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GRAPHIC ~ 35

Get
Acquainted
with your
Camera
Congratulat i ons ! You
have acquired one of
the finest cameras avail-
able. It has been su-
perbly designed and
precision-made by the
world's most skilled
photographic crafts-
men. The more you use
it, the more you'll ap-
preciate the wisdom of
your selection.
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Before you use your camera, we suggest
you become thoroughly acquainted with its
many features. Knowledge of these features
will allow you to operate your camera
with complete confidence.
Shuller Cocking
Cable Release
Sockel
Diaphragm
Lever
Visi·Ready
faalage Scale

Rangeflnder
Windows
Focusing Push
Buttons
CONTENTS
Loading .
Setting, Tripping the Shutter .
Self - Timer . ..
Cable Rele ase .
Slow Spe e ds, Tim e Exposur es .
Double Exposure .
Film Lock R e lease . .
Pages
4, 5,6
7
8
9
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10
10
Setting the Diaphragm . 11
Red Dot Setting for Average
Outdoor Pictur es . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Push Button Focusing . . . . . . . . 13
Visi-Ready Focusing . 14
Depth of Field Scale . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Taking th e Picture . 17
Advancing th e Film . 18
Removing the Film . 19
Spectramatic Flash Settings . 20, 21
Flash Settings . . 22
Graflash Units ............. 23, 24, 25
Tips on Taking Pictures . 26, 27
Care of the Camera . . . . 28
Accessories
for Gr a phic 35. 29, 30
Specifications . . . 31
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LOADING THE
Your new Graphic 35 will accept
standard 20 or 36 exposure 35mm.
film cartridges, ( black and white
or color). Loading is quick and
easy . Never load or unload in
bright, direct light. Simply follow
the steps on these pages.
2. Insert the film cartridge. Turn the re-
wind knob until the cartridge is en-
gaged.
1, Turn the lock "lever" counterclock-
wise as far as it will go. Slide the camera
back down 74 fI and lift off.
3. Insert end of film through the slot in '
the take-up reel. Make sure sprocket
teeth engage holes in film and film
winds straight. Turn winding knob
clockwise (in direction of arrow) until
it stops.

Next, cock the shutter by moving the
cocking lever in the direction of the
arrow at the top of illustration A. Push
it over until it locks and the red dot on
the back of the lever shows. Now trip
the body release lever ( bottom arrow,
illustration A) on the front of the camera by pulling outward ( away from the shutter )
as far as it will go. This lever first releases the film wind interlock and then the shutter
tripping interlock. If the film interlock is released but the body release is not moved
far enough to trip the shutter before it returns to the normal ( vertical ) position the
shutter will have to be tripped directly ( see page 7) or the film will have to be wound
so that the body release can be used normally.
5. Turn film winding knob again in direction of arrow until it locks. The special spacing
mechanism in your Graphic 35 prevents
the possibility of tearing the film at the
sprocket since after the proper length
of film has been advanced the winding
knob is locked and cannot be over-
turned.

6. Be sure film is winding straight, if not,
move it up or down on the take-up reel
until it will wind straight. Place back
over the film and slide it into the closed
position. Lock QY turning locking lever
clockwise, as far as it will go as shown.
IMPORTANT - Repeat steps 4 and 5 twice turning the winding knob as far as it will
go each time. The film is now positioned and ready for the first exposure.
Note : Unless the self-timer (page 8) is to be used be sure the synchro-setting lever on
the side of the shutter is at " M" or "X" for general daylight use. For flash settings
see pages 20 and 21.
7. Set exposure counter at "20" for 20-exposure films and at "0" for 36-exposure films.
To set, press down on the center of the dial and turn. After each exposure, turn the
film winding knob until it locks; the
exposure counter dial will automati-
cally turn one full revolution plus one
space and will tell you how many
exposures you have left.

