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AGFA Ambi Silette User Manual

AGFA Ambi Silette
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AGFA Ambi Silette Specifications

General IconGeneral
Type35mm rangefinder camera
ShutterProntor-SVS leaf shutter
Exposure ControlManual
FocusManual focus
Film AdvanceManual, lever

Summary

List of Component Parts

Exposure Counter

Indicates the number of exposures taken.

Rapid Film Wind Lever

Lever for advancing film and cocking the shutter.

Shutter Release Button

Button used to take a photograph.

Accessory Shoe

Mount for external accessories like flash units.

Viewfinder Frame Selector

Selects viewfinder fields for different focal lengths.

Rewind Knob

Used to rewind film back into the cassette.

Film Type Indicator

Shows the type of film loaded in the camera.

Protecting Cover for Viewfinder Window

Protects the viewfinder from damage.

Synchronizing Lever MXV

Controls flash synchronization settings (X/M).

Finger Grip for Shutter Speeds

Used to adjust shutter speed settings.

Milled Ring for Focusing

Ring used to adjust the focus of the lens.

Milled Ring for Lens Changing

Used to attach or detach lenses from the camera.

Diaphragm Ring

Adjusts the aperture (stop) of the lens.

Lock for Camera Back

Secures the camera back in place.

Supporting Slide for Time Exposures

Aids in holding the camera steady for long exposures.

Flash Socket

Port for connecting a flash unit.

The Agfa Ambi Silette

Alternative Lenses and Features

Details alternative lenses and integrated viewfinder/rangefinder features.

Changing the Lens

Lens Attachment and Removal

Procedures for detaching and attaching lenses, including two insertion methods.

The Universal Range and Viewfinder

Viewfinder Frame Selection

How to select viewfinder frames for different focal lengths.

Range Finding

Operating the Rangefinder

Explains how to use the camera's rangefinder for focusing.

Film Type Indicator

Setting the Film Indicator

Guide on setting the film type indicator on the rewind knob.

Opening and Loading the Camera

Camera Opening and Film Loading

Procedures for opening the camera, inserting cassette, threading film, and closing.

Exposure Counter

Setting the Exposure Counter

Instructions for resetting the exposure counter to zero.

The Film Wind

Winding Film and Cocking Shutter

Procedure for advancing film and preparing the shutter.

Double and Blank Exposure Lock

Understanding Safeguards

Explains the camera's protection against double/blank exposures.

Unloading the Camera

Rewinding the Film

Instructions for rewinding exposed film into the cassette.

Stop Shutter Speed

General Rule for Exposure

Guidance on selecting aperture and shutter speed for optimal results.

Depth of Field

Understanding Depth of Field

Explains what depth of field is and how it's controlled.

Shutter Speeds

Setting Shutter Speed

How to adjust the camera's shutter speed.

The Release

Operating the Shutter Release

Instructions on how to press the shutter release button.

The Delayed Action

Using the Self-Timer

How to activate and use the camera's delayed action feature.

Flash Technique

Synchronization and Usage

Details on flash synchronization types and electronic flash use.

Accessories for Agfa Ambi Silette

Lenses, Filters, and Cases

Lists additional lenses, filters, lens hood, and ever-ready cases.

Agfa Proximeter Attachment

Details the Agfa Proximeter attachment for rangefinder parallax correction.

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