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Graflex Stereo Graphic User manual
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- Graflex
- Model / document
- Graflex Stereo Graphic
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- User manual
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- English
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- 25
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- 3.6 MB
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- Film cameras
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Easy A . . B . . C picture taking.. 3
Parts of the Stereo Graphic. .. . . . 4-5
What kind of film to boy.. 6 YOU NOW OWN A
What kind of flash bulbs to buy.. 6
Taking careof your camera.... . . 7 Stereo Grqphic
l,oading your Stereo Graphic. . . . B-9
Setting the exposure dial t0 Your Stereo Graphic goes beyond
Daylight and Flash settings l 1 the capabilities of previous stereo
Taking the picture l2-13 cameras in that it gives you maxi-
"B"-bulbUsing the setting... . . t4 mum three dimensional effect with-
Tripod & Cable Release. t4 out having to manually focus your
Rewinding the film l5 camera. For this camera has a
Unloading the camera l5 unique and exclusive method of
How to take flash pictures. t6-17 focusing known as Depthmaster
Installing flash batteries. . . 1B-r9 Auto-focus. Even a beginner can get
Stereo Graphic Accessories 20-21 thrilling lifelike three dimensional
Stereo Graphic Viewer 22-23 pictures with the Stereo Graphic.
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{ 1
A. ; there are'five
positionsmarked Cloudy,Hazy, Bright, BrUliant andf l16 for
Color Film (alsoidentified by f/numbers).
a .
C. ; this automati-
cally cocksthe shutter, preventsdouble exposures,and turns
the film counter dial.
our new Stereo Graphic is different from other stereo cameras. The
Depthmaster lens system used in the Stereo Graphic eliminates the need
for a focusing mechanism and gives you greater depth of field than other
stereo cameras under normal conditions. Compare the slides taken with
any other stereo camera and the slides taken with a Stereo Graphic and you
will see the difference. Stereo Graphic slides are always in focus from fore-
ground to background.
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our Stereo Graphic camera is a precision instrument designed and built by
the world's most skilled photographic craftsmen. They have for years
built the famous Speed Graphic cameras used by press photog-
raphers around the world.
Co ble
Releose Socket
Rewind
Releose Button
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Atry type of 35 rnrn. film can be used in the Stereo Graphic, but you
wili finA that the easiest and least expensive is color filrn that gives you
a full color positive transparency. This includes: Kodachrome, Ansco-
chrome. Ilkfachrome, Ansco Color and several others that your photo
dealer can recommend.
All color films are identified for outdoor (daylight) use or indoor
(tungsten) use. You can use either type and get excellent pictures as
long-as you carefully follow'the instructions on pages 10 and 11.
fn*** films come in 20 and 36 exposure rolls. NOTE: on a 20 enposure
roll you witt get 16 pairs of stereo pictures; on a 36 enposure ryll you will
get ig pairs oy tttrio pictures. Kodachrome film is also available in size
5lS, ,nud* especially lor stereo cameras, which gives 20 pairs of pictures
on a roll.
Your Stereo Graphic is synchronized for all M type bulbs such as No. 5
and I.{o. 25 (M-t bubs can also be used provided you have the M-2
Graflash B-C unit).
These bulbs are available with clear or blue glass. {Jse blue bulbs (No.
58 and No. 258) for daylight type color film and clear bulbs (No. 5 and
No. 25) for black and white or tungsten (indoor) type color film- F-or
detailed instructions see pages 10 and 11.
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rotect it from dust, dirt and rain. It is a good idea to k'eepthe
camera in the leather carryirg case with the cover fl"p
closed whenever the camera is not in use.
Do not attempt to oil or repair your STtrREO GRAPHIC yourself. Re-
member that on general principles it is a good idea to have your photo dealer
check your camera every few years to make sure it is irr tip-top operating
condition.
The surface of the lenseshas a hard coating which will reduce internal re-
flections and help make clearer, brighter color transparerlcies.To preserv€
the coating, clean the lenseswith a soft camel's hair brush or lens tissue,
Moisten the lens tissue with a drop or two of lens cleaner. Do not apply the
lens cleaner directly to the surface of the lenses.When cleaning the lenses,
wipe them with smooth, easy motions. Avoid scrubbitg the lenses.
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l. Ilernove thecarnera frorn t,he
leather carrying case by
loosening the large t,humb
screw (fiS. 1) on the bott,orn.
2. Turn Lhe Lock lever on t,he
bot,t,orn of the camera in a
count,erclockwise direction
(fig. 2).
3. ]\ow that the camera rs'urr-
Iocked, t,he bot,tom and back
can easily be slipped down
about, % inch and lifted off
(lig. 3).
