Revere EYE - MATIC CA-1 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW
YOUR
CAMERA
WELCOME TO THE REVERE FAMILY
Congratulations. You are now the proud owner of the world's first completely new fully automatic 8mm
camera with versatile “SPECIAL EFFECTS" features. We know you will find pleasure in using the Revere
Electric Eye-Matic camera and will marvel at the ease with which you can produce truly beautiful movies
with completely automatic exposure settings.
As with all other Revere products, this camera has been rigidly inspected and film tested. To insure
complete familiarity with its operation, we recommend that you shoot one roll of film at your earliest
convenience.
FILM
1 TRIPOD SOCKET
2 CARRYING STRAP
3 WINDING KEY
4 OPERATING BUTTON
5 FOOTAGE DIAL
6 EXPOSURE CONTROL DIAL
7 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
8 PICTURE WINDOW FINDER
9 FILM SETTING
10 EXPOSURE COMPUTER LENS
11 DOOR LOCK (not visible)
12 NORMAL LENS (13mm) f/1.8
Accepts Size 4.5 filter
13 WIDE ANGLE (9mm)
Accepts Size 4.5 filter
14 TELEPHOTO (32.5mm)
Accepts Size 5 filter
See page 2 for filter sizes used in accessory adapters
for Model CA-1.

MODEL CA-2
THREE LENS TURRET
Turret disc rotates to positive click
stops. For correct shooting position,
DOT above lens must line up with
DOT on camera front.
LENS BARRELS ARE FACTORY
MATCHED AND NON-DETACHABLE.
WIDE ANGLE AND TELEPHOTO
ADAPTERS FOR MODEL CA-1
REVERE EYE-
MATIC CAMERA
• No. 808
9mm four ele¬
ment Wollensak
Cine Raptar
WIDE ANGLE
ADAPTER. Accepts Size 5.5 filter.
• No. 809
32.5mm preci¬
sion five el e-
ment Wollensak
Cine Raptar TEL¬
EPHOTO ADAP¬
TER. Accepts Size
5.5 filter.
• WOLLENSAK WIDE ANGLE
AND TELEPHOTO
ADAPTERS are available at your
Revere dealer. To install simply re¬
move the filter ring, from the normal
lens and screw the adapter into the
lens hood.
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For full AUTOMATIC operation keep the SEMI-AUTO dial in the DETENT position. RED DOT
on dial must line up with ARROW on camera. No special knowledge of photography is re¬
quired to make perfectly exposed movies with your Revere Eye-Matic 8mm camera. To operate
simply LOAD, AIM and SHOOT. Without any delay, the lens aperture automatically sets
itself even before your finger touches the OPERATING BUTTON. Detailed explanations of
light conditions and lens settings are no longer necessary. To operate your camera successfully
simply review the easy loading instructions and you are ready. Results
of your very first roll of movies will reveal what a truly amazing
camera the Revere Electric Eye-Matic really is.
The Revere Electric EXPOSURE COMPUTER LENS is
composed of many ultra-sensitive rectangular cells
and measures the rectangular area as seen by
the camera. Extraneous light outside the
actual picture taking area cannot influence
the meter reading. Ordinary exposure
meters pick up excess light sur¬
rounding the picture area. The Ex¬
posure Computer Lens is self-ener¬
gized and there are no batter¬
ies to replace in order to
maintain the peak effi¬
ciency of your camera.

Color film is the popular choice of all
amateur movie makers. The Revere
Electric Eye-Matic cameras are de¬
signed for use with Daylight color film
as well as the Indoor type color film,
usually referred to as Type A.
DAYLIGHT COLOR FILM, rated ASA
10, is balanced for use in sunlight.
Under normal conditions, no special
filters are required. Very distant land¬
scapes or scenes exposed in the
shade, on a sunny day, will tend to
be slightly bluish in color. If this is objectionable, bluishness
may be minimized with a HAZE filter.
ADJUST THE “FILM SETTING” TO THE ASA 10 IN¬
DICATION WHEN USING DAYLIGHT COLOR FILM,
WITH OR WITHOUT HAZE FILTER.
INDOOR “TYPE A" COLOR FILM, rated ASA 16, is balanced
for use with artificial light supplied by photoflood lamps.
These are generally used on a camera light bar. No special
filter is required for indoor use.
ADJUST THE “FILM SETTING" TO THE ASA 16 IN¬
DICATION WHEN USING TYPE A COLOR FILM.
When necessary, INDOOR TYPE A COLOR FILM may be ex¬
posed in daylight with a No. 85 CONVERSION FILTER behind
the lens hood. With filter in place, film speed is reduced from
ASA 16 to ASA 10.
ADJUST THE “FILM SETTING” TO THE ASA 10 IN¬
DICATION WHEN USING TYPE A FILM WITH A
No. 85 CONVERSION FILTER.
FILM AND FILTERS
3
LOADING
Spool type 8mm film is double width and exposed one-half width at a
time. In order to expose the film completely, it is necessary to run the film
through the camera twice. When double width film is processed, it is slit
down the center and the two halves spliced together in one continuous
length. The film is returned by the processing station, on a fifty foot reel,
ready for screening.
Set the DOT of the FOOTAGE ME¬
TER on the GOLD ARROW before
loading camera.
Never handle unprocessed light
sensitive film in direct sunlight. Se¬
lect a shaded area to thread the
camera. Extra footage is provided
on both ends of the reel to pre¬
vent fogging of usable film.
Fully wind spring by turning the
WINDING KEY in the clockwise
direction.