SETTING
THE SHUTTER
In addition to a com-
plete range of speeds
the Prontor SVS shut-
ter fitted to your cam-
era has a number of
unusual features.
Check the following
paragraphs closely so
that you may take ad-
vantage of them. For
flash synchronization
setting see also page
22.
SHUTTER SPEEDS
All figures on the shutter speed
ring represent fractions of a sec-
ond. 2-1/2 second, 10-1/ 10 second,
etc. Turn the shutter speed ring
until the speed desired is oppo-
site the triangular mark on the
top front of the shutter .
COCKING THE SHUTTER
Holding the camera as shown,
push the cocking lever over until
it locks. The red dot on the back
of the cocking lever then indicates
that the shutter . is ready to be
tripped. You may set the spee d
ring and cock the shutter in any
sequence you choose .
TRIPPING THE SHUTTER
After winding the film, use the body release lever as
previously directed ( page 5). If you wish to trip the shut-
ter directly, press the shutter release lever or its operati ng
arm underneath the guard next to the body release lever.
If you use this method see page 10 for release of film
wind interlock.
In the event that you may wish to trip the shutter with
the body release lever when there is no fllm in the camera, the
film sprocket must be advanced manually until it stops,
at which point, it will release an interlock so that the
shutter will be tripped when the body release is pressed.
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HOW TO USE
THE SELF-TIMER
This feature has two important uses.
Primarily it allows the person taking
the picture to appear in it himself. The
built in self-timer op e rates when the
synchro pointer or lever is set at V. It
can be moved to or from "V" at any
time, before or after the shutter is
cocked. When the body release lever is
pressed , there will be a delay of about ten seconds before the shutter trips. The lever
can be moved from "V" at any time before or after the shutter has been cocked.
Another important application of the self-timer is in the use of slow shutter speeds
when no tripod is handy and the camera cannot be satisfactorily hand held. Set the
shutter as desired, set the self-timer lever at "V" and press the body release. The
ten seconds elapsing before the shutter trips can be used to brace the camera with
both hands against some nearby solid object .
If the synchronizer lever has been accidentally set at " V," it can be moved to
either "X" or "M" at any time, either before or after the shutter has been cocked.
The shutter can be set and cocked in any sequence you choose . It does not matter
whether you set the synchro lever before or after cocking.
FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION
When the pointer is set at "V," flash synchronization produced is the same as
that for the "X" setting . See page 22.

