BAL-AMi Jukeboxes were manufactured in the UK from 1953 to 1962 by the Balfour (Marine) Engineering Company, mostly being derivatives of those made by the American AMi (Automatic Musical Instrument) jukebox company.[1]
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History[edit]
In the years following World War II, import restrictions were in place in the UK thus preventing many types of goods from being sold unless they had a certain percentage of locally manufactured content. One such example was the record playing jukebox, which were almost exclusively made in the United States at that time.
In order for any of these jukeboxes to be allowed to be sold in the UK, at least 53% of their content had to be manufactured locally. Recognising an opportunity, a London-based businessman, Sam Norman, engaged with John Haddock of the AMi jukebox corporation. An agreement was reached in 1953 for Norman's company, Balfour (Marine) Engineering, to manufacture AMi jukeboxes at the Balfour factory in Ilford, Essex, under licence from AMi.[2]
During the following ten years Balfour produced jukeboxes which were mostly identical to their AMi counterparts, aside from their internal electrical systems and amplifiers. The electrics were to UK specifications, and the amplifiers were generally provided by Beam-Echo. From 1955 onwards, these jukeboxes were distributed under the name of BAL-AMi.
To address the needs of some smaller venues such as coffee bars, BAL-AMi also manufactured some machines unique to the UK and holding just twenty records (giving forty selections allowing for two sides per disc).
Models[edit]
Model | Year of Introduction | Notes |
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D and E | 1953 | Badged as AMi with some UK made parts |
F | 1954 | Mostly badged as AMi |
G | 1955 | First jukeboxes with the BAL-AMi badge |
Junior | 1956 | First jukebox unique to BAL-AMi, made for smaller locations |
Super 40 | 1957 | Designed and manufactured exclusively by BAL-AMi for smaller coffee bar locations |
I | 1958 | Mostly the I200M (manual select) variant |
Super 40 Deluxe | 1959 | Designed and manufactured exclusively by BAL-AMi for smaller coffee bar locations |
J | 1959 | Identical to USA AMi model J with UK-spec electrics and amplifier |
K | 1960 | Identical to USA AMi model K with UK-spec electrics and amplifier |
Super 100 | 1960 | Designed and manufactured exclusively by BAL-AMi using some parts from the AMi model H |
New Yorker | 1962 | Designed and manufactured exclusively by BAL-AMi using some parts from the AMi model K |
End of Jukebox Production[edit]
Sam Norman died of leukaemia in 1962 at the age of 47. BAL-AMi made their final model, the New Yorker, that same year. The Balfour company continued operations in other areas such as aircraft parts for the rest of the 1960s.[3]
References[edit]
- ^BAL-AMi Jukeboxes
- ^A series of articles written in 1992 by Tony Holmes for the jukebox enthusiasts' magazine Jukebox Journal
- ^Recollections provided to the BAL-AMi web site by former employees
External links[edit]
- BAL-AMi Jukeboxes Home of the British-made BAL-AMi jukeboxes
- Jukebox-Archive: BAL-AMI
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NOMENCLATURE (BELLAMI)
(Please refer to Figures A, B. and C in accompanying illustrated Guide)
1. Film Rewind Knob/Back Cover Opener
2. Viewfinder
3. Cds Automatic Electric Eye
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4. Battery Check (LED)
5. ASA/DIN Film Speed Window
6. ASA/DIN Film Speed Dial
7. Frame Counter
8. Shutter Release Button
9. Film Advance Lever/Dust Cover Control (Open/Close)
10. Wrist Strap
11. Dust Cover
12. Chinon Lens
13. Focus Ring
14. Focus Indicator
15. Distance Scale
16. Take-up Spool
17. Sprocket
18. Slow Shutter Speed Warning/Flash Ready Light (LED)
19. Viewfinder Eyepiece
20. Rewind Spindle
21. Film Chamber
22. Battery Compartment Cover
23. Tripod Socket
24. Film Rewind Button
25. Film Pressure Plate
26. Back Cover
27. Flash Sensor Pin Socket
28. Flash Retaining Socket
29. Electrical Contacts for S-120 Flash
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NOMENCLATURE (S-120 FLASH)
(Please refer to Figures D and E in accompanying Illustrated Guide)
30. Flash Ready Light
31. Flash Mode Selector
32. Flash Window
33. Auto Flash Sensor
34. Flash Locking Dial
35. Flash Distance Guide
36. Flash Sensor Pin
37. Flash Retaining Screw
38. Electrical Contacts for Bellami
39. Battery Compartment
40. Battery Compartment Cover
SPECIFICATIONS OF CHINON BELLAMI CAMERA
Type: 35 mm EE Compact Camera with Retractable Lens System
Negative Size: 24 X 36 mm
Film: 35 mm Film Lens: F/2.8 35 mm, 4-elements in 3-groups
Viewfinder: Bright Frame, Viewfinder Magnification (0.5X)
Shutter: SEIKO Program EE Shutter, Shutter Speed from 1/8 to 1/1000 sec.
