Busch 4x5 Pressman Instructions

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Sports Finder e
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Holders = pan нии
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Holding о Camera @ The VUE-FOCUS—A separate booth co
Adjustable Hand Strap LETT ing the construction and une efe di owing
Depth of Field device is enclosed wi en
re Metal Arm chat conects VUE-FOCUS wih
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Set Serew that controls instant interchange.
able lens board.
i Kmobs that draw lens and bellows cut onto
focusing track.
Knobs Les conc} forward snd backward
"dle of len
) The Focusing Track,
Right hand Focwmg Knob with lock knob.
Н) Set Screw that controls rise and fall of lena
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Adjustable Hand Strap.
Sports Finder.
) Deep Sight.
D) Focusing Scale.
Frneword .
Your 4x5 Model D Busch Pressman is the finest, most advanced
press-type camera on the marker, It is compact — fully 1-inch smaller in all
dimensions than any other American made 4x5 camera — yet
nothing is sacrificed in rugged construction and desirable features. The Busch
4x5 Pressman combines improvements of existing features
PLUS many new developments — all working together to make
picture-taking easier, faster and BETTER than ever
before in this film size. Your Busch 4x5 Pressman will give you years of
service wich ordinary usage and sensible handling. lt is guaranteed
for a period of one year against defects of manufacture and material,
Congratulations on an excellent choice! As the years go by your investment
will pay for itself time and again in enjoyment, interest and pride of ownership.
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. Turn focusing ra t position, Grasp tw
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If your camera is equipped with the Vue-Focus,
open the camera by pressing down on the lever
located below center window (see ill). Other-
wise, open pers by pressing Karen on top of
camera body. Be n be drawn down to 90
0 knobs
(see ill. +63) ni de. sidan forward firmly against
infinity stops,
Pull sports finder and rear sight into operating position, if
you plan to use this method,
ne in finder. Focus, using any of the methods
nd 9.
. Compose sce
described on pages 6, 7, Ba
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Insert holder or adapter (see ill. +52).
Set shutter speed and lens stop.
Withdraw slide from film carrier. Cock and trip shutter.
Replace slide.
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The sports finder can be Ш MIN Fi Two focusing knobs permit right or left hand opera-
by lifting forward and ee The re | nr ion, Rack forward for closer objects, back for more
is positioned énilée mañnéc. . distant views, Rack i at infinity position when rear-
si f the front frame runs in i movement stops. The locking № а
and ean be used with both the vertical and ho right side of © can be tightened by turning in
zontal positions of the revolving see «wise directi
Focusing is one of the most important steps in
the technique of good photography. You have
Friedl of subject. ta) he: Tocar E
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The scale is cauipped ich a “cursor”
similar to char rule, Tha E
esched dicat e. To operato,
simply superim, line over he
ti
mpose this
line next to the rar o. Use
the £ knol
is purpose,
View the. scale from directly tiie
for greatest вене . This me th tos off
ее used w ec do. ni ith
a range finder. т в necessary to jrs te e distance
{oom ht su to the object and ser the scale ac
Do no pe dgment hem beit
is fe within tape- mciaing distance,
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four sided hood Shield dés alice
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Turn
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The revolving back permits you to change
from vertical to horizontal formar without re-
moving the camera from the tripod. Used in
conjunction with the sports finder, it is pos-
sible to take hand held pictures with the back
in vertical position, To revolve back,
grasp set screw ar bottom (see ill.) and
draw it back. Now turn entire back in
desired direc
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retain hold on screw once back is our of
normal position. Back will click automati-
cally into 90, 180, 270 and 360 degree
positions, To return back to normal posi-
tion, merely draw back on screw at
Henge Pen
The Vue-Focus, Kalart and Hugo Meyer
range finders a are available À
Marion at the factory
nchronized to cach ind
lens. ты range fe muse be reve
changes
which
amp wr camera for specific
fa formations ge yours
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Letajiters
Only standard American pres-ype
them. W
series, Be sie they are frmly maced
in camera back bei g slide
It is viable to remove the ides from
holders if they are not to bem:
foe same length of time, This perm
light trap 1prings tw recover von
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The Raptar lens is furnished with both Rapax and Rapax
Synchromatic shutters calibrated with speeds from one
second to 1/400th of a second; also time and bulb. When
gesting to high shutter speeds ao to 2 400) slight resist-
ance will be encountered. This aused by increased
ping tensión. Do not be afraid to exert greater pressure
for settings. The Rapax Synchromatic shutter has
a built-in Tash Тена: The “M” set ing i d for
bulbs. The “"X" setting ld with
specific instructions for operation, The Ektar lens is furnished with tl Koda k $ Supermaric
shutter, This shutter operates in standard fashion for everyday use, Howe ver, for flash
gun use, the flash lever (large knurled knob located ne
pulled down after cocking the shutter. "F” and "M" elicitor are as described above.
