FED Stereo Stereoscopic Camera
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1. 1 Clasps DCS os 4 fo46 ensue dace bennacasie 2 Clamps PCSisuacdenecesedevebea ceaees 10 Case DOS e c see bee EE hee cee sone ax 1 Protective box pcS 0 0 00 eee 1 Operating instructions copy 1 Packing box pCS 0 0 l 1 release button 2 shutter cocking lever 3 viewfinder window 4 light port 5 operation mode scale 6 operation mode selector 7 rear cover 8 viewfinder eyepiece 9 notice pocket 10 film sensitivity conversion table 11 rewinding head 12 film sensitivity setting disk 13 film sensitivity scale window 14 range scale 15 focus depth scale 16 clip 17 clip look 18 stereoscopic couple counter window FED Stereo User manual 5 Preparing for Operation Remove the camera from the case Unscrew the cover 21 Fig 4 and insert in its place the cell PII 53 so that the sign on its body is oriented outwards for FED stereo camera Insert bushing 23 into the cell compartment Insert the cell SR44 into the bushing so that the sign on its body is oriented outwards for FED stereo M Fit the cover back in place 19 transport mechanism release button 20 stand attachment thread 21 cell compartment cover 22 cell power source 23 bushing Fig 4 CAUTION It is not allowed to use the cell SR44 for the camera FED stereo and the cell PII 53 for the2. 26 and by the lower edge of the viewfinder field of vision shown in Fig 11 by a dash line A stereoscopic effect in this case will be enabled within the exposure part limited by the frame 27 and by the lower edge of the viewfinder field of vision The automatic mechanism of the camera will assure the required picture taking procedure If illumination intensity is low the release button will be interlocked and the shutter will not operate low illumination interlocking CAUTION Do not apply force when handling the camera with the CAUTI ON OPEROR release button interlocked because this may cause damage to ESS FE e the camera After taking picture of the first stereoscopic couple and any other odd number stereoscopic couple push once the cocking ever to a stop After taking picture of the second stereoscopic couple and any other even number stereoscopic couple push the cocking lever to a stop thrice the release button being interlocked during the first and the bb a M second cocking cycles to prevent accidental overlap of the secon a ee oe exposures Fig 11 CAUTION To ensure a failure free operation of the camera remember to check before releasing the button that the shutter is cocked to a stop the cocking lever is interlocked Only then depress the release button If the release button remains interlocked in the automatic mode it means that illumination intensity is low The counter of the stereoscopic coup
3. fully perceptible three dimensional image pictures of high quality NOTE It should be noted that afore said is only true when conditions of viewing of the stereoscopic image imitate exactly conditions of natural observation of the photographed picture for example when viewing stereoscopic pictures of the a stereoscope which lens focal length is equal to the lens focal length of the camera or when viewing pictures on a screen through a stereoscope length of the distance be equal to the doubled width of the image Otherwise the really visible limit of the best stereoscopic viewing may not coincide with the limit marked by white mark 29 7 3 Operation of the Camera with Electronic Pulse Flash Bulb 30 electronic pulse flash bulb Me mee FE ae m u eT Ze W 5 me E mae FED Stereo User manual Remove the lock 17 from the clip 16 Fig 3 and insert there the electronic pulse flash bulb 30 Fig 13 To determine the required lens stop use a calculator built in the flash bulb Then use the selector 6 Fig 13 to set a lens stop according to the calculated value Detailed description of the flash bulb operation is given in the Operating Instructions for the flash bulb When using the pulse flash bulbs of old modifications cable connected types use a special adapter IMPORTANT To obtain a quality stereoscopic image the lens stops within 2 8 to 8 are recommended to be set 7 4 Completion of the Camera Operation When
