Kodak Automatic 35F User manual

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Your new Kodak Automatic 35F  Camera...
         gives you correct exposure automatically-for  daylight and flash pictures.
           In addition to smart modern styling and rugged, reliable Kodak construc-
           tion, its features include . . .
       A uto m otic Doylig hl Exposure-built-in  photoelectric exposure control
         setsthe correct lens opening for you. Becauseyou don't have to determine
         exposure, it makes shooting faster, easier, surer.
           Buill-in Flosholder-at  the touch of a button, the reflector "pops up"
          into position for flash picturetaking.
         Automolic Flssh Exposure-eliminates computing and assures good
          flash exposure. Just set the focus (5 to 25 feet), and the lens automatically
          adjusts to the correct opening.
         Automqtic Zone Minder-shows  in the viewfinder if the lens is set for
          cl-osE,GRouP,or scENE.
         Before making any important pictures-of  a trip or some special event-
                  it is well to shoot a magazine of film outdoors, and indoors with flash.
         This will give you practice in camera operation and provide a check on
         your equipment,

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                                   l(odachrome       Film
                            Forcolortransparencies,whichcanbe projected0n a Screenor from
                           whichprintsor enlargementscanbe made.
                        Twotypesareavailable:(1)TheKodachromeFilmwhichhasbeen
                             suppliedfor manyyears-(2)KodachromeII Film,whichis faster,with
                          improvedsharpnessandimagequality.Eitherfilm,20or36exposures.
                                                            . UseKodachromeFilmfor Daylightfor daylightpictures.
KODAK  FILMS        o UseKodachromeFilm,TypeF,for flashpictureswithclearbulbs.
                              o UseKodachromeII Filmfor Daylightfor both:
                                                        - picturesin daylight
                                                        - andflashpictureswithblueflashbulbs.
                                Kodak   Ektachrome      Film
                              LikeKodachrome,EktachromeFilmproduceslifelikecolortransparen-
                               ciesfor projectionor fromwhichcolorprintsandenlargementscanbe
                          made.Thespeedof thisfilm,however,is fasterthanbothKodachrome
                               Films.YoucanprocessEktachromefilmyourselfor haveit processed
                            asdescribedbelow.
                          UseKodakEktachromeFilmfor Daylightfor exposurein daylight,
                          andKodakEktachromeFilm,TypeF,for pictureswithclearflashbulbs.
                          20exposures.
                                Kodak   High  SPeed   Ektachrome     Film
                            Withthisnew,extremelyfastcolorfilmyoucanstopactionin lowillu-
                             minationand,at thesametime,getfaithfulcolorrenditionwithexcel-
                                  lentdefinition.Availablein DaylightTypeandTypeB. 20exposures.

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 Kodacolor     Film
 A negativecolorfilm for colorprintsor trans-
 parencies.Exposethesamerollof filmby day-        Kodak   Panatomic-X     Film
 lightor clearflash.Seebelowfor processing.
 Enlargementsaslargeasl1 by l4 inchescanbe       Thefilmto usefor bigenfargementswhenhigh
 orderedthroughyourphotodealer.20exposures.       film speedis not a factor.lt combinesexcep-
                                                 tionallyfinegrainandtheabifityto recordex-
                                           tremelyfinedetail.20or 36exposures.

                                             Kodak   Plus-X   pan   Film
                                   An excelfenthigh-speedfilm for generafout-  Yourdealercanarrangeto havethe above
coforfilms processedby Kodakor anyother       doorandinterioruse.Thelowgraininessand                                          highresolvingpowerpermithigh-qualityen-laboratoryofferingsuchservice.Somelabora-
tories,includingKodak,alsoprovidedirectmail       largements.20or 36exposures.
servicewherebyyoucanmailexposedcolorfilm
to the laboratoryandhaveit returneddirecily       Kodak    Tri-X   pan   Film
t9 V.ou.Seeyourdealerfor thespecialmailing      An extremefyfastpanchromaticfifm of moder-
devicesrequired.Do not mailfilmwithoutan        ate contrast,wideexposureanddevefopment
oyerwrapor specialmailingdeviceintendedfor         latitude,andcolorsensitivitysuitablefor flash
thispurpose.                                  pictures.20or 36exposures.

