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CONTENTS
Introduction of Aires 35.V
Combining precision, versatility, ease of operation, plus the outstanding features
the consumer has come to expect from Aires, the New Aires is a compliment to the
skill of the camera maker's art. A high precision, specially designed Seikosha MX
shutter gives consistent exposures over the entire scale--action stopping 1/400
sec. to the slow full second for night scenes and available light photography-all
of this and full synchronization for electronic and standard flash. The built in
exposure meter provides accurate determining of exposure in all situations--daylight,
indoors or in dim light with the amplifier cell. Rapid advance lever and rewind
crank provides fast shooting plus speedy reloading. Smooth jar-free shutter release
allows hand-held exposures at slower speeds. Quiet shutter for distraction free
shooting in the studio or when working with models. Dependable, accurate, coupled
rangefinder view Finder for all three lenses with provision for parallax correction
in close-up photos. Handy drop-out film loading chamber. Engraved depth of field
scale for all lenses. Double exposure prevention is automatic but may be made by
turning the advance and rewind selector knob to "D". Amplifier cell s electrical
connection is built into the accessory shoe. Automatic back cover lock. All of these
features plus many others make the Aires 35-V the most outstanding camera to come
from Japan in recent years.
Interchangeable Lens System
The outstanding feature of the new Aires 35-V is its completely integrated interchangeable
lens system. The integrated concept was achieved by specifically designing a behind-the-lens-shutter
and body to match the outstanding advances of our optical specialists. Three completely
new lenses, wide-angle, standard and telephoto incorporating the latest technical
advances of the Japanese optical industry, were designed specifically for the integrated
interchangeable-lens-shutter camera utilizing the basic Aires camera design as a
starting point. With the completion
of these new lenses the new camera was designed to match, feature to feature, the
best in existing Aires cameras and those outstanding properties of the new lenses.
The camera possesses the ability to cope with almost any picture situation likely
to be encountered by the user of a 35mm camera. Snapshots, action, sports, scenic,
and many more come within the scope of the Aires 35-V.
Three completely new lenses, standard wide-angle and telephoto, were specially designed
for the Aires 35-V. Particular attention was given to the integrated concept for
matching three different focal lengths to a single bayonet focusing mount Although
new in design, none of the optical corrections essential to fine, precision 35mm
photography were overlooked. Color corrections,
longitudinal and lateral, have been carried out to a high degree. All lenses are
hard coated to increase shadow detail and prevent flare. Mounted in precision--machined,
matched bayonet mounts to assure permanent accuracy of focus, all have superb definition
and resolving power.
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Description of Parts (front, rear and bottom view) 2,3 Introduction of Aires 35-V 4 Characteristics of the Aires Interchangeable Lenses 6 Changing the Lens 8 Removing the Lens 8 Setting the Adjustable Depth of Field Ring 9 Replacing the Lens 10 Trimming Coupled Range Viewfinder 11 Rapid Winding of Film and Winding of Shutter 12 Flash Synchronization and Intentional Multiple Exposures 13 Infrared Marking (The Red R) 14 |
Operating Instructions - - 14 Loading 14 Determining Exposure with Aires Built-in Exposure Meter 16 Focusing . - -17 Holding the camera when taking pictures 18 Framing 20 Taking the picture 20 Unloading the camera 20 Miscellaneous Information -: 22 Depth of Field of the Lenses and their Utilization 22 |
Characteristics of the Aires Interchangeable Lenses
Standard lens - S Coral, f--4.5 F 1 :1.5, 7 elements 4 groups
This lens combines high speed and resolving power lo cover a wide range
of everyday photography. It is extremely useful in available light photography or
for sports where high shutter speeds require a large diaphragm opening. Its superb
definition makes it an excellent lens for general photography. Other data on the
lens are as follows:
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Sharp Image Field: 50degree 30 sec. Perpendicular Angle of View :29'' Horizontal Angle of View: 43° Diaphragm Openings: 1.5, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16 Lens Mount: Exclusive Bayonet Mount Lens Front Attachment Size: Filter screw 49mm P=0.75 Outside dimension 51mm Weight: approximately 51 ozs. |
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Sharp Image Field: 24° Perpendicular Angle of View: 13°30' Horizontal Angle of View: 20 degrees Diaphragm Opening: 3.5. 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22 Lens Mount: Exclusive Bayonet Mount Lens Front Attachment Size : Filter screw : 62mm P=0.75 Outside dimension: 65mm Weight: approx. 13 ozs. |
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Sharp Image Field 63 degrees Perpendicular Angle of View 37°30' Horizontal Angle of View 54 Diaphragm Openings 3.2, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22 Lens Mount: Exclusive Bayonet Mount Lens Front Attachment Size: Filter screw 49mm E2=0.75 Outside dimension: 51mm Weight: approximately 51 ozs. |
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The Aires 35-V camera has an exclusive bayonet mount on the front which permits the removal and replacement of the interchangeable lens with speed and ease. When changing the lens, do so carefully. Especially, in replacing, be sure it is securely fitted to the lens mount Care should be taken that the rear clement of the lens will not be scratched when changing lens. |
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Don't turn the Depth of Field ring
unless the lens is removed. For the three different lenses (Standard, Telephoto and Wide-Angle) there are three different Depth of Field markings engraved on the Depth of Field Ring as in the illustration on the right (A). |
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Press the small pin on the left side of the Standard lens Depth of Field Ring engraving and simultaneously turn ring either way so that the focal length (4.5cm10cm. or 3.5cm.) of the lens you are going to use is set at the red triangular mark on the shutter cover (B).
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Standard lens -Set
the distance scale to the infinity. Line up the red dot on the lens barrel
to the red dot on the shutter cover (A). Turn the knurled black ring clockwise
until it stops (B). Now, you have replaced the lens. Telephoto lens--Set the distance scale to infinity. Set the two red dots on the lens barrel in line with each other. Now, set these two red dots in line with the red dot on the shutter cover and simultaneously insert alignment bar into groove (C). Turn the knurled black ring clockwise until it stops with a click (D). The telephoto lens is now securely in its place. |
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1.) With the Aires viewfinder mechanism, the subject shown
in the frame is recorded by the lens exactly as it is seen by the eye.
2.) As only the subject within the illuminated frame is recorded by the
lens and .... as the actual view seen through the full viewfinder is much
larger in area, the photographer can frame and compose his picture very
easily. |
Rapid Winding and Winding of Shutter
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The Aires 35-V is so designed that both film advance and shutter winding
can be performed at one and the same time, very rapidly, by means of the
Rapid Advance Lever used as follows: 2) Put your thumb alongside the Lever as in illustration (B) and turn it to the right until it stops (C). 3) Let your thumb slip off the Lever and it will return to position (D), ready for next picture. |
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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) |
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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). |
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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. |
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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 minimize skylight reading.) |
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 |
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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). |
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 |
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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.
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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 wound. If they are screwed in after
the shutter has been wound 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.