4. some picturesque features into the foreground of the scene such as flowers bushes grass etc However these features should not be located close to the exposure edges left or right side they should be brought possibly close to the exposure center where the stereoscopic effect of close shots 1s more stressed The best stereoscopic effect is produced when photographing the objects found within 2 to 10 m 6 6 33 ft away from the camera Handle the camera with care do not apply excessive force to it protect it from dust When preparing the camera for operating push the shutter cocking lever to a stop otherwise the lever will not return to its initial position which is an indication that the shutter has not been cocked Do not depress the release button until the film is completely transported Rotation of the rewinding head as the shutter lever is being cocked is an indication that the film is being transported normally When taken pictures with use of the light filters pay a due regard to a ratio power of the filler in use the correction factor being introduced by suitably varying the film sensitivity degree The procedure for taking pictures in an automatic mode applies to most frequent medium illumination of the objects such as those that are seen age against the snowy background sky or dark green introduce a correction factor by changing the degree of the film sensitivity by 1 2 division decreasing it for the first two cases an
5. the counter indicates that 21 stereoscopic couples have been completed depress the button 19 Fig 14 to disengage the film transport mechanism Shift aside the arm of the rewinding head rewind the film back into the cassette Fig 14 Open the rear cover and remove the cassette with the exposed film The film transport mechanism will be se engaged automatically as the shutter lever lt is cocked initially 8 Assembly of Stereoscopic Slides amp ASSEMBLY GF STEREOSCOPIC SLIDES Left exposure mark Cutting line T Emulsion free VR RUGRE ERR SR ORNS eee Pee ee ee wel eee surface j py CEC ES AEREI f OOREEN Emulsion free surface To assemble the stereoscopic slides arrange the photographed film in the same position it has been previously arranged in the camera Fig 15a with the picture image reversed To fit the stereoscopic couples into the frame cut the couples and reverse them through 180 degrees as shown in Fig 15b Fit the right exposure II and the left exposure II of the stereocouple into the plastic frames as follows The frame consisting of two half frames of different colors Fig 16 should be split in two pieces oe FED Stereo User manual Insert the stereoscopic couples in one of the half frames into the slots 3 Fig 16 and position them so as shown in Fig 15c To facilitate the assembly procedure it is recommended that the half frames intended for the stereosco
6. FED Stereo User manual FED Stereo Stereoscopic Camera STEREOSCOPIC CAMERA PLTA ee ee i 9 S ae OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This text 1s identical to the one in the Instruction Manual English version ATTENTION When purchasing a stereoscopic cameras be sure to check it for completeness be sure that there are shop stamps seller s signature and date of sale in the Guarantee Certificate Prior to operate the camera read through enclosed Operating Instruction carefully Keeping of all pointed in it rules will ensure the reliable operation of your camera ATTENTION To prevent double exposition of the stereocouples it 1s necessary to cock shutter lever completely until it stops 1 General The stereoscopic photography will discover for you a new world of exciting and creative activity Three dimensional color pictures will produce for you a vivid effect of presence in scene The stereoscopic camera FED stereo hereinafter referred to as camera is designed to permit the amateurs to take stereoscopic photographs in quantity of 21 stereoscopic couples with the exposure size of 24x30 mm on a standard 35 mm photographic film The camera is manufactured in two models FED stereo M and FED B O Y stereo FED B O Y stereo differs by the following more precise operation of the automatics and shutters more precise matching of the pictures of both channels depth scale of the best stereoscopic
7. at the cover ribs do not touch the camera shields After ensuring that the camera is tightly closed do as follows To wind up the exposed part of the film and to set the counter of the stereoscopic couples to position 1 cock the shutter lever until the cocking lever is interlocked Now the camera is ready for taking pictures of the first stereoscopic couple To facilitate handling of the camera the shutter cocking lever has two position working positions and transporting positions As set to the working position the end of the lever extends beyond the shield of the camera To shift the lever from the working position to the transporting position press gently its extending part Turn the disk 12 Fig 3 to set up the required film sensitivity index Films sensitivity reference table is given below ROCT units before 1987 ROCT ISO units after 1987 16 16 20 50 o ee OO S 500 640 When using a film with a sensitivity indicated in DIN system use the sensitivity conversion table 10 Fig 2 provided on the rear cover of the camera jP mma ia a i E ira ae ia Tin i Fa Lae RME AT mi t a k r T T i i ie TER a af Pel i Pa F pt e em oT i rir l i P P T z h mo a T ial PS A sisin ollie a bm a ts 6 Attaching Belts to the Case and to the Camera The camera is equipped with a system of carrying belts one long belt and two short belts two clasps clamps and stiff co
