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Ansco Junior 1A - 3A User manual
User manual for Ansco Junior 1A - 3A. 21 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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How to Make Photographs
WITH THE
No. 1A and No. 3A
ANSCO JUNIOR
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ANSCO COMPANY
BINGHANITON, N.Y., U. S. A.View original page 1Page 3 · Read text
ANSCO COMPANY
BINGHAMTON, N. Y.
NEW YORK CITY
ANSCO BUII.DING, 129-131 W. TWENTY-SECOND STREET
, BOSTON, MASS.
46 conxnlll
CINCINNATI, OHIO
228 eest FrFrH AvENuE
KANSAS CITY, 1\4O.
920 cnexo AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
THTRD STREET AND FIRST AVENUE NoRTH
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
171-173 sEcoND srREEr
'I'ORONTO, CANADA
347 loBletDE srREET, wES'r
ANSCO CON{PANY
WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, rLL.
ANSCO LIMITED
143-149 GREAT poRTLAND srREET, LoNDoN ENGLANDView original page 3Page 4 · Read text
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Ffow to Make Photographs
WITH THE
No. 1A and No. 3A
ANSCO JUNIOR
Price 7O Cents
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ANSCO COMPANY
BINGHAMTON, N. Y.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
ORDER FILM BY NUMBER
ANsco Frrn are designated by the
numbcrs and letters on the ends of the
cartons. The rrumber indicates the
size, and also the camera for which it
is intended, and the letter the number
of exposures.
The No. 1A Awsco JuNron takes
pictures 2% * 4y', and No. 6A or 68
is the ANsco Frrnr for this camera.
A stands for 6 exposures, and B for
12.
The No. 3A ANsco JuNron takes
pictures 312*5!l,andNo. 18A or 188
is the ANsco Frru for this camera.
A stands for 6 exoosures and B for
10.
Norn.-The black paper used for ANsco ro11 film
cartridges is superior to all others. The numbers
thereon are printed with special ink, then coated with
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www.butkus.us How to Make Photographs with the No. 1A and No. 3A Ansco Junior nO not attempt to load the camera-thatis, ro LJ insert the film cartridge, until by examining the camera carefully, you have become famiiiar with the purpose and the use of every one of its parts. The instructions in this book will help you to do it. The No. lA-Axsco Juxron takes film cartridges for six or twelve cxposures. The No. BA ANsco JuNron takes bartridges for either six or ten exposures. The cartridge is protected by black paper so as to load and unload i4 dayiight; but it must be borne in mind that the black p"p"r is the only protection from light and that, therefore, the cartridge must be kept tightly wound at all times to prevent light from fogging the sensitive surface of the fi1m. \ Loading with Fitm Select a position where the light is subdued, preferably at a table, on which to rest the camera. For absolute safety the loading should never be done in the glare of bright sunlight.View original page 6
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Release the hinged catch at the top of the
camera. This will allow the back of the camera to
be removed, giving access to the film receptacles.
Then lay the camera flat on its face while the cart-
ridge is inserted in the back.
Inserting the Cartridge
The inside of the back of the camera consists
of a focal plane-that is, the square opening, next
to which comes the film while making the picture,
and two chambers or receptacles to hold the spools,
namely, the film spool and winding spool.
Inserting the Cartridge
The empty spool or winding reel will be found
in the chamber which has the winding key.
The film cartridge is placed in the other chamber.
Pull out the spool pins by means of their heads
on the outside of the camera so that they will
remain in that position. Drop the film cartridge
into place in the chamber so that the black paper
witl inwind from the top of the ro11. Push the
spool pins back into their original position, thus
engaging the spool and securing the film cartridge.
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Threading the Black paper
Hold the camera lengthwise and., with the thumb
of the left hand, press gently on the film cartridge
to t4" spool frorn unwinding; then with ifi" -keep right hand, cut the white paper ^reaches6inder. Unwind slowly until the black papgr the *i"ai"g
spool, threadirg the. paper in the slit of the spoof
The winding key i.s then turned sufficiently t; secure the paper and to keep it as taut as por.ibl..
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Threading the Black paper
Be careful start to paper the straight. the "orr"rrrrnIfpaper does not wind true, will tfe nm the
flanges, causing no end of trouble.
