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Traveller Reflex User manual
User manual for Traveller Reflex. 12 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Traveller
- Model / document
- Traveller Reflex
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- User manual
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- English
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- 12
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- Film cameras
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HOW
T o
E U s
Y o UR
TRAVELLER
REFLEX CAMERA
with SUPER LENS,SIMPLE Cl, STURDY.
fakes 12 sharp pictures in Colour or Black/White
on No. 120-6x6 - RollfilmU
INSTRUCTION BOOKLETView original page 1Page 5 · Read text
5. Draw out the backing paper of the film and insert
the tapered end into ihe slot.of the empty Gk;:;; _S_pool in the Upper Film Chamber, then tir- *" pitH
Winding. Knob. Make sure that ihe backing p"d, ;I the film is properly placed.
6. Turn the Filr! winding Knob three or four times so\ -held that the film leader is securely on the f;t;-;; Spool.
7. To close the Back cover, turn the Tripod socket in the 'Close'direction until it rtops.
8. carefully and gently t_qrn the Film winding Knob until
the Film Indication Window shows numb"er-it- V;; are now ready to take the first picture.
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SIGHTING THE SUBJECT
Your Traveller Camera No. 102 SUPER-LENS
is a new model with 2 viewfinders. One is the
Reflex Glass and the other is a Sportsfinder for
viewing picture at eye-level. The Upper Lens in
front of the camera is used for viewing the subject
on the Reflex Glass and the Lower Lens takes the
picture.
When obstructions are
in your way you can Rest your camera on
holo your camera over the ground for lo'.vhead viewing the subjects.picture from below.
Hold the camera at
usePlace the camera on stomach level & view For high subiect forvour knee when taking straight down to the the Sportsfinder
i picture from a lower Reflex Glass for clear vielving the picture on level. subjects. the eye-level.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
For best results with y-our TRAVELLER SUPER-LENS CAMERA you have to check
th,e Lens Opening, Shutter gpeed and Distance Scale before Th; following suggestions are helpful. "a.h "*porntu.
T}IE LENS OPENING t
The.Lens Aperture controls the amount of light that will pass through the lens onto \
,tlre light sensitive film. Your Traveller SuperLens offers openings at fit1, f:t A-aia tZi.
To set the Lens Openings, move the Lens Aperture Control L"n"."to the desired ; on the Lenp Aperture Scale. It is suggested that Setting f:16 should be used for ""*bernormal . t sunny conditions. When,the weather Glloudv ahd the.su-n is partially obscured, f:8 f:11
srrould be selected. The Lens Opening of. f.:22 is advised for eiceptionally brighi scenes.
\ SHUTTER SPEED
Th.. F-Lgtle1_Sp_eed controls the duration of the exposure. Shutter Speeds on'your TRAVELLER SUPER-LENS CAMERA are 1f25, t/50 of a second and b'. The speed of. Il25 of a second is recommended for general photography. Taking pictures of fast '"ipornt" sybjecf _is not ad_vised. The 'B' sett!1g is lor taking pictuiej with an longer
than U25 second. This se_tting shouldbnly be used wlie.r the camera is firmly r,rpport""d
o:r. a Tripod or on a table and should not be used to take pictures of moving subiects.
When you press the Shutter Release Button by 'B'position the shutter stays open until
you release pressure on the button.
I THE DISTANCE SCALE {
Blt accurately rotating the White Mark t o.r the Lower Lens Ring to the correct
distance number on the Distance Scale results in exposing sharp picture"s. Do not take
pictures at a distance less than 6 feet from the subject 1o the iamera. For excelient
portraits use distance scale gf6.tzfeet, and15feet for groups and scenes. Infinity 'o'
indicates distance of over 30 feet.
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PICTURE TAKING PROCEDURE
Read the following instructions carefully before exposing
1. Cover Hood bv lifting it with your right hand thumb. Q.. the Press the sports viewfinder Hood inward to cloie.,
2. Remove the lens cap. Look into the Reflex Glass you will see the
picture which you can take *itJt your camera bi following the
ways:
a, As the Picture Taking Lens of your TRAVELLER REFLEX
CAMERA is not a fiied focus lins. You must adjust the lens
to the distan-ee of your subject by turning the l.n'r-ti"g io-i["
appropriate distance on the Distance Scale.
b, Set the required Lens Aperture.
I c, Set the required Shutter Speed.
ReleaseI 3. Hold the camera steady, then gently press the Shutter Button downwards and the picture is then taken.
4. Turn the Film_ Winding Knob until the next number appears in
the Red Film Indication Window and it is for your tte"l- picture.
Repeat this procedure until 12 pictures have been taken.
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UNLOADING FILM TAKING FLASH PICTURES
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For taking pictures at night or in dark ptace,
your TRAVELLER SUPER-LENS CnMeRe After all 12 pictures have been taken, .roll
the Film Winding Knob to rake up the flashis fittedgunwithinto FlashAccessorySvnchronization.Shoe. rhen connectInsert remaining film eniirely on ro the Tafe-up the cord with the Flash Svnchronization
Contact Your Camera can be used frlr the spool- Open the camera as instructei
Flash elready, and pull out the Upper Film Spool Gunwholecandaybeofused24 withhours.TRAVEILAny kindER SUpER-of
Locking Spriirg Knob to the end to loisen LENS CAMERA. When buying-ani bulbs, the Take-Up Spool and remove the exposed choose a well-known brand. ask for film. Tvpe "M". Full Aperture f : I I and borh shutter speeds of. l/ i5 and l,/5O of a secondnI mav be used.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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I}IPORTANT TIPS
I Don't obstruct the lens by blocking it with your finger or with
t? the camera strap
Above all be sure that the lens cap is taken off, and replaced
when your camera is not in use.
a.1'l Keep the lens and viewfinder clean. Always use blowing cleaner.
I Don't get nearer than 5 feet from the subject.
lu
I Remember to advance the film after each shot, otherwise you
will have a double exposure. 1,.
When loading or unloading film do so in the shade, never in II strong, direct sunlight.
Do not wipe the lens with a dirty handkerchief. Always wlpe
very lightly by using proper lens paper or lens cleaning cloth.
Do not snap the shutter when your camera is not in use. Keep
the Cover Hood and Cap close to protect the Reflex Glass & Lens
clean.View original page 10From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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