8. camera FED stereo M since this may increase errors of picture taking procedure Check the power source for its serviceability For this set the mode selector 6 Fig 1 to position A Turn the disk 12 Fig 3 to adjust the sensitivity level for 800 units to ROCT ISO scale then turn the shutter lever 2 Fig 1 to cock the camera shutter Direct the camera at some bright object such as window or lamp and gently depress the release button Interlocking action of the release button indicates that the power source has been fitted in its compartment incorrectly or has become faulty Pull up the rewinding head 11 and while holding it in this position remove the rear cover 7 from the camera as shown in fig 5 by solid arrows Load the cassette 24 with a film in the camera and release the rewinding head down Insert the head end of the film under the spring clamp of the receiving coil 25 Fig 6 and rotate the receiving coil by its knurled part or turn the cocking lever to pull the film along as far as its perforated edge catches the teeth of both rims of the transport reel FED Stereo User manual TO Se ea a ie hae 24 cassette loaded with film 25 receiving coil Fit the edge of the rear cover of the camera into a slot provided in the case from the side of the cocking lever and while turning it as shown by the dashed arrows in Fig 5 press it tightly to the case body until it clicks in place When doing so take care th
9. ch mark 2 Specification Exposure size mm 24x30 Automatic operation mode exposure s and stop E ratio from 1 30 and 1 2 8 to 1 650 and 1 14 Number or stereoscopic couples obtained Manual operation mode exposure s 1 30 and B pero aa ee eR Photograph basis mm 63 4 Lens stop from 1 2 8 to 1 11 at 1 30 exposure Lens Industar 8 1 FED B O Y Stereo Viewfinder 1 2 8 at B FED Stereo M with illuminated exposure limiting frame Focal distance 38 mm Synchronization with electronic pulse flash bulb X contact cell Maximum relative aperture 1 2 8 Power source SR44 type 1 5 V Focusing range 1m to infinity from 3 3ft Stand seat mounting dimensions 1 4 to infinity Mounting dimensions threadless attachments Weight of the stereoscopic camera kg 27mm maximum 0 8 Threaded attachments mm M25 5 5 x05 a Shutter aperture type pa FED Stereo 3 Delivery Set Camera PCSic secite rerai note ween 1 Lens protective cap pcS l Flash bulb clip lock pes 1 Power source cell SR44 pes l Cassete DCS erorita trenira npin nike 1 Lens hood pcS 0 0 eee eee 2 Long belt PCScc once sendacesdewevaee 1 Short belt pcs 2 2 0 020000 000 2 4 Design of the Camera Design of the camera is shown in Figs 1 through 4 i 2 i i y Pa User manual Bushing for cell compartment only for camera FED stereo M pcs
10. d increasing it for the last case In order not to forget the actual sensitivity of the film loaded in the camera it is recommended that the sensitivity indicated on the film packing box should be cut out and placed in the pocket on the rear cover of the camera where the sensitivity conversion table 10 is provided Fig 2 Remember the actual value of the film sensitivity When taking pictures against a background of a light source use a lens hood To extend the service life of the power cell when taking pictures outdoors during freezing weather hide the camera under a coat if temperature is below O degrees C and take it out only when taking pictures If required clean the optical surfaces of the lens and of the viewfinder by gently wiping them with a piece of flannel cloth or with a cotton wad slightly moistened with alcohol To remove dust use a brush FED Stereo User manual 10 Storage The camera is a sophisticated optical mechanical device It requires a careful handling and should be kept clean Protect the camera from humidity and sharp temperature variations Keep the camera in the case with the protective caps fitted on its lens and shutter release if possible If he camera is kept inoperative for a long time remove he power compartment and keep it separate from the camera 11 Troubles and remedies As set to automatic operation The power cell is faulty remove the power cell from mode the camera shutter fails
