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Your Nlernar takes standard 35mm dou-ble f rame pictures in b lack and s 'h i te(shown bclow) ant i color . The black and'll 'hite pictures rnay be enlarged to giveprints of album size or larger for yourenjoyment.

your ansco MEMAR

You rvili find that the Mernar CaDlera

is easy to use. compact to cany and pro'

duces superior pictures. This 35mm cam-

era is equipped with an Agfa* Apotar

f/3.5 coated lens in a Pronto shutter. It

is synchronized for flash and with its

automatic winding device, self-timer antl

optical viewfinder, it is a versatile carn-

era for p ictures anyrvhere, anyt ime.

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-

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come thoroughly fami l iar wi th i ts opera-

tion, load the camera with one of Ansco's

f ine 35mm f i lms (see page 11) and enjoytaking pictures with this superior cam-era.

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camera parts

1, Exposure Counter2. Automatic Wlnding Device3. Cable Release Socket4. Shutter Release Button5. Accessory CIiD6. Viewfinder7. Film Type Indicator8. Film Rewind Knob9. Diaphragm Aperture Scale

10. Diaphragm Setting Ring11. Shutter Speed Sett ing Ring12. Depth of Field Scale13. Distance Setting Ring14. Locking Sl ide15. Flash Connector16. Sel f -Timing Lever17. Rewind Release Button18. Tr ipod Socket

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the viewfinder

The Xlemar canel 'a is equipped wi th

an optical-type r-iervfinder. Holding the

camera to the e,ve. ) 'ou r , ' i l l see the area

t .h ich wi l i appear in the picture. When

F focusing on objects c loser than 7 feet ,P s ight s l ight l : ' above the subject to com-

pensate for the di f ference in v iew be-

tr.een the lens and the r.iewflntier. For

cor lect ion when taking vert ical p ictures,

turn the camera s i isht ly in the di rect ion

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IOCtrSTng

The focusing ring is the foremost ele-

ment of the lens mount and is identified

by tire figures 3 through o (inflnity).

When the distance f rom camera to sub-

ject has been determined, turn the focus-

ing r ing unt i l that d istance f igure is

opposi te the diamond-shaped index mark

on the stat ionary lens mount. Est imate

distances as accurately as possib le so

i-our p ictures wi l l be sharp and c lear.

\\-hen taking pictures from 3 to 10 feet

f rom the subject , i t is l ,ery important

that the distance be est imated accuratel .v(o l bet ter yet , rneasure the exact d is-

tance) because of the l imi ted depth of

f ie lc l . For d istant v iews, set the camera

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zone focusing

To use the Memar as a fixed focus

camera, set the focusing ring at either

10 or 30 feet (the numbers in red)'

Then set the diaphragm ring at the red

dot 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 in

focus: 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 diaphragmThe diaphragm, or Iens oPening as it

is often called, governs the amount ot

Iisht which passes through the lens

while the shutter is open. The diaphragm

opening is set by turning the wide dia-phragm ring which has an index mark

on top. Turn this ring so the index mark

coincides exactly with the line oppositethe f number on the diaphragm aperturescale. As it moves from the lower num-ber (f ,23.5) to 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 shutter

The 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 will 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.

tirne exposures

For exposures of longer than 1/25th

second, it will be necessary to take a

time exposure. Turn the thin milled ring

until the B is opposite the intlex mark'

When reacly to take the picture' press

the shutter release button and holcl down

for the length of the exposure required.

The shutterwill remain open as long as

the shut ter re lease but ton is depressed.

Be sure the camera is mounted on a tri-

pod or other firm, Ievel support for all

t ime exposures.

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self - timer

The \ {emar has a sel f - t iming nech-

anism which al lows about a n ine second

delay in exposure to permit the photog-

rapher t ime to get in the picture. With

the diaphragm opening and shutter

speed set, move the lever at the bottom

of the lens mount to the lef t as far as

i t wi l l go. Release the shut ter in the

usual manner and after about a nine

second delay, the picture wi l l be taken.

The sel f - t imer wi l l not work on "8."

s ince t ime exposures are not mechan-

ical ly pre-determined.

depth of field

Depth of f ie ld is that d istance between

the nearest and far thest points of sharp

focus. With the diaphragm set at f , /3.5,

and the distance set t ing at 6 feet , every-

DEPTH OF FIETD TABTE _ ANSCO MEMAR

This table has been accurately calculated to help

]-ou determine the depth of field quickly and easily.

thing from 5' 4" to 7' will be in ac-

ceptably sharp focus. However, with the

diaphragm closed down to f/16, every-

th ing f rom 3' 8" to 15' 8" wi l l be in focus

at the same distance setting. Therefore,

it should be remembered that if existing

light permits, the diaphragm should be

closed down for sharPer Pictures.