When using the Kodak supers shutter wi ith strobe” units, the flashing her is not
pulled down. When using “synchro” Snes of all types, connect cord to outlet of
battery case marked “remote control” i al plane.” Actuate Hash by empire har
release, Do not press button on ee
ff
Lowes
Le regularly Puen wi the camera at present writing
2 The ye ll ensak Raptar, 135mm, and the Eastman Kod ak
Ekrar, Boch Teal are opeically coated and
maximum openings of f/4.7.
ach of these lenses the iris api | is calibrated for the
iba ing stops; £/4.7-5.6-8-11-16 and 32. Each of these
full stops gives double the exposure of ri next smallest stop.
(Note: £/5.6 to £,4.7 is only a half stop, giving 1.5 times
increase in ex posure. Thus, £/8 gives double the exposure of
f/11, or four times the exposure of £/16.)
ænses of longer or shorter focal length may be available from time to time for use in
wide angle or telephoto work and are readily adaptable to the Model D. Since the camera
is equipped with a removable lens board one can Make full use of пой lens in à matter
of seconds.
Vide med lenses should be focused on the ground glass screen since focusing scales
uld be short for practical work. When using telephoto lenses with camera hand-
held, emeloy fast shutter speeds (1/100 or higher). Slight camera movement during
exposure is exaggerated by long focal lengths,
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release.
Camera
xeremely y ham
sharpness, use 1/ path
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grip camera tightly. Press the forc-armi
against sides
Keep elbows in.
E. Brace back of camera againer the face
with the eye close 10 the rear section of the
wiew-finder.
d. Squeeze, do not jab ar the shutter
Hutt Sond © If
wing shutter speed slower than
to
ond. While it is posible
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amera in bar!
of the body for added rigidity.
The beatlver e. installed ar che à Y be ton large
or mall nd. The handle: yaaa ee ный be changed
at either or bot anda by loosening the locking screws with an
ordinary coin. Additional holes are perforated in the strap. Line
up the correct hole with the perforation En the handle plate and
tighten
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Depth Y Beth
Puma fens have a ne which
neludes r less ares in acceptable sharp-
ness of ase over and above that distance actu-
Пу e r the focal length
of the lens, the greater the depth of field y
ed by i
Thus, £/16 provides a greater area of sharpness
does f 5.6. Emphasis can be placed on one
particular porti f the picture by permitting the area befo
and behind the subject to fall our of focus. See tables on llowing
age for area of sharpness covered by ¢ 7mm and 135mm
lenses for a E f/ stop and distance Emphasis can be plac
on one particular portion the picture by permitting the area
befor ind №! d the subject to all out of focus, ï rables
on page will guide you in determining the area of
sharpricia 1 for any given picture rs may want to take,
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TA * FOCUS LENSES (127.0 mm, И 4 ;
> A Vs eines ой 8 По Équment
"авео: Fas rré pie
y PET The photographer cannot function in the wide range of
В. as modern photography without the aid of a flash synehronizer
= waa PS Г d Il oth
to uate light independent o other sources
war nor The synchronizer makes the photographer completely in-
pate жало depen: , û and out, and ir ena to secure
# fron 17-43 many pictures that would otherwi This subject is
Sal 3940 wo | to covered fully here. You are referred to
J tte various data available at most camera dealers. The Busch
Es С CUS LENSES (135.0 mm Precision Pressman is easy to adapt to most synchronizers.
DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE FOR: + 3.16 FO ‚DMISIOM th solenoid and cable release types, All you need do is
ERC - "mao select a reliable, versatile make and unted accu
+ ra; LE rately on the camera and adjust i e shutter,
E лва”-лей, 1387 la. dant work can be done most satisfactorily at the factory. Some
mr 3678 solenoid-type flash g linked to shutter release
od ke “dar lever Бу зп "5" hook. en time and bull ngs of the
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10 rar 3, the oid, The Busch и
+ DOE зу ar also adaptable to most portable “high md deci sus
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DISTANCE IN FEET
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Sens Alo OI ont LATERAL or SLIDING
MOVEMENT —
‘ for use
REARWARD TILT nr ua BED — for use with hera +
wide angle lenses. To dro d, draw lens standard out i 2-00 Wahr 0 include
to normal position, then de a side arms with Soom jects on cither side of
until last м on arms click into place, To ult len ' composition without dis-
oosen set screws on either side of lens standard. Tilt Lena turbing ser of tri A
to desired position and tighten screws. lens laterally by turning
IMPOR TANT — wiih
all mevements. be
to
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ing camer.
"HE RISING FRONT — for use se ameno
Ling tall buildings, straight-down and other
vertical shots where distortion may te a u problem. To
aise the lens mount, loosen lock screws at sides and
draw lens mount upward, Check for desired effect in
ground glass. Lock in position by tightening screws.
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Pemovalle Fl Back Infinity Sofa
ñÑ CA 7 Infinity stops on either side of focusing track can be fli
Lens Board back insta nel when you want to o ss them gn
N N lens. Infinity stops on your camera are synchronized wit
To remove the len urd sr Board your lens. Additional infinity stops can be added to the track
hock Vera will Me formard out of modal: to accommodate a different focal-length lens which
he и i rel: Pr i ant to use,
be
rahe pil pi at rear of board is Sine
Close-ofy Polograpidly
xtra-long bellows extension of the Busch 4x5 Pressman
ales photographing small objects at close range a relatively
simple matter. The lens can be placed more than 12 inches
from the focal plane. Focusin must be confined to the
ground glass when you're workin ng with close-up subjects.
The scale and range finder do not operate at close quarters,
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the “Camera
The Busch Precision Pressman is constructed
and engineered to withstand considerable
if possible, do not expose it to ext
temperature and humidity. When cleaning
the lens, use lens tissue or soft bi i
tended for that purpose. using
amera, avoid situations which would iso
it to violent jolts or falls. If for some reason repairs are required, return it to the fac
carrying case when not in w
ii 4x$ carrying cases are available from your dealer. Consult him.
о Conclusion
While the Busch Pressman Model D has been designed and built with the requirements
of the most skillful professional in mind, the beginner will find no difficulty in e
to get the utmost in performance from his camera if he bears in mind the variou
points discussed in this manual.
and magazines of the Photopruphic world will lead to increas-
ing E e of Ta many possibilities contained in the design construction of
the Busch Pressman. Should unusual problems arise mido avale the operation of the
camera we will be Te appy to advise you. When sending such correspondence be sure to
mention the following faces .
Complete serial number and model of camera. CU of lens, shutter and range finder plus
any serial numbers on these articles, Also, e and when purchased. This particular y
applies to correspondence on adjustmen Es de sepa airs.
Kinds of wary and adapters used as well as samples of negatives and prints for reference
are also
addition: nal accessories, lenses, flash
Remember, equipment, etc., must be ordered through
your local dealer. Na ordering lens boa
rd, specify size od ty type of shutter,
s booklet whenever the thought occurs .
rs may he ее: You will find The Busch
; if you operate it
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correctly,