CABLE RELEASE
An accessory cable release can be u sed
at any speed. It is particularly useful
to avoid camera movement when slow
speeds are used. Any standard Euro-
pean or American made cable release
will fit. When using slow shutter
speeds, be sure the camera is on a tripod
or any other steady support.
U SI NG SLOW SPEEDS
The B ( bulb setting ) is for long exposures. Cock the shutter. Press the body release
lever to the right and hold it there. The shutter will remain open until the release
lever is freed. Use B and the slower speeds such as 1, 1/2 and 1/ 10 only when the
camera is on a solid support such as a Graphic tripod. The use of a cable release
will further eliminate the possibility of camera vibration.
TI ME E XPOSURES
For time exposures - exposures of several seconds or more - use the B setting
described above with a cable release as directed. A TBl cable release is a special
type of cable release which can be locked down to hold the shutter open for long
exposures. Your Graflex dealer can supply this special release for you. IMPOR-
TANT: When a cable release has been used, the film transport will remain locked.
See next page for release of the film winding knob.
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For special effects, often described in photographic
books and articles in photographic magazines it may
be desirable to make two or more exposures without
ad vancing the film. It is usually best to lock the cam-
era on a firm support so that the images will be prop-
erly located on the film. Use a cable release ( rather
than the body release ) to trip the shutter each time
after it has been cocked . Make as many exposures as
you wish to in this manner. After all exposures have
been made, unlock the film winding mechanism by
following steps given in paragraph on FILM RE-
LEASE, below.
FI ~ M RELEASE
NOT E: When the shutter is tripped with a cable release or directly with the shutter
release lever under the guard, the film transport mechanism which is a part of the
double exposure preventive device will still be locked. To unlock the film transport
mechanism: (1 ) Cock the shutter and hold lever down while (2) pulling right on
the body release lever. (3) Allow body release lever to return to normal and (4) re-
move pressure from the cocking lever. It will stay cocked and then the film can
then be wound forward with the film winding knob.
FLASH LAMP FAILURE
In the event that a flash lamp may fail to fire and the scene to be photographed does
not contain any brilliantly illuminated areas such as lamp bulbs, candles, windows
with daylight visible, etc., it is generally safe to make another exposure on the same
piece of film. Follow instructions above for intentional double exposure.
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SETTING
THE
DIAPHRAGM
The right combination
of shutter speed and
lens opening is most
important. You will find
excellent
exposure in-
formation in the in-
struction sheet packed
with the film. Use it
carefully, since it is an
accurate, dependable
guide.
The lens opening is controlled by the diaphragm
within the lens and is measured in Hf / stops." The
larger the f/ stop number, the smaller the dia-
phragm opening and the less light admitted to the
film, and vice versa. ( The opening 8 lets in twice
as much light as 11; 5.6 twice as much as 8, and
so on. ) To set, simply move the diaphragm lilVer
until the red line of its pointer lines up with the
black line opposite the f/ stop number you select.
NOTE: Lens aperture, diaphragm opening, stop
opening, f/ stop, f/ number and similar phrases are
often used synonymously (although inaccurately).
Any change in the diaphragm setting requires a
compensating change in the shutter speed if identi-
cal exposure is to be obtained. For example, f/8
changed to f/11 requires the change in shutter
speed from 1/ 50th of a second to 1/ 25th, unless
different exposure is desired.
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For your convenience , your Graphic "35" Camera has
"red dot" settings to help you when using daylight
color film, when photographing average subject matter
in clear sunlight. Set the shutter speed at the red
1/ 50th shutter speed mark.
When using daylight-type Kodachrome and Ansco
Color film, set the diaphragm lever at the red dot
between f/5.6 and f/8. Cock the shutter and you will
be ready for average subjects in bright sunlight.
Whim using daylight-type Anscochrome or Ekta-
chrome, set the diaphragm lever at fi ll, cock the
shutter and you will be ready for average subjects in
bright sunlight .
When using other color films or black and white
films, follow t he film manufacturer's instruction sheet packed with the film or use
a good exposure meter as direct ed in instruction manual.
A V ERA G E SUBJ ECTS Refers to people and scenery nearby in clear sunlight .
When photographing dark areas , subject matter in the shade or in dull light , use a
larger diaphragm opening . Snow, beach and water scenes as well as distant scenes in
clear atmosphere require a smaller diaphragm opening. Be sure to consult the film
manufacturer's instruction sheet before taking pictures under these conditions.
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How to hold your camera.
Hold your Graphic "35" as shown here and you
will find all controls and adjustments at your finger-
tips. It is never nece3Sary to take either hand off
the camera
With your thumbs at the back of the camera,
your index fingers will rest on the focusing push
buttons with the middle fing~r of the right hand in
perfect position to trip the body release lever. With
the back of the camera towards you, use the right
hand window for viewing and composing. Use the
left hand window for rangefinder focusing. Pressure
on either push button actuates the split field
coupled rangefinder. Push first one button, then
the other, until the uppe~ half of the image in the
range finder window exactly lines up with the lower
half. Cock the shutter by pushing the cocking
lever over with the index finger of the left hand .
The camera does not have to be moved away from
the eye.
After exposure, the film can be easily wound by
pulling the inside of the index finger of your right
hand around and across the front of the film wind-
ing knob. This permits rapid wind making the
camera ready for the next exposure.
IN FOCUS OUT OF FOCUS

Sometimes it is desirable to "pre-focus" the
camera in order to make the shot quickly
without attracting attention. Simply esti-
mate the distance to the subject and use the
push button levers to bring the estimated
footage figure into position opposite the foot-
age indicator arrow (below the figure 30 in
illustration ) on the Visi-Ready Scale. Cock
the 'shutter and the camera is ready.
For general scenic and vacation shots, use
this method for simplified picture taking.
With Kodachrome and Ansco Color film, set
the diaphra ' gm at f/11 and Visi-Ready Footage Scale at 30 feet as shown above .
All
objects from approximately 15 feet to infinity will be in sharp focus. Note: For
this simplified method to obtain proper exposure, you should set the shutter
speed at 1/ 25th of a second for the above films. If using daylight-type Ansco-
chrome and Ektachrome, the faster shutter speed of 1/ 50th may be used with
the f/11 setting. This shutter speed can also be used with some black and white
films. If you shoot in bright sunlight, 'your camera will always be ready for use.
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NOTE:
DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE
Any change in the diaphragm setting demands a compensating change
in the shutter speed. Example: f/8 changed to f/ll; 1/50 sec. changes
to 1/25 sec.
Depth of field will help you to
include a great deal of subject
matter in sharp focus in the
picture. In order to utilize it to
the best advantage, the Visi-
Ready scale has two sets of
diaphragm numbers across the
front of it, above the dial con-
taining the focusing scale.
Simply focus through the
rangefinder in the normal
manner and determine the
exposure required by the sub-
ject, set the shutter speed and
diaphragm settings in the
usual manner . The two sets of figures on the depth of field scale represent dia-
phragm numbers or settings. As an example, assume the exposure will be 1/ 50 at
f/11, and the subject is at a distance of about 6', you will find that the area of
sharpest focus (depth of field) will lie within the distances indicated on the focus-
ing scale between the two l1's on the depth of field scale. In the example illus-
trated this would be from about 5' to 8' . If f/ 16 were used the depth of field as
shown would extend from less than 5' to more than 8' . 15

