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KINAX Provence and Picardy User manual
User manual for KINAX Provence and Picardy. 21 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Kinax
- Model / document
- KINAX Provence and Picardy
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 21
- File size
- 5.8 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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3o Tear off the sticky paper from the film'
freeing the paper-leader of the roll. Draw the
end of the latter, thread it in the wide slit
upperof the take-up spool which is in the
chamber. Coil up several times with the win-
ding key (fig. 3) so as to stretch the paper'
Ascertain that the win- fig. 3 ding is correct at start,
if it is wound on a slant,
straighten it at once (the
black side is on the
inside).
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its 40 Replace the back of the camera in
original position. A slight pressure is sufficient
to lock it.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
50 Lift up the sliding window cover which
is on the back of the camera (fig. a). Wind up
the film with the key until a hand and the
number (1) appears (fig, 5) and then close the
cover ; the camera is then ready for taking
the first photograph.
fig. 6
fig. 5
TAKING THE PHOTOGRAPH
Open the camera by pressing on the button
(17) when it automatically erects and a slight
pressure on the baseboard ensures complete
rig idity.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
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Focusing is effected bY rotation of the
front fens collar, the distances being engraved
from 7 feet to infinitY
fis. 7 The precise distance
at which the camera is
being used is indicated fig. 8
in the frame above the
lens collar (fig. 7).
the Adjust the diaphragm by means of
indicator (7) located at the lower shutter ring
(fig.8).View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
INSTANTANEOUS EXPOSURES
The duration of the exposure is controlled
by rotating the outer shutter ring and setting
the required speed against the red pointer at
the top. The speeds given are 1110, 1 l2S, 1 ISO
and 1/150 of a second.
fis.l0 Select the shutter speed
required by rotating the shut-
fis. e ter ring until the speed is
indicated by the red mark.
Set the shutter by depressing the leverl6 (fig 10).
The shutter is released by pressing gently and
without jerking on the button (6) which is on
the body, or by means of the plunger of a cable
release, which is threaded into the socket (1b)
which is situated on the lower left hand strut.View original page 9Page 11 · Read text
THE DELAYED ACTION RELEASE
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The Kinax Provence is fitted with a delayed-action release
(enabling the user to photograph himself) and the following
procedure must be followed to make the best use of thisdevice.
Fix the camera in the required direction, either on a tripodfitted into one of the threaded bushes fis' tlon the body, or, if this is not possible
by placing it on a firm and horizontal fffi
object (table, piece of furniture, etc.) bv iji
means of the base support (g) (General lt,Description). ,.,
io Centre the image in the viewfinder,
lt-not forgetting to reserve a place for the
operator.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
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Take care to hold the camera stea-
:I dily in position and then
a) Set the shutter speed by turning the
theI shutter ring (10) and setting
shutter as indicated (fig. 11).
b) Set the delayed-action movement
by depressing the catch towards the
small lever (12) (fig. 12).
fig' 13 c) With the finger nail release the
tis. 12 stud (13) (fig. 13) which sets the
clock work in operation.
Between this time and the release of
the shutter, a period of 10 seconds
elapses which is sufficient to allow the
operator to take his place in the field
of the viewfinder.
Wait for the " click " of the shutter
before touchjng or moving the camera.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
METHOD OF HOLDING THE
CAMERA
1o For vertical photographs : Grip the upper
part of the camera with the right hand. ering
the view-finder to the level of the eye while
pressing the camera against the cheek.
Support it with the left ris. t5
hand, with the elbow
close against the body,
fig. l4 and press with the fore
finger on the button (6)
(fig. 1a).
