Kodak Automatic 35

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will take good clearpictures in sun or shade-on cloudy or bright days-automarically. Aperation is very simple. The built-in exposuremeter takes the guessworkout of picturetaking. Your camera will produce excellent results if you will spenda few minutesgetting acquainted with it. As you are readingthese instructions, keep the camerahandy; then practice each step as it appearsin ihe manual" Before making any important pictures-of a trip or some special event-it is well to shoot a magazineof film outdoorsand indoorswith flash.This will giveyou praetice iri camera operation and provide a check on your equipment.

www.orphancameras.com t KODAK GONTENTS KodakFilms 4 Loading6 Unloading8 @SCAMERA Automaticand lVlanual Exposure Control 9 ExposureIndex Settings 10 ShutterSettings 11 DistanceSettings i2 Holdingthe Camera 13 Usingthe Viewfinder 14 LowLight Level Indicator 15 TakingPictures-Automatically 16 IVlanualExposure Control l8 FlashPictures 19 MoreAbout Using the Exposure Meter 24 Detailsof KodakAutomatic 35 Camera 31 T,M. Res.U.S. Pot. Ofi Kodachrome Film Forcolor transparencies, which can be projected 0n a screenor ffom whichprints or enlargements canbe made"For processing, seebelow. UseKodachrome Film for Daylightfor daylight pictures, and Koda- chromeFilm, Type F, for pictureswith clear flash bulbs.20 or 36ex- p0sures Kodak Ektachrome Film KODAK FILMs LikeKodachrome, Ektachrome Film produces lifelike color transparen- ciesfor projection orfrom which color prints and enlargements canbe made.The speed of thisfilm, however, is fasterlhan that of Koda- / UseFilm Size chromeFilm. You can process this film yourself or haveit processedas N0.135Magazines describedbelow. / UseKodak Ektachrome Film tor Daylightfor exposurein daylight, andKodak Ektachrome Film, Type F, for pictures with clear flash bulbs. 20exposures. Kodak tligh Speed Ektachrome Film Withthis new, extremely fast color film you can stop action in lowillu' minationand, at the same time, get faithful color rendition with excel- lentdefinition. Use Daylight Type for exposure in daylight, and Type B forindoor pictures by existing artificial light. 20 exposures. Yourdealer can arrange to haveyour Kodachrome or Ektachrome Film processed by Kodak or any otherlaboratory offering such service. Some laboratories, including Kodak, also provide direct mail servicewhereby you can mail exposed film to the laboratory and have it returneddirectly to you.See yourdealer for the special mailing devices required. Do not mail film without an overwrap 0r special mailingdevice intended for this purpose. www.orphancameras.com Kodak Panalomic-X Film Kodacolor Film Thefilm to usefor big enlargements when high film Thecolor film for color prints speedrs not a factor.lt combinesexceptionally finegrain and the ability to ortransparencies. Expose lhe record extremelyfine detail. 20 or 36 exposures. sameroll of filmby daylight or clearflash. Take the ex- posedroll of film yourphoto to Kodak Plus-X Pan Film dealer.He will arrange tohave negativesand eithercolor Anexcellent high-speed film for general outdoor and interior use. printsor transparencles maCe Thelow graininess and high resolving power permit high-quarrry fromyour negatives. Inlarge. enlargemenls.20or36 exposures. ments,too, as large as 11 by i4 inches,can be ordered throughyour photo dealer. 20 Kodak Tri-X Pan Film exp0sures. Anextremely fast panchromatic filmof moderatecontrast, wide exposureand develcpment latitude, and color sensitivity suitable forflash pictures. 20 or 36exposures. LOAD IN6 Alwaysin SubduedLight

OBenthe backby Pushingthe LATCHBtlTT0N upward.

2 Pushout the REWINDKNOB.

tnsertthe film magazine inthe reeess nextto the knob.Push the rewind knoh all the waYin, turningit slightlyif necessary.

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4 Swingout the RAPIDWtND LTVER untilthe openingin the take-up drumis up.

Insertthe endof the filminto the openinginthe take-up drum. Swing out the rapidwind lever until the pinson the take-updrum engage thcfilm perforations and the film is $/oundhalfway around the drum, Closethe back and make surc that it is latched.

