame.
allowing the spring back to ride up onto the side of the casting.
This condition may be corrected by filing off a portion of this lip
or using the sliding bar locke provided on this type of camera. €) Op"n back and remove take-up spool. Place film in
When using spring back on Speed Graphics having Ektalite field lower supply position by engaging end of spool to
lenses: Ineert C-2 roll holder 1,/3 into epring back. Hold spring pivot on spring and applying pressureso as to engage
back with thumb at upper right hand corner pressing against C-2 the second or fixed pivot.holder so as to bring spring back parallel to holder. Push holder
in. This will prevent scratching of Eld,alite field lens from lead-
ing edge of holder. ALWAYSLOAD I2O FILM IN SUBDUEDLIGHTView original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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I NSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Insert paper leader, black side down, under movable ing the release button momentarily allows advance to
pressure plate. Insert take-up spool. PuIl enough next exposure. Do not hold down on release button.
Ieader until the end of the leader may be engagedin
the take-up spool. T\un film advance until starting
arrow on back of paper is centeredin openinglocated After 10th exposure, hold release button down and
in pressureplate. wind up paper leader. Film wilt be properly wound on
the spool when frame counter reads 18. Proper adjust-
Close back. T\rrn counter wheel stightly until it stops ment of hold down spring is indicated when hold down
ttStt position. spring on take-up spool is lightly touching the paper at
backing of a fully wound up roll. IMPORTANT! AI-
Advance frlm the first frame by turning winding knob. ways load 120 frlm in subdued light conditions. Load-
The counter automatically stops at frame 1. Each ing of back in bright sunlight will result in fogging
additional ftame is automatically positioned. Press- of first frame.
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Before looding moke certoin counter For 120 film, line up orrowin pressure Engogepoper leoder in toke'up spool
is in neutrol position (between20 qnd piote hole. For220 line up doitecl-line open ond close hold down boil overp
r r s " ) . ond fof low speciolinstructionslor2N. toke-up.
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 220 FILM 20 EXPOSURES
IMPORTANT! 220 frlm has a longer paper leader and BRIGHT LIGHT LOADING PROCEDURE: D0 film mav be
hailer. Follow inshuctions carefully on loading. There loaded in bright sunlight without fear of fogging. The pro-
are two proceduresallowable. One is a fast loading pro- cedure is as follows:
cedurewhich mayb followed in subduedlight. The second
is a procedurewhich may be followed in bright sunlight o. Line the dotted line running across the paper backing
to allow extra leader protection. in the opening of the pressure plate. The dotted line
appears approximately \Yz" bfore the normal starting
FAST LOADINGPROCEDUREFOR 220 FILM arrow and therefore affords extra protection. Close the
a. Follow general instructions for L20 film. Line up back. T\rrn the film advance knob five complete revolu'
starting anow on paper backing with leoding edge of lions before energizing the counter. Turn the counter
pressureplate rather than hole in pressureplate as for to '3S" and advance to first frame.
120 frlm.
b. Close back. Do not engage Turn film winding GROUND GLASS MASK: A plastic mask is furnished with
knob 2 complete turns. (This"o,inrur.must be done before each roll holder for the camera ground glass. This may be
counterwheel is set to"S". Alocating mark is stamped located under the glound glass retaining clips. You will
on top of the winding knob). Turn counter wheel to find a mask for hand cameras are available for the 2%x23A
"S" start. Advancefilm to first frame in normal manner. format from the camera manufacturer. These are suitable
for use on the Calumet roll holder.
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neutral position after the 20th exposure. Approximately
15 revolutions of the film advance knob are sufficient PROCESSINGEQUIPMENT: Reels, processing tanks and
to wind up the protective paper trailer. The wind-up of reel racks for 372gallon tanks are available to process 220
hailer will be indicated by a complete absenceof ten- film. These are listed in the Calumet camera catalog avail-
sion on the windingknobplus about five additional furns. able on request.View original page 3Related documents and language editions
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