20 For horizontal photographs : Grip the
camera with both hands, the two elbows
against the body, the view-finder at the level
of the eye and with the forefinger of the left
hand, press on the release button (fig. 1b).View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
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THE TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS
WITH THE KINAFLASH
The Kinax Provence is fitted with an l.P.O.
shutter with a synchro-f lash connection
permitting the use of flash lamps for use
with the Kinaflash. This accessory, which is
f itted to the camera andF very practical, is
held in position by means of the bush on the fig. l6KtR camera baseboard. The flexible cable conduc-
to the synchro-Jlash socket (3)bil tor is connected
Fr and the connection to the top of the
shouldft shutter which is marked by a red index. This operation
before always take place before setting the shutter and
the fitting the lamp. The scale of exposures is indicated in
guide given below..View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
TABLE ()F I{UMBER GUIDES FOR FLASH LAMPS
For each lamp and for each emulsion there is a " number-guide "which determines the lens diaphragm to be used in conjunctionwith the shutter apeed. .,I
Shutter speed rating of speed being used Power of lamp being used I
PF14 | PF25 | PF56
31o-33o-Sch or 80-125 ASA
28o-30o Sch or 40-64 ASA
31o-33o Sch or 80-125 ASA
280-300 Sch or 40-64 ASA
Exomple; Film used : super sensitive panchromatic 2gl80 scheiner. Shutter speed : 1/50th second.
The number-guide.corresaonding to this is 56, in-accor-
dance with the table.gfvgn a.pove. To catcilate ihe siop%'116, on"
divides this numb.er. by the distance at which the subjebt is iiiuateO.
lf the su.bject is at 4 yards for example, from ttre-s;'rtG-oJ'ilruml-
nation, the lens gtqR to use wiil o'e 5o divided by 4: f i+, or thenearest, such as f 11.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
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CLOSING THE CAMERA
It is necessary to return the lens to the infinity
position be{ore closing. The camera is then closed
by means of pressing back the protruding articu-
lated upper struts towards the camera back
and then the baseboard should be gently secured
in the closing catch (fig.17).
To close the optical viewfinder fold down the
front frame and hold down in position with the
fis. l7 left hand and then press down the rear sight
until a " click" is heard'
UNLOADING THE CAMERA
: When the eight exposures have been taken
10 Turn the film wind-up knob (18) until the end of the film has
passed the red window at the back of the camera'View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
20 Open the back of the camera as has been
shown for loading.
30 Push the exposed roll towards the left and *
release it f rom the take-up stud. The thrust of the
spring from the other end will hef p to withdraw
it from the film-chamber (fig. 18).
fig. l9
40 Stick down the end
of the paper trailer with
fig. l8 the gum-strip provided.
5o Take the empty spool of the lower reel
holder and place it in the upper film-chamber.
60 Turn the wind-up knob until the stud
engages with the film spool and rotates it.
The KINAX camera is now ready for re-
loading with a new film.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
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THE' ACCESSORIES FOR THE
KINAX PROVENCE CAMERA F::e
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'1 l THE COLOUR FILTERS.
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threaded The Kinn f. : 4,5 lens which is fitted to this camera is
.vellgJrv (for ortho emulsions 2 x )' I internally to enable colour filters in green (for Panchro emul-
$rl rionr g *), orange (for panchro emulsions 5 x), Ied(for panchro
emulsions 8 xi, 6iile (for pan emulsions in conjunction with artificial
f ight 1 t/z x), ultra uiolg! (for use in high altitudes above 3.000 {t' or
at the seaside during very clear weather).
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THE SUPPLEMENTARY LENSES
To use the camera at distances less than 5 ft. it is necessary to use
supplementary lenses and these may also be screwed into the front
fens collar the Kipor for 3ft.3 ins. and 1It. 7rk ins. the focusing
scale should then be set at infinity. These lenses are of very great
value enabling one to photograph very small objects or parts of
documents.
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THE LENSHOOD
The Parkin is recommended for all photographs against the light
where it is possible that the direct lighting will cause reflections.
It may be fitted directly on to the lens or over the colour filter which
is already mounted on the lens.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
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J . trt use the INAFLAS
This accessory is very
simple and practical and consists of a simple bodY
and a flat battery fitted
with a reflector, best suited
for use with these lamPs.
The whole is supported by
a metal strut and is fitted
to the camera by means of
an adaptor screwing into
the bush on the baseboard.
A cable conductor connects
the battery to the connec-
tion on the shutter of the
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