Ansco Memar manual

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Your Nlernar takes standard 35mm dou-ble frame pictures in black and s'hite(shown bclow) anti color. The black and'll'hite pictures rnay be enlarged to giveprints of album size or larger for yourenjoyment.


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your ansco MEMARYou rvili find that the Mernar CaDlerais easy to use. compact to cany and pro'

duces superior pictures. This 35mm cam-era is equipped with an Agfa* Apotarf/3.5 coated lens in a Pronto shutter. Itis synchronized for flash and with it sautomatic winding device, self-timer antloptical viewfinder, it is a versatile carn-era for pictures anyrvhere, anytime.

The Memar is easy to operate, but be-fore using it, read the following direc-tions carefull]', trying all the workingparts as ) 'ou |ead. when 1'ou hale be- 'come thoroughly famil iar wi th i ts opera-

tion, load the camera with one of Ansco'sf ine 35mm fi lms (see page 11) and enjoytaking pictures with this superior cam-era.

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1, Exposure Counter2. Automatic Wlnding Device3. Cable Release Socket4. Shutter Release Button5. Accessory CIiD6. Viewfinder7. Film Type Indicator8. Film Rewind Knob9. Diaphragm Aperture Scale10. Diaphragm Setting Ring11. Shutter Speed Sett ing Ring12. Depth of Field Scale13. Distance Setting Ring14. Locking Sl ide15. Flash Connector

16. Self-Timing Lever17. Rewind Release Button18. Tr ipod Socket

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the viewfinder

The Xlemar canel 'a is equipped withan optical-type r-iervfinder. Holding thecamera to the e,ve. 'ou r, ' i l l see the areat.h ich wi l i appear in the picture. When

F focusing on objects closer than 7 feet,P sight sl ight l : ' above the subject to com-pensate for the difference in view be-tr.een the lens and the r.iewflntier. Forcor lection when taking vert ical p ictures,turn the camera si ishtly in the directioncf the r . iervf inder. www.orphancameras.com


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The focusing ring is the foremost ele-ment of the lens mount and is identifiedby tire figures 3 through o (inflnity).When the distance from camera to sub-ject has been determined, turn the focus-ing r ing unti l that distance figure isopposite the diamond-shaped index markon the stationary lens mount. Estimatedistances as accurately as possible soi-our pictures wil l be sharp and clear.\\-hen taking pictures from 3 to 10 feetfrom the subject , i t is l ,ery importantthat the distance be estimated accuratel.v(ol better yet , rneasure the exact dis-tance) because of the l imited depth off ielcl . For distant views, set the cameraa t i n f i n i t r ' ( o ) .

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zone focusingTo use the Memar as a fixed focus

camera, set the focusing ring at either10 or 30 feet (the numbers in red) 'Then set the diaphragm ring at the reddot on the diaphragm aperture (f stop)scale and the shutter at 1/50th of a sec-ond. With the camera focused at 10 feet,everything from 7 to 15 feet will be infocus: at 30 feet, everYthing from 15feet to infinity will be in focus.

Sharpest pictures of any specific sub-ject will result, of course, if the lens isfocused at the exact camera-to-subjectdistance.the diaphragm

The diaphragm, or Iens oPening as itis often called, governs the amount ot

Iisht which passes through the lenswhile the shutter is open. The diaphragmopening is set by turning the wide dia-phragm ring which has an index markon top. Turn this ring so the index markcoincides exactly with the line oppositethe f number on the diaphragm aperturescale. As it moves from the lower num-ber (f,23.5) o the higher (f/16), the sizeof the opening decreases and the dia-phragm is said to be "stopped down".Remember, the lower the number, theIarger the aperture and the greater theamount of light admitted.To observe the action of the diaphragm,set the shutter at B, open the back ofthe camera and press and hold down theshutter release button. Looking into theback of the camera toward light, revolvethe diaphra8m ring back and forth. No-tice how the size of the opening varies.



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the shutterThe shutter of a camera determinesthe length of the exposure. The Prontoshutter on the Memar has mechanicallyregulated speeds ot l/25t}: to 1/200th ofa second, plus B (for t ime exposures).

It is also synchronized for flash (seepaee 17). The shutter speed is set byturning the thin milled ring so that thedesired speed is opposite the diamond-shaped index mark on the stationaryIens mount.The shutter is released (the exposuremade) by pressing down on the shutterrelease button. Be sure to hold the cam-ere level and steady and press the re-lease button with a firm, slow pressure.

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automatic. t . a rwinding device

After each exposure, grip the straightedge of the winding lever with the rightthumb (shown in picture at right) antlpull it to the right as far as it wi ll go.Be sure it goes the full distance or theshutter will not be ready for the nextexposure. This action winds the film,cocks the shutter and counts the ex-posures, so after each winiling, the cam-era is ready for the next exposure. Thisautomatic winding feature prevents dou-ble exposures since the shutter releasebutton will remain Iocked until the filmis wound.


