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Graflex XL Lens Attachments User manual
User manual for Graflex XL Lens Attachments. 7 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Graflex
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- Graflex XL Lens Attachments
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- User manual
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- English
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- 7
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TO COSTLY LENS ATTACHMENTSI I I
Usethe samelensshade,the samefilter,the sameretainer,with
all lenses...for all negativesizes.':'Useon othercamerasas well!
single filter or any combination of two
filters can be used. lf a lens shade isFour basic Adapter Rings will fit all xl
lenses... will accept all series 8 filters. being used it is not necessaryto use the
Thread the Adapter Ring directly into the Retainer Ring.
thread on the lens mount.
One RetainerRing fits all adapter rings.
Nest a ny series 8 f ilter into the adapter
ring a nd hold in place by th reading the
Retainer Ring into the adapter ring. A
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One Lens Shade for all lenses.Use only Graflex xl filters are rnanufactured to
with GraflexSky 1A filter or adapter ring. rigid specificationsto insure exact light
Thread the rectangularLens Shade fully transmission.Made from highest quality
into the front thread of the adapter ring. optical glass, they are Thermo-Bonded,
Continueturning the Lens Shade until it preciselyground and polished.With rea-
is in a horizontalposition relative to the sonable care, each filter will provide a
camera. The Lens Shade acts as its own lifetime of service. Use a lens cleaner
retainer and nests the filter bet\Meenthe and lens tissue or soft lint-freecloth for
adapterring and Lens Shade. cleaning. Use of silicone impregnated
lens tissues is not recommended.
SKY 1A Use it as a transparentlens
cap to protect the camera lens; it has its
own built-in adapter and retainer ring.
"Shoot" through it for black and white
or color. . . no exposure change. This
filter produces better contrast with black
and white and better color saturation
with color film.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
SERIES8 FILTERS
YELLOW-2 CAT. NO. 7480
Recommended for black and white outdoor photography to increase contrast and
enhancetone renditionl Increasediaphragm opening 1 full stop.
ORANGE cAT. NO. 7481
Recommended for black and white outdoor photography where greater ultra-violet
absorption is required for higher contrast (than Yellow-2filter). ls particularlyeffective
for marine, aerial, and special cloud effects.When using panchromaticfilm, increase
diaphragmopening Ltl stops.
RED.l cAT. NO. 7485
Recommendedfor maximum contrastwith panchromaticor infraied films. Can be used
for dramatic sky effects, or to simulate moonlight effects at midday by slight under-
exposure.Increasediaphragm openings3 full stops.
GREEN.l cAT. NO. 7486
Recommendedfor black and white outdoorphotography,particularlyfor portraiture,
foliage, and landscape. Sky effects are similar to Yellow-2sky effects.lncreasedia-
phragm opening 1 full stop.
85 CAT. NO. 748.4
Recommendedfor type A color films in daylight and'films such as KodacolorX and
Agfacolor when using an electronic flash. Acts as a haze filter for daylight. Increase
diaphragmopening approximatelytl stop.
858 CAT. NO. 7482
Recommendedfor use with Type B color films such as Kodak High Speed Ektachrome,
in daylight. Acts as a haze filter. lncrease diaphragm opening Vz stop.
85C CAT. NO. 7483
Recommendedfor KodacolorX, Agfacolorand similar negativecolor films, when used
in daylight and prints are to be made in custom labs. (Not for use with Kodak Ektacolor
Professionalfilm, CPS-120.)No change in diaphragmopening is required.
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