one exposure and the shutter cocked. Since the shutter cannot be released if you stop the Lever
halfway, it is necessary that it should be turned until it goes no further. Double exposures are perfectly prevented. Since the Shutter
Release is so conveniently located the index finger of your right hand fits over it naturally when
you hold the camera. You can wind
the film and release the shutter very rapidly, at the rate of 12 exposures per 10 seconds.
Flash Synchronization and Intentional Multiple Exposures (A)
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The Seikosha MX shutter has built-in synchronization for standard medium peak flash bulbs of the M class and electronic flash
units having zero delay. Flash terminal is located on left front of the camera body and accepts European (RC) type synchro plugs. If
you are using electronic flash unit turn the switch lever to X and to M if you are using M class bulb. (A)
Important: When using
the camera without flash equipment set the flash synchro switch to X. |
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Although the Aires 35-V has built-in double exposure prevention device the designers added a provision to retain the
photographer's right to take double exposures if he so desires. On the front of the camera is an advance and rewind selector knob
with the markings of D, A, R standing for Double, Advance,
Rewind (B). When double or multiple exposures are desired on one frame the locking pin is
depressed and simultaneously the selector knob turned to " D " (C). |
By advancing the rapid wind lever the shutter is cocked but the
film does not advance. Shutter is tripped in the conventional manner.
Infrared Marking (The Red R)
Infrared film takes pictures by infrared waves invisible to human eyes. Focusing with this film is different from regular film and the
lens must be focused slightly in front of the visible subject. A red mark is provided on the depth of field scale ring to compensate
for this difference. Focus the camera in the regular way with the rangefinder and set the distance focused upon to this compensating
mark before shooting with infrared film. When using the wide angle lens the depth of field is so deep there is no need to adjust the
distance setting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following instructions carefully at least once to familiarize yourself with the Aires features. Handle the camera
carefully and operate the various operating parts at least once before loading your first roll of film.
Loading
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Place the camera face down on a table or other solid support and release the back cover lock by pulling down the lock release bar. The
back cover will spring part-way open and may be opened fully by hand (A). Push upward on the slotted rewind shaft (B) (C) and
insert a standard roll of 35mm cartridge film. Push the rewind shaft down until it engages the rewind
slot in the cartridge spool (1). |
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Bend the film tip about 1/8 inch from the end, and insert the film tongue in the slot of the take up
spool making sure the film is securely fastened and that the sprocket gears fit the film perforations (E) Secure the film on the
take-up spool by 1 1/2 turn of the take up spool and close
back of the camera.
Locking is automatic.
Now take up the slack by turning rewind lever clockwise until tension is felt. Advance
the exposed portion of the film by winding the advance lever and tripping the shutter twice or until the counter registers 1.
Your
Aires is now loaded.
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Determining Expose with Aires Built-in Exposure Meter (A)
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1. Set the ASA rating of the film loaded in the camera in the following manner: a. Determine the sensitivity of your film. (ASA
number), b. Hold only the ASA and Aperture dial (knurled lower metal ring) with your left
hand fingers and turn the small
knob until the ASA number (in case ASA 100 film to 100) appears in the ASA window (B).
2. Point the photo-electric cell at the scene to be photographed. (In outdoor scenes point the cell slightly downward to mini mize
skylight reading.) |
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3. Set the Standard pointer  on the ASA & Aperture Dial to this reading (C) and read the correct exposure from any of the
combinations indicated on right of the exposure dial (D). Set the desired combinations to the shutter speed and aperture dials on
the shutter and lens mount. Now, you are ready to focus the .. camera. |
Focusing
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Look through the Aires " trimming " range-viewfinder. You will see two bright illuminated frames with a large bright dot of light in
the center.
Inside the bright dot two images will be seen of the subject as can be seen from an example in the left top picture. By
turning the focusing knob these two images car. be made to merge as illustrated in the left bottom picture. At this point the object is
in sharp focus.
