Graflex Graphic Century 35A User manual

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                            o Remember to advance the film two full strokes after each oicture
Filnt RenLindet' Dial
       The instruction shcct p:rckctl rvith cach roll of filrl inrlicates the filnr in<lcx
        or speed nur-nber'. LIse the trvo rtris,.r<l posts to turn the filnr inrlcx tlizrl until
         this number is opposite the blzrck tlot on the rinr of the rewinrl knob.

PICTURE TAKII{G SETTIilGS
                          Shutter Settings
                                      At the top of the shutter you will find
                                        two rows of numbers. The front row of
                                        numbers are the shutter speeds, (1,'25,
                                                     1/50, 1/100 and 1/300).
                                             Shutter speed controls the length of
                                          time that lieht will pass through the
                                           lens and is useful in stopping action
                                  as well as in  controlling exposure.
                                      Under average conditions use the yel-
                                                   lorv 50. Where action is to be stopped
                                           use the 1il00th or 1/300th setting.
                                 When set at B the shutter will open
                                     when the trip button is held down and
                                                   will close when it is released. Always
                                           use a tripod or some other steady sup-
                                         port and a cable release when using
                                                this setting to prevent camera motion.
Lens Settings
    The rear row is f-numbers and refers to lens diaphragm openings which control
    the amount of light which will pass through the lens. Rotate the knurled ring
     next to the camera body until the yellow index line is opposite the figure desired-
     //3.5 is the largest opening-//l6 the smallest.
      The illustration to the rieht explains the settings for excellent results with a
     typical film at 1/50 second  . . . The yellow numbers indicate proper settings for
    films with a daylight exposurewww.butkus.usindex or speed of 32 such as Kodacolor, Ekta-
    chrome and Anscochrome under average conditions.

When the above scenes are photographed with l)iiJ'ligiri Lype' Ill<tachrome, Ansco-
    chrome, or Kodacolor on a bright sunny day, the camera setting at 1/50 second will be
    as indicated. For other films consult thctnstruction sheet packed with the film.
LIGHT SUBJEGTS o Beach, ma-          AYERAGE SUETECTS, Basic tx-           DARI( SUBTECTS o Masses of
rine, and snow scenes, where           posure a Brightl,v colored gar-           dark areas or people standing
everything is light-colored and          dens, houses, pets, nearby            near shrubbery which dobs not
the surroundings reflect light             people, etc., not in the shade.             reflect light can be classed as
onto the subject to give a         Most pictures ar: this group.           "Dark Subjects."
briliant, flat lighting.

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      A <listnrrct,scalc (fet't) rvill llt,f<ltrn<l <ln tltt'lcnsttrouttt. To lxing )':oul'pictttt'c itttrr
         shzrrp focus, estirnatc tht'nunrllcr of ft't,t lrt'trvcct't )'oul'c:Ilnerzr  trtrtl sr-rb.it'ct. Then
       tuyn the lensnrount to lrring thitt rtuntlrt't'o1t1t<lsitt'thc  tri:rnglc ttcxt to 1i.5. Iror
       convcnience the nunrlrcr' 15 is irr I't,llow in<licating "uttivel'sal" foctts. Unrlt'r'
        av(,I'ag('pictult'taking  c<ltt<litiotts  sub.i cct tttttt.t't'ial f:rt'tht't'th:tn ?r::'ft'<ltn tht'
           calll('l'a u'ill lrc in acct'yrtrtlrly  sh:rt'1t foctts.

MAKII{G THE PICTURE

To make the picture holcl the camera
as inrlic:rtcd in thc photo to the right
       you see within the Brit{ht                                                                                                                                           ;t
-whatLine Finder Frame will be exactly
what you will get in your finished
picture-colrrpose carefully for bet-
ter pictures. When focused at three                                                                  J
feet the two short lines at the top of
                                                                                                                     Si:'thc Bright Line Finder Frame in-                     t      4*-ri
                                                                                                                                                                    ,Ttlic:lte the top of your picture.  Hold the carnera steady against                           #ft
your eyebrow with your arms close
to your botly as in the photograph.                                                $lTzrke a rleep breath-let part of it
out-hol<l it-squeeze the  rele :rsc
with your forefinger and you will
have rnatlc another Prize Winning
Picture.

