Hall Mirror Camera User manual

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 THE HALL
Mirror Camera





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                              Office and Factory
         14 and t8 Dunham Plaee
    BROOKLYN-    NEW YORK

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The Hall Cameras

are far better than any others of a like type, but for reasons well
known to photographers they are not carried in stock by dealers
A dealer may order one for you;  if he will not, order direct from
the manufacturers.





     THE HALL MIRROR REFLECTING CAMERA

  The need of the time is for a Mirror Reflecting Camera, which
will take etther an instantaneous or a time picture. There are
such cameras on the market, but the price prohibits their use by
many people. The Hall Camera Co. offers the Hall Mirror Re-
flecting Camera, without lens, si-o
reversible back, size 3/a, x 4)1, $55.00. Any size lens may be fitted
to the Hall Mirror Camera.
  The Hall Mirror Reflecting Camera without doubt is the most
perfect Camera of the Reflex type. It is a scientific instrument,
and its use will be appreciated by all photographers. In range of
picture making it is unlimited, and in compactness  it is beyond
comparison. In construction  it is different from anv other reflect-
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ing camera on the market. Every detail has been carefully studied
with a view to eliminating all complications. The finder is fitted
with extra deep fitting hooC, which is self opening and fits most
comfortably round the forehead ancl eyes, thus all light is excluded
ancl focusing is accomplished with absolute certainty. By a simple
rnovement of a pawl the hood may be raised and free access to the
ground glass and mirror be had for cleaning purposes. The mirror
is released by-a slight inward pfessure of a button which does not
affect the stability of the instrument. The Hall Camera is adapted
to all kincls of photography. Its range is from stationary to the
                                                                              amost rapidly moving objects, and its action from 1-1200 part of
second to any requircd time of exposure. It  is constructed  to
allow the operator at an instant's notice to focus the object desired
Upon releasing the spring latch of the cover, tl-re hood is raised into
position ancl the operator at that instant is ready to focus the object,
and does so by turning a milled nob on the right side of box and
thi.lens door then opens automatically. The object reflected on
the ground glass is right side up, and that reflection is the full size
of the photograph to be taken. When the operator has the.correct
focus he presses tlte nickel button orr the left and the picture is taken.
  The Focal Plane Shutter of the Hall Mirror Camera is of a
novel type and is simple to operate, not easily put out of order,
and is better than any other shutter. The curtain is regulated from
                                                                              athe outside of the camera to any desired aperture, and gives
wicle range of speed; it  is adjusted close to the plate and thus
insures fine definition in pictures.
  The winding knob is so geared as to raise tl-re curtain with
great speed, and nsually but a fractional tttrn of the knob is neces-
sary. Successive pictures may be taken with great rapidity. The
time of exposure by a simple adjustment on left side of camera
may be changed from 1-1200 part of a second to any time desired
up to a long time exposure. The construction of the lens cotn-
partment makes it perfectly rigid when being racked in or out, and
so lateral play or lost motion is prevented. Each Camera is made
to carry any of the small or large size lenses. The whole box is
made of the best material and is put together in a thoroughly
workmanlike manner, and all parts are so fitted as to insure a
 light proof camera. A11 metal parts are finely oxidized.
   The Hall Mirror Camera is adapted for use with Premo plate-
 holders, Premo film pack adapter and standard size plateholders.
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Instructions
  To opcrr camera release spring latch on top, lift the cover, and
the hood is then in position.
  To focns, turn kuob No. ?, which racks bellows ottt and lens
door opens.                                                                                                .
  To wind cttrtain, turn knob No. 9 left until same stops.
  To close mirror, press knob No. 2 down until lever holds in po-
sitiorr.
  To increase speed of curtain, turn knob No. 8 until desired
number (r to o) shows iu star No. 5.
  To decrease speed of cttrtain, press on pawl attached to knob
No. 8 until desired ntturber appears in star No. 5.
  To open curtain slit to desired aperture, pull out knob No. io
and holcl knob No. ,1, then turn up or down for proper opening.
  Do not open curtain beyond the full aperture of plate back.
  For instantaneolls picturcs lower lever No. 6 to "I"  position
and press nickcl button No. 1, thus releasing mirror and curtain
instarrtlv.
   F'or time pictures raise lever No. 6 to "T" position, wind cur-
tain No. I  until 4-ir-rch opcnir-rg shows in back, then press nickel
button No. 1 aucl rnirror opens; when the desired seconds have
elapsed prcss small pawl No. 3 aud curtain drops; then picture is
taken.
  To close camera release spring latch under cover, when cover
will close.
  The lens door will not snap into position until bellows is racked
in.

