Page 1: ...HOW TO USE AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR NEW TOWER CAMERAS ARE SOLD ONLY BY SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO...
Page 2: ...ers have worked with the manufacturers on this camera for more than a year and a half before offering it to you It is a camera that will last a lifetime if treated properly This booklet gives detailed...
Page 3: ...tempt on our part to anticipate a few of his questions On the page to the right we have canden ed the steps to be taken when ad justing camera for picture taking This is all the beginner needs to know...
Page 4: ...r speed dial according to exposu re meter readings or exposure table recommendations 2 If lens is collapsible type pull out and lock it in position Make sure it is firmly locked 4 Focus lens with rang...
Page 5: ...nt 12 Distance Scale on Focusing Ring 13 Depth of Field Scale 14 loading the Camera 15 Unloading the Camera 16 Release Button for Shutter TOWER Camera Carrying Case TOWER lens Shade and Filter Holder...
Page 6: ...SHUTTER HAS BEEN COMPLETELY WOUND When upper speed dial is on neutral position Red 20 1 opposite arrow then you can bring the lower speed dial into play Numbers on speed dials indicate fractions of a...
Page 7: ...OWER SPEED DIAL CAN BE TURNED AFTER SHUTTER HAS BEEN COMPLETELY WOUND AND UPPER SPEED DIAL HAS BEEN SET ON RED 20 1 llLUST E 2 WINDING SHUTTER AND FILM To wind shutter and wind film turn winding knob...
Page 8: ...ed once around in direction of arrow until it stops Shutter release button should then be pressed to release shutter Once more give the winding knob one full turn to the stopped position This winds su...
Page 9: ...b The double image effect is produced by means of micrometer movement of the fine mechanism ind icated in Illust GG The small arm in this instance is set against the inner base of the lens barrel As t...
Page 10: ...nly what you are focusing on will be visible Be sure that your eye is actually centered behind rangefinder eye piece so that you can get a complete circular field of the image This position being assu...
Page 11: ...locking position it might damage the delicate metal leaves in the iris diaphragm within the lens Lock the lens into position by turning it in a clockwise direction until it stops This brings the small...
Page 12: ...k because the depth of field is so small NOTE All NIKKOR lenses are of the highest quality optical glass and the very best workmanship has been expended to produce a precision ground highly polished l...
Page 13: ...e turned into position The helical focusing type mount will automatically couple with the rangefinder mechanism when lens is seated in proper position Hold camera by left hand when changing lenses Gri...
Page 14: ...system and as a result it must be mechanically ad justed according to the intensity of light on the object to be photo graphed This opening or closing of the so called pupil or iris dia phragm of the...
Page 15: ...stop down your diaphragm slightly and increase the time of exposure As mentioned on page 6 shutter speeds other than lhose marked on speed dials should not be attempted Note that TOWER cameras are en...
Page 16: ...the first place by the main index 13 DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE The range of sharpness of any lens is called the depth of field and depends on the relative aper ture setting and the distance to the subject...
Page 17: ...16 the n the objects within the range of approximately 8 feet to almost infinity would be in focus When taking landscapes or distance shots merely set the camera on infinity and stop the lens down to...
Page 18: ...one can load it in normal room light Follow these steps Be sure to set the reversing lever on A Advance Illust R While camera is still empty turn winding knob to stop and press shutter release 2 Place...
Page 19: ...pool adjacent to knurled knob Do not attempt to wind film around core of take up spool 5 When film is secure under spring draw it out of the magazine not more than 2 perforations behind the trim med e...
Page 20: ...after bottom has been closed Press release button Again turn winding knob one full stop Then set counter to 0 Press release button your camera is now ready for use When the winding knob is again turne...
Page 21: ...ad it on to take up spool 15 UNLOADING THE CAMERA Turn winding knob for your last exposure very cautiously so film will not be forced out of cartridge If film happens to be forced out camera must be t...
Page 22: ...Left index finger should be on knob of lens focusing lever Release the button by gently pressing the finger not the entire hand or arm The secret of clear sharp crisp pictures is to avoid movement or...
Page 23: ...r of the left hand should al ways operate the focusing lever Holding the TOWER 3S mm as described above permits a very rapid change from horizontal to vertical pictures and vice versa It also establis...
Page 24: ...n the flange on the camera The lens should fit moderately tight to bring it into proper position When changing lenses the open camera body should be protected from strong sunlight All of the NIKKOR le...
Page 25: ...has been found that an uncoated lens has a Light loss of 30 to 35 because of surface reflection whereas this light loss is reduced to less than 10 in the case of the NIKKOR coated lens An uncoated le...
Page 26: ...ultra speed lenses should be considered as a reserve to be used only for adverse lighting conditions One should avoid the use of full aperture unless the depth of field is taken into consideration If...
Page 27: ...the result will give a rough estimate of the power of the lens as compared with the 50 111m lens For example as in the case of the 135 111m lens divide the 50 into 135 and you get 2 7 This means that...
Page 28: ...han 3Y2 feet NIKKOR 50 mm f 1 4 HIGH SPEED LENS The new NIKKOR f 1 4 coated SO mm lens Illust 5 is the latest lens added to the line It will also focus down to 18 inches This lens has all the qualitie...
Page 29: ...hen shooting subjects where stopping to focus would be inconvenient This setting is used for any scene where time does not permit refocusing and resetting of the aperture before each shot It is especi...
Page 30: ...detailed architectural subjects and very large portrait heads Its definition is especially good when stopped down The lens has high color correction and is recommended for distance shots in color The...
Page 31: ...produced for the TOWER 35 mm camera and may also be used on the leica with any lenses equivalent to the fol lowing NIKKOR lenses 35 mm wide angle lens 50 mm standard f12 or f 1 4 lenses 85 mm f 2 tele...
Page 32: ...ewfinder is equipped with a knurled adjusting lever Illust 12 which is calibrated from 3 5 feet to infinity This also has an index line just above the cali brated ring The distance from the subject sh...
Page 33: ...s a great advantage especially when following moving objects The Universal Viewfinder is a must when using any of the NIKKOR lenses other than the standard 50 mm f 2 or f 1 4 lenses PARALLAX The term...
Page 34: ...35 COMPARATIVE FIELD COVERED BY VARIOUS FOCAL LENGTH LENSES As Seen Through The Universal Viewfinder 50 34...
Page 35: ...s made without removing camera from case Illust 13 A snap button on the front permits the frontal piece to drop down The camera is held in the carrying case by a tripod screw The neck strap can be adj...
Page 36: ...any type of picture you desire Consult Sears general cataiogs or visit the camera departmznt of any large Sears store for additional accessories not mzntioned in this booklet Each part of your TOWER C...
Page 37: ...ully filled out to the store from ict1Nt purchased and we w iJ 1 repai charge a o ize any person or rep to any other guarantee r us any liability in con ection the sale of TOWER 35 mm mera other than...
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