11. les indicates the number of the stereoscopic couples photographed black points and numerals as well as interlocking of the cocking lever because of being undercocked red symbols without numerals 7 2 Manual Operation Mode Ba pei 28 range scale index 29 marks of the best stereo viewing range 15 28 29 A photographer may operate the camera in manual mode as desired or when the power source of the camera is not available In this case set the mode selector 6 Fig 10 to any desired position except a FED Stereo User manual A When setting the values 2 8 4 and so on the shutter executes the exposure of 1 30s with a lens stop corresponding to the number set When photographing the objects which are well extended in depth or when photographing a series of objects found afar at various distances use the focus depth scale 15 Fig 12 The focus depth scale consists of two diaphragms which are symmetrically arranged relative to the range scale index 28 Fig 12 When focusing the camera lenses the focus depth scale indicates on the range scale the maximum and the minimum distances from the camera within which limits of the image wilt be of good quality with any lens stop set during photographing For example in Fig 12 you may see that with the lens focused at 3m 10 ft ft distance with the lens stop set to 8 all the objects found within 2 to 5 m 6 6 16 5 ft away from the camera will produce a sha
12. of the object being viewed will be presented in a discriminated form B A B A Image discrimination is a result of the distance difference regarding different points of the object being viewed This image discrimination is percepted by the optic cells of a man s central nervous system in a form of the shift of different points scattered in space and viewed in depth The camera is provided with a paired shutter diaphragm unit arranged behind the camera lenses The shutter is cocked and the film is transported by means of a common release lever I stereocouple HI stereocouple Oe Pe PPE Pe Pee Pe A cae R ee ee ee ee Tee Re PO RETRO UPR Aa ee ee I stereocouple IV stereocouple oc te E The camera is provided with interlocking for the release button and for the shutter cocking lever This provision is made to prevent a mis operation of the film transport mechanism overlap of the stereospcopic couples Arrangement of the stereoscopic couples is shown in the figure Provision is also made for interlocking of the release button when the camera operates in an automatic mode under unfavorable illumination condition To permit fine setting of the exposure of a stereoscopic picture there is an illuminated exposure limiting frame within the field of vision of the viewfinder The camera is provided with a self resetting counter of the stereoscopic couples To facilitate the assembly procedure one of the exposure frames has a mat
13. pic couples should be of the same color Move the stereoscopic couple exposure within the slots 3 Fig 16 so as to arrange their edges symmetrically to the half frame windows Then cover the half frame 1 with the half frame 2 and then lock them together To assure this requirement before mounting the glasses wipe them with a piece of flannel cloth To remove fat stains use a cotton wad moistened with alcohol or other The stereoscopic exposures should be also clean To prevent finger imprints and or scratches on the film exposures do not apply fingers forceps or other tools within the zone of the picture image It should be borne in mind that the quality of a stereoscopic effect depends largely on the quality of the stereoscopic couples assembly NOTE The stereoscopic frames are not included in the camera delivery set These frames should be either purchased or made by a photographer using a solid cardboard for this purpose 9 Some Helpful Hints When taking pictures a photographer should take into to account some specific features typical of the stereoscopic exposure make up procedure It is strongly recommended that the film exposure should include within its field of vision the objects located at different distances relative to the camera and relative one to another 1 e the scenes with a deep background The least stereoscopic effect 1s produced by the pictures of a long shot small scale pictures To make such pictures more vivid bring
