Argus Camera Argus C44 Manual

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shutter speed
and aperture settings
The C44 Camera features a quick-action
control center where aperture, shutter
speed, focus, winding and shutter release
controls are conveniently grouped for
easy and rapid adjustment.
You will want to adjust shutter speed
and aperture settings according to thespeed of your film, the amount of light
available and the kind of subject you
are shooting.
The right combination of shutter speed
and aperture setting will give you a
properly exposed negative or color
transparency with a suitable range of
sharp focus and freedom from subject
movement. The best exposure is usually
a compromise; if movement has to be
stopped, a fast shutter speed is most
important, but if a deep zone of sharp
focus is essential, a small aperture
should be used.
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APERTURE
The amount of light passing through the
lens while the shutter is open is controlled
by the aperture setting (f:stop). In the
Argus C44, you have a wide choice of
settings, ranging from the smallest opening,
f:22, to the largest opening, f:2.8. Each
f:stop admits twice as much light as thepreceding one. For example, f:5.6 admits
twice as much light as f:8. The triangularpointer between f:5.6 and f:8 on the aper-
ture ring indicates f:6.3, an intermediate or
half-stop setting. The aperture ring of your
C44 clicks into position at each marked
setting. Ffowever, it may also be set at any
intermediate position.
To set aperture, rotate aperture ring until
desired f:number is directly opposite index
pointer on lens barrel.
The aperture also controls the range of
sharp focus in your pictures. Small apertures(e.g. f:22) give a deep zor:.e of sharp focus,
while large apertures (e.g. f:2.8) give a
shallow zor:re of sharp focus (see page L2).
SHUTTER
The length of time the shutter is open to
admit light when you press the shutter
release is controlled by the shutter speed
dial. Numbers on the dial indicate fractions
of a second and are selected by rotating
the dial to bring the desired number directly
over the index dot when looking from the
top of the camera. ALwAys sET THE sHUTTER
SPEED DIAL DIRECTLY ON THE NUMBER.
Areas in between do not provide accurate
intermediate speeds.
When the dial is set at B, the shutter witl
remain open as long as the shutter release
is held down, permitting time exposures.
To avoid movement when making longer
exposures, the camera should be on a tripod
or other steady support and a cable release
used to operate the shutter.
To stop movement broadside to the
camera, use the fastest shutter speed and
try swinging your camera with the subject.
(It is easier to stop subject action moving
directly toward or away from the camera.)
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focusing
The precision, superimposed image-
type rangefinder in your Argus C44
is coupled directly and permanently
to the lens mount. The combined
rangefinder-viewfinder allows you
to compose your picture and focus
through the same eyepiece. You
automatically focus the lens for
sharp pictures by turning the
rangefinder dial until the double
image in the small circular spot
becomes a single image.
The camera may be held in either
a horizontal or vertical position
to best suit composition in your
picture. Either position permits
the shutter to be released with a
firm, smooth motion of the finger,
preventing camera movement.
When using the viewfinder, keep
in sight all four sides of the view-
finder window to avoid cutting
off important parts of the picture.
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depth of f$efid
The aperture setting not only controls the amount of light
that reaches the film, but also determines depth of field,
which is the range of sharp focus in front of and
beyond the subject focused upon.
The illustrations on this page show you the difference
in range of sharp focus when the smallest and largest
apertures are used at the same distance settings. The
camera in the illustration is focused on 8 feet. By reading
between identical f: numbers on the depth of field scale,
you see that if f:22is used, the range ofsharpness extends
from 4 feet to infinity. When f:2.8 is used, everything
from 7 to 9 feet is in focus.
By turning the rangefinder dial you can watch the depth
of field for any one aperture change as the distance scale
changes. Consulting the handy depth of field scale helps
find the best combination of aperture and distance setting.
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Sunlight shining directly on the picture subject from behind the
photographer is generally the best lighting for outdoor color pictures
. . . and the best time of day is mid-morning or mid-afternoon. The
lower angle of mortting or afternoon sun enhances scenic shots with
longer dramatic shadows. Directly overhead, the sun causes
shadows to be uninteresting and very black. They can be troublesome
when shooting pictures of people.
