AGFA Record III User Manual

Details on Agfa Record III camera, lenses (Apotar, Solinar), film type (120), and rangefinder functionality.

Step-by-step instructions for loading film into the Agfa Record III camera, ensuring proper film placement.

Procedure for opening the camera body using the locking knob and self-erecting mechanism.

Explanation of how to use the optical viewfinder and rangefinder, including parallax correction for close-ups.

Details on setting shutter speeds, cocking the shutter, delayed action, and flash synchronization (X/M).

Guidance on transferring exposure values to the shutter and diaphragm scales on the camera.

Explanation of depth of field, its relation to aperture and speed, and its impact on image sharpness.

A simple method for exploiting depth of field by setting diaphragm and distance scales.

Instructions on how to hold the camera and release the shutter for horizontal and vertical shots.

Explanation of the interlocking mechanism that prevents accidental double exposures during film winding.

Steps for folding the camera's baseboard and body securely after use.

Procedure for removing the exposed film spool from the camera after the last shot.