6 Swingout the rapidwind lever until the mechanismlocks-this takesseveral full strokesof the lever.The first frame of film will thenbe in positionand the EXP0- SURECOUNTER will be automat- "1." icallyset at Thecounter will movea markeach time the film is advanced.lt will show the number of exposuresmade.

NorerNeither the exposure counter nor the shutter release will operateunless the film for exposure "1" is in position. 7 www.orphancameras.com UNLOADING / Alwaysin SubduedLight i

After the 20th or 36th exposure and before the back is opened,it is necessary to rewind the film into the magazine. * pull the rewind KNoB until you feel resistance (about % inch). Push the rewind nrlrASE in its slot in the direction of the arrow and hold the rewind release

pull *Film $ ill not rewind if the knob is pulled out too far. In this case, push in the knob completely; then it out the proper distance as indicatecl above. 8 AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL ExposureControl

The camera can be set for automatic exposure control for daylight pictures or manual exposure control-used primarily for flash pictures. Seepage 19. Automqtic Exposure Control Look into the curved window on top of the shutter housing, and note the position of the green porNrER.If it points at AUro- MATrc as shown, the camera is set for automatic exposure control-that is,.the size ofthe lens opening is now controlled by the over-all brightness ofthe field as seen by the exposure meter. lf the green pointer is not at automatic, simply move the rcNuRr,EownEnr, to the right until the green pointer locks at automatic. The red EXposuREMETER. NEEDLE,also visible through the curved window, will move to the right or left, depending on the over-all brightness of the field as seen by the exposure meter. when the needle moves to the extreme left in the window, it indicates that there is not sufficient available light to take a properly exposed picture. Seepage I 5.

www.orphancameras.com When using the camera on the automatic exposure control setting, the exposure index rcNonmust be turned to the day- EXPOSURE light index number of the film in the camera to obtain properly exposedpictures. The indexes for No. 135 Kodak INDEX Films can be found in the instructions packed with the film. For example: the index for Kodachrome Film for SETTINGS Daylight is 10. Turn the exposure index knob until this number appears in the small window next to the knob as " shown. Position the number exactly opposite the arrow ( ( ).

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The Kodak Synchro 80 Shutter has two speeds-the slower speed,40 (1/40 second); the faster speed, 80 (1/g0 second). Either speed can be used when taking pictures in daylight; however, the faster speed (80) is recommended to avoid possiblecamera movement. Use the slower speed(40) when taking.flash pictures; seepage I 9. To selecta shutter speed, turn the knurled spEED coNrRoL RrNG until the deiired speed (40 or 80) is in the ssurrnR spEEDwrNDow. The shut_ ter is cocked automatically when the film is advanced.

www.orphancameras.com Hondy SeltingsThe lens mouut has three subject zones- ct-osE-ups,cRoups, and scrurs-to enable you to select and set the camera-to-subject distance quickly. Simply rotate the lens mount until the diamond marking Q of the DISTANCE appropriate zone on the lens mount is oppositd the triangular mark A on the shutter housing. For example: the SETTINGS illustration shows the diamond mark of the cRouPszone set at the triangular index mark. This zone setting extends the range of sharpnessfor subjects from about 5Yz to 14 feet, when taking pictures on bright days with the camera set for automaticexposure control.

Coreful Settings When taking flash pictures, as well as pictures on cloudy days, with the camera set for automatic exposure control, zone focusing should not be used. Esti- mate the camera-to-subject distance carefully and rotate the lens mount until the figure representing the camera-to- subject distance is opposite the triangular index mark. HOLDING THE CAMERA

The illustrations sl.rowtwo ways of holding the camera.It is im_ portant that you hold the canlera steady and that your finger or the neck strap is not jn fronr of the taking ten;.; ;;. exposuremeter.

ii t:,:,'- ,* "W',,, www.orphancameras.comi When taking pictures, hold the camera close to your eye so that you can see the complete luminous view- frame. The image seen within this frame will be in the picture. pointers, side and USING THE Note the two parallax one on each near the top of the view-frame. The 5 D near the top VIEWFIN D ER left corner of the view-frame, when the camera. is held horizontally, indicates the upper edge of the picture when the subject is 5 feet from the camera. The ( 3 on the right side indicates the upper edge of the picture when the subject is 3 feet from the camera. The part thus I eliminated at the top of the frame is added to the bottom of the frame. I Also seenin the viewfinder are two built-in signals- rra.q.Nand wrnn. Both signalsread vertically when visible. The Nl.qN signal indicates that the camera is set for manual, not automatic, exposure control. The wrNo signal indicates that the film must be advanced before the next picture can be taken. LOW LIGHT LEVEL INDICATOR ,/ Automatic Exposure Control

