Difference between revisions of "Ansco Viking 6.3"
Steevithak (talk | contribs) (Created Ansco Viking 6.3 page using the camera template. Will add the rest of the content shortly) |
Steevithak (talk | contribs) m (added description and headers for more info) |
||
| Line 30: | Line 30: | ||
| rearLCD= - | | rearLCD= - | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | The Ansco Viking 6.3 is a folding 6cm x 7cm medium format camera manufactured by Agfa in 1952. | ||
| + | == Description == | ||
| + | The Ansco Viking 6.3 takes 8 6cm x 9cm (2.25 in x 3.75 in) photos on a standard roll of [[120]] format film. According to a name plate on camera, it was manufactured for [[Ansco]] by [[Agfa|Agfa Camera Werk]], München, US Zone, Germany. The camera includes an 105mm Agfa Agnar Anastigmatic, hard-coated lens. Aperture settings are f6.3, f8, f11, f16, and f22. A Vario shutter provides speed settings of 1/200, 1/50, 1/25, and Bulb. Controls and features on the camera include shutter speed, aperture, shutter cocking lever, shutter release button, film winding knob, back latch, platform release button, cable release socket, M-Sync flash connector, tripod socket, and an accessory shoe for flash guns or range finders. An optional leather carrying case was available, the Ansco Everready Case JN-450.<ref>Ansco Viking 6.3 Instruction Manual</ref> | ||
| + | == Recommended exposure settings == | ||
| + | Average exposure settings recommended in original user manual for Ansco Plenachrome or Ansco Supreme (ISO 50 daylight/ 32 Tungsten) film:<ref>Ansco Viking 6.3 Instruction Manual</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | {| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" | ||
| + | ! Light Contitions !! 1/25 !! 1/50 !! 1/200 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Bright Sunlight || f22 || f16 || f8 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Hazy Sunlight || f16 || f11 || f6.3 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Bright Overcast || f11 || f8 || -- | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Dull Overcast || f8 || f6.3 || -- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Production == | ||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | <References/> | ||
| + | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 19:32, 9 February 2011
| Ansco Viking 6.3 |
|---|
|
Manufacturer: Ansco
Film type: 120
|
The Ansco Viking 6.3 is a folding 6cm x 7cm medium format camera manufactured by Agfa in 1952.
Description
The Ansco Viking 6.3 takes 8 6cm x 9cm (2.25 in x 3.75 in) photos on a standard roll of 120 format film. According to a name plate on camera, it was manufactured for Ansco by Agfa Camera Werk, München, US Zone, Germany. The camera includes an 105mm Agfa Agnar Anastigmatic, hard-coated lens. Aperture settings are f6.3, f8, f11, f16, and f22. A Vario shutter provides speed settings of 1/200, 1/50, 1/25, and Bulb. Controls and features on the camera include shutter speed, aperture, shutter cocking lever, shutter release button, film winding knob, back latch, platform release button, cable release socket, M-Sync flash connector, tripod socket, and an accessory shoe for flash guns or range finders. An optional leather carrying case was available, the Ansco Everready Case JN-450.[1]
Recommended exposure settings
Average exposure settings recommended in original user manual for Ansco Plenachrome or Ansco Supreme (ISO 50 daylight/ 32 Tungsten) film:[2]
| Light Contitions | 1/25 | 1/50 | 1/200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Sunlight | f22 | f16 | f8 |
| Hazy Sunlight | f16 | f11 | f6.3 |
| Bright Overcast | f11 | f8 | -- |
| Dull Overcast | f8 | f6.3 | -- |