R"place the back of the camera, making every- . .
lfi"g. secure. Remember, however, that the firstfi1m is not yet in position. It will take about
twenty five half turni of the key to bring No. 1 i;front of the red window. The ru- must%e wound
slowly, So as to stop the moment the tro*b", .o*".exactly opposite the window.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
When the figure 1 registers, it shows that the
first section of film is in position for making an
exposure.
The Actus Shutter
The Shutter
To meet with Success it is necess ary to become
familiar with the operation of the shutter.
The shutter controls the rapidity with which the
picture is taken, and the rapidity must vary accord-
ittg to the strength of the light and the stze of the
lens opening or diaphragm used.
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Operating the Camera
t Snapshots t t 1. Instantaneous Exposures-t
Opening the Front
To take instantaneous pictures the object must
be in the broad open sunlight, but the camera
should not. The sun should be behind the back or
over the shoulder of the user.
il. Focusing
I. Press the concealed button as shown in the
illustration, and push down the bed of the carnera to
the limit of motion, or until it snaps.
II. With the thumb and forefinger of the right
hand extend the bellows until the pointer is opposite
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found at the front at the right hand side of the
camera. This scale is marked 6, 10, 15, 25, 50 and
100 feet, and when the pointer is set at any one
mark on the scale the object to be photographed
should be at that distance from the lens of the
camera. On releasing the pressure, the bellows is l.l
locked securely at the focus distance. To change
focus, release the beliows and shift the position of l
the camera front by bringing the pointer 1o the new ."1)
figure corresponding to the changcd distance of the
object to be photographed. Any object at 100 feet I
or beyond will be taken care of by setting the focus
at 100. Practically universal focus is secured when
the focus is set at 25 feet, that is, the cameras will
always make good pictures when focus is set at
25 f.eet, although for fine work accurate focusing
should be done.
To photograph a high building at close range it
is necessary to secure a position in ar opposite
building which wilt permit the camera to be pointed
at the center of the perpendicular lines of the build-
ing. If an attempt is made to photograph a high
building while standing near by, pointing the camera
upward, the side lines of the building will converge
torvard the top in the photograph, thus spoiling the
picture. '
If the object be low down, like a small child or
a dog, the camera should. be held down level with
the center of the object.
Locating the Ima$e
Aim the camera at the object to be photographed
and locate the image in the finder. For a hor.zontal
picture hold the camera on its side, reversing theView original page 13Page 14 · Read text
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finder. Always look into the finder from directly
over it-not at an angle. F'or a vertical picture the
camera must be held upright.
Ansco Self-Leveling Finder
The view finder on the Axsco Juxron- cameraspossesses a distinct advantage in that it is self-
leveting. It is a desirable thing to know that the
camera is being held perfectly 1evel whert art exposure
is being m?de. The Axsco"self-leveling view^finder -is equipped with a sensitive pendulum bob, hung at
the center of the finder hood. When the white
pointer at the bottom of the pendulum coincides
with the white dot in the center of the top of the
finder, the operator knows that the camera ii exactly
level and that there will be no danger of spoiling
the symmetry of the picture by having tha finei
askew.
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After making the exposure, turn the winding
key to the right until the next number registers,
which shows that the film is in position for the
next exposure.
It is good practice to wind the film for the next
exposure immediately after taking a picture. This
wl1l avoid the possibility of making two exposures
on the same film.
It is easier to take att instantaneous picture
when the object is in broad daylight than in'any
other way; but with care, the best results are
obtained when it is slightly cloudy or hazy. In fact,
in taking groups and portraits in the open air, a
cloudy day is preferable if a good likeness is to be'
secured. The main thing in outdoor portraiture is
to have a good deal of light without actually placing
the object in the sun. Very good results are
obtained by placing the subject on a bright sunny
day in the shade of a cornstack or haystack.
2. Time Exposures
Set the camera in such a position that the finder
will embrace the view desired. The camera should
not be pointed directly at a window, as the glare of
lighb witl blur the picture. If all the windows
cannot be avoided, pull down the shades of such as
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 shutter at T. One pressure will open the
shutter, and another will close it. The length of
exposure is largely a matter of practice a.rd iudg-
ment, and is governed by the amount of light upon
the object to be photographed. The length- of
exposure is controlled by the size of the lens opening
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Time Needed for Interior Exposures
The table given is figured on the exposures
being made between the hours of 10 A. M. and 3
P M., and using diaphragm U. S. 16. If the stop
U. S. 128 is used, give eight times the time of the
table. The smaller the stop, the sharper the
picture.