Exposure Meter: Cds EE Exposure System, EV6 - 17(ASA 100), ASA25-400 (DIN 15 - 27)
Minimum Focusing Distance: 1 m (3.3 ft.)
Film Wind: Single stroke
Film Counter: Automatically indicates number of exposures and resets to '0' position when the camera back is opened.
Film Rewind: Folding Crank type
Flash: Chinon Dedicated Auto Flash provision, built-in flash ready lamp (red LED)
Synchronization: 'X' Flash Sync.
Dust Cover: Dust cover can be opened and closed easily by the film advance lever. Meter switch is activated while the dust cover is fully opened.
Battery Check: Built-in Green LED
Slow Shutter Speed Warning: Built-in Red LED
Accessory: Chinon Dedicated Auto Flash S-120
Power Source: Two 1.5V Alkaline batteries (LR 44, A 76) or Two 1.5V Silver Oxide batteries (SR44, G 13, S76)
Dimensions: 105 (L) X 63 (H) X 33 (W) mm (4.13' X 2.48' X 1.29')-When dust cover is closed
Weight: 220 grams (8.8 oz.)
SPECIFICATIONS OF CHINON AUTO S-120
Type: Automatic Electronic Flash dedicated for Chinon Bellami Camera
Guide Number: 12 (ASA 100, Meters), or 39 (ASA 100,Feet)
Applicable ASA Film Speeds: ASA 100 and 400. Film speed is automatically set when the ASA film speed dial is set to these positions.
Flash Mode Selector: Switch for Auto Flash Daylight Sync. and Off positions.
F Stop for Auto Flash: F/4 (ASA 100, 400). F stop is automatically set to F/4 by the auto flash.
Auto Operation: 1-3 m (3.28 - 9.84 ft.)—ASA 100 1.7 - 6 m (5.58-19.68 ft.)—ASA 400
Illumination Angle: Picture area of 35 mm focal length lens
Number of Flashes: Approximately 120 with AA size Alkaline battery
Recycling Time: Approximately 10 seconds with AA size Alkaline battery
Power Source: One 1.5V AA size Alkaline battery
Dimension: 60 (H) X 44 (W) X 33 (D) mm (2.36' X 1.73' X 1.30')
Weight: 60 grams (2.1 oz.) without battery
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of Chinon Photography!! Your Chinon Bellami is one of the most advanced ultra compact 35 mm cameras with attractive features available today. Some outstanding features include, mini size, lightweight, retractable lens system, electromagnetic programmed EE shutter, Cds automatic exposure system, a sharp 35 mm F/2.8 all glass 4 element lens, dedicated auto flash provision and many more.
The Chinon Bellami employs the latest state of-the-art electronics which will ensure carefree operation every time.
In order to take full advantage of the features of your Chinon Bellami, please read the instruction manuals carefully so as to totally familiarize yourself with the camera before actually starting to take pictures.
We thank you for choosing Chinon quality products and we wish you years of satisfaction and enjoyment.
RETRACTABLE LENS SYSTEM (Figures are at end of page)
The lens of your Bellami camera is retractable. In order to extend the lens to take a picture, turn the film advance lever completely until it stops. The dust cover will open and the lens will be set to the picture taking position (Fig. I ). To close the dust cover and return the lens to the protected position, push the film advance lever to the original position (Fig. 2).
Opening the dust cover fully switches the camera power ON and all camera functions are operational. Closing the dust cover switches the power OFF and all camera functions are deactivated.
