Argus Automatic 8 User manual

ELECTRIC-EYE 8MM MOVIE CAMERA WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE

Viewfinder
ASA Film
Speed Dial
Film Footage
Counter
Accessory
Mounting Socket
Tripod Socket
Cover Lock
(on side
of camera)
Electric-
Eye
Window
Lens
Release
Button
Ar~u~ Automatic 8
Here is movie-making in its simplest
form. Just push a button and sparkling
movies are yours - to be enjoyed for
many years to come. No winding, lens
setting, or compl icated adjustments. It's
all done for you, automatically.
The important parts of your camera are
shown
at left. Read these simple instruc-
tions over carefully before you try your
first roll of film. Your Argus dealer can
supply you with batteries and film and
will be glad to answer any questions you
might have on using your camera.
Minor changes in the appearance of this
movie camera may not be included in
the illustrations in this folder.

Your Automatic 8 uses standard double 8mm roll movie
film. Use daylight or indoor films which have ASA film
speeds of 10, 16 or 20, 25, or 40. Always load your cam-
era in subdued light-never in direct, bright sunlight.
Turn lock knob counterclockwise, remove cover. Hold
footage counter lever down and remove take-up spool.
• Pull out 6 inches of leader from
full spool. Shape film
like diagram in camera,
slip spool on spindle, and slip
film in front
of spring-loaded pressure plate. Be sure
film is seated under two top guide screws.
Thread leader end into take-up spool (have three-
notch hole up), hold counter lever down and place spool
on bottom spindle. Rotate spool to fit notches on shaft.
Press the release button to be sure the film is moving
properly. Close and lock the cover. Run the camera
(without taking movies) until the footage counter (edge
of
red area) indicates O. The counter will tell how many
feet
(F) or meters (M) of film have been exposed.

Using thp Second
p
When the Footage Counter indicates 25
feet,
you have completely exposed that
side of the film.
Do not take any more
movies. However, you must run the cam-
era until the indicator reads "E" before
you open the cover. In subdued light,
open the cover, remove both spools,
turn over the spool containing the film,
and reload the camera as before (see
page at left). Be sure to run the camera
from
"S" to 0 before taking movies on
the second half. When the entire film is
exposed (both sides), unload the camera.
Place the full spool of film back in its
original can and take it to your dealer for
processing.
Have film processed as soon
as possible after exposing.
Tips for Taking
t
To take movies with your Automatic 8,
just aim the camera at the subject and
press the release button. The needle in
the viewfinder indicates
if there is
enough
light for good pictures-need le
in the clear area indicates enough light,
in the red area not enough light. Hold
the camera as steady as possible. "Pan-
ning," which
is moving the camera while
taking movies, should be done carefully
and very slowly to prevent jerkiness and
blurring in the projected picture. Scenes
should be at least 5 seconds in length.
If they appear too long on the screen,
they can always
be cut. Check the foot-
age counter occasionally and stop taking
movies when
it indicates 25 feet.

Batt ion
Press button to open battery compart-
ment. Any type
of size "AA" penl ight
batteries can
be used , but high-energy
types such
as manganese-alkaline will
give longer life. Install batteries accord-
ing to diagram.
Keep spare set on hand
and replace exhausted ones immediately.
Choosin~ Your Fih»
The chart at right lists some different
films available for your camera. Use day-
light-type film for outdoor movies, Type-A
film for indoor.
Be sure to set film's ASA
speed on camera. Type-A film can be
used outdoors with conversion filter over
camera lens. See your dealer.
FILMS ASA FILM SPEEDS
l Daylight I Tungsten
ASA 10 Daylight Films
10
ASA 16 Type A Films
10'
16
Kodachrome" Daylight 25
Kodachrome" Type A 25 ' 40
Ansco Moviechrome 8 Daylight
20 (set 16)
Ansco Moviechrome 8 Type A 10' 16
, You must use Type-A fliter with these films outdoors_ See dealer.
Set tungsten trim speed when using movie lights or photofioods.

For further information on the
operation of your camera, or
for servicing or replacement
parts , see your Argus dealer
or authorized service location
or write to :
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT.
ARGUS, INCORPORATED
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
When writing, mention you
have the Argus Automatic 8
Movie Camera, and list serial
number found inside camera.
INCORPORATED
CHICAGO 4B, ILLINOIS
PART NO . 9288-6210
Your Argu s Aut omatic 8 camera is unconditionally guaranteed by the manufacturer to
operate properly for a period of one year from date of original purchase. If, during
this
period, your camera fails to operate for any reason, Argu s, Incorporated, will
restore it to ope rating condition at no charge to you. (This includes all parts and labor.)
This unconditional guarantee applies to the product itself. We regret that we are unable
to assume liability for loss of film or for other expense or inconvenience.
Thi s unconditional guarantee ' is valid only for the original retail purchaser and only if
the product is returned prepaid , directly or through an Argus dealer , to the Customer
Service Department , Argu s, Incorporated , Ann Arbor , Michigan , or their authorized
se rvice l oca ti onli sted below. The date and place of origina l purchase must be included,
along with a description of the difficulties encountered .
Many apparent product difficulties are actually a matter of incorrect usage. It is always
wise to see your Argus d ealer before returning the product for servicing.
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