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tirne exposuresFor exposures of longer than 1/25th

second, it will be necessary to take atime exposure. Turn the thin milled ringuntil the B is opposite the intlex mark'When reacly to take the picture' pressthe shutter release button and holcl downfor the length of the exposure required.The shutterwill remain open as long asthe shutter release button is depressed.Be sure the camera is mounted on a tri-pod or other firm, Ievel support for allt ime exposures.



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self - timerThe \{emar has a self- t iming nech-

anism which al lows about a nine seconddelay in exposure to permit the photog-rapher t ime to get in the picture. Withthe diaphragm opening and shutterspeed set, move the lever at the bottomof the lens mount to the left as far asi t wi l l go. Release the shutter in theusual manner and after about a ninesecond delay, the picture wi l l be taken.The self- t imer wil l not work on "8."since time exposures are not mechan-ica l ly pre-determined.

depth of fieldDepth of f ie ld is that d istance between

the nearest and farthest points of sharpfocus. With the diaphragm set at f , /3 .5,and the distance sett ing at 6 feet, every-

DEPTHOF FIETDTABTE ANSCO MEMARThis table has been accurately calculated to help]-ou determine the depth of field quickly and easily.


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depth of f ield scaleA depth-of-field scale is conveniently

Iocated on the stationary lens mount atthe front of the camera. On each side ofthe center index mark are identicalmarkings which indicate the various dia-phragm settings from f/3.5 through f/16.

With the eamera set at any particulardistance, the depth of field for any spe-cific diaphragm opening can readily bedetermined. The tlepth of field is thatdistance between the trilo lines reDre-

senting the diaphragm setting beingused. You will see that with the cameraset at 8 feet, at f/16 tt'e depth of fleldextends from 4' 4" to 45 feet. At f /3 .5,everything from 6' 9" to 9' 11" wi l l bein focus.

If the indicated depth of field is in'sufficient to cover the proposed subiect,close rlown the diaphragm, but don't for'get to compensate for this smaller open-ing by increasing the exposure time.


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there is anAnsco fi lmfor every pictureSUPREME - A fas t panch roma t i c f l ne -grain film ideal for indoor or outdoorphotography. It comes in 20 and 36-exposure standard daylight loading rnag-azines and in bulk lengths.ULTRA-SPEED PAN - Ansco ' s h ighes tspeed 35 mm panchromatic fllm for highquality pictures under adverse light con-ditions or when fast shutter speeds areimportant. AIso excellent for use undernormal light conditions. Available ins tanda rd 20 and 36 -exposu re rnagaz inesand in bulk loads.ANSCO COLOR FILM - Ava i l ab le i nboth Daylight and Tungsten Types, itrvill give you natural color transparen-cies for projection or for Ansco ColorPrinton enlargements. I t is sold in 20-exposure magazines and in bulk lengths.



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Taken rom www.butkus. rs/chinonSet the counter disc at A by pressing in

the center and turning counterclockwise.PulI out the rewintl knob (marked R

on top) and insert the film magazinewith the emulsion side (light side) ofthe film toward the lens. Set the filmtype indicator as tlescribed on page 12.

Push in the rewind knob and holdingdown the film magazine with your lefthand, pull out a short length of film. In-sert the end of the film into the slot of

the winding spool, engaging the tooth otthe slot in the second full perforationof the small tongue" Turn the windingspoolwith your thumb until about /a inchof the full width of the film is visible.Close the back of the camera firmlY.Press the shutter release button andwind the film; repeat until three "expo-sures" have been made and the filmcounter is on 1. The film is now in posi'tion and the flrst picture can be made.

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indoor exposuresThe illumination tor pictures indoors

should be from either floodlamps orflashlamps. Flootllamp illumination is aconvenient, economical source of lighttor indoor pictures. A good basic setupcalls for two number 2 photoflood lampsin good quality reflectors (or two Reflec-tor Flood #2 lamps), placed as shown inthe accompanying diagrams. The mainl ight source should be directed down-

u'ard at a 45' angle, and the flll-in lishtshould be placed close to the camera'

The fol lowing table was comPutedflom these lighting diagrams and wiIIserve as a basic guide to help you tte'termine the correct exposure" The tableis based on average subiects againstlight colored walls or surroundings'Darker colors require an increase of oneor two stops.

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FTOODLAMPEXPOSURE ABTE for Supreme Film)Main LightFill-in Light

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r/25r/50r/100r/200

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tr''orUltra-Speed Pan, use next smaller lens opening (higher number)For exposures longer than 1/25th of a be used to minimize the chance of jar-

seconrl, he camera must be mounted on ring the camera. The cable releasea tripod, or other firm, level support. It screws into the top of the shutter re 'is also recommentled that a cable release lease button.

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flashlamp exposuresTo get the Iu l I enio) ' l l )ent from your

camera, try making flash pictures. It isahvays fun to take pictures indoors -at par t ies, of the chi ldren at play, ofspecial occasions.