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DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE
In order to obtain maximum
depth of field at any given
diaphragm opening, set the
infinity mark ( 00 ) on the fo-
cusing scale at the figure on
the left side of the scale repre-
senting the diaphragm opening
which you will be using. The
figure on the focusing scale op-
posite the same diaphragm
opening number on the other
side of the scale will represent
the closest distance within
which an object will be very
sharp. For instance, in the
example illustrated, the camera would nominally be focused on about 30' and the
subject matter which would be in sharpest focus would be from 12 ' to 15 ' to
infinity (00) when the diaphragm opening is used at f/ 1l.
You may find that for your own personal use you can use even larger diaphragm
openings than those indicated on the Visi-Ready scale, since you may not require
the same critical sharpness for which this scale has been computed. This may
be helpful to you in making many of your pictures.

Check These Adjustments
Before You Release
The ShuHer
You have become acquainted
with your fine new Graphic 35.
You know what each contro l is
for
and where it is located. You
have loaded your camera with
film, made sure the back is tightly
locked, advanced the film to
"taking" position, and made
ready to take your first picture.
Now is the time for the photog-
rapher who wants exceptional
pictures right from the start to
relax and check his adjustments
before tripping the shutter. Make
carefulness a habit. You'll save
time, money and picture-taki ng
disappointment.
1. Mak e sure the shutter
speed ring is set to th e right
shutter sp ee d .
2. M ake s ur e that the dia-
phragm l ever is set at the
correct f stop.
3. Be sure the red dot on the
shutt er coc king lev er shows
that th e cocking lever is set.
4. Check through th e range -
finder window to make sure
your s ubj ect is still in focus.
With your eye at the view-
5. finder window ch ec k com-
position and framing.
NOW trip the body rele ase
lev er. You'll hav e a fine
pictur e! Wind the film for
the next picture. 17

After each picture, make it a practice to
advance the film immediately so that you
are ready for the next one. You never
know when that once-in-a-lifetime picture-
taking opportunity is going to arrive.
Turn winding knob in direction of arrow
until it locks. This prevents accidental
double exposure and also advances the
Rlltomatic film counter.
The one remaining step before taking your
next exposure is to cock the shutter.
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HOW TO
REMOVE THE
FILM FROM
THE CAMERA
When the exposure dial on
your Graphic 35 reads "zero"
you will have taken all the
pictures on the roll. Usually ,
it will be impossible to wind
the film past this point.
The exposed film must now be
rewound back into the light -
tight cartridge before
removing from camera.
Lift the winding knob
and turn it slightly to
hold it in th e "o ut"
position . This re leases
the film transport in-
terlockin~ mechanism
so film ca n be rewound
into the cartridge.
Release the lock on
the bottom of the
camera and remove
the back.
Exposed films should be
processed promptly . Fol-
l ow manufacturer's in-
structions packed with
the film.
Turn rewinding knob
in direction of arrow
until the exposure dial
stops turning. You
now have all expused
film safely enclosed
within the cartridge.
Lift out the cartridge.
Turn winding knob
until it snaps down
into place. Reload
your camera so that it
will always be ready
for use.
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1. Slide your Graflash Unit, PL or Be, into the flash unit clip as far as it will go.
Do not attach or remove with unfired l amp in the socket.
2. Insert a flash lamp in reflector socket as shown. See al so page 23.
3. Set the synchro lever at the yellow dot (M ) or red dot (X ) position as directed
in tab le on next p:;lge.
4 . Set the shutter speed as directed on the tab le on page 21. Focus the camera and
note the color bar next to the focusing scale pointer in the focusing sca le window.
Set the diaphragm scale pointer to the same co l or bar on its scale. After taking
your picture, release the lamp by pressing the ejector button. See page 25.
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