Zoom argus 803 User manual

Your Argus product is guaranteed by Argus to operate for a period of one year from
the date of original purchase. If during this period, your product fails to operate for
any reason, Argus Incorporated will restore it to normal operating condition at
no
charge. This guarantee applies to the product itself. We regret that we are unable
to assume liability for
loss of film or for any other expense.
This guarantee
is valid only for the original retail purchaser and only if the product
is returned prepaid directly or through an Argus dealer, to an Argus Service Com -
pany location, or
one of its Authorized Service Stations. The date and place of original
purchase must
be included, along with a description of the difficulties
encountered. For the address of the nearest service location contact m
your Argus dealer or write to the main office of the Argus Service
Company.
Many apparent product difficulties are actually a matter of incorrect -
usage.
It is always wise to see your Argus dealer before returning the _ .
product for servicing.
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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.
ARGUS SERVICE COMPANY
a Division of
Argus Incorporated
MAIN OFFICE
511 Parsons st.
West Columbia, S.C. 29169
IN CANADA
826 Davis Drive East
Newmarket, Ontario
Argus Incorporated
Platt Springs Road ,
West Columbia
South Carolina 29169
Argus Cameras of Canada , Ltd .
Newmarket , Ontario
Argus Ltd.
Shiba P. O. Box 59 , Tokyo
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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 Iight
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.
PROPER EXPOSURE
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UNDER EXPOSURE
BATTERY INSTALLATION
PISTOL
GRIP
PENLIGHT
BATTERI ES
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-
era if it is not to be used for long
periods of time.
SCREW --nl~ BATTERY
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WHAT BATTERY TO USE
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.
zooms
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.