The Anscoflex Camera Manual

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TRIPOD SOCKET
A tripod socket is conveniently located on the bortom of the camera. Not
only is it designed to screw onto a tripod, but the Anscoflex carrying case is
secured to the camera using this socket
CAMERA CARE
The design of the Anscoflex tends to protect it
from dust. However, the taking lens, viewing lens
and viewfinder should be wiped off regularly with a
clean, lindess cloth, It is also well to make a Practice
of blowing out the inside of your camera each time
vou load it.
CARRYING CASE
As an added protection for your camera, put it in
an Anscoflex Eveready Carrying Case. It will protect 
						

							
the camera from scratches, rain and dust. Its grey
finish blends well with the camera and is an afiractive
accessory. The front piece unsnaps so it is out of
the way for easy handling.
LENS ACCESSORIES
A Portrait Lens 1* and aY45 Yellow Filter (size
27) will aid you in getting special effects with your
Anscoflex. The portrait lens will allow you to make
close ups from2r/z to 3Vz feet from your subject. The
Y45 yellow filter gives better cloud and sky rendition
when used in bright sunlight for landscape pictures.
These accessories are available from your Ansco dealer.
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							TAKING PICTURES WITH FLASH
To make pictures around-the-
clock, complete the versatility of your
Anscoflex with the Anscoflash Type IV
unit. It is finished in the same attrac-
tive grey as the camera
TO ASSEMBLE THE FLASH UNIT
INSERT BATTERIES
ljnscrew the coin-slotted screw at
the bottom of the battery case. Pull
the cover down and slightly outward
to remove. Insert two Size C batteries
in the case tips up. A battery capacitor
c^rtridge can be used if desired. Put 
						

							
the cover back in place and tighten up
the screw,
ATTACH REFLECTOR
Line up the two protruding pins on
the outer edge of the flashlamp socket
with the slots on the ring of the reflec-
tor (making certain the decal will be
on top when the reflector is in place).
Pull upward on the locking spring,
oush the reflector on and turn the re-
flector clockwise so it is firmly engagedin the slots.
ATTACH THE FLASH UNIT
Fit the screw and lower prong on
the side of the flash unit into the two
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							holes on the side of the camera. Then
turn thc tightening screw toward the
back of the camera until it is tight and
the unit is held firmly in place.
TO USE THE UNIT
INSERT THE FLASH LAMP
Line up the two protruding pins in
the base of the lamp with the slots in
the socket of the flash unit. Push the
lamp into the socket, without turning,
until it clicks into place.
Flash pictures are taken in just the same manner as reguiar picturcs. Justcompose your picture in the viewfinder and depress the shutter release button.
Remember that the Anscoflex is a pre-set camera and you should stay at least t
feet from your subject (unless a Portrait Lens 1f is used over the lens).
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Use the foilowing table as a guide to determine the camera-to-subject dis-
tance for the particular film being used:
Distance in Feet
All-NTeather Pan
and
Supreme
Superpan Press
8-20
With Ansco Portrait Lens 1* and suitable diffuser, flash pictures can be made
as close u, )r/2 rc 31/2 feet.
See the instruction booklet packed with the Anscoflash Type IV for directions
about multiple flash. SM, SF lamps can be used with standard batteries only.
EJECT THE LAMP
\(hen the exposure has been made and the film advanced, remove the flash-
lamp by pressing the flashlamp ejector button on the back of the unit. It will
throw the lamp out, making it unnecessary to touch the hot lamp.
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							TO REMOVE THE FLASH UNIT
Remove the flash unit bY turning
the tightening screw counterclock-
wise until the unit is relcased from
thc carnera.
This flash unit was specificallY
,lesigned with a removable reflector
:o facilitate storing in gadget bags.
lo remove the reflector, Pull uP-
-:rd on the holding spring and
:rr-n the reflector counterclockwise
-:ril it is disengaged.
\-hen not in use, it is best to re-
r-e the batteries from the case to-. prevent corrosion.
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A FEW HINTS FOR BETTER PICTURES
o Load and unload in subdued light
o Always stay at least 5 feet away
from your subject (unless using
a portrait attachment). Kiep your fingers from in front
of the lenso Dont let the sun strike the lens
r Hold the camera steady and level
r Make every picture tell a story
o \7atch your background
o Dont try to include too much in
your picture - keeP it simPle !
o Press the shutter release gentiy
o \7ind film immediately after each
exposureo Ask for Ansco All-\Teather Pan
Filnr - size 620
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							CHOOSING THE RIGHT FILM FOR YOUR CAMERA
ALL-WEATHER PAN - A
fast panchromatic film formore pleasing pictures of peo-ple and places - in sunshine,shade or with flash. Availablein single rolls and the 3-RollEconomy Pak.
SUPREME - A fine-grainfast panchromatic film piized
by the pictorialist for allaround picture taking.
SUPERPAN PRESS - Ahigh-speed panchromatic filmf.or. use under poor light con-drtrons.
lf you would like more de-
tailed information about pic-
ture taking, get a copy ofBetter Photography Made
Easy, available through your
photographic dealer. If you
need additional help, write to
Customer Service Department,
Ansco, Binghamton, NewYork.
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