Artima Weekend
Specification
| Manufacturer | : | Artima |
|---|---|---|
| Produced | : | 1937 |
| Classification | : | Medium Format |
| Body Type | : | Box |
| Construction | : | Metal |
| Film Type | : | 120 |
| Film Width | : | 62mm |
| Image Size | : | 2¼" x 3¼" |
| No. of Images | : | 8 |
| Lens Type | : | Meniscus |
| Focal Length | : | 100mm |
| Focus Type | : | Fixed |
| Focal Range | : | 10ft - Inf. |
| Aperture Type | : | fixed |
| Apertures | : | f/14 |
| Shutter Type | : | Rotary |
| Shutter Speeds | : | T/I*(1/50s) |
| Size (w x h x d) | : | 80 x 105 x 115 mm |
| Weight | : | 481g |
| * Measured on this camera | ||
Art Deco Credentials
Limited: Minor and insubstantial
- Produced during the main Art Deco period.
Description
The Artima Weekend was made in France before World War II. The box and the film transport system are made from pressed steel. The film plane is curved to enhance the focus in the corners of the film. It took 8 2¼" x 3¼" (6cm x 9cm) pictures on popular 120 film.
This model has an instantaneous shutter. The shutter is operated by a lever on the side.
It has two waist level viewfinders for portrait and landscape. Each is constructed with a lens, mirror and bright screen for viewing. Film advance is by turn-key and red window.
There are no tripod sockets.
How to Use
This camera takes 120 film which is easily available. It has a single aperture settings of f/14. The speed is 1/50s.
With a shutter speed of only 1/50 sec, make sure you brace the camera against your body or something solid and press the shutter smoothly to avoid camera shake.
If you don't want to bother with an exposure meter, follow the guide shown. It is based on the 'Sunny 16' rule. Film is so forgiving and will produce acceptable results even when over-exposed by 2 or 3 stops or under-exposed by 1 stop.
The table shown assumes the shutter speed is about 1/50s.
The table also assumes that the sun is at least 30 degrees above the horizon - that's 10am - 5pm on a summers day in the UK.
Remember that the exposure guide in the manual may not be helpful as it is based on the use of old film with a low ISO value.
Using ISO 100/125 film - shutter speed 1/50s
| Weather Conditions | Shadow Detail | Aperture | Exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
 SunnySnow/Sand | Dark with sharp edges | f/14 | +1 Stop Overexposed Acceptable |
| Sunny | Distinct | f/14 | Good |
 Slight Overcast | Soft around edges | f/14 | -1 Stop Underexposed Acceptable |
 Overcast | Barely visible | f/14 | -2 Stop Underexposed Not Acceptable |
 Heavy Overcast | None | f/14 | -3 Stops Underexposed Not Acceptable |
 Open Shade/Sunset | None | f/14 | -4 Stops Underexposed Not Acceptable |