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* ,DAY.LI,G.HT$TTTIilGS
Daylieht Color Films. Kodachrome A
Kodachrome Ektachrome (indoor)
Ansco Color Anscochrome No. 85 Filter
Beach; water and snow scenes in bright sun Brilliant Brilliant
tl1r f lL6 f ILL
Nearby'subjects of ayerage color, sunny, Bright Brilliant Bright
clear sky fls tlLL tls
Hazy, light elouds, tqansparent shadows, Hazy Bright Hazy
with no sharply defined edges tls.6 fls tls.6
Cloudy,sky, oYercast,; no shadow** Cloudy Hazv Cloudy
tl4 t15.6 fl4
Open shade.** Subject in open with ample light Cloudy Hazy Cloudy
from sky overhead, but not in direct sunlight. fl4 tls.6 tl4
**Note that pictures taken under these ccinditions -may have an ex@ssive bluish cast. Picture
takins is not iecommended under these conditions because of difficulty -of judging light values.
Try o-ne exposure at indicated setting, and if poseible, tine with the next larger lens opening. xFor Siereo Gruphic with shutler seleclor 3ol sl "1."
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When using any
stereo camera it is important to hold the cam-
era perfectly straight and leael. Pick up with
both hands and hold as shown in frg. 2. Hold
the camera tightly against your face so that
you can see through the viewfinder window.
Pull your elbows in close to your body so
that the camera will be as steady as possible.IJ
-To get the best pictures from your camera,
consider the sceneyou see through the view-
finder . . .
Get the subject in the center of the picture.
Don't be afraid to get close when photo- frg. 2 gr aphing peopte andpets (y our Ster eo Gr aphic
will give you sharp focus as close as four feet).
Check to make sure that horizon lines are not fig. 3 tilted at an angle.
Keep trees, poles and buildings vertical so they
do nof appear fo be falling oYer.
Make sure your picture has a pleasitg backgroundl because it will be sharp from foreground to infinity.
-Simply press the Shutterffi ReleaseButton in the center of the Shutter Selector "click" (fig. 3). You will hear an audible as the shut-
ter opens and closes. Wind the film for the next
exposure by turning the Winding Knob.
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with each roll of film you buy. When using your
STEREO GRAPHIC at slow speeds it is recom-
mended that you use a tripod and cable release.
Rememberthut the shutter wiII remain open as long
qs the shutter release is depressed.
- Y o u r S T E R E O
GRAPHIC has a standard tripod socket (fiS. 1)'
Just screw your camera into position.
-Atty stand-
ard European or American-made cable
release will fit the Cable Release Socket
(fie.2).
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Iig. I
-Turn the rewind re-
"R." lease button until the bar points to Hold
the button down with the lock pins engaged in
the key slot until the film is completely rewound
(fig. 1).
Turn the rewind knob in the direction of the
arrow (fig. 2). Rewind the film until the knob
turns very freely (to check-release the button,
if the knob continues to turn freely, you may
remove the back and take out the film). "L" Free the rewind releasebutton and turn it to
so that it cannot be accidentally depressed. If it
should be accidentally depressed with film in the
camera, the exposure counter dial will not cor-
rectly register the number of exposures left to be
made on the film.
fte. 2 fie. 3
-After the film has been
rewound release the Lock on the bottom of the camera
(fig. 3). Slip the back down tl" and lift off. Remove
the film cartridge. 'Have a new roll of film handy so that you can imme-
diately reload your camera, and it will always be ready
for use.
Exposed film should be processed promptly. Take it
to your camera dealer or follow the processing instruc-
tions packed with the film.
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Your Stereo Graphic will accept,three Graflash units.
The P-L uses pholoflash pen{ight batteries, and the
B-C and M-2 B-C accept a 22ll volL photoflash bar-
'I'he tery. lirst two units uccepl the bayoneL base
f arnps such as t,henurnber 5, 25, SNt and SF lamps,
ancl the last riccepls the srnall N'I-2 lamps, Lhe small
reflecLor providing ellicienL distribution of lighL.
-Graflash unifs connect
direcLly to the Stereo Graphic canrera wilhoul cor.ds
or special mounLs. Inserl the foob of the flash uniL
inlo the flcint of t,hecamerii shoe (located on the top
of the camera) rnoving the unit backwarcl as far as it
will go freely. Grasp Lhecamera and flash firmly and
slide the unit unlil Lhe curved section of the foot is
llush with the fore parb of the shoe. This compleles
the fitting and prepares the equipmenl for use. To
rernoye the unit apply pressure Lo Lhe rear of Lhe
flash case, gripping Iirmly so t,haLit does noL dr:op
out of the shoe when free. Do nol lit or renlove the
Graflash with iin un{ired flash lamp in place as it
may {ire accidenlally during {itLing or removal.
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The Graflash units are offered less batteries in order
that, fresh ones can be supplied and installed at the
tirne of purchase.
Obtain two penlight batteries
identified for photooraphic use. Loosen the slotted
screw attaching the outer case correr with a coin or
finger tips. Remove the plate exposing the interior.
