Universal Univex Mercury User manual

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HIS camera is a precision instrument,

which produces excellent photographic
results when operated properly. The corre
manipulation of the parts is as mechanical
as driving an automobile, although much
simpler, and should be learned at the outset.
After that, the art in photography is acquired
with some practice and experience.

We have attempted to make the sections
in this booklet logical and plain, so that no
technical knowledge is needed to understand
its contents. Therefore, please read these
instructions carefully. Simulate taking
tures without film in the camera until you
are familiar with all the controls. Study the
section on the subject of exposure to under-
stand its application.

Then you are ready for your first roll of
film and can expect to get good results.

FOREWORD

Behind the Univex Mercury stand progressive

ngineering and the extensive resources of
fhe Universal Camera Corporation, one of the
largest unit manufacturers of cameras in the
world. Check this list of a few of the Mercury
cardinal features:

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[A modern metal focal plane shutter with
accurate speeds to 1/1000th of a second.

A built-in flash synchronizer for flashbulb
pictures that ensures posi synchronization.

‘of the exposure and flashbulb when the latter
is burning at its maximum brillianey.

Interchangeable lenses starting with the
{3.5 Tricor 35mm. Lens, which has unusually
great depth of field.

A helical focusing dial with graduations
on it for photographing subjects at distances
from the camera of eighteen inches to infinity.

‘The ability to take fast successive action
shots of a moving subject without taking the
camera away from the eye.

Attachments for a range finder and an
exposure meter.

A metal exposure calculator on the back
of the camera.

A depth of focus table on the front of the
camera,

Concentrated control within a. very small
area ofall the dials and scales to be operated.

Three types of films in both eighteen and
thirty-six pictures lengths producing minia:
ture negatives of negligible cost yet capable oe
sharp enlargement at 8” x10",

A camera which immediately classifies it
self with superior photography.

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