Ansco Anscoflex User manual

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The designers
and engineersof
Ansco's Camera Plant and Ray'-
mond Loewy Associates have
combincd their skills to bring
you this ntodern, convenient,
color-styled, reflex-type camera,
Its modern design incorporates
many fine fcatures not usually
found in incxpensive reflex cam-
erxs.
You need not be an expert
photographer to tahe good pic-
tureswirh yotrrAnscoflsa
- jg
issimpleto use. You cantakepic-
tures asclosels five feet. How-
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rcrd rhror.rgh
thcse
instruc-
tions
crrefuUl'rnd pmcticeop-
crating it rvithout film before
t.'rk.ing
thc first pictures.

THE CAMERA FRONT
The aluminum front of the camera is not only a
protection for the cameralens,but opens
to form the
iight shield for the viewing lens. Care should be used
to always open and close the camera by carefully
pushing.on the extension piece at the bottom of the
cover Plale.
Make certain that the cover plate is raised all the
way to the top soit doesnot obscurethe viewing lens,
THE CAMERA BACK
To open the cameraback, the front plate must first
be raisedro form the light shield around the viewing
lens. Then, press the red button just behind the vien'-
ing lens. This releasesthe locking catch and the
hinged back can be easily swung open. It is closed
by merely pressing the back into position until a
"click" indicates it is locked.
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TAKING
THE
PICTURE
COMPOSE THE PICTURE
Take time to composeyour picture in the view-
finder on the top of the camera. The difference be-
rween just an ordinary snapshotand a photograph is
r little time and thought given to how the subject
looks in the viewfinder. Just check, are you cuttinS
- people's
headsofi in the viewfinder; is there a tele-
phone pole or tree "growing out of your subiect's

head";is therea line of clothes
or other distracting
object
in thebackground
? Try to
-make.your
pictures
teli a story, yet k;ep them simple and-
uncluttered'
\7hat you sie in ybur viewfinder will make your
finalprint.
One of the bestrulesof lighting for the average
picture
is to locate
your subject sothesunis coming
brr., yo.,,shoulder.'This
wiil giveagood
front light-
ing for even distribution of light. However, with a
litile practice,
interesting
and pleasing
picturescan
be
trkenwhicharebacklighted
or side-lighted.
MAKE THE EXPOSURE
An exposure
is madeby depressing
the red shutter
releasebuttonon thesideof thecamera.
This button
wiil remaindepressed
after theexPosure
until thefirst
turn of the winding knob in the processof winding
thefilm to the next number. This locking actionpre-
ventstheuserfrom making double
exposures
in error.
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Be sure the camera is held steadv and level
when making an exposure. Depress-the shutter
with a firm, slow motion to avoid movement of
the camera. Make sure that the shutter release
is pushed in ALL THE \rAy. NThen you press rhe
shutter release button, more rhan one distinct
"click" will be heard. You have not taken a oic-
rure unril the button is depressed
ALL THE SAy.
Practice
this a few times
ind it won'r give yorr
any trouble.
WIND THE FILM
After eachexposurethefilm is woundto rhenexi
numberin the
redwindow on thebackof thecamera.
Turn the winding knob one-quarrer
rurn (as far as
:].re
action
of theknob allows) and
rerurnto original
:osirion (barhorizontal
to bottom
ofcamera).
Re'peat
::is action
until thenexr
number
appears.
Now that you have
pracriced
openingand closing
- e camera,
gomposing
ancl
taking the picture,and
:rdins
the6lm-

LET'S LOAD THE CAMERA
Open the backof the camera
and
makesureao empty spool is in the
upper chamber. Put a sPoolin bY
pressing
thespool against
thespring
on theleft andfitting the slotof the
spool over the stud on the sPring.
Then lower thespool
andfit the slot
on theright endoverthe key. Turn
the winding knob a quarter turn
to be sure the sPool and keY are
properlyengaged.
To simplifyloading,
thiscamera
has
been
de-
sisned
so
the'film retainer
isbuilt into theback
sothe film is loaded
in an easily
accessible
spot.
Spreadingeither spring, fit the roll of film
into the holder so that both endsof the spool
are
heldin place.
Theroll shouldbein position
so
thatthefilm unrolls
with theprintedside
of
theprotective
paperuPPermost.
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Breakthe sealing
bandandbring the endof the paper
up overthe backof
thecamera
openingandthreadthe pointed end into the wide slot in the take-up
spool. Be very carefulro see rhat the film travelsstraight acrossrheopening and
do not attemptto threadthefilm under the roller at the edge
of the opening.
Turn the winding knob a few turns so the film is securely fastened to the
spool. Close the back of the camera
and continue winding the film to
6gure 1 by turning the winding
knob backandforth through its full
rangeof action. A pointing hand
and a seriesof dotswill appearin
the red window on the back before
rhe figure i. This winding action
'rverages
between
45 and
50forward
rwists of the winding knob. The
film is now in position for the first
plctufe.

