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Kodak 66 Model II User manual
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- Kodak 66 Model II
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filrns ror youF KODAI{66 CAMERA nrodat
tl(odacolor'
Filrn ! After exposure, this film is developed ro
give colour negatives which are then printed to produce large-size
prints on paper. The speed of 'Kodacolor' Film is comparable with
that of fine-grain black-and-white films; it can be used, without ligtrt
'filters, either in daylight oq with clear flashbulbs as the only source
oflight. It has such a wide 6xposure latitude that inexperienced users
will find no difficuity in achieving a high proportion of satisfactory
colour prints.H
'Verichrome' Pan Film. A general-purpose film for photography under.
almost all daylight conditions or by artificial light - either flash or
flood. High speed, great exposure latitude and balanced colour
sensitivity ensure the highest p'roportion of successful pictures.
Excellent enlargements can be made from negatives on this filnr.
.'Panatomic-X' Film. This medium-speed panchromatic filnr has an
unusually thin-coated and fine-grain emulsion, and is capable of j'
producing negatives of extreme image sharpness. This wilt only be l l
appreciated to the full u,hen high nragnification enlargenrents are !ilaia
made.
'Tri-X' Film. A very iast film of balanced sensitivity and capable of This is the size oJ'negative that this
image sharpness quite remarkable in a film of this high speed. For camera produces - 2f, inches square..
use under difficult daylight conditions, or by Photoflood light, and Black-and-n,hite prints can be mude
for flash photography in large halls or out-of-doors at night. to ary sze. Use only 120 size film.
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I Pnactise tlre basic operations of yorrn rcaffreFa
lit befcrne you lcrad urith lilrn
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Press the opnNrNG BUTToN - the camera springs ready for use.
Move the cocKrNG LEVERawav from the flash socket -
until it locks.
Hold the camera as shown, firmly but comfortably, with your
finger over the sHurrER BUTToN.
Look through the vmwFrNDER- keep it close to your eye so
that you see all four sides of the front of the finder. It is the
front that frames the view that the camera will take.
To take a picture press the snurrER BUTToN down - gently,
so as not to jerk the camera.
After taking a picture, wind the film on by turning the
wrNDrNG KNoB (there is more about this on page 9, when
you have a film in the camera).
To close the camera, press down on the centre hinges of both
srRurs and close the snssBoARD until it latches.
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www.orphancameras.com Loading Always load ancl unload with the camera and Pull on the sPool- RELEAsEknob and give a -fi1^ well shaded./i'om bright light. quarter-turn to hold it out. After exposing each Slicleout the LArcH in the bright-plated end of film, the empty spool is left in this recess;take the camera. Lift open the camera back. the spool out.View original page 7
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www.orphancameras.com 3 4 Turn the wtNDrNG KNoB anti-clockwise and Fit the new 120 film into the empty recess, draw it outwards. Put the empty spool in this with the tapered end of the coloured backing recess,slipping one end on to the bearing pin paper on top, and pointing towards the empty opposite the knob. Pursh the knob in while spool. Press the spool down and turn the turning. Make sure the key engages the slot in spool release knob until the spindle springs the spool end. into the end of the spool.View original page 8
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www.orphancameras.com t : ffi Break the paper seal, and draw the backing Give the winding knob threefull turns, mak- paper across to the empty spool. Thread the ing sure the paper winds evenly betweenthe tapered end as far as it will go through the flangesof the spool. When the backing paper longer of the two slots in the spool until it pro- is wound to the position shown, seethat the 'open', then closethe cameraandtrudes through the other side. Centre the paper latch is still carefully on the sPool. slide the latch in.View original page 9
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7 After taking the L2th picture
Keep on turning the winding knob while Turn the winding knob until the end of the
watching the red window. You will first see a film is well past the red window. In a shaded
warning arrow pass the window, followed by place, open the camera.Pull out the winding 'Kodak' the name of the film. After this comes knob. Presssidewayson the spool flangeaway 'l'- the figure when it is centred in the win- from the winding knob, and keep the film
dow, you can take the first picture. tightly wound as you lift it out. Fold under the
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tapered end of the backing paper and seal it
with the gummed strip. Keep the fihn out of
bright light until you hand it to a Kodak
dealer for developing and printing.
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Se"tagrshtrt settEngs fop a sirrrple tile
If you want to see some results from this
camera quickly, expose your first film accord-
ing to the following simple rules. They apply
only if the sun is shining. Even when you have
'15' discovered all the possibilities of this versatile [.ensfocus camera you will find that these settings will do
justice to an astonishingly high proportion of
the subjects you wish to photograph. Leave
Shutter speed'75' your camera on these settings and you are
ready for action when there is little time to
think !
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vERTcHRoMEPAN aperture'1 1'
KoDAcoLoR aperture '8'
Don't forget z a-fter every snop, wind on the film
until the next number comes into the red window.
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The most successfulphotographs are the result
of careful consideration of lighting and ex-
posure. The tables later in this book suggest
settings which will ensure the correct level of
exposure for nlost normal subjects. But the
same exposure level can be obtained from
different combinations of aperture and shutter
speed.The most suitable combination depends
on what you are wishing to photograph.
Setting the shutter one step higher (e.g.'25'
to'7S')requires the aperture lever to be moved
'stops' to a lower number (e.g.one-and-a-half
from '76' to between'8'and'11') to keep the
exposure constant. A fast-moving subject will need a higher I
speed than normal. This must be compen-sated for by setting a lower aperture number. I
To bring near and far objects into sharp
focus, a higher aperture number may be
needed. This will entail setting a lower speed.
