Use Of The Photocell For High-Contrast Scenes And Subjects - BEAULIEU 4008 ZM II User Manual

To check proper contact, press on the power switch, and see
whether the automatic diaphragm is functioning as it should. Should
this not be the case, adjust the lens in its C-mount so that proper
contact is made.
Note:
When using these non-automatic lenses, take into account
the advice given in the paragraph entitled "Manual use of Lenses",
page 22.
Caution:
When you change lenses (as when camera maintenance is
involved, see page.52
l,
never put any object into the film gate. A
very thin gelatin filter lies just behind it. Should it come to be
damaged, the camera would become unserviceable and would have
to be completely dismantled for repair.
8° Use of the photocell
for high-contrast scenes or subjects
The cell, on which the light rays coming through the lens impinge,
is activated by the integrated luminosity of the scene in the lens
field. In certain cases of very sharply contrasted scenes, the human
eye will interpret these contrasts of Itself; such is unfortunately not
the case with a cell, whence the need for precautions if certain
areas of the field are not to be over or underexposed, errors which
may seem impardonable to experienced amateurs. These corrections
must be applied with the Reglomatic system disconnected if the
camera is so fitted. Set the master switch to "Manuel" and adjust
the aperture by hand.
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Wide, luminous-sky backgrounds - Snow scenes
When the sky occupies an important part of the field covered by
the lens and the foreground remains In relative shadow, the
sky's brilliance will affect the cell's reactions to the point of
provoking general underexposure. In such a case, one should
take the precaution of aiming at a slightly lower point or at part
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