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Ciro 35 User manual
User manual for Ciro 35. 12 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Brand
- Graflex
- Model / document
- Ciro 35
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 12
- File size
- 1.8 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
- Document date
- Not specified in catalog
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1. OPEN THE CAMERA
On the bottom of the camera you will find a latch
marked "Open" and "Lock."
Turn the latch counter clockwise to "Open" position.
2. REMOVE CAMERA BACK
Hold camera in left hand, as shown.
With the fingers and thumb of the right hand gripping
the bottom edge, slide out the camera back.
3. INSERT FILM
Insert film cassette in the film compartment. Make
sure fork on end of winding shaft engages cross
member in spool.
When film is drawn out the film perforations should
engage sprockets.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
4. THREAD FILM
Thread the end of the film into slot in the take-up
spool.
Push sufficient film. through so that it will lock
securely in position when the spool is turned.
5. START FILM
Push down film release button and turn "Wind" knob
until both sprockets engage the film as shown.
If necessary, push button dawn the second time, and
turn until film is secure on take-up spool.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
6. REPLACE CAMERA BACK
Place the camera back in position as shown. Make
sure edges are in the run ways and that the spring on
inside of back clears the film.
Push the back into position and lock.
7. ADVANCE FILM
To bring film into position for the first picture:
1. Turn "Wind" knob until it stops.
2. Push down film release button and turn "Wind"
knob until it stops again.
3. Push down release and "Wind" once more.
8. SET EXPOSURE COUNTER
Set exposure counter dial by rotating it until the first
notch following "0" is opposite the index mark.
Thereafter the counter will, automatically turn with
the "wind" knob, to show the number of the next
picture.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
9. SET LENS APERTURE
On the bottom edge of the shutter is on indicator
which controls the size of the lens opening.
Study the exposure guide on page 8, and set indicator
for the desired speed.
10. SET SHUTTER SPEEDS
On the top edge of the shutter there's an indicator and
numbers which straw the various shutter speeds ("T"
stands for Time, "B" for Bulb exposure).
Study Exposure Guide on page 8, and set indicator for
proper shutter speed.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
11. FOCUS THE CAMERA
Holding the camera about 2 or 3 inches from the eye,
sight the subject through the small window.
Move the focusing lever up or down until the split-
image merges.
12. FOCUS CAMERA
When the image you see through the small window is
split as shown above the lens is out of focus.
Adjust the focusing lever until the two sections of the
image form on unbroken outline.
13. FOR HORIZONTAL PICTURES
Use Range Finder as in Steps 11 and 12.
Hold camera horizontally as shown.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
14. FOR VERTICAL PICTURES
Use Range Finder as in Steps 11 and 12.
Hold camera vertically as shown.
Models R and S are equipped with Alphux self-
winding shutters and you have only to flip the shutter
release to take a picture.
Model T is equipped with Rapax set-and-release
type shutter and there is a Set lever which must be
pushed up before snapping the release lever.
15. REWIND FILM
After all exposures are made rewind the | film
into the original cartridge. First lift the "Wind"
knob and turn slightly until it stays up.
Turn the "Rewind" knob in the direction of the
arrow. Film is all rewound when the counter
dial stops turning.View original page 8Page 10 · Read text
18. USE CABLE RELEASE
The cable release screws into the shutter and is
recommended for use when camera is on a
tripod.
Use the regular shutter trip when the camera is
hand held.
Ciro Cameras use 'Wollensak Lenses exclusively. These lenses are of the highest quality and are coated for
maximum efficiency..
It is important that they be kept free from dust and dirt. Clean gently with lens tissue; avoid touching the glass
with your fingers.
19. ATTACH THE FLASH
The accessory
clip on the top
of the camera
accommodates
the flash gun.
Slip it on or
take it off in a
jiffy as shown.
20. TAKE FLASH PICTURES
Goad flash pictures are easy. With the loaded gun in position on camera, snap just as you would for regular
pictures.
FOR SUPER-ACCURATE FOCUSING
On all photographic work requiring extreme accuracy, it is advisable to follow the attached chart closely. Under
ordinary circumstances simply use the indicator on camera.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE FOR 2" FOCUS LENSES (50.8 mm.) MINIATURE CAMERAS CIRCLE OF CONFUSION 1/500 INCH.View original page 11
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Illustration below shows one of the five famous Ciroflex models, made by the makers of Ciro 35.View original page 12
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