DETROLA Model - GW User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
  To load and unload camera use I /8"*211" o, 4x6.5cm
film-Eastman 127 or Agfa A8. It is imporranr that the
camera be loaded and unloaded in subdued light. Hold
camera with the back of it toward you and remove cover
by pulling the catches up until they clear the flange of the
camera case. See that the empty spool is in the rop com-
partment (along side film transporr knob) with the notched
end in contact with the winding key.
   Place the new roll of
 film in the lower recep-
 tacle. Break the seal on
 the roll and pull the end
 of the paper toward the
empty spool. Thread.the
end of the paper through
 theslitof the empty spool.
Turn the winding knob a
few times in the direction
of the arrow so that the
paper rolls correctly onto
the empty spool.
   Replace the back cover
by holdins the back of
the cemera toward you
and placing the cover in
such a way that the letter
A on it  is toward your
 IrSrua,right whenwugll   theLug    \camera is
held in position for photographing. Snap it into place by
pressing down the cover catches. Make sure that it  is
snapped securely in place. Rotate window panel to expose
windows. Turn the film transport knob until the figure
"1" appears in the center of the window marked ttA."
The camera is now ready to take the first picture. The
window panel should be rotated to cover openings.
  Vhen the first picture has been exposed, wind film until
number "1" appears in the window marked "B." You are

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 now in posirion ro rake yo-ur second picture. Repeat this
 process for every Bicture, first placitrg the numbei in ..A"
 than in "Br" etc.
   Vh.:1."8" appears in window ..B', and has been exposed,
 you will have taken sixteen pictures.
   After the sixteen_th exposure has been made, keep rur'-
 ing film transporr knob until the compl"t" ,oll is wound
 onto the transport reel.
   Remove the back of the camera in subdued light ro take
 out the roll of exposed film. seal ir with th. g,rri-ed peper
 provided ro prevent it from unrolling
                IMPONTANT
       Keep Windows Covered Except When
                   Transporting Film





        Correct Position for Ccrmercr Bcck.
              VIEW FINDER
   Detrola cameras are equippe^d with optical view finders.
                          close to'the eye th. ,".n. in the view!r holding the camerafinder will be of the sam€ propo*ions as thar produced by
the lens on the film. All objeits that appea'. in the finder
will appear in the resulting picture.
          THE TENS AND SHUTTER
  The lens is a highly corrected anastigmat. Its elements
are precisely ground to predetermined formuk. The re-
y]1_ant negatives liave extreme sharpness, and no appercrr-ttti.falling off of light or loss of detail at the corners.          It
chrracteristic of the "Detrola Anasrigmat,, lens.

tENS-DIAPHNAGM
  An explanation of the purpose and operation of the lens
 diaphragm will help you in obtaining finer results. Vjth
 the diaphragm set to the largesr opening (smallest numeri:
 cal "f" value), the lens will pass the maximum amount of
 l_ight. Each successive smaller srop or diaphragm opening
 f4,i, i.6,8,  l l, 1d, and zzl limiti the           niht by one-half. As the diaphragm  is closed greater"*onntlfdepth of focus
 is secured. At all times it is advisable to work with the
 smallest lens opening permissable in order ro get the greatesr
 depth of focus possible. It must be remembered that in
photographing moving objects, higher shutter speeds are
 necessery'to srop motion, ro prevent blurred images. Thus,
 it  follows,- that for moving objects, larger lens openings
 (smaller numerical f. values) and higher shutter rpeeds aie
necessary.
         TIME AND BULB EXPOSURES
   Scenes in poor light ourdoors and most scenes indoors
require time exposures ro properly expose the film. In mak-
ing exposures that require more rhan t/zs second, it  is
imperative that the camera be placed on a tripod or some
solid supporr to prevenr it from moving and thus blurring
the picture. Provision is made for a cable release and foi
standard tripod mounting. The shutter speeds can be varied
by moving the control located at the rop of the lens assem-
bly unit.




                          ' Erected Lens Assembly'         :                        I
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           :    Alwcrys extend lens before taking picture.
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            TO TOCUS,CAMERA
 ,. To focus camera rotate the "focusing lever" until the
.lens assembly releases from the telescoped position. The
 lens will erect itself automarically and is in position for the
 taking of pictures. Move this lever until the indicator at
 the top.of the focusing mount. coincides with the distance
 reaiing at which the picture is to be taken. This camera
 is completely adjustable from three feet to infinity.





              Telescoped tens Assembly
               GUARANTEE
   This Detrola camera is a "precisionlh.,rilt" instrument.
 The finest materials have been used in irs donstrucrion. All
 parts are          machined and fitted to provide rug-
 gedness in ^ccLrratelyuse. It has been completely adjusted and focused.
 The guarantee will be voided. if any adjustments have been
 attempted.
   The camer" i, ,rntonditionally guaranreed against defec-
 tive workmanship and mitefial for a period of one year. It
 is guaranteed to give satisfactory performance under all
 conditions of normal operation. If  service is necessary,
return this came ra to your local dealer or direct to the
 factory, postage prepaid, and at our option we will either
 replace or repair any defecrive parts. This guarantee is
voided if in our judgment the camera has been abused or
misused.
  DETROTA COBPORATION

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