Comet-S User manual

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            BOOTS COMET-S...
...isprecision-madeinoneofEurope'smostmoderncameraworks.The
handsomely styled, beautifully finished, all-metal body is matched by a fine
p.ifor-*"e to make the Comet-S the foremost camera of its kind.
  The eye-level viewfinder is exceptionally clear and the shutter release comes
easily to hand with a balance nicely calculated to minimise camefa movement
and ensure sharP Pictures.
                 An excePtional lens
  The lens is 'bloomed'-211  111115ual refinement in an inexpensive camera, and
one which has helped the Comet-S to make a wide reputation for superb pictures'
 It focuses too, furttrer assurance of needle-sharp pictures at all distances down
to 3 feet.
                   Indoor Pictures with 'FLASH'
  The comet-s  is a round-the-clock qrmera;  it takes indoor snaps at any time
of day or night with easy-to-use 'flash"
                  Small Camera-Big Pictures
   Sfith the Comet-S bigger pictures cost less. Sixteen Enprints-the  size of the
 picnrre on page }-for *tti"tr you need only one film, are cheaper than sixteen
 normal snapshots taken with an ordinary box camera; true economy.

BOOTS COMET.S...
. . . is preiision-made in one of Europe's most modern camera works. The
handsomely styled, beautifully finished, all-metal body is matched by a fine
performance to make the Comet-S the foremost camera of its kind.
  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                 ffi
  The lens is 'bloomed'-311 111111sua1 refinement in an inexpensive camera, and
one which has helped the Comet-S to make a wide reputation for superb pictures.              M It focuses too, further assurance of needle-sharp pictures at all distances down
to 3 feet.
                   Indoor Pictures with 'FLASH'
  The Comet-S is a round-the-clock camera; it takes indoor snaps at any time
of day or night with easy-to-use  'flash'.
                  Small Cam,era-Big Pictures
   $7ith the Comet-S bigger pictures cost less. Sixteen Enprints-the  size of the
picnrre on page 3-for which you need only one film, are cheaper than sixteen
normal snapshots taken with an ordinary box camera; true economy.

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l.  Film winder                                 6.  Body opening catch
2.  Shutter release                              7.  View6nder
3.  Flash contact                                8.  Film retaining plunger
L   Focusing lens mount                      9.  Accessory shoe
).  Time exposure lever

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     LOADING THE FILM         d
   Slide down the catch atrhe side of the camera,
and gently open the back. Lift up the film
retaining plunger and give it a quarter turn
when it will stay retracted.

fnsert the film into the left-
   hand chamber, turn the re-
     taining plunger and allow it to
   engage the end of the film
    spool. Break the seal on the
''    film, and unwind a few inches. \fith your thumb,
    keep a gentle pressure on the film to prevent it
    unwinding as you thread it through the wider
    of the two slots in the take-up spool in the
    right-hand chamber.

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              Turn the winding knob to
                  take up any slack, and then
                   one more whole turn to secure
the film, making sure that it is feeding evenly e
on to the spool and is not running up against
one of the flanges, and that it is riding smoothly
over the two rollers. Close the back of the
camera and fasten the catch.

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               FOCUSING
                                                                                                            '.,
                   Measure or estimate the dis-
                  tance in feet between camera
              and subject and rotate the
lens until the appropriate distance is set against
the red mark on the lens mount.
  You will notice that the figures are engraved
so as to be read with the back of the qlmera
towards you-its natural position.

TAKING THE PICTURE
  For upright pictures, 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
important 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 the 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.

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  For horizontal pictures, hold the camera
like this.
  Your picture is now safely recorded, and
you should immediately wind on in
readiness for the next exposure whether
you :re going to take it now or not. Make a
habit of this and you will avoid the annoy-
ance of taking two pictures on one piece of
film (double exposure).

WINDING ON
        For the first picture the Figure I was in the left-hand window; for the second,
        turn the winder until the same Figure I appears in the centre of the right-hand window.
      For the third exposure the Figure 2 should be in the centre of the left-hand window
       again and for the fourth it should be in the centre of the right-hand window; and so
       on until you have taken the sixteenth picture when the Figure 8 will be in the right-hand
      window.
                UNLOADING THE FILM
         After taking the last picture on the film, wind on until you see the end of the
       protective paper pass both windows; then open the back of the caf,-nera, hold the film
       with thumb and finger while you pull out the film winding knob by giving  it a half-turn.
     The film should then be removed immediateln without being allowed to unroll, and
       sealed by means of the gummed suip provided.




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                      WINDING ON
        For the first picture the Figure I was in the left-hand window; for the second,
        turn the winder until the same Figure I appears in the centre of the right-hand window.
      For the third exposure the Figure 2 should be in the centre of the left-hand window
       again and for the fourth it should be in the centre of the right-hand window; and so
       on until you have taken the sixteenth picture when the Figure 8 will be in the right-hand
      window.
                 UNLOADING THE FILM
         After taking the last picture on the film, wind on until you see the end of the
L,      protective paper pass both windows; then open the back of the carnera, hold the film
       with thumb and finger while you pull out the film winding knob by giving  it a half-turn.
     The film should then be removed immediately, without being allowed to unroll, and
       sealed by means of the gummed strip provided.

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    FLASH PICTURES
  Flash is simple to use, and gives con-
sistently 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 iust where and when you
want it. Boots are specialists in 'flash' and
will be pleased to tell you all about  it.
The Comet-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
flash 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.

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          DEVELOPING AND PRINTING
  Boots Developing and Printing Service has a nation-wide reputation and is especially
good for Enprints-the  large-size, big-value pictures illusuated opposite. S(/e suggest
you take your exposed film to any branch of Boots and ask for 'Enprints'.


            CARE OF THE CAMERA
 A case will help to keep your Comet-S free from dust, and protect  it at the same
time.
  Owing to the special nature of the coating the lens should be dusted only with
the softest material-an often-washed handkerchief or, preferably, a special lens
brush, available from Boots.
  The camera requires no other maintenance and you should not attempt to make
adjustments yourself; Boots will be very pleased to undertake any which may become
necessary.

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                 ACCESSORIES
. Boots stock the following range of accessories for the Comet-S and will be pleased
to show them to you and explain their use.
                       Ever-Ready Case
  Invaluable for protecting your camera, and the most convenient method of carrying
it. No need to remove the camera when taking pictures.
                                l-ens  I lootl
  Cuts out unwanted light and improves most pictures. Screws into lens mount.
                          Light Yellow Filter
  Brinss out rhe clouds in landscapes. Screws into the lens mount and is itself
threadJd to take the lens hood above.
                            Close-up Lens
  For Dictures closer than three feet. Is interchangeable with the filter above or can
be supilied 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.
                                        Trr.rutl
  Keeps the camera absolutely steady. Screws into special 'bush' in camera base.

TO HELP YOU GET BETTER PICTURES
  Hold the qlmera 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. Never let the sun shine directly on to 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-S focuses as close as three feet it is ideal for them. 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.
      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.

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            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.

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                   Take your films for Enprints to





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