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Information about cameras

I would like to know more about the following cameras:
1 - Canon cameras ( Aos - 650 )
2- Polaroid imdge cameras and how different they are from similar cameras.
3 - Camera (Chinon - cp7M).
4- Camera (Pentax 645), with the hope that the explanation is sufficient about it.
5- I would like to get your opinion on the “Modern Photography” magazine. Is it worth subscribing to it, knowing that it celebrates its fiftieth anniversary?

Mishaal Al-Muhaisin
Jahra - P.O. Box 62335
Postal Code ( 02154 )
Kuwait

1 - Regarding information about Canon cameras, we apologize for not having any information about Canon cameras, because the company does not provide us with any information or clarifications, and we can only provide the company's address and you can write to it directly.
CANON EUROPA.N.V .
P.O Box 7907 .
1008 AC-Amsterdam.
The Netherlands.

2 – As for Polaroid, these modern cameras are different from their counterparts, as the company has improved and developed the devices to a large extent, from here its images come with greater prominence, and thus the image appears as if it was captured on SLR cameras, where the process of adjusting the light became more accurate due to the adoption of the autofocus system in modern systems. These cameras do not change the way they work to a large extent from their predecessors, except for the improvements that we talked about, as the mechanism of instant display remains the same. And if you want more details, you should return to Issue No. 43, where we have published full details about this camera.
3- We talked about the Chinon camera in detail in Issue 48.
4 - Pantex Camera (645) It is a compact SLR camera with multiple working modes with an implicit drive motor and seven electronic exposure modes. It was specifically designed for shooting at eye level. It is easy to use and light in weight. It has a 4.5 x structure. 6 cm, 120 mm film gives 15 exposures and 220 mm film gives 30 exposures.

AE System Preferred Slot:
For special circumstances where you need total fine-tuning of depth of field, the Pentax 645 features two preferred aperture systems. In the preferred aperture (AE 1), set the lens to (8) “automatic, and select the desired aperture with the selector buttons. In the preferred aperture (AE 2), set the aperture manually by rotating the aperture ring on the lens. in either case.

The correct shutter speed is set automatically. When using the preferred aperture (1 AE) available with the 645 lenses, both the aperture and shutter speed information appear in the viewfinder and the LCD window. As for the aperture preference (2 AE), it can be used with the Pentax 67 system lenses, where the shutter speed information appears in the viewfinder. . A preset viewfinder allows the photographer to preset the depth of field when using the preferred aperture (AE 2).

Shutter priority (AE) system:
The shutter is typical when the (AE) system is working for preference you want to emit special effects with the movement, either to freeze a moment in time or extend the movement over the image, place the lens at a position (8) and choose the desired shutter speed, from 1/1000 of a second to 15 seconds With the selection buttons, here the camera works automatically to choose the appropriate aperture the moment the shutter is triggered.

Standard manual system:
To achieve comprehensive creative adjustment of all elements of exposure, use the calibrated manual system.. Choose the f/f stop with the aperture ring on the lens, and the shutter speed with the selector buttons. The shutter speed will appear in the viewfinder with the expression (OK) for correct exposure, or numbers showing the number of overexposure or underexposure sessions.

Flash (TTL) Automatic:
In the automatic (TTL) flash model, there is a sensor in the camera body that measures flash output
And the intense light while it is transmitted through the lens to the film plane, and the flash flash reaches its end automatically when an appropriate amount of light reaches the film when you use the (TTL) flash
Automatic (AE 2) or manually calibrated preferred aperture modes can shoot images with the flash at any f-stop, in order to achieve precise adjustment of the depth of field. The shutter synchronization speed is automatically fixed at 1/60.

Effective control panel design:
All electronic controls in the Pentax 645 are conveniently arranged on the top plate of the body for easy access during shooting. The left palm panel contains buttons for MODE, ASA, and exposure compensation (EF+). These controls are operated by selector buttons located Between the right palm panel and the shutter release button. It is possible to set up all controls in a moment without moving the palms from the pickup location. The left palm panel also contains the ON/OFF switches to illuminate the display panel and the LED display in the viewfinder. As for the right palm panel, in addition to the buttons
selection, there is a large LCD readout for all vital information related to mode, aperture, shutter speed, flash mode, ASA location, exposure compensation, and exposure counts, and the main power switch is located between the selector buttons and the shutter release. However, turning off the power from the battery does not cancel the previous settings.
5- The magazine “Modern Photography” is one of the leading and useful magazines in the field of photography. Everyone interested in photography must read and pay attention to some models, methods, and development of Western art and technology. From here, your choice will be good.

⏺ Information about Mamiya 645

Please spread sufficient information about the camera 645 (Mamiya Super), due to necessity and importance.

Fouad Ismail Abdel Karim
Abha - PO Box 1320
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

This camera is considered one of the most beautiful and best cameras with a medium structure produced by the company, and what distinguishes it with its elegant design, ease of use, and its distance from electronic and programmed systems that allow its user to work freely without any complicated electronic controls.

It is then a reflex camera (SLR) with a 4.5 x 6 cm structure with 120 mm film giving 16 exposures and 30 exposures with 220 mm film. It also accommodates film changer pieces so that it can be used to create a 6 x 6 cm structure with 120 mm film giving 12 exposures and 220 mm film giving 24 exposures.
It is also possible to use 35 mm film to obtain a structure of 24 x 36 mm, and also a Polaroid film background can be installed, in addition to many pieces of change that can be accommodated, such as a viewfinder, which enables the photographer to photograph in several forms, and the camera also has an implicit drive motor that can be removed and installed easily. for him . In addition to a wide range of professional lenses.
The camera system is a normal system, shutter speed up to 1/1000⏹