NOTE: *Make sure that the dust cover is fully opened when you take a picture.
2. Place two 1.5V alkaline batteries or silver oxide batteries (Fig. 4).
3. Replace the battery compartment cover until a click sound can be heard (Fig. 5).
NOTE: *Clean the batteries with a dry cloth or paper tissue before inserting.
** Be sure that batteries are inserted correctly, i.e. check polarity.
** Be sure that batteries are inserted correctly, i.e. check polarity.
*** The shutter will operate only when batteries are correctly inserted and not exhausted.
*** Use the following 1.5V alkaline batteries: LR44, A-76 or equivalent.
Use the following silver oxide batteries: G-13, SR44, EXP-76, MS-76 or equivalent.
BATTERY TESTINGUse the following silver oxide batteries: G-13, SR44, EXP-76, MS-76 or equivalent.
Test the batteries when:
-- new batteries are installed -- the camera has not been used for a long period of time
-- the camera is being used continuously for many hours
To test the batteries, press the shutter release button slightly while the dust cover is fully opened and the lens is in the ready position. If the batteries are in good condition, the green LED located at the top of the camera will illuminate (Fig. 6).If the LED fails to illuminate, the batteries are too weak and need to be replaced, or they are incorrectly inserted.
Your Chinon Bellami camera can be used with the most popular 35 mm films available today.
1. Pull up the film rewind knob until the camera back pops open (Fig. 7).2. Then, insert a film cartridge into the film chamber with the protruding end facing the bottom of the camera (Fig. 8).
3. Push in the film rewind knob and slightly turn the knob in either direction until it catches the film cartridge spool.
4. Insert the trimmed end of the film into a slot of the multi-slotted take-up spool.
5. Rotate the take up spool with your thumb to advance the film until the sprockets engage with the upper and lower perforations of the film (Fig. 9).
6. Close the camera back firmly until it locks with a click (Fig. 10).
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7. Turn the film rewind knob gently until the film slack is taken up and the rewind knob stops turning freely. Do not force or further rewind the film.
8. Advance the film and release the shutter three times (Fig. 11 ). The rewind knob should rotate counterclockwise when the film is advanced, and the ' I ' marking should appear in the frame counter window. (Fig. 12).
ASA/DIN SETTINGMake sure the correct ASA/DIN film speed is set in the camera to correspond with the ASA/ DIN film speed indicated on the film box. Turn the ASA/DIN film speed dial to select the appropriate ASA/DIN Speed in the ASA/DIN Speed window on the top of the camera (Fig.13)
* In the event you are using a film with an ASA/DIN speed not indexed in the film speed window, you should select the appropriate ASA setting according to the following table:* For proper exposure, the ASA/DIN dial must be set on an indicated ASA setting (25, 50, 100, 200 or 400) and not in between.
CAMERAS | 25 | 50 | 100 | 200 | 400 |
ASA | 20 25 32 | 40 50 64 | 80 100 125 | 160 200 250 | 320 400 500 |
DIN | 14 15 16 | 17 18 19 | 20 21 22 | 23 24 25 | 26 27 28 |
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SYSTEM
Your Chinon Bellami is equipped with a Cds automatic exposure system which will control the exposure level automatically for any picture taking situation.
(Fig. 14).
METER | 1.5 | (infinity) | ||
FEET | 3.5 | 10 | 20 | (infinity) |
METER | 1.5 | (infinity) | ||
FEET | 3.5 | 10 | 20 | (infinity) |
Sunny day, seaside | * | * | * | * |
Sunny day, scenery or portrait | * | * | * |
SHUTTER RELEASE
Your Bellami is equipped with a SEIKO programmed electronic shutter which automatically determines the best combinations of the shutter speed and aperture value for a given lighting situation. First be sure to hold the camera steady and press the shutter release button halfway. If the slow shutter speed warning LED located on the viewfinder frame illuminates (Fig. 17), hold the camera as steadily as possible to prevent camera movement and blurred picture. Keep the shutter release button depressed until the warning LED turns off. Use of a tripod or flash is highly recommended. If the warning LED does not illuminate, press the shutter release button completely since the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 sec.
