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Summary of Contents for 2008 S

Page 1: ...addendum to the instructions for the use of the 2008 s ...

Page 2: ...is equipped with a Reglomatic type lens If so the switch should be left in this position in practically all cases MANUAL To be used when it is desired to cut out the automatic action Most oseful when a scene includes zones in which the lighting being too highly contrasted is liable to interfere with cell reactions and thus to give false exposure values for the subject to be filmed carefully read t...

Page 3: ...d by first releasing the plunger or the electric circuit will be broken no matter what the shutter s position On the contrary by first r eleasing the push button trip the camera stops with the shutter closed thus avoiding any risk of fogging The plunger can then be released B SAFETY CATCH POSITION This is useful during travel or when the camera is carried by hand The plunger being in position A pu...

Page 4: ...the battery circuit thus being automatically interrupted 1 3 batteries and charging The camera s source of energy is a battery of cadmium nickel accu mulators which screws into its housing It replaces the four separate accumulator cells mentioned in the instructions for use Recommen dations concerning the handling of these cells page 16 Batteries are therefore cancelled The advantage of cadmium ni...

Page 5: ... manner charge them for 24 hours Then let the camera run empty for about 10 minutes Then charge again for 12 hours This method is preferable to using a long consecutive charging period to put back into shape batteries which have been left dormant and inadequately charged In serious cases this procedure can be repeated until the batteries are perfectly re educated without any risk of overcharging t...

Page 6: ...eedle in the viewfinder It should settle above the indicator notch if not the batteries require charging Wait 20 sees to ensure a thorough check Then return the switch to its initial position This check should be carried out periodically This paragraph cancels Battery charge check on p 1 II ...

Page 7: ...rule always use a tripod when possible the film s steadiness will invariably gain by it PHOTOCELL Only shoot when the needle is in the indicator notch If the light is too poor use slow speeds IASA film speed compensation is built ln when the subject is not moving Some sequences may have to be shot in zones in which light contrast is strong beach or snow scenes dark shadows l When the film subject ...

Page 8: ...h movement of the shutter SUPER 8 CARTRIDGES Super 8 cartridges are machined to very fine tolerances their plastic body is however sensitive to prolonged heat sunshine proximity of a fire etc which might cause slight distortion liable to interfere with proper film feed Should the film be blocked during a shoot remove the cartridge then put it back into its housing N B the footaqe counter will retu...

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