UNLOADING THE CAMERA
Vhen the last (12th) picture has been
taken, continue winding the film until the
backing paper disappears
from view in the
red window on the back and the film is en-
tirely wound on the take-uP sPool'
Open back of camera and pressback the
spring at the left of the chamber. This will
releasethe film so it can be easily removed
from the camera. Hold the film firmly so
that it will not unroll before it can be se-
cured with the sealing
tape.
Remove the empty spool from the lower
film chamber and put it in place in the
upper chamber so that it will be in position
when you next use the camera.
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TRIPOD SOCKET
A tripod socket is conveniently located on the bortom of the camera. Not
only is it designedto screw onto a tripod, but the Anscoflex carrying case
is
securedto the camera using this socket'
CAMERA CARE
The design of the Anscoflex tends to protect it
from dust. However, the taking lens, viewing lens
and viewfinder should be wiped off regularly with a
clean, lindess cloth, It is alsowell to make a Practice
of blowing out the inside of your camera each time
vou load it.
CARRYING CASE
As an addedprotection for your camera,put it in
an Anscoflex Eveready Carrying Case. It will protect

the camerafrom scratches,
rain and dust. Its grey
finish blends
well with the cameraand is an afiractive
accessory.
The front piece unsnapsso it is out of
the way for easy
handling.
LENS ACCESSORIES
A Portrait
Lens1* andaY45 Yellow Filter (size
27) will aid you in getting special
effects
with your
Anscoflex. The portrait lens will allow you to make
closeups
from2r/z to 3Vz
feetfrom yoursubject.
The
Y45 yellow filter givesbetter cloud and sky rendition
when usedin bright sunlight for landscape
pictures.
These
accessoriesareavailable
from yourAnscodealer.
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TAKING PICTURES WITH FLASH
To make pictures "around-the-
clock," completethe versatility of your
Anscoflex with the Anscoflash
Type IV
unit. It is finished in the same
attrac-
tive grey asthe camera'
TO ASSEMBLE THE FLASH UNIT
INSERT BATTERIES
ljnscrew the coin-slotted screw at
the bottom of the battery case. Pull
the cover down and slightly outward
to remove. Insert two Size
C batteries
in the case
tips up. A battery capacitor
c^rtridge can be used if desired. Put

the cover back in place and tighten up
the screw,
ATTACH REFLECTOR
Line up the two protruding pins on
the outer edgeof the flashlamp socket
with the slotson the ring of the reflec-
tor (making certain the decal will be
on top when the reflector is in place).
Pull upward on the locking spring,
oush the reflector on and turn the re-
flector clockwise soit is firmly engaged
in the slots.
ATTACH THE FLASH UNIT
Fit the screw and lower prong on
the sideof the flash unit into the two
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holeson the sideof the camera. Then
turn thc tightening screw toward the
backof the camerauntil it is tight and
the unit is held firmly in place.
TO USE THE UNIT
INSERT THE FLASH LAMP
Line up the two protruding pins in
the base
of the lamp with the slots in
the socket of the flash unit. Push the
lamp into the socket, without turning,
until it clicks into place.
Flash pictures are taken in just the samemanner as reguiar picturcs. Just
compose
your picture in the viewfinder and depress
the shutter releasebutton.
Remember that the Anscoflex is a pre-set camera and you should stay at least t
feet from your subject (unless
a Portrait Lens 1f is usedover the lens).
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Use the foilowing table as a guide to determine the camera-to-subject dis-
tancefor the particular film being used:
Distance in Feet
All-NTeatherPan
and
Supreme
Superpan
Press
8-20
With AnscoPortraitLens1* andsuitable
diffuser,
flashpicturescanbe made
ascloseu,)r/2 rc 31/2
feet.
See
the instruction booklet packedwith the AnscoflashType IV for directions
aboutmultiple flash. SM, SF lampscanbe usedwith standardbatteries
only.
EJECT THE LAMP
\(hen the exposure
hasbeenmadeand the film advanced,removethe flash-
lamp by pressingthe flashlamp ejector button on the back of the unit. It will
throw the lamp out, making it unnecessary
to touch the hot lamp.
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SF or M2
6-r5
r0-22
< 1')
8-i7
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TO REMOVE THE FLASH UNIT
Remove the flashunit bY turning
the tightening screw counterclock-
wise until the unit is relcased
from
thc carnera.
This flash unit was specificallY
,lesigned
with a removable reflector
:o facilitate storing in gadget
bags.
lo remove the reflector, Pull uP-
-:rd on the holding spring and
:rr-n the reflector counterclockwise
-:ril it is disengaged.
\\-hen not in use, it is best to re-
r-ethe batteries from the case to
'-.
prevent corrosion.
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A FEW HINTS FOR BETTER PICTURES
oLoadandunloadin subdued
light
o Always stayat least 5 feet away
from your subject(unless
using
a portraitattachment)
. Kiep your fingersfrom in front
of thelens
oDon't let the sunstrikethe lens
r Hold the camerasteady andlevel
r Make every picture tell a story
o\7atch your background
oDon't try to include
toomuchin
your picture - keePit simPle
!
oPress
theshutter
release
gentiy
o\7ind film immediately after each
exposure
oAsk for AnscoAll-\Teather Pan
Filnr- size
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CHOOSING
THE RIGHT FILM FOR YOUR CAMERA
ALL-WEATHER PAN- A
fastpanchromatic
film for
morepleasingpicturesof peo-
ple andplaces
- in sunshine,
shadeor with flash.
Available
in single
rolls and the 3-Roll
Economy
Pak.
SUPREME- A fine-grain
fast panchromaticfilm piized
by the pictorialist for all
aroundpicture taking.
SUPERPANPRESS - A
high-speed
panchromaticfilm
f.or.
useunder poor light con-
drtrons.
lf you would like more de-
tailed
informationabout
pic-
ture taking, get a copy of
"BetterPhotography
Made
Easy,"availablethrough your
photographicdealer. If you
needadditional help, write to
CustomerService
Department,
Ansco, Binghamton, New
York.
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