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 UNLOADING

          Alwaysin
        SubduedLight

After the 20th or 36th exposure and
before the back is opened, it is neces-
sary to rewind the film into the magazine.
   Pull the rewind KNoB until you feel resistance (abou1 t7g inch).* Push the re-
wind nnr-nasnin its slot in the direction  of the arrow and hold the rewind release
while turning  the rewind knob clockwise to wind the film toward the magazine.
The film is completely rewound when the dial of the exposure counter ceasesto
advance or to vibrate as the rewind knob  is turned. Open the camera back; this
automatically returns the exposure counter to E (Empty).  Pull out the rewind
knob  all the way and remove the film magazine.
*Film will not rewind if the knob is pulled out too far. In this case, push in the knob completely; then pull
 it out the proper distance as indicated above.

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AUToMATTc Exposu RE coNTRoL                                                o,,,,,ooil,i1ll,

Set Film Speed in ASA Window The small
window, marked ASA,  on  the top  of  the
camera, must show the daylight film speed
of the film in the camera to obtain proper ex-
posure. The film speeds for No. 135 Kodak
Films can be found on the two-sided Exposure
Data Card (under the heading ASA) which can
be slid out of the opening under the right edge
of the frame on the back of the camera, or in
the instructions packed with the film. For ex-
ample, the film speed of Kodachrome II Film
for Daylight is 25.
  Set the film speed by turning the rNos until
the proper  film speed appears opposite the
arrow  in the window, marked ASA. on the
top of the camera.

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Set Selector Ring ot "DAYLIGHT" Press the selector
ring locrc and, at the same time, revolve the ring
clockwise to snap-lock the daylight arrow opposite the
triangular INDEX.This automatically selectsa shutter
speed of l/80 second.


DISTANCE  SETTI NGS
                             Hondy Zone Focus-The  focusitrg range
     ffi?lr}?r5j.rffiit#;&{4Iffiffi                     ',t$                       of your camera is divided into three subject    {  1       8      t5 ?55Cw
                                zones-each  represented by  a diamond-
                               shaped symbol on  the lens mount.  The
                               diamond near 4 ft is the setting for CLOSE
                                      subjects, the diamond between 8 and 10 ft
                                              is the GROUP  setting, the diamond be-
                                tween 25 and 50 ft is the SCENE setting. A
                                 1 0

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"Zone Minder,"  built into the viewfinder, shows at a glance which of the three
zones is set on the focusing scale. Set the zone focus by rotating the lrNs MouNT
until the proper diamond "click-stops"  opposite the focus TNDEX.For example,
the illustration shows the diamond mark  for the GROUP zone set at the index
mark.
  The range of sharpness, which permits these zone settings, depends on the lens
opening, as indicated by the red exposure meter NEEDLE,located in the curved
window on the top of the shutter housing. The higher the /number,  the greater
the range of sharpness. Zone settings will give acceptably sharp pictures at all
three zones with /numbers  f15.6 or greater.

Corefuf Scole Focus-(l)  When lighting conditions are such that an flnumber
less than f|5.6 (fl4 or f12.8) is indicated in the curved window, setting the actual
camera-to-subject distance on the focusing scale will give sharper pictures.
   (2) With  all flash pictures, setting the actual camera-to-subject distance on the
focusing scale is necessary for proper focus and essential for proper exposure.
   In both these cases, estimate the camera-to-subject distance carefully and
rotate the lens mount until the figure represgnting the camera-to-subject distance
is opposite the focus index.                                                                                      t l

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             LOW LIGHT  INDICATOR
                      When  the red exposure meter needle in  the curved
                          window moves into the red LOW LIGHT  area at the
                           extreme  left  of  the window,   it  indicates insufficient
                                available light  to take a properly exposed picture and
                                 flash may be advisable. When the needle is in this area,
                                                        it shows in the lower left corner of the viewfinder.

