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Ansco Buster Brown No. 2 Folding User manual
User manual for Ansco Buster Brown No. 2 Folding. 16 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Ansco Buster Brown No. 2 Folding
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- 16
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Order Film by Number wi
ANsco Frrlr are designated by the
numbers arrrl letters on the ends of the
cartons. The number indicates the
size, and also the camera for which it fairr
is intended, and the letter the number of i1
of exposurcs. ltot,
A stands for 6 exposures, and B for
10 or 12. six., pap
The No. 2 FororNc BusrBn Bnowx mus
takes pictures 2% * 3/, and No. 4,{ on11
is the Awsco F rrlr for this camera. .Lcll t
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. Norn.-The black paper qsed for Ansco cartridges bc<ls.superror. to all others. The numbers thereon are
gii".tSa w*ir special inl<, then coated *ittra ifrin trv". oigelatln. I'hts does away with number markings. call
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l{i How to Make Photographs
B.ttIl with the No. 2 Folding B.
ftO not attempt to load the camera, that is, to
1t1' cxarnining L) irrscrt the fi1rn cartridgc, urrtil thc calncra carefulltr, vou have become
fanriliar rvith the purposc and thc usc of cverlr one
of its parts. The instructions in this book rvill hclp
vou to do it.
Thc No. 2 Folding B. B. takes a film cartridge for
six cxposures. Thc cartridgc is protccted by black
pa'pcr sq as to load and unload in daylight; but it
inust be borne in mind that thc black pal)er is the
only protection from light ancl that, thercforc, thc
cartridgc must bc kcpt tightll' rvound at all times
to prevent- light from fogging the scnsitive surface
of the film.
Loadinf, t with Film
Select a position, prcfcrably at a table, on which
to rest thc camcra, and rvhcrc the light is subdued.
For thc sakc of prccaution the loading should never
bc done in thc glerrc of bright suntight.
trirst 1)ress thc hiddcn button in the end of the
carncl'a. This will allorv thc back of the calncra
to open, giving access to the fihn receptacles.
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piniInsertin$ the Cartrid$e the
Thc insidc of the back of thc camcra consists of
a focal plane-that is, the square opening, next to -
*'hich .b-". the film rvhile rnaking the picture, a'd
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to
rir-^itwo chartrbers or rcceptack:s to hold thc spools, s1,
rLamely, the fiim spool and winding spool. sl
Thc empty spool or winding reel will bc fouttd 1
in thc chamber which has the winding-kcy. S(
The film cartridge is placed in the other chamber'
p
Pull out the spool pins by means of their heads LI
on the outside ,jt the camera so that they will
remain in bhat position. Drop the fi1m cartridg.e
in place in the chamber so that thc biack paper will t
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pins back into thcir original position, thus engaging
thc spool and securing the fi1m cartridge.
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and
Threading the Black Paper
Hold the camera lengthwise, and with the thumb
of the left hand press gently on the fi1m cartridge
to keep the spool from unwinding; then rvith the
r1s, right hand, cut the white paper binder. Unwind s1owly until the black paper reaches the winding
spoo1, threading the paper in the slit of the spoo1.
nd 'I he winding-key is then turned sufficientlrz to
secure the paper and to keep it as taut as possible.
Be careful to start the paper straight. If the
I paper does not wind true, the fi1m will overrun
115 the flanges, causing no end of trouble.
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c/n Replace the back of the camera, making every-
il1 thing secure. Remember, however, that the first
o1 filnr is not yet in position. Tt will take abauL 25
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of the [rr*" and Bulb Exposures
is marked: T., I fft" plate at the top of the shutter
r stop I e. t-tOO. 1-50 and 1-25. T. stands for Time Expo- controlled by pressingte the sure of any duration. It is the fi.nger release. Onc pressure opens the.shutter,
and an-other closes it. B. stands for what is called
tt the Bulb Exposure in such cameras as are worked with
same19 an a rubbcr bulb. In Llte case of this cameta, tt'e
sort of exposure is made by prcssing the release,
continuingthe pressure as long as the exposure lasts,
and releasing the pressure to close the shutter.
The shutter works automatically, and is always
sct ready for making an exposure.
Instantaneous ExPosures .{
First-Set top lever or pointet at l-25, 1-50 or
1-100, according to the time of the instantaneous
exposure desired.
Norp.-If very bright, set the pointer at- 1-100-the highest -speed' fr lLI. t.igtri tiehi, set'it at t-r,,g or i-25, but do not attempt to make anv
instantaneous exposures in dull 1ight.
Seconrl-Set lower pointer at No. 8. This lever
controls the iris diaphragm, and No. 8 is the proper
opening for ordinary instantaneous exposures.
Norr.-For instantaneous exposures-when the sunlight i_s unusually
:','";"-?#*:n:,',1iJ3t*;ilIJ-il'$T'iul""l"ffn't'J'1:*"i&'#:i:?,Hij; -;fu;.ph*." ,rt" No. 8-at l-25 or 1-50. With heavv clouds do not ;;;ily
attempt instantaneous exposures,
Third-Press the release or finger valve. This
makes the exposure.
DiaphraBms
The name diaphragm or stop is given to that
oart of the shutter which controls the size of the
openlng
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The size of the opening in the lens is of great 1,
importance. is n,
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The numbers on the scale at the bottom of the aLt shutter indicate the size of the opening of the Iris buil< diaphragm according to the universal system. high
COlT], Before making an exposure, the pointer at the
bottom of the shutter must be brought opposite the con\
desired opening; and for ordinary snapshot work, spoi
should be opposite No. 8. l
The scale indicating the size of the opening ad< the of the lens is marked 8, 16, 32,64. In other words,
one opening is double the size of the other suc-
cessively. it; t
The change of one diaphragm to the other side
exactly doubles the time of exposure.
