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ANSCOMARK M User manual
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- Ansco
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- ANSCOMARK M
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- User manual
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- English
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- 24
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Yorr Anscomark M
camera takes standard
35mm pictures (shown
above) in black-and-
s'hite and color. These
picture may be enlarged
to give prints of album
size or larger for your
enjoyment.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
YoUTANSCOMARK M The more you know about 35mm cam- lenses couple to the rangefinder for pre- eras, the more you will appreciate your cise focusing and accurate composition new Anscomark M. This is an exciting with the parallax corrected bright-frame camera . . a versatile performer with rangefi nder-vi ewfi nder.precision features to give you consist- Your Anscomark M is a precision in-ently better pictures. It's an easy-to-use strument. Before using it, read the fol-camera, too, because both the shutter lowing instructions carefully. Operatespeed and lens opening controls are inde- pendently coupled to the exposure meter the controls as you read. When you have for quick, accurate adjustments to any become thoroughly familiar with its oper- requirement. Standard equipment f /2.8 ation, load the camera with one of Xvtar or f/1.9 Xyton lenses are instantly Ansco's fine 35mm films see page 14interchangeable with wide-angle or tele- and be sure of consistently- fine pic-photo lenses for added versatility. All -tures . . indoors or out.View original page 4
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1 Rewind knob and folding crank 2 r'M-X" synchronization ring lever
3 Focusing ring
4 Distance scale
5 Depth-of-field scale
6 Diaphragm setting scale
7 Diaphragm setting ring 8I ShutterShutter speedspeed scalesetting ring if
10 "M-X" synchronization setting and self-timer (V) lr'i
11) Exposure meter cover
12) Exposure meter cover release
13) Neck strap safety lock
14) Exposure meter indicator15) Accessory clip and flash contact IIIIIII
for "shoe" type units
16) Film advance lever 26 2817) Cable release socket
18) Shutter release
19) Safety lock lens release
20) Exposure value (Ev) scale
21) Back latch
22) Tripod socket
23) Rewind release slide
24) Exposure counter
25) ASA film speed setting dial
26) Exposure meter
27) Flash connector
28) Brisht-line rangefinder/viervfinderView original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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To take a daylight picture
Set the film speed
ASA Film Speed Setting Set shutter speed or lens
opening desired Turn the ASA film speed setting dial
(25) until the index number of the film
you are using is opposite the red arrow.
Set exposure by matching the (The exposure index number of your film
needle to the pointer is printed on the instruction sheet packed
with the film.) Films have both daylight
Focus and tungsten exposure indexes. Be sure
to change the ASA speed setting dial to
fit the type of lighting and the use of
Release shutter. . . advance film conversion filters with color films.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
Shutter speed Diaphragm opening The shutter speed of a camera deter- The diaphragm controls the amount of mines the length of the exposure. Select Iight passing through the lens.It is regu- the desired shutter speed on your Ansco- lated by turning the setting ring (7) to mark M by rotating the shutter speed the desired setting (f/stop). The f/stops setting ring (9) to one of the 10 "click" (6) indicate the size of the diaphragm stops ranging from 1 second to L/500 opening, and range from the smallest second. Do not set the shutter speed opening, f./22, to the maximum f /L.9 or between these "click" stops. f /2.8. Then rotate the diaphragm setting With your Anscomark M, it is not ring (7) until the meter pointers are necessary to know in advance which shut- matched. However, if you wish to set a ter speed to select. When you know the lens opening first, the Anscomark's dis- desired lens opening, you set the correct tinctive design permits you to do so (see speed automatically by rotating the shut- "Diaphragm opening"). ter speed ring (9) until the meterneedles The speed can be changed whether the match. However, do not set the shutter shutter is cocked or uncocked. speed in between markings. Continue or The shutter is fully synchronized at back up to the nearest full marking -all speeds for flashlamp and electronic and then readjust the lens ring slightly flash exposure. (See page 14). to align the needles.View original page 8
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new shutter speed, or vice versa. The
forked needle will not move, remaining
matched to the green needle, and indicat-
ing a correct exposure setting. If the
needles become unaligned, the camera is
no longer set to give the correct ex-
posure. Reset the exposure correctly to
avoid over- or under-exposure.
