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DOUBLE PAGE Ensign Carbine No. 7 User manual
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HOW TO USE
Use this tibe
Better Film- ENSIGNmade in Great Britain
Photoijraphs taken on
ENSIGN Speedy FILM
are better because EN-
SIGN Speedy is essentially ira' HH irp'-ii ,/~~i
a quality film — unique in Molí film Camera its great latitude and its
extraordinary capacity for
detail. It provides neija-
tives of great beauty—and
gives a far truer representa-
tion of the subject than No. 7 any ordinary film.
ENSIGN MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN.
Speedy FILM
Made in all sizes tofit
all Roll Film Cameras. ENSIGN, LIMITED
LONDON :: ENGLAND
0
Price Twojpence.View original page 1Page 4 · Read text
The film register píate (Patent No. 280352) may m the empty spool in the wmder chamber. (Ihis
be seen when the back is fully open (Fig. 2). slot is cut wider on one side than the other to
Its purpose is to flatten the film against the take the paper ; see that you start the paper in
focal plañe of the camera, thereby removing the the wider side).
irregulanties which Now give the winder one or two turns to make
spoil the definition sure that the paper is centred nicely between the
obtainable with good flanges of the spool, and if it is beanng hard
quality lenses, and against either side, press it gently sideways to
thus to make film correct.
photography equal to Cióse the back and be sure that the catch is
píate photography in properly secured. At this point open the front
this respect. of the camera and drop the baseboard.
The register píate Turn the co-ver of the ruby w i n d o w to
is operated by the "WIND," this will reléase the film register píate
cover píate of the (Patent No. 280352). Give the winder about ten
Fie. 2 ruby window. The turns until a ' hand sign appears in the ruby
two positions of this window. This is a warning of the approach of
píate for " winding" and for "exposing" are No. 1, which will appear after a few more turns.
indicated by red arrows (Fig. 3). Do not turn quickly or the number will pass the
The arrangements for loading the camera are window unnoticed, and once past, there is no
very simple and convenient. In the upper chambei bringing it back. If the camera is not required
is the wmder with for use at once it is advisable to leave the film at
one fixed spool-pm safety, that is to say, with the hand showing at
opposite to it, and an the window, then should the shutter be inadver-
empty spool-core will tently released no harm will result. Always
be found in this turn the film befare closing the camera,
chamber. The lower and with the ruby window cover at
spool chamber will " WIND." After winding turn the ruby
be found to have one window cover to "EXPOSE."
fixed and one hinged
spool-pm (Patent No.
281802), which makes Fis. 3 The Camera in useloading very easy.
Take a spool of "Ensign Speedy" film, size2JB, Open the camera by pressing the concealed
break the seal and remove all the label, insert catch under the winding key, take hold of
the spool in the lower spool chamber on the studs, the base-board and press it down until the
with the end of the paper leading towards the side struts clip into position. Be careful to see
upper chamber. Keep the spool-pm bracket that this is accomplished satisfactorily. Take
pressed into the camera by grasping the body hold of the finger grips on the carriage and
at that point, lead the free end of the paper across draw out. One grip will move inwards releas-
both guide rollers and thread it through the slot mg the catch which holds back the carriage.View original page 4Page 6 · Read text
Vieu) Finders.
fortable viewing of the subject through both
Two types of view-fmder are fitted ; the optical openings, which should correspond with each
reílecting pattern cióse to the lens, which shows other. The view which is included in the fronta reduced-scale image of what the lens wíll take, frame will agree with what the camera will take,and is provided with a mask indicating the limits at all positions of the focussing lever, as theof view which must be used when taking an up- frame moves with the lens.right picture or a horizontal picture in the following
manner :—
THE SHUTTER
This is the " exposer," or method by whicn an
cxposure is made. It carnes the lens and is fitted
to the front of the camera.