NOTE: Be sure not to block the lens, electric eye, flash window or auto-flash sensor when releasing the shutter.
UNLOADING EXPOSED FILM
When the film in the camera is fully exposed, the film advance lever will stop. Do not attempt to force the lever any further. Rewind the film and replace it with a new film.
1. Close the dust cover and push in the rewind button at the bottom of the camera (Fig. 18).2. Unfold the rewind crank of the rewind knob and turn the rewind crank clockwise (Fig. 19). You will feel friction as the film is rewound. Suddenly, when the film is rewound completely, the friction decreases and the rewind crank will turn with ease.
3. Pull up the rewind knob to open the camera back (Fig. 20). When the camera back is opened, the frame counter will automatically reset to the 'S' position. The rewind button on the bottom of the camera will pop out upon the next advancement of the film advance lever.
A specially designed and developed automatic flash unit Chinon S-120 is available for your Chinon Bellami camera as an optional accessory. This highly advanced dedicated flash system permits carefree flash photography.
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1. Install one AA size alkaline battery according to the polarity indicated in the battery compartment (Fig. 21).2. Connect the flash unit to the camera (Fig. 22-A). Insert the retaining screw into the flash retaining socket on the side of the camera. Turn the flash locking dial until the unit is secured. (Fig. 22-B).
3. Set the ASA/DIN film speed in the camera to ASA 100 or 400 (Fig. 23). The flash unit will be automatically set by the camera.
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Set the flash mode selector to the 'ON' position (Fig. 24). If used in daylight, set the flash to the 'DAYLIGHT SYNC' position.Make sure that the flash ready light on the flash unit is illuminated (Fig. 25). The flash ready light on the viewfinder frame will also flash when the shutter release button is partially depressed signaling the flash is fully recycled and ready to take a picture (Fig. 26). The flash ready light usually illuminates a few seconds after the flash is switched to the 'ON' position and when the battery is fresh.
Adjust the focus to the desired distance and depress the shutter release button (Fig. 27). 7. Return the flash mode selector to the 'OFF' position (Fig. 28).
NOTE: Be sure that your finger does not cover the flash or light meters.
A. Automatic ASA/DIN Setting
SETTING | 100 | 400 |
ASA | 80 100 125 | 320 400 500 |
DIN | 20 21 22 | 26 27 28 |
B. Adjustable Flash Range ('ON' position)
The flash system is compatible with major ASA/DIN film speeds available. The flash System will automatically compensate to the indexed film speed. If you want to take a picture of the subject which is more than 3M (10 ft.) from your camera, use a high speed ASA/DIN film. The following table shows the effective range of the flash system.Bal Ami Junior Manual Pdf
ASA | 100 | 400 |
METER | 1 - 3 | 1.7 - 6 |
Feet | 3.3 - 10 | 5.6 - 20 |
C. Daylight Flash Photography
('DAYLIGHT SYNC' Position)
If the main subject has less light falling on it than the surrounding area and background, such as backlight situations or when the subject is beside a sunny window in an interior, under exposure of the main subject will result. In such situations, it is recommended to use the auto flash for the photograph even in daylight situations (Fig. 29 & 30). For best results, with outdoor 'Fill-in flash', the flash unit should be employed within the following range:
1M - 3M (3.3 - 10 ft.) . . . Outdoors on sunny days (ASA 1 00)
1M - 5M (3.3 - 16 ft.) . Outdoors on cloudy days or indoors besides a sunny window (ASA 100)
D. Flash Ready Light
The flash ready light of the flash unit will illuminate when it is ready to fire. Plus, the flash ready light (LED) on the viewfinder frame of the camera will also flash when the shutter release button is partially depressed signaling the flash is ready.
the 'DAYLIGHT SYNC' position and it is under exposure.
You Chinon Bellami camera is a precision instrument. When used with care, it will provide you years of trouble-free service. Protect your camera from dirt, rain, dampness or excessive heat. Avoid touching the lens. To clean the lens wipe it gently with a soft lintless cloth or tissue. Do not use eyeglass tissue as it may damage the lens coating. If service should be necessary, contact your Chinon dealer or an authorized Chinon Service station.
* When you are finished taking photographs, it is recommended to close the dust cover of your camera completely so as to prevent battery drain.