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the sun; thus providing more interesting and more artistic shots. The attachment fits the
camera lens mount as well as filters, copying, and portrait attachments. Any
combination may be used. This lens shade is very helpful in bright situations.
Portrait Attachment No. 3
(SORCA) Part No. S-2 Original Cost 90¢
Shorten focus and increase size of object. Head and shoulders just about fill
negative. Focus in infinity position covers a field of 18 x 27 inches at 40 inches working
distance. Focus in close-up position covers a field of 14 x 21 inches at 32 inches working
distance. Depth of field, lens wide open (f4.5) is 8 inches. Measure all distances
carefully from the front of camera’s Body. Center lens with object as view finder cannot
be entirely depended upon at these close working distances. Refer to Chapter 8 for more
information on taking close-up pictures and the use of this attachment.
Copying Attachment No. 2
(SOPLU) Part No. S-3 Original Cost 90¢
Shortens lens focus and increases size of objects. In infinity setting covers field
10 x 15 inches at working distance of 22½ inches measured from front of camera case.
In close-up setting covers field 8 x 12 inches at working distance of 19¼ inches. When
working at these close distances center the lens with the object, using ground glass laid
on film track instead of regular view finder, which will not read correctly when this
attachment is used. Measure distances carefully as Copying Attachment reduces depth of
focus. Refer to Chapter 8 for more information on taking close-up pictures, the use of
this attachment, and substituting ground glass.
Yellow Filter 2x
(SILSA) Part No. S-4 Original Cost $1.00
For moderate color correction where high shutter speeds are desirable. Requires
double exposure time. Produces improved cloud effects and useful in very bright light,
such as marine and sea shore shots. Works as described only for black and white film.
Approximates a Wratten #8/K2 filter.
Yellow Filter 4x
(SELRO) Part No. S-5 Original Cost $1.00
For full color correction. Removes excess of blue-violet light producing popular
dark sky and cloud effects. Requires four times normal exposure. Works as described
only for black and white film.
Lens Cap
(SUBSU) Part No. S-6 Original Cost 25¢
Every fine lens deserves constant protection against dirt or scratching. Keep lens
cap in position at all times except when making exposure. This cap also protects film
against unintentional exposure. Attach with cord to the diaphragm lever through holes
provided. Making a new lens cap is described later in this chapter.