Voigtlander Bessy K Instructions For Use

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bessy k
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miniature-cameraforKodapak-Cassettes28 x 28 mrn
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Setting ringfor subject distance
Symbol-Pointerfor distance settingFlash-ReflectorPush on flash (f ) symbol toswing out reflector
Shutter releasefor exposureBright-line finder
Film Advance Wheel
Viewing-windowfor film counter and typeof filmArrow-markingto disengage bottom-plateTripod-bushSocketfor selftimer andcable releaseLockfor opening camera backEjectorfor flash-bulbs
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FOR INSTANI
LOADING OF FILM
Opencamera backPress up lock (11),and the back willopen.
Loadingof film cartridge. . . as shown inthe illustration.Then close cameraback until it clicksinto position.
Turn FilmAdvance Wheel (6)until the number1 appears in theviewing-window(7). Now the filmcan be exposed.Advance film onefull stroke afterevery shot byturning theadvance wheel.
When the last picture has been taken . . .
Move advance wheel (6) until the yellow end of thefilm strip has passed by the viewing-window (7).Now open camera to take out film cartridge.
lmportant: Partly exposed film should be taken outo n ly in a darkroom.
PHOTOGRAPHY IS SO SIMPLE
WITH TH E bessy k
Distance
Two focus settings: for quick setting on close-ups,
groups and flash turn the setting ring (1) to the
;f[ symbol ; f or d istant shots (landscapes etc.) to the
!! symbol.
Bright-line finder
The bright-line frame in the viewfinder (5) clearlyindicates what you will get on the picture. Thefour short markings in the finder are for parallax
correction on close-ups, group, and flash picturesDont go closer than 3.5 feet to your subject.
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Outside Shots in Sunlight
Press release (4), but dont jerk it, and the pictureis already taken. Exposure at 1120O of a secondwith an f/8 aperture.
A useful hint: When the flash-reflector swings out(see next page), the shutter is automatically set to1/30 of a second. This exposure compensation is alsorecommended for outside shots on hazy days.
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							FOR INSTANT
LOADING OF FILM
Opencamera backPress up lock (11),and the back willopen.
Loadingof film cartridge. . . as shown inthe illustration.Then close cameraback until it clicksinto position.
Turn FilmAdvance Wheel (6)until the number1 appears in theviewing-window(7). Now the filmcan be exposed.Advance film onefull stroke afterevery shot byturning theadvance wheel.
When the last picturehas been taken...
Move advance wheel (6) until the yellow end of thefilm strip has passed by the viewing-window (7).Now open camera to take out film cartridge.
lmportant: Partly exposed film should be taken outonly in a darkroom.
PHOTOGRAPHY IS SO SIMPLE
WITH TH E bessy k
Distance
Two focus settings: for quick setting on close-ups,
groups and flash turn the setting ring (1) to the
;f[ symbol; for distant shots (landscapes etc.) to the
$symbol.
Bright-line finder
The bright-line frame in the viewfinder (5) clearlyindicates what you will get on ihe picture. Thefour short markings in the finder are for parallaxcorrection on close-ups, group, and flash picturesDont go closer than 3.5 feet to your subject.
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Outside Shols in Sunlight
Press release (4), but dont jerk it, and the pictureis already taken. Exposure at 1120O of a secondwith an f/8 aperture.
A useful hint: When the flash-reflector swings out(see next page), the shutter is automatically set toll30 of a second. This exposure compensation is alsorecommended for outside shots on hazy days. 
						

							
Flash-Shots
The bessy k has a built-in capacitor type flash unit
for AG-1 bulbs. You will be able to take lively
snapshots in the home or at parties.
The flash capacitor operates on a battery-capacitorignition, fed by al5voltbattery, inserted asfollows:Press arrow marking (8) sidewards against thebottom-plate and lift up on the alternate side. Thebattery must be fitted with the * pole inwards (see
marking in illustration).
By pressing the flash-symbol (3), the reflectorswings out, automatically setting the shutter speedto 1/30 of a second. Favorable flash range: Fromabout 9 to 18 feet with black-and-white film, withcolor film from about 6 to 101/z feet.
The flashbulb is inserted by pushing it into thesocket in the reflector, after the flash guard hasbeen removed first. However, you should alwaysput the guard back on when shooting a piciure!
Dispose of the used flashbulb by pressing thebutton (12) after the flash guard has again beenremoved.
Guarantee
In common with all other Voigtldnder products, aguarantee certificate is enclosed with this camera.Please check that your dealer duly fills in and
stamps this certificate. Only then will you be sure
that if the camera needs attention within the
duration of the guarantee - as shown on the
certificate - that this will be given free of charge
by one of our appointed service agents or by the
factory itself.
Keep the guarantee certif icate even after the
expiry date. In case of loss you will need to refer
to the camera and lens numbers registered on
the certificate.
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