Universal Univex Twin flex User manual

Important

  The Twinflex Camera has been carefully designed
to produce excellent pictures through one of the most
reliable and simple methods yet developed in photog-
raphy. The  reflex method  of  focusing-until   now
found  only.in  expensive cameras-makes    it possible
to see the picture completely before it  is taken. This
one featur:e alone immediately overcomes one of the
greatest obstacles to  efficient and successful photog-
raphy that the average amateur has ro meet.

  Also, all complicated adjustments have been elimi-
nated from  the camera, so that onlv a few  simple
instructions need be learned. But  these tew  are
important   because it  is always the photographer
who makes the camera operate. It cannot correct his
mistakes  if he fails  to load  it  properly, or  to hold
steady when taking a picture, etc.
   Thus,  lor  the person who  will  read and  lollow
these  instructianso   antd, then  arrange   his picture
well  in the focusing  screen belore  taking    it,  this
carnerfl  should  produ."e  results  of a fine   artistic
quality  and  sharpness,  antd,giae heen enjoytnent
in addition.


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Fig.  l.  Place the cam-
erarface down on some
convenient  clean  sur-
face to avoid scratching
the lens. Now remove
the back cover from the
case by  pushing  the
two slide locks as far as
they will  go in the di-
rection of the "OPEN"
arrows  on  the  slides.
The cover may then be
removed  easily by  lift-
ing  it straight up.


Fig.  2.  The  carnera,
ean be loaded  in doy-
light.  Howeaer,  avoid
d i r e c t  s u n l i g h r  o r
bright  indoor  lights  to
                                                            V"SI]APtDNOTCH
avoid fogging  the film.                                         SPRINGGRIP

whatfilmto use:
  There are two grades of fine grain film  available
that cover everv photograpl-ric need.
  uni'er  No.00  ultrapan  is a  fast, fullv  color-
sensitive panchromatic  film  suitable  for  ail-rouncl
Llsc, incioors and outcloclrs,summer ancl rvinter, ex-
cept under exrremely bright  light conditions such as
brilliant sun on beach or snow.
  univer  No. 00 ultracl'rrome is a fine grain ortho-
cirromatic filrn suitable for outcioor photography on
[;right days.
  The  silver wrapper which  is rernovecl frclm  tire
filn-r lnav be saved for use later as a protective covcr-
ing for the erposed film.
  with  the camera on a solid support in the position
iilustrated, place the sealecl roll  of  film  uncler the
sl)rlng grip  in the loading cradle. Be sure that tire
spool llange i-raving the
 "\r"  si-rapednotch is on
the side illustrated.
Fig. 3. Placeone thumb
c-rnthe roli of f;lrn and
brcak the seal on  the
i)rotective paper  by
tcaring it r,vith a finger-
r r a i l o r  a  p e n k n i f e .
I)rarv  out  the  encl of

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t h e  p a p e r  u n r i l      i t
r-caclrcs to  about  k
inch bcyoncl the erlpty
:,irool in  the  take-up
cradle.
        -fhreadIi'igi. 4.         the end
i.,i thc protective paper
:i:rough the slit in the
i,:rrpty spool as far as it
,,,'illgo.Start it straight,
I oltling thc spool clorvn
', itlr the thumbs on ti-re
ctrcls as the  lvindir-rq
iirrob is  turnecl. Give
ilrc l<rrob t\\'o or threc
! rrnrs ltorrvarcl to  bi nrl
tlre papcr on the spool.
i)o  not unrvind  lrlore
ihan this becauselight
n,il| reach the film :lncl
1og it (fogging results
in  r-rnrlesirablestreaks
r,1'liirht in the picturc).
F i g . 5 . T h e  c a m c r a
shoulrl now  i-rc closecl.
l)lace the  back  covcr  ovcr  thc  case, antl  have  the
ctlgcs in  a  tight   fit  all arouncl. Tlrcn  push  the two

slicle locks as far as they  r,vill go in the direction of
the "Lock"  arrows on the slides.
Fig. 6. The film shoulcl
uow  be advanced  for
the first picture. Watch
the window on the bacl<
c o v e r a n d   t u r n    t h e
rvincling knol) until the
rvarning hancl on  the
frlrn paper slrows.
Fig. 7. Turn  tl're knol-r
slor.vlyuntil the 6gure 1
appears. The  filrn is now ready for the first exposure
 Bemovingthe film
Fig. B.  After  the  last
picture (there are 6 er-
l)osures to a  roll)  has
becn taken, turn  the
u'inding knob until the
cnd  of  the  protective
l)aper passes the  win-
<low on the back cover.
Then  turn    it  several
times more  to be sure