Simultaneous shutter and
Exposure Value Scale diaphragm adjustment
After the correct exposure setting has For easy refelence, an exposure value
been made fot a given light measure- (Ev) scale is located on the lower halfment, it may be desirable to change either of the shutter speed ring (20). When the
the shutter speed or diaphragm opening correct shutter speed and f/stop have
for varying subject requirements. been set, the yellow index mark on the
Grasp both the shutter speed and dia- diaphragm setting ring u'ill indicate the
phlagm setting rings rvith the same fin- Ev number.
gers and rotate them together until the
desired shutter speed or f,zstop is ob-
tained. Rotating the two rings together
automatically changes the diaphragm
opening to correctly compensate for the
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If rotation stops before the needles
align, this lreans that the preselected
shutter speed or the lens opening is not
adequate and cannot be used. Make sec-
ond adjustment of other ring to align
needles.
For an accurate light reading, it is
important to hold the camera level and
point it directly at the subject. Tilting
the camera upward could give yoll a
cause under-The Exposure Meter reading of the sky, and exposure. However, the exposure meter
Be certain to propelly set the ASA cover acts as a visor to protect the meter
index (See page 4). from normal sky illumination. Tilting
Press down the lever' (12) to release the camera down might give you a read-
the exposure meter cover (11). Point the itg of the ground and result in over'-
meter directly at the subject. The small, exposure.
green needle in the exposur.e indicator rvill You should take a closeup light read-
move according to the intensity of avail- ing of the pr.incipal subject if there are
able light. Rotating either the diaphr,agm strong contlasts in the picture. A read-
or shutter contlol ring will cause the ing of an overall conttasting background
lalger' "forked" needle to move. Rotate could result in incor.r.ect exposure to the
until forked needle is aligned with the subject, since the meter "sees" the bright-
smaller needle. est spots in a scene.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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Focusing
VIEWFINDER Your Anscomark M is
equipped with a parallax corrected, cou-
pled rangefinder,zviewfinder that simpli-
fies precision focusing and insures that
you will get what you see in the finder.
There are three "brightline" frames.
Each frame is outlined in a different
color. There is a corresponding color
band on the barrel of each of the Ansco-
mark M lenses. Looking through the
viewfinder you will see the area of the images coincide to form one. The camera
subject as it will appear in the picture. is now accurately focused. The center
When you use the 50mm f./I.9 Xyton or spot is critieally aligned so that the eye
f/2.8 Xytar lenses, you should compose must be accurately centered in the view-
your picture within the white frame. finder to assure precise focusing.With the 35mm wide-angle lens, compose
within the green frame. With the 100mm Making the exposure
telephoto lens, use the red frame marks. When the shutter speed and diaphragm
opening have been set so that the point-
SPLIT IMAGE RANGEFINDER In the ers in the exposure indicator match, and
center of the viewfinder you will detect the subject is in focus, you are ready to
a light spot in rvhich the center of the take the picture. Hold the camera level
s.ene will aopear as a double image. Turn and steady; press down on the shutter re-
the focusing ring (3) until the tn'o lerse (18) rvith a firm, even pressure.
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Automatic winding device
Do not attempt hand-held exposures Subsequent exposures cannot be made
slower than 1,z30th second. The camera until the film is advanced to the next
should be mounted on a tripod or other frame. This eliminates the possibility of
steady base for all double exposures. The advance lever (16)
exposures 1/15th or is recessed flush with the body. To use,
slower. You will move it out slightly where it will be
notice that with an easier to grasp. After use-push it back.