The Memar has built-in flash sYn-chronization. No other synchronizer isnecessary. The Ansco Universal FlashUni t (JN206) is recomtnended for aI I 'around ease of operation and compact-ness. Just fasten the camera to thebracket and plug the tip of the cord intothe flash connector (No. 15, f ig . 1). Do

not use force as rough treatment wi l ldarnage the connector. The Ansco tr'lashUni t takes al l bayonet type lamps -SXI, SF, #5,25 and' PHS and Bantam 8.

The following table is based on theuse of the Ansco Fiash Unit which hasa satin finish reflector' For other typeflash units, follow the manufacturer'srecommenalations. Please bear in mindthat the unit must have a 3mm con-tinental type connector to fit on theMemar camera.



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using the guidenumbersTo f ind the col ' rect exposure, divide

the guide llumber by the distance frornthe flashlamp to the subject ! the result 'ing figure wi i l represent the lens open-ing required. Example: The guide num-ber for a PHS or Bantam 8 lamP withSupreme f l lm at 1,z50th is 80' The sub'ject is 10 feet arvay, therefore 80 -: 10- 8 , use f /8 .

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color photographyColor photography is fun - color pho-

tography vrith your Memar is easy. Theresulting transparencies can be viewedby projection or enlargements can bemade on Ansco Color Printon. Just keeD

in mind that your subject should be welllighteal and heavy shadows should beavoided. The following tables are of-fered as a guide to help you determinethe correct exposure.

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color photography indoorsFLOoDLAMPS Color transParencies

can be made by the illumination fromtwo #2 photoflood lamps in good metalreflectors - or two Reflector Flood #2lamps. Using the lishtins diagram onpage 15, exposurescan be made atl/25t}rsecond at f 3.5, or equivalent' withAnsco Color Tungsten TYPe Film.FTASHLAMPXPOSUREABTEWITH

FLASHLAMPS With the Ansco X' lashUnit attached to your camera' you canlighten those deep shadows in outdoorpictures and take indoor snapshots. Theguide numbers for popular flashlampsfor use with Ansco Color Daylight andTungsten Type films follow' See page18 for use of guide numbers.

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unloading the cameraWhen the flnal exposure has been

made. the fllm must be rewound into themagazine before the camera is openedand the fiIm rernoved, Do not advancethe fi Im beyond the last exposure sincethe fiIm might become detached fromthe magazine and cannot be rewound.

To rew'ind the film, depress the smallbutton on the bottom of the camera and

turn the rewind knob in the directionof the arrow. Continue turning until youfeel a lessening of the tension, indicat'ing the flIm has been released from thetake-up spool.

PuII down on the locking lever andopen the back of the camera. PuIl upt l le rewind knob and the magazine canbe removed easi ly from the camera,

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t ttr ipod socketThe tripod socket is located in the

center of the bottom of the camera. I tis used not only for attaching the can-era to a tr ipod, but also for attachingthe carrying case to the camela and thecarnera to the Ansco Flash Uni t .

filtersAnsco has avai lable several t -vpes of

high qual i t l . optical glass f l l ters, mountedin spun alurninum, for color photog-raphl ' - the UV15, UV16 and UV17Lil traviolet absorption f i l ters and the #10#11 Conr.ersion. Ask your dealer forser ies 5 Ansco Fi l ters.

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memar carryrng caseProtect ) 'out ' ] Ienar canlera from dir t ,

rain, dampness. bl' keeping it in an An-sco Memar EvereadY CarrYing Case -it is genuine top-grain cowhide. Sincethe lens and other front elements of theMemar have no self-protective covering,it is even more important to protect itfrorn hartl knocks.

The Memar case has a short carryingstrap and an additionai length can beadded to rnake it a convenient shouldercarrying case.

Your tlealer will have this l'IemarCarrying Case - ask for the JN445.



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flash unitAs tnentioned earlier, you'll get much

more enjoyment frorn your Memar calrr-era if you can use it around the clock.Buy an Ansco Flash L'rnit and completethe versatility of your camera.

I t wi l l accept al l bayonet type lampsaud takes two size C batteries or a bat-tery capacitor cartridge. It also has anextension outlet for multiple flash pic-tures. Your dealer has the Ansco Universal Flash Uni t - JN206.

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camera careYour Memar is ; r f ine precision instru-

rnent. Given proper care, it will give) 'or-r years of service. Clean the frontand rear elements of the lens of ten wi tha clean, sof t l in t less c lo th. Blow out theback of the camera each t ime 1-ou loadit to be sure there are no dust par t ic lesor 1 int .

I t is recomnlended that you make alecord of the serial t tunber of yourcamera for your orvn protection. FiI l inthe Ansco Guarantee card and send inthe registration. Ansco rvill send you aflee rol l of 35mn Ansco Color Fi lm uponreceipt of the card. r.

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