The openings 16, 32 and upward are general11'
uscd for time exposure.
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Instantaneous Exposures
(Snapshots)
First-Press the concealed button, and let dor,r'n
the front of the camera. 15e
Second-Draw the bellows out until the front ist engages with the snap catch near the end of the
track.
Third-The lens supplied with this camera is the
known as having "universal focusr'; that is, all
objects from 6 ft. to infinite distance are in focus. ker
It is not necessary to judge distance and to adjust wh
the lens accordingly. exl
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great To photograph a high building at close range it
is neceisary to secure a position. in an opposite
building which will permit the camera bging pointedrf the aL the center of the perpendicular lines of the
ae Iris building. If an attempt is made to photograph
high building while standing near by, po.inting the
t the col-"tu upwards, the side lines of the building will;e the converge toward the top in the photograph, thus
vork, spoiling the picture.
If the object be low down, like a small child or
.nin o a dog, the camera should be held down ievel with
ords, the center of the object.
suc- Always photograph from the sun, never toward
it: that is, the sun should be behind you or at your..
side, and not shining upon the lens.lther
\[-hen ready for r-naking the expostlre' observc:
rally
proper First-That the shutter is set aI the
sireed.
Second-That the diaphragm is set at the proper
opening.
own Third-That the front which supports the lens
is engaged with the catch at the end of the track.
ront Fourth-That the unexposed section of the film
is turned into position. the
Then locate the object in the finder, and release
ais the sh.rtter.
all After making the exposure, turn the winding-
cus. key to the right until the next qqmber registers,
just u'hich shows that the film is in position for the next
exposufe.
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It is a gooq practice.to wind the film for the t'"u .
next expcsure rmmediately after taking a picture' usccl
This will avoid the pcssibility of making two ex- 0-l is
pcsures on the same film.
It is easier to take afl instantaneou-s picture
when the object is in broad daylight than-in.any
other way; but wittr care the best results are obtained
in when it-is slightly cloudy or hazy. In fact', taking groups and portraits in the open alr, a cloucly fThcrIi day iJ preferabLe if a good likeness is to be secured'
The main thing in outdoor portraiture is to have a I good deal of light without actually placing . the
Jubject in the sun. Very pretty results are obtained
by placing the subject on a bright sunny day in the
shade of a cornstack or haYstack. l
Time Exposures
Set the camera in such a position that the finder I
will embrace the view desired. The camera shouid
not be pointed directly at a window, as.the glare of
light wltt blur the picture. If all the rvindows
cinnot be avoided, pull down the shades of suchr rr' that come within the range of the camera. The
camera should be placed on a tripod, table or some
other firm support. Center the object in the finder
and set the iEutter at T. One pressure will open
the shutter, and another will close it. The trength
and of exposure is largely a matter of practice
judgment, and is governed by the amount of light
itpott the object to be photograP.hed. ^ Th" length of exposure is controlled by the size of the opening
of the lens used.
The table given is figured on the exposures belgg
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To make a portrait, place the'sitter in a chair
partly facing the 1ight, and turn thc face slishtly
toward the camcra, rvhich shotrld bc aL tht,hcighi
gf _"" ordinary tablc. Cortcr thc imagc in it e fi'clcr'. F or a thrcc-quzrrtcr frgurc thc ca-"ta shoulcl
be frorn 6 to 8 fcct fronr thc figure; ancl for a fullt figure, 8 to 10 feet. Thc background should form
a contrast with the sitter.
Ansco Portrait Attachment II
This attachment is simply an extra lens slipped - ! over the regular lens and in no way affects thc
operation of the lens, except to change the focus,
that is, it enables the operator to work closer to the
s-uljcct,. thereby obtaining a larger and sharper ' dcfincd imagc on thc film. lt is intendcd for thc
purposc of making larger heads by placing the
subr"ect or pcrson to be photographed at a distailc€ *
of four feet from the camera.
Time Exposures in the Open Air J
l1 Time exposures in the open air may be made
lrrovided dialrhragm No. ti4 is.uscd, but the exposure ,l*
must bc a great deal shorter than for interiors. as
follows:
With sunshine. 1-5 of a second
Witfr flgfrf . . . . from l-2 to 1 second With heavy"f."a..clouds. . . . from 2 to 5 seconds
The above figures are for objects placed in the
open air, with no trees overhead.
No accurate directions can be given for objccts
in shadow, under porches or undei trees. Exrreri-
cncc only can teach the proper cxposrlre to give.
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Removing the Film
No dark room is requircd for changing the spoo1.
'I'hc_ operption should, holever, bc'-pcifor-"d ir, ;subdued light. {
First-When the last scction of the film hasg
been exposed, then turn the key until all the papcr I$is on the reel.
Second-Remove the back of the camera u.'before described on pages I and 2.
- Third-Fasten down the black paper by rneans
of the gummed sticker that will be iound at thc cnd
of the reel.
Fourth-To removc the cartridge film, pull out .'
winding-key to the full extent, and likewisc pu1l out
the spool pin at the opposite end of the chamber.
In this_ spool chamber r,vi11 be found a spring spoon ,
to hold the film taut in winding, which a1s5 serves
to lift the film cartridge when releascd.
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-' ANSCOta FILM-The film with experience
plus quality. Obtain an Ansco Film
Book for complete directions in making
the perfect ne$ative.
CYKO PAPER-After the negative comes
the finished print. The Cyko Manual ' is a complete textbook on the att of t,
I producing perfect prints. / I
YOURS FOR THE ASKING-If you
have neither of the above books and
,t your dealer is out of them write to us
for one or both.
,: , CHEMICALS-For best results on Ansco
I film and Cyko paper use our chemicals.
I They are carefully standardized and
I compounded under the supervision of
expert chemists.
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