USING THE VIEWFINDER
      Hold the camera close to your eye so
       that you can see the complete lumi-
     nous view-frame. The image within
       this frame will be in the picture.
        Note the parallax pointer on the
       right side, near the top of the view-
      frame. When the camera is held hori-
  12  zontally,  this  pointer  indicates the

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 upper edgeof the picture when the subjectis 4 feet from the camera.An equiva-
 lent area eliminated at the top of the frame is added to the bottom of the frame.
  Also seen in the viewfinder are two built-in signals-the flash symbol, and
either CLOSE, GROUP, or SCENE. The flash symbol indicates that the se-
 lector ring is set for flash, not daylight. The CLOSE, GROUP, or SCENE signal
 is the "Zone Minder," remindingyou of the zonefocussettingof the lens.     13
HOLDING  THE CAMERA
The  illustrations show two recom-
mended ways of holding the camera.
Select a position that  is convenient
for you and assures steady camera
holding while you press the EXpo-
suRE RELEASE.Do  not obstruct the
honeycomb-type exposure meter win-
dow or lens by your finger, or strap.
Don't face a main light source, such
as the sun.

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  FLASH  PICTU RES
    Your camera features easy flash picturemaking-at  distances of 5 to 25 feet. The
    flash cover and reflector pop into position by sliding the round button, located
    on the back of the camera at the top right side, in the direction of the arrow.
    Botteries-Batteries are supplied with the camera. unscrew the BATTERvcovER
   and insert the two N-size, alkaline manganesebatteries, both basestoward the
    base of the camera. Replace the cover. When required, install fresh batteries that
     test at least 2 amperes.
    Flqsh Bulbs-Insert an AG-l  or AG-IB  flash bulb in the socKEr by lining up the
    bulb base with the socket and pressingit down as far as it will go. Remove a bulb
    by sliding the round button on the back of the camera in the direction of the
    arrow and tipping the camera forward for the bulb to drop out.t 6

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Alterncte Flosh-An  alternateflash ourr,sr is provided for flasholdersor elec-
tronic flash having a European-typeflash connector. This alternate flash unit,
however,should not be used simultaneouslywith the built-in camera flash be-
causethe bulbsmay fire on insertion.
Setfingthe Flosh Guide Number-Flash guide numbers for Kodak films and
flash bulbs are printed on the ExposureData Card in the frame on the back of
the camera.Selectthe guide number opposite the film you are using and under
the correct lamp; then set this number on the cameraas follows: Depressthe se-
lector ring rocr and revolve the selectorRrNGcounterclockwiseuntil the flash
arrow snaplocks opposite the proper flash guide number* on the lens mount
(if impossibleto set, changefocus setting). A guide number of 70 is illustrated.
FloshExposures-The flash exposureinformation provided in the ExposureData
Card applies to most flash situations. This information is based on exposures
in an average-sizedroom with medium-light-coloredwalls.
  Occasionally, however, flash pictures are taken under conditions which vary
considerablyfrom this standard,and better pictures will result if slight compen-
sations are made. For example: With flash pictures in a small room with very
light walls, better pictures are obtained by using the next higher guide number
than recommended.Or, in very large rooms or outdoors,usethe next lower guide
number than recommended.
              +Flash pictues  in the 3- to s-foot range can be made by setting the next lower guide numb€r.     I 7

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  MORE ABOUT THE EXPOSURE CONTROL

   With  the selector ring at DAYLIGHT,    the photoelectric meter of the exposure
    control measures the over-al/ brightness of the light  reflected by the subject.
    Better results, especially with color films, are obtained when using flat or moder-
    ate side lighting with the principal illumination coming over your shoulder when
    taking the picture.
   Sceneslocking greot subiect conlrosl: that is, when the differencesin brightnessbe-
   tween the dark and the bright areas are moderate, or when very bright and dark areas
    are of about the samesize,but of equal picture interest,use the automatic exposurecon-
     trol withoutmodification-as describedpreviously.Most picturesfall into this grouping.
   Scenes with considerable subiect conlrqsl: for example,a personwith light-colored
    clothing against a dark background.
    A better exposed picture of the person may be obtained by making a "close-up"
    reading.
     Move close to the subject so that the person fills the finder. Pressdown the shutter re-
    leaseuntil a slight resistanceis felt-abou13/a of the way (not far enoughto releaseshut-
20  ter); continue to hold the releasein this position to maintain the exposuresetting,then