15' �2"- q

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7'�4"-15'9"

6' �2"-L7' �4"

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1 5' �10"-140'

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6' �8"-10'2"

4' �11"-7'8"

4' �-6' �9"*

f /3.5

6'9"-9'rr"

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f /16

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4'�5"-5'r0"

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3' �6"-4' �9"

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depth of f ield scale

A depth-of-field scale is conveniently

Iocated on the stationary lens mount at

the front of the camera. On each side of

the 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 particular

distance, 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 being

used. You will see that with the camera

set at 8 feet, at f/16 tt'e depth of fleld

extends f rom 4' 4" to 45 feet . At f /3.5,

everyth ing f rom 6' 9" to 9 ' 11" wi l l be

in 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 t ime.

there is anAnsco f i lmfor every picture

SUPREME - A f as 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 i ghes 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 F ILM - Ava i l ab l e i nboth Daylight and Tungsten Types, itrvill give you natural color transparen-cies for projection or for Ansco ColorPr inton enlargements. I t is sold in 20-exposure magazines and in bulk lengths.

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film type indicator

A film type indicator is incorporatedin the top of the rewind knob. The in-dicator is set as a reminder of the kindof fi]m in the camera. For example, theASA exposure index for Ansco Ultra-Speed Pan film is 100 - set the indicatorat 100/ASA. If Ansco Color Film Day-l ight Type is used, set at COLID; or for

Tungsten Type, COLIT. Set the indicator when loading the camera. Withthe rewind knob pulled all the way out,press the index finger of your left handagainst the serrated edge untler theknob. With your right hand, turn thetop of the knob so the proper settingshows in the opening.

loading the camera

To open the camera, pul l down on the

latch at the bottom of the left side of

the camera and swing out the hinged

back.Turn the winding spool until the slot

is on top. Do not at tempt to remove th is

spoo l f r om camera ,

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Set 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 magazine

with the emulsion side (light side) of

the film toward the lens. Set the film

type indicator as tlescribed on page 12.

Push in the rewind knob and holding

down the film magazine with your left

hand, pull out a short length of film. In-

sert the end of the film into the slot of

the winding spool, engaging the tooth ot

the slot in the second full perforation

of the small tongue" Turn the winding

spool with your thumb until about /a inch

of the full width of the film is visible.

Close the back of the camera firmlY.

Press the shutter release button and

wind the film; repeat until three "expo-

sures" have been made and the film

counter is on 1. The film is now in posi'

tion and the flrst picture can be made.

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r loulcr.oor exposures

Exposures outdoors vary according tothe existing light antl the type of filmbeing used. With the excellent coatedIens of the Memar and the versatility ofAnsco's Supreme antl Ultra-Speed Panfilms for black-and-white photography,

EXPOSURE TABTE

pictures can be taken almost anytirne,

anywhere.

The following table wiII serve as aguide for determining the correct expo-

su res :

( for Supreme Fi lm)

LightingConditions t /16 t/17 t/8 r/5.6 t/4.

Bright Sun

Hazy Sun

Bright Overcast

Dull Overcast

r /50

7/25

1/r00

r /50

r /25

L/200

1./700

r /50

r/25

l/200

r/r001/50

r/200

r/100 r/200

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For Ultra-Speecl Pan, use next smaller lens opening (higher number)

indoor exposures

The illumination tor pictures indoors

should be from either floodlamps or

flashlamps. Flootllamp illumination is a

convenient, economical source of light

tor indoor pictures. A good basic setup

calls for two number 2 photoflood lamps

in good quality reflectors (or two Reflec-

tor Flood #2 lamps), p laced as shown in

the accompanying diagrams. The main

l ight source should be di rected down-

u'ard at a 45' angle, and the flll-in lisht

should be placed close to the camera'

The fo l lowing table was comPuted

flom these lighting diagrams and wiII

serve as a basic guide to help you tte'

termine the correct exposure" The table

is based on average subiects against

light colored walls or surroundings'

Darker colors require an increase of one

or two stops.

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FTOODLAMP EXPOSURE TABTE (for Supreme Film)

Main Light

Fill-in Light

D 10'

t4'

t/Lt

t/8

f /5.6

t/4.

t/3.5

r/25

r/50

r/100

r/200

r /25

r/50

l/r00

1/25

L/50

tr''or Ultra-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, the camera must be mounted on ring the camera. The cable release

a tripod, or other firm, level support. It screws into the top of the shutter re'

is also recommentled that a cable release lease button.

t i25

t/50

r/t00

r/200

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flashlamp exposures

To get the Iu l I enio) ' l l )ent f rom your

camera, try making flash pictures. It is

ahvays fun to take pictures indoors -

at part ies, of the chi ldren at p lay, of

specia l occasions.

The Memar has built-in flash sYn-

chronization. No other synchronizer is

necessary. The Ansco Universal Flash

Uni t (JN206) is recomtnended for aI I '

around ease of operation and compact-

ness. Just fasten the camera to the

bracket and plug the tip of the cord into

the f lash connector (No. 15, f ig. 1) . Do

not use force as rough t reatment wi l l

darnage the connector. The Ansco tr'lash

Uni t takes al l bayonet type lamps -

SXI, SF, #5,25 and' PHS and Bantam 8.

