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Kershaw Raven User manual
User manual for Kershaw Raven. 18 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Kershaw
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- Kershaw Raven
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- User manual
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- English
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- 18
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- Film cameras
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HOW TO TAKE PHOTOCRAPFIS WITFI TFIE
,.RAVEN''
Camera Roll Film
KERSHAW-SOHO (SAIES) TIMITED
MORTIMER HOUSE, 37l4I MORTIMER STREET, LONDON, W.I"
' Study this Booklet carcfully and retain for future tefergnce'
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Y HOW TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS WITH
I THE KERSHAW " RAVEN '' ROLL FILM CAMERA
Foreword......
of the many imp.ortant features. possessed by the Kershaw "Raven" camera, the most outstanding optical is the and shutter which enables the c,quipment-ali owner to enjoy the pleas-ures_ photography under of normal conditions. light The camera,.which enrbodies the renowried-Kbrshau'F/6.) anastigmit will produce ' fi.rst the hands class. pictures in fiI1-r of novice or expert. Ii takes iny standalJ size 2I" X 3'r" .
The.,simplicity ,{ opening an.d closing the carnera should be noted. The opening of the baseboard automatically brings the lens and shutter into position,- reacf for focusing and taking a phoiograpF.
The Kershaw "Raven" Camera is very - simple to operate, but it is strongly recommended that the user should study t6is instruction- book carefullv ;j not until the various rnovements of opening the camera, focusing, exposing and
fi1aJly -closing- after use are thorougily-taken.fa"miliar, shouli the camera'be i6aded with film and the first. photograpls The newcomer to photography
should learn the name and purpoie of each operational component which is described
in Ftc. 1 so that the camera may be opeiated without hesitation in actual use.
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2. Place the new roll of unexposed film in the lower chamber, slit the gummed
paper and unwind sufficient of the protective backing paper to allow the
pointed end to be inserted in the wide slot of the empty spool in the upper
chamber (see Frc. 3). Make sure that the red side of the paper will face the
back of the camera and that the protective covering paper winds evenly between
the two flanges of the spool.
3. Give the film winder two or three turns, replace the back of the camera
and see that the hinge on the lower end of the camera back is securely hooked
in-make sure, too, that the camera back is secured by the spring catch.
4. Again turn the film winder slowly, watching carefully the red window in
the camera back, until No. 1 appears. The film is now in position to take the
first Picture
.' To opEN THE CAMERA
1. Press the baseboard release catch at the front of the cameta and the baseboard
will be released Gently press on the base to ensure that the side struts have
"clicked" into position-this is important.
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THE VIEW FINDER
The use of the view finder is clearly shown in Frcs. 4 and 5.
The space enclosed by white outline
in Flc. 4 contains the Picture
which will be reproduced on the
film when the camera is held in t an UPRIGFIT position.
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Fig. 4
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which the lens is fully open; the next larger number (8) indicates that the
lens aperture has been reduced, thereby increasing the length of exposure required.
TTIE SHUTTER
rhe Kershaw "Raven" Camera is htted with a precision three-speed shuler.
The engraved plate at the top of the shutter indicates the various exposures of
which the shutter is capable. The figures 25,50, 100 refer to instantaneousI
exposures expressed in fractions of a second. For example : when the shutter
speed regulator is brought into the position indicated by the figure 25, an in-
stantaneous exposure or "snapshot" of r/25th of a secon. will be made on
pressing the shutter release lever. In a similar manner, exposufes of t/loth
and t,/tooth of a second may be made. The following page will provide some
guidance for the correct use of the three shutter speeds.
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L/2Jth of a second-"snapshots" in poor light or overcast conditions, subjects
in the shade, photographs with buildings or trees occupying the greater portion
of the picture.
1/r0th of a second-subjects in sunshine, open landscapes, etc.
1/100th of a second-fast moving objects, photograpns ot open landscapes or
seascapes in brilliant light. {g,l
Vhen the shutter speed regulator is set at 'B,' what is known as a bulb exposure h
may be made. The single pressure on the shutter release lever opens the shutter,
which will remain open until the pressure is removed.
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IWhen the shutter speed regulator is set at '7,' a time exposure may be made.
On pressing the release lever, the shutter opens and remains open until a second e
ypressure is given, whereupon it closes. Time exposures only should be made
for interiors, and the aperture of the lens may be closed to F/L6 or higher to
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\flhen the callera is helcl in a
IIORIZONTAL position, tlre pic-
ture to be reprodr-rcecj rvill be seen
in the view finder within thc area
enclosed by a white or,rtline in FIc. 5.
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the photograph will thenaperture. The scene ;i to be reproduced in
appear outlincd by the .larger fratne in front. Flc, 6 clearly demonsttates thc
rusc' of the Direct Vision View Finder.
THE CAMERA LENS
The Kershaw F/6.3 anastigrnat fitted to the "Raven" Camera is a first-class
lehs carefully computed and produced to provide fine definition and covering
power. The outer lens cell bears a distance scale which is engraved for various
distances-6, 8, 10, 15 and 25 feet, and "Infinity," and its rim may be rotated
so that the focusing indicator coincides with the figure representing the
distance to the subject which it is intended to photograph; for example: to
nrake a portrait of a subject at, say, 6 feet, the focusing scale should be revolved
to bring the figure 6 in coincidence with the focusing indicator ; for
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hands'Time and bulb exposufes cannot be made when the camefa is held in the
It should be supported by means of the stand leg or by a tripod stand for which
a special tripod bush is fitted on the outside of the Camera baseboard'
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Having loaded with film and opened the camera' an exposure may now be made'
Note the distance (in feet) from the cameta to the subject to be photographed,
set the focusing scale to the required distance and set the speed of the shutter
and the diaphragm apeftLue setting lever. The beginner should make the
F / 6.3 of F /8 and at a shutter first exposures in good light conditions at
sec.speed of t/t1th sec., or elternatively at F/\t with a shutter speed of 1/25th
As experience is gained the user will be able to select other lens aperture settings
theend shutter speeds to suit the prevailing light conditions and the nature of
subject to be photograPhed.
Having now located the picture in the view-finder, hold the camera perfectly steady
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- CLOSING
THE CAMERA
Press gently with the
two thumbs on the strut
release clips (see Flt,.
9), and the baseboard
will be released from
its rigid position. 9o.- tinue to Press the base-
board back until it is
means of engaged by# catch. the releasc
Having exposed the roll
of film. wind off until
the end of the backing
Daper is seen to Pass
it-r" red window, then
femove the camera
back. Revolve the film
winder until all the
backing paPer is on the
upper spool.
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Pull the film winder outwards, remove the spool of film and seal it by means of
the gummed paper slip attached to the end of the backing paper.
Take the empty spool and transfer it to the upper chamber with the slotted end
of the spool towards the 6lm winder, push in the winder until the key engages
in the spool end. The camera is now ready for reloading.
USEFUL HINTS FOR THE BEGINNER
Do not jerk the camera or your picture may be blurred.
The lens must be kept clean and not touched by the fingers. It must not be
unscrewed because it has been correctly focused to give clear, crisp pictures.
Do not take photographs in poor light.
Never let the sun shine into the lens.
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