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that  all  of   it  is r.vound around  the spool. Remove
the back cover. Turn  the wind  knob  so thot  the
                     o'V"narrow end ol the      sh,aped nolch on the spool
flange  is pointing  straight  outward.  Pull back thc
spring grip and remove the spool frorn the cradle. I)cr
not  pull  the end  of  the paper  to  righren  the  roll
since that may scratch the film. Moisten rhe gummed
sticker, seal the   roll,  and  wrap    it  carefuily  for
protection.
  The  film  is now  ready  to be developed, which
should be done as soon as possible after exposurc as
better quality pictures will  result.
  Before closing the back cover, transfer the empty
spool to the take-up cradle. Also,  it  is a good policy
to reload then in order to be ready for the nexr group
of pictures.
  Takin$Pietures
  When taking pictures with the Twinflex, apply the
same general rules that you would use with any other
camera. T'he subject should be in open light. Do not
point the camera into the sun or other bright  light.
The camera should be close to the subject for detail
pictures and portraiture, and relatively farther away
for a smaller image. Interesting pictures can be taken
at an angle, but  distortion may result  if the angle is
too great.

theshutte
    .\ picture is taken by pressing down  the shutter
r-elcascbutton, r.l,hichopens and closesthe shutter.
  Thc shutter of thc Tr,vinfler is designed for both
snapshots:rncl "Tinrc"  exposures.A snapshot picture
is one in rvhicir the shutter opens and lets lighr on
tlre film for a small fraction of a second. In a "Time"
cxposure, the shutter remains open and lets light on
tire 6lm as long as the shutter releasebutton is held
clolvn.
snnpsho
  A snapshot is macle on a clear day in open light.-l'herc
         is enough light on the subject then to register
thc picture on  the  film  properly  during  the  split
sccond that the shutter is open.
Fig. 9.  For a snapshot
--  ('Instantaneous" ex-
posure-push  the time
slide down  all thc wav.

  R a i s e  t h e  v i e w i n g
s c r e e n s h i e l d   t o   t h e
open position.  It  will
not  be  quite  vertical
rvhen it is at its limit of
rotation. A  slight click


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will be heard when this
 point is reached. Do not
 force the shield beyond
 it.

Fig. 10.  To  take pic-
 tures, hold the camera
 firmly  in a horizontal
position as shown.

Fig. 11.  Look  down
 into  the ground  glass
viewing screen and lo-
cate the subject in  it as
desired for the picture.
                                        FOCUSING
At the same time, turn   SHIELD
the focusing knob until
the picture in the screen
is sharpest. The camera
is then readv  for  the
exposure.

   lVow hold  the cantera  steady. This  is important
becausea blurred picture will  result if the camera is
nroved dr-rring the exposure. Press down  the shutter
rcleasebutton gradually and continuously as far as it
rvill go. The picture is taken just before the click of
the shutter is heard.              (contd. on page 12)

The  outstanding   acilue  of  the  reflex  type  ot
carrlera  is thqt  the pieture   is seen in the ground
gloss as  it  will  be on the  film.  Thuso pictures  can
be rnacle sharp  and, well d.efined, eaery  tirne.  Also,
they  can be stud.ied. in  the  screert  carelully    lor
good  cotnposition   and  other   artistic  features.
Vith   care,, this shoulil  lead  to comsiderubly  better         I
photography    than   is  ord,inarily   obtained,  with                             i     o'snapshooting."
last
   Always   turn   the   filrn   to  the  next  nutnber            I
protnptly    alter  each  picture    is taken.  This  will
avoid confusion  later as to whether  the next section
of film  is in place for an exposure.
"time"pietures
  When  the light on the subject is not bright enough
for a snapshot-for   instance, on a hazy day, or  for
pictures inside a house with  only normal  lighting--
it is necessaryto make a "Time"  exposure in order to
get enough light on the film  to register the picturc.
However,  both  the subject  and. the cantera must
rernain  stationary   during   tke  exposure.    If  eirher
one should move, then a blurred  image  will  result.