The following table is based on the

use of the Ansco Fiash Unit which has

a satin finish reflector' For other type

flash units, follow the manufacturer's

recommenalations. Please bear in mind

that the unit must have a 3mm con-

tinental type connector to fit on the

Memar camera.

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using the guidenumbers

To f ind the col ' rect exposure, d iv ide

the guide llumber by the distance frorn

the f lashlamp to the subject ! the resul t '

ing f igure wi i l represent the lens open-

ing required. Example: The guide num-

ber for a PHS or Bantam 8 lamP with

Supreme 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 photography

Color photography is fun - color pho-

tography vrith your Memar is easy. The

resulting transparencies can be viewed

by projection or enlargements can be

made on Ansco Color Printon. Just keeD

in mind that your subject should be well

lighteal and heavy shadows should be

avoided. The following tables are of-

fered as a guide to help you determine

the correct exposure.

DAYLIGHT EXPOSURE TABTE (Ansco Color Film Doylight Type)

BrightSunlight

FrontLighted

Red Dot

Betweenf"/5.6 & t/8

t/5.6

BrightSunlight j

SideLishteal

f/8

f i5 .6t/4.

BrightSunlight

BackLighted

Betweent /5.6 & t/8

t/4.

f /3.5

BrightSunlight

SoftShadows

Betweent/5.6 & f./8

t/4.

t /3.5

BrightOvercast

NoShadows

f/4

t /3.5

t /3.5

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color photography indoors

FLOoDLAMPS Color transParenciescan be made by the illumination from

two #2 photoflood lamps in good metal

reflectors - or two Reflector Flood #2lamps. Using the lishtins diagram onpage 15, exposures can be made atl/25t}r

second at f /3.5, or equivalent' with

Ansco Color Tungsten TYPe Film.

FTASHLAMP EXPOSURE TABTE WITH

FLASHLAMPS With the Ansco X' lash

Unit attached to your camera' you can

lighten those deep shadows in outdoorpictures and take indoor snapshots. Theguide numbers for popular flashlampsfor use with Ansco Color Daylight and

Tungsten Type films follow' See page

18 for use of guide numbers.

THE ANSCO UNIVERSAT FLASH UNIT

Day l igh t Type F i lmShutterS Guide Lamp

Tungstcn Type F i lm*ShutterSPeed Guide No.

Lamp

58, 25B SM, SF' B-1I1OOr/200

PHS, Bantam 8 B-1l50r/r007/200

5; 25 B-1l501/rt0r/200

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5944

B-t/50r/r00r/208

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unloading the cameraWhen the flnal exposure has been

made. the fllm must be rewound into the

magazine before the camera is opened

and the fiIm rernoved, Do not advance

the f i Im beyond the last exposure s ince

the fiIm might become detached from

the magazine and cannot be rewound.

To rew'ind the film, depress the small

but ton on the bot tom of the camera and

turn the rewind knob in the direction

of the arrow. Continue turning until you

feel a lessening of the tension, indicat'

ing the flIm has been released from the

take-up spool.

PuII down on the locking lever and

open the back of the camera. PuI l up

t l le rewind knob and the magazine can

be removed easi ly f rom the camera,

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t ttr ipod socket

The tripod socket is located in the

center of the bot tom of the camera. I t

is used not only for attaching the can-

era to a t r ipod, but a lso for at taching

the carrying case to the camela and the

carnera to the Ansco Flash Uni t .

filters

Ansco has avai lable several t -vpes ofhigh qual i t l . opt ical g lass f l l ters, mounted

in spun alurninum, for color photog-

raphl ' - the UV15, UV16 and UV17Li l t ravio let absorpt ion f i l ters and the #10

#11 Conr.ers ion. Ask your dealer forser ies 5 Ansco Fi l ters.

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memar carryrng case

Protect ) 'out ' ] Ienar canlera f rom dir t ,

rain, dampness. bl' keeping it in an An-

sco Memar EvereadY CarrYing Case -

it is genuine top-grain cowhide. Since

the lens and other front elements of the

Memar have no sel f -protect ive cover ing,

it is even more important to protect it

frorn hartl knocks.

The Memar case has a short carrying

strap and an additionai length can be

added to rnake it a convenient shoulder

carrying case.

Your tlealer will have this l'Iemar

Carry ing 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 a l 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 care

Your Memar is ; r f ine precis ion instru-

rnent. Given proper care, it will give

) 'or-r years of serv ice. Clean the f ront

and rear e lements of the lens of ten wi th

a c lean, sof t l in t less c loth. Blow out the

back of the camera each t ime 1-ou load

i t to be sure there are no dust part ic les

or 1 int .

I t is recomnlended that you make a

lecord of the ser ia l t tunber of your

camera for your orvn protect ion. Fi I l in

the Ansco Guarantee card and send in

the registration. Ansco rvill send you a

f lee ro l l of 35mn Ansco Color Fi lm upon

receipt of the card. r.

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