Stere-All User manual

Your Stere-all Camera is a precision made instrument and should be handled accordingly.
We designed and built it, let us make any adjustment that may be necessary. Send your
camera only to Universal Camera Corporation if repairs or check up is desired.

Be sure to register your camera - for your own protection.


Three dimensional photography is rapidly replacing the conventional flat photograph
because conventional photography reproduces only a fraction of the exciting visual detail
that the eye sees and wishes to record. But 3D photography recreates life, for it makes
possible photographs in natural color, natural size, and natural depth. Yet the stereo camera
is as easy to operate as the ordinary box camera.

Stere-all, your new 35MM stereo camera, makes it possible for you to discover for yourself
the excitement of 3D picture taking. Your pictures taken with the Stere-all Camera will live
in all their exciting true-to-life detail through the magic realism of stereo photography. The
scenic grandeurs that thrilled you during your summer trip will be yours to enjoy throughout
the year as you and your friends see them, in their perfect clarity, with your Stere-all
Viewer. Your child's smile will lose none of its charm, but will be faithfully recorded
forever, as real and as round as life, through Stere'-All's 3D magic.

Your Stere-all Camera is the product of precision workmanship and the finest modern
design. It can give you a lifetime of pleasure if you follow the few simple instructions in this
manual.

1. Slide RELEASE BAR towards top to open           2. Pull REWIND KNOB out.
camera. Remove BACK COVER completely.





                                                                                                                                          4.

                                                          4. Rotate TAKE-UP SPOOL counter3. Turn WINDING KNOB (in direction of engraved
                                                   clock wise until SLOT is up.arrow) until it stops.

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5. Insert film leader into SLOT, pushing film
between inside of spool and spring. Be sure film
is securely fastened since film will not properly    6. Pull film cartridge along film track and
advance if it slips out of slot.                   push cartridge into recess. Push REWIND
                             KNOB in with a slight turning motion.


                                                      8. Now press SHUTTER RELEASE
                                 BUTTON. Then advance film by turning
                                WINDING KNOB (in direction of engraved
                                              arrow) until it stops. Press SHUTTER
                                 RELEASE BUTTON and advance film a
                                            second time. Press SHUTTER RELEASE
                              BUTTON and advance film a third time*,
                                                Set exposure counter Dial to 1 by turning
7. Hook HINGE TABS of BACK COVER into                                                      dial clockwise until figure 1 is adjacent to
slots in HINGE PLATE. Press BACK COVER                                            Counter Index Mark.
closed. Lock by sliding RELEASE BAR
towards bottom of camera.
                                       Camera is now ready for taking first picture.
                                         * It is necessary to transport film 3 times to
                                                     clear out film exposed during loading. The
                                                 film manufacturer has anticipated this and
                                              provided the extra film in the cartridge.

1. An EXPOSURE GUIDE,
                                 reproduced here, has been placed on
                                    the BACK COVER as an aid in setting
                                      to correct lens opening. This setting
                                 should be made before taking pictures
                             by bringing the indicated f number on
                                    the STOP SET KNOB adjacent to the
                                      triangular INDEX MARK. The setting
                               need not be changed, once set, until
                                        light conditions change.



                                  2. Sight through the
                     VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE to
                            frame the scene to be reproduced.
                         The camera will take exactly what
                          you see in the view-finder. Be
                               sure the camera is held level with
                                the horizon to prevent later eye
                                   strain when viewing pictures.
                                  Tilting the camera up or down for
                             compositions above or below eye
                                 level is permissible.



                                  3. Hold camera firm and steady
                             while pressing RELEASE
                   BUTTON slowly until all the way
                                      in.



1. The EXPOSURE COUNTER DIAL indicates the number of
stereo-pairs exposed. Since you can load your Stere-all Camera
with one of three different size 35 MM cartridges, you must
familiarize yourself with the following information.

35 MM STANDARD NUMBER OF STEREO
EXPOSURE CARTRIDGE PAIRS OBTAINED
 20 exp =  16 exp
 36 exp -  29 exp
Stereo 20 film = 20 exposures

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Thus, if you have loaded with a 20 exposure cartridge the film is completely exposed when
the EXPOSURE COUNTER DIAL indicates 16 and the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON has
been depressed.
Trying to wind beyond the completely exposed count may break film loose from cartridge and
prevent rewinding.

2. Press REWIND BUTTON all the way in and hold. Rewind film into cartridge by turning
REWIND KNOB in direction of engraved arrow. Rewind until REWIND KNOB turns very
freely. Release REWIND BUTTON.

3. Unlock and remove BACK COVER.

4. Pull out REWIND KNOB. Remove film cartridge and place in container to protect from
light.



                 The ultimate objective of stereo photography is to capture, for
                      reproduction, scenes exactly as they appear in nature. For this reason
                      stereo focusing requirements differ from those of single lens picture
                   making.