The procedure is the same with the Standard and Wide-Angle lens but as mentioned on page 18 focusing is easier by
turning the lens barrel when using the Telephoto lens. |
Holding the Camera When Taking Picture
(A) Ordinary Horizontal Position
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Hold the camera in both hands using the right index finger to operate the shutter release and left index or middle finger to adjust
focusing. When using telephoto lens it is advisable to turn the lens barrel instead of focusing knob. To look through the viewfinder
either the left or the right eye will do. Use whichever is convenient to you. Stabilize the camera by holding it so that the left hand
thumb is pressed against your cheek.
(B) Vertical Position
There are two ways to hold the camera for shooting vertical pictures.
One is with shutter release above your eyes, (that is with your right hand above the camera).
The other is with the shutter release below eyelevel. |
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When the camera is held in the former way, the shutter release can be pressed with your right index or middle finger and film winding
done without moving the camera from its shooting position. However, since the camera is held high, it is somewhat unstable
especially for slow exposures. If the camera is held in the latter manner, the shutter release is pressed with your thumb. |
When winding the film. your
thumb is also used and has to be moved away from shutter release each time you wind the film. This position, however, is the more stable. Both ways have merits and there
are pros and cons on them even among professionals. You must choose for yourself which suits you
better. It is also up to you to decide which eye you can use more conveniently.
Framing
With the Standard lens the outer bright illuminated frame is used to compose the picture.
For subjects between 3' ft. to 2 2/8 ft. use the parallel parallax correction marks as a substitute for top of the frame (standard lens).
The center frame marks are for use with the Aires Tele Coral lens and the entire viewfinder is used with the 35mm Wide-angle, W
Coral lens. With telephoto and wide angle lenses parallax may be compensated by a proportionate amount.
Taking the Picture
With the subject in sharp focus and properly framed you are ready to take the picture. Press, gently, the shutter release on the top
right of the camera, something like the trigger of a rifle. Press downward slowly until about half way and then at the precise
moment of best expression or of peak action press all the way. A quiet click will be heard and you'll know the film has been
exposed. Do not advance the rapid advance lever immediately unless you want to take another picture in the next few moments. By
not winding the film immediately you preserve the life of the shutter mechanism.
Unloading the Camera
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As each picture is taken it is recorded in the film exposure counter window. When the counter reaches 20 or 36, depending upon the
length of roll, set the selector knob to "R" by depressing the locking pin and turning knob (A). Fold out the rapid rewind crank (B). |
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Rewind the film into the film cartridge by turning the crank clockwise (in direction of the arrow) no felt on the crank. The film is now fully
rewound. Return knob to "A" (C). |
Unlock the back cover (D). and pull up the rewind crank shaft (E). With the back fully
open and the rewind crank and shaft in the "up" position the camera is turned over and the
film will drop out of its own accord ,or it may it taken out as shown in
(F).
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Self-timer and Cable Release
If the shutter speed is slower than 1/25 sec. use of cable release is advisable. The cable release or the self-timer should be screwed
into the cable release socket on the shutter release before the shutter is cocked. If they are screwed in after the shutter has been
cocked you might accidentally trip the shutter.
Depth of Field of Photographic Lenses and their Utilization
Photographic lenses have a tendency to be in focus in front of and behind the subject focused on. For instance, if you focus on a
person 10 feet away a clog closer than 10 feet and flowers further than 10 feet may also be in acceptable sharp focus. The range
from the front limit to the rear limit in acceptable sharp focus is called the Depth of Field of a lens. This range is shallow in the
foreground and deep in the background and the limits varies with different lenses and also with the different apertures and distances
as you can see from the Depth of Field Chart found elsewhere in this booklet.
In actual work the control of the Depth of Field serves as a tool to achieve desired effects and is utilized in the following two ways.
1. To get a sharp image of subjects located at different distances from the camera. Using a Depth of Field Chart Will enable you
to control what will or what will not be sharp in your picture.
2. To limit sharpness, to concentrate attention on a certain part of the picture by having it sharp, making everything else blurred.
Practice will teach you how to use and control this feature of the lens' depth of field.
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