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     step back and press the releasedown fully to take the picture.
     Modifying  lhe ASA Setting: You may wish to slightly modify the recommendedfilm
    speedto achievea result which is more suitable for you. Using a higher speedresultsin
     denser transparencies,which some people prefer when using high-wattage projectors
    and a small screen.A lower film speed gives lighter transparencies,for a low-wattage
     projector and large screen.
      To modify the film speedsetting when using filters with black-and-white films, divide
     the film speedby the filter factor; use nearestfilm speednumber.F
  CARE OF THE CAMERA
   O Your Kodak Automatic 35F is a fine, ruggedly built camera, but yet a precision in-
     strument. Protect it from dust and dirt and avoid rough handling. Use a rubber syringe
     to blow out any dust that may accumulateinside the camera.If the lens needscleaning,
       first brush or blow away any grit or dust, then wipe the surface gently with Kodak Lens
     Cleaning Paper. If necessary,use Kodak Lens Cleaner.
   O Do not attempt to make any repairs or remove any parts from the shutter, lens, or
    camera.Never oil the shutter or any other parts of the camera.If you find that the cam-
     era requiresservice,return it to your photo dealerwho will have repairs made locally, or
    send it to the Eastman Kodak Company.                                         2l
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  PHOTO  AIDS
   Kodok Automotic 35F Field Cose. This deluxe,top-grain leather casefits your camera
   and combines practical protection with drop-away front convenience.
   Kodok Filters. The retaining ring on the lens mount of the camera unscrewsto accept
    Series5 Kodak Filters and other lens attachments.Use a Kodak Skylight Filter (No. 1A)
    to add warmth to color pictures taken in the open shade or on overcast days. A Kodak
    Daylight  Filter for Kodak Type F Color Films (No. 85C) converts indoor (Type F)
    color films for outdoor use. A Kodak Daylight Filter for Kodak Type B Color Films
    (No. 858) converts Type B color films for outdoor use. There are also Kodak Filters for
   black-and-whitefilms.
   Other Lens Atlqchmenls. Kodak Portra L,enses,l+,  2+, and 3*,  Series5, extend
    the camera's picturetaking range down to 93/t inches,lens-to-subjectdistance,with an
   approximate field size of 4Te x 7r/4 inches. A Kodak Lens Hood, Series5, is available.
   Kodqk Slide Proieclors. The Kodak 500 Projector, Model B, and the Kodak Carou-
    sel Projector are compact, portable, ruggedly built projectors that show color slides
    big, bright, and sharp. The "500" is equippedwith Readymaticslide changeror a choice
    of two other changers.The Carousel is completely automatic. Just turn  it on, and it
22 doesthe rest-changes slidesautomatically.Circular 80-slidetray. Remote controls.

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  FILM                                BUIIT.INPOP.UPFLASHOLDER;
    FILMSIZE-KodakNo.135,20-or 36-expo-  AUTOMATICFLASHEXPOSURECONTROT
    suremagazines                       AcceptsAG-1-typeflashbulbs.Synchronizing
   NEGATIVESIZE-24x 36mm                  shutterspeedof 1/40second.GuideNos.20
  LENS                                         to 200.Uses2 N-sizealkalinemanganese
   44mm,f 12.8KodakEktanar                     batteries.Alternateflashoutletfor European-
   LENS0PENINGS-f/2.8throughf/32            typeconnector.
   FOCUSINGRANGE-3feet to infinity-and
    zonefocusing(Close,Group,or Scene)      OTHERFEATURES
   COMBINATI0NLENSATTACHMENTS-Use   VlEWFINDER-0ptical,projectedview-frame
    Series5. RetainingringsuPplied.                       setting''ow                                                                                 ffi  AUTOMATICDAYLIGHTEXPOSURE         lLlilJl:::il:i::T::lif'ash
  CONTROL                               SingleStrokeFilmAdvance.
     Photoelectricexposuremetercontrolslens      EasyDrumLoading.
    openingswithavailablelight;ASA10to 320'      TripodSocket-standardthread.
     Shutterspeedof 1/80sec.                  ExposureDataCard.
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