A nno rNorcnron will appear in the lower left corner of the viewfinder if there is not sufficient available light to take a properly exposed picture at the shutter speed se_ lected. If the red indicator is seenwith the shutter speedset at 80, change the shutter speedto 40. If the red indicator is still visible, the available light is still not sufficient to expose the picture properly.

www.orphancameras.com TAKING

PICTU RES AutomaticExposure Control

Makesure the camera is setfor automatic exposure c0ntr0l.

Makesure the exoosure index knob is turned to the indexnumber of the film in thecamera.

Selectthe shutter speed by turning the speed con- trolring. For snapshots, use 80 (l/80 second).

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Setthe lens mount for thecorrect distance.

Sightthrough the viewfinder and compose the picture.Hold the cameraclose to youreye.

Holdthe camera steady; then press the shutter releaselever all the way down with a slow,squeezing aition.lf thefilm has not been advanced to the next frameand the wotd Wl N D appears in the viewfinder or if thefilm leaderhas not been wound off fully. youcannot press the r'elease lever.

Toadvance the film, swing out the rapid wind lever onefull stroke or several short ones until it locks; thenlet the lever return to itsoriginal position. Afterthe 20th or 36th exposure, and before open' ingthe camera, the film must be rewound into the magazine.See Unloading, page 8. When the green pointer is not at automatic, the camera is set for manual exposure control and the signal nraw will be visible when looking through the viewfinder. MAN UAL To change from automatic to manual exposure control, move the LocK BUrroN in the direction of the arrow and, at EXPOSURE the same time, move the xNunr,Eo WHEELto the left until CO NTRO L the green pointer is set at the proper exposure value number. Disregard the exposure index settings and the low light level indicator (red indicator) in the viewfinder when using the camera set for manual exposure control.

www.orphancameras.com FLI\S H PICTU RES ManualExposure Control

Flash pictures, in black-and-white or color, are easy to make. The built-i' syn- g0 chronization of your Kodak Synchro Shutter permits the use _ i lash, includ_ ing electronic flash. Flash burbs are fired when ihe camera shutter is ieleased. Flash exposure data are printed on each side of the flash exposure value cards supplied with the camera. 19

synchronization-The KodakSvn-chro 80.sh_utter synchronizes No. 5 and25, and MZ, AG-1, ' MF, and M25bulbs o!I3!ffg14 (1i40second. freciroiic fiasfr synchronizes at both speeds,

Flasholders-TheKodak Automatic 35.Camera was designed touse flasholders with (odalite fittings, luchas the Kodalite super-M 40 Flasholder, theKodak Rotary Flasholder, Type l,-sup*,rii*'ir^r,,oro.n_ tt e xodindenerato, Flasholder,Type I, theKodak.pocket Ftashotder, Type B-i, ' and fte koiik Instructionsfor.using the flasholders arepacked wittr"ihem. TheKodalite Super-M 40 Flasholderis supplied com- pletewith interchangeable 4-inch and 3-inch reflec- torsfor greatestefficiency with No. 5, No.25, M5, M25,or M2bulbs.

TheKodak Rotary Flasholder, Iype l, featuresrapid sequencelamp firing. Six M2, M5, or M25bulbs are preloadedin the magazineand advanced to firing positionby rotatingthe turret,

20 www.orphancameras.com TheKodak Generator Flasholder, Type 1, is a small, compact,pocket-sized flasholder which uses no batteries.A spin of thegenerator handwheel charg- esihe capacitorwith ample power to firethe flash lamp.The flasholder accepts No. 5, No.25, M5, M25or M2bulbs.

TheKodak Pocket Flasholder, B-1 (notillustrated), TheKodak Supermite Flasholder (not illustrated). issimilar to the Kodak Generator Flasholder except Fullflash power is featuredby this "mini-sized" thatit is batterypowered flasholderwhich is designedespecially to accept the new,extra'small, low-cost AG-1 flash lamps. Adaptsinstantly to B-Cpower Attachany of theseflasholders to the camera by inserting the posts 0f the flasholder inthe flash receplacles ol thecamera; then tighten the flasholder knob. TO MAKE FLASH PICTURES

Set the shutter speed at 40 (1140 second). A No. 5 or 25, }d2, AG-l, M5, or M25 flash bulb has a flash dura- tion between 1/50 and 1/100 second, thus providing effective stopping of subject movement.