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           Hall Diamond Camera





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               IT GUTS LIKE A DIAMOND
   This wonderful little hand camera is a new departure from the
old style bellows type, being constructed in box form on absolutely
correct principles, simple to operate and having all the essential
features of a high-price camera.
  The loading and unloading is extremely simple, with nothing
to break or get out of order.
  The Hall Reliable Shutter is one of the many good features in
the Diapond, simply by moving the lever up or down it adjusts
itself for time or instantaneous exposllres, this being the only shutter
of its kirid on the market where the operator can use different
speeds according to the light on the subject. It is always set for
the next exposure.
  As the lens is the vital part of any camera, the "Double Rapicl
Rectilinear Lens," with Iris Diaphragm, is supplied with the Dia-
mond, carrying with it  cluality that is only fcund in very high-
priced cameras. It is set at a universal focus, which will cut the
film sharply with fine definition and great depth.
  The Diamond is covered with a high-grade leather, with rounded
corners, and is highly finished.
  The metal parts are oxidized and nickel-plated.
  The two brilliant finders supp,lied with the Diamond are above
the average in many respects, having first-class magnifying  qualities.
They are encased in metal. freeing them from dust and protecting

them from breakage. They are placed in the correct position di-
 rectly over lens.
   The Diamond is made to carry the 3rA x 4ty'a standard size roll
 film; capacity rz exposrlres without reloading. It is made light and
 portable, and is the only camera of its type and quality supplied
 with a Double Lens, selling at the extremely low price of $a.fo.

The HaA Portable Darh Room
        Deoelop Your Own Pictures
   Anywhere, afly time, at home, abroad, indoors, outdoors, day
or night. It can be done immediately after exposirrg and the opera-
tor may know then and there what results have been obtained.
 It can be done in the onltt cfficient way, with the ruby light, in a
clark room and constantlv witl'rin sight.  It  is not necessary to
breathe the foul air or endurc the discomforts of a dark room into
which one has to enter. To secure the proper resnlts it is necessary
to manipulate your plate or film with chemicals by hand, and
within sight of the eyes. There can be no possible meclianical
substitution for such manipulation. You can do the work yourself
with your own hands, and see what you are accomplishing, with
the use of the Hall Portable Dark Room.
  To use tlre Hall Portable Dark Room remove the cover, expand
the box to its ftrll height by means of the two folding braces within
it, insert fhe lamp in the recess in the bottom, light a candle and
insert it in the lamp from beneath. When ready for operauon
place your trays with the chemicals and accessories and the plates
or filths within the box, replacc the cover, adjust the eye funnel to
your eyes, insert yottr hands through the armholes and you will then
be in readiness to develop your plates, without the expense and
inconvenience of the old time dark room, but with every possibility
of as much success. The compactness, the light weight and the
nominal cost make the Hall Portable Dark Room a necessity to
every lover of photography. Any size plate or film up to 5 x ? can
be developed in our small size Dark Room, and up to 8 x 10 in
the larger size. For reloading plateholders  it is perfection itself.
          Large Size, 18x20.                              . $15.00
          Smafl Size, 12x18

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   The accompanying illustrations show the room and the method of
use. The small roo* ir a collapsible box, which, when expanded, is_10
inches high, 1A inches long and tz inches wide, and when not expanded
                                                                          case.is but tf  inches high and can be readily carried in a small suit
In the iop of the dark foom is a removable cover 70x7% inches,
which, *h.n properly acljusted, is absolutely lightproof. Attached
to thii cover is a rubber-lined cloth, funnel-like piece, which, whenpulled up vertically, extends ? inches above the cover. It fits tightly
fut            u6out the eyes of the operator without obstructing                                                                         pliablethe "om?ortablybreathing bf the mouth or nostrils. A small piece of
metal is plaied in the eye opening, which can be adjusted to fit
any nose, insuring same light tight. On the outer left-hand cofner
of the bottom oithe box is a fecess into which, when the box is
                                                                        aexpanded, is tightly fitted a brass and ruby gl?:s- lamp, in which
."ndl. oi g"r ittu.h-"tt t may be burned to light the interior of
the box *iih   nonactinic light. The sides and ends of the box             "rubber-lined cloth. The cloth on each end of theare made of
                                                             anbox, when expanded, is loose and has a double sleeve with
armhole closed in each sleeve by elastic bands, so that when the
hand is inserted through the armhole the elastic bands clasp the
arms tightly, preventing the passage of light within the box.
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     Portable Washer and Tank Developer





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          Crate can be lifted out of compartment without dis-
       turbing the negatives.
         This will hold one dozen 4 x 5 or one dozen 5 x7
      plates. Price, $2.00.
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       THE HALL CAMERA CO.
                MANUFACTURERS

                                     Olfice and Factory
            14 and, 18 Dunham Place
        BROOKLYN      NEW YORK