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STEREO 35 - operating instructions
type No. 72404
Description of the camera
The STEREO 35 is a photographic camera for taking stereoscopic pictures.
The individual pictures of the stereo pair have to be punched from the film strip with the aid of a special punch; then
they are ready for insertion into a stereo viewer disc. Viewing the pictures through the MEOSKOP viewer gives full
stereoscopic impression.
For taking pictures by the STEREO 35 camera any standard black-and-white or colour 35 mm reversal film in a
135-type cartridge may be used. The film travels along a slant path in the camera; this arrangement gives rise to
two rows of 13,5 by 11,5 mm (0,53" by 0,45") pictures. Of each stereo pair the right-hand picture lies in the upper
row, the left-hand picture in the lower row. This arrangement ensures a perfect exploitation of the film area.
The STEREO 35 camera is supplied with two identical lenses of the type MIRAR 3,5/25. No focusing is necessary
due to the large depth of field of these lenses.
The double behind-lens type shutter has two speed settings only: 1/60 s and "B". The shutter takes care of equal
exposure for both pictures of the stereo pair. Standard PC flash synchronising outlets for flash bulbs (M) and for
electronic flash (X) are provided. They are located on the top side of the camera, together with the accessory shoe.
A bright frame is superimposed in the viewfinder field, determining the actual taking angle for a most accurate
choice of picture composition.
The film is advanced by means of an advance lever on the top side of the camera. The film advance and shutter
tripping mechanisms are mutually blocked, preventing double or multiple exposures.
A 3/8" screw socket (13) on the bottom side of the camera can be used for mounting the camera on a tripod when
desired.
