Ansco Memar Manual

							self - timer
The \{emar has a self-timing nech-
anism which allows about a nine second
delay in exposure to permit the photog-
rapher time to get in the picture. With
the diaphragm opening and shutter
speed set, move the lever at the bottom
of the lens mount to the left as far as
it will go. Release the shutter in the
usual manner and after about a nine
second delay, the picture will be taken.
The self-timer will not work on 8.
since time exposures are not mechan-
ically pre-determined.
depth of field
Depth of field is that distance between
the nearest and farthest points of sharp
focus. With the diaphragm set at f,/3.5,
and the distance setting at 6 feet, every-
DEPTH OF FIETD TABTE _ ANSCO MEMAR
This table has been accurately calculated to help
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thing from 5 4 to 7 will be in ac-
ceptably sharp focus. However, with the
diaphragm closed down to f/16, every-
thing from 3 8 to 15 8 will be in focus
at the same distance setting. Therefore,
it should be remembered that if existing
light permits, the diaphragm should be
closed down for sharPer Pictures.
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							depth of field scale
A depth-of-field scale is conveniently
Iocated on the stationary lens mount at
the front of the camera. On each side of
the center index mark are identical
markings which indicate the various dia-phragm settings from f/3.5 through f/16.
With the eamera set at any particular
distance, the depth of field for any spe-
cific diaphragm opening can readily be
determined. The tlepth of field is thatdistance between the trilo lines reDre-
senting the diaphragm setting being
used. You will see that with the camera
set at 8 feet, at f/16 tte depth of fleld
extends from 4 4 to 45 feet. At f/3.5,
everything from 6 9 to 9 11 will be
in focus.
If the indicated depth of field is in
sufficient to cover the proposed subiect,
close rlown the diaphragm, but dont for
get to compensate for this smaller open-
ing by increasing the exposure time. 
						

							
there is anAnsco film
for every picture
SUPREME - A fast panchromatic flne-grain film ideal for indoor or outdoorphotography. It comes in 20 and 36-exposure standard daylight loading rnag-azines and in bulk lengths.
ULTRA-SPEED PAN - Anscos highestspeed 35 mm panchromatic fllm for highquality pictures under adverse light con-ditions or when fast shutter speeds areimportant. AIso excellent for use undernormal light conditions. Available instandard 20 and 36-exposure rnagazinesand in bulk loads.
ANSCO COLOR FILM - Available inboth Daylight and Tungsten Types, itrvill give you natural color transparen-cies for projection or for Ansco ColorPrinton enlargements. It is sold in 20-exposure magazines and in bulk lengths.
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							film type indicator
A film type indicator is incorporated
in the top of the rewind knob. The in-
dicator is set as a reminder of the kind
of fi]m in the camera. For example, the
ASA exposure index for Ansco Ultra-
Speed Pan film is 100 - set the indicator
at 100/ASA. If Ansco Color Film Day-
light Type is used, set at COLID; or for
Tungsten Type, COLIT. Set the indi
cator when loading the camera. With
the rewind knob pulled all the way out,press the index finger of your left hand
against the serrated edge untler the
knob. With your right hand, turn the
top of the knob so the proper setting
shows in the opening.
loading the camera
To open the camera, pull down on the
latch at the bottom of the left side of
the camera and swing out the hinged
back.
Turn the winding spool until the slot
is on top. Do not attempt to remove this
spool from camera,
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Set the counter disc at A by pressing in
the center and turning counterclockwise.
PulI out the rewintl knob (marked R
on top) and insert the film magazine
with the emulsion side (light side) of
the film toward the lens. Set the film
type indicator as tlescribed on page 12.
Push in the rewind knob and holding
down the film magazine with your left
hand, pull out a short length of film. In-
sert the end of the film into the slot of
the winding spool, engaging the tooth ot
the slot in the second full perforation
of the small tongue Turn the winding
spool with your thumb until about /a inch
of the full width of the film is visible.
Close the back of the camera firmlY.
Press the shutter release button and
wind the film; repeat until three expo-
sures have been made and the film
counter is on 1. The film is now in posi
tion and the flrst picture can be made.
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							rloulcr.oor exposures
Exposures outdoors vary according to
the existing light antl the type of film
being used. With the excellent coated
Iens of the Memar and the versatility of
Anscos Supreme antl Ultra-Speed Pan
films for black-and-white photography,
EXPOSURE TABTE
pictures can be taken almost anytirne,
anywhere.
The following table wiII serve as aguide for determining the correct expo-
sures:
(for Supreme Film)
LightingConditionst/16t/17t/8r/5.6t/4.
Bright Sun
Hazy Sun
Bright Overcast
Dull Overcast
r/50
7/25
1/r00
r/50
r/25
L/200
1./700
r/50
r/25
l/200
r/r00
1/50
r/200
r/100r/200
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indoor exposures
The illumination tor pictures indoors
should be from either floodlamps or
flashlamps. Flootllamp illumination is a
convenient, economical source of light
tor indoor pictures. A good basic setup
calls for two number 2 photoflood lamps
in good quality reflectors (or two Reflec-
tor Flood #2 lamps), placed as shown in
the accompanying diagrams. The main
light source should be directed down-
uard at a 45 angle, and the flll-in lisht
should be placed close to the camera
The following table was comPuted
flom these lighting diagrams and wiII
serve as a basic guide to help you tte
termine the correct exposure The table
is based on average subiects against
light colored walls or surroundings
Darker colors require an increase of one
or two stops.
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							FTOODLAMP EXPOSURE TABTE (for Supreme Film)
Main Light
Fill-in Light
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t/8
f /5.6
t/4.
t/3.5
r/25
r/50
r/100
r/200
r/25
r/50
l/r00
1/25
L/50
tror Ultra-Speed Pan, use next smaller lens opening (higher number)
For exposures longer than 1/25th of a be used to minimize the chance of jar-
seconrl, the camera must be mounted on ring the camera. The cable release
a tripod, or other firm, level support. It screws into the top of the shutter re
is also recommentled that a cable release lease button.
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t/50
r/t00
r/200
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flashlamp exposures
To get the IulI enio)ll)ent from your
camera, try making flash pictures. It is
ahvays fun to take pictures indoors -
at parties, of the children at play, of
special occasions.
The Memar has built-in flash sYn-
chronization. No other synchronizer is
necessary. The Ansco Universal Flash
Unit (JN206) is recomtnended for aII
around ease of operation and compact-
ness. Just fasten the camera to the
bracket and plug the tip of the cord into
the flash connector (No. 15, fig. 1). Do
not use force as rough treatment will
darnage the connector. The Ansco trlash
Unit takes all bayonet type lamps -
SXI, SF, #5,25 and PHS and Bantam 8.
The following table is based on the
use of the Ansco Fiash Unit which has
a satin finish reflector For other type
flash units, follow the manufacturers
recommenalations. Please bear in mind
that the unit must have a 3mm con-
tinental type connector to fit on the
Memar camera.
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