  Relatively  short  timing   is  required  due  to  the
speed of  the  film.  Never  more  than one second is
needed for outdoor  daylight  conditions. The amateur
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photographer will  quickly  learn the required time
intervals for various intensities of light  after a little
experimenting.
 Fig. 12.  For a ooTinte" pictture) pull  up the  tirn-
ing  slide so that  the word  rIME  con be reud, on
 its faee. Hold  the carnera stead,y oru a  solid sup-
port.  Locate  the  subject   in  the  ground  gJcss
screen as desired  for  the  picttttre. Then  start the
exposure  by pressing  dorcn  the  shutter  release
button  as far as  it  will  go. This showrd be done
sntoothly  and earefully   in order  to aaoid  jaruing
the cantera,. Flold  the button down  for the desired
length of time and then releasethe pressure. The pic-
ture is now taken, and the film should be turned to
the next number.



           FOR"TIME/PICIURES




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The  following   is necessary information   for  taking
pictures indoors with Photollood bulbs.



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          i  Photoflood[xposureTable
For No.00  Ultrapan  or No. OO Ultrqchrorne   Filtn                          i
  Distancelrom     EXPOSURE TIME WITH
  Flood Lampr    (1 frZ Photoflood   (2 fr2 Photofloods      tI                        in                       Reflector)     to Subject                                               in                                           Reflector)
       6 feet                           second                                               second               I                              /2                                                   \14
       9 feet            1 second             /2  second
      L2feet         1[  seconds          3/4 second
         IJ  teet          2 seconds          1 second
NOTE:     If  reflectors  are  not  used, DOUBLE   the
EXPOSURE TIME.
  No. 00 Ultrapan  Film  is recommended for photo-
flood pictures because the film  is sensitive to all colors.
'fhis        is important  since  artificial  light   is strong  in
yellow and red.
  No. 00 Ultrachrome Film, being an orthochromatic
film,  is sensitive to blue and green, and a  little  to
yellow, but not  to red. Therefore,   if No. 00 Ulira-
chrome  Film   is used for  photoflood  pictures, add       t
50% to the exposure given above, since red light does
not register the scene on the film as in Ultrapan.
       Portraits
  The  Twinflex  makes beautiful  close-ups without
any special portrait  attachment.  For head and shoul-
der portraits, the subject should be from 3 to 4 feet
from the camera.         t4
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Iinishin$ the f ilm

       The  Twinflex  Camera  combined   with  Univex
     No. 00 films produces negatives that make Kodaprints
     and enlargements of  astonishing  quality. The  pic-
      tures show fine depth  of scene, sharpness, accuracy
       in  reproducing  the subject, and an  artistic quality
      that  is desirable in enlargements. The camera can
      therefore be used to get many of the fine pictures that
      anateur photographers make for art and display pur-
,l*  poses as well  as for photography  in  general.  It  is
     necessaryonly to make the exposure under the proper
       light  conditions, and the desirable technical features
      of the picture will  result automatically.

       However,  since much depends on the quality  of
      the  photofinishing,  care should be taken  to leave
       films  only  with  stores offering  finishing  service of
      ftnoun   ltigh  quality. And  remember,  high  prices do
      not always mean high  quality. A  surprisingly large
     percentage of photofinishing  is distinctly second rate,
     and the finest camera and most expert photography
     are of no avail with such finishing.

       Please refer  to page 11 where  the two  standard
     types of developing service are discussed in detail.

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NO. OOFILM ROLLS
  FOR TWINFLEXCAMERA





A  superfine Ultrachrome  film  for  your
Twinflex Cam era. You can bry  it  all over
the world.  Six exposures. No. O0 Ultta-
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A  fast panchromatic fine  grain  film  of
superior quality. Ide al f.or adverseweather
conditions. Six exposures. No. 00 Ultra-
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ffUARANT[[
     Every Univex Twinflex Camera is guaranteed
    to produce good pictures  if used according  to
   the instruction  book.  Also,   it  is guaranteed
   against defective material and workmanship
    for  a period  of one  year. The  guarantee  is
   voided,  however,   if  the camera  is abused or
   misused.
   SERVICE.  Your  Twinflex    is ruggedly  con-
    structed to give many  years of uninterrupted
   service. If damaged by  accident or  careless
   handling,  send  it to us for  repair, and we  rryill
    notify you promptly  of the charge for putting
      it back in normal  operating  condition.
   IMPORTANT.  When  returning   the camera
   by mail  lor  repair  or seraiceo please  write
   separately  and   lully   regarding    the   iliffi-
    eulty,  and, enclose  25(  in  starnps  to coaer
   handling   and  postage.  Send  cantera  and
    letter  to the  ttearest seraice station  (not  to
   your  dealer).

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