exposure of 1/15th To wind, move the film advance lever
second, the number as far to the right as it will go. Be sure i,e} 15 is red; this is a it goes the full distance. This action
flag to remind you winds the film, cocks the shutter and
that the camera counts the exposure; with each winding,
must be supported. the camera is set for the next picture.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
www.butkus.usTime exposures Self timer Exposure tables and guides indicatc Your Anscomark M has a s:lf-timing long exposures under certain conditions. device which permits abcut a ten-second Exposures of longer duration than one de!ay in exposure to permit the photogra- seccnd require time exposures. Set the pher to get in the picture. With the shutter speed ring at B. When ready to correct shutter speed and fTstop settings take the picture, use a cable release made, and the camera focuseC, pu:h in (cable leleasc socket lf17) or press and tire synchronization ring lever button hold down the shuttel release for the (2) and move the ring to V. Release the length of the exposure lequired. The shutter in the normal manner, and aftel shutter will remain open as long as the about ten seconds, the exposure u'ill be shutter release is depressed. Thc camera maCe. After the self-time exposure, the should be mounted on a tripod or other' synchronization ring should be removed fir'm support. fron-r the V position, or subsequent ex- Where the level of normal lighting is posures will also be delayed. A timc such that a lengthy time exposure is exposure cannot be made at the V posi- required, it is recommended, fol easc of tion, but should the shutter speed ring operation and the most satisfactory pic- be set at B inadvertently, an exposure tures, that flashlamp or electronic flash of about 1/30 second rvill result. The self- illumination be ussd 5ss "Flashlamp timer can also be used for flash picturesExposures", page L4. - see page 14. -View original page 13
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using the same diaphragm openings and
Depth of field computer focused at 30 feet, at f/4 the depth of
field is now 15'10" to infinity, and at In addition '.o controlling the amount from 7'2" f/76 to infinity. the lens, througir the of light passing I Normally, existing light permits if the zone of diaphragm also determines the an adequate shutter speed (at least 1/30$ acceptably sharp focus the depth of exposures ) the field. The depth of field is- the distance be- second for haird-held smallest diaphragm opening possibleh tween the nearest and farthest points ofE should be used for sharp pictures. Con- sharp focus in the picture you take. versely, if you want only the point ofK Small apertures (stopping down the dia-
phragm) increase the depth of field. As interest to be sharp such as subduing a cluttered background- use the largestH an example, with the diapirragm set at possible lens opening. - t/4 and the distance scale at 6 feet,
H everything from 5'2" to 7'2" will be in focus. However, when the diaphragm is Depth of field
closed down to f/L6, the depth of field A depth-of-fietd scale is conveniently
is increased measurably and everything located just back of the focusing ring
from about 3'8" to 15'8" will be in sharp (5). When the camera has been focused
focus at the same distance setting. and the diaphragm opening has been i Also, the distance at which the camera determined, the depth of field can be
is focused affects the depth of field. The readily established. Flom f/L.9, the scale
farther away the point of focus, the is graduated on either side of the center
greater the depth of field. Here again, with identical f,rstop nurubers. The depth
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www.butkus.usLoading the camera
To open canlera, pull out back latch (21)
ancl open hinged bacli.
Turn take up spool with youl thtinib
unt!l the slot is on top. Do not attentpt to
renlove take-up spool fronr camera.
Open the folding crank and pull the
rer,r'ind knob all the r.vay out. Insert the
film magazine rvith the etlulsion side
(light side) of the film toward the lens.
Push in the rewind knob, and holding
dorvn the filni nragazine rvith your hand,
pull out a short length of film. Inselt the
end of the filnr underneath the rear edge
of field is that range of distance shown of the take-up spool slot. Hold dorvn the
on the focusing ring between the two magazine and tuln the film advance lever'.
lines representing the diaphragm setting Make sule thebeing used. If the indicated depth of field filnr perforations
is insufficient, and a slorver shutter speed engage the tooth
can be used, close down the diaphragm in the take-up
by turning the shutter setting ring and spool and the
the diaphragm setting ring simultane- sprockets of small
ously. This rvill automatically change the spool. Close cam-
shutter speed to compensate for the era back firn-rly.
smaller opening.