Install the batteries observing the arrows conYen-
iently imprinted into the inner portion of the case.
Always insert the batteries so that the contact or top
end is inserted in the direction of the arrow which
will be behind iL. Replace cover and tighten down.
-Loosen the large screw
on the side plate with a small coin or finger tips. Re-
morre the plate exposing the interior. With the re-
flector facing left,, see illustration, the bottom of the
battery should also face left, i.e. minus (- ) left,
plus (*) right. After the batLery has been positioned
replace the cover and tighten with the screw. With
good care the battery should last 1-2 years. NOTE:
Longer battery life can be expected if lamps are not
left in the unit when not in use.
Groflosh P-[ ond Groflosh B-C-The Gra-
flash reflector accepls the standard bayonet type M and F lamps, To fit the larnp, slide
the base portion into the socket as far as it will go freely. Apply pressure to the top at the 'fhis
1g same time pulling forward slightly (seeillustration). will allow the catch to lock the
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lamp base into position and the unit will then be
ready for use. To remove the lamp depress the
ejector at the base of the socket.
M-2 Graflqsh B-C-TheM-2lamp has a pinlessbalse
and does not have to be turned or aligned in any
special way. Merely press the base of the lamp into
the reflector socket until it locks in place. To eject,
simply push the ejector button on the back of the
reflector.
-It is good practice to check the equip-
ment from time to time for battery strength and
continuity of the circuit. For this obtain from your
photo dealer a suitable test lamp. Fit the lamp into
the Graflash reflector socket as described above.
With the camera unloaded or with the lens covered
trip once or twice at a slow shutter speed. Each time
that the shutter is tripped the lamp should glow
momentarily. Batteries may lose their e{ficiency with
age as well as with use. Strong batteries are your
best assurance for constant results. We recommend
replacement of penlight batteries approximately
eyery six months and 22rl volt batteries approxi-
mately eighteen-twenty-four months.
-On one side of theGraflashB-C units
will be found an outlet for a two-prong household
plug. This accepts a standard connecting cord for
Graflite Extension Flash which your dealer will be
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Grqflex Speed Tripod
gog{tlipod is one of the most useful of accessories. The Graflex $
Pry:{ tiip:d is an idealunit fo1vo-qrsrereoGraphic.It is r.rss"J, [grr.tyeigh!, comp_act. opens to 67 inches, cloies to 28 in"cies.
w.gtghs only^A/2 lbs. Complete with Pan-Tilt Head and lateral
adjustment for leveling the ^cgmpra. Quick acting and lockffi-iee
extensions with shake proof lock nuri ar rhe t"F. D;rLi;;;i;;--
sion center post for quick height adjustm*ofi. li;;;"r"t";liy
priced, too.
LENSSHADE & FITTERS CARRY-AIL CASE
Filters for color films especially Handsome grey top grain cow-
4esigned fgr the Stereo Graphic". hide. A deluxe case lo carry cam-
Supplied _in pairs with slip-on era, flash, flash bulbs, filrn, fil-
mounts. Lens shades eliminate ters, lens shade, exposure meter
undesirable reflections on the and other small equipment. Solid
camera lenses. Slip-on design reinforced construbtion. Full
permits use of filters, sunshades, leng,th shoulder strap and pad.
or both. Camera case may be Lock and kev.
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The Stereo Graphic Viewer has a built-in battery operated light and ground glass diffusion screensfor best possible illumination of the slide. You will find it easy and quick to adjust and easyto use. ,i,.itlti:ririr',r,::'i,:i-ii',i-Dropa slide in the slot in the top of the viewer with the slide turned in accordance with the directions printed on it. Hold the viewer in either the right or left hand and press the red bar in the base of the viewer to turn on the light. (l\ote-fresh batteries should be supplied when the viewer is purchasedfrom your dealer. See below for loading.) Focus the viewer with either the right or the left hand red knob at the sides of the viewer. To gain proper stereo effect, it may be necessary to adjust the separation of the lenses. The control knob for this is conYeniently located at the upper right hand corner ' of the front of the viewer. .. , .', ,,,*;'1.:., ,'..i: , ' :-Loosen the 2 screws in the base of the viewer. A coin can be used for the purpose. Separate the top and bot- tom halves of the rear part of the viewer. Insert 2 size D standard batteries for photoflash or industrial use. Be sure to insert them with the tops poiniing in the same direction as in a flashlight. Refit the top and bottom sections, sliding them into place, so that they will properly connect with the front part of the viewer. The screws are held in place with retainers, so that they cannot be lost. A coin can be used to re- tighten them. www.orphancameras.comView original page 23
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SIDE
ADJUSTS FOR, EYES.
FOCUSING KNOB.
BOTTOM
PUSH BUTTON.
LOOSEN sCREWs TO
REMOVE COVER.
TOP WITH
COVERREMOVED
FLASHTIGHT BULB.
D-SIZE FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES. o
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