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Fon pleasing pietuFers
. Hold the camera still. Press the shuttbr button " Watch the background - if it is not important,
gently. Do not jerk when you release the keep it plain. To bring your subject against the
shutter. You can support the camera steadily sky, hold the camera low, c.g. take the photo-
on a tripod, or on a firm flat surface. graph from a kneeling position.
. Hold the camera straight and level : judge this . Preferably, take fast-moving subjects ap-
from the horizon or vertical buildings. proaching or receding, rather than passing
'Generally, stand with the sun behind and to close in front of you - unless you follow the
one side of the camera for good modelling. If movement by swinging the camera.
the sun is directly behind the camera, the even . Wind on to the next film number as soon lighting tends to flatten contours, and dazzle as you have taken a picture, but do not cock the subject, while your shadow may be cast on the shutter until you want to take another the foreground of the picture. picture.
' Make sure that the sun never shines directly on
'against . Keep the lens clear of dust, finger-prints or to the lens. A lens hood is essential for
the light' photographs. spray; if necessary, gently wipe with a camel-
. With distant scenes,include a nearby figure or hair brush or a clean, soft cloth. Never use
some object in order to give scale and depth to silicone-treated lens cleaning tissues. Dust out
the picture. the inside of the camera regularly.
" With close-ups, keep the subject away frorn . Keep the camera protected, yet ready for use,
the top of the viewfinder, or you may cut off in the specially designed carrying case that
some of the desired picture. yollr Kodak dealer can show you.
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PlrotogFaplry witlr flaslr
After the sun goes down, or if the weather
keeps you indoors, and when at parties and
dances - you can keep your camera in use
'Kodak'with the help of flash. A Flasholder
Model II can be fitted to your camera by
means of a Flasholder Bracket and Flasholder
Cable Type J. Get these from your Kodak
dealer, who will also supply batteries ffid
flashbulbs.A simple adapter is also
for fitting the economical ca,
specified.
The shutterof this camera
is synchronized with the fla
1, PF5 and No. 5 bulbs. Set
'25'only to when taking
with flashbulbs.With electro
shutter speed can be empl
ate lens aperturesconsult t
the particular flashgun.
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www.orphancameras.com i,?u*,gs$rEndctot's after dar.k Use clear flashbulbs for black-and-white and In a srnall room with light walls you can use 'Kodacolor' films indoors. Set the shutter to the next lens aperture lower down the table. '25', to use all the flash. The lens aperture Bounced Flash gives softer, more natural should be varied according to the distance of results, without the hard shadows that direct the flash from the subject. flash often produces. Detach the Flasholder The table opposite gives all the camera set- from the camera (leave the cable connected), ting information you need to get good results. then direct the Flasholder at a nearby light Three films and the two most popular sizes of wall, or a large white card, or at the ceiling. flashbulbs are listed. The table assumes nor- The lens should be wider open by 2-3 steps mal subjects in average sized rooms. higher up in the table. Out of doors at night, or in large rooms, and for darker than usual subjects or surround- ings, preferably use the next lens aperture higher up in the table. 1 8View original page 19
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Fill:ilr flaslr uvith sunltglrt
Direct sunlight usually gives harsh shadows, At 6..10ft. in bright sun- shutter set at 25
people screw up their tend to mostand eyes PFI 197or 'Kodacolor' lens tr6 round turn the subject it. You can facingwhen No.1B
so that the sun is at the side and no longer
PFI or 'Panatomic-X' l 7 t/ ]dazzling Then, to brighten the heavy shad- No.1ows, use the fill-in flash method. Use a PFI or
or 'Verichromeo films, but PFl for black-and-white flashbulbNo. 1 Pan 3 1 + 'Kodacolor' No.1 PFI bulbs blue 197or lB foronly
film. Set the shutter to'25'. *Preferably with a'Kodisk' Cloud Filter over the lens
The camera with Flasholder should be
between 6 and 10 feet from your subject de-
pending on how bright you wish the shadows
to be. Use the table below. The nearer you
are, the bri*ehter will be the shadow.
For distances 3.5-6 feet, drape one thickness
of a white handkerchief over the Flasholder.
'Tri-X' Film is not included as it would be
'25'over-exposed if used on in bright sun.
With electronic flash, however, there is no 'Tri-X'limitation upon the shutter speed, and
Film can then be used with a shutter speed of
'200' '16'. and aperture of
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'Kodaflector' Assem-For portraiture, table-top work and indoor instruction book). The
subjectsnot likely to move rapidly, the use of bly allows more flexible lighting set-ups. It
Photoflood lamps will allow greater control consists of two lamps on an adjustable stand
over lighting than with flash. Moreover, which can be raised to 7 feet or lowered almost
Photofloodlampswill enableyou to judge the to the ground. Use the Assembly as the main
effectbeforeexposure. lighting (above and to one side of the camera)
It is possibleto use one No.l Photoflood and the Standette close to the camera to relieve
lamp in a'Kodaflector' Standetteand a white the shadows. This is the arrangement assumed
card reflector (explainedin the'Kodaflector' in the table below.
Lamp-to-subject distance in feet
shutter /r,ll- {1,3 t* t i i
'Verichrome'\ 25 4 3 2
Pan Film [ 75 2.5
'Tri-X'Film 25 6 4.s 3
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assunringfront lighting of the subject (sun behind camera)
for use frorn two hours after sunrise to two hours before sunset
winter settings in the table assume no snow is present
Sfrutter Summerand in tropics In winter months
isetting Bright Hazy , Bright HazY
sun sun sun sun
0rAverage subject in -;/5
normal surroundings 2,5
Light coloursand 75 flnsurroundings
Rich colours and -frfr 25dark surroundings
Side or back lighting of close-up subjects -in bri sun * set shutter to next smaller number,
or set lens aperture to one or two numbers smalls'
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