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Pless shutter release and wind filrn. Be
sure rewind knob rotates as you advance
the film. (If it does not, the film has
come loose from the take-up spool or may
have broken. If this happens just after
you have loaded the camera and are about
to advance the film for the first time,
you can open the back and reinsert film
in the slot. If this occurs at any other
time the camera can be opened only in a Flashlamp exposures
darkroom to save the exposed film.) Youl Anscomark M has built-in flash
Repeat until exposure counter (24) is synchronization. For optimum results a
on 1. The film is now in position and the BC flash unit is required. The Ansco
first picture can be made. The exposure Universal Flash Unit equipped with a
cotrnter automatically returns to zero BC cartridge or any BC "shoe" type
(red S) when the camera is opened. flash unit may be used. The flash con-
nector (27) accepts any 3mm continental
tip. "Shoe" type flash units, of course,
slip into the accessory clip (15) which
has a center contact.View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
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Svnchronizatiorr ot' tire shuttet' is zrrl- ANSCOCHROME@ Daylight Type Film
.jLrstablc for X ( instantancous ) and ll A high-speed (E.I. 32) color filnr, which
(20 nrilliseconrl) delap' opelzrtion thlough gives natural color transparencies for.
the ust' of the s1'nt'irr o.rizing ring levcr' projection or for Printon enlargements.
<-rn the side of the lcns lnount (2). PI'ess Available in 20- and 36-exposure maga-
in the sr1'nchronization ling level buttorr zines and the Ansco Easy-Loadel', con-
nnrl nrove the ring so the index lines urc taining 8 daylight loading 20-exposure
t-rpposite the N{ ol X. Popr-rlar' flashlanrps lengths.
may be nsetl at the settings antl guitle SUPER IIYPAN@ Film An extremelynurrrbers shorvn in the exl)osLlr'(, tablc. To use high-speetl electronic flash, seI high-speed (E.I. Dairlight 500, Tungsten 400), fine-glain pancht'omatic fihn ideallythe s1'nchlonizing ring at the X sctting. suited for sports photography, existing To use s'ith the M2 flashlatnps, thc sytt- lig'ht pictures, as rvell as all generalchlonizing ring shoulrl be sct at X. To ust' comes inu'ith all other' flashlanrps, set at M. Thc photographic applications. It
canrel'a is s1'ncht'onized for the f trll lange 20-exposure magazines.
of shuttel spectls. SUPER ANSCOCTIROME@ F|IM A
The self-tinrcl allos's ztn X flash tlelar' super-speed (E.I. 100) color film which
antl c:ln be usctl for'flash pictr"tt'es by nroduces stop-action transparencies and
trsing lI2 latrtps itt the Y setting trntl instantaneous exoosur€s even in poor
shuttel s1-lt'r,rls oi' 1 ti() ot' slorvet'. light. Daylight Type is available in 20-
and 36-exposure magazines. Tungsten
l4 Type (Artificial Light Type B) is avail-
able in 2O-exposure magazines.View original page 17Page 19 · Read text
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Guide numbers Electronic flash
To find the correct f,zstop setting, di- When using your Anscomark M with
vide the guide numoer by the distance in high-speed electronic flash, set the syn-
feet from the flashlamp to the subject. chronizing ring at the X setting. Since
The resulting figure will represent the the filtration and exposures may vary, the
lens opening required. Example: the guide following guide numbers are suggested
number for a #5B lamp with Ansco- as basic.
chrome Daylight Type film at 1/60 is 95. Use the guide numbers of your elec-
The subject is 12 feet away. Therefore tronic flash as describedfor regularflash-
f,28. lamp guide numbers.95 + 12 - 7.9. Use
Beam Candle Power Rating 450 900 1800 2675 4000
Watt-Second Rating 25 50 100 150 225
Exposure Guide No.
Super Hypan t40 200 280 340 425
DD 70 Anscochrome DaYlight* 2l 34 42
Super Anscochrome DaYlight* 42 60 85 100 L25
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Floodlamp exposures
Floodlamp illuniination is a convenient,
econourical source of light. With flood-
lamps, your Anscomark M should be set
for exposule in the sanre manner as for
natural light, using the tungsten expo-
sure index shou'n in your film instruction
sheet.
