WIRGIN Junior User manual

INSTRUCTIONSFOR
                               OPERATING

CAMERA SPECIALTYCOMPAI.IY,INC.   50 \(/. 29th 5T.  ' NEW YORK,N. Y.

YOUR WIRGIN JUNIOR CAMERA
    The Wirgin  Junior Camera is a fine optical instrument,  skillfully  designed and produced
Indgl  strict supervision and inspection.  Like  all precision instruments,  it ihould be iarefully
handled. Read the following  instructions  closely. Become familiar  with  all the parts of the
camera and their use.
    There should be no necessity to foree any of the moving parts.   If you feel that anything
is wrong with the operation of the camera, ask your dealer or write  to the factory.
                    FILM SELECTION
    'The
         Wirgin  Camera takes 12 pictures, zt/E'  t2r/n"   size on standard 120 film. The choice
of film depends upon the lighting  conditions under which the pictures are taken. A standard
sPeed type should_be used for  all outdoor work-such  as Eastman Verichrome or Plus-X, Ansco
Plenachrome or Superpan Supreme, or Gevaert Superchrome. A  faster  film  like  Eastman
Qlrper-XX or Agfa Superpan Press should be used fo.  poor  light  or interiors  lvith  artificial
illumination
       PICTURETAKING WITH THE WIRSIN JUNIOR
    The steps necessary for taking  pictures can be summarized quite  briefly:
Loading and Unloading lhe Camera            Taking the Picture
    l. Open Back
   2. Engage Empty Spool                                           l. Open Camera
   3. lnsert Flm                                        2. Set Shutter Speed
 .4. Wind Film                                         3. Compose the Picture in the Viewfinder
  5. Unload Film                                        4. Trip the Shufter
    These steps will  be explained  in  greater  detail.  Follow  them and you  will  have no
difficulty  in taking  excellent photographs.
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I- TRIPODSOCKET                         J - FLASHOUTLET





 H - SHUTTER
 RELEASEARM



                          G - SHUTTERSPEEDINDICATOR

F - OPENINGBUTTON
D - WINDING KNOB
                                       B- METAL SHOULDER





                     E- LOWERFILM HOLDER
A - SPRINGLATCH
             C - UPPERFILM HOLDER


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HOW TO IOAD THE CAMERA
    your  Wirgin Camera may be loaded or unloaded in daylight.. Whenever possible, these
op"tutio"r  shoitd  be done in-modified  light-never    in  bright  sunlight.
OpEN BACI(-The  Camera back is locked by a sliding latch  (A).  Take the camera-in your
,.lnnJ r,""a      rnon" iii"  i"t"tr  sideways with  the thum-b of your right hand- Grasp the metal
sh-oulder (B)"ndwith the index finger of your left hand and swing open the back.                                      ,
ENGAGE EMPTY SPOOL-Place  the camera face down.  Before the film  is inserted,-a.n emp-ty
.o""i  -*rb"                 in the upper film holder  (C).  Turn  the winding knob  (D)  in theait*ri""        th"-ur-to-*."ngug"J At the same time, pull  the knob outward. Swing out the film holder.                       lI
Fiu""  ttr" "fempty rpooi i1 the film holder wiih  the slotted end toward the winding-knob.  Swing
nf-   f,"fa"r        ni-   i"io  the film chamber. Turn  the knob  in the direction  of the arrow and
push in until"ii.ithe empty spool is fully engaged.
INSERT FILM-You   are now ready to load the camera with  film.  Ffi"g   ouJ the film  holder
 ifj.       pfu""  theilm    in the film  holder.  fwig_film    holder and film  into  the  film chamber.
C"rrv  ifr"       of t6" papgr acrols the back of ihe camera ryak-ing sure that the-red o{ gree-n
,ia"  Lf  tft" ""apaper is outside and the black surface is facing the lens. The start of the film  will
 il;;       b;  i|i"ua"a    i"to  rhe wide slot of the empty spool, leaving.the  t-1b t9 go through,the
 ;;;;";     riot.   ftr"   roll must be centered on the empty ipool so that  it  will wind evenly. No.w,
                                                                                        firm  grip on-the                                                                                                        its                                                       and                                                                assure                                                    ihe-paper                                                   to wind                              turns                                        sufficient                      two                knobri""ifrr*indine                                                                                                   lock.          IhII                                                                provides                                                                           automatic                                                                 an                                                                 latch                                       The spring                                       back.                           camera                             the                    Close i"*   *i"a-rp   rp3o1.
WIND FILM-The  winding knob should now be turned until_an indicating_hand and a row of
doir upp""t  under the red"window:  then pr-oceed slowly until  the number  I appears. You are
 ;;;     ;;jt     for the first picture.  Immediately  after each picture  is taken, be sure to advance
the film to the next number.