Horizontal Fifí. 9
After reversing the optical view-finder t'or a
horizontal picture, always be sure to return it T.D.l.Typc 3-speed Type
to the normal position, or it will be damaged
when you attempt to cióse the camera. Time, Bulh, Instantaneous.—A rehable shutter
The direct giving a speed of about 1 30 on instantaneous.
visión v i e w- 3-Speed Typc.—An all metal shutter giving
f ind e r is a instantaneous speeds of 1.25, 1 50 and 1 100
wire f r a m e sec., also Time and Bulb.
hinged at one Mulchro.—A very efficient mechanical shutter,
side of the lens British made, giving an accurately timed range of
front (Fig. 10) speeds 1/100, 1/50, I 25, 1 10, 1,5, 1 2, 1 sec.,
used in con- also Time and Bulb.
junction with Compur.—A mechamcally operated shutter
a sliding back giving a range of speeds 1/250, i 100, 1/50, 1/25,
s i g h t i n a 1/10, 1/5, 1/2, 1 sec., also Time and Bulb. In
sheath on the this shutter the instantaneous speeds have to be
Fig, 10 camera back ; set by means of a lever at the top of the shutter.
t o u s e i t , This sets the train of gears and the shutter is
swing the frame outwards and slide out the back then operated by the Trigger or Cable Reléase.
sight, hoíd the camera at eye level with the back This shutter can also be supplied with a Delayed
sight as cióse to one eye as will allow the com- Action fitted, for use with all instantaneous speeds
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moved in the usual way until it stops. Then the and near views ; /I I, for average views ; /16, for
small nickel knob at the top of the shutter is áistant views ; ¡22 and/32, sea and cloud pictures
pressed back and the settmg lever moved on once and interiors where long exposures can be given.
It must always be remembered that each smaller
stop doubles the exposure. For instance, if taking
at /I I, a view requires an exposure of l/50th sec.,
the same view at /16
would require 1 25th.
The Ensign Cable Reléase
is supphed with all these
cameras. It should be
used for time and bulb
exposures w h e n the
camera is resting on a
table or stand, and it Fig. 11
Mulchro Compur can be used for any
exposure. When not in use, keep it folded in
again. On pressing the trigger reléase there will the position shown on Fig. 11.be a delay of 12 seconds before the shutter
works. Making an Exposure.
Snapshots holding camera in the hand : The camera being loaded and No. 1 in position,
1 25th sec. Slow snapshots ; fair light. examine the subiect carefully and decide what
1 53th ,, Médium fast snapshots ; good light. exposure to give. Then decide what stop to use
I lOOth ,, Fast snapshots in brilliant light. and adjust the diaphragm. Next estímate the
Beach pictures. Clouds. distance and move the focussing lever until the
1 250th ,, Sports pictures. pointer registers the distance required on the
focussing scale.
Exposures where the camera should be Then having assured yourself that all you wish
used on a stand : to include is shown in the finder, look at youi
1, 2 sec. Portraits and cióse up in dull light subject and press the reléase with a steady pres-
(winter). sure. Do not jerk or the picture will be blurred.
1 5th ,, Portraits and cióse up in duíl light The exposure being made, immediately aliña
(winter). another film into posilion befare closing the
1/IOth „ Cióse ups in modérate light (winter). camera ; make a habit of doing this immediately
B. - Short time exposures. after exposure. It is very annoying to fmd two
Portraits in open in dull light. pictures have been made on one film.
T. - • Long time exposures. . Interiors.
To Cióse the Camera.
The Iris Diaphragm is used to control the light First make sure that the view-finder is in its nor-forvarious subjects, and the following should serve mal (vertical) position : that the wire finder frameas a guide :—/4.5 and anything larger, for portraits is folded over the lens front ; that the focussing
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P]ate¡«back Model lever is right home and snapped on to its retaining
stud, also that the rising and cross motions are Ensign Carbine No. 7
returned to their normal positions, and the Flex-
ible reléase folded away as in Fig. 11, ¡f it has been The focussing arrangements for the " Plate-
used. Then grip the two carriage knobs, releas- Back " model are slightly difieren! : when used
mg the carriage from the locking pin by so doing,
and run the carriage right home into the body ;
hold the camera as shown in Fig. 12, both thumbs
pressing on the side struts together, reléase them
and cióse up the
baseboard.
The foldmg ieg will
be found useful when
g i v i n g Time ex-
posures indoors or
where a table or other
level support is avail- Fig. 13
able.
for films there is no difference in the method of
To UnloaJ the Spool. using, but it will be seen (Fig. 13) that there are
After exposing No. íwo pointers, and the forward one, marked " P "
8 on a film, continué in red, is for plates only and is not to be used for
to wmd while looking films.
through the window When the camera is to be used for plates, until the tail end of before extending the bellows to the infinity the paperpasses, then position as usual, pulí out the pin which will be
it is safe to open the Fifí. 12 íound between the pulí grips, and which extendsback; complete the a small lever marked " Plates " in red : then onwinding of the film, pulí out the winder and the pulhng out the front, this lever will make contact
film will rise out of the chamber ; be careful not with an extra infinity pin on the right of the travel-
to allow it to slacken or edge-fog will be the result. ling base, set in the correct position for plates,Seal the roll with the gummed label marked and will retain the lens in this position on the
" Exposed " which will be found on the empty travelling base while the focussing lever is used
spool in the lower chamber, then transfer this spool for nearer distances, reading with the pointer
to the winding chamber and you are ready to marked " P."reload with a fresh film as before.