Estimate carefully the camera-to-subject distance in feet and turn the lens mount to the proper distance setting.

Select the flash exposure value card that corresponds to the film in the camera. Slip this card into the holding frame on the back of the camera.

Determine the proper exposure value number, taking into consideration the distance in feet, the size of the reflector, and the type offlash bulb to be used.*

www.orphancameras.com Move the manual lock button to the right and ,F{. rotate the knurled wheel to move the greer.r a pointer to the selectedexposure value number. Whenusing a KodakRotary or, Super-M40 Flasholder, select the Compose the picture. Hold the camera steady; exposurevalue number from the lt} then press the shutter releaselever all the way flashexposure eard. down with a slow squeezingaction. a Advance the film to the next exposure. Withthe Kodak Supermite Flash- older,use the exposurevalue numbersgiven for the M-2 lamp in 3-inchreflector on the flash expo- surecard.

EVNumber 8.5 9.5 10.5 11^512"5 13.5 14.5 15.5 t Whenusing a KodakGenerator f-Value 2.8 or 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 PocketFlasholder, do notrefer to theflash exposure card; instead, Thelowest exposure value number at 40(1/40 second) is g.5 or selectthe exposure value number f12.8-the highest exposure value number is 15.5or f/32. from the calculator onthe flasholder. M O R E ABO UT Whenthe camerais setfor automaticexposlrre control, the lens.opening.is controlled by the over-allbrightness of the F U S I N G T Ht L fieldas seen by theexposure meter' field is evenly illuminated(see illustration) and EX pO S U R E If the lacks great contrast, the exposureprovided by the meter M ETER can be usedautomatically without modiflcation.This ap- ::':::"'?J ,rue*i,r,uru"r.-un.;';i}*li'J+i:#iff::':-s*il1fi?#''"f Under certain conditions, better exposure is obtained by modifying the use of the exposure meter. For example: Suppose you desire to take a picture of a person wearing light-colored clothing and occupying approximately half of the field against a very dark background. With the camera set for automatic exposure control, the meter, reading the over-all brightness ofthe field, will produce a picture in which the person will be slightly overexposed.This is particularly true with color films, due to their relatively limited exposure latitude. To obtain a better exposure of the subject of principal interest, proceed as follows: I Step close to the person to take a reading of the light reflected by the subject only (seebottom illustration).

24 www.orphancameras.com 2 Note the EV number to wl-rich the red exposureneedle points.

3 Move the lock blltton to the right and, at the same time, nrove the knurled wheel until the green pointer is set for this EV I number. The camera is now set manually for proper exposlrre of the sr-rbjectonly. If the principal subject is dark against a very light background, follow the same procedure. Under certain conditions you rnay wish to modify the recommended film index to achieve results which are filore to yor"rr lik- ing. Using a slightly higher exposure index than recommendedresults in slightly darker transparencies, u,hich sonre people prefer when using a high-wattage projector and a srnall screen.For example, if 32 is the film index sr"rggestedby the manllfacturer, try a I I setting between 32 and 64. A slightly lower index results in slightly lighter transparencies, preferred by some people when using a low-wattage projector and a large screen. .reYour Kodak Automatic 35 Camera is a fine, ruggedly built precision instrument. So protect it from dust and dirt and avoid rough handling. Use a rubber syringe to blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the cam- CARE OF era. If any of the lensesneed cleaning, first brush or blow away any grit or dust. Wipe the surface gently with Kodak THE CAMERA Lens Cleaning Paper.Ilnecessary, use Kodak Lens Cleaner.

I The tinted appearance of the lens is due to Lumenizing . . . a special hard coating applied to all air-glass surfaces. This increaseslight transmission and decreasesinternal re- flections, thus improving the brilliance of black-and-white pictures and the color purity of color films.

lElDo not attempt to makeany repairs or removeany parts from the shutter,lens, or camera. Never oil the shutter or any parts of the camera. lf youfind that the camera requires service, return it to yourphoto dealer, whowill have repairs made locally, or send it to Kodak.