A good, basic floodlarnp setup calls fol
tu'o No. 2 photoflood lamps in good qual-
ity leflectors, or Reflector Photoflood #2
lanrps placed as shown in the accompanl'-
ing diagram. The main light source should
be dilected downward at 45" and the fill- k.qSVtin light should be placed close to the
camela on the opposite side of the main
iieht.
A tlipod or other firm, level support,
and a cable release should be used fol
exposules slorver that l/30th second. The
cable release screws into the bottom of
the shutter release (17).
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IUnloading Pull out the back latch (21) and open f'
the back of the camera. Pull up the re- f,FJthe camera rvind knob and the magazine can be $ removed easily from the camera.
When the final exposure has been made, The rewind release slide will return to THfx
the film must be rewound into the maga- its normal position with the first stroke [r
zine before the camera is opened and the of the film advance lever. i:
filnr removed. Do not advance the film
beyond the last exposure, since the film Changing lenses
might become detached from the maga-
zine and cannot be rewound. In addition to the standard equipment
If the film is inadvertently advanced f./t.9 Xyton or t/2.8 Xytar lenses with
beyond the last exposure, do not force which the Anscomark M is available,
the film advance lever. Push the rewind Ansco offers two fully interchangeable
release slide (23) in the direction of the lenses; a 35mm f /3.5 rvide-angle lens, and
arrow, then continue to complete the a 100mm f / 4 telephoto lens. Both add
stroke of the film advance lever so it will greatly to the versatility and enjoyment
return to normal position. of your Anscomark M.
To rewind the film, push the rewind To remove a lens place the camera on
lelease slide in the direction of the arrow. a secure surface. Hold back the safety-
Pull up the folding crank on the rewind Iock lens release (19) and rotate the lens
knob (1) and turn clockr.rise. Continue mount counterclockwise until it disen-
turning until you feel a lessening of the gages from the camera body. The lens
tension, indicating that the firm has been should be put in a lens case as soon as it
released from the take-up spool. is removed from the camera.
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To inselt the lens, line up the red dot on the lcar of the len: assembly with the red dot on the lens housing in the camera body. Rotate the lens clccku'ise until the safety lock engages with a ciick. The lens i: s:culely locked in place and automati.ally cou- pled to the meter and the rangefinder.View original page 22
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ANSCOMARK M Carrying Case
Protect your Anscomark M from dirt,
rain, hard knocks and dampness with the
specially-designed carrying case available
with your camera. The case has a short
carrying strap, and an additional length Camera Care
can be added as a convenient shoulder Your new Anscomark M is a precision
strap. instrument. Given proper care, it will o When using the camera without its give you years of service. Do not allorv it
case, attach the handy carrying strap to lie in the sun for extended periods of o.{\supplied with your camera. It has unique time. Do not leave it in the glove com- c')Y
safety locks which insure the free move- partment of your car.
ment of the eamera with no danger of Clean the front and rear elements of tn
coming unfastened. Position the blue dot the lens with a clean, lintless cloth or lens
on the tip within the blue arc on the tissue. Blow out any dirt or particles of =
safety lock holder (13) and press in. The dust which may accumulate in the camera.
neck strap is securely locked. Should anything go wrong, do not try
To remove the safety tip, rotate the to repair the camera. Take it to your
blue dot within the range of the red arc Ansco dealer, or, send it to an Ansco
and pull out. authorized repair agency.
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GUARANTEE
This precision camera has been manufactured from the highest
quaiity materials. It is guaranteed by Ansco for a period of L2
months from date of purchase against defects due to workmanship
or materials used in manufacture. It will be repaired or replaced
without charge when returned by owner or dealer to Ansco or
authorized Ansco repair agency. This guarantee is valid only when
the registration card packed r,vith your camera is fiIled in and
returned to Ansco, Binghamton, New York, within ten days of
purchase.
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