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                                                    See table on back cover for recotnnrended exp0sure settings
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      Te irttirch ir llirsh r.rnit to r'our'('t'ttttrr'f  ii5A  sirnpll'sli<ltl  it  ittto tht'clip  ott top of
          tht'r.rrnit,r':r. Attiic,lr the  c,<lrrl t<l tht,flaslr   otrllt't-follrlu'the      lilnr  att<l flitshlrttllr
           r)lill)ul'irr.trrlt, l's'l't,colrrrncnrl:ttiotrswww.butkus.usf<lr shttttt't's1;t't'<l  :ttrtl lt'tts itllt'r'tltrt'st'ttittgs    ot'
         rrst,tltt,strirlc  rrt tlit'lrircli  of this lroolilt't its tr stirt'tittg  ltoittt.

Don't cut off heads-compose                Don't forget to focus.                 Don't shoot directly into the
yorrr oicture carefully making                                          sun or bright reflections-
sure that all of the subject  is                                                 use a lenshade to avoid this
within the Bright Line Frame                                                             condition.
Finder.

Unload;ing
  Your film has been completely ex-
  posed when the exposure counter
  dial reads "0."
    The film must be rewound into the
  film cartridge before the back may
  be opened and the film removed. To
  rewind the film hold the camera as
  shown-hold down the rewind re-
  lease and turn the rewind knob in
  the direction of the arrow. Continue
  to turn the rewind knob untii you
  feel a change of tension (a slight
  tug as the film leaves the take-up
  spindle-then no tension at all).   O
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         Turn the rewind knob several extra turns to make certain the film is
          completely within the cartridge. The back can then be opened-the
          rewind knob pulled up and the film cartridge removed.                              www.butkus.us

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Spec'i,f"catl,ons  :
  Film size: Standard 20 or 36 exPo-            Frame and close up framing marks
  sure rolls of 35mru filn'r-black and              Shutter: Between the lens tYPe-
  white or color (prints or transpar-             speed 1125, 1t50, 1/100, 1/300 Plus B
   encies  )                                                    is cocked when film is                                          -shutteradvanccd.  Print size: Standard jumbo Photo
  finishers enlargement-black and                 Flash: Synchronized at all speeds for
  white or color.                                 Class "M" bulbs (5, 25, M-5) and
o  Sfide size: Standard 2 x 2 (35mm)              Class "X"  (electronic flash)                                                          25. li :5R, SM and SF uP -M-2,to 1/50o  Lens: Coated, color corrected 45mm                  ]I                                                   second. Use Cat. No. 2721 Graflite   //3.5 Prominar
  Focusing: Infinity to 3'-fingertiP               Connecting Cord.                                                      Construction and Size: All metal pre-  adjustment                                                        cision die cast 51/2" x zyz" x 3y4"-a F-Numbers: f ii.5, 4,5.6,8, 11, 16                                                   wt. 17 oz.o Viewfinder: Large, brilliant,  tlirect,                                                             Filter Kit (Available as accessory)  eye level with Bright Line Finder                                             31.5mm series 5

Other Features:
    o Trigger Action Film Winding        o Yellow Number "Safe" Settings
        and Shutter Cocking              o Tripod Socket
    o Film Reminder Dial                       r Cable Release Socket
    o Automatic Exposure Counter        o Standard Accessory CliP           13

Your Century 354 Camera WarrantA
      Your Century 35A Camera was  manufactured, inspected and tested by skilled
       camera craftsmen.  It is warranted to be free from faulty materials and workman-
         ship. If any servicing is necessary during your first year of ownership because of
        faulty materials or workmanship your camera will be serviced without charge,
        except for transportation charges.
       No liability  is assumed for film which is damaged or is unsatisfactory for any
       reason (due to equipment malfunction or otherwise), nor is Graflex, Inc., obligated
        to replace such film. No liability is assumed for expenses or damages resulting]"o-
        interruptions in operation of equipment.
         This warranty is made in lieu of any other grlaranty, warranty, or liability ex-
  .  ri    pressedor replacementor implied.as hereinGraflex'sprovided.liability under thc rvithin u'arrarrtv is linrited to rlpair=:!
          Graflex equipment which has been ciamaged, mishandled or worn from extended       use u'ill be serviced at factory established rates.
          Returns for servicing should be made through your Graflex Dealer; or if thisis,    lrt-       not convenient, the equipment should \e carefully packed in a stiff container with
       adequate packing (not excelsior). Attach nsme and address and any specific instruc-
        tions to the package which should be adequately secured and fully insured. (See
       back cover for Service Center addresses.   I

           Record camera serial number (Found on lensmount) here for your files.
              Camera No.
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