                As your eyes continually move over a landscape, you look at only
                  one small area at a time. But you sharply focus on each area and
                     perceive everything in detail.


                To re-enjoy this experience through stereo photography, the
                     reproduction must be as sharp as possible from foreground to
                       distance. This requires that the lens not be focused sharply on only
                  one plane in the picture, but that the lens be set to produce the
                       greatest possible "depth-of-field". Fortunately, this setting can be
                      fixed at the time of manufacture of the camera.


"Depth-of-field" is a measure of the distance over which objects are in acceptable focus. It
is dependent upon the f stop number, the focal setting of the lens, and the lens focal length.
The focal length of the f/3.5- 35 MM coated Stere-all lenses have been engineered for the
best "all-around" high quality value for general usage. Focus of the lenses has been preset,
after considerable study, to the value most useful in stereo photography. The variable f stop
settings, however, allow the critical user latitude in finely balancing exposure against
depth-of-field.

*It should be remembered that available light, as shown on page 8, must be of sufficient
intensity for the f stop number used. For close-ups using f/11 or f/16 with color film, flash
can be employed to supplement natural light. Use table on page 11.



You can make both indoor and outdoor flash pictures with your Stere-all Camera. The
shutter has been synchronized for class "M" flash lamps and Strobe lights. All you are
required to do is to mount the Stere-all Flash Unit according to directions supplied with the
unit, and set the lens opening to correct f number.


For indoor color flash, the following table will indicate f number setting:

DAYLIGHT COLOR FILM -PRESS #513 BULB

 Feet-Bulb to         5     7
               4               11  14   18
  object                1/2    1/2

 f/number      16  11    8      5.6   4.5  3.5




TUNGSTEN COLOR FILM* # 5 BULB

 Feet-Bulb to     5
                       8   11  16  18  25
  object            1/2

 f/number        16    11  8    5.6  4.5  3.5

*ANSCO TUNGSTEN UV-16 FILTER KODACHROME A 81D FILTER OR
EQUIVALENT
The Stere-all Camera will accommodate filters of the slip-on type. Simply slip the filters
on the protruding
SLIP-ON FILTER RETAINING RINGS.

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                         For outdoor color fill-in, blue coated flash bulbs should be
                            used. Refer to Daylight Color Film table in this application.





1. Before closing your camera, make sure that the film leader is securely fixed in the take-
up spool.

2. Advance film three frames before taking your first picture.

3. Make sure that your exposure dial is set to # 1.

4. Check to see how many stereo pairs your 35 MM film contains. Do not tear your film by
trying to advance film beyond that amount.

5. Set your f stop to the desired position.

6. When taking your picture, make sure that you hold your camera steady, and level with
the horizon.

7. When advancing film for your next picture, make sure that the wind knob is turned until
it is stopped.

8. Before putting away your camera, check to see that the lenses and inside of your camera
are clean. Use a soft brush or lens. tissue.



The Stere-all flash unit assures you of perfect 3D pictures regardless of light conditions.


Trim in feature, handsome in design, the Stere-all flash unit slips right on to the Stere-all
Camera. Flash photography becomes as simple as any snap shot you have ever taken, with
this modern Stere-all flash unit.


Equipped with five inch Parabolic reflector, taking three penlight batteries. The Stere-all
flash unit assures you of positive contact upon releasing your shutter.

The Stere-all flash unit accepts any standard bayonet type flash bulb, and an adapter will
permit you to use the new M-2 bulb. A positive safety switch of the on and off type
safeguards you against wasting flash bulbs.





Handsomely styled, light in weight, the
Stere-all Viewer makes picture viewing
an exciting experience. Precision
cemented achromatic lenses assure you
of a perfect 3-Dimensional picture. As
soon as you insert your color slide, your
Viewer automatically lights up. Fingertip
controls snap your picture into sharp
focus. Interocular adjustment fits the
picture to your personal vision. To eject
slide, you push the eject button and your
slide pops up - there's no awkward
fumbling. When put down, Viewer light
automatically shuts off. No other stereo
viewer has all these combined features,
yet check this amazingly low price ...
$12.50


Durable, attractive case enables
you to use your Stere-all Camera
while in case when taking either
daylight or flash pictures.
Assures your camera of perfect
protection at all times.

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Universal Camera Corporation is now readying for production a stellar line of accessories
in the stereo field to accompany the Stere-all Camera and Viewer.


Under immediate consideration is a 3D Projector especially designed for use in the home.
Stressing viewing comfort and ease of operation, Universal's 3D Projector will be just
what you want for family viewing, and at a price to fit your pocket.


A self-illuminated, folding viewer.
Made from Universal's revolutionary
design, this folding viewer, with
batteries enclosed, will enable you to
show your 3D slides where ever you
may be. Compact and handy, to be
carried in pocket or purse.
Watch for Universal's full line of
stereo mounts for snap-in, precision
viewing.