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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
Document type
User manual
Language
English
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7
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0.8 MB
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Lenses & filters
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      xl camera systems ANSwER
            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.
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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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