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Brightsunlightoutside.",,a ....4seconds((.l Hazvsun... ...;....10 $ Clotidy bright. . .. . ..20 Cloudydull......;. ;.....40 "
White Walls
Only One Window
Bright sunlight^ndoutside. .. . . 6 seconds$ Hazysun... ........15 Cloudybright. ......30 " Cloudydull.. .......60 "
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1, Mediurn Colored Walls and Hangings and Only One Window
! Bright sunlight outside. , . . .L2 seconds$ Hazysun... ...30 4 Cloudybright. ......60 Cloudy dull.. . . .. . .120 "
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Dark Colored Walls and Hangings and r
Only One Window
Bright sunlight outside. . . . .40 seconds
Hazysun... ........80 (
Cloudy bright. . . .2 minutes 40 '(
Cloudy dull. . . . .5 minutes 20
'.1o;r 'To Make a Portrait
Placc thc sitter in a chair partly facing the light,
and turn the face slightly toward the camera, which
should be at the height of an ordinary table.
Center the image in the finder. For a three-quarter
figure the camera should be from 6 to 8 feet from
the figure; and for a full figure, 8 to 10 feet. The
background should form a contrast with the sitter.
To Obtain a Larger Portrait
Use an ANrsco Portrait Attachment, which consists simply
of an extra lens that slips over the regular lens and in no way
affects its operation except to change the focus, thus enabling
the operator to work closer to the subject. This makes it
possible to obtain a larger and shar pl y defined image on the film.
For all cameras which are fitted with a focusing arrange-
ment the following table applies :
'i'n "1""'* '"u';** ';" "i:'""?""' s ( 1'n .if100 i"o 4 4 Ti{!'."u3"6n
Time Exposures in the Open Air
Time exposures in the open atr rnay be made
providcd diaphragm U. S. 128 is used, but the ex-
posure must be a great deal shorter than for interiors,
as follo'nvs:
With sunshine... . l-5 second
With light clouds. from 1l to L t(
With heavy clouds. . .. .from 2 to 5 seconds
The foregoing figures are for objects placed in the
open air, with no trees overhead.
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No accurate directions can be given for- objects in shadow, under _porches or undei trees. e"p"ri_ ence only can teach the proper exposure to give.
_ _ li.me exposures cannot be m,d.e white th,e comera is held in the hand. It must be placed. on soie- firm support, suclt, as a tripod, chair ir table.
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t Recapitulation as to Diaphragms
q q B-;t'qr inslantaneous exposures at r-25 second.
+ on cloudy bri,ght days.
I U.,f . t6 f or. alt ordinary instantoneous exposvrres wkett, th,e sun slt,ines.
S. 3z ;t'or ,instantaneous exposures when the .f/. sunliglt't is urnt'sually strong and t'here are no hea,y
shadozas such as views at thi seashore or on the iater; a.lso i,nter,ior ;for time exposures, the t,ime for wltich is ,in giaen th,e to,ble.
No.64:fo, interiors; neaer for instantaneous erposures
ouldoors, cloudy tz8 for lime e.x-posures -weath,er;!r,o. nener er.posures. for in.stantameous
cloud,y , The .t.t*r..requi,red for _making exposures on+ days zuith the smallest diaphrigm,^ will range from r-5 s.econd to 5 seconds, aciord.ing to the tigit,'The
.1 smaller the stop, the sharper the piclure.
I zuill be the\? failure resurt if you use smail, dto,. phrdgmsAbsolute instatttoneous exposures. Jor
Removing the Film
No dark room is re_quired for changing the spool.
T4"_ operation shouldf however, ne"pe?torm"?- fu,
subdued light.
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I ANSCO SPEEDEX FILV-The Film
I which combines speed and quality.
I j Obtain an Ansco Speedex Film Booklet
I for complete directions in making perfect
negatives.fI
o It CYKO PAPER-After the negative comes
the finished print. The Cyko Manual
is complete text book on the art of ^ producing perfect prints.
YOURS FOR THE ASKING If you - have neither of the above books and
your dealer is out of them write to us
for one or both.
CHEMICALS-For best results on Ansco
film and Cyko paper use Ansco chem-
icals. They are carefully standardized
and compounded under the supervision
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