Pictures taken in the shade with the proper warm-toned filter are
oftgn pleasing, and here flash can be used to supplement available
light. The use of an ultraviolet (haze) filter is recommended in
mountains or at the beach, but never use a filter designed for
black-and-white film with color film,
Theexposureguideonpage14\Miuhelpyoutoselectthecorrect
apertureandshuttersettingsfora,Uerageoutdoorpicturesubjects
(nearby people, gardens, houses, light and dark objects in about ,r,equal proportions). Close lens one stop from chart setting for light , ,
subjects (distant scenery, marine, beach and snow scenes, tight ,i:1.,.,color objects dominating). Open lens one stop more for d,ark subi ;,.:.people in dark clothing, dark foliage, flowers, animals and buUdit gs,
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Scenic shots like this one
mahe excellent subjects
for color slides.
A lisht-colored subject against
a dark background always
makes q,n effectiue shot.
Use a blue flashbulb to
lighten the shadow side of a
back-lighted subject.
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Super Anscochrome Daylight
Ektachrome Daylight
Anscochrome Daylight
Ektachrome Type F*
Anscochrome Flash Type*
Kodachrome Daylight(or indoor type with filter*)
n85Q-type correction filters must be used with indoor type color films exposed in daylight. Consult manufacturers instructir+*Use CL0UDY BRIGHT aperture setting and the next slower shutter speed setting,
Cloudy Dull
f :5.6
f :2.8
( Hill, )
Hazy SunCloudy BrightBright SunShutter Speed
between
2.8&4between
4&5.6
between
4&5.6between
5.6&8
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							black and  /hite photos
Modern black and white film, coupled with the fine lenses of
your Argus C44, will produce perfect photographic results, but checking
composition before snapping the shutter always results in
pictures of more dramatic interest. Try framing the scene with
some nearby foreground, and include people when you can to add
human interest. Watch for that unusual angle from which to
shoot the picture, or try a close-up using a neutral background to
place emphasis on your picture subject.
Pictures taken indoors with existing tight are very lifelike, and
modern fast fiIms make these a cinch. Outdoors, fi.lters will
dramatize clouds and can also be used to brighten foliage or
produce moonlight effects.
Action always adds interest to any photo, and the easiest way to
stop action is to shoot it head on. When you pose individuals
or groups, give them something natural to do and have your camera
pre-set so you can snap the pictures quickly.
You neednt be afraid to experiment with the rules. Shoot scenes
that interest you at any time of day or night . . . the new films
can take it, and youll be excited with the results!
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Shoot head-on
to stop action
Use filters fordramatic cloud effects
Frame your picture
for a feeling of depth
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Kodak Tri-X
Ansco Ultra Speed PanKodak Plus-X
Ansco Supreme
Kodak Panatomic-X
0pen the lens one stop more for dark subjects;close the lens one stop for light subjects.When using filters, or if subject is shaded from the sun, larger apertures must be used.Always consult instructions packed with your film or filters.
Cloudy Dull
f :5.6
Shutter SpeedBright SunHazy SunCloudy Bright
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							attaching flash gun
: rgus C44 fash
rnit is designed to ac-
tommodate two size C
1photoflash batteries or
I r B-C power unit. To
1 install batteries, remove
[ ;he back of the battery
!ii^r by grasping it at
,iihe sides and pulling
;lirectly outward.,1.,
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When inserting batter-
ies, be sure to position
the left-hand cell top-up
and the right-hand cell
top-down. Photoflash
batteries should be re-
placed after four months
use or as soon as 50 to
60 flash exposures have
been made.
Be sure flash unit does
not have a flash lamp
in it before attaching
unit to camera. Turn
locking lever on base of
unit upward and slide
bottom flanges of flash
unit forward into the
camera accessory shoe
as far as they will go.
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Lock flash unit on cam-
era by pressing down
firmly on the locking
lever. Check unit occa-
sionally while making
flash pictures to make
sure lock is tight. Per-
fect electrical contact is
made through elements
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The side-to-side move-
Jment of the flash syn-
chronization selector to+-(M (20 millisecond de-
lay) or X (zero delay)-permits use of several
types of flash equip-
_ment at various shutter
speeds. (Consult Guide
on page 20).
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Any midget-base flash
Iamp may be used.
Align studs on base of
lamp with slots in reflec-
tor socket and push
lamp in as far as it wilt
go while supporting bat-
tery case with other
hand. Do not turn lamp
after insertion.
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