UNLOADING-AfIer    taking  twelve  pictures,  turn  the  winding  knob  until  the  film  is
completely wound around the spool.  That can be noted when the protective paper  trailer
passes the window.  Open the camera in modified  light  as previously described. Swing out
the  film  holder  with  the  film  by  pulling  out  the winding  knob  to disengage  it  from  the
spool. Remove the film from the film holder. The film must be held firmly  against the spool
to prevent light from reaching the emulsion surfaces. Bend under the loose end, and seal  it
with the attached gummed paper. The film may now be developed.
    The remaining  spool, now empty, should be transferred  into the winding knob chamber.
The camera is now readv for a fresh roll  of film.
              TAKTNGTHE PICTURE
    To open the camera, press the button  (F)  near the viewfinder and pull down the front
until  it locks. The lens is now in a picture taking position.
    Hold  the camera with  both hands and pressed against the cheek. The eye should be
placed as close as possible to the viewfinder.  The  built-in  optical  viewfinder  will show you
exactly the scene that  will  appear on the negative.
    Set the shutter speed (G).  Compose the subject carefully so that the center of interest is
in the center of the viewfinder image.  It  is important  to hold the camera level, particularly  for
pictures of buildings and other objects which have prominent vertical lines. Select a viewpoint
from'which  the subject appeart properly lighted, and from which uninteresting and distralting
objects are not visible.
   When  tripping  the shutter  (H)  use a slow gentle movement and hold the camera in a
rigid  position.  Any  camera movement  at  the  time  of exposure may  result  in  a blurred
picture.
     After each picture  is taken, advance the film by turning  the winding knob  until  the next
number appears in the red window.
    To close the camera, hold  it in both hands facing you. Press the lens supports down with
both thumbs and snap the door shut.
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CORRECTEXPOSURE
   The Wirgin  Jr. is equipped with a ground and polished 75mm Meniscar lens in a shutter
with two speids.  This lens is of excellent quality and requires no focusing.  Atty  object
photographed from B feet to infinity will be in focus and sharply defined. This makes picture-
taking with the Wirgin  Jr. a comparatively simple affair.
   When ordinary inapshots are taken, the pointer located on the shutter should be at 1/50,
(the shutter remains open for \/50th  of a second). At  this shutter speed and with standard
film, pictures should be taken only  in  bright  or average sunlight.  With  a faster  film,   it  is
possible to take pictures of subjects in bright shade, or early morning and late afternoon sun..
INDOOR PICTURES-For taking pictures indoors you may use Photoflood lamps and reflectors.
Exposures-         for various lamp-to-subject distances are given in lighting guides.
    Flash pictures can be taken in two ways; by utilizing what is known as "open flash'o or
with the Wirgin  Flash Unit.  For "open flash," the'Whenshutter set at "bulb"  is opened, the lamp  is-.
flashed and the shutter  is immediately  closed.         taking  pictures  this way, turn  off  all
lights near the subject to avoid premature exposures.
     Pictures taken with the Wirgin  Flash Unit  are shot at l/50  in the conventional manner.
The connecting cord of the flash unit  is attached to the flash outlet  of the camera shutter.
Built-in  flash synchronization insures that the bulb  will be flashed at the moment the shutter
 is opened.
    To prevent blurred pictures, the use of a tripod  is necessarywheri taking indoor pictures.
For specific flash exposures consult a flashbulb guide.
TIME EXPOSURES-Time exposures are usually required when the  light  is too poor  for                                                                'obulb."instantaneous shots. The pointer on the shutter is moved to       The shutter arm is presserl
down.  At  the end of exposure time, the shutter arm  is released, closing the shutter and
 completing  the taking  of the picture.  The  shutter should be  left open from  12 to severaT
seconds depending on the quality of the light. The camera should be supported by a tripod.
Any camera movement during a time exposure rvill result in a blurred  picture.

