Taking a picture with a Foldex 20 camera The Foldex 20 camera was produced in the 1950s by Pho-Tak Corporation of Chicago, Illinois. Captures exposures 2¼-by 3¼-inches, using 120 or 620 film. The lens closes in the body of the camera and is developed to take the picture, making the Foldex 20 a compact camera. The body of the camera is standing vertically on any flat surface without a tripod. Taking a picture with this camera is simple as long as you become familiar with your unique body characteristics.
Instructions • Choose a subject for the photo and take into account the lighting conditions (eg, sunny,
cloudy or indoors). • Release the lens by pressing the bed release button on the right side of the camera, just below the film coil knob. • Choose a shutter speed. The Foldex 20 manual recommends using "1/50" if the subject is outdoors in bright light, or the camera has a flash connected. Indoors without a flash, or in a cloudy outdoor setting, set the shutter speed to "Time". Adjust the shutter speed by moving the labeled switch on the right side of the lens. • Set the camera to a tripod or solid surface if you are using the "Time" option in step 3. This prevents small blurring movements while the shutter is open. • Compose the picture by looking through the viewfinder at the right edge of the camera. For best results, you should be at least 6 feet away from the subject. When you are ready to take the picture, slowly press and release the shutter release bar on the side of the lens. The shutter closes automatically if you are using the "1/50" option in step 3. If you use the "Time" option, you need to keep your finger on the shutter release bar for lighting conditions (more exposures require From 1 to 15 seconds). • Use the film coil knob to advance to the next frame before taking another picture. Tips & Warnings
A light meter is useful for determining how long to keep the shutter open in low light conditions. Www.yabeshphotography.com