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Page 1: ...TlSBIC INSTRUCTION IOOKllT...

Page 2: ...LENS 9 10 ZOOM VJEW FI DER 10 DEPTH OF FJELD 11 12 LOADJ JG FILM 13 14 ALWAYS KEEP MOTOR FULLY WOUND 15 FILM FOOTAGE I JDICATOR 16 FILMING WITH YASI IICA SEC 17 I GLE FRAME EXPOSURE CABLE RELEASE 18...

Page 3: ...ease by the beginner and at the same time offers a full range of f eatures required by the advanced cameraman Please read the following pages carefully until you become fully familiar with all the wo...

Page 4: ...w 6 Distance Control Ring Scale 7 Exposure Guide Table 8 Depth of field Ta J le 9 Camera Supporting Arm 10 Shutter Release Lever 11 Shutter Speed Setling Dial 12 Spring Motor Winding Crank 13 Single f...

Page 5: ...Upper Spindle 20 Film Guide Roller 21 Film Pressure Plate 22 Take up Lower Spindle 23 Camera Cover Lock Holder 24 Camera Cover Lock Device 25 Film Pressure Plate Loc k 26 Film Footage Indicator Reset...

Page 6: ...r half width I I I I I I I I I I 111111111 When you send the film to the processing laboratory it is developed then split into two strips each 8mm wide as shown at right The two 8mm strips are spliced...

Page 7: ...focal length 13mm or to a telephoto focal length 38mm or 1 The optics of all zoom lenses are the same some elements of the lens remain fixed while other lenses move forward and backward at a pre deter...

Page 8: ...at a shutter speed of 16 f p s frames per second for general outdoor movies under average light conditions ASA speeds 10 to 40 are engraved on the underside of the Aperture Control Ring Set the ASA sp...

Page 9: ...of 13 mm all between 2 5 feet and infinity very far away will be sharp If because of dim light you opened the lens aperture to f 2 8 the sharpness zone would be from 3 3 to 10 7 Be sure to consult the...

Page 10: ...to each other and makes them into a completely different lens combination resulting in a range longer focal length telephoto lenses This range or smooth transitions gives the zoom effect used so effe...

Page 11: ...DER The Zoom View fin der is coupled to the Zoom Lens therefore you are able to select the best composition of the scene you want to film by varying the focal length from 13mm standard to see the larg...

Page 12: ...cusing length of 13mm is always able to keep in sharp focus all objects from a distance of 2 feet 5 inches to infinity This will save you the difficulty of having to focus your camera on moving object...

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Page 14: ...ways laod the camera in subdued light or in the shadow of your body if you are in sunshine outdoors 1 Wind the camera motor Then lift the Camero Cover Lock turn it clockwise and open the cover 2 Remov...

Page 15: ...ng the arrow poth into the film gate The dull emulsion side of the film must be facing the lens Note The film gate automatically closes when the Camera Caver is locked 8 Press the Shutter Release leve...

Page 16: ...otor grasp the crank and wind back and forth as you would wind a watch unlil forward motion stops Do not force it further When loading the camera always keep the motor fully wound That way you will ov...

Page 17: ...you open the camera the Film Footage Indicator of your YASHICA SEC automatically returns to S or start After the film is loaded and the Camera Cover is locked run the camera until the O appears before...

Page 18: ...e Guide Table built on the camera Determine the object distance of the scene you are about to shoot and set it on your camera by the Distance Control Ring Scale Hold the camera to your eye and frame t...

Page 19: ...ame exposure you con make an animated cartoon movie or create time lapse movies of Aower opening for example or even make snapshots for enlargement CABLE RELEASE SELF TIMER If the use of a Cable Relea...

Page 20: ...s will pro ject only ha lf as long os at standard speed For a 7 second shot run the camera 14 seconds 1 2 FRAMES PER SECOND Shutter exposure 1 26 second For accelerating movement such as a slow moving...

Page 21: ...1 35 second Most of your shooting will be done at 16 fram es per second which is the standa rd speed for the camera and the projector in 8mm movies Other running speeds ore used for various specia l e...

Page 22: ...spindle taking care not to let the film unwind Remove the empty spool from the upper spindle 3 Invert the looded spool so that the 2 is visible and then insert it in the upper spindle 4 Repeal steps 5...

Page 23: ...ly Store the Yashica SEC in a dry place away from heat or cold If the climate is particularly humid it is advisable to keep small bags of silica gel or any other dehydrating agent with the camera to p...

Page 24: ...speed up majestic scenic vista or searching close ups of distant faces For better movies the movement or actions of people animals or vehicles included in a scene for instance will add interest and c...

Page 25: ...n planning Run each shot at least 7 seconds so it does not blink on and off the screen Keep the camera perfectly still Let the subjec t move Pan rotate the camera sparingly and very slowly Pan in one...

Page 26: ...m Footage Indicator I 3 Set the Shutter Speed Setting Dial 16 f p s is standard i speed i I 4 Set the Aperture Control Ring to the correct f stop Use I i the built on Exposure Guide Table for quick se...

Page 27: ...booklet in a safe place In case of loss or theft this information will prove valuable in recovering the camera YASHICA BEC Serial Number_________________ YASHINON I 2 8 Zoom Lens______________________...

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