Turn camera on the other side and
open door by turning the DOOR
LOCK counter clockwise (direction
of arrow), until the BLACK DOT
lines up with the UPPER MARKER
on the camera. Remove film from
its container and remove the pro¬
tective paper band.
Place the unexposed roll of film on
the top spindle so that film un¬
winds from bottom of reel. Hole in
spool is notched so that reverse
loading is impossible.
Swing GATE (A) open. Pull out a
few inches of film and follow line
with arrow around the UPPER
GUIDE POST (B) and through the
APERTURE TRACK (C).
Continue to pull film through by
following the guide line around
and in front of the LOWER GUIDE
POST (D). Make certain film is be¬
tween the side bars and flush
against the aperture plate. Close
GATE against the film.
Note: GATE is automatically held
in proper tension when camera
door is closed.
Hold empty take-up spool with side
marked “FILM WHEN ON THIS
SPOOL IS ONLY HALF EXPOSED* 1
facing up. Insert end of film deep
into slot of take-up spool and turn
several times (in clockwise direc¬
tion) until securely engaged. Slip
spool over lower take-up spindle.
Spool will not fit if inverted.
With camera door still open, slide
the OPERATING BUTTON back and
run a few inches of film to see that
if is advancing smoothly.
Close camera door and turn the
DOOR LOCK until the BLACK DOT
lines up with the lower marker on
the camera, (direction of arrow).
Pull back OPERATING BUTTON and
run camera until FOOTAGE METER
reads “0“ feet. Failure to run off
leader will result in fogging of the
opening scenes. Wind spring to full
tension and proceed to expose the
first half. See page 5 for procedure
of exposing the second half.

OPERATION
OPERATING—Hold the camera firmly against the cheek, bracing the
elbows against the body. For best results hold the camera very still and
let your subjects provide the action. Panning, moving camera from left to
right, should be done very slowly only when absolutely necessary. Faster
panning is permissible when following a subject in motion providing
action is kept well centered at all times. Expose each scene at least five
seconds.
OPERATING BUTTON—For normal use, slide the OPERATING BUTTON
back lightly to start camera. Release finger to stop camera operation.
CONTINUOUS RUN—To lock button in place, allowing you to step into
your own movies, slide the OPERATING BUTTON back and apply slight
pressure. Reverse procedure to stop camera.
SINGLE FRAME—To make single frame exposures, slide the OPERATING
BUTTON forward and release finger. This action exposes only one frame
at a time and is a feature the advanced movie maker can apply when
producing time lapse effects.
SECOND HALF
5
When the FOOTAGE METER indicates " 2 5 " feet, the film is only half-
exposed. Stop taking pictures, but continue running camera until balance
of film runs out. FOOTAGE METER will indicate "0" when all the film is
on the take-up spool. To expose the second half, apply the following
instructions:
Open door and proceed to unload camera in a shaded area, NEVER IN
DIRECT SUNLIGHT. Film on take-up spool will be tightly coiled except
for a short strip around the LOWER GUIDE POST which prevents unnec¬
essary spill.
Remove both spools, turn them over and reverse their positions so that
the full spool is now on the top spindle. Then follow instructions as given
on pages 3 and 4 for loading.
When the second half has been exposed, remove the full take-up spool
and place it in the metal container supplied with film. Submit to the
nearest laboratory for processing. DO NOT MAIL EXPOSED FILM TO
REVERE FOR PROCESSING.
The PICTURE WINDOW FINDER of the Electric Eye-Matic camera is de¬
signed to provide a large easy to sight and easy to compose image.
To insure well centered subjects, at all distances, the VIEWFINDER EYE¬
PIECE has a special parallax adjustment for near and distant subjects.
FOR CLOSEUPS USE THE 3-12 FOOT SETTING.
FOR AVERAGE MOVIE MAKING USE THE 8-INF. SETTING.
When sighting through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE you will see field out¬
lines for the following lenses:
WIDE ANGLE Full area.
NORMAL Area bordered by a gray transparent field.
TELEPHOTO Small center field.
For your convenience, the correct f/stop setting is always clearly visible
in the special f/STOP SCALE directly above the lens fields.
A RED WARNING SIGNAL, immediately following the f/1.8 indication,
will appear when the light is insufficient for movie making.

