Argus 803 User manual

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TIPS
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Plan your movies in advance to add a feeling of continuity. Film your scenes in a
story-telling sequence. Make your shortest “takes” at least five seconds.
For near subjects, 4 to 8 feet from camera, keep the ZOOM LEVER set on WIDE.
Sharpest full range zooms, from WIDE to TELE are obtained when subject is situated
8 feet from camera or beyond.
Take pictures with the sun behind your back whenever possible. The electric eye can ,
“read” the scene and set the lens more accurately if this rule is followed. |
When using a movie light keep subject closer to the background than to the camera
to assure even overall lighting.
If you film a scene by “panning” (moving the camera horizontally or vertically while
shooting), keep the movement very slow to avoid blurring and jerkiness in your pro-
jected pictures. INSTANT CARTRIDGE LOAD
MOVIE CAMERA
OPEN DROP IN-CLOSE DOOR SHOOT!
instant
cartridge
load

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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE
The CdS Electric Eye of your camera will au-
tomatically and continuously adjust the lens
for proper film exposure. If needle is in red
area the light is insufficient for proper picture
taking.
FOOTAGE COUNTER
Film is completely exposed when counter in-
dicates 50 feet. Removal of the cartridge be-
fore film is completed is not recommended
as counter will reset to zero.
NOTE: For best results, have film processed
as soon as possible.
important
functional
parts of your
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INSTANT LOAD SUPER 8
CdS ELECTRIC EYE
ZOOM LENS
ZOOM LEVER
SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
LIGHT SOCKET
FOOTAGE COUNTER
CdS BATTERY COVER
LOCK BUTTON
PISTOL GRIP
PENLIGHT BATTERY COVER
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PROPER EXPOSURE
UNDER EXPOSURE
BATTERY INSTALLATION ne
GRIP
Remove the penlight battery cover.
Install four size ‘AA’ penlight bat-
teries according to the positive-
negative diagrams inside the grip.
Improper installation will prevent
camera from operating properly. Bat-
teries should be removed from cam- SCREW
era if it is not to be used for long
periods of time.
WHAT BATTERY TO USE
PENLIGHT
BATTERIES
BATTERY
COVER
The use of alkaline batteries such as MN 1500 or equivalent is recom-
mended for best results and maximum efficiency.
INSTALLING CdS ELECTRIC EYE BATTERY
To install or replace (ask dealer for Mallory
PX-13 or equivalent), unscrew the BATTERY
COVER counter-clockwise. Insert the battery
in the compartment positive (+) side facing
up and replace the cover. Replace battery
when electric eye indicator in viewfinder is
sluggish or fails to respond.
Wide angle to telephoto zooms are accom-
plished by placing thumb or index finger on
the ZOOM LEVER and slowly rotating up for
a TELE close-up or down to WIDE angle cov-
erage. Practice this operation several times
until zoom action is smooth and professional.
LOCK BUTTON
Depress white Lock Button on pistol grip to
turn the motor on. When picture taking is over
press red button to OFF position to prevent
accidental start of camera.
Cds
BATTERY COVER