CALEB - Caleb Notice FR
Comprehensive technical manual for CALEB-Films cameras, the first photographic apparatus manufactured in France in large series. This guide covers all available models: CALEB-B 6×9, CALEB-S 6×9 and 6½×11, including their 8×10½ variants. The manual provides complete instructions for obtaining quality photographs with these apparatus. It details the different camera configurations (front view, back view, full shells and frame-mounted backs), film spool loading with precise handling procedures for both empty and loaded spools. Dedicated sections cover the use of glass plates and film-packs, including proper loading in specialized metal chassis. The guide explains all viewing operations, including focusing adjustment, lens regulation (featuring both Type II and Type III shutters), lens decentering, and viewing techniques. Practical advice is provided for various photographic applications: landscapes, monuments, marine scenes, groups and portraits, and interior photography. Extensive exposure time tables enable photographers to calculate proper exposure based on lighting conditions, subject type, and aperture settings, covering all photographic situations.