The back of the camera has a rectangular
NO TE.—Do not load or unload in full sunlight ij i/ou opening cut in it (Fig. 14), with a leather-covered
can avoid it. A film may be fogged in panel filling it when the camera is used with
l/1000th second, therefore gel indoors ij films, and a focussing screen with hood or single
you can, or at leasi in íhe shadow.
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metal píate Holders, can be inserted in the runners
when this solid panel and the register píate Useful Hínts ©e Picture
, behind it, are
removed f r o m Making
the back. The
back sight for
the direct-vision
view - finder is STREET PHOTOGRAPHY.
also of a dif-
' ícrent pattern, It is essential that the camera shouM alvvays
although it is be held level. If it is tilted upward, buildings
u sed in exactly will appear to be leaning backward and inward.
the same way If it is tilted downward, the buildings will appear as that on the to be leaning forward and outward. f i l m m o d e l
camera.
Thefocussmg CH1LD PICTURES.
s c r e e n a n d
plate-ho Ider s When taking pictures of children, always
suppeupplied aa rr ee follow their movements. Be careful, however,
suitably fmished to match the camera, blackblack in your efforts to obtain good pictures, thatenamelled for the standard model, and Florentine you hold the camera steadily, as this is mostBronzed for the Tropical model. The píate
holders will take any 3i by 2i English píate, or essential.
the Continental standard size 6^ by 9 c m, and
by means of the special sheaths supplied, may
also be used for cut films. LANDSCAPE PICTURES.
The plate-back user has a wider choicc of Be very careful to select the right stand-point,
emulsions at his disposal than the film only can and endeavour to find the most artistic
give, and it has also the advantage of bemg able composition.to develop a single exposure immediately, without
waiting or waste.
Any standard film pack, size 3J by 2\ can be SEA AND BEACH SCENES.
used on this camera in an Ensign Film Pack
Adapter if desired, the advantage of 12 exposures Be careful to use the correct stop, and to have
combined with hght weight and the facilityility of the sun either to the right, or to the left. If
developing a single exposure if required, beiing you have it in front, you will get a silhouette
very useful on occasions, effect, if you have it behind, the result will appear
fíat and uninteresting.
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The general fault r Developíog amd Práetimg
with No. I is that
By far the most fascinatmg part of the hobby
too much fore-
of photography is to be found in the actual
ground is given,
production of the picture, after exposure has
making objects un-
been made. The little time and trouble required
necessarily fíat and is amply repaid by the pleasure and amusement
indistinct. In No. 2 to be had.
the background and
distance can very It shouid not be thought that the developing
often be improved of one's own filns, and the subsequent printing
by a slight altera- of the negatives, necessitates a large and com-
tion in the position prehensiva installation—nothing could be further
oí the camera. As regards lighting eítect this from the truth.
is most important and has a great effect on the
Developing and printing is reduced nowa-
photograph. Heavy shadows should be avoided
A days to an almost automatic
as far as possible.
^^•^L process, unless it is deliberately
desired to go further into the
chemical and scientific side of
Portraíts and Groups.—As everyone knows the hobby. You do not require
snapshot portraits are nearly always more a specially fitted up dark room.
pleasing and truer to life than the studio type, • ñor is it even necessary to take a
and much can be done by the enterprismg amateur yf room and make it dark, by hang-
ing up temporary curtains, etc..in obtaining stnking hkenesses. Any attempt
before the work of developing can
at posing is to be avoided; a little patience,
commence.
discrimination as regards the best moment, and
study of the lighting conditions prevailing, will All you require is a suitable
generally repay the photographer with the admira- >^H ^K tank, such as the " Ensign Carbine."
procurable from any photographiction the resulting portrait receives.
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dealer's shop, and a few packets of already structions as to how to put the film in are issued
made up chemicals, which only require to be with the " Ensign Carbine " tank).
dissolved in a given quantity of water. Any
bath-room, therefore, is an admirable place in The process of developmg occupies about
which to carry out the process. twenty minutes. When this is completed the
developing solution is poured out of the tank,
Developing, Fixing and through a special tap, and what is known as fixing solution is poured in—this consists oí Washing the Film Fixing Salt (obtained in convenient packets
Materials Required. from any photographic dealer), dissolved m a
certain quantity of water.
