Voigtlander Bessy S Instructions For Use

							
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Subject to modificationPrinted in West Germany
bessy s
28x28mm
11009 - 13A / 1066 BoINSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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@ bessy s
Miniature camera for Kodapakcartridges 28x28 mm and for usewith flash cubes.
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Setting ringfor subject distanceSymbolsfor distance settingsrii : portraits, groups, flash1A : landscapesShutter setting keyX :1/200th second, :1/30th secondShutter releasefor exposureCircular socketfor f lash cubeBright-frame viewf inderwith fixed parallax-compensating marksFilm-transport wheelScrew socketfor cable release ordelayed action deviceLockfor opening and closing ofcamera backIndicator windowfor frame counter and filmtypeArrow markingfor removal of base plateTripod socket
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For instant loading
of film into the camera . . .
Open camera backPush lock (9)upwards, and thecamera backwill spring open.
InsertKodapak cartridge.. . as shown in theillustration. Thenpush camera-backhome until itlocks closed.
Turn film-transportwheel until itcomes to a stopThe number 1 
will now be visiblein the indicatorwindow, and youare ready toexpose the film.Turn the filmtransport wheelagain after eachexposure, as Iaras it will go.
Having made the last exposure . . .continue to turn the film transport wheel (7) untilthe yellow paper trailer on the film has passedthe indicator window (10). Then open camera andremove Kodapak cartridge.
Photography is so very easy
with the bessy s
Distance
There are two distinct distance settings: Forphotography at close range (portraits, groups andflash) set the setting ring (1) to the iymbol iii,and for distant shots (landscapes) to the sym-bol -{A .
Bright-frame viewf inder.
The bright frame in the viewfinder (6) clearlyindicates the image area you will get on the film.The four short lines represent the parallax com-pensation, in both vertical and horizontal direct-ions, when working at a close range (i. e. por-traits, groups, flash). Do not come closer to yoursubject than 1.5 meters.
The flash symbol willappear in the lowerright-hand corner ofthe viewf inder onlywhen the shuttersetting key (3) hasbeen set to t/30thsecond (see FlashPhotography on nextpage.
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Shooting in sunlight
Set the shutter setting key (3) to the symbol X.Depress the shutter release (4) gently (do notjerk). . . and your exposure is made. The exposurewill be 1/200th second at a fixed aperture of fl8.Please note: lf you set the shutter setting key to theflash symbol (see Flash Photography onnext page), the shutter will operate at1/30th second. This increased exposure timeis to be recommended underdull. over-cast conditicns.
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Flash Photography. . . simple and rapid with flash cubesAll the flash cubes on the market can be fittedinto the circular socket (5), (see illustration onf ront page). After making the exposure andpermitting the shutter release (4) to return to itsnormal position, the flash cube automaticallyrotates to bring the next bulb into the f iringposition.Do not attempt to rotate the flash cube force-fully (bV hand) in its socket, as this willdamage the base of the cube, so that it willno longer be held securily in the socket on thecamera,When all four lamps have been fired, pull the flashcube from the circular socket and replace it witha new one.Shutter setting: Set the shutter setting key (3) tothe symbol I . This sets the shutter to 1/30thsecond, and at the same time the flash symbolappears in the lower right-hand corner of theviewf inder.Do not attempt to use flash while the shuttersetting key is set to the sun symbol. While theflash cube would fire perfectly at this setting,the short exposure time of 1/200th second wouldlead to incorrect flash exposure.Satisfactory distance zones for flash:1e DrN (64 ASA)colour reversal film19 DrN (64 ASA)colour negative film .22 DrN (12s ASA)black-and-white film .23 DrN (160 ASA)colour reversal film
from 2.5 to 4 meters.
from2 to 4.5 meters.
from3 to7 meters.
from 3.5 to 6.5 meters.
Battery: The power for the capacitor ignition isprovided by a 15 Volt battery. To insert the battery,push the base plate in the direction of the arrowmarking (11) and then lift off the plate at the endopposite the arrow. The positive pole of the batterymust engage with the spring catch.
W Service
There are official Voigtltinder service agenciesthroughout the world. Wherever you might be, qualifiedtechnicians are ready to serve you , just in caseyour camera presents you with some kind of problem.Please consult only a Voigtliinder branch or one ofthe authorised Voigtliinder service agencies.
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