WIRSIN CAMERA ACCESSORIES
               EVEREADYCASE FOR THE WIRGIN CAMERA
    Your Wirgin Camera should be protected at all times with this genuine leather Eveready
case. ft  is provided with a safety screw that prevents the camera from falling out of the case;
and permits using the camera on a tripod  without  removing   it from  the carrying  case. The
full length neck strap is so designed that one section may be removed to provide a short hand
strap. The front and top are hinged to drop out of the way for instant shooting.........   $5.50
                .                W I R G I N F I L T E R S
    By absorbing some colors and allowing other colors to pass through  freely, Wirgin  Filters
correct the di{Terencein tone value betrveenwhat the eye sees and what would normally appear
on the negative.
YELLOW FILTER (Y2)-For   natural effects; deepens sky for cloud effects; emphasizes detail
in distant landscape;  darkens blue water; renders foliage lighter,  etc..........................................
GREEN FILTER (G2)-Used   with Type C Panchromatic under Tungsten light  to reproduce
monochromatically the colors of the suhject in daylight.  Prevents reds from photographing

RED FILTER (R)-Gives  extreme contrast to outdoor scenes wherein blue sky, white clouds,
and a strongly lighted foregronnd are the principal features........                      $ | .95
ORANGE FILTER (O)-Similar    in effect to the yellow filter,  it produces greater contrast for

KODACHROME A (ORANGE) FILTER-This filter must be used when Kodachrome Type A
is used outdoors. Exposure is the same as Kodachrome regular without  filter.  This  iilter

KODACHROME B (BLUE) FILTER-To be used with Kodachrome regular indoors. This filter
reduces the yellow and orange light of photofloods to a light of daylight qua1ity.........................$3
KODACHROME HAZE FILTER-Used  for the reduction of film material sensitivity to violet

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W I R G I N F I L T E RH O L D E R                                            'Wirgin
   A  filter  holder  is available  for  the        Camera.   It  fits the lens of the camera and

                   W I R G I N S U N S H A D E
    This fine sunshade is carefully  designed to give maiimum  protection from unwanted side
lighting.  In this way the sharpness of thl  negative is incre-ased. The'Wirgin  Sunshade is used
wlth th-e Wirgin  Filier  Holdei.  Either by itself or in combinaton wth a Wi^rgrl  Filter,   it  is a                     ttl

                         WIRGIN FLASH UNIT
    The  Wirgin  F'lash Unit   is specially  designed to   fit  the Wirgin  Junior  Camera.  The
connecting       of the flash unit  is attached to the flash outlet  of the camera shutter.  Built'
in  flash slnchronization"oid          insures that  the bulb  will  be flashed at the moment the shutter  is
opened. fhe  scientific design of the reflector provides maximum illumination.......$2.70plus tax^
                       WIRGIN EXPOSUREMETER
    Every camera fan will appreciate this miniature extinction type meter. It  is only  lla  inches
long yet  it  is remarkably  accurate.   It  will  easily  fit into the vest poc\e_t for ease in ca_rrying                     -:t
aroind.   ft's operation  ii so fast and simple that anyone can use it.  Effective under  all  light                                                                             l
conditions, indoors and outdoors, with any kind  of film.  Lightweight  alumin_um construction.
Attached cover protects meter against'accidental  damage. Complete with  leather case and
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                         Specially Designed for lhe Wirgin Camera
    The Wirgin  Tripod  combines firm  camera support,  light  weight  ald  eqsy po_rtlLbility.
It extends to 51 inchei and closes to 14 inches.  It weighs only 28 ounces. The Wirgin  S-Section
Tripod is constructed of tubular brass, rustproof and corrosion proof........... . $7.95 plus $.85 tax