26 www.orphancameras.com .ll 1':::::,';':' ',r,.i KodakAutomatic 35 Filters FieldCase TheKodak Automatic 35 Cameraac- I nrs0e luxe,t0p-gratn ceptsSeries 5 KodakFilters and Com- leathercase combines prac- ' 'i'l.l binationLens Attachments directly. For PH OTO ticalprotection with drop- . C0L0RFILIVIS, use a KodakSkylight away front convenience. .:.: Filter(No. 1A) to addwarmth to pic- AIDS Openingsonthe side of the turestaken in the openshade or on casepermit attaching the overcastdays. Use a KodakDaylight flasl'olderwith the camera Filterfor KodakType F ColorFilms inthe case. Strap inside top (No.85C) for convertingindoor (Type holdsexposure value cards. F) colorfilms for outdooruse. The KodakFilter Case provides compact, convenientstorage for filters.

27 Kodak300 or 500Projector KodaslideSignet 500 Projector, Model 2 Choiceof changers.Here's the newestin 500-wattlamp for brilliantpictures-per- projectors.The projectorcomes complete mitsviewing even in a lightedroom. Choice in a self-carryingcase, has finger-tip knob of the easy-to-operateKodak Readymaiic controlsfor focus and elevation, and weighs Universalor AutomaticChanger. See this only9 lbs.The changer accepts up to 36 projectorat yourphoto dealer's. cardboardmounts.

www.orphancameras.com KodakCavalcade Projector KodaslidePocket Viewer, Model 1, and New,superbly automatic projector treats Kodakilluminator, Model I youlike a guest. Changes slides all by itself. Theseare available separately-but you,ll Featuresfully automatic timer; remore con- wantboth of themfor maximumviewinp trol changing;forward or backwarocnang- pleasure.The Pocket Viewer lets vou view ing; exclusiveediting feature; brightness colorslides anywhere. any time. When the selection;new, extra-powerful lamp; and illuminatorisadded to the viewer, your pic- smart,compact styling. turesare brrghtly and evenly lighted.

e t'$ :lii KodakEktachrome Processing Kodaslide400 File Box KodaslideGompartment File 0utfit,35mm It'sstyled like a bookfor con- It'seasy to find your color slides Thisoutfit includes the Kodak venientbookcase storage. This in thissturdy, all-metal filing Day-LoadTank and all neces- file boxholds uP to 400card- system.This file has twelve saryequipment and suPPlies boardor 176glass slides which swing-outcomPartmenis that for processing own35mm arestored in 16Kodaslide boxes holdas many as 240 cardboard Your EktachromeFilm. No darkroom forhandy slide-grouP filing. or 96glass-mounted slides. required,either. Theoutfit also contains stor- agecontainers of 16-ounce ca- pacityfor the various chemicals and100 Kodak ReadY-Mounts for mountingtransParencies.

www.orphancameras.com FILM EXPOSUREMETER FILMSIZE-Kodak No. 135, 20- 0r 36-exp0- Photoelectric,built-in, reads over-all bright- suremagazines ness0f field and controls lens openings when NEGATIVESIZE-24 x 36mm iamerais setfor automatic exposureiontrol. ASAfilm index settings (10'160) TENS 44mm,l/2.8 K0DAK EKTANAR, Lumenized FOCUSINGAND VIEWING INGS-Markedin EV-8.5 LENS0PEN F0CUSINGR/\NGE-2% feet to infinity-and through15.5 at 1/40second-9.S through zonefocusing 16.5 il80 by meteror at second-contr0lled VIEWFINDER-0ptical, projected view-f rame manualsetting. type,with built-in warning to advancefilm LENSATTACHMENT-Use COMBINATION andfor manualexposure control Series5. Insertring supplied. , SHUTTER FEATURES K0DAKSYNC+{R0 80 SHUTTER-Automat- LowLight Level Indicator icallyset as fihn is advanced Single-Stroke Film-Advance Lever SPEEDS-I/40and 1/80 second EasyDrum-Type Loading FLASH-Built-insynchronization-Use No. AutomaticExposure Counter 5 or25, M2, AG-1, M5, or M25flash bulbs at AutomaticFilm Leader Wind-Off 1/40second-Electronic flash at bothspeeds TripodSocket-Standard tripod thread DOUBLE-EXPOSUREPREVENTION FlashExposure Cards | .., No.lsoii:'{ Printed in the United Stotes of America idt'* )