1 Rapid Transport Lever 13 Knob for Setting the Film Speeds 2 Accessory Shoe 14 Film Speed Scale 3 Film Counter 15 Exposure Meter Cover 4 Release Button 16 Mark for Distance, 5 Viewfinder Diaphragm and Speed 6 Rangefinder 17 Lugs for Neck Strap 7 Depth of Focus Scale 18 Distance Scale 8 XV-Synchronisation lever 19 Diaphragm Scale 9 Light-Value-Scale 20 Body Lock 10 Rewind Lock Button 21 Shutter Speeds 11 Rewind Knob 22 Clutch lever 12 Exposure Meter 23 Synchronization Contact
Dear Regular-friend! You are now the proud owner of 0 REGULAR camera, and your photo dealer and the manufacturer wish you every success. The camera has been designed and built to the highest precision standards, and this means. complete reliability, The following instructions are designed to help you ovoid making errors. Please read them, It's far better to be safe than sorry. With the camera in front of you, read these instructions carefully.
LOADING THE FILM Only use films of good name — here, your photo dealer will help, The camera 1s designed to accept standard 35 mm film cassettes exposures — Black and White or Co lour, Choose a shady spot — not bright sunlight. (a) To insert the film, first press down the body lock (20), open the camera back and press or pull the rewind knob (11) up, as far os it will go. This enables you fo insert the film cassette, into the empty space halt remains.
end of the film. Insert this end into the slot of the take-up spool. Turn the take-up spool, so that the film is tightened and ensure that the transport wheel engages firmly in one of the perforations. This is very important, for if the film is not attached firmly to the take-up spool, no photographs will be taken! (d) Close the lid firmly. It will “click” into place. (e] Now that film is loaded info the camera, two blank exposures must be made before the film is in the correct position for "shooting”.
(fl Your REGULAR camera has a double exposure prevention device, and therefore it is impossible to make the error of photographing two different subjects on the same negative. Also it incorporates a double transport prevention device — this means that you cannot transport the film without releasing the shutter. If you cannot release the shutter you have to transport the film.
2. The M-X lever (8) normally stays on X. To use the “M” sifting, refer to the exposure tables listed on the carton containing your flash bulbs For delayed action the lever is set to "V* — and this is only possible after the shutter is cocked. After the shutter is released you have 6-8 seconds available before the photograph is token. The lever will then automatically return to “X“. 3.
Clutch lever Indicator Arrow for Diaphragm and Speeds Diaphragm shutter Speeds Shutter Speed Ring Dis lance scale MXV lever Depth of focus scale Light Value scale Indicator Arrow for light values
4. With the REGULAR camera, this has been simplified for you, by providing « light value scale (LVS) exposure meter, built by the world’s most famous and largest manufactures of exposure meters — Godsend. This meter provides a LV reading ot which the shutter must be set. Hence at LV "10" you would be in a position to choose any combination of shutter speed and diaphragm, as illustrated above in para. 3.
6. The green numbers cannot be set — they only indicate exposure in full seconds at a certain diaphragm setting. e. g. 4 seconds at F/8 — such an exposure can only be obtained at ‘B” setting, and holding the release down for 4 seconds. DEPTH OF FIELD This is purely dependent on the diaphragm setting. The more you close your diaphragm (the higher the number), the greater fhe depth of field. It also becomes greater, as the distance from the subject ine creases.
stance ring (18). This shows, on either side of the center mark the figures Now follow these two examples: 1. Set the diaphragm ring to 8 and the distance ring to 20. On the deft of field scale {left] at F. 8 the distance ring reads “Infinity” and on the scale (right] the distance shown is approximately "10 feet’. This means, that at F8 focused on “20 feet” the photograph will produce good focus between “10 feet” and “Infinity”. 2.
For Incident Light Measurement When loading the camera with Film, set the film speed by turning the knob on the rear window of the LV Meter. As your subject is viewed, point the LY Meter towards it. Que-doors it is advisable to tilt the meter downwards slightly to avoid too much sky light from entering the very sensitive photo-electric cell. Where possible, the subject should be approached closely and the LV Meter pointed at the main area to be photographed.
Axiom — With Black and Withe Film, “Expose for the shadows and the highlights look after themselves, With Co lour Film, "Expose for the highlights and the shadows look after themselves’. The Godsend LV Meter has two ranges of light sensitivity, Normally the Front Cover is closed — and the position of the needle noted viz by the white numbers corresponding with the white or black channels.
needle will not move — so, press the top edge of the front cover. The LV Reading is then read from the yellow numbers. To remind you, the rear side of the front cover when you open is marked in yellow. 8. THE COUPLED RANGEFINDER This is fitted to the REGULAR VITA Il (REGULARIZE, and is very simple to use. In the middle of the viewfinder field you will see a light colored rectangle and in this you will notice that your subject has two images.
3. When taking the “shot” — don't jerk the body release — an easy steady pressure is ideal. Hold your breath as the release is pressed. 10. FLASH "SHOTS" When purchasing o flash gun, ask your dealer for his advice. It will be fitted into the accessory shoe (2) of the camera, or with certain types on to a bracket or arm. The contact of the synchronization cord will then be slipped on the synchronization contact of the camera (23).
12. REWINDING THE FILM When the film counter (3) reach "O° the film is fully exposed, and it is now necessary to rewind the film back into the casserole, With your left thumb, press the lock bul: ton (10) on the bottom of the camera, and keep it pressed during the rewinding operation. With the right hind turn the rewind knob (11) in the direction of the arrow, until the film is rewound into the cassette. When the film is almost completely rewound, a slight resistance will be felt.
13. REGULAR ACCESSORIES A Tull range of accessories is available for your REGULAR camera; 1. A beautiful Leather Ever Ready Case which will always protect your camera. 2. A variety of Filters for use with Black and White or Co lour Film. Conversion Filters for using Daylight Co lour Film in artificial light and vice versa, 3. Close-up Attachments for flowers, insects, copying etc. 4. Sunshade — a very essential accessory. 5. Tripods. For full details contact your photo dealer or write to the Distributors.
An air blower or came! hour brush will also remove dust from the lens or the inside of the camera. If the camera is not to be used for some time — release the shutter. LAST BUT NOT LEAST Read these instructions once more. Photography is lots of fun — Experience makes perfect. Your REGULAR camera will always be reliable. Good luck! REGULARIZE KING KG.