The Revere Electric Eye-Matic camera is equipped with a Wollen-
sak fixed focus f/1.8 lens system which eliminates need for focus¬
ing. This feature applies to the three lens turret Model CA-2 as
well as the single lens Model CA-1 accepting the accessory No.
808 WIDE ANGLE and No. 809 TELEPHOTO ADAPTERS.
The 13mm NORMAL lens is the type most frequently used for
general movie making. The 9mm WIDE ANGLE covers twice the
area of a normal lens and is employed mainly where conditions
make it impossible to move bock sufficiently to include everything
in one scene. The 32.5mm TELEPHOTO is most useful for distant
scenes . . . where the subject is too far away and you can’t move
up closer. Since the TELEPHOTO magnifies the image 2 V 2 times, o
tripod is recommended for the steadiest results.
Study the depth of field scale and make certain that subjects do
not appear closer than the recommended minimum distances for
the lens and aperture chosen for exposure. For example: When
using Ihe NORMAL 13mm lens at f/8, all objects from 3 y /i feet to
INFINITY will be in focus. However, when the TELEPHOTO is used
at the same f/8 aperture, the near subject should not be closer
than 14 feet.
SHARPEST MOVIES WILL BE OBTAINED BY OBSERVING THE FOL¬
LOWING MINIMUM SUBJECT TO CAMERA DISTANCES FOR EACH
LENS AND APERTURE USED.
LENS f/STOP LENS OPENING
9mm
f/1.8
f/ 2.8 f/4 f/5.6 f/8
f/11
f/16
WIDE ANGLE
5'
4'
3' 2V 2 ' 2'
iy 2 '
r
1 3mm
NORMAL
10'
8'
6' 41 / 2 ' 31 / 2 '
2V 2 '
2'
3 2.5mm
TELEPHOTO
25'
22' 20' 17' 14'
1 r
7'
Sharp focus extends from the minimum distances indicated to IN¬
FINITY in all instances. f/STOP SCALE visible in the viewfinder
will be helpful when referring back to the above depth of field
chart, particularly when using TELEPHOTO.
HAVE FUN WITH YOUR CAMERA
In addition to complete automatic operation, exclu¬
sive SEMI-AUTO DIAL control makes precise expo¬
sure control possible as you shoot. Special effects
such as complete fades, deliberate under and over¬
exposure and balanced tone control of sub-normal
scenes are now at your finger tips.
To obtain these SPECIAL EFFECTS, place your finger
on the SEMI-AUTO DIAL and then sight through the
viewfinder eyepiece. Observe the f/STOP SCALE
directly above the lens fields and practice operation
by slowly rotating the SEMI-AUTO DIAL up and
down. Notice the f/stop lens settings change as soon
as the SEMI-AUTO DIAL is moved out of the COMPLETE AUTOMATIC
"DErENT” POSITION.
Rotate the SEMI-AUTO DIAL “UP” to decrease the lens aperture. The
larger numbers indicate smaller lens openings. When an average or light
colored subject is situated against a dominantly dark background, the
exposure can be balanced by reducing the lens aperture by one-half to
one full f/stops.
Unusual effects, such as a brilliant sunset, can be excitingly dramatized
by various degrees of deliberate underexposure.
If a complete fade is desired, continue to ro¬
tate the SEMI-AUTO DIAL “UP” until it comes
to a stop. Note that a BLACK BAND now ap¬
pears in the f/STOP SCALE indicating com¬
plete exposure blackout.
To fade back into normal exposure, slowly rotate the SEMI-AUTO DIAL
“DOWN* until it rolls into the COMPLETE AUTOMATIC “DETENT”
POSITION.
When a dark or average subject is situated against a dominantly light
background an exposure increase of one-half to one full f/stop is recom¬
mended for correct exposure balance. Rotate the SEMI-AUTO DIAL down¬
ward to increase exposure over normal. Smaller f/numbers indicate larger
lens openings. Deliberate exposure increase over normal is also desired,
occasionally, when lightening dark colors or when greater shadow detail
is desired in back lighted subjects.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RETURN THE SEMI-AUTO DIAL
BACK TO THE CENTRAL DETENT POSITION WHEN OPER¬
ATING CAMERA AUTOMATICALLY. RED DOT on the
SEMI-AUTO DIAL must line up with the ARROW ON THE
CAMERA.
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No. 513
CASE
FOR
MODEL
CA-1
Complete your camera outfit with a smart custom
designed Revere carrying case. Hand crafted
workmanship . . . bass wood veneer covered in
hand boarded analine dyed full grain genuine
cowhide leather. Elegant “Ranch Tone" color is
most eye appealing. Compact yei large enough
to include extra packages of film and small ac¬
cessories. Choice of two models for either single
lens or turret camera". Shoulder strap included.
No. 524
CASE
FOR
MODEL
CA-2
7
REVERE •777" 8mm PROJECTOR
Here in the modem manner is Revere's newest contribution to 8mm movie projection.
The 777 is the last word in modern styling and precision engineering. Optional choice of
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speed rewind; ultra modern stainless steel film retainers and swing open gate for easy
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tilt control; retractable handle; automatic room-lamp accommodation; built-in film and
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Printed in U.S.A.
FORM No. B-508-2
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HELPFUL HINTS
for making
better movies
under all light conditions