1. " Ensign Carbine " Tank. the right size for
your spools. Fixing will occupy about ten minutes, after
which the tank can be opened, the film ex- 2. Developmg Powders.
tracted, and washed ¡n any basin, dish, or
3. Fixing Salt. other convenient receptacle. The film should
4. A small thermometer is useful for gauging be washed in running water for about half an
the temperature. hour.
5. Such other accessories as you rnay think Be careful to see that the temperature of the
desirable, such as dishes, etc., though Solutions does not rise too much. these are not essential.
The tank is then thoroughly washed. If Assummg that you have procured the neces-
sary materials, all you have to do is to dissolve two or three films have to be developed at the
the powder in the required amount of water, same time, the developing and fixing Solutions
as indicated on the packet, and pour it into the can be kept and used again, but the tan!;
tank. should be thoroughly washsd between each
You then take your exposed spool, and load film.
it into the tank, in very much the same way After washing the film should be pmned upas you put it into the camera, that is, you do
to dry, in some suitable place, preferably in athe whole thmg in complete daylight (exact in-View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
draught but away from dust or where it might When your negative is dry, it will be m a
get damaged. straight strip, showing eight negative pictures.
T hat is to say, what was white in your subject It will be seen that íhe whole process is
simplicity itself. You do not even require to will appear black. and vice versa
be present while the film is developing, but
can leave it dunng tlie twenty minutes, and
proceed to do anything else you like in the
meantime.
Printing the Negative
Materials Required.
The easiest printing médium is by what is
1. Printing Frame of suitable size. known as " Gaslight Paper," the reason beine;
2. Packet of Gaslight Paper. that the process can be carried out in gaslight.
It is preferable not to opérate in subdued day-
light, or if electric light is used it should be
subdued.
The negative is put m the printing trame
with a piece of gaslight . printing paper, and
exposed at a given distance from a light. The
period of time depends on the type of negative,
3. Bottle of suitable Developer (obtainable and on the volume of light. Full mstructions in
from any photographic dealer). this respect are issued with each packet of
4. Some Fixing Salt as used for the film. papei.
5. You will also require one or two dishes. The paper, havmg been exposed, it is de- Those prepared specially for the purpose
veloped m the dish, the picture appears in a of porcelam, or xylonite are undoubtedly
to be recommended. very short time, and the paper is removed
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from the developer, and plunged up to five or six times its original size, and becomes
into the íixing bath, which you a real picture.
have already prepared in the
second dish.
The print should be washed
for fifteen to twenty minutes,
and then laid out to dry in some
suitable place free from dust; alternatively it
can be blotted.
Finishing Apparatus is available which produces such
pictures with a minimum of expense, and
When the prints have been finished and a minimum of trouble. Ensign Dayhght En-
dried, they can either be mounted in albums, largers make big prints without any difficulty.
or on mounts to suit individual taste. A large A more ambitious type of Enlarger is the Auto-
variety of Ensign Albums is available for this print.
p-urpose.
Always store your negatives in an Ensign
Film Storage Álbum. The Dark Moom
Enlarging When you have become sufficiently en-
thusiastic to set aside a room for photographic When proficiency in the production of good
purposes only, the fitting up becomes a joy,negatives and prints has been attained, the
and the selection of the various accessonesappetite will have been sufficiently " whetted "
is a matler of great importance. By that time,for the enthusiast to proceed to other branches
however, you will be well acquainted with allof photographic activity.
the best apparatus. Ensign photography
The most fascmatmg of all is, perhaps, that means best results all the time, therefore always
of enlarging, where the tiny print is brought ask for ENSIGN.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
Ensign STORAGEFILM ÁLBUM
ENSIGN CARBINE
Daylight
* Developing Tank \Vith imerchange-
able transparent
loóse envelopes
on binder posts.
All Operations in
Always store your negativos carefully—
you never know when you will w;mt them. Daylight.
Price : For negatives 2| x 3i 2/6
No Trouble.
No Mess.
Ensign Carrying Cases Ensures Perfect
You must keep your camera well Results.
; protected — put it in a case.
Canvas, with strong leather sewn Simplicity Itself.
corners. with sling strap
Leather, with long sling strap.
Black or Brown Price 15/-
Litnp Leather. Black only ... ••• ó/6
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