14. rp image on the film as developed With the lens stop set to 16 the objects found within 1 5 m 5 ft to the point of infinity will produce a sharp image on the film White marks 29 on the focus depth scale indicate on the range scale distances from the camera to objects found within the very close and the most remote shots when focusing the camera lens at the required range Within this range of distances a stereoscopic effect will be the most expressive and the very close to the natural perception when viewing the stereoscopic image set up the best conditions for the stereoscopic effect perception it is desirable that boundaries of this range boundaries of the best stereoscopic viewing are to be within the limits of the focus depth From this point of view the most convenient combination of parameters at photographing is 6 5 m 21 ft distance set with the lens stop set to 5 6 m or any larger number in this case indicated boundaries will mark the space of objects found within 3 odd m 10 ft to infinity and will coincide with boundaries of the sharp pictured space A photographer may set the required lens stop number only when the camera is in the manual mode of operation However it does not mean that one should refuse the automatic mode of operation Long term practice of operation with the camera FED stereo demonstrate that at any set of exposure values and distances pictures obtained by the camera produce when being viewed the
15. to polarity is set incorrectly when the compartment rearrange its operate even though the picture loading the cell polarity and load it back see object is brightly illuminated Fig 10 the power cell is exhausted replace the power cell with a new one Fig 10 surface of the power cell or brush slightly the surface of contact in the cell compartment the power cell or contacts in the has become oxidized cell compartment As the shutter lever is being The film fails to be transported Open the rear cover of the cocked the film rewinding head due to its improper loading camera and reload the film stands still properly see Fig 14 http eugigufo net en download photovideo 10
16. ver Link the belts as show in Fig 7 By suitably shifting the two clasps along the long belt adjust the camera for height so that the short belts are long well enough oe to permit the camera to be held at the eyes level during Fig 8 photographing When carrying the camera in the case the clasps etree as ae aa re ie ni eg oe m nee a eh ee Mali ya nl Lara amp 7 m J app n mt a 7 ita i y i a 7 ir ea a n oe age CP ane n z alen m ee n rm 4 Fri o m a ars ar FED Stereo User manual are pulled down along the long belt so that the short belts do not cause obstacles to placing the camera in the case Fig 8 Fasten the case with a zipper As desired a photographer may adjust the belts in other way to make another combination of belts most convenient to his own taste as shown in Fig 9 7 Operating Procedure 7 1 Automatic Operation Mode Remove the protective cap from the lenses Set the mode selector 6 Fig 10 to position A Select an object for photographing and set the required distance range rotating the range scale 14 Fig 3 While observing through the viewfinder the exposure boundaries those outlined by the illuminated exposure limiting frame 26 depress gently the release button If the object intended for photographing is 2 m 33 6 6 ft3 away from the camera the exposure boundaries will be limited by the upper edge of the frame 27 by the side edges of the frame
17. view another distance numbers on the distance scale diaphragm number 5 6 with exposition time B improved design of the film sensitivity setting mechanism Cameras may be manufactured with distance scales expressed in meters or in meters and reef Reversal and negative black and white or color film can be used Bu as when taking stereoscopic photographs A photographer may use a developed reversal film to make stereoscopic slides the purchased or self made stereoscopic frames being used for this purpose A negative film can he used to make pictures on photographic paper to use them as photographs of a common type or stereoscopic couples Speaking a little about a stereoscopic photography Two identical lenses in the camera permit a B i gt B ale FED Stereo User manual photographer to make two discriminated flat images on a film these two images forming a stereoscopic couple which can be projected on a screen through use of the stereoscopic diascope ETUDE stereo thus producing a three dimensional image picture In fact a man sees the surrounding objects in as much as similar manner due to stereoscopic visual perception of his own see the diagram Physical nature of a stereoscopic visual perception is as follows Either eye of a man projects through its crystalline lens a flat image of the object seen onto its retina Since the eyes are set apart through a certain distance basis the two images
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