Set camera at AUTOMATIC where subject is six
feet or less from background. Best results will be
obtained if camera and lights are six feet or more
from subject. Exposure adjusts automatically.
Indoor movies in large room, ballroom, etc. where
background is more than 6 feet away from subject.
Use SEMI-AUTO according to Guide at right.
Taking indoor
movies automatically
The use of a light bar is the most popular method of taking
indoor movies. Here the camera is mounted between the lamps. The light
follows the subject in whatever direction the camera is aimed. If subject
is 6 feet or less from background (usually in average size rooms of
most homes) and camera and lights are six feet or more from subject,
set camera on AUTOMATIC. It adjusts itself automatically to amount of light.
In extra large living room, ballroom or public hall the subject may be
more than 6 feet away from background. The illumination naturally drops
off behind the subject. Your Revere Electric Eye-Matic has a provision for
this sub-normal light condition. Use SEMI-AUTO DIAL and simply set
exposure manually according to Guide printed below. Exposure shows on
"Optic-Scale" as you view scene through viewfinder.
Exposure Guide when using SEMI-AUTO
for occasional subnormal lighting.
IAMPS TO
SUBJECT
3 feet
4 feet
6 feet
9 feet
13 feet
MANUAL
SETTING
This table based on
light bar with 4
medium beam 375 watt
reflector floods
With 2 reflector bulbs
increase aperture
one f/stop
B508-30
PRINTED IN U.3.A.

always remember:
Load and unload
camera in shaded
area.
Wind motor fully
before each scene.
Remove lens caps.
Keep lenses
spotlessly clean.
Hold camera
very steady.
Pan when
following action —
and very slowly
if subjects are
posed.
Keep the sun behind you
when you shoot
Sunshine is fine for outdoor movies and sunburn. When the sun is high
in the sky and behind you, affording FULL FRONT ILLUMINATION (as shown
below), it doesn't matter if the day is Bright, Hazy or Cloudy. Your Revere
Electric Eye-Matic camera takes perfectly exposed, brilliant movies automatically.
Truest colors are captured if movies are made two hours after sunrise and
two hours before sunset. Avoid situations where subjects are partly in shade and
partly in the sun. Set camera at AUTOMATIC, just aim and shoot!
FULL FRONT ILLUMINATION

For “difficult” light conditions
the “OPTIC-SCALE”
comes in handy
Occasionally you want to take movies when the sun
is not behind you. Strong, glaring sidelight or shooting
directly into the sun are difficult shots for any camera and
should be avoided. To cope with these situations, your
„ e ' e Electnc Eye-Mafic is equipped with an ingenious
OPTIC-SCALE". It permits you to manually and visually
make simple adjustments for these "difficult" shots to
assure perfectly exposed movies. By dialing the SEMI-AUTO
knob you can easily make compensations for sub-normal
lighting, an advantage not available with cameras
lacking this manual optional control.
The "OPTIC-SCAIE" indicates exposure through the
viewfinder os you shoot. Without taking your eye owoy
from camera you can make adjustments for sub-normal
lighting by dialing the SEMI-AUTO knob conveniently
adjacent to the operating button.
SIDELIGHT ILLUMINATION
Sun shines only on one side of subject. If dramatic, contrasty effects are de-
sired continue to operate on AUTOMATIC. To get more details in shadow
portions operate camera on SEMI-AUTO. First note exposure on "Optic-Scale"
when ,n AUTOMATIC position. Then rotate SEMI-AUTO DIAL down one full
stop, (example f/8 to f/5.6)
back light illumin AT I O N
fn Un AUTnM^r y c behind ° r overhead - For d " ""°*'‘ silhouette effects operate
in AUTOMATIC. For precise details: When it is possible to approach subject,
ake Optic-Scale" reading at very close range, 6 to 8 inches away from
subiec, with camera in AUTOMATIC. Then step back to shooting position and
match close-up reading by rotating SEMI-AUTO DIAL down. When not pos-
s.bie to approach subject, note exposure on "Optic-Scale" in AUTOMATIC.
Then rotate SEMI-AUTO DIAL down two stops (example f/8 to f/4).
DOWN